Albuquerque

[al-buh-kur-kee, awl-boo-ker-kuh]

noun

1. Affonso de 1453–1515, founder of the Portuguese empire in the East.

2. a city in central New Mexico.

Albuquerque

¹

/ ˈælbəˌkɜːkɪ /

noun

1. a city in central New Mexico, on the Rio Grande. Pop: 471 856 (2003 est)

Albuquerque

²

/ ɑlbuˈkɛrkə, ˈælbəˌkɜːkɪ /

noun

1. Afonso de (əˈfõsu dəː). 1453–1515, Portuguese navigator who established Portuguese colonies in the East by conquering Goa, Ceylon, Malacca, and Ormuz

Albuquerque

1. Largest city in New Mexico.

Example Sentences

Mary Matteucci, director of A Child’s Garden in Albuquerque, said salaries and benefits already account for 90% of the preschool’s expenses.

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She decided to play it safe, arriving at Los Angeles International Airport with her 4-year-old daughter and fiance in tow six hours early for their Friday afternoon flight home to Albuquerque.

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They live on a cul-de-sac in Albuquerque, the city where “Breaking Bad” and “Saul” were set — but don’t expect a crossover.

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The decision was made, in part, because “Mr. Baldwin brought federal civil rights claims in his lawsuit,” said Albuquerque attorney Luis Robles, who represents the defendants.

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Rose said Reliable’s system will be designed to operate in busy airport environments, starting with Albuquerque, N.M.

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