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Eight months later, having left Columbia, I was studying physics in a summer program and working in Colorado when I decided to enroll as a graduate student in biophysics.
Sidney Altman

Meaning of "Colorado" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COLORADO

Spanish, literally: red, from Latin colōrātus coloured, tinted red.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COLORADO

Colorado  [ˌkɒləˈrɑːdəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLORADO

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colorado 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 COLORADO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Colorado

Colorado is a U.S. state encompassing most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is part of the Western United States, the Southwestern United States, and the Mountain States. Colorado is the 8th most extensive and the 22nd most populous of the 50 United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Colorado was 5,268,367 on July 1, 2013, an increase of 4.76% since the 2010 United States Census. The state was named for the Colorado River, which Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy silt the river carried from the mountains. On August 1, 1876, U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado to the Union as the 38th state. Colorado is nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state in the centennial year of the United States Declaration of Independence. Colorado is bordered by the northwest state of Wyoming to the north, the Midwest states of Nebraska and Kansas to the northeast and east, on the south by New Mexico and Oklahoma, on the west by Utah, and Arizona to the southwest.

Definition of Colorado in the English dictionary

The first definition of Colorado in the dictionary is a state of the central US: consists of the Great Plains in the east and the Rockies in the west; drained chiefly by the Colorado, Arkansas, South Platte, and Rio Grande Rivers. Capital: Denver. Pop: 4 550 688. Area: 269 998 sq km Abbreviation: Colo., CO. Other definition of Colorado is a river in SW North America, rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing southwest to the Gulf of California: famous for the 1600 km of canyons along its course. Length: about 2320 km. Colorado is also a river in central Texas, flowing southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. Length: about 1450 km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLORADO


adelantado
ˌædəlænˈtɑːdəʊ
aficionado
əˌfɪʃjəˈnɑːdəʊ
avocado
ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ
bardo
ˈbɑːdəʊ
Delgado
dɛlˈɡɑːdəʊ
desperado
ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdəʊ
dorado
dəˈrɑːdəʊ
eldorado
ˌeldəˈrɑːdəʊ
enamorado
ɪnæməˈrɑːdəʊ
malgrado
mælˈɡrɑːdəʊ
Manado
məˈnɑːdəʊ
mikado
mɪˈkɑːdəʊ
passado
pəˈsɑːdəʊ
Prado
ˈprɑːdəʊ
privado
prɪˈvɑːdəʊ
Ricardo
rɪˈkɑːdəʊ
sado
ˈsɑːdəʊ
soldado
səʊlˈdɑːdəʊ
tardo
ˈtɑːdəʊ
tostado
tɒˈstɑːdəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLORADO

Colorado beetle
Colorado Desert
Colorado ruby
Colorado Springs
Colorado topaz

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLORADO

Abbado
ado
afficionado
bastinado
bravado
Corcovado
cruzado
dado
El Dorado
escapado
fado
hacendado
incommunicado
incomunicado
Machado
muscovado
reformado
Salado
tornado
zapateado

Synonyms and antonyms of Colorado in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Colorado» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLORADO

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

Translator English - Chinese

科罗拉多州
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Colorado
570 millions of speakers

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Colorado
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलोराडो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كولورادو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Колорадо
278 millions of speakers

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Colorado
270 millions of speakers

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কলোরাডো
260 millions of speakers

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Colorado
220 millions of speakers

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Colorado
190 millions of speakers

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Colorado
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コロラド州
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콜로라도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Colorado
85 millions of speakers
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Colorado
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொலராடோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोलोरॅडो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kolorado
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Colorado
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kolorado
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Колорадо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Colorado
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Κολοράντο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Colorado
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Colorado
10 millions of speakers
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Colorado
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Colorado

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLORADO»

The term «Colorado» is very widely used and occupies the 4.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLORADO» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «COLORADO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Colorado.
1
Sidney Altman
Eight months later, having left Columbia, I was studying physics in a summer program and working in Colorado when I decided to enroll as a graduate student in biophysics.
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Scott Anderson
In keeping with original Mormon teachings, much of the property in Hildale and Colorado City is held in trust for the church. Striving to be as self-sufficient as possible, the community grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and everyone, including children, is expected to help bring in the yield.
3
Louis Bacon
I am proud to place Tercio Red River into a conservation easement forever protecting this spectacular landscape with Colorado Open Lands.
4
Robert T. Bakker
Since then I have held many jobs at museums in Colorado and Wyoming. I have also taught summer courses at the University of Colorado.
5
Gary Bauer
As long as there's land available, single-family homes will be built, and Colorado residents will always go for a single-family over a condo.
6
Bob Beauprez
In my native Boulder County, Colorado, the fracking fanatics are out in force. They are marching door-to-door, petitions and mythology in hand, and they are storming city council and county commissioner meetings.
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Ella R. Bloor
I shall never forget the despair and agony on the parents' faces on the awful day of the funeral when the 13 little children, victims not only of John D. Rockefeller, but of the government of the state of Colorado were buried.
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Ken Buck
If 'extreme' means that I am unwilling to go to Washington, D.C., and do what President Obama tells me, then so be it. But I am certainly not going to Washington, D.C. to represent the interests of D.C. I'm going there to represent Colorado values.
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Ken Buck
I don't believe that the science is settled on man-made climate change. And so - while I live in Colorado - you see where I live. I love the environment. And - and I want to make sure we do everything we can to protect the environment. I don't want government to put artificial standards on us.
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Ken Buck
I have said that I am in favor of personhood as a concept. I am not taking a position on any of the state amendments, and I have said over and over again - and it has been reported over and over again - that I am not in favor of banning any common forms of birth control in Colorado or in the United States.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLORADO»

Discover the use of Colorado in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Colorado and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Colorado Kid
Was it an impossible crime? Or something stranger still...? No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained.
Stephen King, 2005
2
Colorado
In this volume, master photographer David Muench returns to Colorado with his son Marc to capture new images of Colorado's natural wonders--covering a wide range of landscapes, activities and communities. Photos.
‎2001
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Colorado
Surveys the geography, history, people, and customs of the highest state.
Eleanor H. Ayer, 1997
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Colorado
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, and landmarks of Colorado"--Provided by publisher.
Eleanor Ayer, Eleanor H. Ayer, Dan Elish, 2005
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Colorado
Introduces the fast-growing state of Colorado, whose dramatic natural beauty lures thousands of visitors each year.
Deborah Kent, 1989
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Colorado's Fourteeners: From Hikes to Climbs
A guide to hiking and climbing Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks
Gerry Roach, 1999
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Hiking Colorado's Geology
This new destination guide offers understanding of the many unique and spectacular geologic formations of Colorado. 8-page color photo insert. 80 b&w photos. 14 maps.
Ralph Lee Hopkins, Lindy Birkel Hopkins, 2000
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Winning Big in Colorado Small Claims Court: How to Sue and ...
People just like you win everyday in small claims court! Winning Big in Colorado Small Claims Court will give you the knowledge and confidence to file, prepare, and present your own case.
Charles P. Brackney, 2002
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Colorado
Introduces the geography, history, and people of Colorado and provides basic information about the state.
Jose Maria Obregon, 2005
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Colorado
Surveys the people, geography, and history of the Centennial State.
Julie Murray, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLORADO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Colorado is used in the context of the following news items.
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Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Colorado smoke advisory into …
A smoke advisory has been extended for all of Colorado east of the Continental Divide, including Denver, through Wednesday morning ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
2
Second defense expert says Colorado theater shooter was legally …
July 6, 2015: In this image taken from video, accused Colorado theater shooter James Holmes, second from left, listens to testimony by Dr. «Fox News, Jul 15»
3
Family's belongings stolen moving to Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS – Tim Morrissey is a Colorado native, and he was looking forward to moving his family and his business back to his ... «9NEWS.com, Jul 15»
4
Colorado Baker Appeals Ruling Over Same-Sex Wedding Cake
A Colorado baker is appealing a ruling from the state's Civil Rights Commission that he either make cakes for same-sex weddings or face fines. «TIME, Jul 15»
5
Colorado Springs Sky Sox drop fifth game in a row
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have lost five games in a row. Colorado Springs dropped Tuesday's game to the Memphis Redbirds at Security ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 15»
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Chilly weather doesn't put a damper on Colorado Springs parade
The overcast conditions were embraced by many Colorado Springs residents who lined downtown streets because it created an unusually cool ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 15»
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How Colorado lowered teen pregnancy rate by 40%
Teen birthrates and abortions plummeted in Colorado in the last six years after the state's health department ensured free birth control to more ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
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You're probably a Colorado use tax felon, and don't even know it
Would it surprise you to learn that many or most Colorado residents, perhaps including you, are technically violating Colorado tax law? It's true. «Loveland Reporter-Herald, Jul 15»
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Colorado Rockies' losing ways are losing their hard-core fans
A friend of mine, who lives just a few houses up the block, is a baseball nut. He's also a hard-core Rockies fan. When we run into each other, ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
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Colorado Springs may see bus service expand in fall
+ caption Passengers board a bus at the Mountain Metropolitan Transit's downtown bus on Kiowa Street and Nevada Avenue in Colorado ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Jul 15»

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