vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Serie de montañas" is a phrase which is often translated as "series of mountains", and "cadena" is a noun which is often translated as "chain". Learn more about the difference between "serie de montañas" and "cadena" below.
serie de montañas(
seh
-
ryeh
deh
mohn
-
tah
-
nyahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. series of mountains
Una cordillera es una serie de montañas.A mountain range is a series of mountains.
la cadena(
kah
-
deh
-
nah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. chain
Ella lleva una cadena de oro alrededor de su cuello para buena suerte.She wears a gold chain around her neck for good luck.
El prisionero no puede moverse porque está atado por cadenas.The prisoner can't move because he is bound by chains.
2. (succession)
3. (commercial)
a. chain
Este restaurante es parte de una cadena que se extiende por todo el país.This restaurant is part of a chain that spans across the country.
4. (broadcast)
