No. 9,987 in Spanish
calibres
"Calibres" means "calibers" or "gauges," referring to measurements or standards of size, often for firearms or precision instruments.
In a sentence
Estos tornillos vienen en diversos calibres.
These screws come in various calibers.
In this sentence, 'calibres' refers to the sizes or measurements of the screws, indicating the dimensional category.
La calidad de los trabajos se mide por los calibres de los artesanos.
The quality of the works is measured by the calibers of the craftsmen.
Here, 'calibres' metaphorically denotes the skill levels or qualities of the individuals.
La pistola tiene un diseño compatible con varios calibres.
The gun has a design compatible with various calibers.
In this context, 'calibres' refers to the diameters of firearm barrels or ammunition types.
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