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"México" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Mexico", and "DF" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "Mexico City". Learn more about the difference between "México" and "DF" below.
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Mexico
La mayoría de México no celebra el cinco de mayo.The majority of Mexico doesn't celebrate May 5th.
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An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
a. Mexico City
La única parte de México que conozco es el DF.The only part of Mexico I ever visited is Mexico City.
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