How to Say "meters" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “meters” is “metros” — use 'metros' when referring to the standard unit of length in the metric system..
metros
MEH-trohs/ˈmetros/
Examples
Necesitas cinco metros de tela para hacer el vestido.
You need five meters of fabric to make the dress.
La casa está a pocos metros de la playa.
The house is just a few meters from the beach.
Hay varios metros que se cruzan en el centro de la ciudad.
There are several subway lines that cross in the city center.
Use with Numbers
When counting, the number must match the gender: 'dos metros' (masculine) but 'dos millas' (feminine).
English Plural vs. Spanish Plural
Mistake: “Using 'meter' without the 's' for plurals, as in 'Tengo dos metro de cuerda.'”
Correction: Always add the -s for two or more: 'Tengo dos metros de cuerda.' (I have two meters of rope.)
relojes
/reh-LOH-hes//reˈloxes/
Examples
Me encantan los relojes antiguos.
I love antique clocks.
Él tiene una colección de relojes suizos.
He has a collection of Swiss watches.
Los relojes de la torre suenan a las doce.
The tower clocks ring at twelve.
One word for both
Unlike English which has two different words (clock and watch), Spanish uses 'relojes' for any device that measures time.
Making it plural
To make the singular 'reloj' plural, you add '-es' because it ends in a consonant (j). This changes the sound slightly at the end.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “las relojes”
Correction: los relojes
Confusing Measurement Units with Dials
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