Mexico
Below the border
Mexico is a country in North America, bordered by the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south.
It is the largest Spanish-speaking nation by population.
In American usage, Mexico often appears in contexts of immigration, trade, and border policy: My grandparents came from Mexico.
The adjective is Mexican.
Western Hemisphere's northern continent
- borderOuter edge or limit
- United StatesNorth American federal republic
- GuatemalaCentral American republic
- BelizeCentral American coastal nation
Pacific Ocean · Rio Grande · Baja California · Yucatan · Chiapas · Oaxaca · Sonora · federal republic
Mexican folk ensemble
- muralsLarge wall paintings
- Diego RiveraMexican mural master
- Day of the DeadMexican festival for deceased
- quinceañeraFifteenth birthday celebration
Frida Kahlo · folklore · corridos · ranchera · telenovelas · lucha libre · familia
Ancient Mexican civilization
- MayaAncient Mesoamerican people
- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
- TeotihuacanMesoamerican archaeological zone
- Chichen ItzaPre-Columbian archaeological site
Olmec · Zapotec · Toltec · Tulum · codex · obsidian · jaguar · quetzal
Filled folded tortillas
- enchiladasRolled tortillas in sauce
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- tamalesFilled masa, steamed wrapped
quesadillas · mole · pozole · chiles · carnitas · barbacoa · ceviche · tostadas
Biracial Latin American
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- SpanishLanguage of Iberia
- NahuatlUto-Aztecan language of Mexico
- ZapotecMesoamerican indigenous group
Creole · colonial heritage · mixed heritage · population · migration · diaspora · Chicano · border communities
Festive public celebration
- piñataHollow figure hiding sweets
- Cinco de MayoMexican celebration each spring
- Dia de los MuertosMexican ancestor veneration festival
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
parade · fireworks · confetti · dancing · celebration · quinceañera · marigolds · calavera
North America
Western Hemisphere's northern continent
- borderOuter edge or limit
- United StatesNorth American federal republic
- GuatemalaCentral American republic
Belize · Pacific Ocean · Rio Grande · Baja California · Yucatan · Chiapas · Oaxaca · Sonora · federal republic · Guadalajara
mariachi
Mexican folk ensemble
- muralsLarge wall paintings
- Diego RiveraMexican mural master
- Day of the DeadMexican festival for deceased
Frida Kahlo · quinceañera · folklore · corridos · ranchera · telenovelas · lucha libre · familia
Aztec
Ancient Mexican civilization
- MayaAncient Mesoamerican people
- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
- TeotihuacanMesoamerican archaeological zone
Chichen Itza · Olmec · Zapotec · Toltec · Tulum · codex · obsidian · jaguar · quetzal · sacrifice
tacos
Filled folded tortillas
- enchiladasRolled tortillas in sauce
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
tamales · quesadillas · mole · pozole · chiles · carnitas · barbacoa · ceviche · tostadas · elote
mestizo
Biracial Latin American
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- SpanishLanguage of Iberia
- NahuatlUto-Aztecan language of Mexico
Zapotec · Creole · colonial heritage · mixed heritage · population · migration · diaspora · Chicano · border communities · urbanization
fiesta
Festive public celebration
- piñataHollow figure hiding sweets
- Cinco de MayoMexican celebration each spring
- Dia de los MuertosMexican ancestor veneration festival
carnival · parade · fireworks · confetti · dancing · celebration · quinceañera · marigolds · calavera · altars
- AmericasNorth America, Barbados, Argentina, Canada, Brazil
- countriesChina, Brazil, France, Germany, India
- country of originChina, USA, Japan, Germany, France
- geographycontinents, continent, oceans, countries, country
- NationsChina, France, Japan, Germany, India
- destinationsParis, Hawaii, Rome, Maldives, Santorini
MexicoCanada
Northern North American nation
United States · USA · America · Western Europe · Germany
MexicoArgentina
Southern cone republic
Chile · Central America · South America · Patagonia · Uruguay
- Mexican foodCuisine from south of Texas
- Mexico CityCapital of its nation
- New MexicoSouthwestern U.S. state
- Mexican cuisineFood from Mexico
- Mexican hatBroad-brimmed Latin American headwear
- Mexican riceTomato-sautéed grain dish