dial in Italian

dial in Italian is disco combinatore — dial means a round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.

dial in Italian

disco combinatore

noun

A disk with finger holes on a telephone; used to select the number to be called.

What does "dial" mean?

noun A round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.
"The temperature dial on the oven was hard to read in the dim kitchen."
noun A rotating disc, or set of buttons, used to enter a phone number.
"Old phones had a rotary dial instead of buttons."
verb To enter a phone number in order to make a call.
"She dialed her sister's number as soon as she heard the news."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

dial in a sentence

The temperature dial on the oven was hard to read in the dim kitchen.
Old phones had a rotary dial instead of buttons.
She dialed her sister's number as soon as she heard the news.
He accidentally dialed the wrong extension.

Similar words in Italian

face gauge indicator meter phone ring

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dial" in Italian?

"dial" in Italian is disco combinatore. dial means: A round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.

How do you use "dial" in a sentence?

Example: "The temperature dial on the oven was hard to read in the dim kitchen." In Italian, "dial" is disco combinatore.

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