What is another word for guadalajara?
Pronunciation: [ɡwˌɑːdɐlɐd͡ʒˈɑːɹə] (IPA) 
Guadalajara is a city located in Mexico and considered one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. The name "Guadalajara" comes from the Arabic word "Wādī al-Ḥijārah," which means the "Valley of Stones." Besides its well-known name, Guadalajara has different synonyms, such as "pearl of the west," "city of roses," and "city of tapatios." The pearl of the west is a metaphorical reference to its beauty and importance in the western part of Mexico. City of roses comes from the pink hue of the buildings in the old town. Lastly, the name Tapatios is a colloquial word to describe people who were born or live in Guadalajara.
