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    Cordillera (en. Cordillera)

    /koɾ.ði.ˈʝe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A series of mountains or hills that extend along a region.
    The Andes mountain range is the longest in the world.
    La cordillera de los Andes es la más larga del mundo.
    The mountainous elevations that are part of a specific geography.
    The mountain range is home to many endemic species.
    La cordillera montańosa es hogar de muchas especies endémicas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cordillera', which is related to 'chain' or 'loop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain range in the distance
    A term used to describe mountains that are visible from afar.
    cordillera en la distancia
    to cross the mountain range
    Refers to traveling from one side to the other of a mountain chain.
    cruzar la cordillera

    Related Words

    mountain
    A natural elevation of the earth's surface.
    montaña
    hill
    A chain or group of mountains in the shape of saw teeth.
    sierra
    valley
    A depression of land between mountains.
    valle

    Slang Meanings

    When referring to a large mountain in an informal tone.
    That mountain is a miniature mountain range.
    Esa montaña es una cordillera en miniatura.
    Used to refer to a group of friends who are like family.
    My friends are my mountain range.
    Mis amigos son mi cordillera.