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cerro
[ˈsɛ.ro]
noun
masculine
pl: cerros
hill
1.
a rounded or conical hill, especially in Spanish-speaking regions
The hikers climbed the cerro at sunrise.
Os caminhantes subiram o cerro ao amanhecer.
2.
a prominent geographical feature that is higher than surrounding land but lower than a mountain
From the top of the cerro, you could see the entire valley.
Do topo do cerro, você podia ver todo o vale.
Synonyms
morro
elevação
colina
outeiro
Antonyms
vale
depressão
planície
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
morro
More commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
colina
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Spanish-speaking regions
cerro
Original term from Spanish, used in geographical contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
subir o cerro - to climb the hill (figuratively: to overcome a challenge)
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