Colorado US
ˌkɒləˈrɑːdoʊ
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Definition of Colorado - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographyUSstate in the western United StatesUS
  • I visited Colorado last summer for hiking.
CO
2.
US riverUSmajor river in the southwestern United StatesUS
  • The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon.
Colorado River
3.
Texas riverRareUSriver in Texas flowing to the Gulf of MexicoRareUS
  • The Colorado in Texas is great for fishing.
stream waterway
4.
Argentina riverRareUSriver in Argentina flowing to the AtlanticRareUS
  • The Colorado River in Argentina is beautiful.
river stream waterway
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Expressions with Colorado

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large river in the southwest US, known for recreation and nature
The Colorado River is famous for whitewater rafting.
dry area in SE California and NW Mexico
The Colorado Desert is home to unique plants and animals.
city in central Colorado, USA
Colorado Springs is known for its beautiful mountain views.
tawny-colored topaz found in Colorado
The jeweler showcased a Colorado topaz in the display.
agricultural pest originally from the eastern Rocky Mountains
Farmers struggle to control the Colorado potato beetle population.

Origin of Colorado

Spanish, colorado (colored red)

Terms with Colorado included in their meaning

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COabbr.
abr: Colorado
state in the western United States known for mountains
community
unincorporated community in Park County, Colorado
geography
census-designated place in Yuma County Colorado
Colorado
census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado
Colorado town
town in Washington County, Colorado
Colorado city
city in Adams County, Colorado, USA
city in USA
city in Colorado USA
geography
peak in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado

Examples of Colorado in a sentence

  • Many people move to Colorado for its outdoor activities.
  • The Colorado is vital for irrigation in the region.
  • Many species depend on the Colorado for survival.
  • The Colorado in Texas is prone to flooding.
  • Kayaking on the Colorado in Texas is popular.
  • The Colorado is vital for local agriculture.

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  1. French:Colorado, rivière Colorado, ...
  2. German:Colorado, Colorado River, ...
  3. Italian:Colorado, fiume Colorado, ...
  4. Spanish:Colorado, río Colorado, ...
  5. Portuguese:Colorado, Rio Colorado, ...
  6. Chinese:科罗拉多, 科罗拉多河, ...
  7. Japanese:コロラド州, コロラド川, ...
  8. Arabic:كُولُورَادُو, نَهْر كولورادو, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹלוֹרָדוֹ, נְהַר הַקוֹלוֹרָדוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:Колорадо, река Колорадо, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Колорадо, річка Колорадо, ...
  12. Hindi:कोलोराडो, कोलोराडो नदी, ...
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