From root: metro
Usage Note
Kilometro is frequently seen on road signs to indicate distance between locations in the Philippines.
Examples
" Isang kilometro na lang. "
Natural Translation
Just one kilometer left.
Literal Translation
One kilometer just left.
" Malayo ito ng sampung kilometro. "
Natural Translation
This is ten kilometers far.
Literal Translation
Far this of ten kilometers.
" Naglakad kami nang halos limang kilometro bago namin narating ang talon sa paanan ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
We walked almost five kilometers before we reached the waterfall at the foot of the mountain.
Literal Translation
Walked we of almost five kilometers before we reached the waterfall at foot of mountain.
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