kilogramo
kilográmo with stress marks
kilogram
Usage Note
Kilogramo is the standard unit of weight in the Philippines, which uses the metric system. It is commonly shortened to 'kilo' in everyday speech. Markets, recipes, and shipping all use kilogramo as the primary weight measurement.
Examples
" Isang kilogramo ang timbang nito. "
Natural Translation
This weighs one kilogram.
Literal Translation
One kilogram the weight of-this.
" Dalawang kilogramo ng bigas ang binili niya sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought two kilograms of rice at the market.
Literal Translation
Two kilograms of rice the bought he/she at-the market.
" Kung bibili ka ng karne sa palengke, tiyakin mong tama ang timbang dahil madalas kulang nang kaunti sa isang kilogramo. "
Natural Translation
If you buy meat at the market, make sure the weight is right because it's often a little short of a kilogram.
Literal Translation
If buy you of meat at market, ensure you correct the weight because often lacking by little in one kilogram.
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