A surname.
Used in a Sentence
serrano
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for serrano.
Editorial note
Here's an example: Reparto Serrano, de la Policía de Plaza del Sol 4 cuadras al Lago, Casa esquinera Managua, Nicaragua Translation: Serrano Division.
Examples16
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
A surname.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of serrano gathered in one view.
Ellipsis of serrano ham (jamón serrano), Spanish dry-cured ham from non-Iberian breeds of pig.
Ellipsis of serrano pepper, a chili pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum which originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo and is used in cooking. [A chili pepper of species Capsicum annuum.]
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for serrano.
noun
A surname.
noun
Ellipsis of serrano ham (jamón serrano), Spanish dry-cured ham from non-Iberian breeds of pig.
noun
Ellipsis of serrano pepper, a chili pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum which originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo and is used in cooking. [A chili pepper of species Capsicum annuum.]
Example sentences
Here's an example: Reparto Serrano, de la Policía de Plaza del Sol 4 cuadras al Lago, Casa esquinera Managua, Nicaragua Translation: Serrano Division.
We hit up a Chipotle-esque place called Serrano that wasn't bad, for instance.
That said, a baguette or artisan bread is a far superior base for a good old cheese, Serrano ham or other 'strong' toppings.
My favorite quasi-invention: beer with a small serrano pepper added to each bottle.
Back in Spain you have the pig get processed into your Serrano or Iberico cured ham[2], and then transport it back to Norway.
Except nowadays, the etchings are photos by Andres Serrano or Robert Mapplethorpe.
We strolled the aisles and I spotted pig-legs ( jamon serrano ) on every counter.
Julia Serrano is right: femmephobia is a serious problem.
I believe the main developer of Bigloo has always been Manuel Serrano [1].
Jamón Serrano is not easy to come by; sometimes I settle for Prosciutto.
It’s because amateur radio operators also enjoy Serrano ham.
What was an amazing fight - that Serrano won.
Quote examples
But I have indeed been gifted a Christmas "basket" (with typical Christmas food) and from another student an amazon box with "serrano" produce.
Proper noun examples
The normal comment text turns out to be lifted from a post[2] 15 hours ago by another commenter, Pachy Serrano.
Serrano Academy has been a good source for me as well.
The candidate will work closely with experimental cancer collaborators at Mount Sinai, as well as with Luis Serrano's laboratory at the Center for Regulatory Genomics in Barcelona, Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use serrano in a sentence?
Here's an example: Reparto Serrano, de la Policía de Plaza del Sol 4 cuadras al Lago, Casa esquinera Managua, Nicaragua Translation: Serrano Division.
What does serrano mean?
A surname.
What part of speech is serrano?
serrano is commonly used as noun.