noun
- shanty towns or slums in Brazil, typically built on hillsides around major cities
Usage: plural of favela; Brazilian Portuguese origin
Examples
- The favelas of Rio de Janeiro house millions of residents.
- Many favelas lack basic infrastructure like running water and electricity.
- Government programs aim to improve living conditions in the favelas.
- Tourists are often warned against visiting certain favelas without guides.
- The favelas have developed their own vibrant communities and cultures.
- Social workers provide education and healthcare services in the favelas.