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Recife

Recife

1 7.4
A port city and capital of Pernambuco on Brazil's Atlantic coast
  • proper noun
: Recife
  • As the capital of Pernambuco, Recife plays a vital role in the economy of northeastern Brazil.

Examples

  • Last month I attended the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC) Congress in Recife, Brazil.

    Blog text (13)

  • The film is set in Recife, the fifth largest city in Brazil.

    Blog text (1)

  • Consequently, many witnesses in complaints who live in the interior and lack the means to travel to Recife do not make the trip.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Our place is near Boa Viagem beach in Recife.

    Blog text (22)

  • A group of 23 Sephardic Jews arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654 from Recife, Brazil.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The beautiful beaches and vibrant culture make Recife a popular tourist destination in Brazil.

  • Every year, the Carnival in Recife attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.

Synonyms

Pernambuco
vsRecife
1 8.9

A city and port in northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic coast now called Recife

is the current official name rather than the older form

Surface Forms

Recife main

Etymology

Recife: The name Recife comes from the Portuguese word recife, which means 'reef' — the rocky coral banks off the coast that shape its beaches and protect its harbor, so the city is named after these coastal reefs.