tianguis

Spanish

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl tiyānquiztli (“it is a street market; marketplace”), perhaps through an unsuffixed possessive form, cf. amotiyānquiz (“it is their street market; marketplace”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtjan.ɡis/, [ˈtjãŋ.ɡis]

Noun

tianguis m (plural tianguis)

(historical, Mexico) An indigenous open-air market selling produce, small livestock and artwork.
(Mexico, US) A modern street market or flea market selling a wide range of assorted goods.

Synonyms

(traditional open-air market): zoco m (Spain)
(street or flea market): mercadillo m, mercado m, pulga f (Northern Mexico)

Derived terms

tianguero m
tianguista m

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