How to Say "stone pit" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stone pit” is “cantera” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La piedra para construir la catedral vino de una cantera local.
The stone to build the cathedral came from a local quarry.
Trabajar en la cantera es un empleo muy duro y físico.
Working in the quarry is a very hard and physical job.
Hay varias canteras de mármol en esta región de España.
There are several marble quarries in this region of Spain.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine ('la cantera'), even when referring to a group of male players in its sports meaning.
Mina vs. Cantera
Mistake: “Using 'mina' for everything underground.”
Correction: Use 'mina' for minerals/metals like gold or coal, but 'cantera' specifically for building stones like marble or granite.
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