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Il libro Headway - Principiante - Unità 11

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 11 del libro di corso Headway Beginner, come "pesante", "bloccare", "provare", ecc.

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Headway - Beginner
pilot
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

pilota

pilota

Ex: The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight .Il **pilota** ha controllato l'aereo prima del volo a lungo raggio.
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interpreter
[sostantivo]

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

interprete

interprete

Ex: The tourist guide acted as an interpreter for the group in the foreign country .La guida turistica ha agito come **interprete** per il gruppo nel paese straniero.
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mechanic
[sostantivo]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

meccanico

meccanico

Ex: The local mechanic shop offers affordable and reliable services .L'officina **meccanica** locale offre servizi convenienti e affidabili.
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athlete
[sostantivo]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

atleta

atleta

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .Il giovane **atleta** aspirava a rappresentare il suo paese alle Olimpiadi.
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clever
[aggettivo]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

intelligente

intelligente

Ex: The clever comedian delighted the audience with their witty jokes and clever wordplay .Il comico **intelligente** ha deliziato il pubblico con le sue battute spiritose e i suoi giochi di parole astuti.
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safe
[aggettivo]

protected from any danger

sicuro

sicuro

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .Dopo che la tempesta è passata, si sono sentiti **al sicuro** per tornare alle loro case e valutare i danni.
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heavy
[aggettivo]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

pasante

pasante

Ex: She needed help to lift the heavy furniture during the move .Aveva bisogno di aiuto per sollevare i mobili **pesanti** durante il trasloco.
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popular
[aggettivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popolare

popolare

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .Le sue canzoni sono **popolari** perché sono facili da ballare.
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dangerous
[aggettivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

pericoloso

pericoloso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.Il sentiero di montagna è scivoloso e considerato **pericoloso**.
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terrible
[aggettivo]

extremely bad or unpleasant

terribile

terribile

Ex: He felt terrible about forgetting his friend 's birthday and wanted to make it up to them .
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to help
[Verbo]

to give someone what they need

aiutare

aiutare

Ex: He helped her find a new job .L'ha **aiutata** a trovare un nuovo lavoro.
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wet
[aggettivo]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

umido

umido

Ex: They ran for shelter when the rain started and got their clothes wet.Sono corsi a ripararsi quando ha iniziato a piovere e si sono **bagnati** i vestiti.
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grand
[aggettivo]

magnificent in size and appearance

grandioso

grandioso

Ex: The grand yacht was equipped with luxurious amenities and state-of-the-art technology .Il **grande** yacht era equipato con servizi di lusso e tecnologia all'avanguardia.
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lost
[aggettivo]

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

perduto

perduto

Ex: He felt lost after moving to a new city, struggling to find his way around and make new friends.Si sentiva **perso** dopo essersi trasferito in una nuova città, lottando per orientarsi e fare nuove amicizie.
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to hurt
[Verbo]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

ferire, far male

ferire, far male

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .Stava correndo e si è **ferita** al muscolo della coscia.
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to lift
[Verbo]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

elevare, sollevare

elevare, sollevare

Ex: The team has lifted the trophy after winning the championship .La squadra ha **sollevato** il trofeo dopo aver vinto il campionato.
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to lock
[Verbo]

to secure something with a lock or seal

chiudere a chiave

chiudere a chiave

Ex: They locked the windows during the storm last night .Hanno **bloccato** le finestre durante la tempesta ieri sera.
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to miss
[Verbo]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

perdere

perdere

Ex: She was so engrossed in her book that she missed her metro stop .Era così immersa nel suo libro che **perse** la fermata della metro.
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to take
[Verbo]

to reach for something and hold it

prendere

prendere

Ex: She took the cookie I offered her and thanked me .Lei ha **preso** il biscotto che le ho offerto e mi ha ringraziato.
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to mend
[Verbo]

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

ricucire

ricucire

Ex: The carpenter will mend the cracked wooden door by reinforcing it with additional support .Il falegname **riparerà** la porta di legno crepata rinforzandola con un supporto aggiuntivo.
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to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

spegnere

spegnere

Ex: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking .Assicurati di **spegnere** il fornello quando hai finito di cucinare.
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to arrive
[Verbo]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

arrivare

arrivare

Ex: We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .Siamo partiti presto per assicurarci di **arrivare** al luogo del concerto prima che iniziasse lo spettacolo.
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to try
[Verbo]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

provare

provare

Ex: We tried to find a parking spot but had to park far away .Abbiamo **provato** a trovare un parcheggio ma abbiamo dovuto parcheggiare lontano.
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to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volare

volare

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Guarda le nuvole; gli aerei devono **volare** attraverso di esse tutto il tempo.
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to surf
[Verbo]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

navigare

navigare

Ex: Instead of watching a specific show , I prefer to surf through TV channels and see what 's on .Invece di guardare uno spettacolo specifico, preferisco **navigare** tra i canali TV e vedere cosa c'è.
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guitar
[sostantivo]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

chitarra

chitarra

Ex: We gathered around the campfire , singing songs accompanied by the guitar.Ci siamo riuniti intorno al falò, cantando canzoni accompagnate dalla **chitarra**.
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violin
[sostantivo]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

violino

violino

Ex: We gathered around as she performed a heartfelt solo on her violin.Ci siamo radunati intorno a lei mentre eseguiva un solo commovente sul suo **violino**.
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smartphone
[sostantivo]

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone

smartphone

Ex: He could n't imagine a day without using his smartphone for work and leisure .Non poteva immaginare un giorno senza usare il suo **smartphone** per lavoro e svago.
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to send
[Verbo]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

inviare

inviare

Ex: They promised to send the signed contract to us by the end of the week .Hanno promesso di **inviare** il contratto firmato a noi entro la fine della settimana.
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message
[sostantivo]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

messaggio

messaggio

Ex: The email contained an important business message.L'email conteneva un importante **messaggio** commerciale.
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photograph
[sostantivo]

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

fotografia

fotografia

Ex: She took a beautiful photograph of the sunset over the ocean .Ha scattato una **fotografia** bellissima del tramonto sull'oceano.
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mile
[sostantivo]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

miglio

miglio

Ex: The bicycle race covers a distance of 100 miles.La gara di biciclette copre una distanza di 100 **miglia**.
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meter
[sostantivo]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

metre

metre

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .Il sentiero escursionistico è segnato ogni 100 **metri** per la navigazione.
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to ride
[Verbo]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

guidare, andare in

guidare, andare in

Ex: John decided to ride his road bike to work , opting for a more eco-friendly and health-conscious commute .John ha deciso di **andare** in bici da corsa al lavoro, optando per un pendolarismo più ecologico e attento alla salute.
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horse
[sostantivo]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

cavallo

cavallo

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .Il maestoso **cavallo** galoppava attraverso il campo aperto.
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kind
[sostantivo]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

tipo

tipo

Ex: The store sells products of various kinds, from electronics to clothing .Il negozio vende prodotti di **varie tipologie**, dall'elettronica all'abbigliamento.
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everything
[Pronome]

all things, events, etc.

tutto quanto

tutto quanto

Ex: As a chef , he loves to experiment with flavors , trying everything from spicy to sweet dishes .
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something
[Pronome]

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

qualcosa

qualcosa

Ex: Let 's go out and do something fun this weekend .Usciamo e facciamo **qualcosa** di divertente questo fine settimana.
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slowly
[avverbio]

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

lentamente

Ex: The snail moved slowly but steadily towards the leaf .La lumaca si è mossa **lentamente** ma costantemente verso la foglia.
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fluently
[avverbio]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

fluentemente

fluentemente

Ex: The pianist played the complex piece fluently, showcasing mastery of the instrument .Il poeta ha **fluentemente** trasmesso emozioni complesse in poche righe.
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ticket booth
[sostantivo]

a small structure or booth where tickets for various events or attractions are sold in person

biglietteria

biglietteria

Ex: They built a new ticket booth at the stadium for faster service .
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cost
[sostantivo]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

prezzo, costo

prezzo, costo

Ex: The cost of the dress was more than she could afford .Il **costo** del vestito era più di quanto potesse permettersi.
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to pay
[Verbo]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

pagare

pagare

Ex: He paid the taxi driver for the ride to the airport .Ha **pagato** il tassista per il viaggio all'aeroporto.
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bill
[sostantivo]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

bolletta

bolletta

Ex: The bill included detailed charges for each item they ordered .Il **conto** includeva addebiti dettagliati per ogni articolo che hanno ordinato.
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button
[sostantivo]

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

bottone

bottone

Ex: The jacket has three buttons in the front for closing it .La giacca ha tre **bottoni** nella parte anteriore per chiuderla.
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worldwide
[avverbio]

in or to all parts of the world

mondiale

mondiale

Ex: The pandemic caused worldwide disruption to travel.La pandemia ha causato un'interruzione **mondiale** dei viaggi.
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