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Sonora

Sonora (name) means a state in northwestern Mexico, on the US border, known for its desert landscape. Example: “The Sonoran Desert stretches across Sonora and into Arizona.”

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A state in northwestern Mexico, on the US border, known for its desert landscape.
"The Sonoran Desert stretches across Sonora and into Arizona."

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In plain EnglishA Mexican state that gives its name to the Sonoran Desert.

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Etymology

Borrowed through Spanish, possibly from an indigenous Opata word.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sonora” mean?

The word “Sonora” means a state in northwestern Mexico, on the US border, known for its desert landscape. In plain terms, a Mexican state that gives its name to the Sonoran Desert.

How do you use “Sonora” in a sentence?

Here is “Sonora” used in a sentence: “The Sonoran Desert stretches across Sonora and into Arizona.”

What part of speech is “Sonora”?

“Sonora” is a name.

Where does the word “Sonora” come from?

The word “Sonora” comes from Spanish. Borrowed through Spanish, possibly from an indigenous Opata word.

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