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3 Νοε 2016 · The name Rio de Janeiro, which translates in English to literally ‘January River’, was the result of a mistake by Portuguese explorer Gaspar de Lemos. Lemos left Portugal in 1501 on an expedition and arrived at a huge bay in Brazil, known nowadays as Guanabara Bay, the following January.
9 Αυγ 2016 · The name "Rio de Janeiro" literally translates to "River of January" in Portuguese, which is actually a misnomer because there is no river in Rio.
Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d(ʒi) ʒɐˈne(j)ɾu] ⓘ [6]), or simply Rio, [7] is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo ) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.
Meaning of Rio de Janeiro in English. Rio de Janeiro is a city located in Brazil that is known for its vibrant culture and beautiful beaches. But have you ever wondered what the name “Rio de Janeiro” means in English? Translated directly, “Rio de Janeiro” means “January River” in English.
14 Οκτ 2024 · Rio de Janeiro n (proper noun, genitive Rio de Janeiros or (optionally with an article) Rio de Janeiro) A municipality, the state capital of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; former capital of Brazil. Synonym: Rio. A state of the Southeast Region, Brazil.
A city of southeast Brazil on Guanabara Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The city's name, Portuguese for "River of January," reflects the fact that the first European explorers to visit the bay, in January 1502, believed it was the mouth of a river.
25 Ιουν 2024 · Rio de Janeiro, which translates to “January River” in English, was named by Portuguese navigators who arrived at the city’s original site on January 1, 1502. According to historical accounts, Portuguese explorer Gaspar de Lemos surveyed the future site of Rio de Janeiro on that fateful day.
