Altamira
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A port city on the Gulf coast in Tamaulipas, Mexico
- proper noun
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Altamira (Tamaulipas)
- The shipping company opened a new terminal in Altamira to handle larger cargo vessels.
Examples
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Exports from Altamira have increased significantly due to improvements in port infrastructure.
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Many tourists visit Altamira to enjoy its beaches and vibrant local culture.
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I visited Altamira last summer.
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Have you ever been to Altamira?
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The shipping company opened a new terminal in Altamira to handle larger cargo vessels.
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Many tourists visit Altamira to enjoy its beaches and vibrant local culture.
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Exports from Altamira have increased significantly due to improvements in port infrastructure.
Surface Forms
Altamira main
Etymology
Altamira comes from the Spanish parts alta 'high' and mira 'view' or 'to look'. So the port's name means 'high view', a name often used for coastal places where people could see far over the sea or land.