Messico
/ˈmɛs.si.ko/masculine
The Italian word for Mexico is Messico.
Messico is the name of the country.
Meaning: country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Messico is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmɛs.si.ko/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While Messico is the country, an Italian person from there is called a messicano or messicana. Note that the adjective is not capitalized in Italian, unlike the English 'Mexican'.
- In historical Italian texts, you may find Messico mentioned alongside Nuova Spagna, the Italian name for 'New Spain'. This reflects the colonial history of the region.
- In Italian, when discussing the cuisine of Messico, people often use the term cucina messicana. However, because of the popularity of 'Tex-Mex', Italians often distinguish this as cucina Tex-Mex to separate it from traditional dishes.
Examples in context
- È nata in Messico.She was born in Mexico.This sentence is useful for showing how to state someone's place of birth using Messico.Tatoeba #3293884 by Guybrush88, translation #1669144 by Spamster
- È mai stato in Messico?Have you ever been to Mexico?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has visited Messico.Tatoeba #2224006 by Guybrush88, translation #31827 by CK
- Vivo e lavoro in Messico.I live and work in Mexico.This sentence is useful for describing living and working in Messico.Tatoeba #3781446 by Guybrush88, translation #1205969 by dermberg
- Ho prenotato un viaggio in Messico.I booked a trip to Mexico.
- Il Messico è famoso per le sue bellissime spiagge.Mexico is famous for its beautiful beaches.
- Il Messico è noto per la sua cultura ricca.Mexico is known for its rich culture.
- 72 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are talking about their travel plans.
- MatteoTi piacerebbe andare in Messico?Would you like to go to Mexico?
- SofiaSì, il Messico è bellissimo.Yes, Mexico is beautiful.
- MatteoVuoi prenotare un viaggio per il Messico?Do you want to book a trip to Mexico?
- SofiaCertamente, organizziamo subito il viaggio.Certainly, let's organize the trip right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mexico” translations and entries Messico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
