Alvarado
Americannoun
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Alonso de c1490–1554, Spanish soldier in the conquests of Mexico and Peru: governor of Cuzco 1552?–54.
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Pedro de 1495–1541, Spanish soldier: chief aide of Cortés in conquest of Mexico; governor of Guatemala 1530–34.
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Erik Lira, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo and Roberto Alvarado are the Mexican players who have covered the most ground for the national team in both matches, making them candidates for rest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
D. Miles Brissette, an attorney for protester Meagan Morris, said his client went to Alvarado that night expecting a peaceful demonstration and felt deceived by what unfolded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Zwane tussled with Roberto Alvarado, with the Mexican going to ground holding his head.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Ex-NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg got a lapful of Knicks sparkplug Jose Alvarado, Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing got the biggest Jumbotron cheers of the night, and San Antonio got a critical W.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He stayed under the boat all day and at night he emerged and went back to Alvarado Street.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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