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How to Say "metre" in Spanish

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m.

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Use 'm.' as a standard abbreviation for 'metro' (meter/metre) when referring to units of length, commonly seen in written contexts like measurements or distances.

Examples

La distancia es de 500 m. a la playa.

The distance is 500 m. to the beach.

metro

MEH-trohˈme.tɾo

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Use 'metro' when you need to say the full word for the unit of length, 'meter' or 'metre', or when referring to the subway system.
A single, wooden measuring stick, exactly one meter long, resting on a flat surface.

Examples

Necesito un metro de tela para el vestido.

I need one meter of fabric for the dress.

Necesito un metro de cuerda roja.

I need one meter of red rope.

Mi habitación mide tres metros de ancho.

My room is three meters wide.

La piscina tiene 25 metros de largo.

The pool is 25 meters long.

Always Masculine

Since 'metro' is a masculine noun, always use 'el' or 'un' before it, and make sure any adjectives describing it are also masculine (e.g., 'el metro exacto').

Mixing Units

Mistake: “La mesa mide tres pies.”

Correction: La mesa mide tres metros. (The table is three meters.)

Abbreviation vs. Full Word

The most common mistake is using the abbreviation 'm.' when the full word 'metro' is expected, or vice-versa. While 'm.' is widely understood for the unit of length, always use the full word 'metro' when speaking or when a clear, unambiguous term is needed.

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