colina

Colina is a Spanish noun meaning hill or small hill. The term is commonly used in toponymy to name geographic locations and appears in several Spanish-speaking countries. The word is derived from Latin collina, a diminutive of collis, meaning hill, reflecting its descriptive origin.

One of the best-known uses of the name Colina is Colina, Chile, a city and commune in the Chacabuco Province of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, located to the north of Santiago. The area combines urban settlement with agricultural zones and functions as a suburban locality within the greater metropolitan area.

In addition to its geographic uses, colina also appears in Spanish as the word for choline, an essential nutrient. Colina is required for the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and for the maintenance of cell membranes, among other biological roles. It is obtained from dietary sources such as eggs, meat, fish, dairy products, and certain legumes, and is also available as a dietary supplement in various forms.

The name Colina, due to its descriptive meaning, is used in various regions to designate hills, hillocks, or elevated terrains, and may appear as a place name in multiple localities. As a proper noun, its usage is primarily geographic, while as a common noun it denotes a physical landform.