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• Nome próprio que designa um estado na região centro-oeste dos Estados Unidos, situado nas Montanhas Rochosas, além de vários rios, incluindo um no Texas e um importante rio do sudoeste dos EUA que atravessa o Grand Canyon e deságua no Golfo da Califórnia.

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.

   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.

   Rio no 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.

   Rio 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.