Paraíba

English
the Brazil state of Paraiba

Etymology

From Portuguese Paraíba, from Old Tupi pa'ra a'íba (“bad for navigation”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pɑːɹaɪˈiːbə/

Proper noun

Paraíba

  1. A state in the Northeast Region of Brazil, whose capital is João Pessoa.

Derived terms

Translations

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Tupi pa'ra a'íba (“bad for navigation”).

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌpa.ɾa.ˈi.bɐ/

Proper noun

Paraíba f

  1. A state in the Northeast Region of Brazil. Capital: João Pessoa.
    Synonym: PB (abbreviation)
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