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maranhão
"Maranhão" is a state in northeastern Brazil.
In a sentence
Eu visitei o estado do Maranhão durante as minhas férias.
I visited the state of Maranhão during my vacation.
In this sentence, 'Maranhão' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific location, the state of Maranhão in Brazil.
O prato típico do Maranhão é muito saboroso.
The typical dish of Maranhão is very tasty.
Here, 'Maranhão' is used to specify the origin of the typical dish, associating it with the cultural identity of the state.
A floresta no Maranhão tem uma biodiversidade rica.
The forest in Maranhão has rich biodiversity.
In this context, 'Maranhão' is again a geographic reference, indicating the location where the forest is situated.
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