Vallejo

American  

[vuh-ley-oh, -hoh, vah-ye-haw] / vəˈleɪ oʊ, -hoʊ, vɑˈyɛ hɔ /

noun

1. César 1895–1938, Peruvian poet.

2. Mariano Guadalupe 1808–90, military and political leader in California, serving the Mexican government until 1846; elected senator to the first state legislature 1849.

3. a city in western California, on San Pablo Bay, northeast of San Francisco.

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Vallejo British  

/ -ˈleɪhəʊ, baˈʎɛxo, vəˈleɪəʊ /

noun

1. César ( Abraham ) (ˈsesar). 1892–1938, Peruvian poet, living in France and Spain from 1923: noted for his experimental style in such works as Trilce (1922)

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Example Sentences

"It's a topic of concern that we're all aware of because it would make people lose jobs," Vallejo said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Vallejo, principal listing agent at Redfin, told the BBC the impact of the war could worsen if higher energy prices spark a wider economic slowdown.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Authorities said the couple was from Vallejo but were living in the trailer at the time of their daughter’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In the produce aisle, Jose Zamora said he wouldn’t mind a studio—it would spare him a 50-mile round-trip daily commute from Vallejo, where he lives with his parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"With pleasure," said General Vallejo; and he, also, shook hands.

From Gold Seekers of '49 by Stephens, Charles H.