Sierra: meaning, definitions and examples

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sierra

 

[ หˆsiหษ™rษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebirge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pegunungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ััŒะบะธะน ั…ั€ะตะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gรณry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑฑ่„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaรฎne de montagnes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sierra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ๋งฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุณู„ุฉ ุฌุจุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohoล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohoorie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑฑ่„‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorska veriga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.