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Il libro Headway - Avanzato - Unità 5

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 5 del libro di testo Headway Advanced, come "stereotipo", "robustamente", "concessione", ecc.

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Headway - Advanced
nationality
[sostantivo]

the state of legally belonging to a country

nazionalità

nazionalità

Ex: nationality does not determine your abilities or character .
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stereotype
[sostantivo]

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

stereotipo

stereotipo

Ex: The ad challenged stereotype that certain jobs are only for men .
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Britain
[sostantivo]

the island containing England, Scotland, and Wales

Bretagna

Bretagna

Ex: The Prime Minister Britain addressed the nation on television last night .
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British
[sostantivo]

a person from the United Kingdom

Britannico

Britannico

Ex: British supported the international event with enthusiasm .
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Briton
[sostantivo]

a person who is of British nationality, descent, or origin

Britannico

Britannico

Ex: Briton living abroad often misses British tea and biscuits .
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Brit
[sostantivo]

someone from Britain, typically of British nationality or origin

britannico

britannico

Ex: The film, directed by a talented Brit, received critical acclaim.
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English
[sostantivo]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

inglese

inglese

Ex: Their school requires all students to English.
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Welsh
[sostantivo]

a person from Wales or someone of Welsh descent

Gallese

Gallese

Ex: Many Welsh speak both English Welsh fluently .
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Gaelic
[sostantivo]

any of the Celtic languages spoken in Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man

Gaelico

Gaelico

Ex: Learning Gaelic helped him better understand the history of his family’s homeland.
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Scotland
[sostantivo]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Scozia

Scozia

Ex: Scotland has a unique legal system and education system , which distinguishes it from the rest of the United Kingdom .
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Scottish
[aggettivo]

belonging or relating to Scotland, its people, or the Gaelic language

Scozzese

Scozzese

Ex: The poet Robert Burns is a celebrated figure Scottish literature .
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Scot
[sostantivo]

someone who is from Scotland

scozzese

scozzese

Ex: He met a Scot while hiking in the Highlands .
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Scottish
[sostantivo]

a variety of English language spoken in Scotland

Scozzese

Scozzese

Ex: The film captured the essence of the Highlands with characters speaking in Scottish.
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Scottish Gaelic
[sostantivo]

a Celtic language spoken in Scotland, primarily in the Scottish Highlands

Gaelico scozzese

Gaelico scozzese

Ex: The TV channel broadcasts programs entirely Scottish Gaelic to promote the language .
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Switzerland
[sostantivo]

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Svizzera

Svizzera

Ex: Today I learned at school that the capital Switzerland is Bern .
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Swiss
[sostantivo]

a person from Switzerland or an inhabitant of Switzerland

Svizzero

Svizzero

Ex: Swiss often emphasize sustainability in their lifestyle choices .
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French
[sostantivo]

the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

francese

francese

Ex: While on vacation in Montreal , she realized the locals primarily French.
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German
[sostantivo]

the main language in Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland

tedesco

tedesco

Ex: She is German to communicate with her relatives in Austria .
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Romansh
[sostantivo]

one of the four official languages of Switzerland, along with German, French, and Italian

Romancio

Romancio

Ex: A bilingual guide translated the tour into both German Romansh.
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the Netherlands
[sostantivo]

a country in the North Western Europe, informally known as Holland

Paesi Bassi

Paesi Bassi

Ex: Windmills are a common sight in the countryside of Netherlands.
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Dutch
[sostantivo]

the main language in the Netherlands

olandese

olandese

Ex: They 're practicing Dutch by talking to exchange students .
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Dutch
[sostantivo]

a person from the Netherlands or of Dutch descent

Olandese

Olandese

Ex: He enjoyed chatting with Dutch on the train about their shared love of football .
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Dutchman
[sostantivo]

an individual who is from the Netherlands or of Dutch nationality or descent

olandese

olandese

Ex: She met a Dutchman during her trip to Amsterdam who gave her great travel tips .
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Dutch
[aggettivo]

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

olandese

olandese

Ex: We tasted some Dutch cheese on our trip to Amsterdam .
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Belgium
[sostantivo]

a country in Western Europe bordered by Germany, France, and Luxembourg

Belgio

Belgio

Ex: The annual flower carpet event in Brussels attracts thousands of visitors Belgium every summer .
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Belgian
[aggettivo]

referring to something or someone from or related to Belgium

Belga

Belga

Ex: The museum displayed works by Belgian painters .
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Sweden
[sostantivo]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Svezia

Svezia

Ex: The royal palace Sweden is a popular tourist destination .
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Swedish
[aggettivo]

belonging or relating to Sweden, its people, and language

svedese

svedese

Ex: Volvo is a Swedish car manufacturer .
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Swede
[sostantivo]

someone who is from Sweden or of Swedish origin

Svezia

Svezia

Ex: The Swede explained the customs of a traditional Swedish wedding.
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Swedish
[sostantivo]

a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden

Svedese

Svedese

Ex: The children sang a traditional song Swedish during the festival .
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Denmark
[sostantivo]

a country in Northern Europe in the Scandinavia

Danimarca

Danimarca

Ex: Denmark consistently ranks high in global happiness and quality of life indexes .
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Danish
[sostantivo]

the official language of Denmark, spoken by the majority of the population

danese

danese

Ex: Danish helped him communicate with locals during his stay in Denmark .
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Dane
[sostantivo]

someone from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danese

Danese

Ex: I met Dane during my travels who taught me how to properly pronounce certain words in Danish .
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Danish
[aggettivo]

belonging or relating to Denmark, its people, and language

danese

danese

Ex: Danish flag , known as the Dannebrog , is the oldest national flag in the world .
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Poland
[sostantivo]

a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea

Polonia

Polonia

Ex: Poland shares borders with seven countries .
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Polish
[sostantivo]

Poland's official language

polacco

polacco

Ex: The play’s dialogue was performed entirely in Polish during the festival.
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Pole
[sostantivo]

someone who is from Poland or their family came from Poland

Polacco

Polacco

Ex: Many Poles emigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities in the early 20th century.
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polish
[aggettivo]

referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

polacco

polacco

Ex: They danced to a Polish folk song .
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Finland
[sostantivo]

a country in Northern Europe bordered by Norway, Sweden, and Russia

Finlandia

Finlandia

Ex: Finland is part of the European Union and uses the euro as its currency .
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Finnish
[sostantivo]

one of Finland's official languages

finlandese

finlandese

Ex: The novel was originally Finnish and later won an international award .
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Finn
[sostantivo]

a person from Finland or of Finnish descent

finlandesi

finlandesi

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Finnish
[aggettivo]

referring to something or someone related to Finland

finlandesi

finlandesi

Ex: They celebrated Midsummer with Finnish customs .
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Iceland
[sostantivo]

an island country in the North Atlantic, known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and geothermal activity

Islanda

Islanda

Ex: Iceland, midnight sun makes summer nights seem endless .
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Icelander
[sostantivo]

a person from Iceland, a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean

Islandese

Islandese

Ex: It was surprising to find that even as Icelander, he had never visited the Blue Lagoon .
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Icelandic
[aggettivo]

referring to something or someone from or related to Iceland

Islandese

Islandese

Ex: Icelandic design is known for its minimalism and functionality .
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Spain
[sostantivo]

a country in southwest Europe

Spagna

Spagna

Ex: Spanish is the official language Spain.
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Spanish
[sostantivo]

the main language of Spain and many Southern or Central American countries

spagnolo

spagnolo

Ex: Spanish is spoken by over 460 million people as a first language .
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Spanish
[aggettivo]

relating to Spain or its people or language

spagnolo

spagnolo

Ex: Spanish art , such as the works of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí , is renowned worldwide .
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Turkey
[sostantivo]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Turchia

Turchia

Ex: We 're planning a trip Turkey next summer .
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Turkish
[aggettivo]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Turkey

Turco

Turco

Ex: We bought a Turkish carpet from a local market in Antalya .
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Turkish
[sostantivo]

the main language of Turkey

turco

turco

Ex: The restaurant offers menus in both English Turkish.
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Turk
[sostantivo]

someone who is from Turkey or their family came from Turkey

Turco

Turco

Ex: Turk language , Turkish , is widely spoken in Turkey and has several dialects across different regions .
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New Zealand
[sostantivo]

a sovereign island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse Maori and European cultures

neozelandese

neozelandese

Ex: Many films , including The Lord of the Rings , were filmed New Zealand.
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New Zealander
[aggettivo]

referring to something or someone that is of or related to New Zealand

Neozelandese

Neozelandese

Ex: New Zealander traditions include celebrating the Waitangi Day , which marks the signing of the treaty .
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Maori
[sostantivo]

an eastern Polynesian language spoken by the Maori people of New Zealand

maori

maori

Ex: Maori can be heard in traditional chants and songs , which are an integral part of New Zealand 's cultural heritage .
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Afghanistan
[sostantivo]

a country in Central Asia between Iran and Pakistan

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Ex: The traditional food Afghanistan is very delicious .
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Afghanistani
[sostantivo]

a person from Afghanistan or of Afghan descent

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Ex: At the event , Afghanistani provided a traditional dance performance .
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Afghan
[sostantivo]

someone who is a native or citizen of Afghanistan

Afghano

Afghano

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Pashto
[sostantivo]

one of the Afghanistan's official languages, which is also the second most-used language in Pakistan

Pasto

Pasto

Ex: The book was Pashto, making it more accessible to local readers .
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Dari
[sostantivo]

a dialect of the Persian language that is primarily spoken in Afghanistan

Dari

Dari

Ex: Dari and Pashto are both spoken in Afghanistan , they are distinct languages .
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Argentina
[sostantivo]

a country that is in the southern part of South America

argentina

argentina

Ex: The Argentinian wine industry, particularly in the Mendoza region, produces some of the finest Malbec wines in the world.
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Argentine
[aggettivo]

relating to Argentina or its people

Argentino

Argentino

Ex: Argentine wines , especially Malbec , are popular worldwide .
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Argentinian
[aggettivo]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Argentina

argentino

argentino

Ex: Argentinian landscape is incredibly diverse , featuring everything from the Andes mountains to the beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coast .
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Peru
[sostantivo]

a country in western South America

Perù

Perù

Ex: Peru is famous for Machu Picchu , one of the New Seven Wonders of the World .
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Peruvian
[aggettivo]

referring to anything or anyone that is related to or originates from Peru

Peruviano

Peruviano

Ex: Many Peruvian musicians play traditional instruments like the charango and pan flute .
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Aymara
[sostantivo]

a language spoken by the Aymara people, primarily in the Andes region of South America, particularly in Bolivia, Peru, and Chile

Aymara

Aymara

Ex: Aymara is a language that reflects the culture and history of its speakers.
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Quechua
[sostantivo]

a family of indigenous languages spoken primarily in the Andes region of South America, especially in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and the language of the ancient Inca Empire

quechua

quechua

Ex: Quechua is often spoken during festivals and ceremonies to maintain cultural traditions .
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to bombard
[Verbo]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombardare

bombardare

Ex: The marketing team decided bombard the target audience with advertisements to increase brand awareness .
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to venture
[Verbo]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

avventurarsi

avventurarsi

Ex: ventured deep into the mountains , hoping to find a hidden treasure .
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to precisely locate or identify something or someone

individuare

individuare

Ex: They couldpinpoint the exact time the event occurred .
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to stalk
[Verbo]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

inseguire

inseguire

Ex: The thriller novel depicted a chilling story of an obsessed individual who stalk their victims relentlessly .
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to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

rinunciare

rinunciare

Ex: After the scandal , renounced her association with the company .
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kin
[sostantivo]

a person's family and relatives

famiglia

famiglia

Ex: I have n’t seen kin in years , but we still keep in touch .
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concession
[sostantivo]

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

concessione

concessione

Ex: concession for a mobile phone service kiosk was granted in the train station .
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gambit
[sostantivo]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

gambit

gambit

Ex: The detectivegambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .
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frisson
[sostantivo]

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

chill

chill

Ex: The horror movie induced frisson of terror in the audience .
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stature
[sostantivo]

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

statura

statura

Ex: He had a stature, which made him stand out in the crowd .
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a familiar place or location, particularly one where someone often goes to or spends time in

luogo frequentato

luogo frequentato

Ex: The downtown area transforms into a stomping ground during the annual street festival , attracting visitors from far and wide .
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accurately
[avverbio]

in a way that has no errors or mistakes

in modo accurato

in modo accurato

Ex: The weather forecast predicted the accurately for the week .
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robustly
[avverbio]

in a way that is strong, sturdy, or capable of withstanding force or pressure

robusto

robusto

Ex: They handled the unexpected robustly, adapting quickly to new circumstances .
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jaded
[aggettivo]

worn out or tired, especially after excessive work or activity

stanco

stanco

Ex: jaded expressions on their faces showed they had lost interest in the discussion .
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encroaching
[aggettivo]

gradually and subtly intruding upon or taking over something else, often to the point of causing harm or damage

invadere

invadere

Ex: He noticed the encroaching weeds taking over his garden.
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diminutive
[aggettivo]

much smaller than what is normal

diminutivo

diminutivo

Ex: They diminutive cupcakes at the tea party , each one decorated with intricate frosting designs .
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