Definition

Proper noun: * A city in northeastern Brazil: João Pessoa is the capital and largest city of the state of Paraíba, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, positioned to the north of the city of Recife.

Usage Notes

• "João Pessoa" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It refers specifically to a geographic location (a city). It does not have other meanings as a common noun.

Examples

• As a subject:
  • João Pessoa is known for its beautiful beaches.
  • João Pessoa was founded in 1585.
• As an object:
  • We visited João Pessoa during our trip to Brazil.
  • The conference will be held in João Pessoa.

Advanced Usage

• The city is often noted for being the easternmost point in the Americas.
• It is frequently mentioned in geographic or travel contexts concerning the Brazilian Northeast region.

Variants and Related Words

• Paraíba: The Brazilian state of which João Pessoa is the capital.
• Recife: A major city located to the south of João Pessoa, often used as a geographic reference point.

Synonyms

• City
• Capital (of Paraíba)
• Municipality

Note: There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper noun, as it is solely a geographic name.

Noun

1. a city in northeastern Brazil near the Atlantic Ocean to the north of Recife