Guanabara

American  

[gwah-nuh-bahr-uh] / ˌgwɑ nəˈbɑr ə /

noun

1. a state in SE Brazil. 452 sq. mi. (1,170 sq. km). Rio de Janeiro.

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Guanabara British  

/ ɡwənaˈbara /

noun

1. (until 1975) a state of SE Brazil, on the Atlantic and Guanabara Bay, now amalgamated with the state of Rio de Janeiro

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Example Sentences

Later, the future king took a boat tour of the Guapimirim mangrove area, which is a preserved and protected area of natural beauty in the country's Guanabara Bay.

From BBC

But in Rio’s sister city of Niteroi, just across the Guanabara Bay, it’s a different story.

From Seattle Times

The Rio Star, the giant Ferris wheel overlooking Guanabara Bay, also was lit up to welcome Swift to town: “Love’s a Game, Wanna Play?” it said, referencing her “Blank Space” lyric.

From Los Angeles Times

The announcement happened at an event at the Guanabara Palace, the Rio state government's headquarters, and the funds are part of an investment cycle that ends in 2025.

From Reuters

The announcement will take place at a ceremony at the Guanabara Palace, the Rio state government's headquarters, and the funds are part of an investment cycle that ends in 2025.

From Reuters