Mazatlán
/maθatlan/from spelling rules
Mazatlán is the Spanish name for a city located in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Meaning: city in Sinaloa, Mexico (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/maθatlan/
Did you know?
- While 'Mazatlán' is the official name, local residents often refer to the city simply as 'La Perla', meaning 'The Pearl'.
- The name Mazatlán is not originally Spanish but comes from the Nahuatl language, the tongue of the Aztecs.
- The city is famous for its malecones, wide seaside promenades where walking and socializing are central to local daily life.
Examples in context
- Voy a visitar Mazatlán este verano.I'm going to visit Mazatlán this summer.
- Me encanta la playa de Mazatlán.I love the beach in Mazatlán.
- ¿Conoces algún buen restaurante en Mazatlán?Do you know any good restaurants in Mazatlán?
- Mazatlán es una ciudad muy bonita.Mazatlán is a very beautiful city.
- Nos vamos de vacaciones a Mazatlán.We are going on vacation to Mazatlán.
- ¿Alguna vez has visitado Mazatlán?Have you ever visited Mazatlán?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about travel plans at a cafe.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿quieres ir a Mazatlán este verano?Alejandro, do you want to go to Mazatlán this summer?
- AlejandroSí, me encantaría conocer Mazatlán.Yes, I would love to visit Mazatlán.
- Lucía¡Qué bueno! Yo ya estuve allá.That's great! I have already been there.
- AlejandroEntonces tú puedes darme consejos.Then you can give me some advice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mazatlán, CC BY-SA 4.0.
