parana
parana Lexical Profile
• noun
A major river in south-central South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina into the Río de la Plata.
"The Itaipu Dam, located on the Paraná River, is one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world."
A state located in the southern region of Brazil, notable for its agricultural output and the spectacular Iguaçu Falls.
"Curitiba, the capital of Paraná, is celebrated globally for its innovative urban planning and public transportation network."
The capital city of the Argentine province of Entre Ríos, situated on the eastern bank of the Paraná River.
"We traveled to Paraná to admire its historic nineteenth-century architecture and scenic riverfront parks."
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost universally capitalized as 'Paraná' in English, this proper noun requires context to determine whether it refers to the massive South American river, the Brazilian state, or the Argentine city.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Tupi language 'para'na', meaning 'like the sea' (from 'para' meaning sea, and 'nã' meaning similar to), originally referring to the immense width and volume of the river.
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