Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
cerro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθero/
Meaning
- masculine nounhill
Example
Subimos al cerro para ver la puesta de sol.
We went up the hill to see the sunset.
More examples
Vamos a dar un paseo por el cerro esta tarde.
We are going to take a stroll on the hill this afternoon.
Core concept
Small rounded hill often serving as a local reference point.
Common phrases
dar un paseo por el cerro
take a stroll on the hill
camping en el cerro
camping on the hill
Similar words
colina: Low, gently sloping hill that is easy to walk up.
monte: Expansive, uneven land covered with trees or scrub vegetation.
Definition in Spanish
Elevación terrestre de poca altura y forma redondeada que suele servir como punto de referencia local.
Word origin
Cerro derives from Old Spanish and regional Romance forms meaning a low rounded height, which became the standard word for a small hill in modern Spanish.
Usage tips
- Because cerro appears frequently in toponyms and directions, it often shows up in map names and local references, and adjectives such as pequeño or bajo are added to indicate modest height.