Goiás

See also: Goias

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Portuguese Goiás, from earlier Goyaz of uncertain origin but possibly an Old Tupi endonym.

Proper noun

Goiás

  2. A state of the Center-West Region, Brazil, around the city. Capital: Goiânia.
  4. A city and municipality of the state of Goiás, Brazil, and its former capital.

Coordinate terms

states of Braziledit

Translations

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Portuguese

Etymology

From earlier Goyaz, of uncertain origin. Possibly from Old Tupi, meaning "equal individual" or "people of same origin". Some traditions refer to a mythical tribe called the "Goiases".

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ɡojˈa(j)s/ [ɡoɪ̯ˈa(ɪ̯)s]

  • Audio (Brazil):(file)

Proper noun

Goiás m (demonym goiano)

  1. Goiás (a state of the Central-West Region, Brazil; capital: Goiânia)
    Synonym: GO (abbreviation)
  2. Goiás (a city in the state of Goias, Brazil, and its former capital)
    Synonym: Goiás Velho

See also

states of Brazil: estados do Brasiledit
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