cuerda [Spanish]

Literally, cord or string.

1

In Paraguay, ? –20th century (UN, 1966), a unit of length, = 83 ¹⁄₃ old varas, approximately 69.88 meters (approximately 76.42 yards). Also called a cordel.

2

In Puerto Rico, ?–20th century, a unit of land area, approximately 3,930 square meters (approximately 0.971 acres). Abbreviation, cda. According to Act 135, section 4 (page 100), 1913–14, as amended by Act No. 3, 1913–14:

In land measurements and records the measurement by cuerda customarily used in Porto [sic] Rico, which shall be equivalent to 3,930.395625 square meters, may also be used.

In the 1950s, the government reported to the United Nations that the unit remained in use.

3

In Spain, ? – 19th century, a unit of length, about 6.889 meters (about 7.554 yards). In Valencia, the cuerda = 40 varas, about 37.21 meters (about 40.7 yards).