How to Say "Mountain" in Portuguese

montanha

/mõˈtɐ̃.ɲɐ/feminine

The English word mountain is translated to Portuguese as montanha. Wiktionary also lists monte.

Meaning: large mass of earth and rock (noun)

Ways to say it

“mountain” in Portuguese
Portuguese	IPA	Note
montanha	/mõˈtɐ̃.ɲɐ/ (Brazil) /mõˈtɐ.ɲɐ/ (Portugal)	feminine
monte	/ˈmõ.t͡ʃi/ (Brazil) /ˈmõ.tɨ/ (Portugal)	masculine

The term is used to describe a large mass of earth and rock.

While montanha refers to a large mountain, monte is often used to refer to a hill or a smaller elevation.

In Brazil, the term morro is commonly used instead of monte or serra to refer to smaller mountains or hills.

The feminine montanha becomes montanhas in the plural. The masculine monte becomes montes in the plural.

The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /mõˈtɐ̃.ɲɐ/.

The term serra is often used to describe a mountain range, but it is also the Portuguese word for a 'saw'.
In Brazil, the word morro for a hill often carries a social meaning, specifically referring to the hillside communities or favelas where many people live.
In some regions, a monte is not just a hill but a specific type of agricultural estate or a wooded area used for grazing and hunting.

A montanha é verde.
The mountain is green.
This sentence is useful for describing the color of a montanha.
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Há neve na montanha.
There is snow on the mountain.
This sentence is useful for mentioning snow on a montanha.
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Eu estava na montanha.
I was on the mountain.
This sentence is useful for stating one's location on a montanha.
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Serra da Estrela é uma montanha impressionante
Serra da Estrela is an impressive mountain
Vamos explorar aquele monte amanhã
Let's explore that mountain tomorrow!
A Serra do Mar é uma das serras mais bonitas do Brasil
The Serra do Mar is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Brazil
Vamos subir aquele morro?
Shall we climb that hill/mountain?
A montanha revelava sua majestade ao nascer do sol.
The mountain revealed its majesty at sunrise.
O monte era perfeito para uma caminhada relaxante.
The mountain was perfect for a relaxing hike.
Adoro passear pelas serras e apreciar a natureza.
I love to wander through the mountains and appreciate nature.
O pico mais alto de Angola é o Monte Moco.
The highest peak in Angola is Mount Moco.
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