Il libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unità 8 - Parte 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

tempo

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

celebrare

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

vacanza

not alive anymore

morto

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

scheletro

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

scultura

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

fuochi

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

drago

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Capodanno

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Ringraziamento

a method or style according to which something is done

maniera

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

mangiare

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

dare

to move over a particular distance

andare

to hold or own something

avere

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

giocare

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

inviare

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

visitare

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

guardare

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

indossare

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

regalo

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

festeggiamento

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

the event of a marriage ceremony

nozze

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

festa

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

picnic

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

spiaggia

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

candela

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

relativo

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

amico intimo

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

costume

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

invito

the state of being free from the control of others

indipendenza

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

entrata

happening or calculated once every year

annuale