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Portuguese
Etymology
Latinised form of Italian cadenza. Doublet of chance.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈdẽ.si.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /kaˈdẽ.sjɐ/
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈdẽ.si.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /kaˈdẽ.sjɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kaˈdẽ.si.a/ , (faster pronunciation) /kaˈdẽ.sja/
Noun
cadência f (plural cadências)
- cadence
- rhythm, especially a pleasant one
- Synonym: ritmo
- any harmonious sequence of sounds similar to rhythm
- Synonym: ritmo
- (music) trill
- Synonym: trilo
- (figuratively) gift, talent
- Synonyms: talento, vocação