noun

milla

Milla (noun) means a traditional Spanish unit of distance, roughly equal to 1.4 kilometers. Example: “The old map marked the distance between towns in millas rather than kilometers.”

noun

A traditional Spanish unit of distance, roughly equal to 1.4 kilometers.

"The old map marked the distance between towns in millas rather than kilometers."

How to use milla

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Spanish word for a traditional mile-like unit of distance.

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Word forms

millas plural

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The old map marked the distance between towns in _____ rather than kilometers.

Etymology

From Spanish milla, itself from Latin mīlia ("thousands"), the same root that gives English "mile."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for milla

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Frequently asked questions

What does “milla” mean?

The word “milla” means a traditional Spanish unit of distance, roughly equal to 1.4 kilometers. In plain terms, the Spanish word for a traditional mile-like unit of distance.

How do you use “milla” in a sentence?

Here is “milla” used in a sentence: “The old map marked the distance between towns in millas rather than kilometers.”

What part of speech is “milla”?

“Milla” is a noun.

Where does the word “milla” come from?

The word “milla” comes from Latin. From Spanish milla, itself from Latin mīlia ("thousands"), the same root that gives English "mile.".