“Las Vegas” is Spanish for “The Meadows.” The people who traveled the Old Spanish Trail named the area after the grassy area surrounding the natural springs that flowed here. The full name they used is “La Valle de Las Vegas,” or “The Valley of the Meadows.”
The city that was founded here in 1905 used “Las Vegas” for its name, and the rest is history. You’ll still see things like “The Meadows Mall” used around here. Ironically, that’s the only thing left of those old Spanish traders: the name Las Vegas.
The Spaniards, unlike the Americans, never tried to live in Southern Nevada. Considering moving to Las Vegas to retire. Would like info on housing costs and job market for part time income.
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Las Vegas is Spanish for "The Meadows". The name came about due to a large spring near the downtown area that watered a very large, lush, and green meadow in the middle of the desert.
The Spanish phrase Las Vegas translates into fertile meadow. It was once explained to me that it represents a place where things can grow. Of course this all depends on who you are since the odds of seeing your money grow in Las Vegas aren't very good!
Las Vegas is a popular Nevada city was named by the Spaniards in the 1800's. Like most Spanish cities, the name does mean something. Las Vegas translates into the meadow.
You can find more information here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas,_Nevada#.
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