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Buena Vista

Buena Vista

9.9
A 1847 battle in northern Mexico where United States forces defeated Santa Anna's army
  • proper noun
  • /ˈbweɪnə ˈvɪstə/
translation icon : Buena Vista
  • Historians often discuss the tactics used at Buena Vista by Zachary Taylor's army.

Examples

  • The battle of Buena Vista was a significant victory for the United States.

  • Santa Anna's defeat at Buena Vista had significant consequences for Mexico's military strategy.

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

  • Did you know that Buena Vista took place in 1847?

  • During the Mexican-American War, the battle at Buena Vista was a pivotal moment for the U.S. forces under General Zachary Taylor.

  • The victory at Buena Vista on February 23, 1847, marked a significant defeat for the Mexican army in northern Mexico.

  • At Buena Vista, American troops faced fierce resistance but ultimately prevailed against Mexican forces.

Synonyms

Battle of Buena Vista
vsBuena Vista
9.5

A major 1847 battle in northern Mexico where US forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat Santa Anna's army

is the shorter, simpler form used to refer to the same engagement

Surface Forms

Buena Vista main

Morphology

Buena + Vista

This is a toponym referring to a historical battle, and the event meaning ('a battle in 1847') is not derivable from the literal constituents 'buena' + 'vista' ('good view'). Even if a learner recognizes the Spanish words or their cognates, that would suggest a place description rather than indicate a specific military engagement, so the expression is not transparent.

Etymology

Buena Vista comes from the Spanish words Buena and Vista, meaning 'good view'. The 1847 battle was named for that place because the ground gave soldiers a clear view of the land, so the fight became known as the 'Battle of Buena Vista'.