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Bahia
buh-HEE-uh
Bahia (name) means a state in northeastern Brazil, with Salvador as its capital. Example: “Bahia is known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and cuisine.”
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A state in northeastern Brazil, with Salvador as its capital.
"Bahia is known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and cuisine."
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Etymology
From Portuguese baía ("bay").
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What does “Bahia” mean?
The word “Bahia” means a state in northeastern Brazil, with Salvador as its capital.
How do you pronounce “Bahia”?
“Bahia” is pronounced buh-HEE-uh (/bəˈhiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bahia” in a sentence?
Here is “Bahia” used in a sentence: “Bahia is known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and cuisine.”
What part of speech is “Bahia”?
“Bahia” is a name.
Where does the word “Bahia” come from?
The word “Bahia” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese baía ("bay").
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