Kilo (en. Kilo)
/ˈki.lo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Unit of weight equivalent to one thousand grams.
The weight of the fruit is more than one kilo.
Ang bigat ng prutas ay mahigit sa isang kilo.
Common unit for purchasing products in the market.
I bought two kilos of sugar.
Bumili ako ng dalawang kilo ng asukal.
Etymology
Spanish word 'kilo', from 'kilogram'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kilo of rice
A kilo of rice is a common unit for purchasing rice.
kilo ng bigas
Related Words
gram
A smaller unit of weight equivalent to one-hundredth of a kilo.
gramo
ton
A larger unit of weight equivalent to one thousand kilos.
tonelada
Slang Meanings
Heavy friend or person.
Dude, Mark is really heavy; he can't even wash my clothes!
Pare, si Mark talaga, ang bigat kaya niya hindi pwede maglaba ng damit ko!
Caught in or carried along in a situation.
You can do it, just tickle the other people, do it!
Kaya mo yan, kilitin mo lang ang ibang tao, kilos na!
Someone who's always in a hurry.
Why are you walking so fast? Where are you going, you seem so urgent!
Bakit ang bilis mong maglakad? Saan ka ba pumunta, parang ang kilong ka!