botafogo

This is the 1272nd most frequent Portuguese word.

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botafogo

"Botafogo" means "set fire" or "ignite."


In this sentence, 'Botafogo' refers to the name of a soccer team.

Eu fui ao jogo do Botafogo no estádio ontem.

I went to the Botafogo game at the stadium yesterday.


Here, 'Botafogo' describes a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

O bairro de Botafogo no Rio de Janeiro é muito bonito.

The Botafogo neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro is very beautiful.


This use of 'botafogo' reflects its literal meaning, which might translate to 'sets fire' in English.

A palavra 'botafogo' pode também ser interpretada literalmente.

The word 'botafogo' can also be interpreted literally.