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Cuzco

KOOS-koh

Cuzco (name) means a city in Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire. Example: “Tourists often use Cuzco as the gateway to Machu Picchu.”

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A city in Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire.
"Tourists often use Cuzco as the gateway to Machu Picchu."

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Cuzcos plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Cuzco, from Quechua Qusqu.

Origin: Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Cuzco” mean?

The word “Cuzco” means a city in Peru, the former capital of the Inca Empire.

How do you pronounce “Cuzco”?

“Cuzco” is pronounced KOOS-koh (/ˈkuːskoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cuzco” in a sentence?

Here is “Cuzco” used in a sentence: “Tourists often use Cuzco as the gateway to Machu Picchu.”

What part of speech is “Cuzco”?

“Cuzco” is a name.

Where does the word “Cuzco” come from?

The word “Cuzco” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Cuzco, from Quechua Qusqu.

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