cuarto y mitad: meaning & examples

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Language: Spanish

Meanings:

  • 1.

    SpainLatin Americaneutral
    • A numeric expression equal to three quarters (3/4); literally 'a quarter and a half' (1/4 + 1/2 = 3/4).
    • Used to indicate a proportion, fraction, or quantity corresponding to three quarters.

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    • Para la receta necesitas un cuarto y mitad de kilo de harina para que la masa tenga buena textura.

      For the recipe you need three quarters of a kilo of flour so the dough has a good texture.

    • Compré un cuarto y mitad de pan porque éramos muchos en la cena y queríamos que alcanzara para todos.

      I bought three quarters of a loaf of bread because there were many of us at dinner and we wanted it to be enough for everyone.

    • El arquitecto utilizó un cuarto y mitad de las piezas disponibles para construir el muro principal.

      The architect used three quarters of the available pieces to build the main wall.

    • En la reunión, acordaron donar un cuarto y mitad del presupuesto a causas benéficas este año.

      In the meeting, they agreed to donate three quarters of the budget to charitable causes this year.

  • 2.

    SpainLatin Americacolloquial
    • An informal measurement phrase used in everyday speech or recipes to denote approximately three quarters of a unit.

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    • Pon un cuarto y mitad de taza de azúcar para que el pastel quede dulce pero no empalagoso.

      Put three quarters of a cup of sugar so the cake is sweet but not too much.

    • Cuando cocines arroz, usa un cuarto y mitad de litro de agua para que quede perfecto.

      When you cook rice, use three quarters of a liter of water so it turns out perfect.

    • La receta pide un cuarto y mitad de kilo de carne molida para preparar las albóndigas familiares.

      The recipe calls for three quarters of a kilo of ground meat to prepare the family meatballs.

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