Recife
[ruh-see-fuh]
- a seaport in and the capital of Pernambuco province, in NE Brazil.
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Formerly Pernambuco.
Pernambuco
[pur-nuh m-byoo-koh, -boo-; Portuguese per-nahm-boo-koo]
- a state in NE Brazil. 38,000 sq. mi. (98,420 sq. km). Capital: Recife.
- former name of Recife.
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Examples from the Web for recife
Contemporary Examples
The U.S. national team will square off against the Germans in Recife, Brazil, on Thursday at noon ET.
USA vs. Germany World Cup Primer: Everything You Need to Know About the Epic ShowdownMarlow Stern
June 26, 2014
Photojournalist Ana Lira is from the northeastern city of Recife and a founding member of Urban Rights.
Some founded a synagogue in Recife, Brazil (now in ruins), then fanned out throughout the Caribbean.
Officer João Brito of the Recife police told reporters that Renata Coelho was a person of “good character.”
Debris displayed for photographers in Recife, Brazil, may appear scant, but there were two very suggestive details.
Historical Examples
Not only has this paper been continued since, but others are now published in Recife.
Journal of a Voyage to BrazilMaria Graham
He was the first Brazilian rabbi, settling probably at Recife.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI)Heinrich Graetz
These surrounded and captured Recife, and the English found themselves masters of a large amount of booty.
South AmericaW. H. Koebel
First the town of Olinda, and then the neighbouring town of Recife, were captured, after very severe fighting.
South AmericaW. H. Koebel
The neglected fortresses were easily taken, and soon the Dutch held no place, but the Recife.
The Story of the Nations: PortugalH. Morse Stephens
Recife
- a port at the easternmost point of Brazil on the Atlantic: capital of Pernambuco state; built partly on an island, with many waterways and bridges. Pop: 3 527 000 (2005 est)Former name: Pernambuco
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Pernambuco
- a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: consists of a humid coastal plain rising to a high inland plateau. Capital: Recife. Pop: 8 084 667 (2002). Area: 98 280 sq km (37 946 sq miles)
- the former name of Recife
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