cuarto en · NOUN
Etymology
(unit of measure): From Spanish cuarto (“quarter-sack”), from Latin quartus (“fourth, quarter”). Doublet of quart, quarter, and cuarta, etc.
Meanings
- (historical) A traditional Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 27.8 L.
- (historical) A former Spanish coin (until 1866), worth one eighth of a real.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cuartos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
cuartilla (1⁄2 cuarto) (unit of measure) · cuartillo (1⁄24 cuarto) (unit of measure) · carga (8 cuartos) (unit of measure) · celemin (1⁄6 cuarto) (unit of measure) · cahiz (24 cuartos) (unit of measure) · medio (1⁄12 cuarto) (unit of measure) · saco (4 cuartos) (unit of measure) · fanega (2 cuartos) (unit of measure)
Synonyms
half-fanega (unit of measure) · half-bushel (unit of measure) · quarter-sack (unit of measure)