Cape Verde

American

[vurd] / vɜrd /

noun

a republic consisting of a group of islands CapeVerdeIslands in the Atlantic, W of Senegal in W Africa: formerly an overseas territory of Portugal; gained independence in 1975. 1,557 sq. mi. (4,033 sq. km). Praia.

Cape Verde British

/ vɜːd /

noun

a republic in the Atlantic off the coast of West Africa, consisting of a group of ten islands and five islets: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: Christian (Roman Catholic) majority; animist minority. Currency: Cape Verdean escudo. Capital: Praia. Pop: 531 046 (2013 est). Area: 4033 sq km (1557 sq miles)

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Cape Verdean

noun

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First-time qualifier Cape Verde held on for a draw against Spain and made a hero of its 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper was not well known before his country's World Cup debut against Spain.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Cape Verde have been brilliant so far but I don't see them making the knockout stage.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

In 2018, Dublin-born Roberto Lopes, whose father is from Cape Verde, received a message from the country's manager Rui Aguas via LinkedIn, enquiring whether he would be interested in playing for the national team.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

But I had never heard of Cape Verde.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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