Spanish word

montaña

Pronunciation

IPA/monˈtaɲa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmountain

Example

Mi casa está cerca de la montaña.

My house is near the mountain.

Illustration for montaña (mountain)

More examples

Voy a subir a la montaña este fin de semana.

I am going to climb the mountain this weekend.

Core concept

Elevated mass of land forming a visible peak and continuous slopes.

Common phrases

  • ir a la montaña

    go to the mountain

  • subir a la montaña

    climb the mountain

  • cima de la montaña

    summit of the mountain

Similar words

colina: Low, rounded rise of land slightly higher than the surrounding plain.
pico: Sharp, pointed summit forming the highest tip of a mountain.
sierra: Narrow mountain range formed by several aligned peaks.
cordillera: Broad chain of connected mountains forming an extensive mountainous region.

Definition in Spanish

Terreno natural elevado, con laderas y una cima, considerado como una unidad geográfica.

Word origin

Derived from Latin mons (montis) through Old Spanish from Late Latin montanea, originally meaning a mountainous area.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish montaña usually denotes a larger, peak-bearing landform while cerro or monte often indicate smaller hills or wooded heights, so speakers often add size or activity to be specific.

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