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Plural ofcarioca(adjective)
cariocas
Masculine plural ofcarioca(noun)

cariocas

los cariocas(
kah
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ryoh
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kahs
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A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. people of Rio de Janeiro
Los cariocas fueron muy agradables y cálidos hacia nosotros.The people of Rio de Janeiro were welcoming and warm to us.
carioca, el carioca, la carioca
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. from Rio de Janeiro
El filete Osvaldo Aranha es un plato tradicional carioca.The Osvaldo Aranha steak is a traditional dish from Rio de Janeiro.
Hay muchos músicos cariocas reconocidos internacionalmente.There are many internationally renowned musicians from Rio de Janeiro.
b. of Rio de Janeiro
Durante el carnaval pudimos vivir el emocionante ambiente carioca.During the carnival, we could experience the exciting atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. Carioca
Nada mejor que un carioca te dé clases de portugués.Nothing better than having a Carioca teach you Portuguese.
b. native of Rio de Janeiro
Si un carioca te recomendó el restaurante, definitivamente tenemos que ir.If a native of Rio de Janeiro told you about the restaurant, we definitely have to go.
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