Funchal

American

[foon-shahl] / fʊ̃ˈʃɑl /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of the Madeira islands, on SE Madeira: winter resort.

Funchal British

/ f[~u]ˈʃal /

noun

the capital and chief port of the Madeira Islands, on the S coast of Madeira. Pop: 103 962 (2001)

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In 2014, long-term rival Ronaldo unveiled a statue of himself at his personal museum in Funchal of the island of Madeira.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Ellard also won four medals - including double gold - at the European Championships in Funchal, Madeira, in April.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Funchal is known for the Madeira Botanical Garden, which has sweeping views of the city and ocean.

From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2022

The son of a salesman and a hairdresser, Mr. Rocha said his childhood in a working-class neighborhood of Funchal, Madeira’s picturesque capital, was tumultuous.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2021

“Yes. You’ll carry a mixed cargo to Lisbon, and stop at Funchal, in the Madeira Islands. Then on to Manila.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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