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kilo

kee-loh/ˈkilo/

kilo

Also: kilogram
NounmA1
A wooden crate filled with several green apples sitting on a simple scale.

📝 In Action

Quisiera un kilo de tomates, por favor.

A1

I would like a kilo of tomatoes, please.

Este paquete pesa medio kilo.

A1

This package weighs half a kilo.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • kilogramo (kilogram)

Common Collocations

  • un kilo de – a kilo of
  • medio kilo – half a kilo
  • por kilos – by the kilo

weight

Also: pounds
NounmA2informal
A person standing on a simple bathroom scale with a happy expression.

📝 In Action

He engordado un par de kilos en vacaciones.

A2

I've put on a couple of kilos over the holidays.

Necesito perder unos kilos antes del verano.

B1

I need to lose a few kilos before summer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • perder kilos – to lose weight
  • ganar kilos – to gain weight
  • sobrar kilos – to be overweight

a million

NounmC1slang
Spain
A large, overflowing treasure chest filled with gold coins.

📝 In Action

Ese coche le costó tres kilos.

C1

That car cost him three million.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • millón (million)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "kilo" in Spanish:

a million→kilo→kilogram→pounds→weight→

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If you are at a market in Madrid and someone says 'Cuesta un kilo', what are they most likely referring to?

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👥 Word Family▼
kilogramo(kilogram) — Noun
kilómetro(kilometer) — Noun
kilovatio(kilowatt) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Shortened form of 'kilogramo'. The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek 'khilioi', meaning 'thousand'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: kiloEnglish: kiloItalian: chilo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'quilo' with a 'q' also correct?

While 'quilo' was used in the past, 'kilo' is the standard and most widely accepted spelling today in all Spanish-speaking countries.

Can 'kilo' mean kilometer in Spanish?

No. Unlike some English slang, in Spanish 'kilo' strictly refers to weight/mass. For distance, you must use 'kilómetro'.