sierra

• Substantivo que pode designar uma cadeia de montanhas de contorno irregular e denteado ou um tipo de cavala espanhola que vive na costa oeste da América do Norte.

A noun that can refer to a mountain range with a jagged, irregular outline, or to a type of Spanish mackerel found off the western coast of North America.

1. Mountain rangeB2formal

   A chain of mountains, typically with a jagged, irregular outline.

   Cordilheira

   • The Sierra Nevada is a famous mountain range in California.
   • They hiked through the rugged sierra for days.
   • The view of the sierra from the valley was breathtaking.

   Sinônimoschainmountain rangerange

2. FishC1formalamerican

   A type of Spanish mackerel found in the coastal waters of western North America.

   Peixe

   • The fisherman caught a large sierra off the coast of Baja California.
   • Sierra is a popular fish for grilling due to its firm flesh.
   • Local markets often sell fresh sierra during the summer season.