monte
/ˈmonte/
monte is the Spanish word for mountain.
monte refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmonte/
Did you know?
- In the Caribbean, monte is often used to describe an overgrown garden or a yard that has been neglected for a long time.
- In certain Latin American contexts, calling someone a 'monte' or saying they are 'en el monte' can imply they are living in isolation or away from civilization.
- The Spanish word monte shares the same ancient Indo-European root as the English word 'mount'.
Examples in context
- ¿Estás leyendo "El conde de Montecristo"?Are you reading "The Count of Monte Cristo"?This sentence shows monte appearing as part of a literary title.Tatoeba #3039239 by marcelostockle, translation #1421043 by Gulo_Luscus
- La represa Belo Monte en Brasil, es un proyecto controvertido, debido al impacto sobre el medio ambiente y la población nativa.The Belo Monte dam in Brazil is a controversial project because of its impact on the environment and native people.This sentence shows monte as part of a proper noun for a specific dam project.Tatoeba #1416447 by nancy, translation #1415525 by Spamster
- Vimos un monte muy alto desde la ventana.We saw a very high mount from the window.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are looking at a map of the region.
- SofíaMira, hay un monte pequeño detrás del pueblo.Look, there is a small mountain behind the town.
- AlejandroSí, Alejandro cree que la vista es increíble desde allí.Yes, Alejandro thinks the view is incredible from there.
- Sofía¿Quieres caminar hasta la cima del monte?Do you want to walk to the top of the mountain?
- AlejandroMe parece una idea excelente, Sofía.That sounds like an excellent idea, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry monte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries monte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
