millas
“millas” means “miles” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
miles
📝 In Action
Conducimos cien millas en total para llegar al concierto.
A1We drove one hundred miles total to get to the concert.
La velocidad máxima en esta carretera es de 70 millas por hora.
A2The maximum speed on this highway is 70 miles per hour.
air miles, reward points
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Tengo suficientes millas en mi tarjeta de crédito para un viaje a Europa.
B1I have enough miles on my credit card for a trip to Europe.
¿Cómo puedo canjear las millas que gané con esta compra?
B2How can I redeem the points (miles) I earned with this purchase?
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: millas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'millas' to talk about a reward program, not distance?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin phrase *milia passuum*, meaning 'a thousand paces.' The distance was originally standardized based on the steps of a Roman soldier.
First recorded: Before the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'milla' (mile) the same as 'kilómetro' (kilometer)?
No, they are different units of distance. One 'milla' is significantly longer than one 'kilómetro' (specifically, about 1.6 kilometers). Most of the world uses kilometers, so be ready to convert if you are traveling!
Why do loyalty programs call their points 'millas'?
The concept started with airline frequent flyer programs, where you earned points based on the physical distance (miles) you flew. Even when credit cards or other companies offer points, they often keep the original name 'millas' for tradition.