Galones (en. Gallons)

/ɡaˈlones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Unit of capacity measurement in the U.S. system.
The tank has a capacity of 10 gallons.
El tanque tiene una capacidad de 10 galones.
Insignia or badge indicating an officer's rank in the army.
The officer wore the stripes that indicated his rank.
El oficial llevaba los galones que indicaban su rango.
Amount of a substance measured in gallons.
We need five gallons of paint for the project.
Necesitamos cinco galones de pintura para el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'galonem', used in the Middle Ages to refer to a unit of capacity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

by the gallons
in large quantities
a galones
to give importance
to give importance or authority to someone
dar galones
without stripes
without rank or insignia
sin galones

Related Words

liter
Metric unit of measurement equivalent to one cubic decimeter.
litro
capacity
Potential or volume that something can hold.
capacidad
badge
Distinction that represents a rank or position.
insignia

Slang Meanings

An informal way to refer to a large volume of something.
I bought a gallon of beer for the party.
Compré un galón de cerveza para la fiesta.
Used to describe someone who has authority or importance in a group.
That guy has clout in the company.
Ese tipo tiene galones en la empresa.