buena vista
noun
Simple meaning
The 1847 Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
boonuhvistuhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbunəˈvɪstə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The 1847 Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War.
A pitched battle in the Mexican War in 1847; United States forces under Zachary Taylor defeated the Mexican forces under Santa Anna at a locality in northern Mexico
The name of many places, especially in the United States of America
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This meaning: The 1847 Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War.
Used this way, buena vista is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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