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I'm a five-seasons griller! Did you know I added a new season? Living in Cali, I'm cooking in the yard all the time. I don't care what the weather is like. My hair is impervious to any kind of dampness, so I don't have too much to worry about.
Guy Fieri

Meaning of "Cali" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CALI

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PRONUNCIATION OF CALI

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALI

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cali is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CALI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cali

Cali

Santiago de Cali, usually known by its short name "Cali", is the capital of the Valle del Cauca department, and the most populous city in western Colombia with an estimated 2,319,655 residents according to 2005-2020/DANE population projections. The city spreads out across 560,3 km2 and 120,9 km2 of urban area, surpassing Medellín making Cali the second largest city in the country behind Bogotá. As the only major Colombian city with access to the Pacific coast it is the principal urban, cultural, and economic city in western Colombia, making the city one of the fastest growing economies in Colombia. The city was founded on 25 July 1536 by the Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar. It is the main sports center of Colombia, being the only Colombian city to have hosted the Pan American Games, and the 1992 World Wrestling Championships, ninth edition of the World Games in 2013. It hosted the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2014, and will host the World Youth Championships in Athletics in 2015.

Definition of Cali in the English dictionary

The definition of Cali in the dictionary is a city in SW Colombia: commercial centre in a rich agricultural region. Pop: 2 583 000.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALI

Calgary
Calgon
caliatour
Caliban
caliber
calibered
calibrate
calibrated
calibrater
calibration
calibrator
calibre
calibred
calices
caliche
calicle
calico
calico bush
calicular
Calicut

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALI

alkali
Bali
Bengali
Dali
Denali
Diwali
Ghazali
kali
Kigali
Malayali
Mali
Mexicali
Nepali
Pali
qawwali
Somali
tali
Ucayali
vali
wali

Synonyms and antonyms of Cali in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Cali» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CALI

Find out the translation of Cali to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Cali from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Cali» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卡利
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Cali
570 millions of speakers

English

Cali
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कैली
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

كالي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кали
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Cali
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Cali
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cali
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cali
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

칼리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cali
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Cali
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

cali
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cali
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Cali
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cali
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Калі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cali
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Cali
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Cali
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Cali
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Cali
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Cali

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALI»

The term «Cali» is very widely used and occupies the 10.769 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CALI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Cali» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Cali» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Cali

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QUOTES WITH «CALI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Cali.
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Guy Fieri
I'm a five-seasons griller! Did you know I added a new season? Living in Cali, I'm cooking in the yard all the time. I don't care what the weather is like. My hair is impervious to any kind of dampness, so I don't have too much to worry about.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALI»

Discover the use of Cali in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Cali and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cali Boys
Kassidy Maddox enjoys being the center of attention, juggling three men until she meets a new one who wants her for himself, and Jacobi turns to Kassidy for advice when she meets a boy who seems too good to be true.
Kelli London, 2012
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Cali, Colombia:
Annotation The aim of this report is to summarize the analytical work carried out as part of the City Development Strategy (CDS) process and to put forth for further discussion an initial set of recommendations to help the city recover from ...
‎2002
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The Bullet Or the Bribe: Taking Down Colombia's Cali Drug Cartel
Chepesiuk details the dramatic rise and fall of one of the world's most powerful drug cartels.
Ron Chepesiuk, 2003
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The Road to Cali
The Road to Cali is about not giving up. It is the story of a rescueof both a child and oneself. Also available on CD as an audiobook: www.ChateauHickey.com
Corinne Chateau, 2009
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Drug Lords: The Rise and Fall of the Cali Cartel
Taking down the world's biggest drug gang.
Ron Chepesiuk, 2005
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The New Zen Garden: Designing Quiet Spaces
IN THE TRADITION OF JAPANESE TOUCH FOR YOUR GARDEN, THE PERFECT BOOK FOR CONTEMPOLATING A ZEN-STYLE GARDEN FOR HOME OR TOWNHOUSE, YARD OR BALCONY. Japanese gardens are renowned for their serene and peaceful ambiance.
Joseph Cali, 2004
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Incident at Cali Station: Heaven Is Never Blind to Courage ...
Heaven Is Never Blind to Courage and Sacrifice Douglas Connaughton. As he spoke, the big soldier slowly circled the civilian. “It's the second time I've served with him. I wouldn't be on this little patrol unless I felt one hundred percent sure he ...
Douglas Connaughton, 2003
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At The Devil's Table: Inside the fall of the Cali cartel. ...
For years, he had climbed the ladder inside the Cali drug cartel, the world's most powerful crime syndicate, and risen to Head of Security. But he'd kept clean, avoided the dirty work, managed to sleep at night. Until now.
William C. Rempel, 2011
9
Cali Boys
Cali Boys showcases Joe Phillips' trademark art, which depicts boys on the verge of becoming men - but also contains new and exciting work.
‎2008
10
Transnational Criminal Organizations, Cybercrime, and Money ...
Villalobos, Luis E. — Bogotá Villegas Arias, Maria Deisy (Deicy) — Cali Villegas Bolanos, Silver Amado — Cali Zabaleta Sandoval, Nestor (one Colombian, two U.S. passports) — Cali Zuniga Osorio, Marco Fidel — Bogotá Entities: Name ...
James R. Richards, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Cali is used in the context of the following news items.
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Man faces charges for taking Detroit girl on 'sex tour'
Detroit — A California man nicknamed "Stac A Dollar" is facing federal sex trafficking and child pornography charges in the case of a ... «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
2
Mack Cali Realty Corp Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks (CLI)
Mack Cali Realty Corp logo Mack Cali Realty Corp (NYSE:CLI) was upgraded by Zacks from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Monday, ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
3
Editorial: Common sense in Cali
Kudos to California Gov. Jerry Brown — yes, that Jerry Brown — for signing a law that makes it tougher for families in his state to skip required ... «Boston Herald, Jul 15»
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The stunning surroundings of Montage Laguna Beach in Cali
The stunning surroundings of Montage Laguna Beach in Cali. Take a look at the stunning surroundings of Montage Laguna Beach, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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'Cali' will be available in Lackawanna libraries
Lackawanna County residents will soon be able to watch “The Trouble with Cali” at home. Actor-director Paul Sorvino agreed county ... «Citizens Voice, Jul 15»
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Sizzling entertainment is Cali-R promise
Cali-R, celebrating memories of the late lamented California Ballroom in Dunstable, returns to the marquee at Dunstablians Rugby Club on ... «Leighton Buzzard Today, Jul 15»
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USA names team of 49 for IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali
The USA will be represented by 49 athletes – including three world youth leaders – at the IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 later ... «International Association of Athletics Federations, Jul 15»
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Shereen hoping for last hurrah in Cali before sitting for SPM
The Cali meet will be her last competition for this year as she'll be taking a break to prepare for her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
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Two weeks to go – IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015
The IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 will get underway in exactly two weeks' time and final entry figures confirm that it will be the ... «International Association of Athletics Federations, Jul 15»
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Sooner mailbag: Cali Sooners?
After that, though, the Cali Sooner probabilities sort of take a hit. OU seems to be in the conversation for a number of Cali prospects, but are ... «OU Insider, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cali [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cali>. Apr 2024 ».
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