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    Legua (en. League)

    /ˈleɡwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A measure of distance equal to 3 miles, used in some countries.
    We walked a legua on foot during our excursion.
    Recorrimos una legua a pie durante nuestra excursión.
    Distance that can be covered in one legua.
    The village is a legua from here.
    El pueblo está a una legua de aquí.
    In some contexts, it can refer to a long distance in general.
    They have traveled leguas to reach the city.
    Han viajado leguas para llegar a la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'leuga', which comes from Greek 'leuga', which designates a measure of distance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at a distance
    Indicates that something is evident or clear.
    a leguas
    to give a legua
    To provide or offer something from a great distance.
    dar una legua
    to go out a legua
    To travel or escape quickly.
    salir a la legua

    Related Words

    mile
    Unit of length equivalent to 1.609344 kilometers.
    milla
    kilometer
    Metric unit of measurement equivalent to 1,000 meters.
    kilómetro

    Slang Meanings

    To do something quickly.
    The project is progressing by leguas.
    El proyecto avanza a leguas.
    To be evident or clear.
    The matter is a legua away.
    El asunto está a leguas de distancia.