Santa Catarina

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese Santa Catarina, referring to Catherine of Alexandria.

Proper noun

Santa Catarina

A state in the South Region of Brazil, whose capital is Florianópolis.

Translations

state in southern Brazil

German: Santa Catarina n
Greek: Σάντα Καταρίνα f (Sánta Katarína)

Portuguese: Santa Catarina (pt) f

Portuguese

Etymology

Portuguese for "Saint Catherine", referring to Catherine of Alexandria.

Proper noun

Santa Catarina f

Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Catherine
A state in the South Region of Brazil. Capital: Florianópolis.
Synonym: SC (abbreviation)

Related terms

catarinense (demonym of the Brazilian state)

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