what does diamantina mean?

Answer 1

In Mexico at least, we use the word "diamantina" to refer to "glitter". Those tiny pieces of square and shiny metalic paper that come in different colors used for decorating. It is also added to (certain types of) women's nail polish and kids' make-up.

This is a picture of an object covered in "diamantina" or glitter:
http://www.happynews.com/living/create/make-sand-glitter.jpg

Nail polish:
http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/8156/vernizesglitter4mz.jpg

Answer 2

It is a town in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina

Diamantina, a colonial village set like a jewel in a necklace of inhospitable rocky mountains, recalls the exploits of diamond prospectors in the 18th century and testifies to the triumph of human cultural and artistic endeavour over the environment.

Justification for Inscription
Criterion (ii) Diamantina shows how explorers of the Brazilian territory, diamond prospectors, and representatives of the Crown were able to adapt European models to an American context in the 18th century, thus creating a culture that was faithful to its roots yet completely original. Criterion (iv) The urban and architectural group of Diamantina, perfectly integrated into a wild landscape, is a fine example of an adventurous spirit combined with a quest for refinement so typical of human nature.

Answer 3

It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Brazil

Answer 4

In Italian it is also an adjective. It means "crystal clear" or "sparkley bright" like a diamond (diamante = diamond).

Answer 5

diamond-like woman, in Portuguese, most likely referring to hardness, meaning an unyealding character.