montevideo

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a walk along the waterfront in Montevideo.

Definition

Proper noun The capital and largest city of Uruguay, located on the country's southern coast at the mouth of the Río de la Plata. It is a major cultural, administrative, and economic center, known for its cosmopolitan character and as one of the busiest ports in South America.

Usage Examples

• As a proper noun (place name):
  • Montevideo is famous for its miles of Rambla, a scenic coastal avenue.
  • The treaty was signed in Montevideo in 1933.
  • She flew into Montevideo to begin her tour of Uruguay.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymic use: The name "Montevideo" can be used to refer to the national government of Uruguay, similar to how "Washington" refers to the U.S. government.
  • The new policy announced by Montevideo has been met with mixed reactions.

Variants and Related Words

• Montevideano/a (Spanish): A demonym used in Spanish to describe a person or thing from Montevideo.
  • He is a proud montevideano.

Synonyms

• Capital of Uruguay: The official designation.
• Port city: Describes its primary economic function.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Montevideo
• capital of Uruguay