Also means
pulse
Usage Note
Polso covers both 'wrist' (the joint) and 'pulse' (the heartbeat felt there) — context distinguishes them. Sentire il polso means to take someone's pulse. In figurative use, avere polso means to have a firm hand or authority.
Examples
"Il medico mi ha misurato il polso."
Natural Translation
The doctor measured my pulse.
Literal Translation
The doctor to-me has measured the pulse.
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