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Battle of Buena Vista

Battle of Buena Vista

9.5
A major 1847 battle in northern Mexico where US forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat Santa Anna's army
  • noun
  • /ˈbætəl əv ˈbweɪnə ˈvɪstə/
translation icon : Batalla de Buena Vista
  • Many soldiers received honors for their bravery during the Battle of Buena Vista.

Examples

  • The Battle of Buena Vista marked a turning point in the Mexican–American War.

  • Historians debate the tactics used at the Battle of Buena Vista.

  • The Battle of Buena Vista was a pivotal moment in the Mexican-American War.

  • Did you know the Battle of Buena Vista took place in 1847?

  • The Battle of Buena Vista was a significant turning point in the Mexican–American War.

  • During the Battle of Buena Vista, U.S. forces successfully defended their position against a larger Mexican army.

  • Zachary Taylor's leadership during the Battle of Buena Vista was crucial for the American victory in 1847.

Synonyms

Buena Vista
vsBattle of Buena Vista
9.9

A 1847 battle in northern Mexico where United States forces defeated Santa Anna's army

is the fuller formal name for that 1847 engagement

Surface Forms

Battle of Buena Vista singular
Battles of Buena Vista plural

Morphology

battle + of + Buena + Vista

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'battle' + 'of' + a place name indicates a specific battle that took place at Buena Vista. Even if learners do not know 'Buena Vista' as a toponym, the common 'Battle of X' pattern (cross-linguistically frequent) lets a B1 learner infer it refers to a battle associated with that location, though the detailed historical facts are not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Battle of Buena Vista is named after the place called Buena Vista, which in Spanish means 'good view' because the fighting took place near high ground with a wide view of the valley. So the name refers to that location and now means the 1847 battle when U.S. forces defeated Mexican forces under Santa Anna.