Copacabana

Famous Rio beach

Copacabana is a famous beach neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its crescent-shaped shoreline and vibrant nightlife.

The name evokes tropical glamour and beach culture.

Barry Manilow's 1978 song "Copacabana" tells of a showgirl at a nightclub of that name, giving the word associations with disco-era drama: Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl.

song

Barry Manilow

Lola · Tony · music · hotspot · nightclub · yellow feathers · dance floor · merengue · passion · hit single

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

promenade · bikini · sunscreen · volleyball · surfing · lifeguard · umbrella · towel · swimsuit · palm trees

nightlife

clubs

Heavy striking sticks

  • barsRods, taverns, or measures
  • dancingRhythmic bodily motion
  • DJMusic mixer performer

cocktails · lounge · samba · bossa nova · live music · caipirinha · socializing · entertainment · bouncers · neon

carnival

samba

Afro-Brazilian celebratory dance

costumes · dancers · drummers · sequins · glitter · revelry · pageantry · spectacle · celebration · procession

tourism

vacation

Leisure time away

destination · guidebook · landmarks · accommodation · hospitality · souvenirs · visitors · excursion · beach culture · iconic

neighborhood

Ipanema

Rio de Janeiro beach district

residents · street vendors · locals · Christ the Redeemer

Categories
Opposites
geographic/climatic character

CopacabanaSiberia

Russia's eastern expanse

Antarctica · Arctic · Reykjavik · Greenland · Alaska

cultural atmosphere

CopacabanaSalt Lake City

Utah's capital metropolis

Pyongyang · Riyadh · Geneva · Zurich · Victorian England

rio beach rivalry

CopacabanaIpanema

Rio de Janeiro beach district

Phrases
Family

beachfront, cabana, cabanas

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G