stirling

BrE /ˈstɜːlɪŋ/ AmE /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 CURRENCY [noun] B2

a unit of money in Scotland, equal to one pound sterling

libra esterlina (escocesa)

Collocations stirling coin

  • He paid for the meal in Scottish sterling.

    Pagó la comida en libras esterlinas escocesas.

2 HONOR [noun] C1

a person who is brave and honest, or something that shows bravery and honesty

honor, bravura, valor

Collocations stirling effort

  • She was awarded a medal for her sterling work.

    Ella recibió una medalla por su trabajo excepcional.

3 EXCELLENT [adjective] B2

very good or excellent, especially in a way that shows great effort and skill

excelente, sobresaliente, de calidad superior

  • a sterling performance
  • He gave a sterling performance in the final.

    Dio una actuación excelente en la final.

4 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

a town in Scotland, known for its history and importance in Scottish politics

Stirling (ciudad)

Collocations Stirling Castle

  • The castle in Stirling is a popular tourist attraction.

    El castillo en Stirling es un destino turístico muy popular.