curitiba

Thân thiện

Curitiba is a modern city known for its innovative urban planning.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in southeastern Brazil: Curitiba is the name of a major city, the capital of the state of Paraná in Brazil. It is known for its urban planning, public transportation system, and environmental initiatives.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Curitiba is often cited as a model for sustainable urban development.
  • We flew into Curitiba before traveling to the Iguaçu Falls.
  • The botanical garden in Curitiba is a major tourist attraction.

Advanced Usage

• "The Curitiba model": This phrase refers specifically to the city's innovative and integrated approach to urban planning, particularly its bus rapid transit (BRT) system and environmental policies.
  • Many cities around the world have studied the Curitiba model for public transportation.

Variants and Related Words

• Curitibano (adj): Relating to or from Curitiba.
  • The Curitibano architecture reflects diverse cultural influences.
• Curitibano (n): A native or inhabitant of Curitiba.
  • As a Curitibano, he is proud of his city's green spaces.

Synonyms

• City: A large human settlement (general term).
• Metropolis: A large, important city (general term).
• State capital: A city that is the seat of government for a state.

Related Phrases

• "Green capital of Brazil": A common nickname for Curitiba, highlighting its environmental focus.
  • Curitiba, often called the green capital of Brazil, has over 50 square meters of green space per inhabitant.

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Noun

1. a city in southeastern Brazil

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