Mountain in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'mountain' is 'montaña', pronounced mohn-TAH-nyah (IPA: /monˈtaɲa/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: montañas).
Pronunciation: mohn-TAH-nyah
| Spanish | montaña |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mohn-TAH-nyah · /monˈtaɲa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | montañas |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'montaña'
- La montaña está cubierta de nieve.
The mountain is covered with snow. - ¿Te gusta más la playa o la montaña?
Do you like the beach or the mountains more? - Vamos a subir la montaña el sábado.
We are going to climb the mountain on Saturday. - Desde la cima de la montaña se puede ver todo el valle y los pueblos pequeños de abajo.
From the top of the mountain you can see the whole valley and the small towns below.
Common Phrases with 'montaña'
- ir a la montaña
to go to the mountains - una montaña rusa
a roller coaster - hacer una montaña de un grano de arena
to make a mountain out of a molehill
How to Use 'montaña'
La montaña is feminine, with the ñ sound (n-y). Spanish uses the singular la montaña to mean 'the mountains' as a destination: vamos a la montaña (we're going to the mountains). A mountain range is una cordillera or una sierra.
Regional note: In many countries el cerro is used for smaller mountains or hills, and la sierra for mountain country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Mountain' in Spanish is 'montaña', pronounced mohn-TAH-nyah.
It is spelled m-o-n-t-a-ñ-a.
'Montaña' is feminine: you say 'la montaña'.
The plural of 'montaña' is 'montañas'.
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