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span in Spanish

span in Spanish is palmo, cuarta, intervalo — span means the distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.

span in Spanish

palmo
noun
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
cuarta
noun
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
intervalo
noun
(by extension) A small space or a brief portion of time.
lapso
noun
(by extension) A small space or a brief portion of time.
luz
noun
(architecture, construction) The spread or extent of an arch or between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between supports.
cubrir
verb
(transitive) To extend through the distance between or across.
abarcar
verb
(transitive) To extend through (a time period).

What does "span" mean?

  1. noun The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.
    "The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers."
  2. noun A stretch or period of time.
    "Her career spanned a remarkable span of forty years."
  3. verb To extend across or over something.
    "The new bridge spans the entire river valley."

span in a sentence

  • The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers.
  • The eagle's wingspan reached almost two meters.
  • Her career spanned a remarkable span of forty years.
  • The new bridge spans the entire river valley.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "span" in Spanish?

"span" in Spanish is palmo, cuarta, intervalo. span means: The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.

How do you use "span" in a sentence?

Example: "The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers." In Spanish, "span" is palmo, cuarta, intervalo.

Are there other ways to say "span" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "span": palmo, cuarta, intervalo, lapso, luz, cubrir.

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