Cuatro (en. Four)
/ˈkwatɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Four is the integer that represents the quantity of 4.
There are four apples on the table.
Hay cuatro manzanas en la mesa.
Four as a geometric figure refers to a square or rectangle with four sides.
The field has the shape of a square with four sides.
El campo tiene la forma de un cuadrado de cuatro lados.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'quattuor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
four eyes
It refers to someone who wears glasses.
cuatro ojos
to be left with four
It means to end up with less than expected.
quedarse en cuatro
count to four
It means to count slowly to calm down.
contar hasta cuatro
Related Words
quaternary
Belongs to a system of four elements.
cuaternario
square
Geometric figure with four equal sides.
cuadrado
Slang Meanings
Cuatrear
Cuatrear refers to making an extra effort.
Cuatrear se refiere a hacer un esfuerzo adicional.
Four on the street
It means to be in an unplanned situation.
Significa estar en una situación no planificada.