yucatan

• Nome próprio que designa um estado do México situado na parte norte da península de Yucatán, bem como a própria península que se estende entre o golfo do México e o mar do Caribe.

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.

incontável · nome próprio

1. State of MexicoB2formal

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

   Iucatã

   • 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.

   Península na América Central

   • 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.