La Paz

American

[lah pahs, luh pahz] / lɑ ˈpɑs, lə ˈpɑz /

noun

a city in and the administrative capital of Bolivia, in the W part; Sucre is the official capital. About 12,000 feet (3,660 meters) above sea level.
a city in SE Baja California, in NW Mexico.

La Paz British

/ læ ˈpæz, la ˈpaθ /

noun

a city in W Bolivia, at an altitude of 3600 m (12 000 ft): seat of government since 1898 (though Sucre is still the official capital); the country's largest city; founded in 1548 by the Spaniards; university (1830). Pop: 1 533 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

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“We cannot stay quiet in terms of advocacy — for la paz, peace.”

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

He then repeated a saying attributed to former Mexican President Benito Juárez: El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2022

Las esposas hartas de estos conflictos deciden ponerse en huelga marital hasta que terminen las hostilidades y se logre la paz.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2020

Seguiremos en el camino de la paz y la reconciliación.

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2015

Por llanos y montañas el brigadista va cumpliendo con la Patria, luchando por la paz.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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