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Definition of parana

parana

/ˌpɑːrəˈnɑː/
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parana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in south-central South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina into the Río de la Plata.

2

A state located in the southern region of Brazil, notable for its agricultural output and the spectacular Iguaçu Falls.

Example

"Curitiba, the capital of Paraná, is celebrated globally for its innovative urban planning and public transportation network."

3

The capital city of the Argentine province of Entre Ríos, situated on the eastern bank of the Paraná River.

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.

• Rhymes for parana

• Nearby Words

paramilitary
paramount
paramour
parana
paranaiba
paranapanema
paranoia

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parana
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