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

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

proprietà

proprietà

Ex: The deed and title documents confirm ownership of the property and its legal boundaries .Gli atti e i documenti del titolo confermano la proprietà del **immobile** e i suoi confini legali.
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cottage
[sostantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

casetta di campagna

casetta di campagna

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .Sognavano di andare in pensione in una piccola **cottage** nella campagna inglese.
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mall
[sostantivo]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

centro commerciale

centro commerciale

Ex: The mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .Il **centro commerciale** offre un'ampia varietà di negozi, dalle boutique di alta gamma ai negozi economici.
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palace
[sostantivo]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palazzo

palazzo

Ex: The sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .Il **palazzo** del sultano era un capolavoro dell'architettura islamica, con intricate decorazioni in piastrelle, minareti svettanti e rigogliosi cortili interni.
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prison
[sostantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prigione

prigione

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ha scritto lettere alla sua famiglia dal **carcere**, esprimendo il suo amore e il suo desiderio per loro.
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clinic
[sostantivo]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

clinica

clinica

Ex: They opened a free clinic in the community to provide healthcare services to underserved populations .Hanno aperto una **clinica** gratuita nella comunità per fornire servizi sanitari alle popolazioni svantaggiate.
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guest house
[sostantivo]

a small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay

pensione

pensione

Ex: Business travelers appreciated the convenience of the guest house, with its proximity to the conference center and shuttle service to the airport .I viaggiatori d'affari hanno apprezzato la comodità della **casa degli ospiti**, con la sua vicinanza al centro congressi e il servizio navetta per l'aeroporto.
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ruin
[sostantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

rovinare

rovinare

Ex: The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city .Il team archeologico ha scoperto le **rovine** di un'antica città.
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monument
[sostantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .Il Taj Mahal è uno **stupendo monumento** costruito in memoria della amata moglie dell'imperatore Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal.
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town hall
[sostantivo]

a building in which the officials of a town work

municipio

municipio

Ex: Local elections are supervised at the town hall.Le elezioni locali sono supervisionate nel **municipio**.
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youth club
[sostantivo]

a community organization that provides recreational, educational, and social activities for young people

club giovanile, centro giovanile

club giovanile, centro giovanile

Ex: The youth club raised funds to improve the playground in their neighborhood.Il **club giovanile** ha raccolto fondi per migliorare il parco giochi nel loro quartiere.
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apartment block
[sostantivo]

a large building that contains multiple flats on different floors, typically designed for people to live in

palazzo di appartamenti, condominio

palazzo di appartamenti, condominio

Ex: An apartment block fire drill is scheduled for next week to ensure everyone knows the evacuation routes .È prevista un'esercitazione antincendio in un **palazzo di appartamenti** la prossima settimana per assicurarsi che tutti conoscano le vie di evacuazione.
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neighborhood
[sostantivo]

an area or district of a town or city that forms a community

vicinato

vicinato

Ex: We live in a neighborhood that has a lot of parks and green spaces .Viviamo in un **quartiere** che ha molti parchi e spazi verdi.
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business district
[sostantivo]

an area of a city where the majority of commercial activities, offices, and financial institutions are located

quartiere degli affari, distretto commerciale

quartiere degli affari, distretto commerciale

Ex: The company ’s headquarters are in the heart of the business district.La sede dell'azienda si trova nel cuore del **distretto finanziario**.
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convenient
[aggettivo]

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

conveniente, pratico

conveniente, pratico

Ex: He arranged the meeting at a time that was convenient for everyone .Ha organizzato l'incontro in un momento **conveniente** per tutti.
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cozy
[aggettivo]

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

accogliente

accogliente

Ex: We sat in the cozy café, sipping hot cocoa and watching the rain outside.Ci siamo seduti nel **accogliente** caffè, sorseggiando cioccolata calda e guardando la pioggia fuori.
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terraced
[aggettivo]

(of a number of identical houses) forming a continuous row by sharing common dividing walls

a schiera, in fila continua

a schiera, in fila continua

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storey
[sostantivo]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piano

piano

Ex: The second storey provides a beautiful view of the garden .Il **piano** offre una bella vista del giardino.
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stunning
[aggettivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

bellissimo

bellissimo

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Gli effetti speciali del film erano così **sbalorditivi** che sembravano quasi reali.
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picturesque
[aggettivo]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pittoresco

pittoresco

Ex: The picturesque coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .La **pittoresca** città costiera vantava spiagge sabbiose e graziose casette.
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residential
[aggettivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residenziale

residenziale

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers.Il distretto **residenziale** è comodamente situato vicino a scuole, parchi e centri commerciali.
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spacious
[aggettivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

spazioso

spazioso

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .La sala conferenze era **spaziosa**, in grado di ospitare riunioni con grandi gruppi di persone.
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luxurious
[aggettivo]

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

lussuoso

lussuoso

Ex: He enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle , traveling in private jets and staying at five-star hotels .Godette di uno stile di vita **lussuoso**, viaggiando in jet privati e soggiornando in hotel a cinque stelle.
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furnished
[aggettivo]

(of a house, apartment, etc.) available to be rented or purchased with the necessary furniture already provided

arredato

arredato

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empty
[aggettivo]

with no one or nothing inside

vuoto

vuoto

Ex: The empty gas tank left them stranded on the side of the road , miles from the nearest gas station .Il serbatoio del gas **vuoto** li ha lasciati bloccati sul ciglio della strada, a miglia dalla stazione di servizio più vicina.
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messy
[aggettivo]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

disordinato, caotico

disordinato, caotico

Ex: The construction site was messy, with piles of debris and equipment scattered around .Il cantiere era **disordinato**, con mucchi di detriti e attrezzature sparse ovunque.
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untidy
[aggettivo]

not properly organized or cared for

disordinato

disordinato

Ex: Untidy clothes were piled on the chair in the corner of the room .Vestiti **disordinati** erano ammucchiati sulla sedia nell'angolo della stanza.
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garage
[sostantivo]

a place where vehicles are serviced or repaired

garage

garage

Ex: He left his motorcycle at the garage overnight .Ha lasciato la sua moto in **officina** durante la notte.
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facility
[sostantivo]

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

attrezzature

attrezzature

Ex: The school district built a new educational facility to accommodate growing enrollment .Il distretto scolastico ha costruito una nuova **struttura** educativa per accogliere l'aumento delle iscrizioni.
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location
[sostantivo]

the geographic position of someone or something

luogo

luogo

Ex: She found a secluded location by the lake to relax and unwind .Ha trovato un **posto** appartato vicino al lago per rilassarsi e svagarsi.
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to locate
[Verbo]

to assign or establish a specific place or position for something

localizzare, collocare

localizzare, collocare

Ex: The city plans to locate more public restrooms in busy tourist areas .La città intende **collocare** più bagni pubblici nelle aree turistiche affollate.
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zone
[sostantivo]

a specific area with unique characteristics

zona

zona

Ex: He entered the no-phone zone to focus on his work .È entrato nella **zona** senza telefono per concentrarsi sul suo lavoro.
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step
[sostantivo]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

gradino

gradino

Ex: The spiral staircase wound its way up to the tower 's observation deck , with each step offering breathtaking views of the city below .La scala a chiocciola si snodava fino alla piattaforma di osservazione della torre, con ogni **gradino** che offriva viste mozzafiato sulla città sottostante.
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ceiling
[sostantivo]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

tetto

tetto

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.Lei giace sul pavimento, immaginando forme sul **soffitto**.
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cellar
[sostantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

cantina

cantina

Ex: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer .La vecchia **cantina** aveva spesse pareti di pietra che la mantenevano fresca anche in estate.
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suburb
[sostantivo]

a residential area outside a city

sobborgo

sobborgo

Ex: In the suburb, neighbors often gather for community events , fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and support among residents .Nella **periferia**, i vicini spesso si riuniscono per eventi comunitari, favorendo un forte senso di cameratismo e sostegno tra i residenti.
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