gallon

BrE /ˈɡælən/ AmE /ˈɡælən/

noun en → es

1 UNIT OF MEASUREMENT [singular] B1

a unit of liquid measure equal to four quarts or approximately 3.785 liters

galón, litro

  • a gallon of something

Collocations gallon of water · gallon of milk

  • She bought a gallon of milk.

    Ella compró un galón de leche.

2 CAPACITY [singular] B1

the capacity or volume that can be held by one gallon container

capacidad, volumen

  • a gallon of something

Collocations gallon capacity · gallon volume

  • The container has a gallon capacity.

    El recipiente tiene una capacidad de un galón.