B1 — Intermediatenoun
gradino
step, stair
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
scalinoscaglionegradonepiololivello
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
discesapianopianura
Usage note
'Gradino' and 'scalino' are interchangeable for a step. 'Piolo' is a rung of a ladder. Figuratively, 'fare un gradino' = to move up a level.
Example
"Attento al gradino all'ingresso del negozio!"
"Watch out for the step at the entrance to the shop!"
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