Montañeses (en. Mountaineers)
/montaˈneses/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
People who live in mountainous areas.
Montañeses are known for their resilience and adaptation to cold weather.
Los montañeses son conocidos por su resistencia y adaptación al clima frío.
Inhabitants of specific mountainous regions, for example, the montañeses of the Andes.
The Andean montañeses have a rich culture full of traditions.
Los montañeses andinos tienen una cultura rica en tradiciones.
Term used to refer to ethnic groups from high mountains.
The montañeses in this region have maintained their customs for centuries.
Los montañeses en esta región han mantenido sus costumbres durante siglos.
Etymology
From the term 'montaña' which comes from the Latin 'montanea'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
high mountain
refers to mountains that are found at high altitudes.
alta montaña
mountain culture
traditions and customs specific to the populations that inhabit the mountains.
cultura montañesa
Related Words
mountain
Natural elevation of the terrain, generally of great height.
montaña
mountain village
Community of people living on a mountain.
pueblo montañés
mountain ecosystem
Set of ecosystems that develop in mountainous areas.
ecosistema montañoso
Slang Meanings
Affectionate term used to refer to someone from those regions.
That friend is a montañés at heart.
Ese amigo es un montañés de corazón.
Humorous use to refer to a lack of urbanity or sophistication.
In the city, they laughed at him because he was a montañés in every sense of the word.
En la ciudad se reían de él porque era un montañés en toda la extensión de la palabra.