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"ANA" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "ANA", and "Maria" is a proper noun which is often translated as "María". Learn more about the difference between "ANA" and "Maria" below.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
1. (American Nurses Association)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. ANA
I renewed my nursing credentials through the ANA.Renové mis credenciales de enfermería a través de ANA.
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Maria(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. María
I can't believe Maria isn't going to be on Sesame Street anymore.No puedo creer que María no saldrá nunca más en Plaza Sésamo.
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