San Luis Potosí

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

/ ˌsɑn luˈis ˌpɔ tɔˈsi /

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noun

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

the capital of this state.

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Words nearby San Luis Potosí

San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Lucas, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Peak, San Luis Potosí, San Manuel, San Marcos, San Marinese, San Marino, San Martín

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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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