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"Javier" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Xavier", and "yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I". Learn more about the difference between "Javier" and "yo" below.
Javier(
hah
-
byehr
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Xavier
Javier nació en Toledo, España, pero vive en Los Ángeles.Xavier was born in Toledo, Spain, but he lives in Los Angeles.
b. Javier
A la gente acá en Seattle le cuesta pronunciar el nombre de Javier.It's hard for people here in Seattle to pronounce the name Javier.
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yo(
yoh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. I
Yo soy su hermana.I am her sister.
a. me
Ella es más joven que yo.She is younger than me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ego
Tu yo es tu esencia.Your ego is your essence.
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