Aguascalientes

[ ah-gwahs-kah-lyen-tes ]

/ ˌɑ gwɑs kɑˈlyɛn tɛs /

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noun

a state in central Mexico. 2,499 sq. mi. (6,470 sq. km).

a city in and the capital of this state.

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Words nearby Aguascalientes

agst., Agt., agterskot, Aguadilla, aguardiente, Aguascalientes, ague, agueweed, Aguinaldo, aguish, Agulhas

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How to use Aguascalientes in a sentence

Most of the movie had to be filmed in Aguascalientes, one of the central provinces of Mexico, far from the heart of the drug wars.
“Miss Bala” Is Mexico’s Drug War Thriller|Stephen Farber|January 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I was not long in taking leave of Aguascalientes, and heard nothing more of the impressment of my mules.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XX|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes

/ (Spanish aɣwaskaˈljentes) /

noun

a state in central Mexico. Pop: 943 506 (2000). Area: 5471 sq km (2112 sq miles)

a city in central Mexico, capital of Aguascalientes state, about 1900 m (6200 ft) above sea level, with hot springs. Pop: 830 000 (2005 est)

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