English–Spanish

“kilometer” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kiˈlometɾo/

Example

¿Cuántos kilómetros quedan hasta la ciudad?

How many kilometres remain until the city?

Illustration for kilómetro (kilometer)

How to say “kilometer” in Spanish

“Kilometer” in Spanish is kilómetro.

Road sign showing distance in kilometres.

Full entry for kilómetro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with kilómetro

Viajamos unos kilómetros para ver a la familia.

We travelled a few kilometres to visit the family.

Tips for using kilómetro

  • The abbreviation 'km' is very common on signs and in speech, and speakers often say 'a dos kilómetros' or 'quedan X km' when giving distances.

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