regiomontano

from Monterrey; person from Monterrey

adjective noun rreh-hyoh-mohn-TAH-noh Rare

Origin: From Regio Monte, the Latin name for Monterrey, Mexico.

Usage Note

Regiomontano refers to anything or anyone from Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo León, Mexico. The informal and very common synonym is regio — residents of Monterrey proudly call themselves regios. The feminine form is regiomontana. Monterrey is Mexico's industrial and business capital, and regiomontano culture is known for its northern regional identity.

Examples

"El acento regiomontano es muy distintivo en México."

Natural Translation

The Monterrey accent is very distinctive in Mexico.

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