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"Mountain" in Portuguese: montanha

a montanha

Say it: mon-TAH-nyahfeminine · a montanhanoun/mõˈtɐ.ɲa/

Mountain in Portuguese is a montanha. Hiking talk uses trilha na montanha and subir a montanha. A mountain range can be a serra.

Weekend hike

Vamos subir a montanha antes do meio-dia.
Let's climb the mountain before noon.
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How to pronounce montanha

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mon-TAH-nyah

/mõˈtɐ.ɲa/

mon-TAH-nyah. The nh is like the ny in canyon.

"Mountain" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a montanhathe mountain

Default noun.

subir a montanhato climb the mountain

Hike and effort talk.

trilha na montanhamountain trail

Outdoor plans.

pé da montanhafoot of the mountain

Meeting points.

How to use montanha in real life

  1. 1Weekend hike

    Vamos subir a montanha antes do meio-dia.

    Let's climb the mountain before noon.

    Subir a montanha is the effort phrase.

  2. 2Photo stop

    A vista do topo da montanha vale o cansaço.

    The view from the mountain top is worth the tiredness.

    Topo da montanha for the summit area.

  3. 3Weather warning

    Na montanha o vento muda rápido.

    On the mountain the wind changes fast.

    Na montanha for location.

Mistakes English speakers make with montanha

Incorrect: o montanha

Correct: a montanha

Montanha is feminine: a montanha.

Incorrect: mountain in Portuguese sentences

Correct: montanha

Use montanha, not English mountain.

Good to know

From Rio's hills to Minas trails, montanha weekends are a Brazilian escape from the heat. People pack water, start early, and treat the pé da montanha as a social meetup before the climb.

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Planning a sunrise hike

  1. ChatPal

    A gente dorme perto da montanha ou sobe de madrugada?

    Do we sleep near the mountain or climb at dawn?

  2. You

    Prefiro dormir perto. A montanha é íngreme.

    I'd rather sleep nearby. The mountain is steep.

  3. ChatPal

    Combinado. Levo lanterna para a trilha da montanha.

    Deal. I'll bring a flashlight for the mountain trail.

  4. You

    Eu levo água extra.

    I'll bring extra water.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Mountain" in Portuguese

Montanha or serra?

Montanha is a mountain. Serra often means a range or highland area.

How do I say mountain trail?

Trilha na montanha or trilha de montanha.

Is montanha feminine?

Yes: a montanha.

How do I say at the foot of the mountain?

No pé da montanha.

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