Spanish Conversation · Level 147
30 words
Spanish word
duna
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈduna/
Meaning
- feminine noundune
Example
La duna está junto al mar.
The dune is by the sea.
More examples
Subimos a la duna para ver la puesta de sol.
We went up the dune to see the sunset.
Core concept
Wind-sculpted hill of sand rising above the surrounding ground.
Common phrases
subir a la duna
go up the dune
caminar por la duna
walk along the dune
borde de la duna
edge of the dune
Similar words
colina: Natural small hill with smooth, rounded slopes rising above its surroundings.
cerro: Elevated, often rugged hill or knoll with noticeable height across the terrain.
montículo: Typically a small raised pile of dirt or sand, often irregular in shape.
arena: Very small, loose mineral grains of rock that make up sandy ground and beaches.
Definition in Spanish
Masa o colina de arena formada por la acumulación y el viento, término aplicado a las zonas costeras y desérticas.
Word origin
The Spanish duna entered from French dune and traces back to Middle Dutch dūne, which meant 'sand hill'.
Usage tips
- Spanish pronunciation stresses the first syllable (DU-na), so it sounds different from English dune and takes the feminine article la.
Opposites
- llanuraplainnoun