No. 6,532 in Spanish
cali
"Cali" is a nickname for Santiago de Cali, a city in Colombia.
In a sentence
Cali es una ciudad hermosa en Colombia.
Cali is a beautiful city in Colombia.
The word 'Cali' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of the city known officially as Santiago de Cali.
En verano, el clima en Cali es muy cálido.
In summer, the weather in Cali is very warm.
The word 'Cali' again is a proper noun, but here its mention is to give context about a location in relation to weather conditions.
Durante el festival cultural, Cali se llena de música y baile.
During the cultural festival, Cali fills with music and dance.
This usage shows 'Cali' as identifying the city where a cultural event takes place, highlighting its association with cultural activities.
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