Chapala
/t͡ʃapala/from spelling rules
Chapala is the Spanish name for a town and a lake located in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃapala/
Did you know?
- In the early 20th century, Chapala became a global symbol of bohemianism and expatriate life, attracting famous writers and artists from Europe and the US who sought a quiet retreat.
- The name Chapala is believed by many historians to originate from the indigenous Purépecha language, meaning 'on the water' or 'at the water'.
- Lake Chapala is the largest freshwater lake in Mexico and was once considered one of the largest in the world before its shoreline receded.
Examples in context
- Voy a visitar Chapala este fin de semana.I am going to visit Chapala this weekend.
- El lago de Chapala es muy grande.The lake of Chapala is very large.
- Viví en Chapala durante dos años.I lived in Chapala for two years.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are planning a trip to Jalisco.
- JavierLucía, ¿quieres ir a Chapala conmigo?Lucía, do you want to go to Chapala with me?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría conocer Chapala.Yes, I would love to get to know Chapala.
- JavierPodemos caminar junto al lago.We can walk along the lake.
- LucíaPerfecto, busquemos un hotel hoy.Perfect, let's look for a hotel today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
