kilómetro
“kilómetro” means “kilometer” in Spanish (unit of distance).
kilometer
Also: kilometre
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Mi oficina está a solo un kilómetro de mi casa.
A1My office is only one kilometer from my house.
El coche tiene muchos kilómetros pero funciona bien.
A2The car has many kilometers (high mileage) but it works well.
Corrimos diez kilómetros en el parque central.
B1We ran ten kilometers in the central park.
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How many meters are in one 'kilómetro'?
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Formed from the Greek prefix 'khilioi' (thousand) and the word 'metron' (measure). It was first adopted in French as 'kilomètre' during the creation of the metric system.
First recorded: Late 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'kilómetro' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine. You should say 'el kilómetro' or 'los kilómetros'.
Does it always have an accent?
Yes, it always has an accent on the second 'o' (kilómetro) because the stress is on the third-to-last syllable.
What does 'kilométrico' mean when not talking about distance?
It is often used figuratively to describe something that feels endless or very long, like a 'kilométrica' (very long) line at the bank.