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A2 noun #3,500 پرکاربردترین 13 دقیقه مطالعه

quilômetro

رتبه 3,500

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها quilômetro در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, learners encounter 'quilômetro' primarily as a basic vocabulary word for distance. You will learn it alongside numbers and travel vocabulary. At this stage, the focus is on recognizing the word in simple contexts, such as road signs or basic directions. You should be able to say how many kilometers away your house is or understand a simple instruction like 'o hotel está a um quilômetro'. The emphasis is on the connection between the number and the unit. You will also learn the abbreviation 'km'. It is important to start practicing the pronunciation early, focusing on the silent 'u' and the stress on the 'lô'. Even at this beginner level, knowing that Portuguese-speaking countries do not use miles is a key cultural insight that prevents confusion during early travel experiences.

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In the A2 level, you begin to use 'quilômetro' in more varied sentences. You will learn to describe your daily routines, such as 'Eu caminho dois quilômetros para o trabalho'. You also start to use the word with prepositions like 'a' (at/to) and 'por' (for/per). For example, you might talk about speed: 'O carro vai a oitenta quilômetros por hora'. At this stage, you are expected to handle pluralization correctly and use the masculine forms of numbers (e.g., 'dois quilômetros' instead of 'duas'). You will also encounter the word in the context of describing a city or a trip, comparing distances between different locations using comparative structures like 'mais longe que' or 'tão longe quanto'.

At the B1 level, your use of 'quilômetro' becomes more fluid and integrated into complex narratives. You might describe a long trip you took, detailing the 'quilometragem' and the different stops along the way. You will start to encounter the word in more formal contexts, such as news reports or simple technical manuals. You should be comfortable discussing geographical features, like the length of a river or the area of a park in 'quilômetros quadrados'. At this level, you also begin to understand more idiomatic or colloquial uses, such as using distance to emphasize effort or duration. You will learn to use the word in the 'if' clauses and future tenses, for example: 'Se corrermos mais um quilômetro, chegaremos a tempo'. Your pronunciation should be more consistent, reflecting the proper accentuation.

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By B2, you are expected to use 'quilômetro' with precision in both professional and social settings. You can participate in discussions about urban planning, environmental issues (like deforestation measured in square kilometers), or automotive specifications. You understand the nuances between 'quilômetro' and 'quilometragem' and can use them accurately in a conversation about buying a used car. You are also familiar with the differences between Brazilian and European Portuguese spelling and pronunciation (quilômetro vs. quilómetro). At this stage, you can follow complex directions and technical descriptions of distances in science or engineering contexts. You can also use the word in more sophisticated metaphorical ways to describe progress or scale in non-physical contexts.

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At the C1 level, 'quilômetro' is used with complete native-like ease. You can use it in academic writing, legal documents, or high-level professional reports. You understand the historical context of the metric system in the Lusophone world and can discuss its advantages over other systems. You are capable of using the word in highly specialized fields, such as geology, astrophysics, or civil engineering, where precise measurements are critical. Your ability to switch between literal and figurative meanings is well-developed. For instance, you can use the concept of distance to discuss social or emotional gaps in a literary analysis. You also have a perfect grasp of the orthographic rules surrounding the word, including its use in compound terms and complex numerical expressions involving decimals and large figures.

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At the C2 level, 'quilômetro' is a tool for mastery. You can use it in creative writing to evoke specific imagery or in persuasive speaking to provide compelling data. You are aware of the most obscure uses of the word and its related forms. You can discuss the etymology of the word and its evolution within the Portuguese language. Your pronunciation is indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the subtle regional variations found across the Portuguese-speaking world. You can effortlessly translate complex technical documents that rely heavily on distance measurements, ensuring that all cultural and mathematical nuances (like the use of the comma for decimals) are perfectly preserved. The word is no longer a 'vocabulary item' but a seamless part of your conceptual framework in Portuguese.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

quilômetro در ۳۰ ثانیه

A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters, used for long distances.
The standard unit for road signs, maps, and travel in Portuguese-speaking countries.
A masculine noun (o quilômetro) often abbreviated as 'km' in writing.
Pronounced with stress on the second syllable: qui-LÔ-me-tro.

The word quilômetro is a fundamental noun in the Portuguese language, representing the standard unit of long-distance measurement in the metric system. For English speakers coming from countries like the United States or the United Kingdom, where miles are often the primary unit for road distances, adjusting to the quilômetro is one of the first major cultural and mathematical shifts encountered when traveling or living in a Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) country. In Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, and other Portuguese-speaking nations, the metric system is the absolute standard. Whether you are checking the distance to the next gas station on a highway, tracking your progress during a morning run on the Copacabana boardwalk, or discussing the vast dimensions of the Amazon rainforest, quilômetro is the word you will use.

Grammatical Gender: The word is masculine: o quilômetro. Even though it ends in 'o', which is common for masculine nouns, it is important to remember that all units of measurement derived from 'metro' (meter) are masculine in Portuguese.

In daily conversation, the word is ubiquitous. You will hear it in weather reports discussing the visibility in quilômetros, in sports commentary regarding the distance covered by a football player, and in real estate when discussing how far a property is from the city center. It is often abbreviated as km in writing, just as it is in English, which provides a helpful visual anchor for learners. However, the pronunciation is distinct, with a clear stress on the second syllable: qui-LÔ-me-tro. The circumflex accent on the 'ô' indicates a closed, nasalized vowel sound that is characteristic of Brazilian Portuguese especially.

A distância entre São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro é de aproximadamente quatrocentos e trinta e cinco quilômetros.

Culturally, the quilômetro also appears in metaphorical contexts. While English speakers might say someone 'went the extra mile', a Portuguese speaker might talk about 'percorrer cada quilômetro' (covering every kilometer) to emphasize thoroughness. It is also used in the context of vehicle maintenance, where the term quilometragem (mileage/odometer reading) is vital when buying or selling a car. Understanding this word is not just about math; it is about orienting yourself within the physical and social landscape of the Portuguese-speaking world.

Measurement Scale: 1 quilômetro = 1.000 metros. This decimal consistency makes calculations much simpler than the imperial system, as you simply move the decimal point.

Eu corro cinco quilômetros todas as manhãs para manter a forma.

In European Portuguese, the spelling is often quilómetro (with an acute accent), reflecting a more open vowel sound compared to the Brazilian quilômetro. Despite this minor orthographic and phonetic difference, the meaning remains identical across all variants of the language. When you are navigating through Lisbon's hilly streets or driving across the vast plains of the Alentejo, you will constantly be calculating your journey in these units. It is the heartbeat of Portuguese logistics and travel.

O carro novo já tem mais de mil quilômetros rodados.

Common Usage: Used primarily for road distances, hiking trails, geographical spans, and athletic racing distances (like a 5km or 10km run).

Faltam apenas dois quilômetros para chegarmos ao topo da montanha.

A velocidade máxima nesta via é de oitenta quilômetros por hora.

Using quilômetro correctly involves understanding its role as a masculine count noun. Because it is a unit of measure, it is almost always preceded by a number. In Portuguese, numbers agree with the noun they modify, but since quilômetro is masculine, you will use masculine number forms (e.g., dois quilômetros, not duas). This section explores the various syntactic environments where the word appears, from simple distance statements to complex speed calculations.

Direct Distance: The most common use is stating the distance between two points using the preposition 'a' (at/to) or 'de' (of/from).

When you want to say how far away something is, you often use the structure: [Place] + [Verb] + [Distance] + [daqui/de lá]. For example, 'O shopping fica a cinco quilômetros daqui' (The mall is five kilometers from here). Note the use of the preposition 'a' to indicate distance in space, which is a common feature in Portuguese geography descriptions. This 'a' is essential for sounding natural to native speakers.

Caminhamos dez quilômetros pela trilha na floresta.

Another frequent usage involves the word quilometragem. While quilômetro measures the unit, quilometragem refers to the total distance an object (usually a car) has traveled. If you are at a car dealership, you wouldn't ask 'Quantos quilômetros tem o carro?' as often as you would ask 'Qual é a quilometragem deste veículo?'. This distinction is subtle but marks a higher level of fluency.

Pluralization Rules: The plural is formed regularly by adding 's': quilômetros. Remember that for decimals, Portuguese uses a comma: 1,5 km (um vírgula cinco quilômetros).

In technical or scientific writing, you might encounter 'quilômetro quadrado' (square kilometer) for area or 'quilômetro cúbico' (cubic kilometer) for volume. These follow standard adjective-noun agreement rules. For example, 'A área total da fazenda é de doze quilômetros quadrados'. Here, 'quadrados' agrees with the masculine plural 'quilômetros'.

A maratona tem exatamente quarenta e dois quilômetros e cento e noventa e cinco metros.

Prepositional Use: Use 'por' for frequency or speed: 'Ele corre dez quilômetros por dia'. Use 'a' for distance: 'Estamos a um quilômetro do destino'.

Nós dirigimos muitos quilômetros para ver o mar.

Cada quilômetro percorrido é uma vitória.

O sinal de rádio alcança vários quilômetros de distância.

If you find yourself in a Portuguese-speaking environment, quilômetro will be part of your daily auditory landscape. One of the most common places to hear it is through a GPS or navigation app. The digital voice will frequently announce, 'Em quinhentos metros, vire à direita' or 'Continue por mais dois quilômetros'. These interactions make the word essential for basic navigation and survival in a new city. Hearing the word in this context helps reinforce the correct stress on the 'LÔ' syllable.

News and Media: Radio traffic reports are a goldmine for this word. Announcers will describe congestion extending for 'três quilômetros de lentidão' (three kilometers of slowness) on major arteries.

In the world of fitness and athletics, which is very popular in Brazil and Portugal, you will hear quilômetro constantly. If you join a local running club or visit a gym, people will discuss their 'pace' (ritmo) in minutes per quilômetro. You might hear a runner say, 'Meu melhor tempo foi cinco minutos por quilômetro'. This usage is very common in social settings among health-conscious individuals.

O rádio informou que há dez quilômetros de congestionamento na ponte.

Travel and tourism are other major sectors where the word is prominent. Tour guides will describe the length of a beach, the height of a mountain, or the distance to a historical landmark using quilômetros. When booking a bus ticket (passagem de ônibus) in Brazil for a long-distance trip, the agent might mention the total distance of the journey to justify the travel time. 'A viagem leva dez horas porque são oitocentos quilômetros', they might explain.

Aviation/Space: When watching documentaries or news about space exploration, altitudes and orbital distances are always given in quilômetros.

Finally, you will hear it in casual conversations about moving house or commuting to work. A friend might complain, 'Eu moro muito longe, são trinta quilômetros até o escritório!' (I live very far, it's thirty kilometers to the office!). In these informal settings, the word serves as a benchmark for inconvenience or effort. It is a word that bridges the gap between technical measurement and emotional expression of distance.

O GPS disse para seguir em frente por mais um quilômetro.

Educational Context: In schools, students learn geography and physics entirely through the lens of quilômetros, making it a foundational word for any educated speaker.

A ciclovia da cidade tem vinte quilômetros de extensão.

Eles moram a poucos quilômetros da fronteira.

O avião está voando a uma altitude de onze quilômetros.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is trying to use 'milha' (mile) instead of quilômetro. While the word 'milha' exists in Portuguese, it is almost never used for road distances or daily measurements. Using it will immediately signal that you are translating directly from English and may lead to confusion regarding the actual distance. Always default to quilômetro unless you are specifically discussing nautical or aeronautical contexts where 'milhas' are the standard.

Gender Errors: Mistaking the gender of the word is common. Some learners assume that because 'distância' is feminine, the unit must be too. However, it is always o quilômetro. Avoid saying 'uma quilômetro'.

Spelling is another area where errors occur. In English, we use 'k' for 'kilometer', but in Portuguese, the traditional spelling uses 'qu'. While the letter 'k' was officially added to the Portuguese alphabet recently, it is mostly used for abbreviations (km) or foreign names. Writing 'kilômetro' with a 'k' in a formal text is generally considered a misspelling in standard Portuguese. Stick to the 'qu' for the full word.

Errado: Eu corri cinco kilômetros. Correto: Eu corri cinco quilômetros.

Another subtle mistake involves the stress of the word. English speakers often want to put the stress on the third syllable (ki-lo-ME-ter), but in Portuguese, the stress is firmly on the second syllable (qui-LÔ-me-tro). Misplacing the stress can make the word difficult for native speakers to recognize in fast conversation. Practice emphasizing the 'LÔ' to sound more natural.

Abbreviation Usage: In Portuguese, you should not put an 's' at the end of the abbreviation 'km' to make it plural. It is '10 km', not '10 kms'. This is a standard rule for international units of measurement.

Finally, be careful with decimal points. In the English-speaking world, we use a period for decimals (1.5 km). In the Portuguese-speaking world, a comma is used (1,5 km). If you write '1.500 km' in Brazil, people will read it as 'one thousand five hundred kilometers', not 'one and a half'. This can lead to significant logistical errors if you are communicating distances in writing.

Cuidado: No Brasil, 1.000 quilômetros significa mil quilômetros, não um.

Confusing with 'Quilo': While 'quilo' is a common shorthand for 'quilograma' (kilogram), using it for 'quilômetro' is very informal and can be confusing in certain contexts.

A maratona não tem milhas, ela tem quilômetros.

Não diga 'o quilômetro' se estiver falando de peso; diga 'o quilo'.

A distância é medida em quilômetros, não em pés ou polegadas.

While quilômetro is the standard unit for long distances, there are several related terms and alternatives that a learner should be aware of to enrich their vocabulary. The most obvious related word is metro (meter). Understanding that a quilômetro is exactly 1,000 metros helps bridge the gap between short-range and long-range spatial awareness. In urban environments, people often switch between these two depending on the scale of the journey.

Quilômetro vs. Metro: Use 'metro' for distances under 1,000. Once you hit 1,000, it's almost always 'um quilômetro'. Example: 'Faltam 800 metros' vs 'Falta um quilômetro'.

Another term you might encounter is milha (mile). As mentioned before, this is rarely used for terrestrial distance in Portuguese-speaking countries. However, you will see it in the context of 'milhas aéreas' (frequent flyer miles). If you are talking about your credit card rewards or airline points, you use 'milhas', not quilômetros. This is a crucial distinction for travelers.

Eu usei minhas milhas para viajar mil quilômetros até aqui.

In technical fields, you might hear hectômetro (100m) or decâmetro (10m), but these are extremely rare in common speech. For very long distances, such as those in astronomy, Portuguese uses ano-luz (light-year). However, for anything on Earth, quilômetro remains the king. When discussing the size of a city or a country, quilômetro quadrado (km²) is the only term used for area.

Distância vs. Percurso: 'Distância' is the abstract concept of space between points. 'Percurso' is the specific path taken. Both are measured in quilômetros.

For those interested in automotive terms, quilometragem is the word for 'mileage'. Interestingly, even though the unit is different, the concept is the same. In some regional dialects, particularly in rural Brazil, you might hear people use time as a measure of distance: 'Fica a duas horas daqui' (It's two hours from here). While not a synonym for quilômetro, it functions as a practical alternative in conversation.

A quilometragem deste carro está muito alta para o preço.

Comparison Table: Quilômetro: 1.000m. Milha terrestre: ~1.609m. Milha náutica: ~1.852m.

O Brasil tem mais de oito milhões de quilômetros quadrados.

A pé, um quilômetro leva cerca de doze minutos para ser percorrido.

A distância focal da lente é medida em milímetros, não quilômetros.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The word was officially introduced into the Portuguese language in the 19th century when Portugal and Brazil adopted the metric system to standardize trade and science.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ki.ˈlɔ.me.tɾu/

US /ki.ˈlõ.me.tɾu/

Second syllable (LÔ).

هم‌قافیه با

termômetro barômetro cronômetro gasômetro odômetro parâmetro perímetro diâmetro

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing the 'u' in 'qui' (it should be silent).
Stressing the 'me' syllable like in English 'kilometer'.
Making the 'r' in 'tro' too guttural or English-like.
Ignoring the nasal quality of the 'ô' in Brazilian Portuguese.
Forgetting to stress the 'LÔ' entirely, making the word flat.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 1/5

Very easy to recognize due to similarity to 'kilometer' and the 'km' abbreviation.

نوشتن 2/5

Slightly tricky due to the 'qu' spelling and the circumflex accent.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Requires practice to get the stress on the second syllable and the silent 'u' correct.

گوش دادن 2/5

Generally clear, but can be spoken quickly in traffic reports.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

metro números distância longe perto

بعداً یاد بگیرید

quilometragem velocidade rodovia mapa trajeto

پیشرفته

hectômetro ano-luz escala topografia geodésia

گرامر لازم

Masculine Gender of Units

O quilômetro, o metro, o centímetro (all are masculine).

Number Agreement

Dois quilômetros (not duas, because quilômetro is masculine).

Preposition 'a' for Distance

Estamos a dez quilômetros de casa.

Proparoxytone Accents

Words stressed on the 3rd to last syllable always have an accent: quilômetro.

Decimals with Commas

1,5 km (read as 'um vírgula cinco quilômetros').

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

O mercado fica a um quilômetro.

The market is one kilometer away.

Use 'a' before the distance to indicate how far something is.

Eu ando um quilômetro por dia.

I walk one kilometer per day.

'Por' is used here to mean 'per' or 'every'.

São dois quilômetros até a praia.

It is two kilometers to the beach.

Remember to pluralize: 'quilômetros' for numbers greater than one.

Onde está o quilômetro zero?

Where is kilometer zero?

Kilometer zero is the point from which distances are measured in many cities.

O ônibus para a cada quilômetro.

The bus stops every kilometer.

'A cada' means 'each' or 'every'.

A escola é perto, só um quilômetro.

The school is close, only one kilometer.

'Só' is used here to mean 'only'.

Quantos quilômetros até Lisboa?

How many kilometers to Lisbon?

'Quantos' must be masculine to agree with 'quilômetros'.

O carro correu um quilômetro.

The car ran one kilometer.

Simple past tense 'correu' with a distance.

Nós dirigimos cinquenta quilômetros ontem.

We drove fifty kilometers yesterday.

Past tense of 'dirigir' (to drive).

A velocidade máxima é sessenta quilômetros por hora.

The speed limit is sixty kilometers per hour.

'Por hora' is the standard way to express speed.

A trilha tem dez quilômetros de extensão.

The trail is ten kilometers long.

'De extensão' is a common way to describe length.

Faltam apenas cinco quilômetros para o posto.

There are only five kilometers left to the gas station.

'Faltam' is plural because it agrees with 'quilômetros'.

O hotel fica a dez quilômetros do aeroporto.

The hotel is ten kilometers from the airport.

Using 'a... de' to show distance between two points.

Eu corri meu primeiro quilômetro hoje.

I ran my first kilometer today.

'Primeiro' is masculine to agree with 'quilômetro'.

A ponte tem quase três quilômetros.

The bridge is almost three kilometers long.

'Quase' means 'almost'.

Eles moram a muitos quilômetros daqui.

They live many kilometers from here.

'Muitos' agrees with the masculine plural 'quilômetros'.

A cidade vizinha fica a vinte quilômetros seguindo pela rodovia.

The neighboring city is twenty kilometers away following the highway.

Using a gerund 'seguindo' to give directions.

A quilometragem do carro está baixa para o ano dele.

The car's mileage is low for its year.

'Quilometragem' is the noun for total distance traveled.

Nós caminhamos vários quilômetros antes de encontrar água.

We walked several kilometers before finding water.

'Antes de' followed by an infinitive.

O sinal de Wi-Fi não alcança um quilômetro de distância.

The Wi-Fi signal doesn't reach a kilometer away.

'Alcançar' means to reach or achieve.

Cada quilômetro percorrido nos aproxima do nosso objetivo.

Each kilometer covered brings us closer to our goal.

'Percorrido' is the past participle used as an adjective.

A maratona exige correr quarenta e dois quilômetros.

The marathon requires running forty-two kilometers.

'Exigir' (to require) + infinitive.

A visibilidade na estrada era de apenas meio quilômetro.

The visibility on the road was only half a kilometer.

'Meio' means half and agrees with 'quilômetro'.

O terreno tem um quilômetro quadrado de área.

The plot of land has one square kilometer of area.

'Quadrado' describes the unit of area.

O projeto prevê a construção de dez quilômetros de novas ciclovias.

The project foresees the construction of ten kilometers of new bike lanes.

'Prever' is an irregular verb meaning to foresee or predict.

A aeronave atingiu a velocidade de novecentos quilômetros por hora.

The aircraft reached a speed of nine hundred kilometers per hour.

'Atingir' means to reach or attain.

A reserva ambiental abrange milhares de quilômetros quadrados.

The environmental reserve covers thousands of square kilometers.

'Abranger' means to cover, encompass, or include.

Houve um engarrafamento de cinco quilômetros devido ao acidente.

There was a five-kilometer traffic jam due to the accident.

'Engarrafamento' is a common word for traffic jam.

O atleta manteve um ritmo constante por cada quilômetro da prova.

The athlete maintained a constant pace for every kilometer of the race.

'Manter' is an irregular verb (manteve is past tense).

A distância foi calculada em quilômetros para maior precisão.

The distance was calculated in kilometers for greater precision.

Passive voice: 'foi calculada'.

O custo por quilômetro rodado aumentou com o preço do combustível.

The cost per kilometer driven increased with the fuel price.

'Rodado' refers to distance traveled by a vehicle.

Eles exploraram cada quilômetro da costa durante o verão.

They explored every kilometer of the coast during the summer.

Use of 'cada' for emphasis.

A expansão urbana avançou vários quilômetros além dos limites originais.

Urban expansion advanced several kilometers beyond the original limits.

'Além de' means 'beyond'.

A precisão do GPS é de apenas alguns metros, apesar da distância de quilômetros.

The GPS precision is only a few meters, despite the distance of kilometers.

'Apesar de' means 'despite'.

O impacto ambiental estende-se por quilômetros rio abaixo.

The environmental impact extends for kilometers downstream.

Reflexive verb 'estender-se' (to extend itself).

A logística de transportar mercadorias por milhares de quilômetros é complexa.

The logistics of transporting goods over thousands of kilometers is complex.

Gerund 'transportar' acting as a noun.

A sonda espacial percorreu milhões de quilômetros até Marte.

The space probe traveled millions of kilometers to Mars.

'Percorrer' is the specific verb for traveling a distance.

A disparidade social entre os bairros, embora separados por poucos quilômetros, é imensa.

The social disparity between the neighborhoods, though separated by a few kilometers, is immense.

'Embora' introduces a concessive clause.

Ondas de rádio de baixa frequência podem viajar muitos quilômetros através da atmosfera.

Low-frequency radio waves can travel many kilometers through the atmosphere.

'Através de' means 'through'.

A infraestrutura rodoviária exige manutenção constante em cada quilômetro.

The road infrastructure requires constant maintenance on every kilometer.

Abstract noun 'infraestrutura' as the subject.

A magnitude da tragédia era visível a quilômetros de distância.

The magnitude of the tragedy was visible kilometers away.

A common literary way to describe scale.

O projeto de lei visa regulamentar o pedágio por quilômetro percorrido.

The bill aims to regulate the toll per kilometer traveled.

'Visar' in the sense of 'to aim at' requires the preposition 'a' (often omitted in Brazil).

Sua dedicação é tamanha que ele parece disposto a caminhar quilômetros sob o sol escaldante.

His dedication is such that he seems willing to walk kilometers under the scorching sun.

Use of 'tamanha... que' for consequence/intensity.

A geologia da região revela camadas sedimentares que se estendem por quilômetros.

The geology of the region reveals sedimentary layers that extend for kilometers.

Scientific terminology used with the unit.

O autor utiliza a metáfora do quilômetro final para descrever a velhice.

The author uses the metaphor of the final kilometer to describe old age.

Discussing literary metaphors.

A interconectividade global reduziu a percepção subjetiva do quilômetro.

Global interconnectivity has reduced the subjective perception of the kilometer.

Abstract philosophical/sociological discussion.

O desvio de apenas um quilômetro na rota inicial resultou em um destino completamente diferente.

A deviation of just one kilometer from the initial route resulted in a completely different destination.

Discussing causality and precision.

A vastidão do sertão é medida não apenas em quilômetros, mas em silêncio.

The vastness of the 'sertão' is measured not only in kilometers, but in silence.

Poetic use of the word.

ترکیب‌های رایج

quilômetros por hora

quilômetro quadrado

quilômetro rodado

quilômetro zero

muitos quilômetros

poucos quilômetros

vários quilômetros

percorrer um quilômetro

cada quilômetro

último quilômetro

عبارات رایج

A quantos quilômetros fica?

— Used to ask about the distance to a specific place.

A quantos quilômetros fica o aeroporto?

Fazer quilômetros

— To travel a long distance, often implying effort.

Fizemos muitos quilômetros para chegar aqui.

Quilômetros de distância

— Used to emphasize how far away something or someone is.

Ela mora a quilômetros de distância de mim.

Bater quilômetros

— Informal way to say someone has been walking or driving a lot.

Bati muitos quilômetros procurando uma loja aberta.

No quilômetro tal

— Used to specify a location on a highway.

O restaurante fica no quilômetro 12 da estrada.

Ritmo por quilômetro

— Common in running to describe speed.

Meu ritmo é de seis minutos por quilômetro.

Um quilômetro e meio

— One and a half kilometers (1.5 km).

A padaria fica a um quilômetro e meio.

A poucos quilômetros

— Only a few kilometers away (nearby).

A fronteira está a poucos quilômetros.

Quilômetro por quilômetro

— Step by step or gradually over a distance.

Vou conhecer o país quilômetro por quilômetro.

Preço do quilômetro

— Cost related to travel distance (taxis, freight).

Qual é o preço do quilômetro para esta entrega?

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quilômetro vs Quilograma

Both start with 'quilo' (thousand), but one measures distance and the other measures weight.

quilômetro vs Milha

English speakers often use 'milha' by mistake; it's rarely used for roads in Portuguese.

quilômetro vs Metro

Don't confuse the unit (meter) with the subway system (metrô), though they are related.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"Sentir a quilômetros"

— To sense or smell something from a very far distance; to be very obvious.

Dá para sentir o perfume dela a quilômetros.

informal

"Ver a quilômetros"

— To be able to see or notice something very clearly from afar.

Eu vi que ele estava mentindo a quilômetros.

informal

"Estar a quilômetros de distância"

— To be nowhere near achieving something or to be very different from someone else.

A proposta dele está a quilômetros de distância da nossa realidade.

neutral

"Rodar quilômetros"

— To have a lot of experience or to have traveled extensively.

Esse motorista já rodou muitos quilômetros nesta vida.

neutral

"Engolir quilômetros"

— To drive very fast or cover distances quickly.

O novo trem bala engole quilômetros em minutos.

informal

"A mil quilômetros"

— Doing something very fast or being very busy (hyperbole).

Minha cabeça está a mil quilômetros hoje.

slang

"Caminhar o quilômetro extra"

— Translation of 'go the extra mile'; to do more than is expected.

Ela sempre caminha o quilômetro extra pelos clientes.

formal/business

"Quilômetros à frente"

— To be much more advanced or better than others.

Essa tecnologia está quilômetros à frente da concorrência.

neutral

"Perder-se nos quilômetros"

— To get lost in the vastness of a journey or task.

Às vezes me perco nos quilômetros de burocracia.

literary

"Marcar quilômetro"

— To make progress or leave a mark.

Cada livro que leio marca um quilômetro no meu aprendizado.

informal

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quilômetro vs Quilo

It is a prefix meaning 1,000.

In Portuguese, 'um quilo' almost always refers to a kilogram (weight). Using it for distance is informal and less common.

Comprei um quilo de carne (weight) vs. Corri um quilômetro (distance).

quilômetro vs Metrô

Sounds similar to the end of 'quilômetro'.

Metrô (with a circumflex) is the subway/underground train. Metro (without accent) is the unit of measure.

Vou de metrô por dois quilômetros.

quilômetro vs Milha

Translation of 'mile'.

A mile is 1.6km. If you say 'milha' to a Brazilian taxi driver, he might not know exactly how far you mean.

Navegamos dez milhas náuticas.

quilômetro vs Kilômetro

Spelling with K.

This is an English/International spelling. In standard Portuguese, it must be 'Quilômetro'.

Não escreva 'kilômetro' na prova de português.

quilômetro vs Quilometragem

Related word.

Quilômetro is the unit; quilometragem is the total distance an object has traveled (mileage).

A quilometragem do carro é alta.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

[Place] fica a [Number] quilômetro(s).

A farmácia fica a um quilômetro.

Eu [Verb] [Number] quilômetros [Time period].

Eu corro cinco quilômetros todos os dias.

A [Noun] tem [Number] quilômetros de [Dimension].

A estrada tem cem quilômetros de extensão.

A velocidade é de [Number] quilômetros por hora.

A velocidade é de oitenta quilômetros por hora.

Apesar de estar a [Number] quilômetros, [Clause].

Apesar de estar a dez quilômetros, consigo ver a torre.

A magnitude de [Event] é medida em quilômetros de [Noun].

A magnitude da enchente é medida em quilômetros de destruição.

Faltam [Number] quilômetros para [Destination].

Faltam dez quilômetros para o Rio.

O carro tem [Number] quilômetros rodados.

O carro tem mil quilômetros rodados.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

quilometragem

metro

milímetro

centímetro

decímetro

فعل‌ها

quilometrar

صفت‌ها

quilométrico

مرتبط

hodômetro

velocímetro

distância

comprimento

medida

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in daily life, travel, and news.

اشتباهات رایج

Writing 'kilômetro' with a K. → quilômetro
In Portuguese, the standard spelling uses 'qu'. The letter 'k' is reserved for abbreviations and foreign names.
Saying 'uma quilômetro'. → um quilômetro
Quilômetro is a masculine noun, so it requires masculine articles and numbers.
Pronouncing it as 'kwi-lo-me-ter'. → ki-LÔ-me-tro
The 'u' is silent, and the stress is on the second syllable, not the third.
Using 'milhas' for road distances. → quilômetros
Portuguese-speaking countries use the metric system. 'Milhas' are for airplanes or boats.
Writing '10 kms' as an abbreviation. → 10 km
According to international standards used in Portuguese, unit abbreviations do not take an 's' in the plural.

نکات

Stress the LÔ

The most important part of the word is the second syllable. Practice saying 'qui-LÔ-me-tro' with a clear emphasis on the 'LÔ' to be understood by everyone.

Masculine Numbers

Since 'quilômetro' is masculine, always use 'dois', 'trezentos', etc. Never say 'duas quilômetros'.

The Silent U

Remember that 'qu' in Portuguese before 'i' or 'e' usually makes a 'k' sound without the 'u' sound. It's 'ki', not 'kwi'.

Metric Mindset

Try to visualize distances in kilometers. A kilometer is roughly 10-12 minutes of walking. This helps you understand directions better.

Quilometragem vs Quilômetro

Use 'quilômetro' for the unit of distance and 'quilometragem' for the total distance on a car's clock.

Accent Matters

The accent on the 'ô' or 'ó' is mandatory because the word is a proparoxytone. Don't forget it!

Comma for Decimals

When writing distances like 1.5 km, use a comma: 1,5 km. This is vital for clarity in Portuguese-speaking countries.

Highway Markers

When someone says 'no quilômetro 50', they are talking about a specific spot on a road, not a distance from you.

Hyperbole

Feel free to use 'quilômetros' to exaggerate how far you've walked or how much work you've done.

GPS Practice

Set your phone's GPS to Portuguese. You will hear 'quilômetro' so many times that you'll never forget it!

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روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Key-LOW-meter'. The 'Key' is 'qui', the 'LOW' is 'lô' (where you stress it), and 'meter' is the 'metro'.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a road sign with '1000m' turning into '1km'. The '1' looks like the 'i' in 'quilômetro'.

شبکه واژگان

distância estrada carro corrida mapa viagem velocidade medida

چالش

Try to estimate five things that are exactly one quilômetro away from your current location and describe them in Portuguese.

ریشه کلمه

Formed in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as part of the metric system's development.

معنای اصلی: A measure of one thousand meters.

Derived from Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) and 'metron' (measure).

بافت فرهنگی

No specific sensitivities; it is a neutral technical term.

English speakers must unlearn the mile. 1 mile is about 1.6 km, so things in kilometers are 'closer' than they sound if you are used to miles.

The 'Quilômetro Zero' in Praça da Sé, São Paulo. The song 'Quilômetros' by various Brazilian artists referring to long journeys. Road signs on the famous 'Linha do Equador' in Macapá, Brazil.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Driving

Quantos quilômetros faltam?
Qual a velocidade em quilômetros por hora?
O próximo posto está a dez quilômetros.
A quilometragem do carro está alta.

Fitness

Eu corro cinco quilômetros.
Qual é o seu tempo por quilômetro?
Caminhei dez quilômetros hoje.
Faltam dois quilômetros para o fim da prova.

Geography

A cidade tem muitos quilômetros quadrados.
O rio tem mil quilômetros de extensão.
A fronteira fica a poucos quilômetros.
A altitude é de dois quilômetros.

Real Estate

O terreno tem um quilômetro de frente.
Fica a cinco quilômetros do centro.
A área total é medida em quilômetros quadrados.
O acesso é por um quilômetro de estrada de terra.

Aviation

O avião está a dez quilômetros de altura.
A distância do voo é de três mil quilômetros.
A pista tem três quilômetros de comprimento.
Estamos a cem quilômetros do aeroporto.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Você mora a quantos quilômetros do seu trabalho?"

"Qual foi a maior distância que você já correu em quilômetros?"

"Você prefere medir distâncias em quilômetros ou em milhas?"

"Quantos quilômetros você acha que tem a costa do Brasil?"

"O seu carro tem quantos quilômetros rodados no total?"

موضوعات نگارش

Descreva uma viagem longa que você fez e quantos quilômetros você percorreu.

Se você pudesse caminhar dez quilômetros em qualquer lugar do mundo, onde seria?

Explique por que o sistema métrico (quilômetros) é mais fácil ou difícil que o sistema imperial.

Escreva sobre um dia em que você sentiu que caminhou mil quilômetros.

Como a distância de um quilômetro muda sua percepção de 'perto' ou 'longe'?

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

The 'qu' is pronounced like a 'k'. The 'u' is silent. It sounds like 'ki-LÔ-me-tro'. Do not say 'kwi'.

Both are correct. 'Quilômetro' (circumflex accent) is the spelling in Brazil, while 'quilómetro' (acute accent) is the spelling in Portugal and other Lusophone countries. The difference reflects the local pronunciation of the 'o'.

Yes, 'km' is the international standard abbreviation and is acceptable in technical, scientific, and even some formal business contexts, though writing the full word is always safer in highly formal prose.

You say 'quilômetro quadrado'. If it is plural, it becomes 'quilômetros quadrados'. It is used to measure area.

It is masculine: 'o quilômetro'. All metric units (metro, centímetro, etc.) are masculine in Portuguese.

The abbreviation is always 'km', regardless of whether it is singular or plural. Do not write 'kms'.

There are exactly 1,000 meters in one quilômetro. The prefix 'quilo' comes from the Greek word for thousand.

No, Portugal uses the metric system for all land distances. Miles are only used in very specific nautical or aviation contexts.

You use the phrase 'quilômetros por hora'. For example, 'cem quilômetros por hora'.

It refers to the total number of kilometers a vehicle has traveled, similar to 'mileage' in English. You check the quilometragem on the odometer.

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