Spanish word

montañoso

Pronunciation

IPA/montaˈɲoso/

Meaning

  • adjectivemountainous

Example

Esta región es montañosa.

This region is mountainous.

Illustration for montañoso (mountainous)

More examples

El clima montañoso trae noches frías.

The mountainous climate brings cold nights.

Core concept

Region dominated by steep slopes and clustered peaks.

Common phrases

  • clima montañoso

    mountainous climate

  • zona montañosa

    mountainous area

Similar words

serrano: Of or from the highlands; associated with mountain communities or environments.
accidentado: Terrain full of bumps and sudden drops, creating difficult, uneven walking conditions.
escarpado: Slope so steep it forms cliffs or escarpments, creating hazardous ascent or descent.
rocoso: Ground covered with stones and boulders so surfaces are rough and unstable underfoot.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que un lugar tiene abundancia de montañas y un relieve irregular.

Word origin

Derived from montaña plus the adjectival suffix -oso, ultimately tracing to Latin mons, montis for 'mountain'.

Usage tips

  • Often used in travel or weather contexts to imply winding roads and slower travel rather than merely scenic hills.

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