Etymology

Southeast Region

Today it means: A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Full definition →

Portuguese Região Sudeste
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  1. Portuguese · calque ofRegião Sudeste
  2. English todaySoutheast Region

Calque of Portuguese Região Sudeste.

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