bilancia
/biˈlan.t͡ʃa/
The Italian word for scale is bilancia.
Meaning: size or scope (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: bi-lan-cia. The stress is on the second syllable, pronounced /biˈlan.tʃa/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, bilancia refers specifically to a weighing device, while the scale of a map or a musical scale is called scala.
- While bilancia is used for the tool, the word for the scales of a fish or reptile is squame. English uses the same word 'scale' for both weight and skin texture, but Italian does not.
- In Italian, the word bilancia can also refer to the zodiac sign 'Libra'. If you are born under this sign, you are a 'Bilancia'.
Examples in context
- Una bilancia misura il peso.A scale measures weight.This sentence demonstrates how to use bilancia when discussing the measurement of weight.Tatoeba #8762653 by Guybrush88, translation #8762376 by AlanF_US
- Pesa gli ingredienti sulla bilancia.Weigh the ingredients on the scale.
- Salta sulla pesapersone e vediamo quanto pesi!Jump on the scale, and let's see how much you weigh!
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are discussing a business plan.
- ChiaraQual è la bilancia del piano?What is the scale of the plan?
- FrancescoÈ una bilancia locale per ora.It is on a local scale for now.
- ChiaraPossiamo aumentare la bilancia presto?Can we increase the scale soon?
- FrancescoSì, Francesco pensa di farlo a luglio.Yes, Francesco thinks of doing it in July.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Bilancia.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
