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    Sierpes (en. Snakes)

    /ˈsjɛr.pe̞s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Snake or serpent, especially large ones.
    In the jungle, there are many twists that hide among the undergrowth.
    En la selva hay muchas sierpes que se esconden entre la maleza.
    Refers to a winding or twisting path.
    The mountain trail is like a twist that goes up and down.
    El sendero de la montaña es como una sierpe que sube y baja.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'serpens', which means reptile.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    create twists
    To form a complicated path or situation.
    crear sierpes
    sea serpent
    Term used sometimes to refer to certain sea creatures.
    sierpe de mar

    Related Words

    snake
    Reptile animal with an elongated body.
    serpiente
    reptile
    Class of vertebrate animals with dry, scaly skin.
    reptil
    serpent
    Type of snake, generally non-venomous.
    culebra

    Slang Meanings

    Cunning or deceptive person.
    That politician is a twist, always looking for ways to manipulate the situation.
    Ese político es una sierpe, siempre busca cómo manipular la situación.
    A twisted or complicated situation.
    The negotiation turned into a real game of twists.
    La negociación se convirtió en un verdadero juego de sierpes.