Cuatro (en. Four)

/ˈkwatɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
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.