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colorado

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌkɑɫɝˈædoʊ// col·orado Archaic

n. a state in the western United States known for its high mountains and beautiful nature. It is also the name of a major river in the same region.

n. a state in the western United States, situated in the Rocky Mountains; also refers to a major river flowing through the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.


SIMPLE

We are planning a hiking trip to Colorado this summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people move to Colorado to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and the world-class ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains.

COMPLEX

The Colorado River is a vital water source for several western states, supporting both agricultural irrigation and the hydroelectric power needs of major metropolitan areas like Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Synonyms
Origin

From Spanish colorado (“red, ruddy, colored”), usually from the reddish appearance of some silt-laden rivers, or from Portuguese colorado in the case of Brazilian locations.

Usage

Always capitalised as it is a proper name.

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