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Vizcaíno

American  
[viz-kah-ee-noh] / ˌvɪz kɑˈi noʊ /

noun

  1. Sebastián 1550?–1628?, Spanish explorer in the Americas.


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Fernando Vizcaíno, 70, a retired banker, got the idea to turn his house into a hostel about six years ago when he saw visitors starting to arrive in bigger numbers.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

The Yankees got Rizzo and cash for two minor leaguers, right-hander Alexander Vizcaíno and outfielder Kevin Alcántara.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2021

Vizcaíno will miss the remainder of the season following shoulder surgery.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2019

“When you create such great expectations in society, there’s an enormous risk of not fulfilling them,” said Indira Vizcaíno, a rising Morena star.

From The Guardian • Jul. 20, 2018

Accordingly, in 1611 Vizcaíno was sent to explore certain islands called Rica de Oro and Rica de Plata, but the expedition failed.

From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene

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