Guanajuato

[ gwah-nah-hwah-taw ]

noun

1. a state in central Mexico. 11,805 sq. mi. (30,575 sq. km).
2. a city in and the capital of this state: center of the silver-mining region.

Guanajuato

/ ɡwanaˈxwato /

noun

1. a state of central Mexico, on the great central plateau: mountainous in the north, with fertile plains in the south; important mineral resources. Capital: Guanajuato. Pop: 4 656 761 (2000). Area: 30 588 sq km (11 810 sq miles)
2. a city in central Mexico, capital of Guanajuato state: founded in 1554, it became one of the world's richest silver-mining centres. Pop: 80 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

In Guanajuato state, the explosion of two car bombs highlighted the escalation of cartel warfare, with some criminal groups now arming themselves with grenade launchers and drones rigged with explosives.

From Los Angeles Times

Olvera emigrated from the Mexican state of Guanajuato when she was 14, joining her parents in Salinas, where her father was a bracero.

From Los Angeles Times

Himself a distinct figure, with his Panama hat, mustached grin and ubiquitous cigar, Brito first spotted Valenzuela when he was pitching for Guanajuato in 1978.

From Los Angeles Times

“Christmas parties, yoga classes, English and Spanish classes,” recalled Jasso, who was born in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.

From Los Angeles Times

Unknown gunmen shot Alejandro Martínez as he was travelling in a car with two security guards in the central state of Guanajuato.

From BBC