Why are some streets in spain called "cuesta"?

Question

I'm living in Granada, Spain and a lot of street names have the word "cuesta" in them, e.g. Cuesta de Gomérez. What does cuesta mean in this context? I can't find a definition in Spanish Dict where cuesta is a noun...

Are you living on a slight hill mate? - ray76, Apr 15, 2015

Yep - although trying to move out as my flatmate is driving me nuts... - BailaBailaBaila, Apr 15, 2015

Hi Bbb, dont let Ian see these comments . ;) - ray76, Apr 15, 2015

Answer 1

It means slope or incline -similar to 'pendiente'

Cuesta abajo - downhill Cuesta arriba - uphill

I haven't visited Granada yet,but assume given its position it is hilly even mountainous!

Very nice answer! - Manity, Apr 15, 2015

Thanks! Should have looked in Google Translate... Yep, no shortage of hills here, so lots of Cuestas :-) - BailaBailaBaila, Apr 15, 2015

Answer 2

nice answer