litros
“litros” means “liters” in Spanish (unit of volume).
liters
Also: litres
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Compré diez litros de gasolina para el coche.
A1I bought ten liters of gasoline for the car.
La receta requiere al menos tres litros de agua.
A1The recipe requires at least three liters of water.
En la fiesta bebimos muchos litros de refresco.
A2At the party, we drank many liters of soda.
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Quick Quiz: litros
Question 1 of 1
Selecciona la palabra correcta para completar la frase: 'El tanque está casi vacío, solo quedan unos pocos ______ de combustible.'
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The word comes from the French 'litre,' which was adopted when the metric system was established in the late 18th century. It ultimately traces back to the ancient Greek unit of weight, *litra*.
First recorded: Late 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se abrevia 'litros' en español?
The standard abbreviation for 'litros' is simply 'l'. You will often see this on product labels or at gas stations.