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feminine
la montaña
mountain
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montaña
/la monˈtaɲa/
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How do you say montaña in Spanish?
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/la monˈtaɲa/
How do you pronounce montaña in Spanish?
montaña is pronounced /la monˈtaɲa/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La montaña alta está cubierta de nieve blanca.
The tall mountain is covered with white snow.
Esta montaña peligrosa requiere escaladores experimentados.
This dangerous mountain requires experienced climbers.
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Why is it feminine?
Montaña is feminine because it derives from the Latin "montanea" (feminine form of the adjective "montaneus," meaning mountainous), which became a noun referring to mountainous terrain; the "-a" ending inherited from Latin typically signals feminine gender in Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for mountain?
The Spanish word for mountain is la montaña — feminine.
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