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"Hungary" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Hungría", and "Budapest" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Budapest". Learn more about the difference between "Hungary" and "Budapest" below.
Hungary(
huhng
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guh
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ri
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Hungría
His ancestors emigrated from Hungary to the United States.Sus antepasados emigraron de Hungría a los Estados Unidos.
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Budapest(
bu
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duh
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pehst
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Budapest
Tom moved to Budapest after he graduated, and he says it's a great city to live in.Tom se mudó a Budapest después de graduarse y dice que es una gran ciudad para vivir.
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