Cárdenas

American  

[kahr-the-nahs] / ˈkɑr ðɛˌnɑs /

noun

1. Lázaro 1895–1970, Mexican general and political reformer: president 1934–40.

2. a seaport in NW Cuba.

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Cárdenas British  

/ ˈkarðenas /

noun

1. Lázaro (ˈlaθaro). 1895–1970, Mexican statesman and general; president of Mexico (1934–40)

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Example Sentences

“This is kind of a broken record of trying to blame somebody else,” said George Cardenas, a former alderman and one of three commissioners on the Board of Review, who said his body’s job is to address “inconsistencies” in the assessor’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cardenas, noting that all the contributions he receives from those who come before the board are fully disclosed, calls the issue a red herring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, she said, she often sides with Cardenas on rulings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chemicals are shipped to Mexican seaports in the Pacific, primarily container and bulk terminals in Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas, and then trucked north.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Whether Kamala runs again or not, I’m optimistic that the American people will vote for a female president,” Vanessa Cardenas told me.

From Los Angeles Times