highland

BrE /haɪlænd/ AmE /haɪlænd/

noun en → es

1 REGION [singular] B1

a large area of land that is higher than the surrounding areas, especially in Scotland and other parts of Britain

tierra alta, región montañosa

Collocations Scottish highland

  • The Scottish highlands are a popular tourist destination.

    Las tierras altas escocesas son un destino turístico muy popular.

2 ELEVATION [singular] B1

an area of land that is higher than the surrounding areas, often with mountains or hills

tierra alta, región montañosa

Collocations highland region

  • The highlands of Peru are home to many ancient ruins.

    Las tierras altas del Perú son hogar de numerosos yacimientos arqueológicos antiguos.