Imperatriz

American  

[im-per-uh-triz, -tris, im-pe-ruh-tris] / ɪmˈpɛr əˌtrɪz, -ˌtrɪs, ɪmˌpɛ rəˈtrɪs /

noun

1. a city in NE Brazil, on the Tocantins River.

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Example Sentences

Imperatriz Leopoldinense theme was unusual in that it imitated the earthy colours of the Northeast and many of the dresses were more folkloric in nature.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

Rio's hotly contested carnival parade has been won by the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school with its tribute to a Brazilian outlaw from the early 20th Century which many compare to Robin Hood.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

A key choice for Imperatriz Leopoldinense this year was who to appoint as queen of the drum section — a role that the school traditionally has given to celebrities and fashion models.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

“We had to take care of ourselves during this time so we could be here today celebrating life,” said Santos, who has paraded with Imperatriz Leopoldinense since 1984.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2022

Landward it faces the Rua da Imperatriz, which leads to the 'Loo Fields.'

From To the Gold Coast for Gold A Personal Narrative in Two Volumes.—Volume I by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir