cakchiquel

• Sustantivo que designa a un pueblo maya del centro-sur de Guatemala, o la lengua maya que hablan.

A noun referring to a member of the Mayan people living in south central Guatemala, or the Mayan language spoken by them.

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1. Indigenous PeopleB2formal

   A member of the Mayan ethnic group native to the south-central highlands of Guatemala.

   cakchiquel (pueblo indígena)

   • The Cakchiquel have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional weaving and ceremonies.
   • Many Cakchiquel live in the departments of Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez.
   • The Cakchiquel people have preserved their ancestral traditions for centuries.

2. B2formal

   The Mayan language spoken by the Cakchiquel people, belonging to the Quichean-Mamean branch.

   cakchiquel (lengua maya)

   • Cakchiquel is one of the 21 Mayan languages officially recognized in Guatemala.
   • She is learning to speak Cakchiquel to communicate with her grandparents.
   • The Cakchiquel language has several dialects, including Central and Eastern Cakchiquel.