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Chula Vista

Chula Vista

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A city in southern California near San Diego and the Mexican border with many homes and businesses
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtʃuːlə ˈvɪstə/
: Chula Vista
  • The Chula Vista Police Department disclosed Tuesday that a woman fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent last week was on probation for a 2011 narcotics conviction at the time of her death on a residential street in southwestern Chula Vista.
  • Chula Vista, Calif.

Examples

  • Many people enjoy the scenic views and outdoor activities available in Chula Vista.

  • She attended Chula Vista High School; her family speaks English fluently; she graduated from high school here.

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  • The Chula Vista Police Department disclosed Tuesday that a woman fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent last week was on probation for a 2011 narcotics conviction at the time of her death on a residential street in southwestern Chula Vista.

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  • The city of Chula Vista is known for its beautiful parks and recreational facilities.

  • Every year, Chula Vista hosts a variety of cultural festivals that celebrate its diverse community.

Surface Forms

Chula Vista main

Morphology

Chula + Vista

Chula Vista is a toponym of Spanish origin literally composed of chula ('pretty' or 'cute') + vista ('view'), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer a literal meaning like 'pretty view' and suspect it names a place. However, knowing the parts does not give the specific referent or location (a city in southern California), so the relation between form and the full encyclopedic meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Chula Vista comes from the Spanish words chula and vista, which mean 'pretty view'. People gave the name because the place had a nice view, so today Chula Vista is the city's name.