Definition

Proper noun * Praia: The capital city of the Republic of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), located on the island of Santiago (Sao Tiago).

Usage

• As a proper noun (geographical name): This term functions exclusively as the name of a specific city. It is typically used in contexts discussing geography, politics, or travel related to Cape Verde.
  • The government of Cape Verde is based in the capital of Cape Verde.
  • Our flight landed at the international airport serving the capital of Cape Verde.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "capital of Cape Verde" is a definitive descriptor. In most formal and academic writing, the city's actual name, Praia, is preferred after an initial introduction using the full phrase.
  • The capital of Cape Verde, Praia, is a major port city.

Variants and Related Words

• Praia: The official and most common name for the city.
• Cidade da Praia: A longer, less common Portuguese form meaning "City of the Beach."

Synonyms

• Praia
• Administrative center of Cape Verde (descriptive synonym)

Noun

1. the capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island