vitoria
vitoria Lexical Profile
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A city in northern Spain that serves as the de facto capital of the Basque Autonomous Community and the province of Álava.
A major coastal city and the capital of the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil, primarily situated on a small island within a bay.
A decisive 1813 battle during the Peninsular War, in which allied British, Portuguese, and Spanish forces led by the Duke of Wellington defeated the French army near the Spanish city.
"Beethoven's composition 'Wellington's Victory' was written to commemorate the allied triumph at the Battle of Vitoria."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English texts, the unaccented spelling 'Vitoria' typically refers to the city in northern Spain (officially Vitoria-Gasteiz), while 'Vitória' (with an acute accent) refers to the Brazilian state capital.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese words for 'victory' (from Latin 'victoria'). The Spanish city was founded as 'Nueva Victoria' in 1181 by King Sancho VI of Navarre to celebrate a military triumph.
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