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Il libro Solutions - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 3 - 3A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 3 - 3A nel libro di corso Solutions Upper-Intermediate, come "scowl", "fidget", "grimace", ecc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
gesture
[sostantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or head that indicates a specific meaning

gesto

gesto

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expression
[sostantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

espressione

espressione

Ex: The child ’s joyful expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .L'**espressione** gioiosa del bambino nel vedere il cucciolo era davvero commovente.
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to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordere

mordere

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .Non poté resistere alla tentazione e decise di **mordere** l'allettante barretta di cioccolato.
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fingernail
[sostantivo]

the hard smooth part at the end of each finger

unghia

unghia

Ex: The fingernail polish matched her dress perfectly .Lo smalto per **unghie** si abbinava perfettamente al suo vestito.
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to bow
[Verbo]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

inchinarsi

inchinarsi

Ex: In the dojo , students were taught not only how to fight but also how to bow as a mark of mutual respect .Nel dojo, agli studenti veniva insegnato non solo a combattere, ma anche a **inchinarsi** come segno di rispetto reciproco.
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head
[sostantivo]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

testa

testa

Ex: She rested her head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes .Ha appoggiato la **testa** sul morbido cuscino e ha chiuso gli occhi.
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to cover
[Verbo]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

coprire, ricoprire

coprire, ricoprire

Ex: The bookshelf was used to cover the hole in the wall until repairs could be made .La libreria è stata utilizzata per **coprire** il buco nel muro fino a quando non sono state effettuate le riparazioni.
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mouth
[sostantivo]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

bocca

bocca

Ex: She opened her mouth wide to take a bite of the juicy apple .Aprì **la bocca** per prendere un morso della succosa mela.
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to cross
[Verbo]

to arrange something in a manner that creates an intersection or overlap

incrociare, attraversare

incrociare, attraversare

Ex: He crossed the wires to complete the circuit .Ha **incrociato** i fili per completare il circuito.
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leg
[sostantivo]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

gamba

gamba

Ex: She wore a long skirt that covered her legs.Indossava una gonna lunga che copriva le sue **gambe**.
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to fidget
[Verbo]

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

agitarsi

agitarsi

Ex: She tried to stay still during the job interview , but her nerves caused her to fidget uncontrollably .Ha cercato di rimanere ferma durante il colloquio di lavoro, ma i suoi nervi l'hanno fatta **agitare** in modo incontrollabile.
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to fold
[Verbo]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

piegare

piegare

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .Ha deciso di **piegare** il tovagliolo in una forma elegante per la tavola da pranzo.
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arm
[sostantivo]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

braccio

braccio

Ex: She used her arm to push open the heavy door .Ha usato il suo **braccio** per spingere la pesante porta.
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to frown
[Verbo]

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

aggrottare le ciglia

aggrottare le ciglia

Ex: The child frowned when told it was bedtimeIl bambino **aggrottò le sopracciglia** quando gli fu detto che era ora di andare a letto e che non poteva restare alzato più a lungo.
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thumbs up
[Frase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

pollici in su

pollici in su

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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to grimace
[Verbo]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

fare smorfie

fare smorfie

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
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to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sogghignare

sogghignare

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire audience grinning throughout the performance .Le battute del comico hanno fatto **sorridere** tutto il pubblico durante lo spettacolo.
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to nod
[Verbo]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

annullare

annullare

Ex: The teacher nodded approvingly at the student 's answer .L'insegnante **annuì** con approvazione alla risposta dello studente.
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to pout
[Verbo]

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

broncio

broncio

Ex: Unhappy about the decision , she pouted and crossed her arms .Insoddisfatta della decisione, fece il **broncio** e incrociò le braccia.
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to purse
[Verbo]

to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

increspare

increspare

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lip
[sostantivo]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

labbro

labbro

Ex: The baby blew kisses , puckering up her tiny lips.Il bambino ha mandato baci, arricciando le sue piccole **labbra**.
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to raise
[Verbo]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

alzare, aumentare

alzare, aumentare

Ex: William raised his hat and smiled at her .William **alzò** il cappello e le sorrise.
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eyebrow
[sostantivo]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

sopracciglio

sopracciglio

Ex: She used a small brush to comb her eyebrows into shape .Ha usato un piccolo pennello per pettinare le sue **sopracciglia** a forma.
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to scowl
[Verbo]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

guardare di traverso

guardare di traverso

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to scratch
[Verbo]

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

graffiare

graffiare

Ex: Trying to focus on the task at hand , she could n't help but scratch her head in concentration .Cercando di concentrarsi sul compito a portata di mano, non poteva fare a meno di **grattarsi** la testa in concentrazione.
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to shake
[Verbo]

to move from side to side or up and down

scuotere, agitare

scuotere, agitare

Ex: The thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds , making the branches of the trees shake violently .Il temporale ha portato forti piogge e venti intensi, facendo **scuotere** violentemente i rami degli alberi.
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to shrug
[Verbo]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

alzare (le spalle)

alzare (le spalle)

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , he shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "Quando gli è stato chiesto del suo paradiso, si è **strusciato le spalle** con nonchalance e ha risposto: "Ero solo fuori a fare una passeggiata."
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shoulder
[sostantivo]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

scapola

scapola

Ex: She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .Si è avvolta uno scialle sulle **spalle** per tenersi al caldo nella fredda serata.
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to wave
[Verbo]

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

salutare con la mano

salutare con la mano

Ex: From the ship , the sailors waved to the people on the shore .Dalla nave, i marinai **hanno salutato** le persone sulla riva.
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to wink
[Verbo]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .Alla festa a sorpresa, tutti **hanno strizzato l'occhio** per mantenere il segreto della celebrazione.
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to yawn
[Verbo]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

sbadigliare

sbadigliare

Ex: She yawned loudly , not able to hide her exhaustion .Lei **sbadigliò** rumorosamente, non riuscendo a nascondere la sua stanchezza.
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annoyance
[sostantivo]

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

seccatura, fastidio

seccatura, fastidio

Ex: The frequent software glitches were an annoyance to the users .I frequenti guasti del software erano un **fastidio** per gli utenti.
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anxiety
[sostantivo]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

ansia

ansia

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave of anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .La scadenza ravvicinata ha causato un'ondata di **ansia** che lo ha travolto, rendendo difficile la concentrazione.
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boredom
[sostantivo]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

noia

noia

Ex: During the rainy weekend , the children complained of boredom as they ran out of things to do .Durante il weekend piovoso, i bambini si sono lamentati della **noia** perché erano rimasti senza cose da fare.
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confusion
[sostantivo]

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

confusione

confusione

Ex: The confusion at the airport was due to canceled flights and long lines .La **confusione** all'aeroporto era dovuta ai voli cancellati e alle lunghe file.
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disapproval
[sostantivo]

a negative judgment or opinion about something, indicating a lack of approval or satisfaction

disapprovazione

disapprovazione

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disgust
[sostantivo]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

disgusto

disgusto

Ex: She felt a wave of disgust wash over her as she discovered the unsanitary conditions of the public restroom.Sentì un'ondata di **disgusto** travolgerla quando scoprì le condizioni insalubri del bagno pubblico.
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fear
[sostantivo]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

paura

paura

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .La sua **paura** di parlare in pubblico lo ha portato a evitare presentazioni e discorsi.
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friendliness
[sostantivo]

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

amicizia

amicizia

Ex: She was known for her friendliness and could always be counted on to brighten up the room with a smile .Era conosciuta per la sua **cordialità** e si poteva sempre contare su di lei per illuminare la stanza con un sorriso.
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happiness
[sostantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

felicità

felicità

Ex: Finding balance in life is essential for overall happiness and well-being .Trovare l'equilibrio nella vita è essenziale per la felicità e il benessere generale.
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ignorance
[sostantivo]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignoranza

ignoranza

Ex: The ignorance of some people about climate change highlights the need for more widespread awareness and education on environmental issues .**L'ignoranza** di alcune persone riguardo al cambiamento climatico evidenzia la necessità di una maggiore consapevolezza e educazione sulle questioni ambientali.
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indifference
[sostantivo]

lack of interest or concern towards something or someone

indifferenza

indifferenza

Ex: The teacher was disappointed by the students ' indifference to the lesson .L'insegnante era deluso dall'**indifferenza** degli studenti verso la lezione.
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interest
[sostantivo]

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

interesse

interesse

Ex: The documentary sparked a new interest in marine biology in many viewers .Il documentario ha suscitato un nuovo **interesse** per la biologia marina in molti spettatori.
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pain
[sostantivo]

the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

dolore

dolore

Ex: The pain of betrayal takes time to heal .Il **dolore** del tradimento richiede tempo per guarire.
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shame
[sostantivo]

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

vergogna

vergogna

Ex: Overcoming feelings of shame often requires self-compassion and forgiveness .Superare i sentimenti di **vergogna** spesso richiede auto-compassione e perdono.
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shock
[sostantivo]

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

colpo

colpo

Ex: The country was in shock after the unexpected election results were announced .Il paese era sotto **shock** dopo l'annuncio dei risultati elettorali inaspettati.
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human
[sostantivo]

a person

umano

umano

Ex: The museum's exhibit traced the evolution of early humans.La mostra del museo ha tracciato l'evoluzione dei primi **umani**.
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to sound
[Verbo]

to make a noise

fare rumore

fare rumore

Ex: The whistle sounded, signaling the start of the race .Il fischio **suonò**, segnalando l'inizio della gara.
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to make a sound to remove obstruction from the throat or to prepare the voice for speaking or singing

sgombrare la gola

sgombrare la gola

Ex: The speaker paused cleared his throat, preparing for the next part of his talk .
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to cough
[Verbo]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

tossire

tossire

Ex: When he began to cough during his speech , someone offered him a glass of water .Quando ha iniziato a **tossire** durante il suo discorso, qualcuno gli ha offerto un bicchiere d'acqua.
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to gasp
[Verbo]

to breathe in sharply with an open mouth, often in response to surprise, pain, or intense emotions

ansimare

ansimare

Ex: Witnessing the magic trick , the children gasped in amazement .Assistendo al trucco di magia, i bambini **trattennero il fiato** per lo stupore.
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to hiccup
[Verbo]

to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly

singhiozzo

singhiozzo

Ex: He was embarrassed when he hiccupped while meeting his boss .Era imbarazzato quando **singhiozzò** mentre incontrava il suo capo.
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to sigh
[Verbo]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

sospirare

sospirare

Ex: Faced with an unavoidable delay , she sighed and accepted the situation .Di fronte a un ritardo inevitabile, lei **sospirò** e accettò la situazione.
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to slurp
[Verbo]

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

bere

bere

Ex: The comedian on stage pretended to slurp his coffee loudly for comedic effect .Il comico sul palco ha finto di **sorseggiare** rumorosamente il suo caffè per un effetto comico.
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to sneeze
[Verbo]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

starnutire

starnutire

Ex: Whenever I dust my house , I sneeze a lot .Ogni volta che spolvero casa mia, **starnutisco** molto.
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to sniff
[Verbo]

to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor

annusare

annusare

Ex: I have sniffed countless perfumes but have n't found my favorite yet .Ho **annusato** innumerevoli profumi ma non ho ancora trovato il mio preferito.
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to snore
[Verbo]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

russare

russare

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .Non poteva fare a meno di **russare** quando era molto stanco.
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to tut
[Verbo]

used to express disapproval or annoyance, often made by clicking one's tongue against the roof of the mouth

uhh

uhh

Ex: I could feel his irritation when he tutted at my late arrival.Potevo sentire la sua irritazione quando **schioccò** la lingua per il mio arrivo in ritardo.
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