Mato Grosso

English
the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso

Etymology

From Portuguese Mato Grosso.

Proper noun

Mato Grosso

  1. A state in the Center-West Region of Brazil, whose capital is Cuiabá.

Translations

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally meaning "thick woods". This name was given by the bandeirantes in the 1730s.

Proper noun

Mato Grosso

  1. A state in the Central-West Region of Brazil. Capital: Cuiabá.
    Synonym: MT (abbreviation)

Derived terms
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