termometro
/terˈmɔ.me.tro/masculine
The Italian word for thermometer is termometro.
termometro is a noun used to describe an apparatus used to measure temperature.
Meaning: apparatus used to measure temperature (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
termometro is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /terˈmɔ.me.tro/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word termometro is also used figuratively to describe a person or a specific event that serves as a gauge for the mood or state of a larger group.
- In Italian, the phrase il termometro sale is used to describe not only rising heat but also increasing tension in a political or social situation.
- When an Italian speaker wants to say they have a fever, they often say ho la febbre instead of mentioning a termometro at all.
Examples in context
- Non ho un termometro.I don't have a thermometer.This sentence shows how to express not possessing a termometro.Tatoeba #10473817 by Guybrush88, translation #10180783 by ddnktr
- Il termometro segna 70 gradi.The thermometer stands at 70.This sentence shows how to describe a termometro reading 70 degrees.Tatoeba #2814453 by Guybrush88, translation #25468 by CM
- Il termometro segna 10 gradi.The thermometer reads 10 degrees.This sentence shows how to describe a termometro reading 10 degrees.Tatoeba #2814484 by Guybrush88, translation #2442907 by FeuDRenais2
- I miei figli sono malati, ho bisogno di un termometro.My children are sick, I need a thermometer.
- Il medico ha usato uno strumento per la misurazione della temperatura.The doctor used an instrument for temperature measurement.
- Ho bisogno di un termometro per controllare la febbre.I need a thermometer to check the fever.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo is checking Sofia's temperature because she feels sick.
- LorenzoHai la febbre, uso il termometro.You have a fever, I'll use the thermometer.
- SofiaSì, per favore, mi sento molto male.Yes, please, I feel very bad.
- LorenzoIl termometro dice che hai trentotto gradi.The thermometer says you have thirty-eight degrees.
- SofiaGrazie, Lorenzo, ora vado a riposare.Thanks, Lorenzo, I'm going to rest now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thermometer” translations and entries termometro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
