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    Montezuma (en. Montezuma)

    /montesuma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Aztec emperor who ruled during the 16th century.
    Montezuma II was captured by the Spanish conquerors.
    Montezuma II fue capturado por los conquistadores españoles.
    Emblematic representation of Aztec culture.
    The figure of Montezuma is a national symbol in Mexico.
    La figura de Montezuma es un símbolo nacional en México.
    Term that can be used to refer to the greatness of the Aztec empire.
    The story of Montezuma reflects the splendor of the Aztec civilization.
    La historia de Montezuma refleja el esplendor de la civilización azteca.

    Etymology

    The name 'Montezuma' comes from the Nahuatl 'Moctezuma', which means 'the one who gets angry, the one who gets irritated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the curse of Montezuma
    Reference to the intestinal illness that affects travelers in Mexico.
    la maldición de Montezuma

    Related Words

    Aztec
    Indigenous people who inhabited the region of present-day Mexico.
    azteca
    conquest
    The process of expansion and conquests carried out by the Spanish in America.
    conquista
    Hernán Cortés
    Spanish conqueror who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
    Hernán Cortés

    Slang Meanings

    Intestinal crisis caused by food or water in Mexico.
    I got 'Montezuma' after eating on the street.
    Me dio 'Montezuma' después de comer en la calle.
    Reference to feeling stomach discomfort.
    I can't go out, I have a terrible Montezuma.
    No puedo salir, tengo un Montezuma terrible.