Sierra: meaning, definitions and examples
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sierra
[ หsiหษrษ ]
geographical feature
A sierra is a mountain range, typically characterized by sharp peaks and rugged terrain. The term is often used in Spanish-speaking countries and originates from the Spanish word meaning 'saw', which alludes to the jagged appearance of the mountains. Sierras can vary in size and elevation and can be found in various locations around the world.
Synonyms
mountain range, ridge, summit.
Examples of usage
- The Sierra Nevada mountain range is known for its stunning natural beauty.
- Explorers often trek through the Sierra to experience its challenging trails.
- The sierra is at a high elevation, making it a popular spot for skiing.
Translations
Translations of the word "sierra" in other languages:
๐ต๐น serra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Gebirge
๐ฎ๐ฉ pegunungan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััััะบะธะน ั ัะตะฑะตั
๐ต๐ฑ gรณry
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑฑ่
๐ซ๐ท chaรฎne de montagnes
๐ช๐ธ sierra
๐น๐ท daฤ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋งฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุณูุฉ ุฌุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pohoลรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohoorie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑฑ่
๐ธ๐ฎ gorska veriga
๐ฎ๐ธ fjall
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daฤ
๐ฒ๐ฝ sierra
Etymology
The word 'sierra' comes from the Spanish term for 'saw', which reflects the rugged and jagged profiles seen in certain mountain ranges. The use of 'sierra' in geographical terminology is particularly common in the western regions of the Americas, where Spanish explorers and settlers expanded their territories and coined terms that characterized the landscapes they encountered. Sierras often feature distinctive geological formations that resemble a sawtooth pattern, leading to the adoption of the term in both scientific and common parlance. Over time, 'sierra' has come to describe any significant mountain range, not limited only to those that fit the traditional serrated appearance, reflecting a broader usage in modern English.