1. Plural of carioca: a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Usage: Usually capitalized when referring to people from Rio de Janeiro
2. A lively Brazilian dance or music style originating from Rio de Janeiro, similar to the samba.
Usage: Often lowercase when referring to the dance or music genre

Examples

• The cariocas of Rio de Janeiro are known for their vibrant culture and carnival celebrations.
• Many cariocas gather on Copacabana Beach during the summer months.
• The band performed traditional cariocas that got everyone dancing.
• Cariocas music blends African rhythms with Portuguese melodies.
• She learned to dance the cariocas during her trip to Brazil.