Serra Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɛɹə

SER-uh

UK

ˈsɛrə

SER-uh

Definition

A 'serra' can be a tool called a saw used for cutting things, or a mountain range. In English, 'serra' is used especially in names for mountain ranges in Spanish or Portuguese-speaking regions.

Usage & Nuances

'Serra' is not a standard English word except in geographic names (like 'Serra da Estrela'), borrowed from Spanish or Portuguese. For the tool, use 'saw' in English. In mountain names, it suggests a range, not a single peak.

• Spanish: sierra (herramienta) - sierra (cordillera)
• Portuguese (BR): serra (ferramenta) - serra (cadeia de montanhas)
• Portuguese (PT): serra (ferramenta) - serra (cadeia montanhosa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 锯 - 山脉
• Chinese (Traditional): 鋸子 - 山脈
• Hindi: आरी - पर्वत श्रृंखला
• Arabic: منشار - سلسلة جبال
• Bengali: করাত - পর্বতশ্রেণী
• Russian: пила - горный хребет
• Japanese: ノコギリ - 山脈
• Vietnamese: cưa - dãy núi
• Korean: 톱 - 산맥
• Turkish: testere - sıradağ
• Urdu: آرا - پہاڑی سلسلہ
• Indonesian: gergaji - pegunungan

Example Sentences

The Serra do Mar is a famous mountain range in Brazil.

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A carpenter uses a serra to cut wood in Portuguese.

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The Serra Nevada attracts many tourists every year.

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You’ll find incredible views if you hike in the Serra da Estrela.

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They named the town after the nearby Serra, honoring the mountain range.

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When it comes to woodworking, a serra is essential equipment in Brazil and Portugal.

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