Spanish word

Cuzco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkuθko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounCuzco

Example

¿Has estado en Cuzco alguna vez?

Have you ever been to Cuzco?

Illustration for Cuzco (Cuzco)

More examples

¿Planeas visitar Cuzco durante las vacaciones?

Do you plan to visit Cuzco during the holidays?

Common phrases

  • visitar Cuzco

    visit Cuzco

  • la región de Cuzco

    the region of Cuzco

Similar words

Cusco: Standard official spelling of the Peruvian city appearing on maps and government records.
Qosqo: Spelling in the Quechua language representing the city's indigenous name.

Definition in Spanish

Topónimo que designa la ciudad peruana situada en los Andes, capital regional conocida por su patrimonio inca y como base para visitar Machu Picchu.

Word origin

The name comes from Quechua qosqo or qusqu, 'center' or 'navel', reflecting the Inca idea of Cuzco as the empire's center.

Usage tips

  • In travel conversation many English speakers treat Cuzco as the gateway to Machu Picchu, so asking about routes, trains, or nearby ruins opens a practical topic.

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