promontorio

el promontorio(
proh
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mohn
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toh
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ryoh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. promontory
El faro fue construido sobre el promontorio.The lighthouse was built on the promontory.
b. headland
Uno de los marinos vio el promontorio y gritó, "¡Tierra a la vista!"One of the sailors saw the headland and shouted, "Land ahoy!"
a. hill
La finca en la cima del promontorio domina los campos.The farmstead on top of the hill dominates the fields.
b. rise
El terreno es irregular y tiene muchos promontorios y zonas rocosas.The land is irregular and has many rises and rocky areas.
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