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"New York" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Nueva York", and "New York City" is a proper noun which is often translated as "ciudad de Nueva York". Learn more about the difference between "New York" and "New York City" below.
New York(
nu
york
)A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
1. (U.S. state)
a. Nueva York
My grandmother lives in upstate New York.Mi abuela vive en el norte del estado de Nueva York.
2. (city)
a. Nueva York
Visiting New York at Christmas and strolling along Fifth Avenue is wonderful.Visitar Nueva York en Navidad y pasear por la Quinta Avenida es maravilloso.
New York City(
nu
york
sih
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di
)A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
1. (city)
a. ciudad de Nueva York
The tour starts in Times Square in New York City.El recorrido empieza en Times Square en la ciudad de Nueva York.
b. Nueva York
Will you visit any museums during your trip to New York City?¿Visitarás algunos museos durante tu viaje a Nueva York?
