Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arroba
noun
/əˈrōbə/
Definition
A unit of weight or a symbol in the context of social media.
Examples
- In Spain, the arroba was traditionally used to measure agricultural products like olives and grapes.
- You can tag your friends in posts by using their arroba on platforms like Twitter.
Meaning
In the context of weight measurement, an ‘arroba’ historically refers to a unit used in various Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, typically equivalent to 25 pounds. In social media, the ‘@’ symbol is referred to as ‘arroba’, used to tag or mention users.
Synonyms
- For weight: quintal, load
- For the symbol: at sign, commercial at