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It
is often difficult to determine
which word is most commonly used
in Latin America or Spain by
checking only one dictionary
source. Cross-checking the
word in at least 3 dictionaries
usually indicates one term as
being more commonly used as the
most common term. For
example, if one is looking for
the Spanish word for bedroom,
the first dictionary may show
terms such as alcoba, recámara,
dormitorio, or cuarto.
Checking several sources may
indicate that dormitorio or
alcoba is used more commonly in
Spain, whereas recámara or
cuarto may be used more commonly
in Mexico or among Spanish-speaking
Americans.
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