Petrópolis

[ pi-traw-poo-lis ]

noun

1. a city in SE Brazil, NE of Rio de Janeiro.

Petrópolis

/ peˈtrɔpulis /

noun

1. a city in SE Brazil, north of Rio de Janeiro: resort. Pop: 280 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Local authorities in Teresopolis, close to Petropolis, said that one person was still missing after the heavy rains.

From Seattle Times

At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.

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Above, a mudslide in Petrópolis.

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In many parts of Petrópolis, lots of poorly built houses are crowded onto hillsides.

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At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.

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