Where it is said
Understood everywhere in Brazil.
How it is used
The most broadly distributed everyday Brazilian word for a paper kite and the safest default nationwide.
Examples
A criança soltou pipa na praia.
The child flew a kite on the beach.
A pipa subiu alto no céu.
The kite went high into the sky.
Vamos comprar uma pipa nova para o fim de semana.
Let's buy a new kite for the weekend.
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