Galón (en. Gallon)

/ɡaˈlon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Unit of measurement of capacity for liquids.

The gallon is common in the sale of gasoline.

El galón es común en la venta de gasolina.

Decorative band of fabric used in clothing.

The dress was adorned with a golden galloon.

El vestido estaba adornado con un galón dorado.

From the French 'gallon', which means 'container for liquids'.

Gallon of gasoline

Amount of gasoline equivalent to one gallon.

Galón de gasolina

Gallon of water

Amount of water equivalent to one gallon.

Galón de agua

To take the lead

To express superiority or leadership in a situation.

Dar el galón

liter

Unit of volume measurement equivalent to 1/1000 of a cubic meter.

litro

cup

Utensil for drinking, which can have a capacity similar to a gallon.

taza

container

Container that can hold a quantity of liquid.

contenedor

A large amount of something.

That event had a ton of people.

Ese evento tuvo un galón de gente.

Something that is needed in abundance.

I'm going to need a gallon of patience for this.

Voy a necesitar un galón de paciencia para esto.