Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Articoli per la casa

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bookshelf

[sostantivo]

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

mensola per libri

Ex: The antique bookshelf in the study added character to the room's decor.La **libreria** antica nello studio ha aggiunto carattere all'arredamento della stanza.

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carpet

[sostantivo]

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

tappeto

Ex: The soft carpet feels nice under my feet .Il morbido **tappeto** è piacevole sotto i miei piedi.

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curtain

[sostantivo]

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

tenda

Ex: They installed curtains with thermal lining to help regulate room temperature .Hanno installato **tende** con rivestimento termico per aiutare a regolare la temperatura della stanza.

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lamp

[sostantivo]

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

lampada

Ex: They bought a stylish new lamp for their study desk .Hanno comprato una nuova lampada elegante per la loro scrivania da studio.

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furniture

[sostantivo]

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

mobile

Ex: We need to move the heavy furniture to vacuum the carpet .Dobbiamo spostare i **mobili** pesanti per aspirare il tappeto.

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sink

[sostantivo]

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

lavello

Ex: The utility sink in the laundry room was perfect for soaking stained clothing .Il **lavandino** utility nella lavanderia era perfetto per ammollare i vestiti macchiati.

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cooker

[sostantivo]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

fornello

Ex: The electric cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .La **cucina** elettrica ha reso la preparazione dei pasti veloce e facile.

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cupboard

[sostantivo]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

armadio

Ex: They decided to install a new cupboard in the pantry for extra storage .Hanno deciso di installare un nuovo **armadio** nella dispensa per ulteriore spazio di archiviazione.

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tap

[sostantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

rubinetto, valvola

Ex: The plumber fixed the tap, stopping the leak completely .L'idraulico ha riparato il **rubinetto**, fermando completamente la perdita.

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oven

[sostantivo]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

forno

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .Hanno arrostito un pollo intero nel **forno** per la cena della domenica.

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clock

[sostantivo]

a device used to measure and show time

orologio

Ex: The clock on my computer screen shows the current time and date .L'**orologio** sullo schermo del mio computer mostra l'ora e la data corrente.

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washing machine

[sostantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavatrice

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .Il ciclo di centrifuga della **lavatrice** aiuta a rimuovere l'acqua in eccesso dai vestiti.

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armchair

[sostantivo]

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

poltrona, sedia a braccioli

Ex: The living room had a cozy armchair and a matching sofa .Il soggiorno aveva una comoda **poltrona** e un divano coordinato.

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bin

[sostantivo]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

bidone

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Hanno comprato un nuovo **bidone** con coperchio per contenere l'odore.

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blanket

[sostantivo]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

mantello

Ex: The colorful quilted blanket added a touch of warmth and style to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .La coperta trapuntata colorata ha aggiunto un tocco di calore e stile all'arredamento altrimenti semplice della camera da letto.

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bookcase

[sostantivo]

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

libreria

Ex: She had a bookcase full of novels , art books , and a few classic literature pieces .Aveva una **libreria** piena di romanzi, libri d'arte e alcuni classici della letteratura.

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drawer

[sostantivo]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

cassetto

Ex: They installed soft-close drawer slides to prevent slamming and reduce noise in the bedroom furniture.Hanno installato guide per **cassetti** a chiusura morbida per evitare sbattimenti e ridurre il rumore nei mobili da camera.

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key

[sostantivo]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

chiave

Ex: She inserted the key into the lock and turned it to open the door .Ha inserito la **chiave** nella serratura e l'ha girata per aprire la porta.

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pillow

[sostantivo]

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

cuscino

Ex: The hotel provided fluffy pillows for a good night 's sleep .L'hotel ha fornito **cuscini** soffici per una buona notte di sonno.

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refrigerator

[sostantivo]

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

refrigerante

Ex: The fridge has a freezer section for storing frozen foods.Il **frigorifero** ha una sezione congelatore per conservare i cibi surgelati.

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rubbish

[sostantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

spazzatura

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .Il consiglio ha implementato nuovi bidoni per i **rifiuti** per incoraggiare il corretto smaltimento dei rifiuti nella comunità.

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shelf

[sostantivo]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

scaffale

Ex: We need to buy brackets to support the heavy shelf for the garage .Dobbiamo comprare delle staffe per sostenere la pesante scaffalatura del garage.

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sofa

[sostantivo]

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

divano

Ex: We bought a new sofa to replace the old one .Abbiamo comprato un nuovo **divano** per sostituire quello vecchio.

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towel

[sostantivo]

a piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying your body or things such as dishes

asciugamano

Ex: The hotel provides fresh towels for the guests every day .L'hotel fornisce **asciugamani** freschi agli ospiti ogni giorno.

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