This is the 4498th most frequent Dutch word.
cordillera
"Cordillera" is not a Dutch word; it is Spanish and refers to a chain of mountains.
Here, 'cordillera' is used normatively to describe a specific mountain range, emphasizing its geographical significance.
De Andes-cordillera is een indrukwekkende bergketen in Zuid-Amerika.
The Andes cordillera is an impressive mountain range in South America.
In this sentence, 'cordillera' highlights the visual and physical presence of the mountain range within the landscape while traveling.
Tijdens onze reis zagen we hoe de cordillera de horizon domineerde.
During our journey, we saw how the cordillera dominated the horizon.
Here, 'cordillera' is mentioned as a location characterized by ecological and biological richness.