cuesta

noun

cues·​ta ˈkwe-stə How to pronounce cuesta (audio)
: a hill or ridge with a steep face on one side and a gentle slope on the other

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Latin costa side, rib — more at coast

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuesta was in 1818

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“Cuesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuesta. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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