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"Los Angeles" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Los Ángeles", and "California" is a proper noun which is often translated as "California". Learn more about the difference between "Los Angeles" and "California" below.
Los Angeles()
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Los Ángeles
I'm currently working for the municipal government of Los Angeles.Actualmente trabajo para el gobierno municipal de Los Ángeles.
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California()
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. California
We took a trip to California to see the giant sequoia. Hicimos un viaje a California para ver las secoyas gigantes.
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