Sorata

American  

[saw-rah-tuh] / sɔˈrɑ tə /

noun

1. Mount, a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes, near Lake Titicaca: two peaks, Ancohuma, 21,490 feet (6,550 meters), and Illampu, 21,276 feet (6,485 meters).

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Sorata British  

/ soˈrata /

noun

1. a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes: the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real, with two peaks, Ancohuma, 6550 m (21 490 ft), and Illampu, 6485 m (21 276 ft)

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Example Sentences

Mr. Hinshaw was born to Quaker missionaries in Sorata, Bolivia.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2015

One of them held a long paddle, and looked fixedly ahead; the others gazed at the Sorata expressionlessly until the craft swooped down between two seas.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold

Anthea said nothing further, and presently the two girls went below, but they were about again when, soon after six o'clock next morning, Jimmy beat the Sorata into the Inlet.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold

The sunlight had faded, obscured by ragged clouds, the tall pines swayed above him, and the Sorata had swung well out athwart the stream.

From Thrice Armed by Bindloss, Harold

It was at the foot of this giant among mountains that the village of Sorata was situated, and Jim realised that their long journey of seven hundred miles was nearly ended.

From Under the Chilian Flag A Tale of War between Chili and Peru by Rainey, W. (William)