No. 3,148 in Spanish
toyota
"Toyota" is not a Spanish word; it is a Japanese brand of automobiles.
In a sentence
Compramos un Toyota nuevo el mes pasado.
We bought a new Toyota last month.
In this sentence, 'Toyota' is used as a noun and is a proper noun referring to the specific brand of an automobile.
El Toyota que vimos en el concesionario era rojo.
The Toyota we saw at the dealership was red.
Here, 'Toyota' also acts as a proper noun but is specifically used to mention a vehicle of that brand, indicating a particular class of objects.
Dicen que Toyota fabrica vehículos muy fiables y eficientes.
They say that Toyota manufactures very reliable and efficient vehicles.
In this context, 'Toyota' refers to the company as an entity, emphasizing its capacity for production and reputation.
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