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dominicana
"Dominicana" in English means "Dominican," referring to something or someone from the Dominican Republic.
In a sentence
A República Dominicana está localizada no Caribe.
The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean.
Here, 'dominicana' is used as an adjective describing 'Republic', indicating the geographic or national identity of the location.
Ela é dominicana e tem muito orgulho de sua cultura.
She is Dominican and is very proud of her culture.
In this sentence, 'dominicana' functions as a nationality adjective, referring to a person who hails from the Dominican Republic.
Gostei muito da culinária dominicana que provei na viagem.
I really liked the Dominican cuisine I tried during the trip.
'Dominicana' is used here to describe the cuisine, suggesting dishes characteristic of the Dominican Republic.
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