favela

Noun feminine B1 #4515 most common

Translations

  1. slum
  2. shantytown

Commonly used in Brazil to refer to informal settlements.

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Example Sentences

La favela de la ciudad ha crecido rápidamente en los últimos años.

The slum in the city has grown rapidly in recent years.

La favela, que está situada en la colina, enfrenta problemas de infraestructura y acceso a servicios básicos.

The slum, which is located on the hill, faces issues of infrastructure and access to basic services.

Sin embargo, a pesar de las dificultades, la gente de la favela trabaja arduamente para mejorar sus condiciones de vida.

However, despite the difficulties, the people of the slum work hard to improve their living conditions.