Popocatépetl
/popokatepetl/from spelling rules
Popocatepetl is the Spanish name for a mountain, specifically referred to as Popocatépetl.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is of Nahuatl origin, meaning 'smoking mountain', where popoca means 'to smoke' and tepetl means 'mountain'.
How do you pronounce it?
/popokatepetl/
Did you know?
- The volcano is considered a sentient being by some local communities, who refer to it as Don Goyo out of respect.
- The volcano is often paired with its neighbor Iztaccíhuatl, and together they are the subjects of a famous Aztec legend about two lovers.
- The name is often shortened by locals to the nickname Popo, a common way to create affectionate or convenient diminutives in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Se puede ver el Popocatépetl desde aquí.You can see Popocatépetl from here.
- El Popocatépetl es un volcán muy famoso.Popocatépetl is a very famous volcano.
- Fuimos de excursión cerca del Popocatépetl.We went on a hike near Popocatépetl.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at the horizon from a balcony.
- Sofía¿Ves esa montaña allá?Do you see that mountain over there?
- AlejandroSí, es el Popocatépetl.Yes, it is Popocatépetl.
- SofíaEs impresionante verlo tan cerca.It is impressive to see it so close.
- AlejandroEs un paisaje increíble, Sofía.It is an incredible landscape, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
