Jalisco

[hah-lees-kaw]

noun

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

Jalisco

/ xaˈlisko /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

His family’s other top spot: “La Costalegre in Jalisco is an area south of Puerto Vallarta,” Luna wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Sánchez-Gordon was born in the western Mexico state of Jalisco.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think I’ve done some really good things in boxing and I’m very proud of that kid who started out with the dream of being the best in the world,” said the 35-year-old from Jalisco.

From Los Angeles Times

That connection, forged in the gyms of Jalisco, was the beginning of one of the most successful partnerships in boxing history.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the recent discovery in Jalisco state of an apparent narco-ranch by a search group, several of the buscadores involved were disappeared.

From BBC