No. 4,643 in Spanish
cantera
"Cantera" means "quarry," a place where stone is extracted.
In a sentence
La cantera de mármol produce materiales para esculturas.
The marble quarry produces materials for sculptures.
Here, 'cantera' refers to a quarry, specifically a place where raw materials such as marble or stone are extracted.
En este equipo, la cantera tiene un papel fundamental en el desarrollo de nuevos jugadores.
In this team, the youth academy plays a fundamental role in developing new players.
'Cantera' is used metaphorically to refer to a 'youth academy' or a system for developing new talent in an organization, often in sports.
Este poeta emergente es una verdadera cantera de talento.
This emerging poet is a true source of talent.
'Cantera' is used figuratively to signify a source or origin of abundant talent or potential, emphasizing the prolific nature of the subject.
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