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Nordeste

[nor-ˈdɛs-tə]
nounmasculinepl: Nordestes
Northeast
1. The cardinal direction between north and east, or the region located in this direction
The Northeast region of Brazil is known for its rich cultural heritage.
A região do Nordeste do Brasil é conhecida por seu rico patrimônio cultural.
2. Specifically, the Northeast region of Brazil (Região Nordeste), comprising nine states
He traveled to the Nordeste to visit Salvador and Recife.
Ele viajou para o Nordeste para visitar Salvador e Recife.
Synonyms
Região NordesteNE
Antonyms
SudesteSudoesteNoroeste

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Nordeste
Standard term for the Northeast region of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Nordeste
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
Nordeste
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
Nordeste
Used to refer to the northeast direction or regions; less commonly refers to Brazilian geography in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

seca do Nordeste - the drought in the Northeast
sotaque do Nordeste - Northeast accent
cultura nordestina - Northeast culture
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