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    Guiara (en. Will guide)

    /ɡiˈaɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unit of agricultural capacity measurement, which varied by region.
    The farmer used a guiara to measure the grain.
    El agricultor utilizó una guiara para medir el grano.
    An ancient measure of volume, mainly used in grain trade.
    The guiara was necessary to calculate the annual production.
    La guiara era necesaria para calcular la producción anual.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin term 'guia', which referred to a measure of capacity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a full guiara
    Expresses that something is complete or full.
    a guiara llena
    in guiara
    In large proportion or quantity.
    en guiara
    give to guiara
    To deliver something in a considerable measure.
    dar a guiara

    Related Words

    quartilla
    Another measure similar to the guiara, used in certain regions.
    quartilla
    cántaro
    A large capacity container that also serves as a measure.
    cántaro
    carga
    Amount of goods that are transported, related to measures.
    carga

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to refer to a generous measure.
    I gave a guiara of love in our relationship.
    Le di una guiara de amor en nuestra relación.
    Used in some regions to indicate something done in abundance.
    Today I ate a guiara of tamales.
    Hoy comí una guiara de tamales.