km

kilometre

noun kee-LOH-meh-troh Common

Origin: From Greek khilioi (thousand) + metron (measure).

Usage Note

Kilómetro is abbreviated km (no period, no plural s), the standard form on maps, signs, and data tables. The full word is used in speech and formal prose; both forms are masculine. Note the written accent on kiló-, marking the stress.

Examples

"La ciudad está a 50 km de aquí."

Natural Translation

The city is 50 km from here.

Literal Translation

The city is-at 50 km from here.

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