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    Centímetro (en. Centimeter)

    /θenˈtimɛtɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Metric unit that measures length.
    The table's surface measures 120 centimeters in length.
    El tablero de la mesa mide 120 centímetros de largo.
    Part of the metric system, commonly used to measure short distances.
    The ruler has marks every centimeter.
    La regla tiene marcas cada centímetro.
    It is used in science and engineering for precise measurements.
    In the experiment, we need to measure the height in centimeters.
    En el experimento, precisamos medir la altura en centímetros.

    Etymology

    It derives from the French 'centimètre', which in turn comes from the Latin 'centum' (hundred) and 'metrum' (measure).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    square centimeters
    Unit of area measurement equivalent to a square with a side of one centimeter.
    centímetros cuadrados
    to measure in centimeters
    Action of using centimeters to calculate length or distance.
    medir en centímetros
    to have a sense of measurement
    To understand or estimate lengths using centimeters.
    tener un sentido de medida

    Related Words

    meter
    Unit of length measurement equivalent to 100 centimeters.
    metro
    millimeter
    Unit of measurement that is one thousandth of a meter.
    milímetro
    kilometer
    Unit of measurement that equals 1000 meters.
    kilómetro

    Slang Meanings

    In some colloquial contexts, used humorously to refer to someone's height.
    That guy is so tall he must measure about two hundred centimeters.
    Ese tipo es tan alto que tiene que medir como doscientos centímetros.