Spanish word meaning cape or headland; commonly refers to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
From Spanish 'cabo', from Latin 'caput' meaning head. In geography, it refers to a headland or promontory extending into water. The term entered English primarily through place names, especially the resort destination Cabo San Lucas.
Cabo demonstrates how place names can become so iconic that they transcend language barriers. While 'cabo' simply means 'cape' in Spanish, for many English speakers it immediately evokes images of Mexican beach resorts, showing how tourism can transform the cultural meaning of geographical terms.
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