monte
/món-te/
woodland
The image shows a woodland (monte), illustrating an uncultivated forest.
monte(noun)
woodland
?uncultivated forest or natural area
,scrubland
?area covered in low bushes and brush
bush
?dense vegetation
,wilds
?unpopulated, wild territory
📝 In Action
Nos perdimos un poco al entrar en el monte.
B1We got a little lost when we entered the woods.
Hay que tener cuidado con los incendios en el monte seco.
B2We must be careful with fires in the dry scrubland.
El perro se escapó y se metió en el monte.
A2The dog escaped and went into the brush.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though 'monte' ends in '-e', it is a masculine noun, so you use 'el monte' or 'un monte'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Monte' and 'Bosque'
Mistake: "Using 'bosque' when referring to low, wild brush or scrubland."
Correction: 'Monte' is often used for wilder, less managed land, whereas 'bosque' implies a taller, more established forest.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Use
In many parts of Latin America, 'monte' is the standard word for any rural, forested, or bushy area.
This image represents a mount (monte), often used in geographical names.
monte(noun)
mount
?used in geographical names
,hill
?a small, rounded elevation
mountain
?less common than 'montaña', but still used
📝 In Action
El Monte Fuji es un volcán muy famoso en Japón.
A2Mount Fuji is a very famous volcano in Japan.
Subimos a la cima del monte para ver el amanecer.
B1We climbed to the top of the mount/hill to see the sunrise.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Names
When referring to famous geographical features, 'monte' is often used as the equivalent of 'Mount' in English, like 'Monte Everest'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing between 'Monte' and 'Montaña'
For large, high mountains, 'montaña' is the most common word. Use 'monte' for smaller hills or when referring to the entire natural elevation, including the vegetation.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: monte
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'monte' in the sense of 'wild, uncultivated vegetation'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'monte' different from 'montaña'?
'Montaña' is the standard, general word for a large mountain. 'Monte' can mean a smaller hill or, more commonly, the dense, wild woods and brush found on natural terrain. Think of 'montaña' as the giant peak, and 'monte' as the wild ground and trees.