a quarter kilo

The Spanish phrase 'un cuarto de kilo' translates to 'a quarter kilo' in English. It is a unit of measurement commonly used in markets and shops in Spanish-speaking countries to weigh food items, particularly meat and vegetables. It is equivalent to 250 grams, as a kilo, short for kilogram, is a unit of weight that equals 1000 grams. Therefore, 'un cuarto de kilo' implies one-fourth of this measurement. This phrase can be utilized in a variety of practical scenarios, such as buying groceries, to discuss weight and quantities.

Example sentences using: un cuarto de kilo

Quisiera un cuarto de kilo de manzanas, por favor.

I would like a quarter kilo of apples, please.

This sentence is typically used in markets or supermarkets when ordering a specific amount of a product, in this case, a quarter kilo of apples.

En la receta dice que necesito un cuarto de kilo de azúcar.

The recipe says I need a quarter kilo of sugar.

This sentence is used when talking about cooking or baking, indicating the amount of an ingredient (sugar) required, a quarter kilo, according to a recipe.

Me equivoqué, necesitaba un cuarto de kilo de carne y no medio kilo.

I made a mistake, I needed a quarter kilo of meat, not half a kilo.

This sentence is used to correct a previous statement or order, indicating that a quarter kilo of meat was required instead of half a kilo.