Definition

Proper noun A city located on an offshore island in northeastern Brazil. It serves as a major port and is the capital of the state of Maranhão.

Usage

"São Luís" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this Brazilian city. It is often preceded by the preposition "in" when stating location.

Examples

• The historic center of São Luís is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• They traveled to São Luís to experience the famous Bumba Meu Boi festival.
• The port of São Luís is one of the busiest in northern Brazil.

Advanced Usage

• The city's full formal name is São Luís do Maranhão.
• The demonym for a person from São Luís is "Ludovicense" (Portuguese) or "São Luís resident" (English).

Variants and Related Words

• São Luís do Maranhão: The full name of the city, emphasizing its state.
• Maranhão: The Brazilian state of which São Luís is the capital.

Synonyms

• (No direct synonyms as it is a unique proper noun. Can be described as:) The capital of Maranhão.

Noun

1. a city on an offshore island in northeast Brazil