State of Espírito Santo
Brazilian state
Espírito Santo, a state in southeastern Brazil, is known for its tropical beaches and mountainous nature preserves. Founded in 1551, the capital and port city Vitória has a compact colonial-era center. Across narrow Vitória Bay lies Vila Velha,...
Espírito Santo definition: a state in E Brazil. 15196 sq. mi. (39360 sq. km). Capital. See examples of ESPÍRITO SANTO used in a sentence.
a state of E Brazil, on the Atlantic: swampy coastal plain with mountains in the west; heavily forested. Capital: Vitória. Pop: 3 201 722 (2002).