Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
relieve
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈljeβe/
Meaning
- masculine nounrelief
Example
El relieve de la región es montañoso.
The relief of the region is mountainous.
More examples
En la costa se observa un relieve suave.
A gentle relief is observed on the coast.
Core concept
Pattern of mountains, valleys and plains that shapes the land.
Common phrases
relieve montañoso
mountainous relief
relieve suave
gentle relief
Similar words
terreno: Area or parcel of ground considered as a specific piece of land with its surface and condition.
paisaje: Natural view composed of landforms, vegetation, and distant features.
topografía: Technical survey or map that records land heights, contour lines, and terrain details.
Definition in Spanish
Configuración de la superficie terrestre causada por las diferencias de altura entre sus partes, como montañas, valles y llanuras.
Word origin
From Latin relevare (re- 'again' + levare 'to lift'), originally meaning 'to raise', which extended to denote raised and sunken features of the earth's surface.
Usage tips
- False friend with English 'relief': in Spanish relieve normally refers to the land's shape, while 'alivio' or 'ayuda' express relief as comfort or help.
Other meanings
- topographynoun
Opposites
- llanuraplainnoun