Top 100 Vocabulary for Visiting and Touring America | San Antonio is an English–Chinese guide to a city where five Spanish colonial missions, the River Walk, acequias, Fiesta, Tex-Mex food and living river systems remain unusually visible.
这份圣安东尼奥旅行词汇指南为中国旅客、英语学习者及英中双语家庭准备。100个词围绕五座世界遗产传教站、古老灌溉渠、阿拉莫、河滨步道、VIA交通、嘉年华与本地饮食建立。
City map and districts: words 1–10
1. San Antonio
English meaning: A major South Texas city and the focus of this guide.
中文: 圣安东尼奥 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào
Pronunciation cue: SAN an-TOH-nee-oh
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
2. Bexar County
English meaning: The county containing San Antonio.
中文: 贝克萨尔县 · Pinyin: bèi kè sà ěr xiàn
Pronunciation cue: BAIR county
Example: In San Antonio, Bexar County helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，贝克萨尔县帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
3. Downtown San Antonio
English meaning: The central area containing the Alamo, River Walk and civic core.
中文: 圣安东尼奥市中心 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào shì zhōng xīn
Pronunciation cue: DOWN-town San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Downtown San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥市中心帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
4. San Antonio River Walk
English meaning: The network of pedestrian paths along the San Antonio River.
中文: 圣安东尼奥河滨步道 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào hé bīn bù dào
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio RIV-er walk
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio River Walk helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥河滨步道帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
5. Pearl District San Antonio
English meaning: A redeveloped district north of downtown around the former Pearl Brewery.
中文: 圣安东尼奥珍珠区 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào zhēn zhū qū
Pronunciation cue: PEARL district San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Pearl District San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥珍珠区帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
6. King William Historic District
English meaning: A historic residential district south of downtown.
中文: 威廉王历史区 · Pinyin: wēi lián wáng lì shǐ qū
Pronunciation cue: KING WIL-yum historic district
Example: In San Antonio, King William Historic District helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，威廉王历史区帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
7. Southtown San Antonio
English meaning: A creative district south of downtown.
中文: 圣安东尼奥南城 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào nán chéng
Pronunciation cue: SOUTH-town San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Southtown San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥南城帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
8. Historic Market Square San Antonio
English meaning: A major Mexican-American market and dining district.
中文: 圣安东尼奥历史市场广场 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào lì shǐ shì chǎng guǎng chǎng
Pronunciation cue: historic market square San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Historic Market Square San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥历史市场广场帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
9. La Villita Historic Arts Village
English meaning: A small historic arts district near the River Walk.
中文: 拉维利塔历史艺术村 · Pinyin: lā wéi lì tǎ lì shǐ yì shù cūn
Pronunciation cue: LAH vee-YEE-tah arts village
Example: In San Antonio, La Villita Historic Arts Village helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，拉维利塔历史艺术村帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
10. Hemisfair
English meaning: The downtown park district created from the 1968 World’s Fair site.
中文: 半球博览园区 · Pinyin: bàn qiú bó lǎn yuán qū
Pronunciation cue: HEM-is-fair
Example: In San Antonio, Hemisfair helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，半球博览园区帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
Five missions and World Heritage: words 11–20
11. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
English meaning: The National Park Service unit protecting four Spanish colonial missions.
中文: 圣安东尼奥教会国家历史公园 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào jiào huì guó jiā lì shǐ gōng yuán
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio missions national historical park
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥教会国家历史公园帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
12. Mission San José
English meaning: The largest restored mission in the national historical park.
中文: 圣何塞传教站 · Pinyin: shèng hé sāi chuán jiào zhàn
Pronunciation cue: mission san hoh-ZAY
Example: In San Antonio, Mission San José helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣何塞传教站帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
13. Mission Concepción
English meaning: A Spanish colonial mission known for its preserved church.
中文: 康塞普西翁传教站 · Pinyin: kāng sāi pǔ xī wēng chuán jiào zhàn
Pronunciation cue: mission con-sep-see-OHN
Example: In San Antonio, Mission Concepción helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，康塞普西翁传教站帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
14. Mission San Juan Capistrano
English meaning: A mission community south of central San Antonio.
中文: 圣胡安卡皮斯特拉诺传教站 · Pinyin: shèng hú ān kǎ pí sī tè lā nuò chuán jiào zhàn
Pronunciation cue: mission san WAHN cap-ih-STRAN-oh
Example: In San Antonio, Mission San Juan Capistrano helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣胡安卡皮斯特拉诺传教站帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
15. Mission Espada
English meaning: The southernmost mission in the national park.
中文: 埃斯帕达传教站 · Pinyin: āi sī pà dá chuán jiào zhàn
Pronunciation cue: mission es-PAH-dah
Example: In San Antonio, Mission Espada helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，埃斯帕达传教站帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
16. Alamo Mission
English meaning: The fifth mission in the San Antonio World Heritage Site, outside the NPS park unit.
中文: 阿拉莫传教站 · Pinyin: ā lā mò chuán jiào zhàn
Pronunciation cue: AL-uh-moh mission
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo Mission helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫传教站帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
17. San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site
English meaning: The UNESCO property formed by all five San Antonio missions.
中文: 圣安东尼奥教会世界遗产地 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào jiào huì shì jiè yí chǎn dì
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio missions world heritage site
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥教会世界遗产地帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
18. mission compound wall
English meaning: A defensive and boundary wall around a mission complex.
中文: 传教站围墙 · Pinyin: chuán jiào zhàn wéi qiáng
Pronunciation cue: MISSION compound wall
Example: In San Antonio, mission compound wall helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，传教站围墙帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
19. mission convento
English meaning: The residence and work area used by friars at a Spanish mission.
中文: 传教站修士居所 · Pinyin: chuán jiào zhàn xiū shì jū suǒ
Pronunciation cue: mission kon-VEN-toh
Example: In San Antonio, mission convento helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，传教站修士居所帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
20. mission granary
English meaning: A storage building for grain and food within a mission.
中文: 传教站粮仓 · Pinyin: chuán jiào zhàn liáng cāng
Pronunciation cue: MISSION GRAN-uh-ree
Example: In San Antonio, mission granary helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，传教站粮仓帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
Acequias and Mission Reach: words 21–30
21. San Antonio acequia
English meaning: A historic irrigation ditch system carrying river or spring water.
中文: 圣安东尼奥灌溉渠 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào guàn gài qú
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio ah-SAY-kee-ah
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio acequia helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥灌溉渠帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
22. Espada Aqueduct
English meaning: The historic aqueduct carrying acequia water near Mission Espada.
中文: 埃斯帕达渡槽 · Pinyin: āi sī pà dá dù cáo
Pronunciation cue: es-PAH-dah AK-wuh-dukt
Example: In San Antonio, Espada Aqueduct helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，埃斯帕达渡槽帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
23. acequia headgate
English meaning: A gate controlling water flow into an acequia.
中文: 灌溉渠闸门 · Pinyin: guàn gài qú zhá mén
Pronunciation cue: ah-SAY-kee-ah HEAD-gate
Example: In San Antonio, acequia headgate helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，灌溉渠闸门帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
24. mission farm plot
English meaning: A cultivated field supporting mission communities.
中文: 传教站农田 · Pinyin: chuán jiào zhàn nóng tián
Pronunciation cue: MISSION farm plot
Example: In San Antonio, mission farm plot helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，传教站农田帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
25. Mission Reach
English meaning: The restored San Antonio River corridor connecting the southern missions.
中文: 教会河段 · Pinyin: jiào huì hé duàn
Pronunciation cue: MISSION reach
Example: In San Antonio, Mission Reach helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，教会河段帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
26. Mission Reach hike-and-bike trail
English meaning: The trail system connecting river landscapes and mission sites.
中文: 教会河段步行骑行道 · Pinyin: jiào huì hé duàn bù xíng qí xíng dào
Pronunciation cue: MISSION reach hike-and-bike trail
Example: In San Antonio, Mission Reach hike-and-bike trail helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，教会河段步行骑行道帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
27. mission dam
English meaning: A low structure diverting river water into an irrigation system.
中文: 传教站水坝 · Pinyin: chuán jiào zhàn shuǐ bà
Pronunciation cue: MISSION dam
Example: In San Antonio, mission dam helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，传教站水坝帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
28. colonial irrigation network
English meaning: The connected dams, channels and fields supporting mission agriculture.
中文: 殖民时期灌溉网络 · Pinyin: zhí mín shí qī guàn gài wǎng luò
Pronunciation cue: colonial irrigation network
Example: In San Antonio, colonial irrigation network helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，殖民时期灌溉网络帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
29. river-riparian restoration
English meaning: Work restoring vegetation and habitat along the river corridor.
中文: 河岸生态修复 · Pinyin: hé àn shēng tài xiū fù
Pronunciation cue: RIV-er rye-PAIR-ee-un restoration
Example: In San Antonio, river-riparian restoration helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河岸生态修复帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
30. Mission Reach riffle
English meaning: A shallow fast-flowing section added or restored for river habitat.
中文: 教会河段浅滩急流 · Pinyin: jiào huì hé duàn qiǎn tān jí liú
Pronunciation cue: MISSION reach RIF-ul
Example: In San Antonio, Mission Reach riffle helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，教会河段浅滩急流帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
The Alamo and 1836 history: words 31–40
31. The Alamo
English meaning: The historic mission-fort complex central to the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.
中文: 阿拉莫 · Pinyin: ā lā mò
Pronunciation cue: the AL-uh-moh
Example: In San Antonio, The Alamo helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
32. Alamo Long Barrack
English meaning: A surviving historic structure within the Alamo complex.
中文: 阿拉莫长营房 · Pinyin: ā lā mò cháng yíng fáng
Pronunciation cue: AL-uh-moh LONG barrack
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo Long Barrack helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫长营房帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
33. Alamo Cenotaph
English meaning: The monument in Alamo Plaza honoring defenders of the 1836 battle.
中文: 阿拉莫纪念碑 · Pinyin: ā lā mò jì niàn bēi
Pronunciation cue: AL-uh-moh SEN-uh-taf
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo Cenotaph helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫纪念碑帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
34. Battle of the Alamo
English meaning: The 1836 siege and battle during the Texas Revolution.
中文: 阿拉莫战役 · Pinyin: ā lā mò zhàn yì
Pronunciation cue: BATTLE of the Alamo
Example: In San Antonio, Battle of the Alamo helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫战役帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
35. Alamo Plaza
English meaning: The public space surrounding the Alamo complex.
中文: 阿拉莫广场 · Pinyin: ā lā mò guǎng chǎng
Pronunciation cue: AL-uh-moh plaza
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo Plaza helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫广场帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
36. Alamo archaeological excavation
English meaning: Archaeological work investigating buried features and artifacts at the site.
中文: 阿拉莫考古发掘 · Pinyin: ā lā mò kǎo gǔ fā jué
Pronunciation cue: Alamo archaeological excavation
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo archaeological excavation helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫考古发掘帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
37. Texas Revolution San Antonio
English meaning: San Antonio’s role in the 1835–1836 conflict.
中文: 圣安东尼奥得州革命史 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào dé zhōu gé mìng shǐ
Pronunciation cue: Texas Revolution San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Texas Revolution San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥得州革命史帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
38. Alamo defender roster
English meaning: The documented list of people who defended the Alamo.
中文: 阿拉莫守卫者名册 · Pinyin: ā lā mò shǒu wèi zhě míng cè
Pronunciation cue: Alamo defender roster
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo defender roster helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫守卫者名册帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
39. Mexican Army siege line
English meaning: Positions used by Mexican forces during the siege.
中文: 墨西哥军围城线 · Pinyin: mò xī gē jūn wéi chéng xiàn
Pronunciation cue: Mexican Army SIEGE line
Example: In San Antonio, Mexican Army siege line helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，墨西哥军围城线帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
40. Alamo church facade
English meaning: The recognizable stone front of the Alamo church.
中文: 阿拉莫教堂立面 · Pinyin: ā lā mò jiào táng lì miàn
Pronunciation cue: Alamo church facade
Example: In San Antonio, Alamo church facade helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，阿拉莫教堂立面帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
River Walk and flood-control systems: words 41–50
41. Paseo del Río
English meaning: The Spanish name commonly used for the San Antonio River Walk.
中文: 河滨步道西语名 · Pinyin: hé bīn bù dào xī yǔ míng
Pronunciation cue: pah-SAY-oh del REE-oh
Example: In San Antonio, Paseo del Río helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河滨步道西语名帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
42. River Walk lower level
English meaning: The pedestrian level below many downtown streets.
中文: 河滨步道下层 · Pinyin: hé bīn bù dào xià céng
Pronunciation cue: RIVER walk lower level
Example: In San Antonio, River Walk lower level helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河滨步道下层帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
43. San Antonio river barge
English meaning: A passenger boat used for tours and transport on the downtown river.
中文: 圣安东尼奥河游船 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào hé yóu chuán
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio RIVER barge
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio river barge helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥河游船帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
44. River Walk stone stair
English meaning: A stairway connecting street level with the river level.
中文: 河滨步道石阶 · Pinyin: hé bīn bù dào shí jiē
Pronunciation cue: RIVER walk STONE stair
Example: In San Antonio, River Walk stone stair helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河滨步道石阶帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
45. San Antonio flood-control tunnel
English meaning: A tunnel system diverting floodwater beneath downtown.
中文: 圣安东尼奥防洪隧道 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào fáng hóng suì dào
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio FLOOD-control tunnel
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio flood-control tunnel helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥防洪隧道帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
46. Olmos Dam
English meaning: A major flood-control dam north of downtown.
中文: 奥尔莫斯坝 · Pinyin: ào ěr mò sī bà
Pronunciation cue: OL-mohs dam
Example: In San Antonio, Olmos Dam helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，奥尔莫斯坝帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
47. river-loop cutoff
English meaning: A controlled channel arrangement shaping flow through the downtown river bend.
中文: 河道环线截流段 · Pinyin: hé dào huán xiàn jié liú duàn
Pronunciation cue: RIVER-loop CUT-off
Example: In San Antonio, river-loop cutoff helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河道环线截流段帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
48. River Walk bridge stair
English meaning: A compact stair connection beside a downtown bridge.
中文: 河滨步道桥梯 · Pinyin: hé bīn bù dào qiáo tī
Pronunciation cue: RIVER walk BRIDGE stair
Example: In San Antonio, River Walk bridge stair helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河滨步道桥梯帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
49. river-level patio
English meaning: Outdoor seating directly beside the lower River Walk.
中文: 河面层露台 · Pinyin: hé miàn céng lù tái
Pronunciation cue: RIVER-level PAT-ee-oh
Example: In San Antonio, river-level patio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河面层露台帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
50. River Walk flood gate
English meaning: A gate used within the river’s flood-management system.
中文: 河滨步道防洪闸门 · Pinyin: hé bīn bù dào fáng hóng zhá mén
Pronunciation cue: RIVER walk FLOOD gate
Example: In San Antonio, River Walk flood gate helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，河滨步道防洪闸门帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
VIA public transit: words 51–60
51. VIA Metropolitan Transit
English meaning: San Antonio’s public transit agency.
中文: VIA都会交通 · Pinyin: VIA dū huì jiāo tōng
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah metropolitan transit
Example: In San Antonio, VIA Metropolitan Transit helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA都会交通帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
52. VIA goMobile+
English meaning: The agency’s mobile fare and rider app.
中文: VIA手机票应用 · Pinyin: VIA shǒu jī piào yìng yòng
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah go-mobile plus
Example: In San Antonio, VIA goMobile+ helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA手机票应用帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
53. VIA goCard
English meaning: A reloadable fare card used on VIA services.
中文: VIA交通卡 · Pinyin: VIA jiāo tōng kǎ
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah go-card
Example: In San Antonio, VIA goCard helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA交通卡帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
54. VIA Day Pass
English meaning: A pass allowing unlimited eligible rides during its validity period.
中文: VIA一日通票 · Pinyin: VIA yī rì tōng piào
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah day pass
Example: In San Antonio, VIA Day Pass helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA一日通票帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
55. VIA Link
English meaning: VIA’s on-demand service in designated zones.
中文: VIA按需接驳 · Pinyin: VIA àn xū jiē bó
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah link
Example: In San Antonio, VIA Link helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA按需接驳帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
56. VIA Prímo
English meaning: VIA’s enhanced high-frequency bus service.
中文: VIA快速公交 · Pinyin: VIA kuài sù gōng jiāo
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah PREE-moh
Example: In San Antonio, VIA Prímo helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA快速公交帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
57. Centro Plaza
English meaning: A major downtown VIA transit center.
中文: 中心广场公交枢纽 · Pinyin: zhōng xīn guǎng chǎng gōng jiāo shū niǔ
Pronunciation cue: SEN-troh plaza
Example: In San Antonio, Centro Plaza helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，中心广场公交枢纽帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
58. VIA Park & Ride
English meaning: Facilities and event services combining parking with bus transport.
中文: VIA停车换乘 · Pinyin: VIA tíng chē huàn chéng
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah park and ride
Example: In San Antonio, VIA Park & Ride helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA停车换乘帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
59. VIA free transfer
English meaning: The current policy allowing eligible bus transfers without extra charge.
中文: VIA免费换乘 · Pinyin: VIA miǎn fèi huàn chéng
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah free TRANS-fer
Example: In San Antonio, VIA free transfer helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA免费换乘帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
60. VIA farebox tap
English meaning: Tapping a pass or card on the onboard fare reader.
中文: VIA票箱轻触支付 · Pinyin: VIA piào xiāng qīng chù zhī fù
Pronunciation cue: VEE-ah FAIR-box tap
Example: In San Antonio, VIA farebox tap helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，VIA票箱轻触支付帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
Fiesta San Antonio vocabulary: words 61–70
61. Fiesta San Antonio
English meaning: The city’s major annual festival season.
中文: 圣安东尼奥嘉年华 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào jiā nián huá
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥嘉年华帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
62. Battle of Flowers Parade
English meaning: A major Fiesta parade with decorated floats and marching groups.
中文: 花之战游行 · Pinyin: huā zhī zhàn yóu xíng
Pronunciation cue: BATTLE of flowers parade
Example: In San Antonio, Battle of Flowers Parade helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，花之战游行帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
63. Fiesta medal
English meaning: A collectible pin or medal traded during Fiesta.
中文: 嘉年华纪念章 · Pinyin: jiā nián huá jì niàn zhāng
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah MED-ul
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta medal helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，嘉年华纪念章帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
64. cascarón
English meaning: A decorated eggshell filled with confetti and cracked during celebrations.
中文: 彩纸蛋壳 · Pinyin: cǎi zhǐ dàn ké
Pronunciation cue: kas-kah-ROHN
Example: In San Antonio, cascarón helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，彩纸蛋壳帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
65. Night in Old San Antonio
English meaning: A large Fiesta food, culture and entertainment event.
中文: 老圣安东尼奥之夜 · Pinyin: lǎo shèng ān dōng ní ào zhī yè
Pronunciation cue: NIGHT in old San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Night in Old San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，老圣安东尼奥之夜帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
66. Fiesta royalty
English meaning: Ceremonial kings, queens and courts associated with Fiesta organizations.
中文: 嘉年华王室人物 · Pinyin: jiā nián huá wáng shì rén wù
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah ROY-ul-tee
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta royalty helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，嘉年华王室人物帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
67. Fiesta Oyster Bake
English meaning: A major Fiesta food-and-music event.
中文: 嘉年华牡蛎烧烤节 · Pinyin: jiā nián huá mǔ lì shāo kǎo jié
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah OY-ster bake
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta Oyster Bake helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，嘉年华牡蛎烧烤节帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
68. Fiesta parade bleachers
English meaning: Temporary seating erected along parade routes.
中文: 嘉年华游行看台 · Pinyin: jiā nián huá yóu xíng kàn tái
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah parade BLEE-chers
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta parade bleachers helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，嘉年华游行看台帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
69. Fiesta sash
English meaning: A decorative sash worn by Fiesta participants or royalty.
中文: 嘉年华绶带 · Pinyin: jiā nián huá shòu dài
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah sash
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta sash helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，嘉年华绶带帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
70. Fiesta medal trading
English meaning: The social practice of exchanging collectible Fiesta medals.
中文: 嘉年华纪念章交换 · Pinyin: jiā nián huá jì niàn zhāng jiāo huàn
Pronunciation cue: fee-ES-tah MED-ul trading
Example: In San Antonio, Fiesta medal trading helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，嘉年华纪念章交换帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
San Antonio food language: words 71–80
71. San Antonio puffy taco
English meaning: A fried tortilla taco with a puffed, crisp shell.
中文: 圣安东尼奥蓬松塔可 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào péng sōng tǎ kě
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio PUFF-ee taco
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio puffy taco helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥蓬松塔可帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
72. barbacoa and Big Red
English meaning: A San Antonio-associated food-and-drink pairing.
中文: 慢烤牛头肉配Big Red汽水 · Pinyin: màn kǎo niú tóu ròu pèi Big Red qì shuǐ
Pronunciation cue: bar-bah-KOH-ah and Big Red
Example: In San Antonio, barbacoa and Big Red helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，慢烤牛头肉配Big Red汽水帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
73. San Antonio carne guisada taco
English meaning: A flour-tortilla taco filled with stewed beef.
中文: 圣安东尼奥炖牛肉塔可 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào dùn niú ròu tǎ kě
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio CAR-nay gee-SAH-dah taco
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio carne guisada taco helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥炖牛肉塔可帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
74. bean-and-cheese taco San Antonio
English meaning: A simple local taco filled with beans and cheese.
中文: 圣安东尼奥豆泥奶酪塔可 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào dòu ní nǎi lào tǎ kě
Pronunciation cue: bean-and-cheese taco San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, bean-and-cheese taco San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥豆泥奶酪塔可帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
75. San Antonio raspas
English meaning: Shaved ice flavored with syrups and toppings.
中文: 圣安东尼奥刨冰 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào bào bīng
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio RAS-pas
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio raspas helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥刨冰帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
76. pan dulce tray
English meaning: A bakery tray holding Mexican sweet breads.
中文: 甜面包托盘 · Pinyin: tián miàn bāo tuō pán
Pronunciation cue: PAN DOOL-say tray
Example: In San Antonio, pan dulce tray helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，甜面包托盘帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
77. San Antonio concha
English meaning: A shell-patterned Mexican sweet bread common in local bakeries.
中文: 圣安东尼奥贝壳甜面包 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào bèi ké tián miàn bāo
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio KON-chah
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio concha helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥贝壳甜面包帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
78. San Antonio gordita
English meaning: A thick masa pocket filled with meat, beans or other ingredients.
中文: 圣安东尼奥厚玉米饼夹馅 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào hòu yù mǐ bǐng jiā xiàn
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio gor-DEE-tah
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio gordita helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥厚玉米饼夹馅帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
79. chili con carne San Antonio history
English meaning: The city’s long association with chili vendors and Tex-Mex food history.
中文: 圣安东尼奥辣肉酱历史 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào là ròu jiàng lì shǐ
Pronunciation cue: CHIL-ee con CAR-nay San Antonio history
Example: In San Antonio, chili con carne San Antonio history helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥辣肉酱历史帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
80. San Antonio charro beans
English meaning: Pinto beans simmered with savory seasonings and meats.
中文: 圣安东尼奥查罗豆 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào chá luó dòu
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio CHAR-oh beans
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio charro beans helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥查罗豆帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
Museums, architecture and cultural sites: words 81–90
81. Spanish Governor’s Palace
English meaning: A preserved colonial-era residence in downtown San Antonio.
中文: 西班牙总督府 · Pinyin: xī bān yá zǒng dū fǔ
Pronunciation cue: Spanish governor’s palace
Example: In San Antonio, Spanish Governor’s Palace helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，西班牙总督府帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
82. San Fernando Cathedral
English meaning: A historic cathedral facing Main Plaza.
中文: 圣费尔南多大教堂 · Pinyin: shèng fèi ěr nán duō dà jiào táng
Pronunciation cue: San fer-NAN-doh cathedral
Example: In San Antonio, San Fernando Cathedral helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣费尔南多大教堂帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
83. Tower of the Americas
English meaning: The observation tower built for HemisFair ’68.
中文: 美洲之塔 · Pinyin: měi zhōu zhī tǎ
Pronunciation cue: TOWER of the Americas
Example: In San Antonio, Tower of the Americas helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，美洲之塔帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
84. McNay Art Museum
English meaning: A San Antonio museum known for modern art in a historic residence.
中文: 麦克奈艺术博物馆 · Pinyin: mài kè nài yì shù bó wù guǎn
Pronunciation cue: muk-NAY art museum
Example: In San Antonio, McNay Art Museum helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，麦克奈艺术博物馆帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
85. San Antonio Museum of Art
English meaning: A major museum in a converted brewery complex.
中文: 圣安东尼奥艺术博物馆 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào yì shù bó wù guǎn
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio museum of art
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio Museum of Art helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥艺术博物馆帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
86. Witte Museum
English meaning: A museum of natural history, science and South Texas heritage.
中文: 维特博物馆 · Pinyin: wéi tè bó wù guǎn
Pronunciation cue: WIT-ee museum
Example: In San Antonio, Witte Museum helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，维特博物馆帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
87. Briscoe Western Art Museum
English meaning: A museum interpreting the art and culture of the American West.
中文: 布里斯科西部艺术博物馆 · Pinyin: bù lǐ sī kē xī bù yì shù bó wù guǎn
Pronunciation cue: BRIS-koh western art museum
Example: In San Antonio, Briscoe Western Art Museum helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，布里斯科西部艺术博物馆帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
88. Majestic Theatre San Antonio
English meaning: A historic atmospheric theater downtown.
中文: 圣安东尼奥大华剧院 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào dà huá jù yuàn
Pronunciation cue: majestic theatre San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Majestic Theatre San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥大华剧院帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
89. Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio
English meaning: A landscaped garden built in a former quarry.
中文: 圣安东尼奥日本茶园 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào rì běn chá yuán
Pronunciation cue: Japanese tea garden San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Japanese Tea Garden San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥日本茶园帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
90. San Antonio Botanical Garden
English meaning: A major city garden presenting regional and global plant collections.
中文: 圣安东尼奥植物园 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào zhí wù yuán
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio botanical garden
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio Botanical Garden helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥植物园帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
Airport, aquifer and practical planning: words 91–100
91. San Antonio International Airport
English meaning: The main commercial airport serving the city.
中文: 圣安东尼奥国际机场 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào guó jì jī chǎng
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio international airport
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio International Airport helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥国际机场帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
92. SAT airport code
English meaning: The three-letter code for San Antonio International Airport.
中文: SAT机场代码 · Pinyin: SAT jī chǎng dài mǎ
Pronunciation cue: S-A-T airport code
Example: In San Antonio, SAT airport code helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，SAT机场代码帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
93. SAT Terminal A
English meaning: One of San Antonio airport’s passenger terminals.
中文: SAT A航站楼 · Pinyin: SAT A háng zhàn lóu
Pronunciation cue: S-A-T terminal A
Example: In San Antonio, SAT Terminal A helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，SAT A航站楼帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
94. SAT Terminal B
English meaning: The other main passenger terminal at San Antonio airport.
中文: SAT B航站楼 · Pinyin: SAT B háng zhàn lóu
Pronunciation cue: S-A-T terminal B
Example: In San Antonio, SAT Terminal B helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，SAT B航站楼帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
95. San Antonio airport rideshare zone
English meaning: The designated area for app-based car pickups.
中文: 圣安东尼奥机场网约车区 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào jī chǎng wǎng yuē chē qū
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio airport RIDE-share zone
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio airport rideshare zone helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥机场网约车区帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
96. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone San Antonio
English meaning: Land where rainfall enters the aquifer system serving the region.
中文: 圣安东尼奥爱德华兹含水层补给区 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào ài dé huá zī hán shuǐ céng bǔ jǐ qū
Pronunciation cue: Edwards aquifer recharge zone San Antonio
Example: In San Antonio, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone San Antonio helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥爱德华兹含水层补给区帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
97. San Antonio Springs history
English meaning: The spring-fed origins of the river and early settlement.
中文: 圣安东尼奥泉源历史 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào quán yuán lì shǐ
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio springs history
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio Springs history helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥泉源历史帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
98. San Antonio River headwaters
English meaning: The upper river area fed historically by springs.
中文: 圣安东尼奥河源头 · Pinyin: shèng ān dōng ní ào hé yuán tóu
Pronunciation cue: San Antonio river HEAD-waters
Example: In San Antonio, San Antonio River headwaters helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，圣安东尼奥河源头帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
99. South Texas heat plan
English meaning: A travel plan using shade, water and timing to manage intense heat.
中文: 南得州高温计划 · Pinyin: nán dé zhōu gāo wēn jì huà
Pronunciation cue: SOUTH Texas HEAT plan
Example: In San Antonio, South Texas heat plan helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，南得州高温计划帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
100. Mission Reach heron habitat
English meaning: Restored river habitat used by herons and other waterbirds.
中文: 教会河段鹭鸟栖息地 · Pinyin: jiào huì hé duàn lù niǎo qī xī dì
Pronunciation cue: MISSION reach HAIR-un habitat
Example: In San Antonio, Mission Reach heron habitat helps us explain one distinctive part of the city’s history or daily system.
例句: 在圣安东尼奥，教会河段鹭鸟栖息地帮助我们解释这座城市一个独特的历史或日常系统。
San Antonio: Five Missions, One World Heritage Landscape
The National Park Service currently protects Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada, while the Alamo forms the fifth mission in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The NPS notes that these mission communities have existed for more than 300 years. Use the current NPS missions guide.
Acequias Make Water History Visible
San Antonio mission landscapes are not just churches. Acequias, dams, aqueducts, farms and river corridors formed an agricultural water system. The NPS itself defines acequia as an irrigation ditch. That one word unlocks the engineering logic behind the missions.
The River Walk Is Also Flood Infrastructure
The River Walk feels decorative, but its lower-level paths and engineered channels exist within a long history of flood management. Vocabulary such as flood-control tunnel, Olmos Dam and flood gate helps students read the mechanism behind the visitor landscape.
VIA in 2026
VIA currently lists a regular bus fare of $1.30, a Day Pass of $2.75, free transfers and payment through goMobile+ or goCard. Check current VIA fares. Use the vocabulary here for planning, but verify live fares and service on travel day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many San Antonio missions are in the World Heritage Site?
Five: the Alamo plus Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada.
Are all five missions inside the National Historical Park?
No. The National Park Service unit protects four; the Alamo is separately managed.
What is an acequia?
A historic irrigation ditch or channel used to distribute water.
What is Mission Reach?
The restored San Antonio River corridor connecting the southern mission area with trails and habitat.
What is VIA?
San Antonio’s metropolitan public transit agency.
What is a puffy taco?
A San Antonio-associated taco with a fried tortilla that puffs into a crisp shell.
Why is Fiesta important?
It is a major annual civic celebration with parades, medals, food events and many organizations.
How should students learn this list?
Work in ten-word clusters: missions, water, Alamo history, River Walk, transit, Fiesta and food.
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