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    Uma (en. One)

    /uˈma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    In some indigenous cultures of South America, it refers to a unit of weight measurement.
    The uma is used in the trade of agricultural products.
    La uma es utilizada en el comercio de productos agrícolas.
    Name that can be given to a type of plant or flower in certain regions.
    The uma blooms in the rainy season.
    La uma florece en la temporada de lluvias.

    Etymology

    Of indigenous origin, possibly from Quechua or Guaraní.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a uma
    To give an exact weight measure.
    dar una uma
    a uma of letter
    A correspondence that carries some measure or weight.
    una uma de carta
    a uma of laughter
    Expression that implies a light and fun moment.
    una uma de risa

    Related Words

    unit
    Concept of measured quantity.
    unidad
    weight
    Measure of gravity on an object.
    peso
    measure
    Value or quantity assigned to something.
    medida

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a light idea or concept.
    That’s just a uma, don’t take it seriously.
    Eso es solo una uma, no te lo tomes en serio.
    Refers to a person who is very thin.
    Look at how it turned out, it looks like a uma.
    Mira cómo ha quedado, parece una uma.