llanura
“llanura” means “plain” in Spanish (a large area of flat land).
plain
Also: flatland, prairie
📝 In Action
Las vacas pastan en la llanura.
A1The cows graze on the plain.
Desde la cima de la colina, se puede ver la inmensa llanura.
B1From the top of the hill, you can see the immense plain.
El tren atravesó la llanura central durante toda la noche.
B2The train crossed the central flatlands all through the night.
Vocabulary Collections
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: llanura
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the best description for 'llanura'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'planura', which is derived from 'planus', meaning flat or level.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'llano' the same as 'llanura'?
Not exactly. 'Llanura' is a noun (the plain itself). 'Llano' can be a noun meaning 'a flat area', but it is more commonly an adjective meaning 'flat' or 'even'.
Is a llanura the same as a valley (valle)?
No. A valley is low land between mountains or hills, whereas a llanura is just a broad, flat expanse of land that doesn't necessarily have mountains nearby.
How do you say 'The Great Plains' in Spanish?
It is usually translated as 'Las Grandes Llanuras'.