Meaning
sudden shift, jolt
- a sudden, sharp change or fluctuation (in temperature, mood, pressure)
- a sudden physical jolt, leap, or overhang
In a sentence
Questo forte sbalzo di temperatura mi ha fatto venire il raffreddore.
This sharp drop in temperature gave me a cold.
Ultimamente ha continui sbalzi d'umore a causa dello stress.
Lately he has constant mood swings due to stress.
Il computer si è spento improvvisamente per uno sbalzo di tensione.
The computer suddenly shut down because of a power surge.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sbalzo | masculine · singular |
| sbalzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the plural 'sbalzi' with 'di' for fluctuating conditions.
- Commonly paired with 'umore' (mood) and 'temperatura' (temperature).