Guanajuato
/ɡwanaˈxwato/masculine
Guanajuato is the Spanish name for a state of Mexico.
Meaning: state of Mexico (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwanaˈxwato/
Did you know?
- The name Guanajuato actually comes from the Purepecha language and literally means 'hill of frogs'.
- The state of Guanajuato is home to the Callejón del Beso, or 'Alley of the Kiss', where the walls are so close that couples can kiss from opposite balconies.
- Because the city of Guanajuato is built around a river and nested in a valley, it is often called the 'City of tunnels' due to its extensive underground road network.
Examples in context
- Yo vivo en Guanajuato.I live in Guanajuato.
- Guanajuato es un estado muy bonito.Guanajuato is a very beautiful state.
- ¿Has visitado Guanajuato alguna vez?Have you ever visited Guanajuato?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing their travel plans.
- MateoQuiero viajar a Guanajuato este año.I want to travel to Guanajuato this year.
- Elena¡Qué buena idea, Mateo!What a great idea, Mateo!
- MateoTú conoces Guanajuato, ¿verdad, Elena?You know Guanajuato, right, Elena?
- ElenaSí, es un lugar maravilloso.Yes, it is a wonderful place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guanajuato” translations and entries Guanajuato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Guanajuato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
