This is the 8278th most frequent Spanish word.
piedra
"Stone" or "rock."
'Piedra' is used in its literal sense as a physical object, referring to a small rock.
La piedra era pequeña y redonda.
The stone was small and round.
'Piedra' is used metaphorically to describe the man's emotional disposition as being unfeeling or unsympathetic.
El hombre tiene corazón de piedra.
The man has a heart of stone.
'Piedra' is used to indicate the material composition of the sculpture, meaning it is crafted from rock.