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Definition of são paulo
são paulo
Adjective:Paulistano
• noun
1
The most populous city in Brazil and the Americas, located in the southeastern part of the country, serving as the capital of the state of São Paulo and a major global financial, commercial, and cultural center.
2
A populous and economically prominent state in southeastern Brazil, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast and having the city of São Paulo as its capital.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of São paulo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/são-paulo