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sao francisco

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A major river in Brazil that flows entirely within the country, running north and then east before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, and serving as a crucial water source for the semi-arid northeastern region.

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the American city of San Francisco; 'São Francisco' is the Portuguese spelling and most commonly refers to the major Brazilian river, rather than the Californian city.

• Nearby Words

santol
santolina
sanvitalia
sao francisco
sao paulo
sao tome
sao tome and principe

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sao francisco. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sao-francisco
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