No. 3,001 in Spanish
colima
"Colima" is a proper noun referring to a Mexican state and its capital city.
In a sentence
Colima es un estado en México famoso por sus paisajes.
Colima is a state in Mexico famous for its landscapes.
Here, 'Colima' is used as a proper noun referring to a geographical location—a state in Mexico.
La capital del estado de Colima también se llama Colima.
The capital of the state of Colima is also called Colima.
In this case, 'Colima' is used to refer both to the state and its capital city, emphasizing its dual application as a proper noun.
El volcán de Colima es un impresionante símbolo natural.
The Colima volcano is an impressive natural symbol.
Here, 'Colima' is utilized as an attributive proper noun describing the volcano commonly associated with the state of Colima.
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