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masculine

/ˈkilo/

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Translation

kilo, kilogram

Word origin

Shortening of kilogramo, from Greek khilioi ('thousand') and gramma ('a small weight'). The same elements give English 'kilogram' and 'gram'.

Gendermasculine

Pluralkilos

I bought a kilo of apples at the market.

This parcel weighs more than two kilos.

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How much is a kilo of tomatoes?

I have lost three kilos this month.

I need half a kilo of flour for the bread.

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This word is part of lesson 36.