Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: - International Phonetic Alphabet: /koɾˈðiʎa/ - English: kor-DYEE-yah
Meanings and Usage: The word "cordilla" is a lesser-used regional variant of the Spanish word "cordillera," which means "mountain range" or "chain of mountains." It is used in both oral and written Spanish, but "cordillera" is the more common form.
Verb Forms: "Cordilla" is not a verb, so there are no applicable verb forms or gerunds for this particular word.
Examples: 1. Me encanta escalar montañas y explorar la cordilla andina. (I love climbing mountains and exploring the Andean mountain range.) 2. La cordilla de los Andes es impresionante por su belleza natural. (The Andes mountain range is impressive for its natural beauty.)
Idiomatic Expressions: "Cordilla" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. However, "cordillera" is commonly used in various idioms and expressions related to mountains and nature.
Etymology: The word "cordillera" comes from the Spanish word "cordilla," which means "small rope" or "line." It refers to the idea of mountain ranges resembling cords or ropes when viewed from a distance.
Synonyms: - Sinónimos (Synonyms): cadena de montañas (mountain chain), sierra (ridge), alineación montañosa (mountain alignment)
Antonyms: - Antónimos (Antonyms): llanura (plain), valle (valley), meseta (plateau)