How Do You Spell GAXIOLA?

Pronunciation: [ɡˌaksɪˈə͡ʊlə] (IPA)

The word "gaxiola" is spelled with a "g" followed by an "a" and an "x". The "x" is pronounced as the "ks" sound in the word "box" and the "i" is pronounced as "ee" as in the word "bee". The last three letters "ola" make the "oh-lah" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word "gaxiola" is written as /ɡəksiːˈəʊlə/ and is commonly pronounced as "gaks-ee-OH-luh". This name is of Spanish origin and is commonly used as a surname.

Etymology of GAXIOLA

The word "gaxiola" is a Spanish surname that is primarily found in Mexico, particularly in the states of Sinaloa and Sonora. It is derived from the Basque language, which is spoken in the Basque Country, a region located in the northeastern part of Spain and the southwestern part of France.

The etymology of "gaxiola" traces back to the Basque word "gatzion", which means "bad" or "wicked". Over time, the suffix "-ola" was added, which has no specific meaning and is commonly found in Basque surnames. This combination of "gatzion" and "-ola" gives us "gaxiola", which roughly translates to "wicked" or "bad" in the Basque language.

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