Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Tonelada
ton; metric ton; unit of weightnoun
- Alternative meanings
ton; metric ton; unit of weight; unit of mass; one thousand kilograms
- Pronunciation
toh-neh-LAH-dah
- Root and affixes
Loanword from Spanish tonelada. It may also appear as tunilada in some sources or as ton in modern abbreviated use.
- Variants or conjugations
ton; tonne; metric ton; one ton
- Related words and expressions
kilo; weight; heaviness; measure; load
- Meaning and usage notes
In technical contexts, a metric ton equals 1,000 kilograms. In some countries, ton can vary, so it is useful to clarify if metric ton is meant.
ton, metric ton, weight
Usa ka tonelada ang gibug-aton sa karga.
The load weighs one ton.
Nagpalit sila og duha ka tonelada nga humay.
They bought two tons of rice grain.