Meseta (en. Plateau)

/meˈseta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Portion of land that rises above its surroundings, with considerable altitude.

The central plateau of Spain is known for its continental climate.

La meseta central de España es conocida por su clima continental.

Geographical area that has a flat or gently undulating relief.

Plateaus are common in high mountain regions.

Las mesetas son comunes en regiones de alta montaña.

Rugged land located at high altitude, which may be surrounded by mountains.

In the Tibetan plateau, the views are stunning.

En la meseta del Tibet, las vistas son impresionantes.

It comes from the Latin 'mānsīta', which means 'elevated place'.

to be on a plateau

Situation where something stops or does not progress, like stalled development or progress.

estar en una meseta

plateau of growth

Stage in a development process where no significant changes are observed.

meseta de crecimiento

mountain

Natural elevation of the land, of great height.

montaña

valley

Depression of the land between mountains or elevations.

valle

Stagnation in personal or professional progress.

I feel like I'm on a plateau in my career.

Siento que estoy en una meseta en mi carrera.

State of prolonged tranquility or calm.

After the storm, everything returned to a plateau of peace.

Después de la tormenta, todo volvió a una meseta de paz.