Espírito Santo

American  

[es-pee-ree-too sahn-too] / ɛsˈpi ri tʊ ˈsɑ̃ tʊ /

noun

1. a state in E Brazil. 15,196 sq. mi. (39,360 sq. km). Vitória.

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Espírito Santo British  

/ ɪʃˈpiritu ˈsəntu /

noun

1. a state of E Brazil, on the Atlantic: swampy coastal plain with mountains in the west; heavily forested. Capital: Vitória. Pop: 3 201 722 (2002). Area: 45 597 sq km (17 601 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Of course, the managerial changes – current boss Vitor Pereira is the fourth head coach the Forest squad have worked under this season after Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche – have not necessarily helped the team find a consistent rhythm.

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"It is not good to go into the international break with this feeling," Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo said.

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That was before four permanent managers this season - Nuno Espirito Santo, Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and now Vitor Pereira - which underlines the turbulent campaign at the City Ground.

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Guardiola knows Nuno Espirito Santo's side are fighting for points, but the Spaniard said City "are desperate too".

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However, the reason why Tottenham and Nottingham Forest fans have reason to be nervous is that West Ham's performances have improved considerably under Nuno Espirito Santo's guidance in recent weeks.

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