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gramo

GRAH-moh/ˈɡɾamo/

“gramo” means “gram” in Spanish (a metric unit of mass/weight).

gram

Also: bit
NounmA2
A single green paperclip resting on a small, clean surface to represent the weight of a gram.

📝 In Action

Necesito cien gramos de azúcar para la receta.

A1

I need one hundred grams of sugar for the recipe.

Este anillo de oro pesa cinco gramos.

A2

This gold ring weighs five grams.

No tiene ni un gramo de sentido común.

B1

He doesn't have even a bit of common sense.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pizca (pinch (figurative for tiny amount))

Antonyms

  • kilogramo (kilogram)

Common Collocations

  • cien gramos – one hundred grams
  • precio por gramo – price per gram
  • pesar un gramo – to weigh a gram

Idioms & Expressions

  • ni un gramo – not even a little bit

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gramo" in Spanish:

bit→gram→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gramo

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the gram'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
kilogramo(kilogram) — Noun
miligramo(milligram) — Noun
gramera(kitchen scale) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin word 'gramma' which referred to a small weight, which itself came from a Greek word meaning something written or a small weight.

First recorded: 18th century (in its modern metric sense)

Cognates (Related words)

French: grammeEnglish: gramItalian: grammo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the abbreviation for gramo?

The standard abbreviation is 'g', just like in English.

Is 'grama' the feminine version of 'gramo'?

No! 'Grama' is a totally different word that means a type of coarse grass or lawn. They are not interchangeable.

Do I use 'gramo' or 'kilogramo' more often?

It depends! For light items like spices or jewelry, use 'gramo'. For heavy items like people or produce, use 'kilo' or 'kilogramo'.