No. 8,511 in Spanish
riestra
A "riestra" in Spanish refers to a string, strip, or series of things tied or linked together, often used for objects like garlic or onions.
In a sentence
La riestra de ajos colgaba en la cocina.
The string of garlic was hanging in the kitchen.
Here, 'riestra' is used to describe a string or garland, typically of items like garlic.
En el mercado compré una riestra de cebollas.
At the market, I bought a string of onions.
In this sentence, 'riestra' again refers to a string or chain of onions, emphasizing its usage to denote grouped items tied together.
El campesino llevaba una riestra de tabaco sobre el hombro.
The farmer carried a string of tobacco over his shoulder.
This sentence shows 'riestra' as describing a string or bundle of tobacco leaves, commonly bundled for transport or storage.
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