Meaning
hill
In a sentence
La nostra casa è sulla collina vicino al lago.
Our house is on the hill near the lake.
Hai visto quella collina dietro il paese?
Did you see that hill behind the town?
Ieri siamo saliti sulla collina con gli amici.
Yesterday we went up the hill with friends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| collina | feminine · singular |
| colline | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use collina for a rounded, lower elevation; monte or montagna suggests something higher, steeper, or more imposing.
- Often used with in: in collina means 'in the hilly area/up on the hills,' especially in real estate or geography.
- Common in place descriptions and tourism; less used for dramatic landscapes, where montagna is more natural.