Meaning
thermometer
- an instrument used for measuring body temperature or ambient temperature
In a sentence
Metti il termometro per vedere se hai la febbre.
Put the thermometer in to see if you have a fever.
Il termometro segna trentotto gradi, quindi devi riposare a letto.
The thermometer reads thirty-eight degrees, so you need to rest in bed.
Dove hai riposto il termometro digitale?
Where did you put the digital thermometer?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| termometro | masculine · singular |
| termometri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with 'mettere' (to put) or 'provare' (to take someone's temperature).
- Metaphorically used to describe an indicator of public mood or financial state.