La montaña
Example: La montaña es muy alta y tiene nieve en la cima.
Definition
"La montaña" refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface that rises prominently above its surroundings, often characterized by steep slopes and significant height, as in the phrase 'La montaña es muy alta y tiene nieve en la cima.'
Etymology
The term "la montaña" comes from the Spanish language, derived from the Latin word 'montanea,' which means 'mountainous.' The root 'mons' refers to a mountain or hill. Did you know that the word 'mountain' in English shares the same Latin origin?
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"La montaña" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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