No. 188 in Italian
grado
"Grado" in Italian means "degree" or "level" in English.
In a sentence
Sono in grado di completare questo compito.
I am capable of completing this task.
Here, 'in grado' is used as an idiomatic expression meaning 'capable' or 'able to'.
La temperatura è scesa di cinque gradi durante la notte.
The temperature dropped by five degrees during the night.
In this sentence, 'gradi' refers to units of temperature measurement, like degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Il suo grado nel corso è eccellente.
His/her rank in the course is excellent.
'Grado' here indicates a ranking or level achieved in a context such as education or performance.
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