londrina: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (in international English)Formal/Geographical/Specialist
Quick answer
What does “londrina” mean?
A city in Brazil, or the specific breed of sheep originating from there.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A city in Brazil, or the specific breed of sheep originating from there.
Primarily a proper noun referring to the city in Paraná, Brazil, known for agriculture and commerce. As a common noun, it refers to the Londrina breed of sheep, developed in the region. In certain contexts, used as a demonym for a person from Londrina.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Equally rare in both varieties. No systemic difference in usage.
Connotations
Geographical or agricultural specificity.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in general corpora for both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “londrina” in a Sentence
[the] + LondrinaLondrina + [noun (sheep/city)]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “londrina” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Londrina region is a major coffee producer.
American English
- Londrina agriculture is highly productive.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Could appear in international trade, agriculture, or location-specific reports.
Academic
Used in geographical, agricultural, or Latin American studies contexts.
Everyday
Extremely rare unless discussing Brazilian geography or specific sheep farming.
Technical
Used in animal husbandry for the specific sheep breed.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “londrina”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “londrina”
- Capitalising when used as a breed name (incorrect: 'londrina sheep'; correct: 'Londrina sheep').
- Assuming it is an adjective for London (e.g., 'londrina fog').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency proper noun borrowed from Portuguese, used mainly in specific geographical or agricultural contexts.
In English, it is commonly pronounced /lɒnˈdriːnə/ (British) or /lɑːnˈdriːnə/ (American), with the stress on the 'dree' syllable.
Yes, in contexts relating to the city or breed (e.g., 'Londrina culture', 'Londrina wool'), it functions as a proper adjective and is capitalised.
The Londrina breed of sheep was developed in the region of Londrina, Brazil, and is named after the city.
A city in Brazil, or the specific breed of sheep originating from there.
Londrina is usually formal/geographical/specialist in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Londrina sounds like a 'Londoner' in a tropical setting - think of a city in Brazil with a name reminiscent of London.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (Proper noun/specific term).
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Londrina' primarily in English?