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

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

Derived terms

Paraiba tourmaline

Translations

a state in north-eastern Brazil

Portuguese: Paraíba (pt) f

Portuguese

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌpa.ɾa.ˈi.bɐ/

Proper noun

Paraíba f

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

Related terms

paraibano (demonym)

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