Fortaleza

American

[fawr-tl-ey-zuh, fawr-tuh-le-zuh] / ˌfɔr tlˈeɪ zə, ˌfɔr təˈlɛ zə /

noun

a seaport in NE Brazil.

Fortaleza British

/ fortaˈleza /

noun

Also called: Ceará. a port in NE Brazil, capital of Ceará state. Pop: 3 261 000 (2005 est)

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In La Fortaleza, the couple's oldest daughter Frainellys, 11, is the pride of her family.

From Barron's

Since 2018, they have lived in La Fortaleza, a violence-plagued border region, alongside other families in a makeshift community of dusty streets and self-built brick and zinc houses with dirt floors.

From Barron's

La Fortaleza's residents refused to discuss the conflict out of fear of reprisal.

From Barron's

This summer, Pafos pulled off the surprise signing of defender Luiz, who at the age of 38 had been playing for Fortaleza in Brazil, after initially leaving Arsenal for Flamengo in 2021.

From BBC

Santos has had a troubled week since its 2-1 home loss to Fortaleza on Wednesday, which led to its first relegation.

From Seattle Times

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