This is the 6293rd most frequent Portuguese word.
cuesta
A "cuesta" is a type of hill or ridge with a gentle slope on one side and a steep slope on the other.
In this context, the word 'cuesta' refers to a geological term meaning the slope or inclination of a terrain.
A cidade está localizada na cuesta da serra.
The city is located on the slope of the mountain range.
Here, 'cuesta' is derived from the Spanish verb 'costar,' meaning it is challenging or costly, showing an influence of interlinguistic usage.
O aumento dos custos sempre me cuesta muito.
The increase in expenses always costs me a lot.
Again, 'cuesta' is employed to mean a geological formation, specifically a ridge or slope, showing direct and technical usage.