Goiás

English

Etymology

From Portuguese Goiás, from earlier Goyaz. Of uncertain origin.

Proper noun

Goiás

  1. A state of the Center-West Region, Brazil. Capital: Goiânia

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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]

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Proper noun

Goiás m

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