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Definition of monterrey

monterrey

/ˌmɑːntəˈreɪ/
Mon · ter · rey
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monterrey Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major industrial and commercial city in northeastern Mexico, serving as the capital and largest city of the state of Nuevo León.

Example

"Many international tech and manufacturing companies have established their Latin American headquarters in Monterrey."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with Monterey, a coastal city in California, which is spelled with a single 'r'.

• Rhymes for monterrey

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Founded in 1596 and named in honor of the Countess of Monterrey, wife of the Viceroy of New Spain, Gaspar de Zúñiga, 5th Count of Monterrey. The name itself derives from the Spanish 'monte' (mountain) and 'rey' (king).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monterrey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monterrey
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