Tocantins

Tocantins

English

the Brazilian state of Tocantins

Etymology

From Portuguese Tocantins, from Old Tupi tukã´ (“Toucan”) + tï (“beak”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌtəʊkənˈtiːns/

Proper noun

Tocantins

1. A state in the North Region of Brazil, whose capital is Palmas.

Translations

state in central Brazil

Portuguese: Tocantins (pt) m

Anagrams

• Constantí, cantonist, nonstatic

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Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Tupi tukã´ (“Toucan”) + tï (“beak”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌto.kɐ̃.ˈtʃĩs/

Proper noun

Tocantins m

1. A state in the North Region of Brazil. Capital: Palmas.

   Synonym: TO (abbreviation)

2. Tocantins (municipality of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Related terms

• tocantinense (demonym for both state and municipality)