barômetro — meaning in English
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English meaning
- barometer noun An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, often used to forecast weather.
- bellwether noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
Senses
barômetro is used for these senses in English:
- barometer An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
- barometer (figurative, by extension) Anything used as a gauge or indicator.
- bellwether (figuratively) Anything that indicates future trends.
barometer — full definition
- noun An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, often used to forecast weather.
- noun Something used to gauge or indicate a trend or condition.
bellwether — full definition
- noun Something or someone that signals which way a trend, market or opinion is about to move.
- noun The leading sheep of a flock, which traditionally wore a bell around its neck.
- adjective Acting as an early indicator of a wider pattern.