Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quintal
noun
/kɪnˈtɑːl/
Definition
A unit of weight equivalent to 100 kilograms or a specific quantity of produce.
Examples
- The farmer sold a whole quintal of tomatoes at the market.
- After the rain, the children played in the quintal behind their house.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘quintal’ can denote both a unit of weight and a courtyard or backyard of a house.
Synonyms
- hundred kilograms
- courtyard
- backyard