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quarry in Spanish

quarry in Spanish is cantera, presa, objetivo — quarry means a large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.

quarry in Spanish

cantera
noun
(mining) A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate.
presa
noun
(uncountable) An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.
objetivo
noun
(countable) An object of search or pursuit.

What does "quarry" mean?

  1. noun A large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.
    "The old quarry is now filled with water and used for swimming."
  2. noun An animal or person being hunted or pursued.
    "The hawk circled above its quarry."
  3. verb To dig stone or other material out of the ground.
    "Workers quarried granite here for over a century."

quarry in a sentence

  • The old quarry is now filled with water and used for swimming.
  • Marble for the statue was cut from a quarry in Italy.
  • The hawk circled above its quarry.
  • The detective's quarry had already slipped out of the city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quarry" in Spanish?

"quarry" in Spanish is cantera, presa, objetivo. quarry means: A large open pit where stone, sand, or similar material is dug out of the ground.

How do you use "quarry" in a sentence?

Example: "The old quarry is now filled with water and used for swimming." In Spanish, "quarry" is cantera, presa, objetivo.

Are there other ways to say "quarry" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "quarry": cantera, presa, objetivo.

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