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sbalzo

sudden jump

noun ZBAHL-tsoh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

jolt

Usage Note

Sbalzo captures a sudden, sharp movement or change — uno sbalzo di temperatura (a temperature spike) is a very common collocation. It also refers to a jolt or lurch in a vehicle. In art and metalwork, sbalzo or lavoro a sbalzo means repoussé (a raised-relief technique worked from behind), a meaning unrelated to movement.

Examples

"Uno sbalzo di temperatura può fare ammalare."

Natural Translation

A sudden temperature change can make you ill.

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