nápoles

Naples

noun NAH-poh-lehs Rare

Origin: From Greek Neapolis (new city).

Usage Note

Nápoles is the Spanish name for the Italian city Naples (Napoli). It is treated as a proper noun and is invariable in form. The adjective is napolitano/a, which also gives its name to Neapolitan ice cream (helado napolitano). The city's founding name Neapolis reflects the Greek colonisation of southern Italy.

Examples

"Nápoles es famosa por su pizza y su bahía."

Natural Translation

Naples is famous for its pizza and its bay.

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