Buena Vista

American

[bwe-nah vees-tah] / ˈbwɛ nɑ ˈvis tɑ /

noun

a village in NE Mexico, near Saltillo: American victory in battle (1847) during the Mexican War.

Buena Vista British

/ ˈbwena ˈvista /

noun

a village in NE Mexico, near Saltillo: site of the defeat of the Mexicans by US forces (1847)

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You recorded the song “Dandovueltas” with Omara Portuondo, a legend of Cuarteto d’Aida, and later Buena Vista Social Club.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office, however, confirmed receiving calls for a welfare check on July 29 and Aug. 1 near Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue in Lemon Grove.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

This year's nominations are led overall by the musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her and Maybe Happy Ending, which have 10 each.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

Seated backstage, the trio, who’s also behind the Lightning in a Bottle festival currently held at Buena Vista Lake, takes a breather from the booming speakers and thick crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

But places were also named from the way the expedition felt at the time: Buena Esperenza, good hope; Buena Vista because the view was beautiful; and Chualar because it was pretty.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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