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guatemala: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/US/ˌɡwɑ.t̬əˈmɑ.lə/

Neutral (geography, politics, travel)

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What does “guatemala” mean?

A country in Central America, officially the Republic of Guatemala.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A country in Central America, officially the Republic of Guatemala.

The word can also refer to the culture, people (Guatemalans), or language (Spanish variant spoken there) associated with this country. In culinary contexts, it can refer to coffee or other agricultural products originating from there.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in core meaning or spelling. Pronunciation differs slightly (see IPA).

Connotations

Neutral geographical/political entity. Connotations may involve references to Mayan culture, volcanoes, coffee, or recent history.

Frequency

Similar frequency in both varieties, appearing in geographical, political, economic, and travel contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “guatemala” in a Sentence

[be/locate] in Guatemala[travel/flight] to Guatemala[export/import] from Guatemala[be] from Guatemala

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Guatemala CityRepublic of GuatemalaGuatemalan coffeeMayan Guatemala
medium
travel to Guatemalathe government of Guatemalafrom Guatemalain Guatemala
weak
beautiful Guatemalavisit Guatemalacentral Guatemalasouthern Guatemala

Examples

Examples of “guatemala” in a Sentence

verb

British English

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American English

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adverb

British English

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American English

  • N/A

adjective

British English

  • She brought back some lovely Guatemalan textiles.
  • The Guatemalan ambassador attended the reception.

American English

  • We serve a single-origin Guatemalan roast.
  • Guatemalan officials met with the delegation.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in contexts of trade, especially coffee, textiles, and tourism (e.g., 'sourcing Guatemalan beans').

Academic

Used in geography, anthropology, political science, and history (e.g., 'post-civil war Guatemala').

Everyday

Used in travel planning, news about events or weather, and discussing food origins.

Technical

Used in volcanology (numerous active volcanoes) and agronomy (coffee cultivation).

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “guatemala”

Strong

N/A (Proper noun)

Neutral

The Republic of Guatemala

Weak

Central American nationthe country

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “guatemala”

N/A (Proper noun)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “guatemala”

  • Misspelling: 'Guatamala' (missing 'e').
  • Mispronunciation: Putting stress on the first syllable (/ˈɡwɑː.tə.mɑː.lə/). Correct stress is on the third syllable.
  • Confusing the demonym: 'Guatemalan' not 'Guatemalanian'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Primarily a proper noun (the name of the country). The related adjective is 'Guatemalan'.

Guatemala is world-renowned for its high-quality, single-origin Arabica coffee.

In British English: /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ (gwaa-tuh-MAA-luh). In American English: /ˌɡwɑ.t̬əˈmɑ.lə/ (gwaa-duh-MAA-luh). Stress is on the third syllable.

The capital is Guatemala City (Ciudad de Guatemala).

A country in Central America, officially the Republic of Guatemala.

Guatemala is usually neutral (geography, politics, travel) in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “N/A”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'Got a lot o' lava?' -> Guatemala is known for its many volcanoes.

Conceptual Metaphor

N/A (Primarily a literal geographical reference).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The ancient Mayan city of Tikal is located in the northern region of .
Multiple Choice

What is the demonym for a person from Guatemala?

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