Escondido

/ˌɛskənˈdidoʊ/ noun

Definition

A city in San Diego County, California. The name means 'hidden' in Spanish, referring to its location in a valley.

Etymology

Spanish escondido, past participle of esconder 'to hide,' from Latin abscondere (ab- 'away' + condere 'to put, store'). The city was named for its hidden valley location.

Kelly Says

Escondido lives up to its name meaning 'hidden' - the city sits in a valley that Spanish explorers initially overlooked, and today it's still somewhat overshadowed by its famous coastal neighbors despite being one of San Diego County's largest cities.

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