Significado
quarry, pit
- An open-air excavation pit from which stone, marble, or other materials are extracted; quarry.
En una frase
Le cave di marmo di Carrara sono famose in tutto il mondo.
The marble quarries of Carrara are famous worldwide.
Lavorare in una cava richiede molta attenzione e misure di sicurezza.
Working in a quarry requires great care and safety measures.
I camion trasportano i blocchi di pietra dalla cava al porto.
Trucks transport blocks of stone from the quarry to the port.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| cava | feminine · singular |
| cave | feminine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Do not confuse with the Spanish sparkling wine 'cava'.
- Distinguish from 'miniera', which usually refers to underground mines (coal, ores).