sierra
BrE /ˈsiːrə/ AmE /ˈsiːrə/
noun en → es
a long chain of mountains with steep slopes and sharp peaks
cordillera, sierra
- the Sierra Nevada
Collocations sierra nevada · cuerda montañosa
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The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in Spain.
La Sierra Nevada es una cordillera en España.
a tool with a blade that has sharp teeth for cutting metal or wood
sierra, torno de sierra
- use a hand-held saw
Collocations sierra manual · torno de sierra eléctrico
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He used a hand-held saw to cut the wood.
Usó una sierra manual para cortar la madera.