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Montevideo

mon-tih-vih-DAY-oh

Montevideo (name) means the capital city of Uruguay. Example: “They watched the ferries cross the river to Montevideo.”

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The capital city of Uruguay.
"They watched the ferries cross the river to Montevideo."
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Etymology

The first syllables likely come from Spanish or Portuguese monte ("hill"), referring to a hill overlooking the city.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Montevideo” mean?

The word “Montevideo” means the capital city of Uruguay.

How do you pronounce “Montevideo”?

“Montevideo” is pronounced mon-tih-vih-DAY-oh (/ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Montevideo” in a sentence?

Here is “Montevideo” used in a sentence: “They watched the ferries cross the river to Montevideo.”

What part of speech is “Montevideo”?

“Montevideo” is a name.

Where does the word “Montevideo” come from?

The word “Montevideo” comes from Spanish. The first syllables likely come from Spanish or Portuguese monte ("hill"), referring to a hill overlooking the city.

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