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    Octavo (en. Eighth)

    /okˈtaβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Paper format that is one-eighth of a sheet.
    The book is printed in eighth.
    El libro está impreso en octavo.
    In music, an octave is the distance between one note and another that has double or half its frequency.
    The musician explained the importance of the octave in harmony.
    El músico explicó la importancia de la octava en la armonía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'octavus', meaning 'eighth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    eighth of a liter
    Measurement equivalent to an eighth of a liter.
    octavo de litro
    octave in music
    Referring to the distance of an octave in the tonal spectrum.
    octavo en música

    Related Words

    octave
    Set of eight parts or elements.
    octava
    octuple
    That multiplies by eight.
    octuplo

    Slang Meanings

    Money, specifically a small amount.
    I lent an eighth to my friend so he could buy sodas.
    Le presté un octavo a mi amigo para que comprara refrescos.
    A portion of drugs, often referred to as an eighth of an ounce.
    He bought an eighth for his friends.
    Compró un octavo para sus amigos.