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"País" is a form of "país", a noun which is often translated as "country". "David" is a proper noun which is often translated as "David". Learn more about the difference between "país" and "David" below.
el país(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. country
Se está invirtiendo mucho dinero en países en vías de desarrollo.A lot of money is being invested in developing countries.
China es el país más poblado del mundo.China is the world's most populous country.
a. land
Él viene de un país lejano y misterioso.He comes from a distant and mysterious land.
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David(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. David
Les presento a David; mi novio.This is David; my boyfriend.
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