Meaning
dimension
- dimension, size
- scale, proportion
In a sentence
Quali dimensioni ha questo tavolo?
What are the dimensions of this table?
La dimensione del problema è più grande.
The scale of the problem is bigger.
Non conosco le dimensioni della tua stanza.
I don't know the dimensions of your room.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dimensione | feminine · singular |
| dimensioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use dimensione for abstract or technical contexts too; misura is more about a specific measurement, and taglia is mainly for clothing sizes.
- For physical size in everyday speech, grandezza or misura may sound more natural than dimensione, depending on context.
- Usually plural for object measurements: le dimensioni del tavolo. Singular often sounds more abstract or general.