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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Famiglia e connessioni sociali

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
close-knit
[aggettivo]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

affiatato

affiatato

Ex: They have a close-knit relationship built on trust and shared experiences .Hanno una relazione **stretta** basata sulla fiducia e su esperienze condivise.
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extended family
[sostantivo]

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

famiglia allargata

famiglia allargata

Ex: The extended family helped raise the children , providing additional care and guidance .La **famiglia allargata** ha aiutato a crescere i bambini, fornendo cure e guida aggiuntive.
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foster parent
[sostantivo]

a person who takes someone else's child and raises them without legally becoming their parent

genitore adottivo

genitore adottivo

Ex: She found great joy and fulfillment in her role as a foster parent, helping children thrive .Ha trovato grande gioia e realizzazione nel suo ruolo di **genitore affidatario**, aiutando i bambini a prosperare.
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to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant to keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention.
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lifelong
[aggettivo]

lasting the whole of a person's life

che dura tutta la vita

che dura tutta la vita

Ex: The organization aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for adults .L'organizzazione mira a fornire opportunità di apprendimento **per tutta la vita** per gli adulti.
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to meet up
[Verbo]

to come together with someone, usually by prior arrangement or plan in order to spend time or do something together

incontrarsi, vedersi

incontrarsi, vedersi

Ex: Last weekend , we met up at the concert and had a great time .Lo scorso weekend, ci siamo **incontrati** al concerto e ci siamo divertiti molto.
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to do what one has promised

Ex: Politicians rarely keep their word after being elected.
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lone parent
[sostantivo]

a person who raises a child or children without a spouse or partner

genitore single, genitore solitario

genitore single, genitore solitario

Ex: I grew up with a lone parent who worked hard for us.Sono cresciuto con un **genitore single** che ha lavorato duramente per noi.
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to not do something one has promised or agreed to do

ritirarsi, tirarsi indietro

ritirarsi, tirarsi indietro

Ex: The buyer backed out of the deal the day before they were due to sign the contract.L'acquirente **si è tirato indietro** dall'accordo il giorno prima che dovessero firmare il contratto.
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to maintain contact or communication with someone

Ex: She said she would keep in touch with me after she starts her new job.
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to visit someone or somewhere quickly and usually without planning, often for a short time

fare un salto, passare rapidamente

fare un salto, passare rapidamente

Ex: I am popping over to the store to grab some milk .Sto **facendo un salto** al negozio per prendere del latte.
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in common
[avverbio]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

in comune

in comune

Ex: The students found they had a passion for science in common.
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social glue
[sostantivo]

something that helps hold a society or community together by promoting unity, trust, and cooperation

collante sociale, legame sociale

collante sociale, legame sociale

Ex: Language and humor often work as informal social glue in groups.La lingua e l'umorismo spesso funzionano come una **colla sociale** informale nei gruppi.
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to ask out
[Verbo]

to invite someone on a date, particularly a romantic one

chiedere a qualcuno di uscire

chiedere a qualcuno di uscire

Ex: He's too shy to ask his classmate out.È troppo timido per **chiedere di uscire** al suo compagno di classe.
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to embrace
[Verbo]

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own

abbracciare, adottare

abbracciare, adottare

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business had to embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .Per rimanere competitiva, l'azienda ha dovuto **abbracciare** strategie di marketing digitale ed espandere la sua presenza online.
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to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

passare il tempo

passare il tempo

Ex: Do you want to hang out after school and grab a bite to eat ?Vuoi **uscire** dopo scuola e prendere qualcosa da mangiare?
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a secret, embarrassing, or shameful fact from the past that someone tries to keep hidden

Ex: If you've got a skeleton in the cupboard, it will probably be exposed during this campaign.
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upbringing
[sostantivo]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

educazione

educazione

Ex: Despite a difficult upbringing, she overcame many challenges and succeeded in life .Nonostante un'**educazione** difficile, ha superato molte sfide e ha avuto successo nella vita.
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peer
[sostantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

pari, uguale

pari, uguale

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .Nonostante fosse nuova in azienda, si è rapidamente affermata come una **pari** tra i suoi colleghi grazie al duro lavoro e all'esperienza.
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to dump
[Verbo]

to end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair

scaricare, piantare

scaricare, piantare

Ex: James regretted the way he chose to dump his long-term partner , realizing later that he should have been more considerate .James si è pentito del modo in cui ha scelto di **lasciare** il suo partner di lunga data, rendendosi conto più tardi che avrebbe dovuto essere più premuroso.
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to go off
[Verbo]

to experience a loss of interest or liking towards someone or something

smettila di piacerti

smettila di piacerti

Ex: I went off sushi after I got food poisoning from a bad experience at a restaurant .Mi sono **stufato** del sushi dopo aver avuto un'intossicazione alimentare a causa di una brutta esperienza in un ristorante.
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ancestry
[sostantivo]

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendenza

ascendenza

Ex: The ancestry of the family can be seen in old portraits .
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roots
[sostantivo]

the state of being connected to or originating from a specific place, culture, or background

radici, origini

radici, origini

Ex: He takes pride in his roots, carrying his family 's history with him .Lui è orgoglioso delle sue **radici**, portando con sé la storia della sua famiglia.
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courting
[sostantivo]

the act of a man seeking the affections of a woman, typically with the intention of marriage

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to go out
[Verbo]

to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

uscire (con qualcuno)

uscire (con qualcuno)

Ex: They started going out together after realizing their shared interests and values.Hanno iniziato a **uscire insieme** dopo aver realizzato i loro interessi e valori condivisi.
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intimacy
[sostantivo]

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

Ex: After years of shared experiences and heartfelt conversations , their intimacy as friends allowed them to understand each other 's hopes and fears without needing to say a word .
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handful
[sostantivo]

a person or thing that is difficult to manage or handle, often due to being energetic, demanding, or troublesome

manciata, rompiscatole

manciata, rompiscatole

Ex: He ’s a handful, but you ca n’t help but admire his energy .È un **pugno**, ma non puoi fare a meno di ammirare la sua energia.
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to unexpectedly meet someone, particularly someone familiar

imbattersi in, incontrare per caso

imbattersi in, incontrare per caso

Ex: The siblings often bump into each other at the local park .I fratelli spesso si **incontrano** al parco locale.
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comrade
[sostantivo]

a friend or companion who regularly spends time with another

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to nurture
[Verbo]

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

allevare, prendersi cura

allevare, prendersi cura

Ex: Early childhood educators focus on nurturing the social and cognitive development of young learners .Gli educatori della prima infanzia si concentrano sul **nutrire** lo sviluppo sociale e cognitivo dei giovani apprendisti.
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adolescent
[sostantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescenza

adolescenza

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .Gli **adolescenti** spesso sperimentano emozioni intense mentre crescono.
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applause
[sostantivo]

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

applauso

applauso

Ex: The orchestra received a standing ovation for their exceptional performance.L'orchestra ha ricevuto una **ovazione** in piedi per la loro performance eccezionale.
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feast
[sostantivo]

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

festa

festa

Ex: The birthday feast was a grand affair , with a variety of dishes prepared to delight the honored guests and mark the occasion joyfully .
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procession
[sostantivo]

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

Ex: The annual Independence Day procession featured representatives from various cultural groups showcasing their traditional attire .
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milestone
[sostantivo]

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

pietra miliare, traguardo

pietra miliare, traguardo

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .La nuova legge segna una **pietra miliare** negli sforzi di protezione ambientale.
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advisee
[sostantivo]

a person who is receiving guidance, instruction, or supervision from an advisor, typically in an academic, professional, or mentorship context

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to mark
[Verbo]

to recognize or commemorate a significant occasion by performing a specific action or ritual

marcare, celebrare

marcare, celebrare

Ex: Residents of the village mark the start of the harvest season with a lively festival , featuring music , dance , and traditional rituals .Gli abitanti del villaggio **segnano** l'inizio della stagione del raccolto con un festival vivace, caratterizzato da musica, danze e rituali tradizionali.
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