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fado Definition

fado (do̵̅o̅)

noun

a kind of Portuguese folk song, usually melancholy and nostalgic

Etymology: Port, lit., fate < L fatum: see fate

fado Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • sing: And if you want to do well outside Portugal, it's better to be singing fado.

Modifies a noun

  • singer: Please allow 28 days for delivery Mariza - Transparente Mariza's third album sees her blossoming into the greatest fado singer of her generation.
  • bar: Afterward, seek out one of the authentic fado bars where folk bands perform soulful songs.

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