Aguascalientes

American

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

noun

a state in central Mexico. 2,499 sq. mi. (6,470 sq. km).
a city in and the capital of this state.

Aguascalientes British

/ 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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The 53-year-old Little Village resident was enjoying lunch with his father at Carniceria Aguascalientes the day Bovino unleashed his mayhem nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 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

Jesús Ociel Baena was found dead at home next to their partner, Dorian Daniel Nieves, in the central city of Aguascalientes on Monday.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

The authorities in the state of Aguascalientes, where Mx.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2023

"Don't you think it advisable to go to Aguascalientes first, General?"

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

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