Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
sierra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsjera/
Meaning
- feminine nounmountain range
Example
Vamos a la sierra este fin de semana.
We're going to the mountain range this weekend.
More examples
En invierno nieva en la sierra.
In winter it snows in the mountain range.
Core concept
An elongated elevated area of connected mountains.
Common phrases
ir a la sierra
go to the mountain range
vivir en la sierra
live in the mountain range
cima de la sierra
summit of the mountain range
Similar words
montaña: Single standalone mountain rising from surrounding land.
cordillera: Extensive continuous mountain system spanning a wide region.
pico: Highest point of a mountain.
monte: Lower-elevation mountain or hilly area, often wooded.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de montañas conectadas que forman una zona elevada y alargada.
Word origin
It comes from Latin serra 'saw', used metaphorically for a ridgeline with sawlike serrations.
Usage tips
- The rr in sierra represents a trilled r in Spanish pronunciation, so the r sound is stronger than the English 'r' in many loanword uses.