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"México" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Mexico", and "Cozumel" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Cozumel". Learn more about the difference between "México" and "Cozumel" below.
México(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Mexico
La mayoría de México no celebra el cinco de mayo.The majority of Mexico doesn't celebrate May 5th.
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la Cozumel(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Cozumel
Cuando estuvimos en Cancún, visitamos Cozumel. Tiene unas playas maravillosas.When we went to Cancun, we visited Cozumel. It has wonderful beaches.
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