Braga

American  

[brah-guh] / ˈbrɑ gə /

noun

1. a city in N Portugal: an ecclesiastical center.

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Braga British  

/ ˈbrɑːɡə /

noun

1. Ancient name: Bracara Augusta.  a city in N Portugal: capital of the Roman province of Lusitania; 12th-century cathedral, seat of the Primate of Portugal. Pop: 164 193 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Credit-card delinquency rates for low- and medium-income borrowers are now higher than at the prepandemic economic peak, according to economist Breno Braga with the Urban Institute think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Former Hearts player Ryan Stevenson was on punditry duty as part of BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound commentary and echoed Braga and McInnes' sentiments.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

“In recognition of Eric’s actions above and beyond the call of duty,” Trump said, “I would now like to ask Gen. Jonathan Braga to present Chief Warrant Officer Slover with our nation’s highest military award.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Forest face the prospect of going into the play-offs after a limp display in a 1-0 loss to Braga, who climbed up to fifth.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

He was invited to Portugal in 1555 and became provincial of his order, declining the offer of the archbishopric of Braga but accepting the position of confessor and counsellor to Catherine, the queen regent.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various