cuadra

This is the 10577th most frequent Spanish word.


cuadra

A "cuadra" is a city block or, in some contexts, a stable for horses.


In this sentence, 'cuadra' refers to a city block, which is a common measurement for distances in urban areas.

Mi casa está a dos cuadras de la escuela.

My house is two blocks away from the school.


Here, 'cuadra' is used to signify a designated area for housing farm animals, often a stable or barn.

En la cuadra de mi tío tienen caballos y vacas.

On my uncle's farm, they have horses and cows.


In this context, 'cuadra' is used figuratively to mean 'fit' or 'align', expressing compatibility or agreement in terms of aesthetics or style.

Ese diseño no cuadra con el estilo de la habitación.

That design does not align with the style of the room.