Meaning
platform, footboard
- a raised floor, platform, or dais for standing, speaking, or sports (e.g. fencing, gymnastics)
- a footboard or footrest on a scooter or vehicle
In a sentence
L'atleta è salito sulla pedana per eseguire l'ultimo esercizio.
The athlete stepped onto the platform to perform the final routine.
Metti lo zaino sulla pedana dello scooter per viaggiare comodo.
Put the backpack on the scooter's footboard to travel comfortably.
Non c'era abbastanza spazio sulla pedana per tutti i relatori.
There wasn't enough room on the platform for all the speakers.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pedana | feminine · singular |
| pedane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Standard feminine noun with plural in -e.
- Refers both to an athletic platform (in fencing or weightlifting) and the footboard of a Vespa/scooter.