Il libro Headway - Intermedio - Unità 7

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

linguaggio del corpo

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordere

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

esplodere

a thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration

palloncino

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

battere

to go upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock for sport

salire

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

scala a pioli

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

colpire

a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together

chiodo

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

abbracciare

closely joined or connected

stretto

to hit a thing or person with the foot

calciare

the oval-shaped ball that is used for playing American football

football

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

inginocchiarsi

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

pregare

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

puntare

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

fucile, pistola

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

scalfire

a wound or small injury caused by the bite of an insect, often resulting in itching, swelling, or irritation

morso di insetto

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

fissare, guardare fisso

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

finestra

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

sibilare

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

melodia, canzone

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

leccare

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

gelato

to walk firmly with regular steps

marciare

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldato

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

freddezza, ignorare

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

vediamo le cose allo stesso modo

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

superare

to speak or argue in vain, with little or no chance of being listened to or heeded

sprecare fiato invano

impossible or very hard to control

incontrollabile

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

provocare

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

fare storie

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

essere avidi

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

scherzare con qualcuno in modo amichevole

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

amare

feeling great anger

furioso

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorare

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valere

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

capire

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

essere d'accordo

used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness

fuori controllo

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

scherzare

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

cuore

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

testa

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

mano

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

piede