Montañesa (en. Mountain woman)

/montaˈɲesa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Refers to a woman who comes from or lives in mountainous regions.

The montañesa is known for her resilience in the cold.

La montañesa es conocida por su resiliencia ante el frío.

It is also used to describe characteristics or customs of mountain people.

The traditions of the montañesa are rich and diverse.

Las tradiciones de la montañesa son ricas y diversas.

It comes from the noun 'montaña' with the suffix -esa that denotes origin.

Mountain culture

Set of customs and traditions characteristic of mountain communities.

Cultura montañesa

Mountain life

Lifestyle that includes typical activities of living at high altitudes.

Vida montañesa

montañés

Person originating from a mountainous region, generally male.

montañés

mountain

Natural elevation of the earth, higher than a hill.

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mountaineering

Sport that consists of climbing mountains.

montañismo

Strong and independent woman.

That girl is a montañesa, she's always ready to face any challenge.

Esa chica es una montañesa, siempre está lista para enfrentar cualquier desafío.

Refers to someone who enjoys outdoor life.

Juan is a true montañesa, he loves climbing and camping in the mountains.

Juan es un verdadero montañesa, le encanta escalar y acampar en la montaña.