arroba
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A traditional weight used in Spain and some Spanish-speaking countries, about 25 pounds or 11.5 kilograms
- noun
- /ˈɑːroʊbə/
- Archaic
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arroba
- The farmer sold his grapes for 7 bolivares per arroba at the local market.
Examples
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The company is to guarantee the President an income of 11,000 bolivares per day, taking forty to forty-five beasts per diem at the rate of 7 bolivares per arroba, which must include certain minor additional fees.
Academic text (2003) -
In Spain, an arroba is commonly used to weigh produce, and it equals about 25 pounds.
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When shipping goods, each box should not exceed 2 arrobas to meet transportation regulations.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Arroba comes from the Arabic ar-rubʿ, which means 'the quarter'. It once meant a 'quarter' of an old load, which is why it became a unit of weight of about 25 pounds or 11.5 kilograms.