tianguis

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Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl tiyānquiztli (“it is a street market; marketplace”), perhaps through an unsuffixed possessive form, cf. īntiyānquiz (“it is their street market; marketplace”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtjanɡis/
  • Rhymes: -anɡis
  • Syllabification: tian‧guis

Noun

tianguis m (plural tianguis)

  1. (historical, Mexico) an indigenous open-air market selling produce, small livestock and artwork
    Synonym: (Spain) zoco
  2. (Mexico, US) a modern street market or flea market selling a wide range of assorted goods
    Synonyms: mercadillo, mercado, (Northern Mexico) pulga

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