No. 10,012 in Spanish
canarias
"Canarias" refers to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa.
In a sentence
Las Islas Canarias son un destino turístico muy popular.
The Canary Islands are a very popular tourist destination.
In this sentence, 'Canarias' refers to the geographical region of the Canary Islands in Spain, emphasizing their importance as a tourist destination.
El canario es el gentilicio de los habitantes de Canarias.
Canarian is the demonym for the inhabitants of the Canary Islands.
Here, 'Canarias' is used to refer to the collective islands where the Canarians reside, highlighting the inhabitants within the geographic region.
Mi familia vive en Canarias desde hace muchos años.
My family has lived in the Canary Islands for many years.
In this sentence, 'Canarias' indicates the place of residence, portraying the islands as a living space.
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