Meaning & use
Querétaro
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Meanings
proper nounproper
A city in central Mexico, the capital of the state of the same name, known for its colonial centre.
Grammar: Always capitalized, with no article: visit Querétaro.
Patterns
- in Querétaro
- travel to Querétaro
We spent a weekend in Querétaro exploring the old aqueduct.
Querétaro is a popular stop for tourists visiting central Mexico.
Many technology companies have opened offices in Querétaro.
proper nounproper
A state in central Mexico, with a mix of farming land, mountains and wine regions.
Grammar: Used for the state: the state of Querétaro.
Patterns
- the state of Querétaro
The state of Querétaro is known for its cheese and wine.
She was born in a small town in Querétaro.
Querétaro has one of the fastest-growing economies in the country.
Common combinations
- city of Querétaro
- The city of Querétaro has a UNESCO-listed centre.
- state of Querétaro
- The state of Querétaro borders Hidalgo.
- Querétaro aqueduct
- The Querétaro aqueduct is a famous landmark.
- travel to Querétaro
- They plan to travel to Querétaro by bus.
Word family
- Queretano adjective
- relating to Querétaro
- Querétaro noun
- the state or city
Commonly confused: Querétaro or Quebec?
Querétaro vs Quebec
Quebec is a Canadian province, while Querétaro is a Mexican city and state; their names look somewhat alike.
Practice
In which country is Querétaro?
Choose one answer.
Querétaro is in central Mexico. The other countries are Spanish-speaking but do not contain a city or state of this name.
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