João Pessoa

[ zhoo-ounpe-saw-uh ]

/ ʒʊˈãʊ̃ pɛˈsɔ ə /

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noun

a seaport in NE Brazil.

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How to use João Pessoa in a sentence

Joao knew the odds were mounting the more time he spent in these war zones.
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Joao Gomez had opened one eye far enough to envisage the eloquent intruder and to locate his broom.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell
The next year the Prince sent a second expedition under Joao Gonzales.
Notable Voyagers|W.H.G. Kingston and Henry Frith
There was evidence that Joao had departed by the back way within the moment.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell

Perfect confidence was placed in Don Joao that he would pay the money.
Antony Waymouth|W.H.G. Kingston
It was planted with great care by the regent, Dom Joao himself, and here is the splendid result.
Our Little Brazilian Cousin|Mary F. Nixon-Roulet

British Dictionary definitions for João Pessoa

João Pessoa

/ (Portuguese ˈʒuəum peˈsoa) /

noun

a port in NE Brazil, capital of Paraíba state. Pop: 931 000 (2005 est)

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