What does cupo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word cupo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cupo in Spanish.

The word cupo in Spanish means percentage, quota, capacity, fit, fit, fit, be room for, be possible, reserve a seat, reserve a spot, capacity limit, maximum capacity, minimum, minimum quota, exempt from military service. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cupo

percentage

nombre masculino (porcentaje)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
¿Cuál es el cupo de estudiantes becados en la carrera?
What percentage of students in this major have a scholarship?

quota

nombre masculino (parte proporcional)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El cupo permitido de senadores de un mismo partido es de dos por provincia.
The permitted quota for senators of the same party is two per province.

capacity

nombre masculino (AmC, MX, CO, CU (cabida, capacidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El autobús tiene su cupo lleno.
The bus was full to capacity.

fit

verbo intransitivo (haber espacio suficiente)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La ropa no cabe en esa maleta tan pequeña.
The clothes won't fit in such a small suitcase.

fit

verbo intransitivo (poder entrar en un lugar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Es tan alto que no cabe por la puerta.
He's so tall he won't fit through the door.

fit

verbo intransitivo (ropa, calzado: quedar bien)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
No me cabe la falda; necesito dos tallas más.
The skirt doesn't fit, I need two sizes bigger.

be room for

verbo intransitivo (posibilidad: poderse dar) (discussion)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No cabe discutir: la decisión está tomada. Cabe la posibilidad de un mal diagnóstico, pero aún hay que esperar.
There's no room for debate, the decision's made.

be possible

verbo intransitivo (Derecho: poderse recurrir)

Contra esta sentencia que es firme, no cabe recurso alguno.
There is no possible recourse against such a firm sentence.

reserve a seat, reserve a spot

locución verbal (deporte, asegurar lugar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La selección se aseguró un cupo en la Copa América.

capacity limit

(AmC, MX, CO, CU (cabida de asistentes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El evento tiene un cupo limitado de 40 personas.
The event has a capacity limit of 40 people.

maximum capacity

(AmC, MX, CO, CU (cabida: límite superior)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El concierto tiene un cupo máximo de 400 personas.
The maximum capacity of the concert is 400 people.

minimum, minimum quota

(AmC, MX, CO, CU (cabida: límite inferior)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El curso se abrirá con un cupo mínimo de 8 estudiantes.
The course will be open to a minimum of 8 students.

exempt from military service

nombre masculino (ES (servicio militar: exento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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