alps

BrE /ælps/ AmE /ælps/

noun en → es

1 MOUNTAIN RANGE [singular] B2

a mountain range in central Europe, stretching from France to Austria and Slovenia

Alpes

Collocations the Alps

  • The Alps are a popular destination for skiers and hikers.

    Los Alpes son un destino popular para esquiadores y senderistas.

2 SIMILAR RANGE [singular] C1

used to refer to a mountain range that is similar in some way to the Alps, especially one with high mountains and snow

una cordillera similar a los Alpes

Collocations the Andes are sometimes called the South American Alps

  • The Himalayas are often referred to as the Asian Alps.

    Los Himalaya a menudo se denominan los Alpes asiáticos.