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A unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries
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arroba
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries a liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An old Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America, approximately 25.36 pounds avoirdupois. 2 An old Portuguese weight used in Brazil, approximately 32.38 pounds avoirdupois. 3 An old Spanish liquid measure, approximately 3.54 imperial gallons ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Arroba \Ar*ro"ba\, n. [Sp. and Pg., from Ar. arrub, ar-rubu, a fourth part.] A Spanish weight used in Mexico and South America = 25.36 lbs. avoir.; also, an old Portuguese weight, used in Brazil = 3 38 lbs. avoir. 2. A Spanish liquid measure for wine = ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Arroba was a Portuguese and Spanish custom unit of weight, mass or volume. Its symbol is @ . In weight it was equal to 32 pounds (14.7 kg) in Portugal and 25 pounds (11.5 kg) in Spain. The word arroba has its origin in Arabic ar-rubʿ (الربع), the fourth ...
Usage examples of arroba.
Rice 1 40 Cacao 3 20 Coffee 3 50 Farina 75 Tapioca 3 00 Pure rubber 11 50 Plassaba cord 6 50 Tobacco 1 50 Sarsparilla 11 50 The Brazilian arroba is seven pounds heavier than the Spanish.
From wherever he was hiding, he sent notices to the press announcing that his followers would rally at the Rio Arroba County village of Coyote on Saturday, June 3.
He was satisfied with two arrobas of raisins and two bushels of wheat, and promised to translate them faithfully and with all despatch.