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How to pronounce arroba in English?

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Type Words
Type of liquid measure, liquid unit
Type Words
Type of weight, weight unit

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Currently, the word arroba means both the at-symbol and a unit of weight.
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The word arroba is also used for a weight measure in Portuguese.
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While there are regional variations, one arroba is typically considered as representing approximately 32 pounds, 14.7 kg, and both the weight and the symbol are called arroba.
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  • A unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries
  • Arroba was a Portuguese and Spanish custom unit of weight, mass or volume. Its symbol is @. In weight it was equal to 32 pounds (14.7u00A0kg) in Portugal and 25 pounds (11.5u00A0kg) in Spain.
  • A term for weight in Central and South America. Generally, 12.5 kilos or 27.5 pounds.
  • Measurement unit which for winecorresponds to 16.133 litres.
  • Weight of twenty-five pounds