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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
transport
[sostantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

trasporto

trasporto

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity .Un **trasporto** efficiente è cruciale per lo sviluppo economico e la connettività.
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food truck
[sostantivo]

a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

furgoncino cibo, food truck

furgoncino cibo, food truck

Ex: The festival featured a variety of food trucks offering international cuisine .Il festival ha presentato una varietà di **food truck** che offrivano cucina internazionale.
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subway
[sostantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metropolitana

metropolitana

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Ci sono posti designati per i passeggeri anziani e le donne incinte nella **metropolitana**.
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ferry
[sostantivo]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

traghetto

traghetto

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .Il **traghetto** opera quotidianamente, collegando le due città attraverso il fiume.
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port
[sostantivo]

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

porta

porta

Ex: The cruise ship docked at the port early in the morning .La nave da crociera è attraccata al **porto** di prima mattina.
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airplane
[sostantivo]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

aereo, aeroplano

aereo, aeroplano

Ex: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .**L'aereo** è un modo veloce per viaggiare su lunghe distanze.
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airline
[sostantivo]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

compagnia aerea

compagnia aerea

Ex: The airline offers daily flights from New York to London .La **compagnia aerea** offre voli giornalieri da New York a Londra.
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by
[Preposizione]

used to show the type of transportation used to travel

con

con

Ex: We took a short trip by boat .Abbiamo fatto un breve viaggio **in** barca.
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cabin
[sostantivo]

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

cabina

cabina

Ex: He found his seat in the front of the cabin.Ha trovato il suo posto nella parte anteriore della **cabina**.
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handlebar
[sostantivo]

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

impugnatura

impugnatura

Ex: He noticed a slight wobble in the handlebar, which he had to fix before his next ride .Ha notato una leggera oscillazione nel **manubrio**, che ha dovuto riparare prima della sua prossima corsa.
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jet
[sostantivo]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

jet

jet

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lorry
[sostantivo]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

camion

camion

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .Guidò il **camion** con attenzione, assicurandosi che il carico pesante fosse sicuro per il viaggio.
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to cycle
[Verbo]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

ciclo

ciclo

Ex: In the city , it 's common to see commuters cycling to avoid traffic and reach their destinations faster .In città, è comune vedere i pendolari **pedalare** per evitare il traffico e raggiungere più velocemente le loro destinazioni.
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border
[sostantivo]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

confine

confine

Ex: The border patrol is responsible for monitoring and enforcing immigration laws along the country 's borders.La pattuglia di frontiera è responsabile del monitoraggio e dell'applicazione delle leggi sull'immigrazione lungo le **frontiere** del paese.
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fuel
[sostantivo]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustibile

combustibile

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .Il caminetto era rifornito con abbondante **combustibile** per tenerci al caldo.
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operator
[sostantivo]

a person who uses or controls a machine, device or piece of equipment

operatore

operatore

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parking lot
[sostantivo]

an area in which people leave their vehicles

parcheggio

parcheggio

Ex: We found a spot in the parking lot right next to the entrance , which was super convenient .Abbiamo trovato un posto nel **parcheggio** proprio accanto all'ingresso, il che è stato super conveniente.
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parking space
[sostantivo]

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

parcheggio

parcheggio

Ex: The parking space was too small for her SUV , so she had to look for a larger spot nearby .Lo **spazio di parcheggio** era troppo piccolo per il suo SUV, quindi ha dovuto cercare un posto più grande nelle vicinanze.
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railroad
[sostantivo]

a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them

ringhiera

ringhiera

Ex: The scenic railroad tour offered stunning views of the mountains .Il tour **ferroviario** panoramico offriva viste mozzafiato delle montagne.
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road sign
[sostantivo]

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

segnale stradale

segnale stradale

Ex: The road sign showed the distance to the next gas station .Il **segnale stradale** mostrava la distanza fino alla prossima stazione di servizio.
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rocket
[sostantivo]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

razzo

razzo

Ex: The rocket’s engines ignited , generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth 's gravity and reach space .I motori del **razzo** si sono accesi, generando la spinta necessaria per superare la gravità della Terra e raggiungere lo spazio.
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route
[sostantivo]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

rotta

rotta

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .La nave da crociera ha seguito un **percorso** lungo la costa mediterranea.
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to sail
[Verbo]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

navigare

navigare

Ex: They decided to sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .Hanno deciso di **navigare** attraverso il lago in un luminoso pomeriggio estivo.
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spaceship
[sostantivo]

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

astronave

astronave

Ex: The movie featured a futuristic spaceship capable of traveling to distant star systems .Il film presentava un'**astronave** futuristica capace di viaggiare verso sistemi stellari lontani.
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tunnel
[sostantivo]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

tunnel

tunnel

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .Il sistema della metropolitana include diversi **tunnel** che collegano diverse parti della città.
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vehicle
[sostantivo]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

veicolo

veicolo

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.L'incidente ha coinvolto tre **veicoli**.
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windscreen
[sostantivo]

the front window of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from wind, dust, and other debris while driving

parabrezza

parabrezza

Ex: The windscreen fogged up because of the humidity.Il **parabrezza** si è appannato a causa dell'umidità.
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signpost
[sostantivo]

a sign that provides information such as the distance to a certain place or its direction, usually found at the side of a road

cartello stradale

cartello stradale

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