This is the 5956th most frequent Spanish word.
vertiente
"Vertiente" means "slope" or "aspect," and can also refer to a "watershed" or "source" in geographical or figurative contexts.
In this sentence, 'vertiente' refers to a physical slope or side of a mountain.
La vertiente norte de la montaña siempre está cubierta de nieve.
The northern slope of the mountain is always covered in snow.
Here, 'vertiente' is used metaphorically to refer to an aspect or angle of a topic.
En esta reunión, abordaremos la vertiente económica del proyecto.
In this meeting, we will address the economic aspect of the project.
In this context, 'vertiente' signifies a particular dimension or field related to an event.