Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 1

being the most important among others of its kind

principale

most significant or important

principale

displaying or possessing typical features or qualities of a particular person, place, or thing

caratteristica

something that is considered typical of a person, place, or thing and identifies them

tratto

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

prova

an indication or evidence of the former presence or existence of something

traccia

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

successo

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

successo

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

perplesso

confusing or difficult to understand, requiring extensive thought and analysis to make sense of the situation or problem at hand

sconcertante

an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent

bando

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

antenato

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

desiderio

a strong desire or impulse to do something

esortare

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prosperare

to quickly grow in a successful way

fiorire

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

legame

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

collegamento

to live or dwell in a place, especially as a permanent resident

abitare

to reside at the place where one works or studies, usually in provided accommodation on the premises

vivere in

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

funzione

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

crociera

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insonnia

a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo

borsa

a prearranged time for children to get together and play, typically with a parent or caregiver present

data di riproduzione

an event, typically for children or teenagers, where one or more people stay overnight at the home of a friend, usually for socializing, entertainment, and shared activities

dormire fuori

the condition of forgetting or being unable to recall past events or information, ranging from minor forgetfulness to more severe forms, such as dementia or amnesia

perdita di memoria

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

pannolino

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

strisciare

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

stabilirsi

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

rompere la scuola

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

infante

a boy attending school

scolaro

one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other

amante

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

soldato

the principle of moral or legal righteousness, equity, and impartiality

giustizia

referring to the behavior or attitudes that are typical of children, such as immaturity, impulsivity, and a lack of emotional self-control

infanzia

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

fase

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

raschiare

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

mutuo

a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels, typically used for leisurely rides

trasporto

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

appuntamento

to move to a higher position or rank

promuovere

possessing or displaying good judgment and practicality

ragionevole

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

occhiali

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

allenarsi

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

dolore

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

dolore

to fill in a black and white outline or picture with colors using crayons, markers, or other coloring materials

dipingere

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

sdraiati a letto

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

divorziato

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

capricci

a cast-iron stove that is round or cylindrical in shape, with a bulging belly-like protrusion in the middle that serves as a combustion chamber

panciotto

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam

secchione

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

andare in discoteca

to stand or move in an unsteady or unstable manner, as if about to lose balance or topple over

barcollare

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

fare un pisolino

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

guardare

to have an excessive or exaggerated opinion of one's own abilities, attractiveness, importance, or value

pensare

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

sottovalutare

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

prendersi cura di

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

pensare per te stesso

to consider something while deciding what to do

pensare a

to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance

adulare te stesso

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

battere il ginocchio

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

grigio

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

per favore qualcuno