mexico: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “mexico” mean?
The United Mexican States, a country in North America.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The United Mexican States, a country in North America.
Refers to the culture, people, cuisine, artifacts, or government associated with Mexico, often used metonymically.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No lexical or grammatical differences; minor pronunciation variations exist.
Connotations
Similarly associated with vibrant culture, tourism, and cuisine in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally common in British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “mexico” in a Sentence
[Mexico] as subject (e.g., Mexico exports...)[verb] Mexico (e.g., visit Mexico)Mexico [verb] (e.g., Mexico is...)from [place] to MexicoVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mexico” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- We're planning a Mexico trip next year.
- The Mexico embassy issued a statement.
American English
- She's on a Mexico vacation.
- The Mexico border policy is controversial.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to markets, trade, or operations in Mexico, e.g., 'Our firm is exploring opportunities in Mexico.'
Academic
Used in studies of geography, history, or culture, e.g., 'The archeology of Mexico reveals ancient civilizations.'
Everyday
Common in travel or food context, e.g., 'Let's book a holiday to Mexico.'
Technical
In geopolitics or economics, e.g., 'Mexico's trade deficit.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mexico”
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Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mexico”
- Misspelling as 'Mejico' (from Spanish influence).
- Mispronouncing with Spanish /x/ sound as in 'México'.
- Confusing 'Mexico' with 'Mexican' in attributive use.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Because it is a proper noun, referring to a specific country, and all proper nouns are capitalized in English.
No, 'Mexico' refers to the country; for people, use 'Mexicans' or 'Mexican people'.
In English, 'Mexico' is the standard spelling; 'México' is the Spanish spelling with an accent, often used in Spanish contexts.
Remember to capitalize it, use 'Mexican' for adjectives, and pronounce it with English phonetics, not Spanish.
The United Mexican States, a country in North America.
Mexico is usually neutral in register.
Mexico: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɛksɪkəʊ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɛksɪkoʊ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “from Mexico to Japan (meaning very distant)”
- “out of Mexico (rare, meaning from Mexico)”
- “the other Mexico (referring to a different aspect or region)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'Me-xi-co' as 'Me' (myself) on a 'xi' (journey) to a 'co' (company) in Mexico.
Conceptual Metaphor
Often metaphorized as a land of contrast, color, and warmth, or in negative stereotypes, as a place of risk.
Practice
Quiz
Which is a common collocation with 'Mexico'?