Terra da Garoa

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Terra da Garoa is a popular nickname for the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo, alluding to its characteristic light, misty rain.


Statements (24)

Predicate Object
instanceOf epithet
nickname
alludesTo light misty rain in São Paulo
appliesTo São Paulo
surface form: city of São Paulo
associatedWith São Paulo metropolitan area
surface form: Greater São Paulo metropolitan area

humid subtropical climate of São Paulo
belongsTo nicknames of cities in Brazil
country Brazil
culturalContext Brazilian urban culture
describes typical weather of São Paulo
hasCharacteristic reference to frequent drizzle
hasNotableFeature emphasis on persistent drizzle rather than heavy storms
hasTypeOfRain garoa (drizzle)
isNicknameOf São Paulo
language Portuguese
literalMeaning land of drizzle
refersTo São Paulo
region Southeast Region of Brazil
surface form: Southeast Brazil
timePeriodOfUse 20th century
21st century
usedFor São Paulo
surface form: Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo
usedIn media
popular speech
tourism promotion

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São Paulo nicknamed Terra da Garoa