Brazilian-American

South American immigrant

Brazilian-American describes someone of Brazilian origin or ancestry living in the United States, or things relating to both countries: a Brazilian-American community in Boston, Brazilian-American trade relations.

Like similar compound nationalities, it can function as noun or adjective: She's a Brazilian-American who grew up in Florida.

identity

bicultural

Of two cultural backgrounds

second-generation · assimilation · code-switching · bilingual · transnational · heritage · roots · belonging · first-generation · naturalized

culture

Carnaval

Pre-Lenten festive season

futebol · jiu-jitsu · maracatu

cuisine

feijoada

Smoked meat bean stew

guarana · tapioca · pastel · mortadella · cachaca

community

Newark

Largest city in Jersey

remittances · consulate · expatriate

notable

Neymar

model · artist · musician

Categories
Opposites
identity purity/hybridity

Brazilian-Americanmonocultural

Of one culture only

native-born · purebred

Family

Brazilian, American, Brazil, America, Brazilians, Americans, Americas, Americanism, Americanize

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G