cuiaba: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌkwiːəˈbɑː/US/ˌkwiːəˈbɑː/

Formal, Geographical

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What does “cuiaba” mean?

The capital city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.

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Meaning and Definition

The capital city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.

A proper noun referring specifically to the city in Central-West Brazil, often used metonymically to refer to the state government of Mato Grosso or its administrative functions.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling typically retains the Portuguese diacritic (á) in both formal registers, though it may be omitted in informal writing.

Connotations

Neutral geographical/political reference.

Frequency

Extremely low frequency in both varieties, encountered primarily in international news, travel guides, or academic geography.

Grammar

How to Use “cuiaba” in a Sentence

[Cuiabá] + [is/was/lies] + [predicate][in/near/to/from] + [Cuiabá]

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
city of CuiabáCuiabá, BrazilCuiabá is the capital
medium
travel to Cuiabágovernment in Cuiabálocated near Cuiabá
weak
hot Cuiabábusy Cuiabámodern Cuiabá

Examples

Examples of “cuiaba” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The Cuiabá region is known for its heat.
  • Cuiabá architecture blends colonial and modern styles.

American English

  • The Cuiabá economy is growing.
  • Cuiabá politics are complex.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in reports on Brazilian agribusiness, logistics, or regional development.

Academic

Used in geographical, environmental, or political science texts focusing on South America or the Pantanal region.

Everyday

Rarely used; might appear in travel planning or discussions about the FIFA World Cup (2014 host city).

Technical

Used in meteorology (climate data), ecology (gateway to the Pantanal), or cartography.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “cuiaba”

Neutral

the capital of Mato Grosso

Weak

the city

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “cuiaba”

  • Misspelling as 'Cuibaba', 'Cuiaba' (without accent).
  • Mispronouncing the first syllable as /ˈkjuː/ instead of /ˈkwiː/.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a Portuguese proper noun (toponym) adopted into English usage to refer to the specific city.

The standard anglicised pronunciation is /ˌkwiːəˈbɑː/, with the stress on the final syllable '-bá'.

Most likely in contexts related to Brazilian geography, travel to the Pantanal wetlands, South American politics, or agribusiness.

In formal writing, especially geographical or academic texts, it is recommended to retain the original diacritic (á). In informal contexts, it is often omitted.

The capital city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.

Cuiaba is usually formal, geographical in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'QUEEN a-BAR' in the BRAzilian heartland. Cuiabá is the capital city, a key bar or hub for the region.

Conceptual Metaphor

CUIABÁ IS A GATEWAY (to the Pantanal wetlands). CUIABÁ IS A HUB (for central-western Brazil).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.
Multiple Choice

What is Cuiabá primarily known as?