Kilo (en. Kilo)

/ˈkilo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Unit of measure equivalent to one thousand grams.
The package weighs one kilo.
El paquete pesa un kilo.
Commonly used weight measure implying a certain amount of substance.
I bought a kilo of tomatoes.
Compré un kilo de tomates.
In some contexts, it may refer to the kilogram as a colloquial term.
The recipe calls for a kilo of sugar.
La receta pide un kilo de azúcar.

Etymology

From French 'kilogramme', which combines 'kilo-' (thousand) with 'gram'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kilo overweight
Expression indicating that there is an excess compared to what was expected.
kilo de más
zero kilo
Term often used in colloquial contexts to refer to something that is of little or no quantity.
cero kilo

Related Words

gram
Unit of measure equivalent to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
gramo
ton
Unit of mass equivalent to one thousand kilograms.
tonelada

Slang Meanings

Kilo, used in the context of drugs.
That guy sells kilos of marijuana.
Ese tipo vende kilos de marihuana.
Term used in slang to refer to a large quantity of something.
I'm going to bring you a kilo of fun.
Te voy a traer un kilo de diversión.