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Monterrey

mon-tuh-RAY

Monterrey (name) means a city in Mexico, the capital of the state of Nuevo León. Example: “Monterrey is a major industrial center in northern Mexico.”

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A city in Mexico, the capital of the state of Nuevo León.
"Monterrey is a major industrial center in northern Mexico."
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Etymology

From Spanish Monterrey, from monte ("mountain") plus rei ("king").

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Monterrey” mean?

The word “Monterrey” means a city in Mexico, the capital of the state of Nuevo León.

How do you pronounce “Monterrey”?

“Monterrey” is pronounced mon-tuh-RAY (/ˌmɑntəˈɹeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Monterrey” in a sentence?

Here is “Monterrey” used in a sentence: “Monterrey is a major industrial center in northern Mexico.”

What part of speech is “Monterrey”?

“Monterrey” is a name.

Where does the word “Monterrey” come from?

The word “Monterrey” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Monterrey, from monte ("mountain") plus rei ("king").

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