Cayo Hueso
/ˌkaʝo ˈw̝eso/
Key West is translated into Spanish as Cayo Hueso.
Cayo Hueso is the name used for the city located in the Florida Keys, Florida, USA.
Meaning: city in the Florida Keys, Florida, USA (name)
What does it mean word for word?
Cayo Hueso translates to "Bone Key".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkaʝo ˈw̝eso/
Did you know?
- While hueso means 'bone', it is also used in Spanish political slang to describe a politician who is desperately searching for a position, much like a dog with a bone.
- The word cayo used in the name is not actually of Spanish origin, but was borrowed from the Taíno language of the Caribbean.
- The term cayo specifically refers to a small island, distinguishing it from larger islands in Spanish geography.
Examples in context
- ¿Has estado alguna vez en Cayo Hueso?Have you ever been to Key West?
- Cayo Hueso es un lugar muy bonito.Key West is a very beautiful place.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a vacation to Florida.
- AlejandroElena, ¿qué te parece ir a Cayo Hueso?Elena, what do you think about going to Key West?
- ElenaMe parece una idea fantástica, Alejandro.I think it is a fantastic idea, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPodemos alquilar un coche en Cayo Hueso.We can rent a car in Key West.
- ElenaSí, así podremos explorar toda la isla.Yes, that way we can explore the whole island.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Cayo Hueso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cayo Hueso, cayo, hueso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
