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cerro

hill

noun SEH-rroh Rare

Usage Note

Cerro refers to a standalone hill or rounded hilltop, smaller than a montaña and less dramatic than a pico. It is especially common in Latin American place names: Cerro de la Silla (Monterrey), Cerro Rico (Bolivia). In Spain, colina or otero is more commonly used for a gentle hill. The diminutive cerrito is affectionate and common in place names.

Examples

"Subimos al cerro para ver el amanecer."

Natural Translation

We climbed the hill to watch the sunrise.

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