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states
[/steɪts/]
noun/verb
estados
1.
Plural of state; political units or territories with their own government
The United States is composed of 50 states.
Os Estados Unidos são compostos por 50 estados.
2.
Third person singular present tense of 'state'; to express or assert something
She states her opinion clearly.
Ela declara sua opinião claramente.
3.
Conditions or circumstances; modes of being
The states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
Os estados da matéria são sólido, líquido e gás.
Synonyms
provinces
territories
regions
declares
asserts
announces
Antonyms
conceals
hides
denies
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estados
Standard usage for political divisions
São Paulo
estados
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
estados
No significant regional variation
Portugal
estados
Standard usage, though 'regiões' may be used contextually
Related Idioms & Phrases
state of the art
state of mind
state of affairs
in a state
United States
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