Curitiba

Curitiba is a major Brazilian city, often referred to in Portuguese as a planned metropolis known for its green spaces and cultural institutions. Though foreign, the name is used in travel and business contexts worldwide. This noun denotes the city itself, not the people, and is typically capitalized. In pronunciation, stress falls on the second syllable, approximating KO-O-ree-TEE-bah for English-adapted speech, with regional Portuguese influence on vowel quality.