libbra
pound
The word 'libbra' is the Italian translation for the English word 'pound'. It is used to express weight in the metric system, and is equivalent to 0.453592 kilograms. It can also refer to the British currency, although in that context, it is usually referred to as 'sterlina'.
Example sentences using: libbra
Posso comprare una libbra di mele, per favore?
Can I buy a pound of apples, please?
This sentence is typically used when shopping, specifically when asking to buy a pound of something such as apples in this example. 'Libbra' translates to 'pound' in English.
Una libbra di piume pesa meno di una libbra di piombo.
A pound of feathers weighs less than a pound of lead.
This sentence is showing the comparison in weight between two different materials using the same measure unit, a pound, which is 'libbra' in Italian. 'Piume' translates to 'feathers' and 'piombo' translates to 'lead' in English.
Ho perso una libbra dopo la mia corsa stamattina.
I lost a pound after my run this morning.
This sentence is discussing weight loss, specifically a pound 'libbra' in weight after doing a specific activity. 'Corsa' is the Italian word for 'run', and 'stamattina' translates to 'this morning' in English.