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Acapulco

ah-kuh-PUUL-koh

Acapulco (name) means a port city on the Pacific coast of Mexico, known as a beach resort destination. Example: “They spent their honeymoon in Acapulco.”

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A port city on the Pacific coast of Mexico, known as a beach resort destination.
"They spent their honeymoon in Acapulco."
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Etymology

From Nahuatl, likely combining acatl ("reed") with elements meaning "big" and "place of" — roughly "place of big reeds."

Origin: Nahuatl

Frequently asked questions

What does “Acapulco” mean?

The word “Acapulco” means a port city on the Pacific coast of Mexico, known as a beach resort destination.

How do you pronounce “Acapulco”?

“Acapulco” is pronounced ah-kuh-PUUL-koh (/ˌɑ.kəˈpʊl.koʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Acapulco” in a sentence?

Here is “Acapulco” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon in Acapulco.”

What part of speech is “Acapulco”?

“Acapulco” is a name.

Where does the word “Acapulco” come from?

The word “Acapulco” comes from Nahuatl. From Nahuatl, likely combining acatl ("reed") with elements meaning "big" and "place of" — roughly "place of big reeds.".

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