tianguis

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Spanish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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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

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtjanɡis/ [ˈt̪jãŋ.ɡis]
  • Rhymes: -anɡis
  • Syllabification: tian‧guis

Noun

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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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