Pirineos (en. Pyrenees)

/piɾiˈneos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Mountain system located in the north of Spain and the south of France.

The Pyrenees are famous for their natural landscapes.

Los Pirineos son famosos por sus paisajes naturales.

High mountain area with various hiking routes.

This summer we are going hiking in the Pyrenees.

Este verano vamos a hacer senderismo en los Pirineos.

Geographical region where several important peaks are found.

Aneto is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees.

El Aneto es la montaña más alta de los Pirineos.

The term 'Pirineos' comes from Latin 'Pyrenaeus', which refers to the mountain range.

Cross the Pyrenees

Traveling from Spain to France by crossing the mountain range.

Cruzar los Pirineos

Catalan Pyrenees

Part of the Pyrenees located in Catalonia.

Pirineos catalanes

Aragonese Pyrenees

Section of the Pyrenees situated in Aragon.

Pirineos aragoneses

Mountain

Natural elevation of land that rises significantly.

montaña

Hiking

Activity of walking along paths in nature.

senderismo

Skiing

Sport that involves gliding over snow with skis.

esquí

Term used among mountaineers to refer to the Pyrenees.

We are going on an expedition to the 'Piris' this weekend.

Vamos a hacer una expedición a los 'Piris' este fin de semana.

Colloquial way of saying that one is going skiing in the region.

This winter I am going to the 'Piris' to ski with my friends.

Este invierno voy a los 'Piris' a esquiar con mis amigos.