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• Nombre propio que designa un estado del centro-oeste de Estados Unidos, situado en las Montañas Rocosas, así como varios ríos, entre ellos uno en Texas y un gran río del suroeste de Estados Unidos que atraviesa el Gran Cañón y desemboca en el golfo de California.

A proper noun referring to a state in the west central United States, located in the Rocky Mountains, as well as to several rivers, including one in Texas and a major river in the southwestern US that flows through the Grand Canyon and into the Gulf of California.

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1. State in the USAA2formalamerican

   A state located in the west-central part of the United States, known for its Rocky Mountain landscape.

   Estado de Colorado

   • Denver is the capital city of Colorado.
   • She moved to Colorado to enjoy the mountain scenery.
   • Colorado is famous for its skiing resorts.

2. River in TexasB1formalamerican

   A river that flows through central Texas and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

   Río Colorado (Texas)

   • The Colorado River in Texas is a major water source for the region.
   • They went fishing along the banks of the Colorado River in Texas.
   • The river's path through Texas is about 1,387 kilometers long.

3. Major Southwestern US RiverB1formalamerican

   A major river in the southwestern United States, originating in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado and flowing through several states and into Mexico.

   Río Colorado

   • The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
   • Many cities rely on the Colorado River for their water supply.
   • The river forms part of the border between California and Arizona.