Monterrey

American

[mon-tuh-ray, mawn-ter-ray] / ˌmɒn təˈreɪ, ˌmɔn tɛrˈreɪ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Nuevo León, in NE Mexico: battle 1846.

Monterrey British

/ mɔntɛˈrrɛi, ˌmɒntəˈreɪ /

noun

a city in NE Mexico, capital of Nuevo Léon state: the third largest city in Mexico; a major industrial centre, esp for metals. Pop: 1 353 000 (2005 est)

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Monterrey

"The consequences could be considerable, making it easier for misinformation to spread more quickly," said Alejandro Martin del Campo, a media expert at Mexico's Tecnologico de Monterrey.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The first Mexico location of the California-based, Mexican-style restaurant chain opened last month south of the border, in the Monterrey area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

The meeting of three-time World Cup runners-up the Netherlands and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, is probably the hardest tie of the round to call.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

When I put on the headphones, I’m the captain of a jet, And my passengers Are mis abuelitos Coming from a dusty ranch In Monterrey.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto

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