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"Serrano" is an adjective which is often translated as "mountain", and "precioso" is an adjective which is often translated as "beautiful". Learn more about the difference between "serrano" and "precioso" below.
serrano, el serrano, la serrana(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (geography)
a. mountain
Los árboles serranos están doblados a causa de los vientos continuos.The mountain trees are bent because of the constant blowing of the wind.
Vinimos a esta posada para relajarnos y disfrutar del fresco aire serrano.We came to this inn to relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
b. highland
Vive en un pueblo serrano y solo va a la ciudad cuando necesita suministros.He lives in a highland village, and only goes to the city to buy supplies.
c. hill
Cansada de la vida en la ciudad, se mudó a un pequeño pueblo serrano.Tired of city life, she moved to a small hill town.
2. (culinary)
3. (coarse)
a. rustic
La casa tenía un estilo serrano, similar a una cabaña.The house had a rustic style, similar to a log cabin.
4. (colloquial) (fit) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. attractive
Lucía mantuvo su silueta serrana con su dieta especial.Lucia kept an attractive figure with her special diet.
b. shapely
Este vestido corto hará que se luzcan mis piernas serranas.This short dress will make my shapely legs stand out.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
5. (highlander)
a. mountain-dweller
Los serranos ayudaron a los rebeldes a esconderse en las montañas.The mountain-dwellers helped the rebels hide in the mountains.
precioso(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pretty)
a. beautiful
La vista desde la peña está preciosa.The view from the cliff is beautiful.
Este es un broche precioso. ¿Dónde lo compraste?This is a beautiful brooch. Where did you buy it?
b. gorgeous
Estás preciosa con tu nuevo vestido y tu nuevo corte de pelo.You look gorgeous with your new dress and your new haircut.
c. lovely
Es un día precioso. ¿Por qué no damos un paseo en el parque?It's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk in the park?
2. (of value)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
b. sweetheart
No te preocupes, preciosa. Todo saldrá bien, ya verás.Don't worry, sweetheart. Everything will be ok, you'll see.
