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Modesto

muh-DEHS-toh

Modesto (name) means a city in California, United States, the county seat of Stanislaus County. Example: “They grew up in Modesto before moving to San Francisco.”

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A city in California, United States, the county seat of Stanislaus County.
"They grew up in Modesto before moving to San Francisco."
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Etymology

From Spanish Modesto.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Modesto” mean?

The word “Modesto” means a city in California, United States, the county seat of Stanislaus County.

How do you pronounce “Modesto”?

“Modesto” is pronounced muh-DEHS-toh (/məˈdɛstoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Modesto” in a sentence?

Here is “Modesto” used in a sentence: “They grew up in Modesto before moving to San Francisco.”

What part of speech is “Modesto”?

“Modesto” is a name.

Where does the word “Modesto” come from?

The word “Modesto” comes from Spanish.

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