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"Geneva" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Ginebra", and "Switzerland" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Suiza". Learn more about the difference between "Geneva" and "Switzerland" below.
Geneva(
juh
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ni
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vuh
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Ginebra
I flew out to meet a friend in Geneva.Fui en avión a encontrarme con una amiga en Ginebra.
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Switzerland(
swiht
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suhr
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lihnd
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Suiza
We visited Lake Geneva when we were in Switzerland.Visitamos el lago de Ginebra cuando estábamos en Suiza.
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