noun
quarta
Quarta (noun) means an old Portuguese measure of volume for dry goods, equal to roughly 3.2 to 4.8 litres depending on the period.
noun
1
An old Portuguese measure of volume for dry goods, equal to roughly 3.2 to 4.8 litres depending on the period.
2
An old Portuguese unit of weight, roughly equal to 115 grams.
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Etymology
From Portuguese quarta, from Latin quartus (“fourth”), q.v., in reference to the units making up one-fourth of the alqueire (“Portuguese bushel”) or arrantel (“Portuguese pound”). Doublet of quart, quater, and cuaderon.
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What is the meaning of quarta?
"quarta" (noun) means an old Portuguese measure of volume for dry goods, equal to roughly 3.2 to 4.8 litres depending on the period.
What is another word for quarta?
Other words for "quarta" include quarter.
What are the different meanings of quarta?
"quarta" has 2 main meanings: 1. An old Portuguese measure of volume for dry goods, equal to roughly 3.2 to 4.8 litres depending on the period; 2. An old Portuguese unit of weight, roughly equal to 115 grams.
