fanega

fa·ne·ga

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-ney-guh; Spanish fah-ne-gah]
- /fəˈneɪ gə; Spanish fɑˈnɛ gɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuh-ney-guh; Spanish fah-ne-gah]
- /fəˈneɪ gə; Spanish fɑˈnɛ gɑ/

Definitions of fanega word

noun plural fanega a unit of dry measure in Spanish-speaking countries, equal in Spain to 1.58 U.S. bushels (55.7 liters). 1
noun plural fanega a Mexican unit of land measure, equal to 8.81 acres (3.57 hectares). 1
noun fanega Any of various units of dry capacity, mass and land area used in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world; originally a unit of dry capacity used for grain. 1
noun fanega a unit of capacity, mass or land area used in Spanish-speaking countries, its value dependent on the country in which it is being used 0

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Origin of fanega

First appearance:

before 1495

One of the 26% oldest English words

1495-1505; < Spanish < Arabic fanīqah big bag

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Parts of speech for Fanega

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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fanega popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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