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Il libro Insight - Elementare - Unità 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "activity", "free time", "enjoy", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
free time
[sostantivo]

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

tempo libero

tempo libero

Ex: Traveling is one of her favorite ways to use her free time.Viaggiare è uno dei suoi modi preferiti per usare il suo **tempo libero**.
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activity
[sostantivo]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

activita

activita

Ex: Solving puzzles and brain teasers can be a challenging but stimulating activity.Risolvere puzzle e indovinelli può essere un'**attività** stimolante ma impegnativa.
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acting
[sostantivo]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

recitazione

recitazione

Ex: The movie was good , but the acting was even better .Il film era buono, ma la **recitazione** era ancora migliore.
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cooking
[sostantivo]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

cucinando

cucinando

Ex: The secret to good cooking is fresh ingredients .Il segreto di una buona **cucina** sono gli ingredienti freschi.
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dancing
[sostantivo]

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

ballare

ballare

Ex: The troupe performed breathtaking dancing that captivated the audience .La compagnia ha eseguito una **danza** mozzafiato che ha catturato il pubblico.
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drawing
[sostantivo]

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

desegno

desegno

Ex: He took a course to improve his drawing skills .Ha seguito un corso per migliorare le sue capacità di **disegno**.
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painting
[sostantivo]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

pittura

pittura

Ex: The students are learning about the history of painting in their art class .Gli studenti stanno imparando la storia della **pittura** nella loro lezione d'arte.
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playing
[sostantivo]

the action of engaging in a game, sport, or other fun activity

giocare

giocare

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computer game
[sostantivo]

a game designed to be played on a computer

gioco computer

gioco computer

Ex: The online store offers discounts on several classic computer games this week .Il negozio online offre sconti su diversi **giochi per computer** classici questa settimana.
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tennis
[sostantivo]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

tennis

tennis

Ex: They play tennis as a way to stay active and fit .Giocano a **tennis** come modo per rimanere attivi e in forma.
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drum
[sostantivo]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

tamburo

tamburo

Ex: The drum solo in the song is very challenging to play .L'assolo di **batteria** nella canzone è molto difficile da suonare.
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playing
[sostantivo]

the action of making music by using an instrument

l'esecuzione, il suono

l'esecuzione, il suono

Ex: The teacher corrected her playing technique.L'insegnante ha corretto la sua tecnica di **esecuzione**.
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rock climbing
[sostantivo]

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

arrampicata su roccia

arrampicata su roccia

Ex: The group joined a rock climbing class for beginners .Il gruppo si è unito a un corso di **arrampicata su roccia** per principianti.
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singing
[sostantivo]

the act of producing musical sounds with one's voice

canto

canto

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skateboarding
[sostantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

andare con skateboard

andare con skateboard

Ex: Skateboarding involves riding a board with wheels attached, performing various tricks and maneuvers.Lo **skateboarding** consiste nel cavalcare una tavola con ruote attaccate, eseguendo vari trucchi e manovre.
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swimming
[sostantivo]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

nuoto

nuoto

Ex: We have a swimming pool in our backyard for summer fun.Abbiamo una piscina nel nostro cortile per divertirci d'estate.
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like
[sostantivo]

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button

mi piace, like

mi piace, like

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dislike
[sostantivo]

a feeling of not enjoying or approving something or someone

dispiacere, avversione

dispiacere, avversione

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to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

gustare

gustare

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .Nonostante la pioggia, hanno **goduto** del concerto all'aperto.
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interested
[aggettivo]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

interessarsi di

interessarsi di

Ex: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .I bambini erano molto **interessati** ai trucchi del mago.
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sport
[sostantivo]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sport

sport

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .L'hockey è uno **sport** emozionante giocato sul ghiaccio o sul campo, con bastoni e un piccolo disco o palla.
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aerobics
[sostantivo]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

aerobica

aerobica

Ex: Aerobics routines often combine jumping , stretching , and running in place .Le routine di **aerobica** spesso combinano salti, stretching e corsa sul posto.
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archery
[sostantivo]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tiro con l’arco

tiro con l’arco

Ex: The camp offers archery lessons for beginners .Il campo offre lezioni di **tiro con l'arco** per principianti.
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athletics
[sostantivo]

any sport involving running, jumping, throwing and other forms of exertion, typically performed competitively

atletica

atletica

Ex: The Olympics is the pinnacle of athletics, where the world 's best athletes come together to compete in a variety of track and field events .Le Olimpiadi sono il culmine dell'**atletica**, dove i migliori atleti del mondo si riuniscono per competere in una varietà di eventi di atletica.
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badminton
[sostantivo]

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

volano

volano

Ex: Badminton is a popular recreational activity in many countries.Il **badminton** è un'attività ricreativa popolare in molti paesi.
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basketball
[sostantivo]

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

pallacanestro

pallacanestro

Ex: The players practiced their basketball skills for the upcoming tournament .I giocatori hanno praticato le loro abilità nel **basket** per il prossimo torneo.
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to canoe
[Verbo]

to travel or move in a small, narrow boat typically using paddles for moving

canoa

canoa

Ex: During the summer camp , the children were taught how to canoe safely .Durante il campo estivo, ai bambini è stato insegnato come andare in **canoa** in sicurezza.
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cricket
[sostantivo]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

cricket

cricket

Ex: We need a new cricket bat for the next season.Abbiamo bisogno di una nuova mazza da **cricket** per la prossima stagione.
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gymnastics
[sostantivo]

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

ginnastica

ginnastica

Ex: After watching the Olympic gymnastics events , she was inspired to enroll in a local gymnastics club .Dopo aver visto gli eventi di **ginnastica** olimpica, è stata ispirata a iscriversi a un club di ginnastica locale.
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hockey
[sostantivo]

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

hockey su prato

hockey su prato

Ex: The local community offers hockey clinics for children, teaching them the fundamentals of the sport while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.La comunità locale offre cliniche di **hockey** per bambini, insegnando loro i fondamenti dello sport promuovendo il lavoro di squadra e lo spirito sportivo.
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karate
[sostantivo]

a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

karate

karate

Ex: The karate competition was intense, with skilled fighters from all over.La competizione di **karate** è stata intensa, con abili combattenti provenienti da tutto il mondo.
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rugby
[sostantivo]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Rugby

Rugby

Ex: We are watching a rugby match on TV tonight .Stasera guardiamo una partita di **rugby** in TV.
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running
[sostantivo]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

corri

corri

Ex: He set a new personal record during the weekend’s running event.Ha stabilito un nuovo record personale durante l'evento di **corsa** del fine settimana.
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sailing
[sostantivo]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

vela

Ex: They went sailing along the coast, marveling at the beautiful views and marine life.Sono andati **a vela** lungo la costa, meravigliandosi delle belle vedute e della vita marina.
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skiing
[sostantivo]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

sciistico

sciistico

Ex: The ski resort offers a variety of amenities and activities for guests , including skiing, snowboarding , and tubing .La località sciistica offre una varietà di servizi e attività per gli ospiti, tra cui **sci**, snowboard e tubing.
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volleyball
[sostantivo]

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

pallavolo

pallavolo

Ex: We cheer loudly for our school 's volleyball team during their matches .Tifiamo forte per la squadra di **pallavolo** della nostra scuola durante le loro partite.
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