No. 1,541 in Spanish
suiza
"Suiza" means "Switzerland" in English.
In a sentence
En invierno, los paisajes de Suiza son hermosos.
In winter, the landscapes of Switzerland are beautiful.
In this sentence, 'Suiza' refers to the country Switzerland, specifically highlighting its landscapes during winter.
Me encanta el diseño de la suiza que compré ayer.
I love the design of the Swiss watch I bought yesterday.
Here, 'suiza' is used as a noun derived from the adjective 'suizo/-a' meaning 'Swiss', referring to a watch made in Switzerland.
Beatriz se mudó a Suiza para estudiar en una prestigiosa universidad.
Beatriz moved to Switzerland to study at a prestigious university.
In this context, 'Suiza' once again denotes the country, emphasizing its appeal for academic pursuit.
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