No. 6,621 in Spanish
cerrillo
"Little hill" or "small mound."
In a sentence
El cerrillo estaba cubierto de árboles frondosos.
The small hill was covered with lush trees.
In this sentence, 'cerrillo' refers to a small, natural elevation or hill, often in a pastoral or rural setting.
Prendió el cerrillo para encender la vela.
He lit the matchstick to light the candle.
Here, 'cerrillo' is used colloquially in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to a matchstick used for starting a fire.
La familia escaló el cerrillo durante su caminata matutina.
The family climbed the small hill during their morning hike.
Again, 'cerrillo' is used to mean a small hill, emphasizing a diminutive geographical feature appropriate for casual activities.
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