How to Say "kilogram" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “kilogram” is “kilo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
formal unit of mass
Examples
Quisiera un kilo de tomates, por favor.
I would like a kilo of tomatoes, please.
Este paquete pesa medio kilo.
This package weighs half a kilo.
Always Masculine
Even if you are buying feminine items like 'manzanas' (apples), the word 'kilo' stays masculine: 'un kilo de manzanas'.
Kilo vs. Mile
Mistake: “Using kilo to mean kilometer.”
Correction: In Spanish, 'kilo' only refers to weight. For distance, always use 'kilómetro'.
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