Marla (en. Marla)

/ˈmaɾ.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A measure of area equivalent to 272.25 square feet.
The land I bought measures ten marlas.
El terreno que compré mide diez marlas.
In some contexts, it may refer to a plot of land.
They are selling marlas in the rural area.
Están vendiendo marlas en la zona rural.

Etymology

The word 'marla' comes from the Arabic term 'مارلا', which refers to a measure of land.

Common Phrases and Expressions

marla of land
A portion of land measured in marlas.
marla de tierra
buy marlas
Acquire land in units of marlas.
comprar marlas
sell marlas
Offer land for sale in marlas.
vender marlas

Related Words

land
Area of land intended for various uses.
terreno
lot
Delimited portion of land.
lote
surface
Extent of a region or area which is measured.
superficie

Slang Meanings

A marla in the urban context can refer to a capacity of space or area.
That neighborhood has very expensive marlas.
Ese barrio tiene marlas muy caras.
In colloquial language, it is used to talk about land for sale.
I found several marlas available in that area.
Encontré varias marlas disponibles en esa zona.