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Rusia es el país más grande del mundo.
A1Russia is the largest country in the world.
El viaje a Rusia fue muy largo pero fascinante.
A2The trip to Russia was very long but fascinating.
Moscú es la capital de Rusia.
A1Moscow is the capital of Russia.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
Even though 'Rusia' is a feminine country name, Spanish often skips the article 'la' when using it as the subject of a sentence: 'Rusia tiene...' (Russia has...).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Capitalization
Mistake: "Me gustaría visitar rusia."
Correction: Me gustaría visitar Rusia. (As a proper noun, it must be capitalized.)
⭐ Usage Tips
People and Language
To talk about someone from Russia, use 'un ruso' (a Russian man) or 'una rusa' (a Russian woman). The language is also called 'ruso'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rusia
Question 1 of 1
Which word is used to describe the language spoken in Rusia?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Rusia' always feminine?
Yes, 'Rusia' is always treated as a feminine noun (la Rusia), even though the article 'la' is often dropped when using the country name as the subject of a sentence.