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No. 8,273 in Spanish

phoenix

The Spanish word for "phoenix" is "fénix," and it refers to a mythological bird that symbolizes immortality and rebirth by rising from its ashes.

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  • El ave fénix renace de sus cenizas.

    The phoenix rises from its ashes.

    The word 'fénix' is used here as a mythical bird representing rebirth and renewal.

  • La ciudad de Phoenix está en el estado de Arizona.

    The city of Phoenix is in the state of Arizona.

    'Phoenix' is used as a proper noun, the name of a U.S. city.

  • Me sentí como un fénix después de superar esa situación difícil.

    I felt like a phoenix after overcoming that difficult situation.

    'Fénix' is applied metaphorically to symbolize resilience and overcoming adversity, reflecting the mythical characteristics of the bird.

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