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"Laura" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Laura", and "Elena" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Helen". Learn more about the difference between "Laura" and "Elena" below.
la Laura(
low
-
rah
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Laura
Laura siempre va al trabajo en bicicleta.Laura always rides her bicycle to work.
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la Elena(
eh
-
leh
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nah
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Helen
Elena se muda a Londres para trabajar.Helen is moving to London for work.
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