saw

• Sustantivo con varios significados: puede designar una herramienta manual o eléctrica con hoja dentada para cortar materiales como la madera, o puede referirse a una frase breve y memorable que expresa una verdad general o un consejo.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a hand tool or power tool with a toothed blade used for cutting materials like wood, or it can refer to a short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

1. Proverb or MaximB2formal

   A short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, widely accepted as true.

   Máxima o refrán

   • The old saw 'a stitch in time saves nine' is still relevant today.
   • He often quoted the saw 'actions speak louder than words'.
   • That's an ancient saw about patience being a virtue.

   Sinónimosadageaphorismapothegmbyworddictumepigramgnomemaximmottopreceptproverbsaying

2. Hand Tool for CuttingA2formal

   A hand tool with a serrated blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.

   Sierra manual

   • He used a saw to cut the wooden plank in half.
   • The carpenter sharpened his saw before starting the job.
   • A handsaw is essential for many DIY projects.

3. Power Tool for CuttingA2formal

   A power tool equipped with a toothed blade, used for cutting wood, metal, or other materials.

   Sierra eléctrica

   • The electric saw made cutting the plywood much easier.
   • He wore safety goggles while operating the power saw.
   • A circular saw is a common tool in construction.

   Sinónimospower saw

• Verbo que designa la acción de cortar o dividir algo con una sierra, o la forma del pasado del verbo 'ver'.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or dividing something using a saw, or the past tense of 'see'.

verbo irregular

1. Cut with a sawB1formal

   To cut or divide something using a saw tool.

   Aserrar

   • He sawed the wooden plank into two pieces.
   • She sawed through the metal pipe with a hacksaw.
   • They sawed the fallen tree into logs for firewood.

• Verbo que denota la acción de percibir con los ojos, comprender o experimentar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving with the eyes, understanding, or experiencing something.

verbo irregular

1. Perceive with eyesA1formal

   To perceive with the eyes; to look at or notice something.

   Ver con los ojos

   • I can see the mountains from my window.
   • She saw a beautiful sunset.
   • Can you see the stars tonight?

   Sinónimosbeholddetectdiscerndistinguishespyglimpsemake outnoticeobserveperceivespotviewwatch

2. Understand or realizeA2informal

   To understand or comprehend something.

   comprender, entender

   • I see what you mean now.
   • Do you see the problem here?
   • He finally saw the truth about the situation.

   Sinónimosappreciatecomprehenddiscerngraspperceiverealizerecognizeunderstand

3. Meet or visitA2informal

   To meet or spend time with someone.

   ver

   • I'll see you tomorrow at school.
   • She went to see her doctor.
   • Let's see a movie this weekend.

   Sinónimoscall ondrop byencountermeetvisit

4. Experience or witnessB1formal

   To experience or be present during an event.

   Presenciar o ser testigo de algo

   • I have seen many changes in the city.
   • He saw the accident happen.
   • They saw the band perform live.

   Sinónimosexperienceobserveundergoviewwatchwitness

Variantes phrasalsee through