Nuevo León in British English
(ˈnweɪvəʊ leɪˈəʊn, nuːˈeɪ-, Spanish ˈnweβo leˈɔn)
noun
a state of NE Mexico: the first centre of heavy industry in Latin America. Capital: Monterrey. Pop: 3 826 240 (2000). Area: 64 555 sq km (24 925 sq miles)
Nuevo León in American English
(ˈnweɪvɔ leɪˈɔn)
state of NE Mexico: 24,925 sq mi (64,556 sq km); pop. 3,099,000; cap. Monterrey
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- to slave over a hot stove
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