No. 2,348 in Portuguese
paraíba
"Paraíba" is a state in northeastern Brazil.
In a sentence
O rio Paraíba corta várias cidades brasileiras.
The Paraíba river crosses several Brazilian cities.
'Paraíba' refers to a specific river in Brazil.
Conheci um artesão autêntico na feira de Paraíba.
I met a genuine artisan at the Paraíba fair.
'Paraíba' refers to a location or event specific to the region.
Ela nasceu na Paraíba e ama sua terra natal.
She was born in Paraíba and loves her homeland.
'Paraíba' refers to the Brazilian state named Paraíba.
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