Classical Nahuatl edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From confites (candy, sweetmeat) +‎ chīhua (to make).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [kom.piː.tiʃˈt͡ʃiː.wa]

Noun edit

confites chīhua (preterite oconfites chīuh)

  1. to make candy

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References edit

  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 29r, 24v
  • Rémi Siméon (1885) Diccionario de la lengua náhuatl o mexicana, Siglo Veintiuno Editores, page 125