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gramo

gram

noun GRAH-moh Rare

Origin: From Greek gramma via French gramme.

Usage Note

Gramo is the standard metric unit of mass. In cooking and pharmacy contexts it is the basic weight reference. The abbreviation is g. The related kilogramo (kg) is used far more often in everyday life, but gramo appears routinely in recipes and nutritional labelling.

Examples

"Añade cien gramos de harina."

Natural Translation

Add one hundred grams of flour.

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