Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Mountain" in Portuguese: montanha
a montanha
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
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How to pronounce montanha
Say it
mon-TAH-nyah
/mõˈtɐ.ɲa/
mon-TAH-nyah. The nh is like the ny in canyon.
"Mountain" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a montanha | the mountain Default noun. | Default noun. |
| subir a montanha | to climb the mountain Hike and effort talk. | Hike and effort talk. |
| trilha na montanha | mountain trail Outdoor plans. | Outdoor plans. |
| pé da montanha | foot of the mountain Meeting points. | Meeting points. |
How to use montanha in real life
- 1Weekend hike
Vamos subir a montanha antes do meio-dia.
Let's climb the mountain before noon.
Subir a montanha is the effort phrase.
- 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.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a sunrise hike
ChatPal
A gente dorme perto da montanha ou sobe de madrugada?
Do we sleep near the mountain or climb at dawn?
You
Prefiro dormir perto. A montanha é íngreme.
I'd rather sleep nearby. The mountain is steep.
ChatPal
Combinado. Levo lanterna para a trilha da montanha.
Deal. I'll bring a flashlight for the mountain trail.
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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