Xcaret
/ɡskaɾet/from spelling rules
Xcaret is the Spanish name for an eco-archaeological park and resort located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɡskaɾet/.
Did you know?
- While Spanish speakers pronounce it as /ɡskaɾet/, speakers of the local Maya language would traditionally pronounce the 'x' as 'sh', making it sound more like 'shcaret'.
- The name Xcaret has become a global brand, but it refers to a specific village that was a historical trading port for the Maya people long before the resort existed.
- The name Xcaret comes from the Mayan language, where it is believed to mean 'small inlet' or 'little cove'.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría visitar el parque Xcaret este fin de semana.I would like to visit Xcaret Park this weekend.
- Vamos a pasar el día en Xcaret y disfrutar de la naturaleza.Let's spend the day at Xcaret and enjoy nature.
- Las ruinas mayas en Xcaret son impresionantes.The Mayan ruins in Xcaret are impressive.
- Los espectáculos en Xcaret son muy entretenidos.The shows in Xcaret are very entertaining.
- Xcaret es un lugar ideal para aprender sobre la cultura mexicana.Xcaret is an ideal place to learn about Mexican culture.
- No te olvides de llevar protector solar en tu visita a Xcaret.Don't forget to bring sunscreen on your visit to Xcaret.
- Vamos a visitar Xcaret este verano.We are going to visit Xcaret this summer.
- Xcaret es un lugar increíble en México.Xcaret is an incredible place in Mexico.
- Tengo boletos para entrar a Xcaret.I have tickets to enter Xcaret.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a trip to the Riviera Maya.
- Lucía¿Quieres ir a Xcaret mañana?Do you want to go to Xcaret tomorrow?
- JavierSí, me encantaría ir contigo, Lucía.Yes, I would love to go with you, Lucía.
- LucíaEs un parque muy divertido.It is a very fun park.
- JavierPerfecto, entonces compremos los boletos.Perfect, then let's buy the tickets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
