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Quito

KEE-toh

Quito (name) means the capital city of Ecuador. Example: “Quito sits high in the Andes mountains.”

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The capital city of Ecuador.
"Quito sits high in the Andes mountains."
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_____ sits high in the Andes mountains.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Quito, named after the Quitu tribe.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Quito” mean?

The word “Quito” means the capital city of Ecuador.

How do you pronounce “Quito”?

“Quito” is pronounced KEE-toh (/ˈkitoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Quito” in a sentence?

Here is “Quito” used in a sentence: “Quito sits high in the Andes mountains.”

What part of speech is “Quito”?

“Quito” is a name.

Where does the word “Quito” come from?

The word “Quito” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Quito, named after the Quitu tribe.

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