Loma (en. Knoll)

/ˈloma/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A small natural elevation of the terrain.

The house is situated on a hill with a spectacular view.

La casa está situada en una loma con una vista espectacular.

Part of a ridge or mountain system.

We walked along the hill until we reached the viewpoint.

Caminamos por la loma hasta llegar al mirador.

Higher ground than the surrounding area.

Hills are often a good place for picnics.

Las lomas suelen ser un buen lugar para hacer picnic.

From Latin 'lūma', which means 'slope' or 'elevation'.

to climb a hill

To make an effort to reach the top of a hill.

subir una loma

to be at the top of the hill

To be in a favorable or advantageous position.

estar en lo alto de la loma

lomedal

Land of hills.

lomedal

lomerío

Set of hills.

lomerío

lomos

Upper or elevated part of something, like a book.

lomos

A not very steep hill.

That hill is perfect for going running.

Esa loma es perfecta para ir a correr.

Colloquial use to refer to a situation of disadvantage.

I am in a tricky situation with this project.

Estoy en una loma complicada con este proyecto.