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Expressions from Brasília
Balão: roundabout
Bloco: is the set of neighboring towers of the same building
Bomba: that strong and heavy sandwich, which can be found in any corner of the city
Boto fé: I believe in this
Cabuloso: impressive, awesome
Camelo: bicycle
Candango: the ones that come to Brasilia to work on the construction of the city
Cidade-satélite: the urban centers around the Plano Piloto at Brasilia
Eixo: avenue
Joselito: a clueless person, someone crazy
Paia: something bad[br]quadra: block
Rata: do or talk something stupid
Véi: "bro"
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