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Montanha
[/mõˈtɐɲɐ/]
Mountain
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A large natural elevation of earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.
Grande elevação natural da superfície terrestre.
Example
A montanha estava coberta de neve.
The mountain was covered in snow.
Etymology
'Montanha' comes from Latin 'montanea', meaning mountainous or of a mountain, which has retained its meaning over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Montanha' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when discussing geography, and it is recognized across all Portuguese-speaking areas.