What does "palmo" mean in English?

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Spanish

palmo

English

palm

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Alternative translations of "palmo"

span
handful
clap
measure

Examples of how to use "palmo" in Spanish

Spanish
No cedió ni un palmo de terreno.
English
He didn't give an inch of ground.
Spanish
Mide la mesa con un palmo.
English
He measures the table with a handspan.
Spanish
El libro quedó a un palmo.
English
The book was left a handspan away.
Spanish
Apoya la taza sobre la palma.
English
He rests the cup on his palm.
Spanish
Caminamos palmo a palmo por seguridad.
English
We walked step by step for safety.

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No cedió ni un palmo de terreno.

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