Unidades (en. Units)

/uniˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Portion or set of things that form a whole.
The teacher talked about measurement units in physics class.
El profesor habló sobre las unidades de medida en la clase de física.
Divisions or parts that make up a whole in mathematics or sciences.
In the metric system, there are different units like meters and liters.
En el sistema métrico, hay diferentes unidades como metros y litros.
Elements that can be counted or measured.
We have sold ten units of the product in the store.
Hemos vendido diez unidades del producto en la tienda.

Etymology

From Latin 'unitas', which means 'unity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in units of
in terms of quantity or measurement.
en unidades de
in various units
in multiple portions or parts.
en varias unidades
one by one
referring to counting or considering each unit separately.
de una en una

Related Words

unit
Everything that is unique or indivisible.
unidad
number
Abstract form of accounting or quantity.
número
measure
Quantity that is determined or established.
medida

Slang Meanings

Units in sales slang refer to quantities of products.
I sold all the units of that model before it ran out.
Vendí todas las unidades de ese modelo antes de que se agotara.
Use of 'units' to refer to people in a colloquial context.
There are many units at the party, it's a big turnout!
Hay muchas unidades en la fiesta, ¡es una gran convocatoria!