Il libro Headway - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 1

lasting the whole of a person's life

che dura tutta la vita

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

aspettativa di vita

the account or narrative of a person's life, typically including significant events, experiences, and personal details

storia di vita

having the same size as an actual living being or object, without any exaggeration or reduction

a grandezza naturale

a type of life that a person or group is living

stile di vita

experiencing intense sadness, grief, or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

cuore spezzato

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

battito cardiaco

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

infarto

inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader

commovente

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

lavori di casa

the act of returning to one's home or place of origin

ritorno a casa

a plant that is typically grown indoors in a home or other building, often for decorative purposes

pianta d'appartamento

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

casalinga

describing someone who takes great pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of their home

onore alla casa

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostalgico

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

natio

a person who is unable or restricted from leaving their home, typically due to physical, medical, or other circumstances

reclusa in casa

referring to something that is native, locally produced, or originating from one's own country or region

fatta in casa

a party that one gives in a new house or an apartment they just purchased to celebrate such event

riscaldamento casa

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

homepage

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

senzatetto

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

frutti di mare

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

mensola per libri

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

cibi spazzatura

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

cuffia

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

titolo

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

progressi

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

libro di testo

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

SMS

an outdoor or unenclosed space that is exposed to the elements

all'aria aperta

a specific set or range of products or merchandise offered by a business, often with a common theme, category, or market focus

linea di business

a man who does business activities like running a company

uomo d'affari

a building or facility used by firefighters as a station for fire-fighting equipment and personnel

caserma dei pompieri

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

allarme antincendio

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

sonnifero

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

sacco a pelo

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

aria condizionata

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

folla

a large moving crowd or mass of people, often in a disorderly or unruly manner

orda

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

capire

to mentally understand information or concepts

cogliere

having or bringing good luck

fortunato

to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money

riuscire

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

pisolino

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

prendersi cura di, badare a

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

cavarsela, provvedere a sé stesso

to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter

sonno duro

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

abituati

to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state

stabilirsi

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimine

unfair or dishonest behavior, often implying criminal activity or violence

fallo di gioco

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

stellato

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

fatto in casa

schoolwork that students have to do at home

compiti a casa