Belém

[ buh-lem; Portuguese bey-len ]

/ bəˈlɛm; Portuguese beɪˈlɛ̃ /

a seaport in N Brazil on the Pará River.

Also called Pará.

Example sentences from the Web for belem

But as one moves back, one quickly discovers that Belem is somewhat of a maze.

Portugal's Kings of Pastry |Molly Hannon |April 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
With 150 employees, Belem carries a certain old-world charm.

Portugal's Kings of Pastry |Molly Hannon |April 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Since 1837, Pasteis de Belem has satiated the city's sweet tooth, becoming a landmark of Portuguese gastronomic pride.

Portugal's Kings of Pastry |Molly Hannon |April 5, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
"We must look out for some nice young lady at Belem," said Minha.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon |Jules Verne

I was much struck with the beauty of many of the churches in Lisbon, and also interested with the schools at Belem.

Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa |Alfred W. Drayson
Nicolas the Frenchman is first mentioned in 1517 as working at Belem.

Portuguese Architecture |Walter Crum Watson
Belem also possessed splendid treasures, among them a cross of silver filigree and jewels which is still preserved.

Portuguese Architecture |Walter Crum Watson
Accordingly João de Castilho was summoned back from Belem and by 1528 had got to work.

Portuguese Architecture |Walter Crum Watson

Belém

/ (Portuguese bəˈlẽi) /

a port in N Brazil, the capital of Pará state, on the Pará River: major trading centre for the Amazon basin. Pop: 2 097 000 (2005 est)