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Malinche

Malinche

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A tall volcano and national park on the border of Puebla and Tlaxcala popular for hiking
  • proper noun
  • /mɑːˈlɪnʧeɪ/
: La Malinche
  • Many tourists visit Malinche national park for its breathtaking views and hiking trails.

Examples

  • On the right half, the Chichimecs trace the boundaries of their new territory east from Cholula, roughly 50 miles to the sacred volcano La Malinche.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Like the people of the Malinche region in Central Mexico described by Hill (1985), there is a functional balance between the use of Spanish and the native language shaped by the power relations between the national capitalistic sector and indigenous societies.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The Malinche volcano is a popular spot for climbers looking for a challenge.

  • On clear days, you can see the majestic peak of Malinche rising over the landscape.

Surface Forms

Malinche main

Etymology

Malinche is also the name of a volcano that shares the same historic name. Many people call the mountain La Malinche, so you can remember the place by thinking it is named after the same well-known figure.