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Definition of belo horizonte
belo horizonte
belo horizonte Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in southeastern Brazil and the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, renowned for its modernist architecture, mountainous landscape, and significance as a prominent cultural and economic hub.
Example
"During her architectural tour of South America, she spent a week in Belo Horizonte admiring the early works of Oscar Niemeyer."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Portuguese, literally meaning 'beautiful horizon'. The city was named for its scenic views of the surrounding mountains when it was meticulously planned and established in the late 19th century.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belo horizonte. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belo horizonte