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méxico

MEH-hee-koh/ˈmexiko/

méxico means Mexico in Spanish (The country in North America).

Mexico

Also: Mexico City
NounmA1
Mexico
A simplified, colorful storybook illustration featuring a golden eagle perched on a tall, bright green prickly pear cactus, symbolizing the country of Mexico.

📝 In Action

¿Conoces a alguien que viva en México?

A1

Do you know anyone who lives in Mexico?

La cultura de México es muy rica y diversa.

A2

The culture of Mexico is very rich and diverse.

La Ciudad de México es la capital del país.

A2

Mexico City is the country's capital.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • viajar a Méxicoto travel to Mexico
  • la frontera con Méxicothe border with Mexico

Vocabulary Collections

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "méxico" in Spanish:

mexicomexico city

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: méxico

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'México'?

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👥 Word Family
mexicano(Mexican (man/adjective))Noun
mexicana(Mexican (woman))Noun
Ciudad de México(Mexico City)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
léxicotérmico
📚 Etymology

The name comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec people. It is derived from the word 'Mēxihco,' which is thought to mean 'Place of the Mēxihcah' (the name the Aztecs used for themselves). The spelling with 'x' was common in older Spanish, and while the sound later changed to 'j' in most words, the traditional spelling for this place name was kept.

First recorded: Pre-Columbian era (as Mēxihco)

Cognates (Related words)

Nahuatl: Mēxihco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'México' have an accent mark?

The accent mark is there to show where the emphasis falls when you say the word. Without it, the natural Spanish pronunciation rules would stress the second syllable ('mexi-CO'), but the accent forces the stress onto the first syllable ('MÉ-xi-co').

Is it okay to spell it 'Méjico'?

While 'Méjico' is grammatically correct and reflects the pronunciation, the spelling 'México' is the official and overwhelmingly preferred spelling in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Mexico itself. Always use 'México'.