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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Espírito Santo

The area in Linhares, Espírito Santo, has been exposed to iron mining waste since the Fundão tailings dam collapsed in Minas Gerais in November 2015.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026

Kilachand’s fiancée, Bianca Souza Espírito Santo, suggested the Maldives, and Rosenberg mapped out how to turn Kilachand’s points into a hotel stay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026

In just under two years Nuno Espírito Santo guided Nottingham Forest from a relegation battle back into Europe for the first time in 30 years.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025

It’s so iconic in the southeastern state of Espírito Santo that it’s posted on hotel ads.

From National Geographic ● Jul. 17, 2023

The ruling from a federal court in Espírito Santo state said “the facts shown by police authorities show a clear purpose of Telegram of not cooperating with the investigation.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023