montevideo: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low-Frequency Proper NounFormal, Neutral
Quick answer
What does “montevideo” mean?
The capital and largest city of Uruguay, a coastal metropolis located on the Río de la Plata.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The capital and largest city of Uruguay, a coastal metropolis located on the Río de la Plata.
A proper noun used metonymically to refer to the Uruguayan government, culture, or political centre; occasionally used as a place name in other contexts (e.g., Montevideo, Minnesota).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage or meaning. Spelling is identical.
Connotations
None specific to either dialect. Both associate it with the capital of Uruguay.
Frequency
Frequency is equally low in both dialects, appearing mainly in geographical, historical, or news contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “montevideo” in a Sentence
[verb] in/to MontevideoMontevideo, which...Montevideo is [adjective]Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in reports related to Latin American markets or trade, e.g., 'Our new office in Montevideo opens next quarter.'
Academic
Found in geography, history, political science, and Latin American studies texts, e.g., 'The Treaty of Montevideo established a free trade area.'
Everyday
Used in travel discussions, news about Uruguay, or general knowledge contexts, e.g., 'We spent three days exploring Montevideo.'
Technical
Rare. May appear in meteorology (e.g., weather reports) or logistics (shipping routes).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “montevideo”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “montevideo”
- Misspelling as 'Monteveido', 'Montevidio', or 'Monte Video'.
- Incorrect pronunciation stressing the first syllable (*MON-tevideo) instead of the fourth (mon-te-vi-DE-o).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency proper noun, primarily encountered in specific contexts like geography, travel, or international news.
The primary stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ in British English and /ˌmɑːntɪvɪˈdeɪoʊ/ in American English.
Rarely and informally (e.g., 'a Montevideo neighbourhood'). Standard English prefers a compound noun or prepositional phrase (e.g., 'a neighbourhood in Montevideo').
The most common errors are misspelling it as separate words 'Monte Video' and mispronouncing it with the stress on the first or second syllable.
The capital and largest city of Uruguay, a coastal metropolis located on the Río de la Plata.
Montevideo is usually formal, neutral in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'A VIDEO of a MOUNTAIN (monte) led me to Uruguay's capital.' Monte (mountain) + video.
Conceptual Metaphor
CENTRE IS CAPITAL (e.g., 'All decisions come from Montevideo').
Practice
Quiz
Montevideo is best described as: