Theme: Words related to Brazil

From the Amazon and Pantanal to indigenous cultures, wildlife, cuisine, festivals, and spectacular landscapes, these nine answers explore Brazil, home to Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

9 themed words All 26 letters covered Vowels shown in gold Consonants hidden in blue
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  1. This name belongs to a major Brazilian river.
  2. It is a tributary of the Amazon.
  3. The surrounding region is home to numerous indigenous communities.
  4. A protected indigenous territory also carries this name.
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X I N G U
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The Xingu River is a major tributary of the Amazon in Brazil. The wider Xingu region is ecologically rich and home to numerous indigenous peoples and communities.
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  1. This enormous natural region dominates northern Brazil.
  2. It includes the world's largest rainforest.
  3. A mighty river system runs through it.
  4. It contains extraordinary biodiversity.
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A M A Z O N
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The Brazilian Amazon encompasses a vast portion of the Amazon rainforest and river basin. Brazil contains the largest share of this globally important tropical ecosystem.
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  1. This is the Portuguese word for a green vegetable.
  2. English speakers commonly call it okra.
  3. It appears in several Brazilian dishes.
  4. It is particularly associated with cuisines influenced by African traditions.
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Q U I A B O
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Quiabo is the Portuguese word for okra. The vegetable is used in Brazilian cooking, including regional dishes with strong Afro-Brazilian culinary influences.
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  1. This is the name of an indigenous people of Brazil.
  2. Their traditional territories are associated with the Amazon region.
  3. They are known for distinctive cultural traditions and body decoration.
  4. They have played prominent roles in defending indigenous lands and forests.
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K A Y A P O
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The Kayapo are an indigenous people of Brazil whose communities are concentrated in the Amazon region. They are known for rich cultural traditions and advocacy concerning indigenous territory and environmental protection.
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  1. This is the largest wild cat in the Americas.
  2. Its coat is covered with distinctive rosette-shaped markings.
  3. Brazil's Amazon and Pantanal are important habitats.
  4. It is a powerful predator and capable swimmer.
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J A G U A R
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The jaguar is the largest feline native to the Americas. Brazil contains major jaguar populations, particularly in the Amazon and the Pantanal wetlands.
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  1. Brazil contains one of the world's largest tropical examples.
  2. Seasonal flooding shapes this ecosystem.
  3. It supports abundant birds, reptiles, mammals, and fish.
  4. The Pantanal is the country's most famous example.
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W E T L A N D S
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Wetlands are ecosystems shaped by the presence of water. Brazil's Pantanal is one of the world's largest tropical wetland regions and is renowned for its wildlife.
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  1. This celebration is famous for music, dancing, and elaborate costumes.
  2. Rio de Janeiro hosts one of its best-known versions.
  3. Samba schools prepare spectacular parades.
  4. It takes place before the Christian season of Lent.
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C A R N I V A L
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Brazilian Carnival encompasses celebrations held across the country before Lent. Rio's samba parades are internationally famous, while cities such as Salvador and Recife have distinctive Carnival traditions.
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  1. This is a Brazilian tradition centered on grilled meat.
  2. It is especially associated with southern Brazil.
  3. Cuts of meat may be cooked over open fire or hot coals.
  4. Restaurants serving it may offer multiple meats in succession.
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C H U R R A S C O
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Churrasco is a style of barbecue strongly associated with Brazil, particularly the south. Meat is typically grilled over fire or coals, sometimes on large skewers.
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  1. This spectacular natural attraction lies on Brazil's border with Argentina.
  2. It is made up of many individual waterfalls.
  3. A vast volume of water plunges through a subtropical landscape.
  4. It is one of South America's most famous natural sights.
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I G U A Z U F A L L
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Iguazu Falls is an enormous waterfall system on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Hundreds of individual cascades extend across the Iguazu River amid subtropical forest.

Brazil Trivia

🐆 The Pantanal is famous for jaguars.
Its open wetlands and riverbanks make it one of the best-known regions for observing wild jaguars.
🎭 Carnival varies across Brazil.
Rio is famous for samba-school parades, while Salvador, Recife, Olinda, and other cities have their own musical and performance traditions.
🌳 Brazil contains most of the Amazon rainforest.
The Brazilian portion of the Amazon represents an enormous area of tropical forest, rivers, and biodiversity.
💦 Iguazu is a system of many falls.
Rather than a single waterfall, Iguazu consists of numerous cascades spread across a broad section of the river.