Cifra (en. Figure)
/ˈθifɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Numerical representation of a quantity.
The population figure has increased in recent years.
La cifra de la población ha aumentado en los últimos años.
Symbol that represents a number.
The figure '5' is a digit.
La cifra '5' es un dígito.
Result of a calculation or a numerical data.
The sales figure was surprising.
La cifra de ventas fue sorprendente.
Etymology
From Latin 'cifra', which refers to a sign or figure.
Common Phrases and Expressions
official figure
Number or data generally accepted by an authority.
cifra oficial
give figures
Present specific numbers or data.
dar cifras
manipulate figures
Alter numerical data to present a different narrative.
manipular cifras
Related Words
digit
Numeric symbol that represents a number in the decimal system.
dígito
total
Total sum of various figures or amounts.
total
statistics
Set of numerical data collected and analyzed.
estadística
Slang Meanings
record figure
The team reached record figures in sales this quarter.
El equipo alcanzó cifras récord en ventas este trimestre.
crazy figures
The crazy figures in the market are shocking this year.
Las cifras de locura en el mercado son impactantes este año.