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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sanpauro
"サンパウロはブラジル最大の都市です。"
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2 senses- 1
The largest city in Brazil, located in the southeastern region, and a major global financial and cultural hub.
"São Paulo is known for its massive skyscrapers, diverse culture, and bustling economy." - 2
A state in southeastern Brazil, of which the city of São Paulo is the capital.
"He took a road trip across the state of São Paulo to visit the coffee plantations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Portuguese meaning Saint Paul, named in honor of the Christian apostle Paul of Tarsus. The city was founded by Jesuit priests in 1554 on the feast day of the conversion of Paul.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "São Paulo" is said worldwide
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São Paulo
Transliteration: sa.o pa.u.lo
"São Paulo est la plus grande ville du Brésil."
São Paulo
Transliteration: zaʊ ˈpaʊlo
"São Paulo ist das wirtschaftliche Zentrum Brasiliens."
San Paolo
Transliteration: sam ˈpaolo
"San Paolo è una metropoli immensa."
San Pablo
Transliteration: sam ˈpaβlo
"San Pablo es una ciudad muy poblada."
São Paulo
Transliteration: sɐ̃w ˈpawlu
"São Paulo é a maior cidade do Brasil."
साओ पाउलो
Transliteration: sao paulo
"साओ पाउलो ब्राजील का सबसे बड़ा शहर है।"
圣保罗
Transliteration: Shèng bǎoluó
"圣保罗是巴西的经济中心。"
상파울루
Transliteration: Sangpaullu
"상파울루는 브라질의 최대 도시입니다."
サンパウロ
Transliteration: Sanpauro
"サンパウロはブラジル最大の都市です。"
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