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Almeida

American  
[ahl-mey-duh] / ɑlˈmeɪ də /

noun

  1. Francisco de 1450?–1510, Portuguese military leader: first Portuguese viceroy in India.


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Susana Almeida, a 56‑year‑old retiree from Portugal, said she had been impressed by the city but shaken by the past few days.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The play is being adapted by Duncan Macmillan, whose credits include People, Places, Things, and directed by Dominic Cooke, who will become artistic director of London's Almeida Theatre later this year.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Rupert Goold, artistic director of the Almeida Theatre, described Sir Tom as the "most supportive, most generous man" whose "magic was present in everything he wrote".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

"It's encouraging news that daily control isn't fixed. It can be strengthened through practical strategies such as setting priorities or reframing what's within reach," Almeida said.

From Science Daily • Oct. 20, 2025

The waiting began in 1934, the spring before she married Jorge del Pino, when she was still Celia Almeida.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García