noun

cuesta

KWEHS-tuh

Cuesta (noun) means a ridge or hill with a gentle slope on one side and a steep drop on the other. Example: “Geologists studied the rock layers exposed along the cuesta.”

noun

A ridge or hill with a gentle slope on one side and a steep drop on the other.

"Geologists studied the rock layers exposed along the cuesta."

How to use cuesta

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA geology term for an asymmetrical ridge — gentle on one side, steep on the other.

Word forms

cuestas plural, Cuestas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish cuesta, meaning "slope."

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for cuesta

Vesta siesta fiesta Questa

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cuesta” mean?

The word “cuesta” means a ridge or hill with a gentle slope on one side and a steep drop on the other. In plain terms, a geology term for an asymmetrical ridge — gentle on one side, steep on the other.

How do you pronounce “cuesta”?

“Cuesta” is pronounced KWEHS-tuh (/ˈkwɛstə/ in IPA).

How do you use “cuesta” in a sentence?

Here is “cuesta” used in a sentence: “Geologists studied the rock layers exposed along the cuesta.”

What part of speech is “cuesta”?

“Cuesta” is a noun.

Where does the word “cuesta” come from?

The word “cuesta” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish cuesta, meaning "slope.".

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