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    Gramo (en. Gram)

    /ˈgra.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A unit of weight equivalent to one thousandth of a kilogram.
    An apple weighs about 150 grams.
    Ang isang mansanas ay may bigat na humigit-kumulang sa 150 gramo.
    A measure often used in cooking and laboratories.
    He needed 500 grams of sugar for his recipe.
    Kinailangan niya ng 500 gramo ng asukal para sa kanyang recipe.

    Etymology

    From Spanish 'grama', derived from Greek 'grámma'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gram of gold
    A unit of weight used to measure precious stones or metals.
    gramo ng ginto

    Related Words

    kilogram
    A unit of weight equivalent to 1,000 grams.
    kilogramo
    milligram
    A unit of weight equivalent to one thousandth of a gram.
    miligramo

    Slang Meanings

    Change (small coins)
    I don't have any change, so I can't buy a snack.
    Wala akong gramo, kaya di ako makabili ng meryenda.
    A small amount of money
    He/She is looking for a little cash to go out on a date.
    Naghahanap siya ng gramo para makapagpetsa.
    Cheap stuff (referring to inexpensive items)
    Those are just cheap things, not worth it.
    Yan, mga gramo lang yan, hindi sulit.