Kilo Meaning in English
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Definition
A short form of 'kilogram', a unit of weight equal to 1,000 grams, used for measuring things such as food, produce, or body weight.
Usage & Nuances
'Kilo' is informal and mostly used in conversation, not in scientific contexts. Commonly used when buying food ('two kilos of apples') or discussing body weight. In plural, 'kilos', though in some countries it's always singular.
Spanish: kiloPortuguese (BR): quiloPortuguese (PT): quiloChinese (Simplified): 公斤Chinese (Traditional): 公斤Hindi: किलोArabic: كيلوBengali: কিলোRussian: килоJapanese: キロVietnamese: kiloKorean: 킬로Turkish: kiloUrdu: کلوIndonesian: kilo
Example Sentences
I bought one kilo of apples.
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A kilo equals one thousand grams.
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Can you give me half a kilo of cheese?
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He lost five kilos in two months.
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Bananas are cheaper if you buy them by the kilo.
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Just put a kilo on the scale, please.
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