cuarta
“cuarta” means “fourth” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
fourth
Also: fourth one
📝 In Action
Esta es la cuarta vez que visito Madrid.
A1This is the fourth time I visit Madrid.
Ella fue la cuarta persona en llegar a la meta.
A2She was the fourth person to reach the finish line.
musical fourth
Also: quarter, old measure of length
📝 In Action
La melodía empieza con una cuarta ascendente.
B1The melody starts with an ascending fourth.
En ese pueblo, todavía miden la tela por cuartas.
C1In that town, they still measure the cloth using 'cuartas' (an old measure).
whip
Also: riding crop
📝 In Action
El domador llevaba una cuarta en la mano.
B2The tamer carried a whip in his hand.
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Comes from the Latin word *quartus*, meaning 'fourth.' This origin explains all the meanings related to the number four, whether it's a position, a fraction, or a musical interval.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see 'cuarto' (masculine) and 'cuarta' (feminine)?
They both mean 'fourth,' but you must match the gender of the noun you are describing. Use 'cuarto' for masculine things (e.g., el cuarto piso) and 'cuarta' for feminine things (e.g., la cuarta puerta). As nouns, 'cuarto' often means a room or a quarter of an hour, while 'cuarta' often refers to a musical interval or a whip.