mountain

US /ˈmaʊn.tən/

UK /ˈmaʊn.tən/

montaña

a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

El Monte Everest es la montaña más alta del mundo.

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We hiked up the mountain to enjoy the view.

Subimos la montaña para disfrutar de la vista.

montaña, montón

a large pile or quantity of something

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There's a mountain of paperwork to do.

Hay una montaña de papeleo por hacer.

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She has a mountain of clothes to wash.

Tiene una montaña de ropa para lavar.