The word for “quarter” in Spanish is “cuarto”. It can be used in various contexts, such as referring to a quarter of an hour, a quarter of a year, or a quarter of something divided into four parts.
For example:
- “Un cuarto de hora” means “a quarter of an hour”.
- “El primer cuarto del año” means “the first quarter of the year”.
- “Un cuarto de manzana” means “a quarter of an apple”.
Understanding how to use “cuarto” correctly can help you communicate more effectively in Spanish, especially when discussing time, measurements, or divisions.