Maya in Portuguese

Maya in Portuguese is maia, iucateque — Maya means a member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilization flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.

Maya in Portuguese

maia

noun

iucateque

proper noun

The Yucatec Maya language.

maia

proper noun

The Yucatec Maya language.

What does "Maya" mean?

noun A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilization flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.
"Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Maya city hidden under the jungle canopy."
noun In Hindu and Buddhist thought, the idea that the everyday physical world is an illusion masking a deeper spiritual reality.
"The philosophy teacher explained maya as the veil that hides ultimate truth from the senses."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Maya in a sentence

Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Maya city hidden under the jungle canopy.
Many Maya communities in Guatemala still speak their ancestral languages today.
The philosophy teacher explained maya as the veil that hides ultimate truth from the senses.
In this tradition, letting go of maya is a step toward enlightenment.

Similar words in Portuguese

delusion illusion Mayan mirage

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Maya" in Portuguese?

"Maya" in Portuguese is maia, iucateque. Maya means: A member of the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica whose civilization flourished in what is now Mexico and Central America, known for its cities, writing system, and calendar.

How do you use "Maya" in a sentence?

Example: "Archaeologists have uncovered a huge Maya city hidden under the jungle canopy." In Portuguese, "Maya" is maia, iucateque.

Are there other ways to say "Maya" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "Maya": maia, iucateque.

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