Cerros (en. Hills)

/ˈθe.roʊs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Elevated geographical formations that resemble mountains but are smaller.

The hills are ideal for hiking.

Los cerros son ideales para hacer senderismo.

Accumulations of earth that rise above the earth's surface.

We saw many hills covered in vegetation during the trip.

Vimos muchos cerros cubiertos de vegetación durante el viaje.

A portion of land that has a rounded or conical shape.

From the top of the hills, you can see the whole city.

Desde la cima de los cerros se puede observar toda la ciudad.

It comes from the Latin 'cerro', related to 'cervus' which means deer, referring to high places.

to get off the hill

To stop doing something complicated or difficult.

bajarse del cerro

to climb a hill

To take on a challenge or a demanding task.

subir un cerro

to be in the hill

To be in a complicated or isolated situation.

estar en el cerro

mountain

Elevation of land considerably higher than a hill.

montaña

mountain range

A set of mountains linked to each other.

cordillera

valley

Low area between hills or mountains.

valle

Refers to an area of danger or conflict.

That area has become a hot hill because of the gangs.

Esa zona se ha vuelto un cerro caliente por las pandillas.

A place that is difficult to access.

That place is a hill to reach, there are no roads.

Ese lugar es un cerro para llegar, no hay caminos.