Are There Spanish-Named Cities in Nevada?

No. Despite Nevada's name being Spanish ("nieve" = snow, "nevada" = snow-covered), the state has no incorporated cities with Spanish names.

Why the Disconnect?

• Naming history: "Nevada" was applied to the territory/state (1861/1864) referencing the Sierra Nevada ("snowy range") on its western border—named by Spanish explorers in the 1770s.
• Settlement pattern: Nevada's towns were founded primarily during mid-late 19th-century mining booms (Comstock Lode 1859, etc.) by English-speaking Americans and immigrants. Names reflect: descriptive features (Goldfield, Silver Peak), hometowns (Ely, Austin), individuals (Winnemucca, Lovelock), or aspirational terms (Battle Mountain, Jackpot).
• Spanish colonial presence: Minimal. The Old Spanish Trail crossed southern Nevada, but no permanent Spanish/Mexican settlements were established in what became Nevada.

Contrast with Neighboring States

• California: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, etc.
• Arizona: Tucson, Mesa, Sierra Vista, Nogales, etc.
• New Mexico: Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Roswell, etc.
• Colorado: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad, La Junta, etc.

Nevada's Spanish-Origin Place Names (Non-City)

• Sierra Nevada (mountain range, mostly CA)
• Lake Tahoe (Washo "dá'aw" → Spanish "tahoe" misinterpretation)
• Humboldt River (named for Alexander von Humboldt, German)
• Walker River/Lake (Joseph Walker, American)
• Some mines, peaks, geographic features

Note: Unincorporated communities or CDPs with Spanish names may exist, but no incorporated municipalities.