Montevideo

American  

[mon-tuh-vi-dey-oh, -vid-ee-oh, mawn-te-vee-the-aw] / ˌmɒn tə vɪˈdeɪ oʊ, -ˈvɪd iˌoʊ, ˌmɔn tɛ viˈðɛ ɔ /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Uruguay.

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Montevideo British  

/ mɔnteβiˈðeo, ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Uruguay, in the south on the Río de la Plata estuary: the largest city in the country: University of the Republic (1849); resort. Pop: 1 378 707 (1996)

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Montevideo Cultural  

1. Capital of Uruguay and largest city in the country, located on Uruguay's southern coast.

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One of the busiest ports in South America, Montevideo is a cosmopolitan city characterized by broad boulevards, parks, and stately buildings.

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