slope

a piece of ground that is higher at one end than the other, or a surface that goes up or down in this way

pendiente, inclinación

• a slope

Collocations steep slope · gentle slope

• The path goes up a steep slope.

  El sendero sube por una pendiente empinada.

a gradual change in the amount or level of something, especially when it becomes greater or smaller over time

tendencia, cambio gradual

• the slope of sth

Collocations slope upwards/downwards · slope towards/away from

• The number of visitors has been on a steady upward slope.

  El número de visitantes ha tenido una tendencia ascendente constante.

a long, narrow strip of snow-covered ground on a mountain that is used for skiing or other winter sports

pendiente para esquiar, pista de esquí

• a slope

Collocations ski slope · snowboard slope

• They went to the ski resort for some challenging slopes.

  Fueron a la estación de esquí para probar pendientes desafiantes.

to ski down a slope or to go skiing in general

esquiar por una pendiente, esquiar

• slope down

• She slopes down the mountain.

  Ella esquía por la montaña.