Puerto Vallarta
/ˌpweɾto baˈʝaɾta/
Puerto Vallarta is the Spanish name for Puerto Vallarta.
Meaning: Translations (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of two parts: Puerto, which means port in English and Vallarta, which is a proper noun that does not have a direct translation in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpweɾto baˈʝaɾta/
Did you know?
- Puerto Vallarta remained a small fishing village until the 1960s when it was chosen as a filming location for 'The Night of the Iguana'.
- While it means 'port' here, the word puerto is also used in Spanish to describe a mountain pass.
- The name Vallarta is a proper surname, specifically honoring Ignacio Luis Vallarta, a former governor of the state of Jalisco.
Examples in context
- Voy a visitar Puerto Vallarta este verano.I am going to visit Puerto Vallarta this summer.
- Puerto Vallarta es un lugar muy bonito.Puerto Vallarta is a very beautiful place.
- ¿Has estado alguna vez en Puerto Vallarta?Have you ever been to Puerto Vallarta?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are planning a vacation.
- Daniel¿A dónde quieres ir de vacaciones?Where do you want to go for vacation?
- LucíaMe gustaría ir a Puerto Vallarta.I would like to go to Puerto Vallarta.
- Daniel¡Excelente idea, Lucía!Excellent idea, Lucía!
- LucíaEntonces reservemos el vuelo a Puerto Vallarta.Then let's book the flight to Puerto Vallarta.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “puerto vallarta” translations and entries Puerto Vallarta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Puerto Vallarta, puerto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
