Translation
Brazil
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Word origin
Named after the pau-brasil tree (brazilwood), prized in Europe for its red dye.
- Origin
- Tupi (via Portuguese)
- Root
- brasil (brazilwood)
- English cognates
- brazilwood
Grammar
Examples
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I was born in Brazil.
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Brazil is the largest country in South America.
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Many tourists visit Brazil every year.
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Brasil: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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