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/koˈlina/

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Translation

hill

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Word origin

From Latin collina, from collis ('hill'), from an Indo-European root meaning 'to rise' that also gives 'excel' and 'column'.

Origin
Latin
Root
collina
English cognates
excel, column

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcolinas

Examples

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The house is at the top of a green hill.

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We climbed the hill to watch the sunset.

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From the hill you can see the whole village.

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How beautiful these hills are in spring!

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The path crosses several gentle hills: it is ideal for walking.

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This word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 2: colina, apurarse, identificación and 7 more words.