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    Montaña (en. Mountain)

    /monˈtaɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A considerable elevation of the ground, higher than a hill.
    The highest mountain in the world is Everest.
    La montaña más alta del mundo es el Everest.
    A set of mountains that form a range.
    The Andes are a great mountain range.
    Los Andes son una gran cadena montañosa.
    Rugged terrain, full of hills or elevations.
    We live in a very beautiful mountainous region.
    Vivimos en una región montañosa muy hermosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'montania', derived from 'mons, montis' which means mountain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb the mountain
    To ascend a natural elevation.
    subir la montaña
    roller coaster
    An attraction in amusement parks with rides in the shape of a mountain.
    montaña rusa
    house in the mountain
    A residence located in a high area.
    casa en la montaña

    Related Words

    hill
    Elevation of land, generally lower than a mountain.
    monte
    mountain range
    A set of aligned mountains that form a range.
    cordillera
    sierra
    Terminology used to describe a mountain range.
    sierra

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a large quantity of something.
    I have a mountain of tasks to do.
    Tengo una montaña de tareas por hacer.
    To describe a complicated or difficult situation.
    That discussion was a mountain in a glass of water.
    Esa discusión fue una montaña en un vaso de agua.