pound
/paΚnd/
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Simple Meaning
una unidad para medir peso equivalente a 16 onzas, o el dinero usado en el Reino Unido
When to Use
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Elementary β simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
βEsta bolsa de harina cuesta dos libras en el supermercado.β
βNecesito perder algunas libras antes de mis vacaciones el prΓ³ximo mes.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.