Spanish Conversation · Level 99
60 words
Spanish word
serrar
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈraɾ/
Meaning
- verbsaw
Example
¿Puedes serrar estas tablas para la mesa?
Can you saw these boards for the table?
More examples
En el jardín tuve que serrar ramas secas después de la tormenta.
In the garden I had to saw dry branches after the storm.
Core concept
Cutting material with a saw.
Common phrases
serrar madera
saw wood
serrar tablas
saw boards
Similar words
cortar: Cuts objects using a hand blade like a knife or a pair of scissors.
trocear: Divides material into several small pieces by cutting or chopping.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer un corte en madera u otros materiales usando una sierra manual o eléctrica.
Word origin
From Latin serra 'saw' via medieval Latin serrāre, giving the Spanish verb serrar the meaning to cut material using a saw.
Usage tips
- 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.