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Meaning of "Bahia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BAHIA

Bahia  [bəˈhiːə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAHIA

noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bahia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BAHIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bahia

Bahia

Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the eastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size. Bahia's capital is the city of Salvador, or more properly, São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, and is located at the junction of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of All Saints, officially first seen by European sailors in 1501. The name "bahia" is an archaic spelling of the Portuguese word baía, meaning "bay".

Definition of Bahia in the English dictionary

The definition of Bahia in the dictionary is a state of E Brazil, on the Atlantic coast. Capital: Salvador. Pop: 13 323 212. Area: about 562 000 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BAHIA


diarrhea
ˌdaɪəˈriːə
freer
ˈfriːə
galleria
ˌɡæləˈriːə
Hialeah
ˌhaɪəˈliːə
jamahiriya
dʒəˌmɑːhɪˈriːə
Korea
kəˈriːə
Nicosia
ˌnɪkəˈsiːə
Odia
əˈdiːə
Oea
ˈiːə
ohia
əʊˈhiːə
Oriya
ɒˈriːə
ossia
əʊˈsiːə
pizzeria
ˌpiːtsəˈriːə
ria
ˈriːə
rupiah
ruːˈpiːə
sangria
sæŋˈɡriːə
sharia
ʃəˈriːə
Shia
ˈʃiːə
skier
ˈskiːə
tortilla
tɔːˈtiːə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAHIA

Baguio
bagwash
bagwig
bagworm
bagworm moth
bah
Baha´ullah
bahadur
Bahama Islands
Bahamas
Bahamian
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahawalpur
Bahia de los Cochinos
Bahrain
Bahraini
Bahrein
Bahreini
Bahru

WORDS THAT END LIKE BAHIA

Appalachia
aristolochia
Carinthia
chia
Cynthia
dieffenbachia
Escherichia
forsythia
Ischia
kochia
lithia
morphia
paronychia
Parthia
Philadelphia
Pythia
raphia
Scythia
Sophia
Wallachia

Synonyms and antonyms of Bahia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Bahia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAHIA

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Translator English - Chinese

巴伊亚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Bahia
570 millions of speakers

English

Bahia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाहिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بهية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Bahia
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Bahia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Bahia স্বাগতম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Bahia
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bahia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bahia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バイア州
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바이아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bahia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Bahia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாஹியா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाहिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bahia
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bahia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bahia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Bahia
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bahia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Bahia
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bahia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Bahia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bahia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Bahia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAHIA»

The term «Bahia» is very widely used and occupies the 8.724 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAHIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Bahia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAHIA»

Discover the use of Bahia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Bahia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bahia: The Heart of Brazil's Northeast
" Bradt's Bahia shows the way to the World Heritage sites of Salvador (which has the largest collection of colonial baroque in the world) and the Discovery Coast rainforests; to the best of the beaches around the resorts of Itacaré, Porto ...
Alex Robinson, 2010
2
Slave Rebellion in Brazil: The Muslim Uprising of 1835 in Bahia
"In the course of explaining the causes and context of the uprising, Reis provides a fascinating social history of urban life and the African community in a city that was (and is) one of the most important centers of African culture in the ...
João José Reis, 1995
3
Brazil's Living Museum: Race, Reform, and Tradition in ...
Chronicling the period from the abolition of slavery in 1888 to the start of Brazil's military regime in 1964, Romo uncovers how the state's nonwhite majority moved from being a source of embarrassment to being a critical component of Bahia ...
Anadelia A. Romo, 2010
4
Moon Spotlight Salvador & Bahia
This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation, making navigating these two historic highlights of Brazil uncomplicated and enjoyable.
Michael Sommers, 2011
5
Sugar Plantations in the Formation of Brazilian Society: ...
The peculiarities of sugar-making and the nature of plantation labour are used throughout the book as keys to an understanding of roles and relationships in plantation society.
Stuart B. Schwartz, 1985
6
Mama Africa: Reinventing Blackness in Bahia
DIVAn examination of the meanings of blackness in the Brazilian state of Bahia, which is often called the most African part of Brazil./div "This thoughtful, stimulating study articulates a novel political geography for African diaspora ...
Patricia de Santana Pinho, 2010
7
Bahia Blues
The vivid sense of community at the heart of modern-day Brazil is revealed in this bittersweet lament.
Yasmina Traboulsi, 2007
8
From Slavery to Freedom in Brazil: Bahia, 1835-1900
The political and religious forces which led to the decline of the slave trade in nineteenth century Bahia, Brazil.
Dale Torston Graden, 2006
9
Salvador and the Best of Bahia, Brazil: Frommer's ShortCuts
This Frommer’s ShortCuts to Salvador and the Best of Bahia, Brazil includes: Salvador, Praia do Forte, Lençóis, Chapada Diamantina, Morro de São Paulo, Ilha de Boipeba, Barra Grande, and Itacaré. Search for more Frommer’s ShortCuts.
Frommer's ShortCuts, 2012
10
Race, State, and Armed Forces in Independence-Era Brazil: ...
Focusing on the military institutions (army, militia, and National Guard) of Bahia, Brazil, this book analyzes the region’s transition from Portuguese colony to province of the Brazilian Empire.
Hendrik Kraay, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAHIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Bahia is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Brazil Harvest Watch: Predicting The Harvest With Top Brazilian …
Last but not least, we head to a state that is also beginning to make some noise in the world of specialty coffee: Bahia. Here I spoke with Silvio ... «Sprudge, Jul 15»
2
Mist of the Earth: A Stunning Exhibition of the Brazilian Atlantic …
Its often hidden history - the Atlantic Forest, and Salvador de Bahia - have spurred her research into the essence of its treasures and threats. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
New all-day breakfast parmo will be on offer for Middlesbrough …
Eateries confirmed for Middlesbrough Restaurant Week so far include Akbars, Al Forno, Bahia Bistro, Central Park, Dosa Houze, Kebabish ... «Gazette Live, Jul 15»
4
Stars realign for Largo in Brazil
Largo Resources (TSXV: LGO) is maintaining its 2015 guidance at the Maracas Menchen vanadium mine in Bahia, Brazil, despite the slower ... «The Northern Miner, Jul 15»
5
Restaurants challenged to overhaul 'unhealthy' children's menus
... smaller portions of adventurous adult dishes like Xinxim & Bahia Moqueca,” said Katie Chatterton, food and beverage manager, Las Iguanas. «BigHospitality.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Rashidieh clashes raise fears of camp violence
Following the incident, Sidon MP Bahia Hariri met with Palestinian Ambassador Ashraf Dabour and Fatah Secretary in Lebanon Fathi Abu ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
7
interview with brazilian designers fernando + humberto campana
humberto campana: after graduating from law school, I lived in a small town in the state of bahia. I came back to sao paulo in the late 70s and ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
8
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport North Sold to CDIF
... (purchased in 2014); Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport; Bahia 101 Class-A office building development; 167-unit Sunrise Apartments in Tucson; ... «Hotel News Resource, Jul 15»
9
Brazil's Pernambuco seeking two panel manufacturers to set up in …
Azevedo said there is 82MW of capacity requiring equipment, and he highlighted Pernambuco's close proximity to the west of Bahia, which is ... «PV-Tech, Jul 15»
10
CHATA Dive Task Force - Dive Against Debris
Presidente Curacao, Barefoot Wines Curacao, NOVA, Selikor, Coca Cola, Bahia Apartments. A special thanks to GO WEST Diving for hosting ... «Curacao Chronicle, Jul 15»

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