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    Serrano (en. Mountaineer)

    /seˈrano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who lives in a mountainous region.
    Serranos are known for their hospitality.
    Los serranos son conocidos por su hospitalidad.
    A type of cured cheese produced in mountainous areas.
    Serrano cheese is a fundamental ingredient in local cuisine.
    El queso serrano es un ingrediente fundamental en la cocina local.
    adjective
    That which is proper or characteristic of the sierra.
    The serrano climate is cooler than that of the coast.
    El clima serrano es más fresco que el de la costa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'serranus', which means 'related to the sierra.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    purebred serrano
    Person or thing that is genuinely from a mountainous area.
    serrano de pura cepa
    to speak like a serrano
    To speak with an accent or vocabulary typical of mountainous regions.
    hablar como un serrano

    Related Words

    sierra
    Mountain range.
    sierra
    mountain
    Natural elevation of the land that rises considerably above its surroundings.
    montaña
    high plateau
    Area of elevated terrain.
    altiplano

    Slang Meanings

    Serrano as a reference to someone rustic or from the countryside.
    That guy is a true serrano, he doesn't understand anything about the city.
    Ese tipo es un auténtico serrano, no entiende nada de ciudad.
    Used to describe something very traditional or that comes from the mountains.
    That dish is very serrano, we used to eat it at grandma's house.
    Ese plato es muy serrano, lo comíamos en casa de abuela.