Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quadrilha

Noun

/kwah-DREE-lyah/

Definition

A group or gang, often used in the context of organized crime or festive dance.

Examples

The quadrilha is a popular dance during the Festa Junina celebrations.
Authorities arrested several members of the quadrilha involved in drug trafficking.
In the school’s cultural festival, the students performed a traditional quadrilha dance.

Meaning

In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘quadrilha’ commonly refers to a dance performed in a traditional folk festival, particularly during the June Festival, and can also signify a criminal gang.