No. 7,393 in Spanish
hill
The Spanish word for "hill" is "colina." In English, it means a small, elevated area of land.
In a sentence
Subimos la colina al amanecer y vimos el hermoso paisaje.
We climbed the hill at dawn and saw the beautiful landscape.
Here, 'colina' represents a small elevation in the land where scenic views can be observed.
Las casas en la ladera de la colina están rodeadas de árboles.
The houses on the hillside of the hill are surrounded by trees.
In this usage, 'ladera de la colina' refers to the slope or side of the hill, emphasizing the geographical feature.
El ciclista ascendió la empinada colina con gran esfuerzo.
The cyclist climbed the steep hill with great effort.
Here, 'colina' describes a challenging elevation that requires effort to traverse, highlighting its physical aspect.
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