How to Say "mexica" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mexica” is “azteca” — A2 level.
Examples
La arquitectura azteca es muy impresionante.
Aztec architecture is very impressive.
El calendario azteca es una obra maestra del arte.
The Aztec calendar is a masterpiece of art.
Estudiamos la religión azteca en la clase de historia.
We studied the Aztec religion in history class.
One Form for Everyone
Unlike most adjectives ending in 'a', this word does not change to 'o' for men. It is always 'azteca' whether you are talking about a boy, a girl, a man, or a woman.
Describing Objects
When describing things (like a book or a stone), just match the number. 'Un libro azteca' (one book) becomes 'unos libros aztecas' (multiple books).
Don't use 'Azteco'
Mistake: “El guerrero azteco.”
Correction: El guerrero azteca. Even though 'guerrero' is masculine, the word 'azteca' stays the same.
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