marruecos: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “marruecos” mean?
A country in North Africa, located across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A country in North Africa, located across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain.
The Kingdom of Morocco, known for its historic cities (e.g., Marrakesh, Fez, Casablanca), diverse geography (Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert), and distinctive culture blending Arab, Berber, and European influences.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or usage differences. Both varieties refer to the country as 'Morocco'. Minor differences may exist in common knowledge or media focus.
Connotations
For both, connotations relate to tourism, geography, history (e.g., the Moors, the Alhambra), and culture (e.g., tajines, souks).
Frequency
Equally frequent in both varieties in relevant contexts (geography, politics, travel).
Grammar
How to Use “marruecos” in a Sentence
[be/lie] in ~[travel/go/fly] to ~[be] from ~Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “marruecos” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- They bought a beautiful Moroccan lamp from the souk.
American English
- We're trying a Moroccan recipe for chicken tagine tonight.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to trade partners, markets, or imports (e.g., 'Moroccan textiles', 'investing in Morocco').
Academic
Used in geography, political science, history, and cultural studies contexts.
Everyday
Most commonly used in travel, food, and general knowledge conversations.
Technical
May appear in meteorological contexts (e.g., 'Moroccan air mass') or geological surveys.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “marruecos”
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Neutral
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “marruecos”
- Misspelling as 'Marocco' or 'Morroco'.
- Confusing 'Moroccan' (adjective) with 'Morocco' (noun).
- Using incorrect article: 'the Morocco' is incorrect; just 'Morocco'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Morocco' is the standard English spelling. 'Marocco' is an archaic or incorrect variant.
The adjective is 'Moroccan' (e.g., Moroccan cuisine, a Moroccan rug).
No, we do not use the definite article for 'Morocco' as it is a proper noun (like France, Germany). We say 'in Morocco', not 'in the Morocco'.
A common mistake is to transliterate the spelling from another language (e.g., Spanish 'Marruecos', French 'Maroc') instead of using the English standard 'Morocco'.
A country in North Africa, located across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain.
Marruecos is usually neutral in register.
Marruecos: in British English it is pronounced /məˈrɒk.əʊ/, and in American English it is pronounced /məˈrɑː.koʊ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a MORning in ROCKy terrain with a COW (co) — a morning in rocky Morocco.
Conceptual Metaphor
A GATEWAY (between Europe and Africa, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean).
Practice
Quiz
Which adjective correctly describes something from Morocco?