Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arroba
Noun
/əˈroʊ.bə/
Definition
A unit of weight that is used in some Spanish-speaking countries, equivalent to approximately 25 pounds or 11.34 kilograms.
Examples
- The farmer sold ten arrobas of oranges at the market.
- Each arroba of meat is priced at $10.
- The shipment contained fifteen arrobas of sugar.
Meaning
The term ‘arroba’ is used to describe a specific weight measurement traditionally used in the agricultural sector, especially for measuring produce and livestock.
Synonyms
- pound
- weight
- unit
