Spanish word

andinista

Pronunciation

IPA/andiˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)Andean climber

Example

El andinista sube por la cara norte de la montaña.

The Andean climber climbs the north face of the mountain.

Illustration for andinista (Andean climber)

More examples

¿Desde cuándo eres andinista?

Since when have you been an Andean climber?

Core concept

Person climbing an Andean peak.

Common phrases

  • ser andinista

    be an Andean climber

  • tener experiencia como andinista

    have experience as an Andean climber

Similar words

montañista: Mountain climber active professionally or as a hobby.
alpinista: High-mountain climber who tackles snowy, alpine terrain.
escalador: Climber who primarily ascends rock faces and cliffs with ropes and gear.
senderista: Hiker who walks trails and mountain paths for scenery and exercise.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que realiza ascensos en la región andina, especializada o aficionada al montañismo en los Andes.

Word origin

The word comes from the place name Andes plus the Spanish suffix -ista, which marks a person associated with an activity and thus denotes someone who climbs in the Andes.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech speakers often say montañista for a mountain climber, while andinista is used when the Andes are the main operating region.

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