Ladera (en. Slope)
/laˈðeɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Inclined part of a mountain or hill.
The house is located on the slope of the mountain.
La casa se encuentra en la ladera de la montaña.
Land that descends or ascends with an inclination.
The slopes of the valley are very fertile.
Las laderas del valle son muy fértiles.
Side of a geographical elevation.
The hikers are climbing up the slope of the hill.
Los excursionistas suben por la ladera del cerro.
Etymology
From Latin 'lateralis', meaning 'related to the side'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
north slope
Side of a mountain that is located to the north.
ladera norte
go down the slope
Descend down the slope of a mountain or hill.
bajar por la ladera
go up the slope
Ascend up the slope of a mountain or hill.
subir la ladera
Related Words
mountain
Natural elevation of the land.
montaña
hill
Elevation of land lower than a mountain.
cerro
valley
Low-lying ground situated between mountains.
valle
Slang Meanings
Expression used to refer to a difficult situation.
That test was a very steep slope.
Esa prueba fue una ladera muy empinada.
Refers to people who have a strong or steep character.
She has a steep side, she always stands firm in her decisions.
Ella tiene una ladera, siempre se muestra firme en sus decisiones.