Meaning
degree, rank
- degree
- level, extent
- rank
In a sentence
Che grado di piccante vuoi sulla pizza?
What level of spiciness do you want on the pizza?
Mio fratello ha il grado di sergente.
My brother has the rank of sergeant.
Oggi la temperatura è salita di tre gradi.
Today the temperature went up by three degrees.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grado | masculine · singular |
| gradi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'grado' for academic levels (e.g., 'laurea di primo grado'), but 'livello' for general skill or difficulty.
- Avoid 'grado' for temperature; use 'gradi' (plural) with numbers (e.g., '20 gradi').
- In military/rank contexts, 'grado' is formal; 'ruolo' or 'posizione' may sound more natural casually.