Cancún
/kankun/from spelling rules
Cancun is the name of a city and resort destination located on the northeast coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, referred to in Spanish as Cancún.
How do you pronounce it?
/kankun/
Did you know?
- While many visitors know the city as a tropical paradise, the name literally translates to 'nest of snakes' in the local Maya language.
- Before the 1970s, the area now known as Cancún was a secluded fishing village and a site for Maya archaeological ruins.
- The region surrounding Cancún is part of the Maya world, where many locals still speak Yucatec Maya as a primary language alongside Spanish.
Examples in context
- Voy a viajar a Cancún este verano.I am going to travel to Cancún this summer.
- Cancún tiene playas muy hermosas.Cancún has very beautiful beaches.
- Me gustaría vivir en Cancún algún día.I would like to live in Cancún someday.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- María¿Quieres ir a Cancún con nosotros?Do you want to go to Cancún with us?
- MateoSí, me encanta Cancún.Yes, I love Cancún.
- MaríaPerfecto, reservaré un hotel en Cancún.Perfect, I will book a hotel in Cancún.
- MateoGracias, María, será un viaje increíble.Thanks, María, it will be an incredible trip.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
