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    Yarda (en. Yard)

    /ˈjar.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A unit of length equivalent to three feet.
    The rope measures ten yards.
    La cuerda mide diez yardas.
    An outdoor space or land, generally surrounded by a fence or boundaries.
    They have a large garden in their yard.
    Tienen un jardín grande en su yarda.
    An area for maintenance or storage, especially in utilities or construction.
    The truck stopped at the company's yard.
    El camión se detuvo en la yarda de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'geard', meaning 'land or property'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yard sale
    Garage sale or sales of used items in the yard.
    yard sale
    backyard
    The back part of the house used as a garden or play area.
    backyard
    front yard
    The front outdoor area of a house, usually landscaped.
    front yard

    Related Words

    garden
    Land cultivated with plants and flowers.
    jardín
    land
    Area of land.
    terreno
    space
    Extension or empty area.
    espacio

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to an area of activity or influence.
    That's his yard, that's where he rules.
    Esa es su yarda, aquí es donde manda.
    It can refer to an excessive amount of something.
    That costs a yard of money.
    Eso cuesta una yarda de dinero.