metros
“metros” means “meters” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
meters, metres
Also: subway systems
📝 In Action
Necesitas cinco metros de tela para hacer el vestido.
A1You need five meters of fabric to make the dress.
La casa está a pocos metros de la playa.
A2The house is just a few meters from the beach.
Hay varios metros que se cruzan en el centro de la ciudad.
B1There are several subway lines that cross in the city center.
you put in, you insert
Also: you get yourself into
📝 In Action
¿Por qué no metros el currículum directamente en el buzón?
B1Why don't you put the resume directly in the mailbox?
Si metros más datos, la computadora funcionará más lento.
B2If you put in more data, the computer will run slower.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: metros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'metros' as a unit of measurement?
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📚 Etymology▼
The noun 'metro' comes from the Greek word 'métron', meaning 'measure' or 'rule'. This root gave rise both to the unit of measurement and to the concept of 'metropolitan rail' (subway). The verb 'meter' comes from the Latin 'mittere', meaning 'to send' or 'to put'.
First recorded: 18th century (as a unit of measurement)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'metros' sound like two completely different words?
They are! The word 'metro' (meter/subway) comes from Greek, referring to measure. The verb 'metros' (you put in) comes from a different Latin root meaning 'to send.' It's a coincidence that they sound the same, making context very important.
Do Spanish speakers use 'pies' (feet) or 'pulgadas' (inches) instead of 'metros'?
While Spanish speakers understand feet and inches, especially in relation to US media, almost all official communication, construction, and everyday measurement in Spanish-speaking countries relies on 'metros' (meters) and the metric system.