Arroba
WordNet
noun
(1) A liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries
(2) A unit of weight used in some Spanish speaking countries
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , being equal to one fourth of a quintal.
Noun
- An ancient unit of measure of weight or volume, still used in some contexts in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. The exact amount varies by country, region and the substance being measured, being e.g. abt 11.5 kg in most of Spain but 16.3 kg in Aragon, 13 kg as measure of oranges in Valencia and 16.1 liters as measure of wine.
- The ‘@’ symbol, used to signify this unit.