monte
/ˈmonte/masculine
The English word 'mount' is translated into Spanish as monte.
Monte is a masculine noun that can mean a mountain. It can also refer to a piece of land covered in brush, scrub or forest.
Meaning: mountain (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 'monte' and 'montaña' both mean mountain, 'montaña' is the more common, general term for a mountain, whereas 'monte' often refers to a smaller hill, a wooded area or is used specifically in the names of certain peaks.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a proper noun in the name of a specific peak, 'monte' is a masculine noun and is preceded by the definite article 'el' in many contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmonte/
Did you know?
- In the traditional card game Monte, the name refers to the 'mountain' or pile of cards from which players draw.
- In some Latin American countries, el monte is used to describe a wild, overgrown area or the wilderness rather than a peak. Someone might say they are 'going into the monte' to describe entering a thicket of scrubland.
- The word monte is a direct descendant of the Latin word mōns, which is also the root for the English word 'mountain'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuánta gente escaló el Monte Everest?How many people have climbed Mount Everest?This sentence shows how to use monte when referring to a specific peak.Tatoeba #2747273 by Leono, translation #1821160 by Amastan
- ¿Alguna vez has escalado el Monte Everest?Have you ever climbed Mount Everest?Tatoeba #1717621 by marcelostockle, translation #1717553 by Amastan
- El monte más alto en Europa es el monte Elbrus.Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe.Tatoeba #1527914 by marcelostockle, translation #1461421 by Balamax
- Este es el monte más alto en la cordillera.This is the highest mount in the mountain range.
- La cumbre del pico Chimborazo alcanza una altitud impresionante.The summit of Mount Chimborazo reaches an impressive altitude.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are planning a hiking trip.
- SofíaQuiero subir al monte este domingo.I want to go up the mountain this Sunday.
- JavierEse monte es muy difícil de escalar.That mountain is very difficult to climb.
- SofíaPodemos elegir un monte más bajo, Javier.We can choose a lower mountain, Javier.
- JavierDe acuerdo, busquemos otro monte entonces.Alright, let's look for another mountain then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mount” translations and entries 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.
