medio kilo
/medjo kilo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "half a kilo" is translated into Spanish as medio kilo.
medio kilo refers to an amount of weight equal to five hundred grams. In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially when shopping in markets, it is a standard unit of measurement for produce.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of medio, which means "half" and kilo, which is the abbreviation for kilogramo (kilogram).
How does it change in a sentence?
When you specify what the weight consists of, you must use the preposition de after medio kilo. For example, to say "half a kilo of apples," you would say medio kilo de manzanas.
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Examples in context
- Deme medio kilo de manzanas.Give me half a kilo of apples.This example shows how to use medio kilo when requesting a specific amount of fruit.Tatoeba #1483271 by marcelostockle, translation #1808048 by pne
- ¿Cuánto cuesta medio kilo?How much for half a kilo?This example shows how to ask for the price of medio kilo.Tatoeba #738390 by chinopinyin, translation #474732 by minshirui
- Deme medio kilo de tomates.Give me half a kilo of tomatoes.This example shows how to use medio kilo when requesting a specific amount of vegetables.Tatoeba #980431 by ssc73, translation #1346640 by marcelostockle
- Necesito medio kilo de azúcar.I need half a kilogram of sugar.
- Por favor, córteme medio kilo de carne.Please, cut half a kilogram of meat for me.
- ¿Podría darme medio kilo de tomates?Could you give me half a kilogram of tomatoes?
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Example conversation
At a local grocery store.
- AlejandroNecesito medio kilo de café, por favor.I need half a kilo of coffee, please.
- Lucía¿Quiere que se lo ponga en una bolsa?Do you want me to put it in a bag?
- AlejandroSí, gracias. ¿Cuánto es en total?Yes, thanks. How much is it in total?
- LucíaSon tres euros, señor.It is three euros, sir.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kilo, medio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
