No. 2,912 in Portuguese
itaipu
"Itaipu" means "singing stone" or "sounding stone" in Tupi-Guarani.
In a sentence
Eu visitei a usina de Itaipu na última semana.
I visited the Itaipu dam last week.
In this sentence, 'Itaipu' is used specifically for the hydroelectric power plant that is internationally renowned located in Brazil on the border with Paraguay.
O reservatório de Itaipu é impressionante pela sua dimensão.
The reservoir of Itaipu is impressive for its size.
Here, 'Itaipu' refers to the reservoir associated with the dam, emphasizing the geographical and functional aspect of the name.
A cooperação entre Brasil e Paraguai na Itaipu tem sido exemplar.
The cooperation between Brazil and Paraguay regarding Itaipu has been exemplary.
In this context, 'Itaipu' signifies the collaboration and agreement involving the hydroelectric facility between two nations, underlining its political and collaborative importance.
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