Jalisco

American

[hah-lees-kaw] / hɑˈlis kɔ /

noun

a state in W Mexico. 31,152 sq. mi. (80,685 sq. km). Guadalajara.

Jalisco British

/ xaˈlisko /

noun

a state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: crossed by the Sierra Madre; valuable mineral resources. Capital: Guadalajara. Pop: 6 321 278 (2000). Area: 80 137 sq km (30 934 sq miles)

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Sanchez, on the other hand, is the child of immigrants from Mexico City and Jalisco.

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“He was a trombone player and played in a banda in my mom’s hometown in Jalisco.”

From Los Angeles Times

Jalisco expects to attract 3 million tourists during the tournament, which is why 40 new hotels have been built.

From Los Angeles Times

The city’s Estadio Jalisco did previously host one of Brazil’s great teams led by Pelé in 1970.

From Los Angeles Times

Local authorities estimate that the World Cup will generate $1 billion for the state of Jalisco.

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