Santiago del Estero

American

[sahn-tyah-gaw thel es-te-raw] / sɑnˈtjɑ gɔ ðɛl ɛsˈtɛ rɔ /

noun

a city in N Argentina.

Santiago del Estero British

/ del esˈtero /

noun

a city in N Argentina: the oldest continuous settlement in Argentina, founded in 1553 by Spaniards from Peru. Pop: 385 000 (2005 est)

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England held on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts had a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Argentina will kick off in Group A against Asian champion Uzbekistan in Santiago del Estero.

From Washington Times ● May 19, 2023

The party continues next Tuesday when the team will play another friendly match against Curaçao in Argentina’s central Santiago del Estero province.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

For now though, he’ll enjoy the adoration of Argentine fans as the team will play another friendly match against Curaçao on March 28 in Argentina’s central Santiago del Estero province.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023

The province of Santa Fé is a large province, extending from the northern boundary of the province of Buenos Aires to Santiago del Estero, and contains what is known as the Gran Chaco.

From Argentina from a British Point of View by Various

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