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Which is correct? Are they all o.k?

1/4 lb 1/4 de lb 1/4 de libra

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updated Sep 22, 2010
posted by crockraus

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Dear Crockraus,

in Spanish both 1/4 de lb and un cuarto de libra are used. 1/4 lb would be incomplete, since there's supposed to be 'de' (of) in the middle. By the way, a 'Cuarto de Libra' is also widely known as being a McDonalds Quarter Pounder. Hope I've been of any aid.

updated Sep 22, 2010
posted by charliemeyering
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1/4 de libra

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1/2 libra de jamon molido

updated Sep 22, 2010
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
Jamón ....¿¿¿ molido ??? - cogumela, Sep 22, 2010
Thanks for the example and for making my mouth water a little! :) - crockraus, Sep 22, 2010