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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrazil
/bɹəˈzɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A country in South America, known for its vast rainforests, diverse culture, and vibrant cities.
"Brazil is famous for its annual Carnival festival, which attracts millions of visitors." - 2
The largest country in both South America and Latin America.
"Brazil covers more than half of the continent of South America."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word 'brazil', originally referring to brazilwood (pau-brasil), which yielded a red dye resembling glowing embers (from 'brasa', meaning ember). The country was named Terra do Brasil by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century due to the abundance of this valuable timber.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brazil" is said worldwide
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Brésil
Transliteration: bʁe.zil
"Le Brésil est le plus grand pays d'Amérique du Sud."
Brasilien
Transliteration: bʁaˈziːlɪən
"Brasilien ist bekannt für seine Regenwälder."
Brasile
Transliteration: braˈzi.le
"Il Brasile è famoso per il suo calcio."
Brasil
Transliteration: bɾaˈsil
"Brasil es conocido por su diversidad cultural."
Brasil
Transliteration: bɾaˈziw
"O Brasil é o maior país da América do Sul."
ब्राज़ील
Transliteration: brāzīl
"ब्राज़ील दक्षिण अमेरिका का सबसे बड़ा देश है।"
巴西
Transliteration: Bāxī
"巴西以其热带雨林而闻名。"
브라질
Transliteration: beurajil
"브라질은 아마존 열대우림으로 유명합니다."
ブラジル
Transliteration: Burajiru
"ブラジルはサッカーで有名です。"
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