Monte (en. Hill)

/mon-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A raised part of land that is higher than the surrounding land.
We climbed the hill to see the beautiful view.
Umakyat kami sa monte upang masilayan ang magandang tanawin.
A geographical formation characterized by being elevated above its surroundings.
Many animals inhabit the hill and forests.
Maraming mga hayop ang tumutira sa monte at kakahuyan.
Usually refers to larger mountains or hills.
The hill inspires the locals to travel and hike.
Ang monte ay nagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa mga taga-roon na maglakbay at mag-akyat.

Etymology

From Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

mountain of the gods
A place considered sacred or filled with spirits.
monte ng mga diyos
climb the hill
To ascend a high place for recreation or exploration.
umakyat sa monte

Related Words

plain
A flat land that is not elevated, the opposite of hill.
kapatagan
coast
The shore often found at the base of hills.
baybayin

Slang Meanings

friend
Come on, dude! Let’s go to our place, I’m kind of bored here.
Sama ka, pre! Tara na sa atin, medyo bore na ako dito.
group of friends
My friends are here, let’s all jam together later!
Nandiyan ang mga monte ko, sabay-sabay tayong mag-jamming mamaya!
brother/sister
Wow, it’s so fun with my friends, they feel like family too!
Grabe, ang saya kasama ng mga monte ko, parang pamilya na rin!
smooth or cool
My friends are so cool, they’re always ready for fun outings!
Ang suave ng mga monte ko, lagi silang ready para sa gimik!