Incorrect spelling, explanation: the incorrect form Brazillian with two -l’s likely comes from confusion with other English words that double letters (like millennium or parallel). However, in this case, the extra -l is unnecessary. English tends to keep the spelling close to the root word, which is why the correct form stays consistent with Brazil plus the suffix, resulting in Brazilian. Brazillian is just a mistake, so always use Brazilian when referring to people, culture, or anything related to Brazil.
Correct spelling, explanation: the correct term is Brazilian, which is derived from Brazil, the name of the country in South America. In English, when forming adjectives or demonyms (words that describe people from specific places) for countries, a common suffix is -ian or -an. In this case, Brazil takes on the suffix -ian to become Brazilian, meaning from Brazil or related to Brazil. Using Brazillian would be seen as a spelling error.
Definition of Brazilian:
1. Noun, a native or inhabitant of Brazil
At the party, I met a Brazilian who shared fascinating stories about life in Rio de Janeiro.
The Brazilian won the gold medal in the Olympic swimming competition.
2. Adjective, relating to Brazil
The Brazilian rainforest is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
She loves Brazilian music, especially bossa nova and samba.
Collocations with Brazilian:
Some of the most commonly used collocations include:
1. Brazilian culture: refers to the customs, traditions, and social behaviors of Brazil.
Brazilian culture is known for its vibrant festivals like Carnival and its rich musical heritage.
2. Brazilian cuisine: the food and cooking traditions of Brazil.
Feijoada, a black bean and pork stew, is a staple dish in Brazilian cuisine.
3. Brazilian football (soccer): refers to the style and tradition of soccer in Brazil, where the sport is incredibly popular.
Brazilian football is famous for producing legendary players like Pelé and Neymar.
4. Brazilian rainforest: refers to the Amazon rainforest, much of which is located in Brazil.
The Brazilian rainforest is often called the “lungs of the Earth” due to its massive role in absorbing carbon dioxide.
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