golfo de México

== Spanish == === Alternative forms === golfo de Méjico (rare, chiefly Spain) === Etymology === From golfo +‎ de +‎ México. First attested in 1550 on a world map held at the Bodleian Library. In widespread use since the mid-17th century, predating the independence of Mexico. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɡolfo de ˈmexiko/ [ˌɡol.fo ð̞e ˈme.xi.ko] Syllabification: gol‧fo de Mé‧xi‧co === Proper noun === golfo de México m Gulf of Mexico (gulf between the United States and Mexico) Synonyms: mar del Norte (historical), golfo de Florida (historical), golfo de Cortés (historical), golfo de Nueva España (historical), seno mexicano (historical), ensenada mexicana (historical) ==== Descendants ==== English: Gulf of Mexico French: golfe du Mexique Tzotzil: golfo yu’un México Yucatec Maya: golfoil México