Mataulipas

Spanish

Etymology

Blend of mata (“to kill”) +‎ Tamaulipas, or hyperthesis of Tamaulipas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /matauˈlipas/ [ma.t̪au̯ˈli.pas]
• Rhymes: -ipas
• Syllabification: Ma‧tau‧li‧pas

Proper noun

Mataulipas m

1. (slang, often derogatory) Tamaulipas, viewed as a region of violence due to criminal organizations and drug trafficking.