Pôrto Alegre

American  

[pawr-too ah-le-gruh] / ˈpɔr tʊ ɑˈlɛ grə /

noun

1. a seaport in S Brazil.

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Porto Alegre British  

/ ˈportu aˈlɛɡri /

noun

1. a port in S Brazil, capital of the Rio Grande do Sul state: the country's chief inland port; the chief commercial centre of S Brazil, with two universities (1936 and 1948). Pop: 3 795 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Her family said she always celebrated her birthday with a cake in the shape of the stadium of her beloved Sport Club Internacional - Porto Alegre's football team.

From BBC

She died in the city of Porto Alegre at a home belonging to the Teresian Sisters, the religious community she was part of.

From BBC

There are some other signs of softening demand — the band announced a $39.50 ticket for all U.S. dates that will get fans a randomly assigned seat, and Brazilian fans noticed two previously scheduled dates in Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre vanished from the calendar.

From Los Angeles Times

Raphinha's journey from Porto Alegre to Barcelona's dressing room is a story of resilience, discipline, and continuous self-improvement.

From BBC

Raphinha was raised in the relentless, grinding poverty seen across the sprawling shanty towns that litter the landscape in and around the neighbourhood of Restinga in the city of Porto Alegre.

From BBC