How do you say "tape measure" in Italian?

Metro a nastro

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "tape measure" is Metro a nastro.

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Pronunciation

Metro a nastro is MEH-troh ah NAH-stroh, stress on metro and the first syllable of nastro.

Grammar notes

Metro a nastro is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

tape measure

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How to remember Metro a nastro

Metro means meter, the unit of measurement, and nastro means ribbon, describing the rolled-up tape.

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Questions about Metro a nastro

How do you pronounce Metro a nastro?

Metro a nastro is MEH-troh ah NAH-stroh, stress on metro and the first syllable of nastro.

Is Metro a nastro formal or casual?

Metro a nastro is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Metro a nastro used in Italian?

Metro a nastro is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (tape measure).

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