calibro
/ˈka.li.bro/
The English word "gage" (referring to a precision measurement tool) translates to Italian as calibro.
calibro refers to a tool used to measure the diameter or thickness of an object with high precision.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Italy, the term fidejussione is used to refer to a type of guarantee or gage.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈka.li.bro/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Italian uses calibro to categorize the size of various biological specimens, such as the grading of olives or grapes during harvest.
- The phrase di grosso calibro is used metaphorically to describe a person or an event of great importance or influence.
- The word calibro may have evolved from the Ancient Greek word kalapoús, which was used specifically in the craft of shoemaking.
Examples in context
- Usa il calibro per misurare il diametro.Use the caliper to measure the diameter.
- Il calibro è uno strumento molto preciso.The caliper is a very precise tool.
- Devi controllare lo spessore con il calibro.You must check the thickness with the caliper.
Example conversation
In a mechanical workshop, Matteo is preparing some tools.
- MatteoChiara, puoi passarmi il calibro?Chiara, can you pass me the caliper?
- ChiaraCertamente, ecco il calibro per te.Certainly, here is the caliper for you.
- MatteoGrazie, serve per misurare questo pezzo.Thanks, it is needed to measure this part.
- ChiaraOttimo, spero che la misura sia giusta.Great, I hope the measurement is correct.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry calibro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calibro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
