No. 14,300 in Spanish
vara
Stick; rod; yard (unit of measurement).
In a sentence
El agricultor usa una vara para medir la longitud de los surcos.
The farmer uses a stick to measure the length of the furrows.
In this sentence, 'vara' refers to a stick or rod, which is used as a tool for measuring or guiding.
Necesito una vara más sencilla para deslizarme por el río.
I need a simpler pole to slide through the river.
Here, 'vara' is used to describe a pole or rod, likely utilized for activities such as rafting or navigating.
Ha cumplido la vara alta que se había impuesto.
He met the high standard that he had set for himself.
In this figurative use, 'vara' refers to a standard or level, indicating a metaphorical set height or goal.
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