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Italian

pareggio

/paˈred.d͡ʒo/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,305

Meaning

draw, tie, break-even

  • an equal score at the end of a match or competition
  • a state where revenue equals expenditure (break-even)

In a sentence

La partita si è conclusa con un pareggio a reti inviolate.

The match ended in a goalless draw.

Quel gol all'ultimo minuto ci ha regalato un pareggio inaspettato.

That last-minute goal gave us an unexpected draw.

L'azienda spera di raggiungere il pareggio di bilancio entro l'anno.

The company hopes to reach a balanced budget by the end of the year.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
pareggiomasculine · singular
pareggimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Derived from 'pareggiare' (to equalize, to tie, to balance).

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