How to Say ‘The one from Oaxaca’ in Mexican Spanish
El de Oaxaca
el deh wah-HAH-kah
[el deh wah-HAH-kah]
💬 Usage Tip: In Oaxaca, the x sounds like an English h: (wah-HAH-kah). México works the same way: (MEH-hee-koh).
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
the one
Used with 'de' to mean 'the one from'.
El de Puebla es dulce.
The one from Puebla is sweet.
de
[deh]
from
Preposition meaning 'from' or 'of,' depending on context.
Vengo de una conferencia sobre liderazgo.
I come from a conference about leadership.
Oaxaca
[wah-HAH-kah]
Oaxaca
Southern state and city known for food and culture.
El mole de Oaxaca es delicioso.
Oaxaca's mole is delicious.
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