alagoas: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Geographical
Quick answer
What does “alagoas” mean?
A state in northeastern Brazil.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A state in northeastern Brazil.
Refers to the geographical, cultural, or administrative entity of the Brazilian state. Can also be used attributively to describe things originating from or related to that state.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling is consistent.
Connotations
Neutral geographical reference in both varieties.
Frequency
Very low frequency in general English, limited to geographical, historical, or travel contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “alagoas” in a Sentence
[PREP] in Alagoas[PREP] from Alagoas[VERB] Alagoas (as direct object in contexts like 'visit', 'study', 'map')Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “alagoas” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Alagoas coastline is beautiful.
- An Alagoas-style recipe.
American English
- The Alagoas coastline is stunning.
- An Alagoas-based company.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, potentially in contexts of Brazilian agriculture (sugar, tobacco), tourism, or regional investment.
Academic
Used in geography, Latin American studies, history, and environmental science papers.
Everyday
Extremely rare in everyday conversation outside Brazil or specific travel planning.
Technical
Used in cartography, geopolitical reports, and climatological studies focusing on northeastern Brazil.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “alagoas”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “alagoas”
- Misspelling (e.g., Alagous, Alagoos).
- Using it without the definite article 'the' when referring to the state (e.g., 'I visited the Alagoas').
- Treating it as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Alagoas is a state. Its capital city is Maceió.
It comes from Portuguese, meaning 'the lagoons', referring to the many coastal lagoons in the region.
In British English, it's approximately /ˌæləˈɡəʊəs/. In American English, it's approximately /ˌæləˈɡoʊəs/.
Virtually never. In English, it functions exclusively as a proper noun referring to the Brazilian state.
A state in northeastern Brazil.
Alagoas is usually formal, geographical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'A lagoon, oh-as!' – it's a state named for its many lagoons.
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Alagoas'?