Monte (en. Mountain)
/ˈmon.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Natural elevation of land.
The highest mountain in the region is Monte Perdido.
El monte más alto de la región es el Monte Perdido.
Set of trees and vegetation.
The mountain is full of pines and bushes.
El monte está lleno de pinos y arbustos.
Remote and solitary place.
We decided to go to the mountain to disconnect from the city.
Decidimos ir al monte para desconectar de la ciudad.
Etymology
From Latin 'mons, montis', which means mountain.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go up the mountain
To go to a mountainous area.
subir al monte
low mountain
Area with a lot of dark vegetation.
bajo monte
Related Words
montañés
Related to the mountain.
montañés
low mountain
Hilly terrain at low altitude.
monte bajo
Slang Meanings
Large sum of money.
I need a monte to buy a new car.
Necesito un monte para comprarme un coche nuevo.
Narcotics or drugs.
It is said that there is a good monte at that party.
Se dice que en esa fiesta hay un buen monte.