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alpino

alpine

adjective ahl-PEE-noh Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Origin: From Latin Alpinus, from Alpes (the Alps).

Usage Note

Alpino describes anything relating to high mountain environments or the Alps specifically, such as esquí alpino (alpine skiing, as opposed to esquí de fondo / cross-country). It agrees in gender (alpina) and number (alpinos/alpinas). The noun el alpinismo means mountaineering and el alpinista is a mountaineer.

Examples

"El paisaje alpino era impresionante."

Natural Translation

The alpine landscape was impressive.

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