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yucatan

/ˈjuː.kə.tæn/

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noun

/ˈjuː.kə.tæn/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее штат в Мексике, расположенный в северной части полуострова Юкатан, а также сам полуостров, вдающийся в Мексиканский залив между Кампече и Карибским морем.

A proper noun referring to a state in Mexico located on the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula, as well as the peninsula itself that extends into the Gulf of Mexico between the Bay of Campeche and the Caribbean Sea.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. State of MexicoB2formal

    A state in southeastern Mexico, located on the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula.

    ruЮкатан

    • Yucatán is known for its rich Mayan history and colonial cities.
    • The capital of Yucatán is Mérida.
    • Many tourists visit Yucatán to see the Chichén Itzá ruins.
  2. Peninsula in Central AmericaB2formal

    A large peninsula in southeastern Mexico and parts of Belize and Guatemala, separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.

    ruПолуостров в Центральной Америке

    • The Yucatán Peninsula is famous for its cenotes and tropical forests.
    • Hurricanes often affect the Yucatán Peninsula during the season.
    • The ancient Maya civilization flourished across the Yucatán Peninsula.