en México
/en meɡsiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "in mexico" is translated into Spanish as en México.
en México is used to indicate that something is located or happens within the country of Mexico.
How do you pronounce it?
/en meɡsiko/
Did you know?
- The name México comes from the Classical Nahuatl language. Some historians believe it means 'place at the navel of the moon' because the city of Tenochtitlan was located in a lake system shaped like a rabbit, an animal linked to the moon.
Examples in context
- ¿Usted podría indicarme dónde está la plaza principal, por favor?Could you tell me where the main square is, please?
- ¡Qué padre!How cool!
- Hay muchos lugares hermosos en México.There are many beautiful places in Mexico.
- Mi familia vive en México.My family lives in Mexico.
- Hace mucho calor en México.It is very hot in Mexico.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing future travel plans.
- Lucía¿A dónde quieres viajar?Where do you want to travel?
- AlejandroQuiero pasar tiempo en México.I want to spend time in Mexico.
- Lucía¡Qué buena idea, Alejandro!What a great idea, Alejandro!
- AlejandroSí, me gusta mucho ese país.Yes, I like that country a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries México, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
