Recife

[ ruh-see-fuh ]

/ rəˈsi fə /

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noun

a seaport in and the capital of Pernambuco province, in NE Brazil.

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Formerly Pernambuco.

Words nearby Recife

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How to use Recife in a sentence

Fleischer, who is not based in Recife, decided to come back to the city several times over the years to revisit the families and show them what had been produced with the data they had collected before—for example, an article or a newspaper story.
Families struggling with the legacy of Zika feel abandoned by science|Mariana Lenharo/Undark|October 7, 2021|Popular-Science
Saturday's protests, organized by leftist groups, remained peaceful in most cities, but police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at demonstrators in Recife, northeast Brazil, Reuters notes.
In photos: Thousands rally across Brazil against Bolsonaro to protest his COVID response|Rebecca Falconer|May 30, 2021|Axios
The app has been downloaded over 250,000 times and covers both Rio and Recife.
The apps keeping Rio’s residents safe from stray bullets|Niall Firth|November 26, 2020|MIT Technology Review
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 Showdown|Marlow Stern|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Photojournalist Ana Lira is from the northeastern city of Recife and a founding member of Urban Rights.
Brazil’s World Cup Is An Expensive, Exploitative Nightmare|Vac Verikaitis|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some founded a synagogue in Recife, Brazil (now in ruins), then fanned out throughout the Caribbean.
Uncovering Jamaica’s Jewish Past|Debra A. Klein|December 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Officer João Brito of the Recife police told reporters that Renata Coelho was a person of “good character.”
Brazil's Wedding Massacre|Dom Phillips|December 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Debris displayed for photographers in Recife, Brazil, may appear scant, but there were two very suggestive details.
Picking Up Pieces From a Midair Explosion|Clive Irving|June 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The sugar plantations had reappeared, and the commerce of Recife had become extremely important.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
We had hardly gone fifty paces into Recife, when we were absolutely sickened by the first sight of a slave-market.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
At the end of the stone bridge, at the ponte dos tres pontes, next to Recife, the guards are more numerous and strict.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
These surrounded and captured Recife, and the English found themselves masters of a large amount of booty.
South America|W. H. Koebel
First the town of Olinda, and then the neighbouring town of Recife, were captured, after very severe fighting.
South America|W. H. Koebel

British Dictionary definitions for Recife

Recife

/ (rɛˈsiːfə) /

noun

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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