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Viña del Mar

Viña del Mar

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A seaside city in central Chile known for its beaches and gardens
  • proper noun
translation icon : Viña del Mar
  • Every summer, tourists flock to Viña del Mar for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere.

Examples

  • The annual music festival in Viña del Mar attracts artists from all over the world.

  • During our trip to Chile, we spent several days exploring Viña del Mar and its famous gardens.

  • I visited Viña del Mar last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Viña del Mar?

  • During our trip to Chile, we spent several days exploring Viña del Mar and its famous gardens.

  • Every summer, tourists flock to Viña del Mar for its beautiful beaches and lively atmosphere.

  • The annual music festival in Viña del Mar attracts artists from all over the world.

Surface Forms

Viña del Mar main

Morphology

Viña + del + Mar

The name literally composes as 'vineyard (Viña) of the (del) sea (Mar)', so a learner who knows those constituents would infer a coastal place (likely a seaside town or resort). Place-name formation like this is cross-linguistically common, making the overall meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Viña del Mar may come from the Spanish words viña meaning 'vineyard' and mar meaning 'sea'. The town began by the coast where people grew vines and made gardens, so the name gives the picture of a 'vineyard by the sea' and explains why the city is known for its beaches and gardens.