Noun · A2 · Spanish glossary
Montaña: mountain
montaña
Pronunciation: mohn-TAH-nyah (stress the capital letters)
Montaña means “mountain” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: mountain
- How to say it: mohn-TAH-nyah
- Gender: la montaña
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “montaña” means and how to use it
Montaña means “mountain.” The ñ is a “ny” sound.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la montaña (feminine)
- Plural: las montañas
Examples with audio
- Vivimos cerca de una montaña.We live near a mountain.
- Nos gusta subir la montaña los domingos.We like to climb the mountain on Sundays.
- La montaña está cubierta de nieve.The mountain is covered in snow.
Usage tip
Montaña is the general word, “cerro” is a smaller hill in many countries, and “sierra” is a mountain range. The page URL is spelled “montana.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “mountain” in Spanish?
“mountain” in Spanish is “montaña.” It is pronounced mohn-TAH-nyah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “montaña”?
Say mohn-TAH-nyah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “montaña” masculine or feminine?
Montaña is feminine: “la montaña.” The plural is “montañas.”
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