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"Hill" in Italian: collina
la collina
Hill in Italian is la collina (kohl-LEE-nah), feminine. Plural le colline. Sulla collina means on the hill.
Weekend walk
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How to pronounce collina
Say it
kohl-LEE-nah
/kolˈli.na/
Collina stresses LEE: kohl-LEE-nah. Double l. Soft c.
"Hill" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la collina | the hill Default noun. | Default noun. |
| sulla collina | on the hill Location. | Location. |
| le colline | the hills Plural. | Plural. |
| collina verde | green hill Landscape talk. | Landscape talk. |
How to use collina in real life
- 1Weekend walk
Saliamo la collina prima del tramonto.
Let's climb the hill before sunset.
La collina.
- 2House hunt
La casa sulla collina ha una vista bella.
The house on the hill has a lovely view.
Sulla collina.
- 3Region chat
Le colline intorno sono piene di vigneti.
The surrounding hills are full of vineyards.
Le colline.
Mistakes English speakers make with collina
Incorrect: Il collina è alta.
Correct: La collina è alta.
Feminine: la collina.
Incorrect: Abitiamo sul hill.
Correct: Abitiamo sulla collina.
Use collina, not English hill.
Good to know
Colline evoke Tuscany postcards—vines, cypress, slow drives. A small rise in town can still be una collina.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a picnic spot
ChatPal
Preferisci il lago o la collina?
Do you prefer the lake or the hill?
You
La collina: c'è più vento fresco.
The hill: there's more cool wind.
ChatPal
Ok. Portiamo la coperta sulla collina.
Ok. We'll take the blanket onto the hill.
You
Perfetto.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hill" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la collina.
On the hill?
Sulla collina.
Plural?
Le colline.
Hill vs mountain?
Collina is a hill; montagna is a mountain.
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