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"Costa Rica" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Costa Rica", and "nuestros padres" is a phrase which is often translated as "our parents". Learn more about the difference between "Costa Rica" and "nuestros padres" below.
Costa Rica()
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Costa Rica
No te pierdas el Volcán Arenal si visitas Costa Rica.Don't miss the Arenal Volcano if you visit Costa Rica.
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nuestros padres()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. our parents
Nuestros padres se conocieron en un tren en Europa.Our parents met on a train in Europe.
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