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"Hill" in Spanish: colina
la colina
A hill is la colina (koh-LEE-nah). It is feminine: la colina. Subir la colina means to climb the hill. Plural is las colinas.
Morning hike
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How to pronounce colina
Say it
koh-LEE-nah
/koˈli.na/
koh-LEE-nah. Stress LEE. Soft c as k. Soft final a. Say colina in three beats.
"Hill" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la colina | the hill Default noun. | Default noun. |
| subir la colina | to climb the hill Hikes. | Hikes. |
| las colinas | the hills Plural. | Plural. |
| en la colina | on the hill Viewpoint. | Viewpoint. |
How to use colina in real life
- 1Morning hike
Subimos la colina despacio.
We climb the hill slowly.
La colina.
- 2Viewpoint
Desde la colina se ve el pueblo.
From the hill you see the town.
Desde la colina.
- 3Map talk
Hay tres colinas cerca.
There are three hills nearby.
Colinas plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with colina
Incorrect: El colina es alta.
Correct: La colina es alta.
Colina is feminine: la colina.
Incorrect: Vamos al colina.
Correct: Vamos a la colina.
Use a la colina, not al.
Good to know
Miradores sit on una colina above towns. Cerro is another hill/hillock word in Latin America. Colina stays clear for beginners.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a short hike
ChatPal
¿Subimos esa colina corta?
Shall we climb that short hill?
You
Sí. La colina no se ve difícil.
Yes. The hill doesn’t look hard.
ChatPal
Desde la colina sacamos fotos.
From the hill we’ll take photos.
You
Llevo la cámara.
I’ll bring the camera.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hill" in Spanish
Is colina feminine?
Yes: la colina, las colinas.
Colina or cerro?
Both can mean hill; colina is a clear beginner word.
How do you pronounce colina?
koh-LEE-nah with stress on LEE.
How do I say climb the hill?
Subir la colina.
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