colinas
“colinas” means “hills” in Spanish (natural landscape).
hills, rolling hills
Also: mounds, hillocks
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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.
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Which word describes a large area of flat land, the opposite of 'colinas'?
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The word comes from the Latin word *collis*, which simply meant 'hill' or 'elevation.' Spanish added the feminine ending to create *colina*.
First recorded: 13th century
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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*).