carnival

• Substantivo que designa um festival ou festa pública, geralmente com desfiles, música, dança e fantasias, frequentemente realizado antes da Quaresma.

A noun referring to a public festival or celebration, typically involving parades, music, dancing, and costumes, often held before Lent.

1. Festival with parades and entertainmentA2formal

   A public festival, usually held before Lent, featuring parades, music, dancing, and costumes.

   Carnaval

   • The Rio Carnival is famous for its colorful parades.
   • We went to the local carnival and enjoyed the rides.
   • She wore a beautiful costume to the carnival celebration.

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2. Traveling amusement showA2informalamerican

   A traveling fair with rides, games, and sideshows.

   Parque de diversões itinerante

   • The carnival came to town with a Ferris wheel and bumper cars.
   • Children love to play games at the carnival to win prizes.
   • We spent the whole afternoon at the carnival.

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