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
(mining) A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate.
presa
(uncountable) An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.
objetivo
(countable) An object of search or pursuit.
What does "quarry" mean?
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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."
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noun An animal or person being hunted or pursued.
"The hawk circled above its quarry."
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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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