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Aguascalientes

American  
[ah-gwahs-kah-lyen-tes] / ˌɑ gwɑs kɑˈlyɛn tɛs /

noun

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

  2. a city in and the capital of this state.


Aguascalientes British  
/ aɣwaskaˈljentes /

noun

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

  2. 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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It also said a match between Necaxa and Queretaro in Aguascalientes was postponed when players fled the pitch after hearing loud noises outside Estadio Victoria.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Born in the municipality of Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Ovalle was discovered during trials for the Mexican national team, where she stood out among thousands of players.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

Baena was found dead next to their partner in their home in the conservative central Mexican state of Aguascalientes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

The authorities in the state of Aguascalientes, where Mx.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Juchipila, like the other towns they had passed through on their way from Tepic, by way of Jalisco, Aguascalientes and Zacatecas, was in ruins.

From The Underdogs, a Story of the Mexican Revolution by Munguía, E. (Enrique)