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califòrnia
"Califòrnia" in Catalan means "California" in English, referring to the U.S. state.
In a sentence
Vaig visitar Califòrnia l'estiu passat.
I visited California last summer.
Here, 'Califòrnia' is used as a proper noun to denote the geographical location, specifically the state of California.
El clima de Califòrnia és molt agradable.
The weather in California is very nice.
The word 'Califòrnia' again serves as a proper noun, emphasizing its characteristics, specifically its climate.
Califòrnia és famosa pel seu cinema i la indústria tecnològica.
California is famous for its cinema and technology industry.
In this sentence, 'Califòrnia' is used to highlight the cultural and industrial significance of the state.
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