what does the word "encinitas" mean?

Question

"We live in the town of Encinitas". Please tell me the most accurrate translation of the word 'encinitas'.

• An encina = the holm oak tree. So, since it's in the plural and diminutive, with the -itas ending, the translation is "little holm oaks." There must be a lot of encinas in Encinitas. - Marmorin May 9, 2011

Answer 1

Search for the word "encina", and you might find your answer. Any time a word ends in -ita or -ito, that's a diminutive form of a word (ie: "little version").

• Usually, e.g. cita. pito, et al. - samdie Nov 15, 2010