Aguascalientes
/ˌaɡwaskaˈljentes/
Aguascalientes is the Spanish name for a city in Mexico.
Meaning: city in Mexico (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a compound of aguas (waters) and calientes (hot), literally meaning "hot waters."
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌaɡwaskaˈljentes/
Did you know?
- In many parts of Mexico, particularly in street slang, the word aguas is used as a standalone warning meaning 'watch out' or 'look out'.
- The phrase aguas calientes appears in various other locations across the Spanish-speaking world, such as a famous village in the Peruvian Andes near Machu Picchu.
- While Aguascalientes is a city, it is also one of the few Mexican states that shares its name exactly with its capital city.
Examples in context
- Yo vivo en Aguascalientes.I live in Aguascalientes.
- Pronto visitaré Aguascalientes.I will visit Aguascalientes soon.
- ¿Es bonita la ciudad de Aguascalientes?Is the city of Aguascalientes beautiful?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about travel plans over coffee.
- Alejandro¿Has estado en Aguascalientes?Have you been to Aguascalientes?
- ElenaNo, pero quiero ir este año.No, but I want to go this year.
- AlejandroEs un lugar muy agradable.It is a very pleasant place.
- ElenaEntonces iré a Aguascalientes en verano.Then I will go to Aguascalientes in the summer.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Aguascalientes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
