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Candomblé meaning

A religion, practiced mostly in Brazil, that blends African and Roman Catholic elements.

Using Candomblé

  • The main meaning on this page is: A religion, practiced mostly in Brazil, that blends African and Roman Catholic elements.

Context around Candomblé

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 0 start, 5 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

rituals 1× adherents 1× orixa 1× ceremonies 1× ceremony 1×

Sentence patterns with Candomblé

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

earthenware for candomblé ceremonies afro 1× following a candomblé ceremony 1× such as candomblé and umbanda 1× temples where candomblé rituals are 1× way that candomblé adherents believe 1× with a candomblé orixa s 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

early styles of 1× history new year 1× i first heard 1× one group of 1× originally these dishes 1× the chef emphasizes 1×

Common sentence endings:

a candomblé ceremony 1× a shared meal 1× beyond religious contexts 1× for ritual celebrations 1× on their backs 1× with orixas spirits 1×

Words around Candomblé

Just before it in the word index:

candombe 3 candolle 8 candolim 4 cando 4 candlewood 2 candlewick 4

Just after it in the word index:

candon 4 candongueiros 2 candor 73 candour 40 candrea 2 candreva 5

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 aapp 8

Corpus analysis for Candomblé

  • In this selection, "candomblé" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 28.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, rituals, adherents and orixa stand out and add context to how "candomblé" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include earthenware for candomblé ceremonies afro and following a candomblé ceremony. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "candomblé" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with candomblé

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Originally, these dishes would only be found in terreiros, temples where Candomblé rituals are performed, but they eventually spread beyond religious contexts. (22 words)

One group of women with a Candomblé orixa’s name emblazoned on their skirts whirled about with a cross on their backs. (22 words)

The chef emphasizes his appreciation for the way that Candomblé adherents believe a deity’s favorite dishes can bring them to the table for a shared meal. (27 words)

Longer example sentences

I first heard of Dona Cadu two years ago from a store owner in Salvador who sold earthenware for Candomblé ceremonies—Afro-Brazilian spiritual celebrations with music, dance, food, and communion with orixas(spirits). (34 words)

History New Year's Eve has been celebrated on Copacabana beach since the 1950s when cults of African origin such as Candomblé and Umbanda gathered in small groups dressed in white for ritual celebrations. (34 words)

Early styles of samba - and specifically samba de roda - are traced back to the Recôncavo region of Bahia during the 17th century, and the informal dancing following a candomblé ceremony. (30 words)

Example sentences (6)

Originally, these dishes would only be found in terreiros, temples where Candomblé rituals are performed, but they eventually spread beyond religious contexts.

The chef emphasizes his appreciation for the way that Candomblé adherents believe a deity’s favorite dishes can bring them to the table for a shared meal.

One group of women with a Candomblé orixa’s name emblazoned on their skirts whirled about with a cross on their backs.

I first heard of Dona Cadu two years ago from a store owner in Salvador who sold earthenware for Candomblé ceremonies—Afro-Brazilian spiritual celebrations with music, dance, food, and communion with orixas(spirits).

Early styles of samba - and specifically samba de roda - are traced back to the Recôncavo region of Bahia during the 17th century, and the informal dancing following a candomblé ceremony.

History New Year's Eve has been celebrated on Copacabana beach since the 1950s when cults of African origin such as Candomblé and Umbanda gathered in small groups dressed in white for ritual celebrations.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "candomblé" in a sentence?
An example: "Originally, these dishes would only be found in terreiros, temples where Candomblé rituals are performed, but they eventually spread beyond religious contexts." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "candomblé" from authentic English texts.
What does "candomblé" mean?
Candomblé means: A religion, practiced mostly in Brazil, that blends African and Roman Catholic elements.
How many example sentences with "candomblé" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "candomblé", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.