Plural of carioca; people from Rio de Janeiro or multiple instances of the samba style.
Simply the plural form of 'carioca', adding the standard '-s' suffix to indicate more than one person from Rio or multiple pieces of carioca music.
The cariocas of Rio have a reputation for a particular style and spirit—a laid-back warmth mixed with passion for music, dance, and celebration that defines much of what the world associates with Brazilian culture.
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