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    Palmo (en. Span)

    /ˈpalmo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A unit of length that is approximately 20 centimeters.
    The board is a palm wide.
    La tabla mide un palmo de ancho.
    The extent of the human hand from the tips of the fingers to the wrist.
    He gave me a hand's breadth to help me.
    Me dio un palmo de mano para ayudarme.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'palma', which means 'palm of the hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an arm's length away
    very close to something.
    a palmo de
    with an arm's length
    in a very small space.
    con un palmo
    an arm's length from the ground
    referring to something that is very close to the ground.
    a palmo de tierra

    Related Words

    slap
    A hit or contact made with the hand.
    palmada
    inch by inch
    With great care or meticulously.
    palmo a palmo
    to die
    Colloquially refers to dying or passing away.
    palmar

    Slang Meanings

    The act of deceiving or mocking someone.
    That guy pulled a fast one on me in the game.
    Ese chico me hizo un palmo en el juego.
    Referring to a small or trivial situation.
    Don't worry, that's just a trivial matter.
    No te preocupes, eso es solo un palmo.