No. 7,825 in Spanish
maradona
"Maradona" does not have a direct dictionary definition in Spanish; it typically refers to Diego Maradona, the famous Argentine football player.
In a sentence
Maradona fue un excelente jugador de fútbol.
Maradona was an excellent soccer player.
Here, 'Maradona' refers to the legendary Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona, used as a proper noun to state a fact about his proficiency in football.
En el parque, ese niño juega al fútbol como Maradona.
In the park, that child plays soccer like Maradona.
In this context, 'Maradona' serves as a comparative term, symbolizing exceptional skill in soccer, attributing the child's playing ability to similar excellence.
Hacer una maradona en el campo es impresionante.
Performing a 'maradona' on the field is impressive.
Here, 'maradona' is used as a common noun to represent a specific soccer move or trick associated with Diego Maradona, illustrating it as a term that has transcended the person's name to denote a concept in the sport.
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