Vocabolario per IELTS (Base) - Famiglia e Relazioni

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su famiglia e relazioni, come "fratello/sorella", "maternità", "conoscenza", ecc., necessarie per l'esame IELTS.

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sibling

[sostantivo]

one's brother or sister

fratello e sorella

Ex: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .I **fratelli** si sono riuniti per l'anniversario dei loro genitori, ricordando la loro infanzia.

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spouse

[sostantivo]

a male or female partner in a marriage

sposa

Ex: Despite their differences , they support each other as devoted spouses.Nonostante le loro differenze, si sostengono a vicenda come **coniugi** devoti.

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adolescence

[sostantivo]

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

adolescenza

Ex: Adolescence can be a confusing period full of self-discovery .**L'adolescenza** può essere un periodo confuso pieno di scoperta di sé.

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toddler

[sostantivo]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

bambino

Ex: They took the toddler to the park , where he enjoyed playing on the swings .Hanno portato il **bambino piccolo** al parco, dove si è divertito a giocare sull'altalena.

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bond

[sostantivo]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

legame

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fatherhood

[sostantivo]

the state of being a father to a child or children

paternità

Ex: Fatherhood challenged him to be the best version of himself for the sake of his children .**La paternità** lo ha sfidato a essere la migliore versione di se stesso per il bene dei suoi figli.

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brotherhood

[sostantivo]

the relationship between two or more brothers

fratellanza

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motherhood

[sostantivo]

the state of being a mother to a child or children

maternità

Ex: Motherhood taught her the importance of patience , empathy , and selflessness .**Maternità** le ha insegnato l'importanza della pazienza, dell'empatia e dell'altruismo.

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childhood

[sostantivo]

the state of being a child

infanzia

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pensioner

[sostantivo]

a retired person who gets an amount of money each month, called pension, usually from the government

pensionato

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upbringing

[sostantivo]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

educazione

Ex: Despite a difficult upbringing, she overcame many challenges and succeeded in life .Nonostante un'**educazione** difficile, ha superato molte sfide e ha avuto successo nella vita.

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acquaintance

[sostantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conoscenza

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .È sempre bello ritrovarsi con **conoscenti** alle riunioni sociali e ascoltare le loro esperienze recenti.

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conflict

[sostantivo]

an instance of serious opposition between ideas, values, or interests

conflitto

Ex: The book explored the conflict between individual rights and collective good .Il libro ha esplorato il **conflitto** tra i diritti individuali e il bene collettivo.

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mother-in-law

[sostantivo]

someone who is the mother of a person's wife or husband

suocera

Ex: Her mother-in-law offered invaluable advice and support during difficult times .La sua **suocera** ha offerto consigli e supporto inestimabili durante i momenti difficili.

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father-in-law

[sostantivo]

someone who is the father of a person's wife or husband

suocero

Ex: His father-in-law helped him with home repairs , teaching him valuable skills along the way .Suo **suocero** lo ha aiutato con le riparazioni domestiche, insegnandogli abilità preziose lungo il percorso.

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brother-in-law

[sostantivo]

the person who is the brother of one's spouse

cognato

Ex: They surprised their brother-in-law with tickets to his favorite sports game as a birthday present .Hanno sorpreso il loro **cognato** con i biglietti per la sua partita sportiva preferita come regalo di compleanno.

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sister-in-law

[sostantivo]

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

cognata

Ex: She and her sister-in-law enjoy shopping trips and spa days together , strengthening their sisterly bond .Lei e sua **cognata** si divertono insieme a fare viaggi di shopping e giornate spa, rafforzando il loro legame fraterno.

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to adopt

[Verbo]

to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

adottare

Ex: Adopting a child involves a lifelong commitment to providing care , guidance , and support as a legal parent .**Adottare** un bambino implica un impegno a vita a fornire cure, guida e supporto come genitore legale.

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ancestor

[sostantivo]

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

antenato

Ex: They shared stories about their ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .Hanno condiviso storie sui loro **antenati**, tramandando la storia familiare alle generazioni più giovani.

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to annul

[Verbo]

to officially cancel a marriage

annullare

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breakup

[sostantivo]

the end of a relationship or an association

lasciato

Ex: The breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently .La **rottura** della partnership ha lasciato entrambi gli imprenditori liberi di esplorare nuove opportunità commerciali in modo indipendente.

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close-knit

[aggettivo]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

affiatato

Ex: They have a close-knit relationship built on trust and shared experiences .Hanno una relazione **stretta** basata sulla fiducia e su esperienze condivise.

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descendant

[sostantivo]

someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago

discendente

Ex: The ancient artifact was passed down through generations , eventually ending up in the hands of a direct descendant.L'antico manufatto è stato tramandato attraverso le generazioni, finendo infine nelle mani di un **discendente** diretto.

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custody

[sostantivo]

the legal right to keep a thing or to take care of a person

custodia

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nuclear family

[sostantivo]

a family consisting of two parents and their children, but not any other relatives

famiglia nucleare

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extended family

[sostantivo]

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

famiglia allargata

Ex: The extended family helped raise the children , providing additional care and guidance .La **famiglia allargata** ha aiutato a crescere i bambini, fornendo cure e guida aggiuntive.

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blended family

[sostantivo]

a family in which the parents live with the children from their own relationship along with the children from previous ones

famiglia mista

Ex: It took time and patience , but their blended family eventually found harmony and mutual respect .

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generation

[sostantivo]

a group of people belonging to a particular age group or time period partaking in a certain activity

generazione

Ex: A new generation of scientists is working tirelessly to address pressing global challenges , such as climate change and disease prevention .Una nuova **generazione** di scienziati sta lavorando instancabilmente per affrontare le pressanti sfide globali, come il cambiamento climatico e la prevenzione delle malattie.

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godparent

[sostantivo]

someone who takes responsibility and raises someone else's child in Christian faith

padrino

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to inherit

[Verbo]

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

ereditare

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .L'attività è stata **ereditata** senza intoppi dalla generazione successiva, con i fratelli che hanno ricevuto quote uguali.

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kinship

[sostantivo]

the relationship between the members of a family

parentela

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orphan

[sostantivo]

a child whose parents have died

orfano

Ex: The orphan's resilience and strength inspired those around them , despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age .La resilienza e la forza dell'**orfano** hanno ispirato chi li circondava, nonostante affrontassero una perdita inimmaginabile in giovane età.

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stepparent

[sostantivo]

someone who is married to either one of our parents but is not our real parent

patrigno e matrigna

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divorcee

[sostantivo]

a woman who has undergone a divorce, indicating that she was previously married but is now legally separated from her spouse

divorziato