Il libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lezione 2A

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

vacanza

to travel or move from one location to another

andare

in or traveling to a different country

all'estero

to move from a person or place

andare via

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

fine settimana

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobus

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

campeggio

a short journey we take on foot

passeggiata, camminata

to come to be or to happen

venire avanti

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

uscire

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

notte

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

visita turistica

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

sciistico

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

nuoto

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

fare surf

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

pesca

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

reservare

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

volo

connected to or via the Internet

online

to get something in exchange for paying money

comprare

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

ricordo

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

restare, soggiornare

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

hotel

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

campeggio

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

amico

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

prendere il sole

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

spiaggia

to hold or own something

avere

an enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

buon momento

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

spendere

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

soldi, denaro

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

tempo

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

affittare

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

appartamento

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

noleggiare, assumere

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicicletta

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

sciare

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

comodo

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

lussuoso

kind and nice toward other people

amichevole

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

utile

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

rumoroso

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

bellissima, bello

very beautiful or attractive

bellissimo

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

caldo

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

soleggiato

having the simplest form without extra complexity

base

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sporco

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

scomodo

not kind or nice toward other people

antipatico

not providing any assistance or useful help in making a situation better or easier

inutile

(of a space) filled with things or people

affollato

to a great extent or degree

tanto

having a lot of strong winds

ventoso

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

nebbioso

having many clouds up in the sky

nuvoloso

worthy of being approved or admired

nobile

very great and pleasant

meraviglioso

extremely amazing and great

fantastico

said to show that we are agreeing to do something or we agree with something

ok

rather good or pleasant

non male

to an acceptable extent

bene

extremely unpleasant, bad, or disagreeable

terribile

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

fotografia

extremely unpleasant or bad

orribile

extremely bad or unpleasant

terribile