Espírito Santo

[es-pee-ree-too sahn-too]

noun

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

Espírito Santo

/ 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)

Example Sentences

The Hammers' only away win this season came at Nottingham Forest in August, when West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was still Forest manager.

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But you would have to wonder whether joining a team fighting relegation under the pragmatic leadership of Nuno Espirito Santo would suit Endrick's attacking talent.

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Nuno Espirito Santo was in charge of Forest then before being sacked to make way for Ange Postecoglou, whose brief reign also ended with his dismissal before Dyche took charge.

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If they rock up and play in the manner they did when they beat Newcastle here last week then there is only one winner, but will we see Nuno Espirito Santo's side play with that same intensity?

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Against Newcastle on Sunday, West Ham claimed their first win at home and first under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo which took them up to 18th place, three points adrift of safety.

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