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Me encanta esquiar en las montañas nevadas.
A1I love skiing in the snowy mountains.
Vimos un águila volar sobre las montañas.
A2We saw an eagle fly over the mountains.
Las montañas de la Sierra Nevada son muy altas.
A1The Sierra Nevada mountains are very high.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number
Since 'montañas' refers to multiple things, it is plural. It is also a 'feminine' word, so you must use 'las' (the) or 'estas' (these) before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "Los montañas"
Correction: Las montañas. Remember the base word 'montaña' ends in '-a', which is a very strong clue that the word is feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing the view
To talk about a beautiful view, you often say: 'La vista de las montañas es impresionante' (The view of the mountains is breathtaking).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: montañas
Question 1 of 2
Which word is the singular form of 'montañas'?
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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.