Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
litro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlitɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounliter
Example
¿Cuánto cuesta un litro de gasolina?
How much does a liter of gasoline cost?
More examples
Compré un litro de agua para la caminata.
I bought a liter of water for the hike.
Core concept
A one-liter milk carton.
Common phrases
un litro de agua
a liter of water
un litro de leche
a liter of milk
medio litro de aceite
half a liter of oil
Similar words
mililitro: Very small unit of liquid volume (one-thousandth of a liter), used for precise small measures.
botella: Bottle-shaped receptacle for storing and pouring liquids, usually with a closed top.
envase: Generic container or package for containing food or liquids, often sealed or disposable.
vaso: Hand-held drinking vessel with an open top, used for consuming beverages.
Definition in Spanish
Medida de volumen del sistema métrico que corresponde a 1 decímetro cúbico, habitual en etiquetas, recetas y facturas.
Word origin
From French litre, ultimately from Greek lítron, originally an ancient unit of weight or measure.
Usage tips
- Often written as 'L' on labels and price tags, and in speech it appears directly after the numeral (for example, 'dos litros').
Related words
- mililitromilliliternoun
- centilitrocentiliternoun
- litrajeliteragenoun