Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Hill" in Portuguese: morro
o morro
Note: also: a colina
Hill in Portuguese is often o morro. Say Subir o morro and no morro. A colina is a gentler hill synonym.
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How to pronounce morro
Say it
MOH-hoo
/ˈmo.ʁu/
MOH-hoo
"Hill" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o morro | the hill BR everyday. | BR everyday. |
| no morro | on the hill Location. | Location. |
| a colina | the hill (gentler) Synonym. | Synonym. |
| morros | hills Plural. | Plural. |
How to use morro in real life
- 1Workout
Subir esse morro de bicicleta cansa bastante.
Climbing this hill by bike is pretty tiring.
Effort.
- 2View
A casa no alto do morro tem vista linda.
The house on top of the hill has a beautiful view.
Place.
- 3Directions
Depois do morro, vire à esquerda.
After the hill, turn left.
Route.
Mistakes English speakers make with morro
Incorrect: Moramos no hill.
Correct: Moramos no morro.
Use morro (or colina).
Incorrect: A morro é alto.
Correct: O morro é alto.
Morro is masculine.
Good to know
Morro is everyday Brazilian geography and also neighborhood language in some cities. Colina sounds softer/more scenic. Don’t confuse with montanha (mountain).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a walking route
ChatPal
A gente sobe o morro ou vai pelo plano?
Do we climb the hill or take the flat way?
You
Sobe o morro. A vista vale a pena.
Climb the hill. The view is worth it.
ChatPal
Leva água. O morro esquenta no meio-dia.
Bring water. The hill gets hot at noon.
You
Já coloquei duas garrafas na mochila.
I already put two bottles in the backpack.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hill" in Portuguese
Hill?
O morro (also a colina).
On the hill?
No morro.
Mountain?
A montanha—bigger.
Gender?
Masculine: o morro.
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