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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMontevideo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mɔ̃.te.vi.de.o
"Montevideo est la capitale de l'Uruguay."
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The capital, largest city, and chief port of Uruguay, located on the southern coast of the country on the Río de la Plata.
"Montevideo is known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, and vibrant tango music scene."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese phrase 'Monte vide eu' meaning 'I see a hill', or from historical Spanish geographic references relating to the visual sighting of the sixth hill on the coast by early explorers. It established itself as the capital city and chief port of Uruguay during the colonial era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Montevideo" is said worldwide
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Montevideo
Transliteration: mɔ̃.te.vi.de.o
"Montevideo est la capitale de l'Uruguay."
Montevideo
Transliteration: mɔntəviˈdeːo
"Montevideo ist die Hauptstadt von Uruguay."
Montevideo
Transliteration: mon.te.viˈdɛ.o
"Montevideo è una città affascinante sulla costa."
Montevideo
Transliteration: mon.te.βiˈðe.o
"Montevideo es la hermosa capital de Uruguay."
Montevideu
Transliteration: mõ.te.viˈdej.w
"Montevideu fica na margem do Rio da Prata."
मोंटेवीडियो
Transliteration: monteviideo
"मोंटेवीडियो उरुग्वे की राजधानी है।"
蒙特维的亚
Transliteration: Méngtèwéidewì
"蒙特维的亚是乌拉圭的首都。"
몬테비데오
Transliteration: Montebideo
"몬테비데오는 우루과이의 수도입니다."
モンテビデオ
Transliteration: Montebideo
"モンテビデオはウルグアイの首都です。"
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