Querétaro
Americannoun
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a state in central Mexico. 4,432 sq. mi. (11,480 sq. km).
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a city in and the capital of this state, in the SW part: republican forces executed Emperor Maximilian here 1867.
noun
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an inland state of central Mexico: economy based on agriculture and mining. Capital: Querétaro. Pop: 1 402 010 (2000). Area: 11 769 sq km (4544 sq miles)
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a city in central Mexico, capital of Querétaro state: scene of the signing (1848) of the treaty ending the US-Mexican War and of the execution of Emperor Maximilian (1867). Pop: 913 000 (2005 est)
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, some Los Angeles fans remained excited as they travel this week to watch Mexico’s friendly match against Iceland in Querétaro.
From Los Angeles Times
All eyes will be on the central state of Queretaro on Wednesday, when Mexico meets Iceland for a friendly.
From Barron's
Reuters reported that a men's football match between Queretaro and FC Juarez and a women's game involving Chivas and America have been postponed indefinitely.
From BBC
It also said a match between Necaxa and Queretaro in Aguascalientes was postponed when players fled the pitch after hearing loud noises outside Estadio Victoria.
From BBC
In early 2025 the pair launched Capybara Café of Querétaro.
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