No. 8,278 in Spanish
piedra
"Stone" or "rock."
In a sentence
La piedra era pequeña y redonda.
The stone was small and round.
'Piedra' is used in its literal sense as a physical object, referring to a small rock.
El hombre tiene corazón de piedra.
The man has a heart of stone.
'Piedra' is used metaphorically to describe the man's emotional disposition as being unfeeling or unsympathetic.
La escultura está hecha de piedra.
The sculpture is made of stone.
'Piedra' is used to indicate the material composition of the sculpture, meaning it is crafted from rock.
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