hillock

[/ˈhɪlək/]
nounpl: hillocks
pequena colina
1. a small hill or mound of earth
The children played on the hillock near their house.
As crianças brincavam na pequena colina perto de sua casa.
2. a low elevation of land, typically natural but smaller than a hill
From the hillock, we could see the entire valley.
Da pequena colina, podíamos ver todo o vale.
The word 'hillock' is used in both American English and British English without significant variation. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'pequena colina' is the standard term, though in regions with geographic prominence (like Rio de Janeiro with its famous 'morros'), locals may use regional variations. The term appears frequently in literature, particularly in pastoral or countryside descriptions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
moundknollriseeminenceelevation
Antonyms / Antônimos
valleydepressionhollow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequena colina
most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
morro pequeno
alternative colloquial usage, though 'morro' typically refers to larger hills
São Paulo
elevação
more formal or technical term
Portugal
montículo
standard Portuguese term, slightly more formal

Related Words

hillmountainridgeslopeterrain

Related Idioms & Phrases

over the hillock
beyond the hillock
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