Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 3

to move to a higher place

avanzare

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

siediti

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

rannicchiati

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

Considerarsi superiore a qualcuno

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

stendersi

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

alzare

to set money or resources aside for future use

risparmiare

to become faster

accelerare

to become silent or less noisy

calmati

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

abbattere

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

rellentare

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

commerciare

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

vestirsi elegantemente

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

scemo giù

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

vestiti giù

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

costituire

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

accendi

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

avviarlo

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

state indietro

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

rompere

to make something stop working

chiudere

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

finire

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

comprare

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

usare

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

individuare

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

stabilirsi

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

dimenticare nel tempo

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

crescere

to no longer be asleep

svegliarsi

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

correre giù

to speak in a louder voice

parlare a voce più alta

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

alleggerisci

to become less angry, upset, or worried

calmare

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

smettere, abbandonare

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

deludere

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

benestante

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

depressione

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

stravagante

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

benestante

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

Tira fuori le palle.

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

viziato

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

giocare lassu

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

ricco

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

disagio

rich and financially successful

prospero

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modesto

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

attento

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

essere nei guai

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

dalle stalle alle stelle, dalla miseria alla ricchezza

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

[fare] una fortuna

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time

avere un momento difficile