Sambas are a lively and popular style of music and dance, originally from Brazil. They are characterized by a fast tempo, catchy rhythms, and lively beats. There are many different synonyms for the word sambas, depending on the cultural context and the language involved. In Portuguese, the language of Brazil, samba may be referred to as "dança do samba" or simply as "samba." In other languages, such as English or Spanish, samba may also be called "carnival dance," "Latin dance," "tropical dance," or "cha-cha-cha dance." Whatever the name or the language, sambas are always a fun and exciting way to dance and celebrate life.