Yucatec is a language spoken in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also known as Maya, Yucateco, and Yucatan Maya. Some synonyms for Yucatec include Maya de Yucatán, Maya Peninsular, Maya del Noroeste, and Maya de la Sierra. These synonyms highlight the geographic location and cultural diversity of the language. Yucatec is part of the Mayan language family and shares some similarities with other Mayan languages such as Tzotzil, Tzeltal, and K'iche'. Despite facing challenges and declining numbers of speakers, the Yucatec language and its culture remain an important part of the Yucatan Peninsula.