Pliego (en. Sheet)

/ˈplje.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A large sheet of paper that is folded in several parts.
The sheet of paper was used to print the contract.
El pliego de papel se utilizó para imprimir el contrato.
Set of documents or writings that are delivered or presented together.
I submitted a sheet with all the required proofs.
Entregué un pliego con todas las pruebas requeridas.
In graphic arts, it refers to a print made on a large sheet.
The artist presented a sheet of his most recent works.
El artista presentó un pliego de sus obras más recientes.

Etymology

From Latin 'plicuĭs', meaning 'folded'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one and a half sheets
Reference to a measure that corresponds to a longer or more extensive distance or quantity.
a pliego y medio
on a sheet
Refers to something that is complete or has been presented in full.
a pliego
conditions sheet
Set of requirements established for a contract or agreement.
pliego de condiciones

Related Words

fold
Action of folding something, especially paper.
pliegue
employment
Action of applying or placing the desired content on a sheet of paper.
empliego
unfold
Action of opening or extending something that was folded.
desplegar

Slang Meanings

Refers to a secret or confidential document.
That is a document that only the board can see.
Ese es un pliego que solo puede ver la junta directiva.
Used to describe something extensive or complicated.
The report is a lengthy document full of technical details.
El informe es un pliego lleno de detalles técnicos.