the Northeast, the North
/bɐ̃ˈzej.ɾʊ/bahn-ZAY-roonoun
river wave
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In the Amazon this is the everyday word for the swell or choppy waves that rock a boat on the river; Aulete carries N., N.E. and Amaz. labels. Note it also describes water that is merely stirring gently, and Priberam records a separate sense 'strong wind'.
O barco balançou muito porque pegou um banzeiro forte.
The boat rocked a lot because it hit a strong wave.
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Olha o tamanho desse banzeiro no rio!
Look at the size of that wave on the river!
O vento forte fez um banzeiro grande.
The strong wind made a big wave.
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