caliber

BrE /ˈkælɪbə/ AmE /ˈkælɪbər/

noun en → es

1 GUN B2

the size of the inside of a gun barrel, measured in millimeters or inches

calibre

  • a caliber of gun

Collocations small-caliber rifle · large-caliber cannon

  • The soldiers were armed with small-caliber rifles.

    Los soldados estaban armados con fusiles de pequeño calibre.

2 QUALITY B1

the quality or standard of a person, thing, or group; the level at which someone is able to do something well

calidad, nivel, competencia

  • of high/low caliber
  • a person of great/excellent caliber

Collocations high-caliber staff · top-caliber performance

  • The company has a team of highly qualified, high-caliber professionals.

    La empresa tiene un equipo de profesionales altamente calificados y de alto nivel.