colina
co-LEE-nah
📝 In Action
Nuestra casa está construida en la cima de una pequeña colina.
A2Our house is built on the top of a small hill.
Los niños subieron la colina corriendo para ver el atardecer.
A1The children ran up the hill to watch the sunset.
El terreno montañoso se suaviza en una serie de colinas ondulantes cerca del río.
B1The mountainous terrain softens into a series of rolling hills near the river.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule for Nouns
Remember that 'colina' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la colina' or 'una colina alta').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Nouns
Mistake: "Using 'montaña' when the elevation is small."
Correction: 'Montaña' is for a mountain (much larger and usually rocky). 'Colina' is for a gentle, smaller hill.
⭐ Usage Tips
Visualizing the Difference
Think of 'colina' as a gentle, grassy slope you could walk up easily, and 'montaña' as a towering, rugged peak that requires a serious hike.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: colina
Question 1 of 2
Which English word best translates 'colina'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'colina' y 'montaña'?
The key difference is size and steepness. A 'colina' (hill) is smaller, rounder, and easier to climb. A 'montaña' (mountain) is much larger, taller, and usually has rugged peaks.
Does 'colina' have any figurative meanings?
While its primary meaning is geographical, 'colina' can sometimes be used figuratively to refer to a minor challenge or obstacle, but this usage is less common than in English ('uphill battle').