This is the 6572nd most frequent Spanish word.
carioca
"Carioca" refers to a person from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In this sentence, 'carioca' is used as an adjective to describe music originating from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
La música carioca es famosa por su ritmo y energía.
Carioca music is famous for its rhythm and energy.
Here, 'cariocas' functions as a noun referring to the residents of Rio de Janeiro.
Los cariocas celebraron el carnaval con coloridas comparsas.
The cariocas celebrated the carnival with colorful parades.
In this usage, 'carioca' is an adjective describing a specific dancing style associated with Rio de Janeiro.