Maquila
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maquila is a noun meaning Synonym of medio, half-celemin, a traditional Spanish unit of dry measure equivalent to about 2.3 L.
Meaning
Synonym of medio, half-celemin, a traditional Spanish unit of dry measure equivalent to about 2.3 L.
More Meanings
- Synonym of maquiladora, a factory or sweatshop in Latin American and Spanish contexts.
- Alternative spelling of makila, a kind of walking stick.
Example Sentences
I would give one of my fingers to have your milord out on the mountains, and each of us with a maquila in his fist.
Word Forms
- maquilas
Synonyms for maquila
Depending on context, synonyms include medio, maquiladora.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maquiladora, garment, toll, medio, maquia, celemin.
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