Brasil
noun
the Portuguese spelling of Brazil
Brasil
1 British
/ brəˈziːl /
noun
brasil
2
British
/ brəˈzɪl /
noun
Example Sentences
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Matches are treated as national events that reshape daily life, BBC Brasil reporter Iara Diniz explains.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
One family member who spoke to BBC News Brasil in 2019 said he had only been able to bury his son's remains over two years after the incident.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Brazil has the world's third largest pet population, with 160 million animal companions, according to data from the Pet Brasil Institute.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
Also, the port manager announced a multiyear expansion and modernization program for its Rio Brasil terminal, which is expected to increase capacity from 440,000 TEUs to 750,000 TEUs between 2025 and 2029.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
“And I’ll hold you to that. Now tell me: What are you doing in this world? Is this where you came when we thought you were in Brasil or the Indies?”
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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