temperatura percepita
The English phrase "wind chill" is translated into Italian as temperatura percepita.
This phrase refers to the perceived temperature of the air when wind is blowing over the skin.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase temperatura percepita is a literal translation of "perceived temperature", where temperatura means temperature and percepita means perceived.
Did you know?
- While temperatura percepita is used in technical weather reports, an Italian person feeling the chill might simply say fa un freddo cane, which literally means 'it is a dog cold'.
- The word temperatura shares its roots with the English word 'temper', both descending from the Latin 'temperare', meaning 'to mix' or 'to moderate'.
- Italians distinguish between freddo for general cold and gelo for the biting, frozen feeling often caused by a high wind chill.
Examples in context
- La temperatura percepita è molto bassa oggi.The perceived temperature is very low today.
- Attenzione alla temperatura percepita con questo vento.Watch out for the perceived temperature with this wind.
- La temperatura percepita scende sotto i dieci gradi.The perceived temperature drops below ten degrees.
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are preparing to go for a walk in winter.
- FrancescoFuori fa freddo, ma come a temperatura percepita?It is cold outside, but what is the wind chill?
- GiuliaLa temperatura percepita è di meno due gradi.The wind chill is minus two degrees.
- FrancescoAllora dobbiamo mettere un cappotto più pesante.Then we need to wear a heavier coat.
- GiuliaHai ragione, Francesco, andiamo a prenderlo.You are right, Francesco, let's go get it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries temperatura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
