What is the Spanish word for "steep"?

Learn how to say "steep" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

steep

Spanish

empinada

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Alternative translations of "steep"

empinado
escarpado
pronunciado
abrupto

Examples of how to use "steep" in Spanish

English
This hill is very steep to climb.
Spanish
Esta colina es muy empinada para subir.
English
The hill is very steep.
Spanish
La colina es muy empinada.
English
Be careful on that steep staircase.
Spanish
Ten cuidado en esa escalera empinada.
English
Prices grew steep after the holiday.
Spanish
Los precios subieron mucho después de las vacaciones.
English
We climbed a steep mountain trail.
Spanish
Subimos un sendero empinado en la montaña.

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This hill is very steep to climb.

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