Colinas (en. Hills)

/koˈlinas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Elevated geographic formations, usually gentle and rounded.

The hills of the region are ideal for hiking.

Las colinas de la región son ideales para hacer senderismo.

Undulating terrain found between mountains.

The hills of the countryside offer a spectacular view.

Las colinas de la campiña ofrecen una vista espectacular.

Land surfaces that can be used for agriculture.

The hills are good for growing vineyards.

Las colinas son buenas para cultivar viñedos.

From Latin 'collina', meaning 'small hill', derived from 'collis' meaning 'hill' or 'mountain'.

About hills

It is used to refer to something that is placed or found in an elevated area.

Sobre colinas

Going down the hills

It means descending from a high place to a lower one.

Bajar por las colinas

mountains

Significant geographic formations that are higher than hills.

montañas

valley

Area of low land between hills or mountains.

valle

land

Surface of the land, which can include hills and valleys.

terreno

It can refer to a quiet and secluded place.

Let's relax in the hills this weekend.

Vamos a relajarnos en las colinas este fin de semana.

Sometimes it is used to refer to someone who is a dreamer or has their head in the clouds.

He's a dreamer, he's always thinking about impossible things.

Es un colinero, siempre está pensando en cosas imposibles.