What is another word for arroba?

Pronunciation: [aɹˈə͡ʊbə] (IPA)

Arroba is a unit of weight measurement that is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries. However, there are several synonyms for arroba that can be used in certain contexts, such as quintal, libra, and kilogramo. Quintal is an old unit of weight measurement that was used in Spain and some Latin American countries, whereas libra is commonly used in some parts of Latin America, and it is equivalent to the pound in the English system. Kilogramo is a more modern unit of weight measurement that is widely used in all Spanish-speaking countries and is equivalent to 2.20462 pounds. These synonyms for arroba can be useful in specific situations or regions.

What are the hypernyms for Arroba?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Arroba?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Arroba

He gives as much as fifty duros the arroba!
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Vicente Blasco Ibañez
A strong man will carry an arroba and a half daily for a distance of six leagues for a whole week.
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Per arroba Per 1000. Per cigar.
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Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes

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