Méjico (en. Mexico)

/ˈmexiko/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A country located in North America that occupies most of the southern part of North America.
Mexico is known for its cultural diversity.
Méjico es conocido por su diversidad cultural.
A nation that is part of the North American Free Trade Association.
The Free Trade Agreement was signed by Mexico.
El Tratado de Libre Comercio fue firmado por Méjico.

Etymology

The name 'Mexico' comes from the Nahuatl 'Mēxihco', which was the name of the city of Tenochtitlan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Long live Mexico
Expression used to show Mexican patriotism.
Viva Méjico
Mexican food
It refers to the typical gastronomy of Mexico.
Comida méxicana
Mexican culture
Set of traditions, customs, and artistic expressions of Mexico.
Cultura méxicana

Related Words

Mexican
A person originally from or residing in Mexico.
mexicano
Mexicanness
The quality of being Mexican, a reference to cultural identity.
méxicanidad

Slang Meanings

Cool
That party was really cool, like in Mexico!
¡Esa fiesta estuvo bien chida, como en Méjico!
Dude
What's up, dude? Are you going to Mexico this weekend?
¿Qué onda, güey? ¿Vas a Méjico este fin de semana?