Il libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lezione 8B

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

trovare

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

dire

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

indossare

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

vestiti

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

portare

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

borsa

a child who is very young, usually too young to walk or speak

bambino, infante

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

vincere

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

partita

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

medaglia

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

premio

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

guadagnare

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

salario

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

soldi, denaro

to have some information about something

sapere, conoscere

in a way that is right, good, or satisfactory

bene

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

incontrare

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

primo

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

tempo

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

ore

to want something to happen or be true

sperare

having a quality that is satisfying

buona

used for forming future tenses

futuro semplice

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

succedere

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

fare

to remain in a state of expectation or anticipation for something or someone

aspettare

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobus

an extended duration of time that is typically longer than what is considered normal or expected

lungo

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

guardare

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

sembrare

emotionally feeling good

felice

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

sembra

a child's female parent

madre

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

modello

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

perdere

students as a whole that are taught together

classe

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perdere

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

occhiali

to come to a place with someone or something

portare

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

dizionario

to make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition

riportare

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacanza

to reach for something and hold it

prendere

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

parapioggia

a place where children learn things from teachers

scuola

to expect or hope for something

cercare

feeling ashamed or sad about something that one has or has not done

spiacente

a word we say when we see someone and want to greet them, or when we begin to talk on the phone

ciao

to use words and give someone information

raccontare

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

barzelletta

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

trovano

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

fare

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

comportarsi male

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

non riuscire, fallire

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

superare, passare

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

risultato

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

rivedere

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.

portare

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

fotografia

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

gioielleria

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisione

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

prestare

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

prendere in

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

ascoltare

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

rumore

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

campanello

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

ascoltare

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

musica

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio