acre
“acre” means “acre” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
acre
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo tiene un acre de tierra en el campo.
A2My grandfather has one acre of land in the countryside.
El precio por acre ha subido mucho este año.
B1The price per acre has gone up a lot this year.
Un acre equivale aproximadamente a cuatro mil metros cuadrados.
B2One acre is equal to approximately four thousand square meters.
acrid
Also: biting, sour
📝 In Action
Había un olor acre a humo en la habitación.
B2There was an acrid smell of smoke in the room.
Su respuesta fue acre y llena de resentimiento.
C1His answer was biting and full of resentment.
El sabor acre de la fruta verde no me gustó.
C2I didn't like the sharp, sour taste of the green fruit.
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Quick Quiz: acre
Question 1 of 3
If a room smells 'acre', what is it like?
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The noun 'acre' comes from Old French, eventually tracing back to Latin 'ager' (field). The adjective 'acre' comes from the Latin 'acer', meaning 'sharp' or 'stinging'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acre' used in Spain?
Yes, but for land, Spain primarily uses the metric system (hectáreas). You are more likely to see 'acre' as an adjective meaning 'acrid' in literature.
What is the difference between 'acre' and 'amargo'?
'Amargo' means bitter (like coffee or dark chocolate). 'Acre' is more about a stinging, sharp, or pungent quality, like smoke or very strong vinegar.
Is 'acre' a common word?
The noun is common in farming contexts. The adjective is less common and is considered high-level vocabulary for advanced students.