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serrano

highland

adjective seh-RRRAH-noh Rare

Also means

mountain-cured (of ham)

Usage Note

Serrano means 'of or from the mountains' (sierra). Its most famous culinary use is jamón serrano, a dry-cured ham made in Spain's highlands — distinct from jamón ibérico, which refers to the breed. As a noun, un serrano can mean a mountain dweller.

Examples

"El jamón serrano es un producto muy apreciado."

Natural Translation

Serrano ham is a highly prized product.

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