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milla

MEE-yah/ˈmiʝa/

“milla” means “mile” in Spanish (unit of distance).

mile

Also: nautical mile
NounfA2
United States
A long, winding dirt path stretching through a vast green field toward distant blue hills.

📝 In Action

Corro una milla todas las mañanas.

A1

I run a mile every morning.

El barco está a cinco millas de la costa.

A2

The boat is five miles from the coast.

Tienes que dar la milla extra en el trabajo.

B1

You have to go the extra mile at work.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • kilómetro (kilometer)

Common Collocations

  • milla náutica – nautical mile
  • milla terrestre – land mile

Idioms & Expressions

  • ir la milla extra – to do more than what is expected

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "milla" in Spanish:

mile→nautical mile→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: milla

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'five miles'?

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👥 Word Family▼
millaje(mileage) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'milia', which means 'thousands'. This refers to the Roman 'mille passus', or a thousand paces.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mileItalian: miglioFrench: mille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'milla' used in Spain?

Yes, but mostly in specific contexts like sports (track and field) or sea travel. For daily driving, Spaniards use 'kilómetros'.

How do you say 'mileage' in Spanish?

The most common word is 'millaje', though in countries using the metric system, people often say 'kilometraje'.