Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

massa

noun
/ˈmæsə/
Definition
Mass; a term often used in Portuguese to refer to a significant amount or bulk of something.
Examples
  • Uma massa de pessoas se reuniu na praça. (A mass of people gathered in the square.)
  • A massa de pão precisa descansar antes de assar. (The bread dough needs to rest before baking.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘massa’ can also refer to a group of people or a large crowd.
Synonyms
  • Multidão (crowd)
  • Conjunto (set)
  • Grupo (group)