Spanish word

alpinismo

Pronunciation

IPA/alpiˈnismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmountain climbing

Example

Me gusta alpinismo.

I like mountain climbing.

Illustration for alpinismo (mountain climbing)

More examples

¿Has practicado alpinismo alguna vez?

Have you ever practiced mountain climbing?

Core concept

Mountaineering that uses ropes, ice tools, and alpine protection to reach peaks.

Common phrases

  • practicar alpinismo

    practice mountain climbing

  • curso de alpinismo

    mountain climbing course

Similar words

montañismo: Ascending mountains toward summits on long or high-altitude routes using mountaineering skills.
senderismo: Walking unpaved trails and paths to enjoy nature, usually as day hikes or multiday treks.
escalada: Climbing rock or ice faces with hands and technical gear on vertical or near-vertical terrain.

Definition in Spanish

Práctica de montaña centrada en alcanzar cumbres mediante técnicas de escalada y medidas de seguridad, distinta del simple paseo por senderos.

Word origin

Borrowed through French and Italian from Latin Alpes, with -ismo marking the activity of mountain climbing.

Usage tips

  • Spanish conversational questions like ¿Has hecho alpinismo? or ¿Qué cumbres has subido? emphasize experience and route difficulty rather than casual walking.

Other meanings

  • mountaineeringnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • alpinistamountaineernoun

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