Laderas (en. Slopes)

/laˈðeɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Incline of a mountain or hill.

The slopes of the volcano are covered with vegetation.

Las laderas del volcán están cubiertas de vegetación.

Sloped land that descends from a high point.

We climbed the slopes to enjoy the view.

Subimos por las laderas para disfrutar de la vista.

Part of a relief characterized by its slope.

Slopes are often areas prone to landslides.

Las laderas suelen ser zonas propensas a deslizamientos.

From the plural of the word 'ladera', originating from the Latin 'lata', which means 'flat' or 'wide'.

to go down the slopes

Refers to descending the inclines of a mountain.

bajar por las laderas

snowy slopes

Refers to the mountain slopes covered with snow.

laderas nevadas

to walk along the slopes

Means to stroll or walk along the inclines of a terrain.

caminar por las laderas

mountain

Natural elevation of terrain, usually greater than a hill.

monte

hill

Elevation of terrain lower than a mountain.

colina

valley

Depression between mountains or hills.

valle

Slopes that are considered dangerous.

I slipped on the most dangerous slopes during the snowfall.

Resbalé en las laderas más peligrosas durante la nevada.

Referring to slopes in the context of extreme adventure.

We went downhill on the slopes of the hill.

Nos fuimos a hacer downhill en las laderas del cerro.