No. 1,514 in Spanish
colón
"Colón" is the Spanish word for "Columbus" and also refers to the currency of Costa Rica and El Salvador.
In a sentence
El colón es la moneda oficial de Costa Rica.
The colón is the official currency of Costa Rica.
Here, 'colón' is used to refer to the currency, indicating its function as a monetary unit.
Cristóbal Colón descubrió América en 1492.
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
In this sentence, 'Colón' refers to the historical figure Christopher Columbus, showing its usage as a proper noun.
La avenida Colón tiene muchos restaurantes interesantes.
Colón Avenue has many interesting restaurants.
'Colón' in this case is used as a name for a specific location, demonstrating its role in toponymy.
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