goniometro
/ɡoˈnjɔ.me.tro/
The Italian word for protractor is goniometro.
goniometro is a noun used to describe the circular or semicircular tool used for measuring angles.
Meaning: a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the Greek-derived prefix gonio- (angle) and metro- (measure).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables: /ɡoˈnjɔ.me.tro/. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, goniometro is used not just for the plastic school tool, but also for specialized medical instruments used to measure the range of motion in joints.
- The Greek root gonio found in goniometro is also the source of the English word 'goniometer', a device used in medicine to measure the range of motion in joints.
- In some Italian technical contexts, a goniometro can refer to a specialized dial on a piece of machinery that allows for precise angular adjustment.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di un goniometro per misurare l'angolo correttamente.I need a protractor to measure the angle correctly.
- Ho dimenticato il goniometro a casa.I forgot the protractor at home.
- Puoi passarmi il goniometro, per favore?Can you pass me the protractor, please?
- Il goniometro è nel primo cassetto.The protractor is in the first drawer.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are studying geometry together at a desk.
- MartinaAlessandro, hai un goniometro?Alessandro, do you have a protractor?
- AlessandroSì, eccolo qui.Yes, here it is.
- MartinaGrazie, mi serve per questo angolo.Thanks, I need it for this angle.
- AlessandroNessun problema, Martina.No problem, Martina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry goniometro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
