altiplano

See also: Altiplano

English

Etymology

From American Spanish altiplano.

Noun

altiplano (plural altiplanos)

  1. a high plateau

Further reading

Portuguese

Noun

altiplano m (plural altiplanos)

  1. (geography) plateau (level expanse of land at a high elevation)
    Synonyms: planalto, platô

Spanish

Etymology

From alto +‎ plano.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /altiˈplano/ [al̪.t̪iˈpla.no]
  • Rhymes: -ano
  • Syllabification: al‧ti‧pla‧no

Noun

altiplano m (plural altiplanos)

  1. (geography) a high plateau
    Synonym: altiplanicie
    La Mancha es un altiplano.
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