Montaña (en. Mountain)

/mon'taɲa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A large elevation of land, higher than a hill.

The highest mountain in the world is Everest.

La montaña más alta del mundo es el Everest.

A group of mountains that form a mountain range.

The Andes are a famous mountain chain.

Los Andes son una famosa cadena de montañas.

Mountainous or rugged terrain.

The village is situated on a mountain.

El pueblo está situado en una montaña.

From Latin 'montāna', which comes from 'mons', montis, meaning mountain.

climb the mountain

Ascend a mountain.

subir la montaña

roller coaster

Amusement park attraction that consists of a ride on paths shaped like mountains.

montaña rusa

go around the mountain

Make a journey around a mountain.

dar la vuelta a la montaña

peak

The highest part of a mountain.

pico

valley

Land between mountains.

valle

mountain range

A set of mountains in a line.

cordillera

Mountain as a place of rest or refuge.

Let's go to the mountain to disconnect from stress.

Vamos a la montaña a desconectar del estrés.

Used in climbing or adventure contexts.

This mountain is a challenge for climbers.

Esta montaña es un reto para los escaladores.