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capoeira
Capoeira is characterized by its fluid, rhythmic movements and its historical roots as a tool for resistance and survival among enslaved Africans in Brazil. It is distinct from other martial arts because it emphasizes evasion and flow over direct confrontation, often appearing as a dance to an untrained observer.
As a noun referring to a specific cultural practice and discipline, it is treated as an uncountable noun. One does not typically refer to multiple "capoeiras" unless discussing different styles or schools of the art, in which case the term "styles of capoeira" is preferred.
Meanings
Examples
I want to try capoeira because it looks like a mix of fighting and dancing.
Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil as a way to disguise combat training as a dance.
Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil as a way to disguise combat training as a dance.
Look at those athletes performing capoeira in the street.
I have been practicing capoeira for three years to improve my flexibility.
The rhythm of the berimbau dictates the speed of the capoeira match.
Do you know if there are any capoeira schools in this city?
The fluid movements of capoeira are mesmerizing to watch.
The fluid movements of capoeira are mesmerizing to watch.
He decided to move to Bahia to study the traditional roots of capoeira.