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    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.