No. 4,395 in Spanish
ucayali
"Ucayali" is not a Spanish word but the name of a river and region in Peru.
In a sentence
El río Ucayali es uno de los principales afluentes del Amazonas.
The Ucayali River is one of the main tributaries of the Amazon.
The word 'Ucayali' here is used as a proper noun, referencing a specific geographical location, namely, a river in Peru.
He leído un libro fascinante sobre la biodiversidad del Ucayali.
I have read a fascinating book about the biodiversity of the Ucayali.
In this sentence, 'Ucayali' serves as a proper noun and a direct reference to the region named Ucayali, focusing on its ecological aspects.
La región del Ucayali tiene una cultura y tradiciones muy ricas.
The Ucayali region has very rich culture and traditions.
Here, 'Ucayali' is used as a geographical identifier referring to the Ucayali region, emphasizing its anthropological attributes.
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