No. 7,872 in Spanish
mayans
"Mayans" is not a Spanish word; it refers to the Indigenous people of Mesoamerica, known for their ancient civilization.
In a sentence
Los mayas antiguos desarrollaron un calendario muy avanzado.
The ancient Mayans developed a very advanced calendar.
used as a noun referring to the ancient civilization.
Estudiamos la cultura de los mayas en la clase de historia.
We study the culture of the Mayans in history class.
used as a noun describing the group or civilization in a general context.
Las tradiciones mayas influyen en las festividades locales.
Mayan traditions influence local festivals.
used as an adjective to describe the characteristics related to the Mayans.
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