Cerro (en. Hill)

/ˈθe.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Elevated piece of land, smaller than a mountain.

Example sentence: We climbed the hill to enjoy the view.

Subimos al cerro para disfrutar de la vista.

Definition: Mountainous area or hills.

Example sentence: The region is full of green hills.

La región está llena de cerros verdes.

Definition: Refers to a specific location in geography.

Example sentence: The city's hill is a landmark.

El cerro de la ciudad es un punto de referencia.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'cerrus', meaning 'elevation' or 'hill'.

Phrase: to climb a hill

Meaning: To ascend to a raised piece of land.

subir un cerro

Phrase: to live on a hill

Meaning: To reside in a high or mountainous area.

vivir en un cerro

Phrase: hill of glory

Meaning: Term that refers to a place of tribute or recognition.

cerro de la gloria

Related word: mountain

Description: Elevated land that is higher than a hill.

montaña

Related word: hill

Description: An elevation of land smaller than a mountain.

colina

Related word: valley

Description: Low area located between hills or mountains.

valle

Meaning: Refers to a group of people gathering on a hill.

Example: The neighborhood kids gather on the hill to play.

Los chicos del barrio se juntan en el cerro para jugar.

Meaning: Used to indicate a place for a party or informal gathering.

Example: Let's go to the hill to have a barbecue.

Vamos al cerro a hacer una parrillada.