Il libro Headway - Intermedio - Unità 3

the state of being steady or stable, where things are in proper proportion or harmony

equilibrio

to view a specific page or website

aprire

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

social media

the act of moving on foot at a fast pace, often faster than walking, as a form of exercise or to travel a distance quickly

corsa, gara

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

guardare

to use our voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

cantare

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

coro

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

lavorare a maglia

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

cucire, unire

to travel or move from one location to another

andare

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

palestra

the act of buying goods from stores

spese

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

fare

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

fai-da-te, bricolage

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

yoga

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

giocare

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

squash

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

sport acquatici

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

ciclo

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

campeggio

a game designed to be played on a computer

gioco computer

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

equitazione

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

jogging

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casco

a way of instruction through repetition and a lot of practice

trapano

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

meditazione

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

attività sportive

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

vendita

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

sella

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

ago

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

filo

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

sacco a pelo

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

cacciavite

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

tavolo da surf

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

scheda negozio

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

tute da ginnastica

the part of a bicycle that connects the front fork to the frame, allowing it to turn for steering

direzione, testa di sterzo

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

tappetino

short pants that end either above or at the knees

pantaloncini

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tenda

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

racchetta

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

muta da sub

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

sorseggiare

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

spettinato

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

jet set

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

carta di credito

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

salario minimo

with crucial significance or paramount importance

vitale

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

paga

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

aumento

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

televisione

to choose something among other things

preferire