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ton

Pronunciation: /tʌn/

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Spanish translation of ton

n

  • 1 (unit of weight) tonelada (f) EEUU: 907kg., RU: 1.016kg. this suitcase weighs a ton (colloq) = esta maleta pesa una tonelada (fam)
  • 2 (large amount) (colloq) (usually pl) tons of people/work = montones (mpl) de gente/trabajo (fam)

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