Il libro Solutions - Pre-intermedio - Unità 2 - 2A

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paesaggio

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caratteristica

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

caverna

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

scogliera

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

deserto

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

foresta

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colle

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagna

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

oceano

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

fiume

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

roccia

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

riva

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

torrente

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulcano

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascata

the state or quality of having no light

scuro

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profondo

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

ghiacciato

not far above the ground or having a small upward extension

basso

having a limited distance between opposite sides

stretto

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

roccioso

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profondo

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

ripido

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

alto

having a large length from side to side

vasto

together with someone or something or in accompaniment

con

toward or at the back of something or someone

dietro

next to and at the side of something or someone

accanto a

at or toward a lower level or position

in basso

in or into a room, building, etc.

dentro

not far from a place

vicino

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

attraverso

in or to a position that is below something

sotto