Fortaleza

geographical name

For·​ta·​le·​za ˌfȯr-tə-ˈlā-zə How to pronounce Fortaleza (audio)
city and port on the Atlantic in northeastern Brazil population 2,452,185

Note: Fortaleza is the capital of the state of Ceará.

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“Fortaleza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fortaleza. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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