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granel

bulk

noun grah-NEL Rare

Usage Note

Granel is almost always encountered in the fixed phrase a granel, meaning 'in bulk' or 'loose' — sold by weight without packaging (vino a granel, arroz a granel). Figuratively a granel means 'in abundance' or 'in large quantities'. It rarely appears outside this phrase.

Examples

"Compramos aceitunas a granel en el mercado."

Natural Translation

We bought olives in bulk at the market.

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