lena

BrE /ˈlɛnə/ AmE /ˈlɛnə/

noun en → es

1 FUEL [singular, plural] B2

wood that is used for burning to produce heat or light, especially in a stove or fireplace

leña

  • a piece of wood

Collocations cortar leña · llevar leña a la casa

  • He cut some firewood and brought it into the house.

    Cortó algunas piezas de leña y las llevó a la casa.

2 BODY [singular] C1

the ribs and chest of an animal, especially when it is being prepared for cooking or eating

costillas, pecho de un animal

  • of a pig/chicken

Collocations cortar la leña del cerdo · preparar la leña para asar

  • The butcher prepared the chicken's breast for roasting.

    El carnicero preparó el pecho de pollo para asarlo.