How to Say "liter" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “liter” is “litro” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito comprar un litro de leche en el supermercado.
I need to buy a liter of milk at the supermarket.
Este refresco viene en una botella de dos litros.
This soda comes in a two-liter bottle.
El coche consume unos cinco litros por cada cien kilómetros.
The car uses about five liters for every hundred kilometers.
Always Masculine
The word 'litro' is always masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it, even if the liquid you are measuring is feminine (like 'agua' or 'leche').
The 'De' Connection
When you want to say a liter 'of' something, you must always use the word 'de' between 'litro' and the substance. Example: 'un litro de zumo' (a liter of juice).
Missing the 'De'
Mistake: “Un litro leche.”
Correction: Un litro de leche.
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