corea
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Mi amigo es de Corea del Sur.
A1My friend is from South Korea.
La cultura de Corea es fascinante.
A2The culture of Korea is fascinating.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Article
Unlike English, Spanish often uses the definite article ('la') before country names, especially when describing them: 'La bella Corea' (The beautiful Korea).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El Corea (Masculine article)"
Correction: La Corea (Feminine article is correct, as 'Corea' is feminine).
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization
Although the word 'corea' itself is often seen in lowercase in dictionaries, always capitalize country names when writing sentences: 'Viajamos a Corea.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corea
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'corea' is used in the following sentence: 'Ella corea la canción con mucha emoción.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'corea' sometimes capitalized and sometimes not?
When referring to the country (Korea), it must be capitalized: 'Corea'. When it is used as a verb form (he/she chants) or the name of the medical condition, it is usually written in lowercase.
How can I tell if 'corea' is the country or a verb form?
If it is the country, it will be capitalized and often preceded by 'la' (La Corea). If it is a verb, it will likely follow a subject (Él corea) or be at the start of a command (¡Corea!).