mountainous

• Describe un paisaje o terreno que abunda en montañas; también se usa para algo de tamaño muy grande o enorme.

Describes a landscape or region that is full of mountains; also used to describe something that is very large or massive in size.

1. Having hills and cragsB1formal

   Describing a landscape that is characterized by many hills and steep, rugged rock formations.

   montañoso, accidentado

   • The hikers traversed a mountainous region with sharp crags.
   • The painting depicted a mountainous terrain with jagged peaks.
   • They camped in a mountainous area full of rocky crags.

   Sinónimoscraggyhillyjaggedprecipitousrockyruggedsteep

   Antónimosflatlevel

2. Like a mountain in size and impressivenessB2formal

   Describing something that is extremely large, massive, or imposing, similar to a mountain.

   colosal, imponente

   • The company faced a mountainous debt that seemed impossible to repay.
   • He had a mountainous task ahead of him to complete the project.
   • The waves grew mountainous during the storm.

   Sinónimoscolossalenormousgiganticimmensemassivemonumentalprodigiousstupendoustoweringtremendousvast

   Antónimosinsignificantminisculeminutesmalltiny

3. Containing many mountainsA2formal

   Describing a region or area that is full of mountains.

   montañoso

   • Switzerland is known for its mountainous landscape.
   • They drove through a mountainous countryside with winding roads.
   • The mountainous region is popular for skiing and hiking.

   Sinónimosalpinehighlandmontane

   Antónimosflatlevel