mexico
IPA/ˈmeksɪkəʊ/
KK[mˈɛksəkˌo]IPA/ˈmeksɪkəʊ/
mexico — noun
1. the country south of the United States whose capital is Mexico City
1.nounA1
Definition
the country south of the United States whose capital is Mexico City
Example
Sumin flew to Mexico for her cousin's wedding in Cancún.
travel to Mexico for a family event
Before July, Kabir learned basic Spanish for his family's trip to Mexico.
Many tourists visit Mexico each winter for warm beaches and street food.
visit Mexico for travel
At the museum, a large map showed trade routes across Mexico.
Anthony bought a train pass for a week of travel in Mexico.
Common collocations
- visit Mexico
- travel in Mexico
- across Mexico
Usage Note
Usually used as a singular proper noun without an article.
Common Mistakes
I went to the Mexico last year.
I went to Mexico last year.
Country names like Mexico normally do not take 'the'.