Cuartillas (en. Pages)

/kwaɾˈtiʝas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sheet of paper that generally measures 21 cm x 29.7 cm, used for writing or printing.

I wrote my essay on cuartillas to present it to the teacher.

Escribí mi ensayo en cuartillas para presentarlo a la profesora.

Term that in some contexts is used to refer to brief writings or articles.

The newspaper publishes cuartillas on current topics.

El periódico publica cuartillas sobre temas actuales.

Set of sheets used for notes, sketches, or drafts.

I always carry cuartillas in my backpack to jot down ideas.

Llevo siempre cuartillas en mi mochila para anotar ideas.

From the Spanish 'cuartilla', diminutive of 'cuartillo', which refers to a quarter.

to write on cuartillas

To make notes or write a text on small sheets of paper.

escribir en cuartillas

what a beautiful cuartilla

Expression used to refer to a well-written or decorated sheet of paper.

qué cuartilla más bonita

to use cuartillas

To use sheets of paper for taking notes or writing.

usar cuartillas

paper

Material used for writing or printing.

papel

fold

Large sheet of paper that can be folded into several parts.

pliego

note

Annotation or reminder written on paper.

nota

Brief or informal writing.

I always send cuartillas to my friends with jokes.

Siempre mando cuartillas a mis amigos con chistes.

Text written quickly and without formality.

Don't take those cuartillas I sent you seriously, they are just random thoughts.

No tomes en serio esas cuartillas que te envié, son solo ocurrencias.