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montañas

mon-TAH-nyasmonˈtaɲas

“montañas” means “mountains” in Spanish (natural elevations).

mountains

Also: highlands
NounfA1
Andean Countries (e.g., Peru, Bolivia)
A scenic illustration showing three stylized mountain peaks covered in snow under a sunny sky.

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Me encanta esquiar en las montañas nevadas.

A1

I love skiing in the snowy mountains.

Vimos un águila volar sobre las montañas.

A2

We saw an eagle fly over the mountains.

Las montañas de la Sierra Nevada son muy altas.

A1

The Sierra Nevada mountains are very high.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sierras (mountain ranges)
  • cumbres (peaks)

Antonyms

  • valles (valleys)
  • llanuras (plains)

Common Collocations

  • escalar montañas – to climb mountains
  • cadenas de montañas – mountain chains/ranges

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "montañas" in Spanish:

highlands→mountains→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: montañas

Question 1 of 2

Which word is the singular form of 'montañas'?

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👥 Word Family▼
montaña(mountain (singular)) — Noun
montañoso(mountainous) — Adjective
montañista(mountain climber) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
telarañascampañas
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin term *montānea*, which itself is based on *mons*, the ancient Roman word for 'mountain.' It has been used in Spanish since its earliest days.

First recorded: Pre-10th century (as Old Spanish *montanna*)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: montanhasFrench: montagnesItalian: montagne

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'montaña' y 'monte'?

Both refer to elevated land. 'Montaña' usually means a large, tall, often snowy peak. 'Monte' is generally smaller, often covered in trees, and can sometimes just mean a large hill or even a wooded area.