Candomblé

Pronunciation: /kahn-dohm-blay/

Definitions of candomblé

noun a religious dance and ceremony of African origin in Brazil, in which participants are possessed by spirits

Example Sentences

A1 Candomblé is a religion practiced in Brazil.

A2 Many people participate in candomblé ceremonies during special occasions.

B1 Learning about the history of candomblé can help one understand Brazilian culture better.

B2 Scholars have studied the rituals and beliefs of candomblé in depth.

C1 Candomblé has faced challenges in maintaining its traditions in modern society.

C2 The intricate rhythms and dances of candomblé ceremonies are mesmerizing to witness.

Examples of candomblé in a Sentence

formal Candomblé is a religion practiced in Brazil that originated from African spiritual traditions.

informal Have you ever been to a candomblé ceremony? It's quite an experience!

slang I heard the candomblé party last night was lit!

figurative The rhythm of the drums in candomblé is like a heartbeat connecting us to our ancestors.

Grammatical Forms of candomblé

• past tense: candombléed
• plural: candomblés
• comparative: more candomblé
• superlative: most candomblé
• present tense: candomblés
• future tense: will candomblé
• perfect tense: have candombléd
• continuous tense: is candombléing
• singular: candomblé
• positive degree: very candomblé
• infinitive: to candomblé
• gerund: candombléing
• participle: candombléd

Origin and Evolution of candomblé

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Yoruba

Story behind the word: The word 'candomblé' is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language in West Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the religious practices of the Yoruba people, the word 'candomblé' evolved to also encompass the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition that combines elements of Yoruba, Catholicism, and indigenous beliefs.