Usage Note
Montañoso describes terrain dominated by mountains and is common in geographic or travel contexts. The feminine form is montañosa (una región montañosa). It pairs naturally with nouns like terreno, zona, or paisaje.
Examples
"El país tiene un interior montañoso."
Natural Translation
The country has a mountainous interior.

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