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    Pulgada (en. Inch)

    /pulˈɡaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unit of linear measurement equivalent to 2.54 centimeters.
    The television screen measures 55 inches.
    La pantalla del televisor mide 55 pulgadas.
    Measurement used for length, especially in countries that use the imperial system.
    The smartphone has a 6-inch screen.
    El smartphone tiene una pantalla de 6 pulgadas.
    In the context of carpentry, it refers to the thickness of woods.
    I need a board that is 2 inches thick.
    Necesito una tabla de 2 pulgadas de espesor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pollex' meaning 'thumb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inch by inch
    very precise measurement
    pulgada a pulgada
    to give an inch
    to make a slight concession
    dar un pulgada
    to be an inch away
    to be very close to something
    estar a pulgada

    Related Words

    centimeter
    Metric unit of length equivalent to 1/100 of a meter.
    centímetro
    foot
    Unit of measurement equivalent to 12 inches.
    pie
    yard
    Unit of measurement equivalent to 36 inches.
    yard

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it can refer to a measure of size or capacity in informal terms.
    That car is bigger than an inch.
    Ese coche es más grande que una pulgada.
    In slang, 'inch' can be used to describe something small or insignificant.
    I don’t care an inch what they say.
    No me importa un pulgada lo que digan.