The Anthem of Aguascalientes (, ), officially , is the official anthem of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes. It was composed by Esteban Ávila Mier, former governor, and music by Miguel Meneses on 1867.
Lyrics Short version: Spanish originalEnglish translationIPA transcriptionCoro: Si el traidor a la lid nos provoca ¡Arma al hombro a vencer o morir! Que el rehusar si el clarín nos convoca Es afrenta en el mundo vivir.Chorus: If the traitor causes us to fight Weapon in shoulder to win or die! That to refuse if the bugle summons us Is a disgrace in the living world.Coro:Estrofa I y IV Cuna ilustre de Chávez y Arteaga, Que a la patria mil héroes le das, Ciudad bella, hermosísima maga, Dios te otorgue el progreso y la paz.Stanza I and IV: Illustrious cradle of Chávez and Arteaga, That the country you give a thousand heroes, Beautiful city, beautiful sorceress, God grant you peace and progress.Estrofa I y IV:Estrofa II: Nunca el sol de los libres su rayo Niegue airado a tu bóveda azul, Ese sol esplendente de Mayo Que a tu gloria ha prestado su luz.Stanza II: Never the free rays of the sun Angrily deny your blue dome, That shining sun of May That to your glory has provided light.Estrofa II:Estrofa III: Él alumbre tu senda de flores, Él ¡oh Patria! Otros triunfos te dé, Y no logren los ciegos traidores Nunca, nunca su luz obtener.Stanza III: He illuminates your path with flowers He, oh Fatherland! Other triumphs gives to you, And the blind traitors fail Never, ever get its light.Estrofa III:
See also Aguascalientes
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