Valparaiso

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A city on Chile's central coast with a large port

proper noun
/ˌvæl.pəˈraɪ.soʊ/

: Valparaíso

And today, with great joy, we saw once again atop its hills the cheerful and picturesque town of Valparaiso, whitening the middle of its large and peaceful bay.
Valparaiso biennial
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Chile

Examples

We were travelling home from Valparaiso.

Mysterious Island (1961)
O'Bryant is now being represented by Valparaiso law professor David Welter.

Blog text (10)
Two days later, we arrived in Valparaiso.

Academic text (2007)
And so you were a civil engineering student at the university in Valparaiso and you were arrested on the morning of the coup.
From elementary teacher to stay-at-home mom, Julie Wilson has her hands full in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Blog text (14)
Jon Schmaltz, chairman of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Board, made an announcement on behalf of the Board on Tuesday.

Blog text (12)
These two pieces were selected to represent South Africa at Chile's Valparaiso Biennial of 1981.

Academic text (2005)
In Valparaiso, I embarked on the S.S. Orangutan, and thirty-seven days later I disembarked in Alexandria.

Academic text (2007)
The chief port city of Chile, Valparaiso is known for its colorful houses and vibrant culture.
Many tourists visit Valparaiso to explore its historic districts and scenic harbor.

Surface Forms

Valparaiso main

Etymology

Valparaiso comes from Spanish words valle 'valley' and paraíso 'paradise'. So the name means 'Valley of Paradise', a simple image to remember the city's beautiful harbour and steep hills.