Albuquerque
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Name — The largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County.
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Etymology
Named after a Spanish town of the same name, itself honouring the Duke of Alburquerque; ultimately from Latin albus ("white") + quercus ("oak").
Full origin of Albuquerque →Frequently asked questions
What does “Albuquerque” mean?
The word “Albuquerque” means the largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County. In plain terms, a city in New Mexico, famous for its hot-air balloon festival and as the setting of Breaking Bad.
How do you pronounce “Albuquerque”?
“Albuquerque” is pronounced AL-buh-kuh-kee (/ˈæl.bə.kɚ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albuquerque” in a sentence?
Here is “Albuquerque” used in a sentence: “They stopped in Albuquerque for green chile on the drive west.”
What part of speech is “Albuquerque”?
“Albuquerque” is a name.
Where does the word “Albuquerque” come from?
The word “Albuquerque” comes from Latin. Named after a Spanish town of the same name, itself honouring the Duke of Alburquerque; ultimately from Latin albus ("white") + quercus ("oak").
Is “Albuquerque” a common word?
“Albuquerque” is an uncommon word in modern English.
