Meaning
kilogram, kilo
- metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 grams
In a sentence
Ho comprato un chilogrammo di mele al mercato.
I bought a kilogram of apples at the market.
Quanto costa un chilogrammo di formaggio?
How much does a kilogram of cheese cost?
Non riesco a sollevare più di venti chilogrammi.
I cannot lift more than twenty kilograms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chilogrammo | masculine · singular |
| chilogrammi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently shortened to 'chilo' or 'kg' in everyday speech and shopping.