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    Miles (en. Thousands)

    /ˈmi.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unit of measurement of distance equivalent to 1,609.34 meters.
    The race was 5 miles.
    La carrera fue de 5 miles.
    Used to describe large distances in travel.
    We traveled thousands of kilometers on our vacation.
    Viajamos miles de kilómetros en nuestras vacaciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'milia', meaning thousand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go the extra mile
    To make an additional effort.
    dar la milla extra
    thousands of
    A great quantity of something.
    miles de
    through thousands
    To refer to a great distance or effort in a task.
    a través de miles

    Related Words

    mile
    Unit of measurement equivalent to 1,609.34 meters.
    milla
    millennium
    Period of a thousand years.
    milenio
    kilometer
    Unit of measurement of length equivalent to 1000 meters.
    kilómetro

    Slang Meanings

    Used informally to mention a large quantity.
    I had thousands of things to do today.
    Tenía miles de cosas que hacer hoy.
    Indicates waste or excess.
    I spent thousands on unnecessary things.
    Gasté miles en cosas innecesarias.