Spanish Conversation · Level 153
30 words
Spanish word
métrico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmetɾiko/
Meaning
- adjectivemetric
Example
En mi país usamos el sistema métrico.
In my country we use the metric system.
More examples
Para recetas internacionales conviene usar unidades métricas.
For international recipes it is advisable to use metric units.
Core concept
A system or standard based on the metre.
Common phrases
sistema métrico
metric system
unidad métrica
metric unit
Similar words
imperial: Relates measurements to feet, pounds, and other imperial units as the standard.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo al uso del metro como unidad de medida o a cantidades expresadas en metros.
Word origin
It is formed from metro (from Greek metron 'measure') plus the suffix -ico, which forms adjectives.
Usage tips
- Common collocation is sistema métrico, while everyday speech often states the measure itself (for example, 'mide dos metros') rather than labeling something as 'métrico'.
Other meanings
- measuringadjective
Opposites
- imperialimperialadjective