Recife
Proper noun A major port city in northeastern Brazil, located on the Atlantic coast. It is the capital of the state of Pernambuco.
Recife is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this city. It is often mentioned in geographical, cultural, and economic contexts. - The historic center of Recife is known for its Dutch colonial architecture. - Recife is a significant cultural hub for music and dance in Brazil. - Our flight landed in Recife late in the evening.
- "The Recife metropolitan area": Refers to the larger urban region surrounding the city, which includes the city of Olinda.
- "Recife-style Carnival": Denotes the unique Carnival celebrations held in the city, known for their frevo music and giant puppets.
- Pernambucano/Pernambucana (adjective/demonym): Relating to the state of Pernambuco or a person from Pernambuco, often used for someone from Recife.
- Recifense (adjective/demonym): Specifically relating to or a person from the city of Recife.
- Port city of Pernambuco: A descriptive synonym highlighting its status and location.
- Brazilian coastal city: A general descriptive term.
While there are no common English idioms using "Recife," the city is frequently referenced in phrases describing its attributes. - "The Venice of Brazil": A nickname for Recife due to its many rivers, bridges, and islands. - "Gateway to the Northeast": A phrase sometimes used to describe Recife's importance as an entry point to northeastern Brazil.
- a port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic