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    Montana (en. Mountain)

    /monˈtana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Considerable elevation of the Earth's surface, generally with visible and steep peaks.
    The highest mountain in the world is Everest.
    La montana más alta del mundo es el Everest.
    A series of mountains that form a chain.
    The Andes are a great mountain range that runs through all of South America.
    Los Andes son una gran montaña que recorre toda Sudamérica.
    A place for recreation and tourism due to its natural landscapes.
    We are going on vacation to the mountains to enjoy nature.
    Nos vamos de vacaciones a la montaña para disfrutar de la naturaleza.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'montana', which means 'related to the mountain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The mountain does not go to Muhammad.
    It refers to the idea that if something does not come to you, you must go seek it.
    La montaña no va a Mahoma
    Paper mountain
    It refers to a buildup of pending work.
    Montaña de papel
    To come down the mountain
    It means to face the difficulties of a situation.
    Bajar la montaña

    Related Words

    mountain range
    Chain of interconnected mountains.
    cordillera
    peak
    The highest point of a mountain.
    pico
    valley
    Depression between mountains.
    valle

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to complicated or difficult situations.
    That project is a real mountain, I don't know if I can handle it!
    Ese proyecto es una verdadera montaña, ¡no sé si podré con ello!
    In some contexts, it can be used to refer to something impressive or astonishing.
    Last night's concert was a mountain, incredible!
    El concierto de anoche fue una montaña, ¡increíble!