ares
word · lemma: are
/ˈɑɹz/
arz
/ˈɑːz/
ahz
Definition
'Ares' is the plural of 'are', a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters. It is mainly used in land measurement, especially in some parts of Europe.
Usage & Nuances
Rare in everyday English; 'ares' is mostly encountered in technical, land, or agricultural contexts. Not to be confused with 'Ares', the Greek god (capitalized). The singular is 'are' (100 m²); plural is 'ares'. Used mainly in countries using the metric system.
Spanish: ares (unidad de superficie)Portuguese (BR): are (unidade de área) - ares (plural informal de área)Portuguese (PT): are (unidade de área) - ares (plural informal de área)Chinese (Simplified): 阿尔（面积单位）Chinese (Traditional): 阿爾（面積單位）Hindi: एयर (क्षेत्रफल की इकाई)Arabic: آر (وحدة مساحة)Bengali: আর - আরেসRussian: ар - арыJapanese: アールVietnamese: a (diện tích) - aresKorean: 아르Turkish: arUrdu: آرIndonesian: are
Example Sentences
The field covers five ares of land.
basic
He purchased ten ares to build his house.
basic
My grandparents' property totals twenty ares.
natural
The garden measures two ares.
basic
Most small farms here are only a few ares in size.
natural
These plots, each about three ares, are ideal for gardens or orchards.
natural