pulgadas

pool-GAH-dahs/pulˈɡaðas/

“pulgadas” means “inches” in Spanish (unit of measurement).

inches

Mi televisor nuevo es de cincuenta pulgadas.

My new TV is fifty inches.

Necesito un tornillo que mida dos pulgadas.

I need a screw that measures two inches.

La tableta tiene una pantalla de diez pulgadas.

The tablet has a ten-inch screen.

no ceder ni una pulgada – to not give up even a little bit or refuse to change your mind

Words that translate to "pulgadas" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 1

If you are buying a TV in Mexico and the salesperson says it is '40 pulgadas', what are they measuring?

👥 Word Family▼

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'pulgar' (thumb). In ancient times, an inch was roughly the width of a person's thumb.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: polegadasFrench: pouces

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Do Spanish speakers use 'pulgadas' for height?

Rarely. Most Spanish speakers use centimeters and meters to describe a person's height. 'Pulgadas' are mostly for objects like TVs, pipes, or tools.

Is 'pulgada' related to 'pulga' (flea)?

No! Although they look similar, 'pulgada' comes from 'pulgar' (thumb). A 'pulga' is just a tiny insect.