San Luis Potosí

[ sahn loo-ees-paw-taw-see ]

noun

a state in central Mexico. 24,415 sq. mi. (63,235 sq. km).
the capital of this state.

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How to use San Luis Potosí in a sentence

Four thousand troops from San Luis Potosi are said to be daily expected.
The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume I (of 2) | Hazard Stevens
This revolution commenced with the army of reserve stationed at San Luis Potosi, and was seconded by the military men generally.
History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 | Brantz Mayer

British Dictionary definitions for San Luis Potosí

San Luis Potosí

/ (Spanish san ˈlwis potoˈsi) /

noun

a state of central Mexico: mainly high plateau; economy based on mining (esp silver) and agriculture. Capital: San Luis Potosí. Pop: 927 000 (2005 est). Area: 62 849 sq km (24 266 sq miles)
an industrial city in central Mexico, capital of San Luis Potosí state, at an altitude of 1850 m (6000 ft). Pop: 628 134 (2000 est)

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