Spanish place names in the U.S., part 1

Spanish place names in the U.S. This activity is about places in the U.S. that have Spanish names. You are free to use Google today, which should work well for getting the state name meanings. You should also try www.spanishdict.com to find other place meanings. U.S. States and Territories with Spanish namesWrite in the name of the U.S. state or territory that goes with each clue. Google is not a bad option for finding info about the U.S. states. 1. The state of Florida means "flowery" or "full of flowers" in Spanish.2. The state of Montana means "mountain" in Spanish (if you spell it with an ñ).3. The state of Nevada means "snowy" in Spanish and is often paired with the word "sierra" meaning "mountain range."4. Although the name of the state of Arizona likely derives from a Native American word, it also coincidentally is a combination of words meaning "arid" or "dry" zone.5. The state of California is either named after a novel describing a "califa" (mythical island paradise) or maybe relating to a "hot oven" (depends on who you ask).6. The state of Colorado means "red-colored."7. The U.S. island territory of Puerto Rico is not a state, but means "rich port." U.S. Cities and Towns with Spanish names - set 1 Look up the name of the town and match to the closest meaning. ex.- el reno = reindeer (but you can't look up "Reno, NV" or the site thinks you are looking for that proper noun)SpanishDict.com is the best option from here on to find out what the words mean in Spanish El Reno, OK the reindeer Las Vegas, NV the meadows Moro, OR blackberry or Moor Oso, WA bear Pintura, UT painting Trinidad, WA Trinity U.S. Cities and Towns with Spanish names - set 2 Amigo, WV friend Barco, NC boat Buena Vista, VA good view Bonita, KS pretty Colonia, NJ colony El Paso, TX the pass U.S. Cities and Towns with Spanish names - set 3 El Dorado, AR the golden one La Plata, MD the silver Ola, GA wave Pie, WV foot Alba, MO dawn Alta, IA tall U.S. Cities and Towns with Spanish names - set 4 Coronado, KS crowned Granada, MV pomegranate Leon, IA lion Lima, OH lime or lemon Pedro, OH Peter Vida, MN life Arizona cities with Spanish namesLook up the word and select the city that closely matches the translation. Again, SpanishDict.com is your best option. 1. adobe houses = Casas Adobes2. big house = Casa Grande3. eagle = Aguila4. green river = Río Verde5. mountain view = Sierra Vista6. rich river = Río Rico7. rose = Rosa8. Saint Charles = San Carlos9. Saint Louis = San Luis10. walnut trees = Nogales Colorado cities with Spanish names 1. fly = Mosca2. rabbits = Conejos3. Saint Paul = San Pablo4. spoon = Cuchara5. table = Mesa6. the junction = La Junta7. trees = Arboles8. village = Pueblo Florida cities with Spanish names 1. adventure = Aventura2. houses = Villas3. mouse's mouth mouth = Boca Raton4. orange = Naranja5. paradise valley = Valparaiso6. Saint Anthony = San Antonio7. view of the sea = Miramar Geographic places in the U.S. with Spanish names To mark a word click it’s first letter then click its last letter. SANJUANMOUNTAINS SANANTONIORIVER SANJOAQUINRIVER MOSQUITOCREEK COLORADORIVER PERDIDORIVER BRAZOSRIVER BLANCAPEAK RIOGRANDE LUNAPEAK