cuesta

🧠 What does cuesta mean?

Cuesta is a Spanish noun that refers to an incline or a rising slope of land. It is commonly used to describe a hill, particularly one that requires effort to ascend. The word signifies a physical elevation that can present a challenge when traveling on foot or by vehicle. In a broader sense, it can also metaphorically refer to something difficult or demanding.

📚 Extra examples

• Subimos una cuesta empinada para llegar a la cima de la montaña.
  We climbed a steep hill to reach the mountaintop.
• El camino hacia el pueblo viejo es una cuesta larga y agotadora.
  The road to the old town is a long and tiring climb.
• Los ciclistas se esforzaron en la última cuesta antes de la meta.
  The cyclists struggled on the last hill before the finish line.
• No esperábamos que la cuesta fuera tan pronunciada.
  We didn't expect the incline to be so steep.
• La carretera tiene una cuesta considerable que requiere atención al conducir.
  The road has a considerable incline that requires attention when driving.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cuesta"

Synonyms: inclinación, pendiente, rampa, ladera
Opposites: llano, llanura, descenso

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