Cuarto Meaning in English
word
ˈkwɑrtoʊ
KWAR-toh
ˈkwɑːtəʊ
KWAR-toh
Definition
A Spanish word that most often means a room (in a house or building). It can also mean 'a quarter' (one fourth) in mathematics or measurements.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to 'room' (like 'dorm room', 'bedroom'), but in some contexts means 'quarter' (one fourth). In Latin America, 'cuarto' can mean any room, but sometimes 'habitación' is preferred for bedroom specifically. Not to be confused with 'cuadro' (picture, painting).
Spanish: cuartoPortuguese (BR): quartoPortuguese (PT): quartoChinese (Simplified): 房間 - 四分之一Chinese (Traditional): 房間 - 四分之一Hindi: कमरा - चौथाई (1/4)Arabic: غرفة - ربعBengali: ঘর - এক-চতুর্থাংশRussian: комната - четверть (доля)Japanese: 部屋 - 4分の1Vietnamese: phòng - một phần tưKorean: 방 - 4분의 1Turkish: oda - dörtte birUrdu: کمرہ - چوتھائیIndonesian: kamar - seperempat
Example Sentences
Mi cuarto es pequeño pero cómodo.
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Hay cuatro personas en el cuarto.
basic
Un cuarto de litro de leche, por favor.
basic
Tengo que limpiar mi cuarto antes de que lleguen mis amigos.
natural
¿Podemos hablar en tu cuarto un momento?
natural
Solo queda un cuarto de pastel, ¡date prisa!
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