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"Álamo" in Spanish means "poplar" or "aspen", types of trees. It is pronounced "AH-lah-mow". Please see this site for confirmation of the translation:
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt means cottonwood (Populus fremontii). It gives Alamogordo ("Fat Cottonwood") and Los Alamos ("The Cottonwoods") in New Mexico and the Alamo fort in San Antonio, Texas, their names.
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∙ 11y agoPoplar
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Is the battle of Alamo and fall of Alamo the same?
Not necessarily. There were other forts in Texas besides the Alamo. [Fort Defiance, for example. ] The Alamo was one Texas fort, but not all Texas forts were the Alamo.
What did santa anna think after taking the alamo?
Santa Anna felt he and his armies were entitled to the Alamo. The General, however, did not glorify his victory. In fact, he honored all those that lost their lives on both sides of the conflict.
What is a Alamo tree?
"Alamo" is Spanish for "cottonwood." So, an Alamo tree is a cottonwood tree.
Where is the Alamo's state?
The Alamo is in the state of Texas.
When did the Alamo fall?
The Alamo fell on February12,1836.
What does el Alamo mean in English?
el Alamo = "the poplar tree"
What was the ratio of people how fought in the Alamo?
Depends on the ratio of a people how (or who, even) fought in the Alamo to WHAT!The ratio between the numbers on the two sides?The ratio between those who fought in the Alamo and the number who fought at some other war?The ratio between those who fought in the Alamo and the number of tourists who visit it now?
What does tengo Alamo mean?
It means, "I have elm [the tree]."
What does Dequelo mean used in The Alamo the movie?
No quarter
What did the red flag at the Alamo mean?
Show No Mercy
What does 'stay behind the line' mean?
It could be in reference to the "mythical" line drawn in the dirt by Col. William Travis at the Alamo. Those wishing to stay and fight were to step across the line. Those wanting to leave were to remain behind the line.
Where is the Almo located?
I think you mean Alamo. If so then the Alamo is located in San Antonio, Texas.
What do Santa Anna mean to Texas?
That Texas beat him in the battle of the Alamo.
Is the battle of Alamo and fall of Alamo the same?
Not necessarily. There were other forts in Texas besides the Alamo. [Fort Defiance, for example. ] The Alamo was one Texas fort, but not all Texas forts were the Alamo.
What did santa anna think after taking the alamo?
Santa Anna felt he and his armies were entitled to the Alamo. The General, however, did not glorify his victory. In fact, he honored all those that lost their lives on both sides of the conflict.
What man died in the battle at the Alamo?
Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie were probably the most famous of those who died there.
Where is The Alamo in?
The Alamo is in San Antonio.
