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10 Language-to-English DictionariesParaíba
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Paraíba
"A Paraíba é famosa por suas festas culturais."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state in northeastern Brazil known for its beaches and cultural heritage.
"Paraiba is famous for its vibrant music scene and beautiful coastal towns." - 2
A river in Brazil that flows through the state of Paraiba.
"The Paraiba River is an important waterway for the local communities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Paraiba' originates from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil. It refers to a river and a state in Brazil, with the name meaning 'the place where the water flows.' The term has evolved in usage to denote not only geographical locations but also cultural and economic aspects associated with the region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Paraiba" is said worldwide
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Paraïba
Transliteration: Paraïba
"La Paraïba est connue pour ses plages magnifiques."
Paraíba
Transliteration: Paraíba
"Die Paraíba ist berühmt für ihre kulturelle Vielfalt."
Paraiba
Transliteration: Paraiba
"La Paraiba è una regione ricca di storia."
Paraíba
Transliteration: Paraíba
"La Paraíba es conocida por su música folclórica."
Paraíba
Transliteration: Paraíba
"A Paraíba é famosa por suas festas culturais."
पाराíba
Transliteration: Paraíba
"पाराíba अपनी सांस्कृतिक धरोहर के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
巴拉伊巴
Transliteration: Bā lā yī bā
"巴拉伊巴以其美丽的海滩而闻名。"
파라이바
Transliteration: Paraiba
"파라이바는 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다."
パライバ
Transliteration: Paraiba
"パライバは文化的な祭りで知られています。"
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