colinas
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📝 In Action
Las colinas que rodean la ciudad están llenas de flores en primavera.
A1The hills surrounding the city are full of flowers in spring.
Tuvimos que manejar por muchas colinas ondulantes para llegar al pueblo.
B1We had to drive through many rolling hills to reach the town.
El arquitecto diseñó el edificio para integrarse perfectamente con las suaves colinas del terreno.
C1The architect designed the building to integrate perfectly with the gentle slopes of the terrain.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Since 'colinas' is a feminine plural noun, any descriptive words (adjectives) you use with it must also end in '-as', like 'colinas verdes' (green hills).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Size
Mistake: "Using 'colinas' when you mean a large mountain range."
Correction: Use 'montañas' (mountains) for very high and rugged peaks. 'Colinas' are smaller, gentler, and easier to climb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Movement
Use verbs like 'subir' (to go up) or 'bajar' (to go down) when talking about traversing hills: 'Subimos las colinas en bicicleta' (We went up the hills by bike).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: colinas
Question 1 of 1
Which word describes a large area of flat land, the opposite of 'colinas'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'colinas' and 'montañas'?
'Colinas' (hills) are much smaller and usually have gentle slopes. 'Montañas' (mountains) are very large, high, and generally much harder to climb.
Why is 'colinas' a feminine word?
The singular form, 'colina,' is a feminine noun in Spanish, so its plural form ('colinas') also requires feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., *Las* colinas, colinas *altas*).