/aˈroβa/ or /aˈroβa/ (Latin American Spanish) /aˈroβa/ or /aˈroβa/ (European Spanish)

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of weight or volume in Spain and Latin America, equivalent to 11.6 kilograms or 25.4 pounds.

“El paquete cuesta 10 arrobas de fruta fresca.”

2. noun

A unit of weight or volume in some Latin American countries, equivalent to 25 pounds.

“La arroba de maíz es suficiente para alimentar a mi familia durante una semana.”

3. noun

A unit of weight or volume in Spain, equivalent to 11.6 kilograms.

“La arroba de aceite de oliva es cara, pero vale la pena.”

4. verb

To weigh or measure something in arrobas.

“El vendedor arroba la mercancía para venderla al público.”