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alpine

/ˈæl.paɪn/

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noun

Planta alpina

Any of several plants, native to mountain habitats, often grown in a rock garden

Examples :

"My grandmother has a beautiful rock garden filled with alpine plants. "

Mi abuela tiene un hermoso jardín de rocas lleno de plantas alpinas.

plant nature environment geology

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adjective

Alpino, de montaña

Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timber line

Examples :

"alpine snows"

Nieves alpinas

geography environment nature

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adjective

Relativo al esquí alpino (eslalon y descenso)

Of or relating to slalom and downhill skiing. (Compare Nordic.)

Examples :

"The alpine skiing competition was part of the winter sports program at the school. "

La competición de esquí alpino formaba parte del programa de deportes de invierno de la escuela.

sport geography