How to Say ‘Step on the scale’ in Italian
Salga sulla bilancia
SAHL-gah SOOL-lah bee-LAHN-chah
[SAHL-gah SOOL-lah bee-LAHN-chah]
💬 Usage Tip: Sulla is su "on" plus la "the", joined into one word. Likewise su + il becomes sul.
Phrase Breakdown
Salga
[SAHL-gah]
step up / get on (formal)
Formal command of 'salire', to go up or climb onto.
Salga sul lettino, per favore.
Get on the examination bed, please.
sulla
[SOOL-lah]
on the
Indicating the surface or part that supports.
Il cartello sarà sulla schiena dell'ultimo classificato.
The sign will be on the back of the last classified.
bilancia
[bee-LAHN-chah]
scale
Device for measuring weight.
La bilancia è in bagno.
The scale is in the bathroom.
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