Il libro Headway - Intermedio - Unità 11

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

musica

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

raccolta

a game designed to be played on a computer

gioco computer

the entire duration of a person's life, from birth to death, or the duration of existence of something in general

vita

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

banda

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

membro

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

sonnifero

a pain in the head, usually persistent

male alla testa, mal di testa

one of the two powerful, large, and bright lights that are placed at the front of vehicles

faro

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

titolo

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

cuffia

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

sede centrale

a stone placed at the head of a grave with the name and dates of the person buried there

lapide

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progressi

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

occhiali da sole

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

sole

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

costume

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

crema di protezione solare

the event during which the sun goes down

tramonto

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

carta di credito

a card given or sent on someone's birthday, featuring celebratory messages or well wishes

biglietto di compleanno

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

patente di guida

a small card that contains contact information for a person or company, used to share and promote professional connections

biglietto da visita

a small bag or sachet containing tea leaves or herbal ingredients used to steep in hot water for brewing tea

bustina

a small cup typically used for drinking tea

tazza da tè

a time in the early evening or afternoon when people have a light meal

ora del tè

a small table designed for serving or enjoying tea, often used in living rooms or dining areas

tavolo da tè

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

soldi, denaro

a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around

astuccio

a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents

valigetta

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

valigia

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

libreria

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

corse automobilistiche

a table on which people have meals

tavolo da pranzo

to serve meals or drinks to customers in a restaurant, café, etc.

tavoli da attesa

a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies

fasciatoio

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

semaforo

a person responsible for monitoring and enforcing parking regulations and traffic rules in a specific area

direttore del traffico

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

ingorgo

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

mal di denti

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

spazzolino da denti

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

dentifricio

a small, usually metal object used to unlock and lock doors by turning a mechanism inside the lock

chiave della porta

a document or resource containing correct answers to questions or exercises, typically used for educational purposes or assessments

chiave di risposta

a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car

chiave auto

a brush for making the hair smooth or tidy

spazzola per capelli

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

parrucchiere

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

taglio di capelli

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

agenzia d'informazioni, agenzia di stampa

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

agenzia di viaggi

a business or firm that deals with the buying, selling, renting, or management of properties on behalf of clients

agenzia immobiliare

a colored paper used to cover and decorate presents

carta da imballaggio

soft, thin paper in sheets or on a roll for cleaning after using the toilet

carta igienica

a type of thick paper used for covering the surface of a wall or ceiling, particularly for decoration

sfondo

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autostrada

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

moto

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

spogliatoio

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

manetta