English–Spanish
“plateau” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/altiˈplano/
Example
El altiplano andino es muy frío y seco.
The Andean plateau is very cold and dry.
How to say “plateau” in Spanish
“Plateau” in Spanish is altiplano.
High, flat upland.
Example sentences with altiplano
¿Has visitado el altiplano boliviano alguna vez?
Have you ever visited the Bolivian plateau?
Tips for using altiplano
- Use altiplano for high-elevation tablelands (for example the Andean altiplano); distinguish it from meseta, often used for Spain's Meseta Central, and llanura, which means a low plain.