| Noun | 1. | Recife - a port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlanticcity, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country Brasil, Brazil, Federative Republic of Brazil - the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter | |