Cuzco
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.”
Word forms
Cuzcos plural
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Tourists often use _____ as the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Cuzco, from Quechua Qusqu.
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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