English–Spanish

“saw” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/seˈraɾ/

Example

¿Puedes serrar estas tablas para la mesa?

Can you saw these boards for the table?

Illustration for serrar (saw)

How to say “saw” in Spanish

“Saw” in Spanish is serrar.

Cutting material with a saw.

Full entry for serrar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with serrar

En el jardín tuve que serrar ramas secas después de la tormenta.

In the garden I had to saw dry branches after the storm.

Tips for using serrar

  • When the cutting tool is a saw, Spanish speakers use serrar, while cortar is the general verb for cutting with knives, scissors, or other tools.

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