Spanish Conversation · Level 175
15 words
Spanish word
meca
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmeka/
Meaning
- feminine nounmecca
Example
París es la meca del arte.
Paris is a mecca for art.
More examples
Barcelona se considera la meca del turismo en España.
Barcelona is considered the mecca for tourism in Spain.
Core concept
Central draw for a particular field.
Common phrases
la meca del turismo
mecca for tourism
Similar words
centro: Urban hub where people and commercial activity concentrate.
foco: Point that concentrates attention, effort, or activity.
imán: Person or thing that naturally attracts people, interest, or resources.
referente: Recognized model or benchmark used as a point of reference.
Definition in Spanish
Lugar que atrae y concentra actividad, interés o influencia en un ámbito determinado.
Word origin
From Arabic Makkah through medieval borrowing, the place-name shifts from a religious proper noun to a general term for any center that attracts activity or interest.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly pairs la meca with de + field, so English 'a mecca for X' usually corresponds to la meca de X.