Meaning
beat, pulse
- a single beat or throb of the heart or arteries
- (in the plural) pulse rate, heartbeats per minute
- a rhythmic vibration, cycle, or impulse in physics or music
In a sentence
Dopo la corsa, le sue pulsazioni erano salite a centoventi.
After the run, his heart rate had risen to one hundred and twenty.
L'orologio digitale misura costantemente le pulsazioni cardiache.
The smartwatch constantly measures heart rate.
Sentiva una forte pulsazione alla tempia a causa del mal di testa.
She felt a strong throbbing in her temple because of the headache.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pulsazione | feminine · singular |
| pulsazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural 'pulsazioni' to refer to heart rate.