maya
BrE /ˈmaɪə/ AmE /ˈmaɪə/
noun / adjective en → es
a member of an ancient civilization that lived in southern Mexico and parts of Central America
maya (perteneciente a la civilización)
- Mayan civilization
Collocations Maya ruins · Maya culture
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The Maya built impressive cities and temples.
Los mayas construyeron ciudades y templos impresionantes.
a language spoken by the Maya people, related to other languages of Mesoamerica
idioma maya
- Mayan language
Collocations Yucatec Maya · Q'eqchi' Maya
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She speaks the Yucatec Maya language.
Ella habla el idioma maya yucateco.
a modern descendant of the ancient Maya civilization, living in Mexico and Central America today
maya (persona actual)
- Mayan people
Collocations Maya community · Maya village
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The Maya have preserved many of their traditions.
Los mayas han conservado muchas de sus tradiciones.