Il libro Solutions - Avanzato - Unità 2 - 2E

made by hand or with the use of hand tools, rather than by machine or mass production methods

fatto a mano

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

ben vestito

capable of speaking and understanding the English language

lingua inglese

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

accomodante

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

senza fine

very determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants

volitivo

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

di larghe vedute

characterized by multiple perspectives or qualities, showing complexity and diversity

multifacciale, poliedrico

excused from government charges or fees which are usually excluded from workers' income or added to the price of some products and services

senza tasse

free from the presence or use of lead

senza piombo

in or to all parts of the world

mondiale

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

film

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

romanzo

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

ultimo minuto

our purpose or desired result

scorpo

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

fallimento

(of a spacecraft or aircraft) to leave the ground, particularly vertically

decollare

(of a person, movie, etc.) having been granted a prize because of having outstanding skill or quality

premiato

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

più venduto

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

repressione

posing a significant risk to a person's life

in pericolo di vita

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

di mezza età

(of a machine, piece of equipment, etc.) easy to use or understand by ordinary people

facile da usare

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piano

widely known and recognized around the world

di fama mondiale

an initial action to start a basketball game by having players jump to gain possession of the ball

fare una soffiata

having a kind, compassionate, and caring nature

caloroso

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

banco accettazione, check in

a series of compound exercises that mostly involve stretching and are often performed in order to boost one's flexibility and athletic performance, as well as reducing the chances of injury before a workout session

riscaldarsi

(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

porta via

something that costs a lot more than its real value

fregatura

any type of substance that one uses to add more color or definition to one's face in order to alter or enhance one's appearance

trucco