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    Nueva-españa (en. New-spain)

    /ˈnweβa esˈpaɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Historical designation of a Spanish colony in America.
    New Spain was one of the largest colonies of Spain.
    Nueva España fue una de las colonias más grandes de España.
    Region where the viceroyalty that governed the colonies was established.
    The viceroyalty of New Spain had its capital in Mexico City.
    El virreinato de Nueva España tenía su capital en la Ciudad de México.
    Era of Spanish colonization in America.
    The architecture of New Spain reflects European influences.
    La arquitectura de la Nueva España refleja influencias europeas.

    Etymology

    The word 'nueva' comes from the Latin 'nova', which means 'new', and 'España' refers to the Iberian Peninsula.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    discovery of new Spain
    It refers to the process of exploration and conquest of the American territories.
    descubrimiento de nueva españa
    inheritance of new Spain
    A set of traditions, customs, and culture that come from the colonial era in Mexico.
    herencia de nueva españa

    Related Words

    viceroyalty
    Administrative division of a territory under the command of a viceroy.
    virreinato
    colonialism
    Political and economic system by which a power establishes its dominance over a territory.
    colonialismo
    conquest
    Action of conquering a territory by force.
    conquista

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to people with Mexican roots in the United States.
    In my neighborhood, many identify as 'new Spaniards'.
    En mi barrio, muchos se identifican como 'nueva-españoles'.
    Reference to contemporary Hispanic culture influenced by colonial heritage.
    The music of 'new Spaniards' mixes traditional rhythms with modern ones.
    La música de los 'nueva-españoles' mezcla ritmos tradicionales con modernos.