No. 1,748 in Spanish
marta
"Marta" in Spanish can refer to a female given name ("Martha") or a type of animal, the "marten," which is a small carnivorous mammal.
In a sentence
Marta es una amiga muy especial para mí.
Marta is a very special friend to me.
In this sentence, 'Marta' is used as a proper noun, serving as the name of a specific person.
La marta es un animal que vive en los bosques.
The marten is an animal that lives in the forests.
Here, 'marta' refers to a common noun, designating a type of small carnivorous mammal found in natural habitats.
Voy a buscar el cuadro pintado por Marta en la galería.
I am going to look for the painting made by Marta in the gallery.
In this instance, 'Marta' identifies an individual who is presumably the creator of the painting, again as a proper noun.
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