Corcovado

American  

[kawr-kaw-vah-doo, kawr-kaw-vah-thaw] / ˌkɔr kɔˈvɑ dʊ, ˌkɔr kɔˈvɑ ðɔ /

noun

1. a mountain in SE Brazil, S of Rio de Janeiro: statue of Christ on peak. 2,310 feet (704 meters).

2. a volcano in S Chile. 7,550 feet (2,301 meters).

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Corcovado British  

noun

1. a volcano in S Chile, in the Andes. Height: 2300 m (7546 ft)

2. a mountain in SE Brazil, in SW Rio de Janeiro city, famous for a massive statue of Christ the Redeemer. Height of mountain: 704 m (2310 ft)

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Example Sentences

On a picture perfect day, the future king stood alone in a moment of reflection as he took in the views of Rio de Janeiro from the top of Mount Corcovado where Christ the Redeemer stands.

From BBC

He also leaped from famed landmarks, including the Christ the Redeemer statue at the summit of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

From Los Angeles Times

Corcovado National Park is a “must visit” when you’re in the Osa Peninsula.

From Seattle Times

The wildlife in Corcovado National Park includes all four Costa Rican monkey species, sloths, jaguars, anteaters, tapirs, sea turtles and over 220 species of butterflies.

From Seattle Times

And, of course, adventurers will want to make the most of Corcovado National Park.

From Seattle Times