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Definition of montevideo

montevideo

/ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪoʊ/
Mon · te · vi · de · o
Adjective:Montevidean
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montevideo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Uruguay, situated on the northern coast of the Río de la Plata estuary in South America.

Example

"During our tour of South America, we spent three days exploring the historic plazas and vibrant cultural scene of Montevideo."

• Rhymes for montevideo

• Nearby Words

monterey cypress
monterey jack
monterrey
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montezuma
montgomery
montmorency

Word Origin & Etymology

The name's origin is debated. The most popular theories suggest it derives either from a Portuguese sailor shouting 'Monte vide eu' (I see a mountain) or from a Spanish navigational notation 'Monte VI D. E. O.' (Sixth mountain from east to west).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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