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Il libro Insight - Elementare - Unità 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "forest", "sand", "carry", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
natural
[aggettivo]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

naturale

naturale

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .Preferiva usare tessuti **naturali** come cotone e lino per i suoi vestiti.
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world
[sostantivo]

the planet earth, where we all live

mondo

mondo

Ex: We must take care of the world for future generations .Dobbiamo prenderci cura del **mondo** per le generazioni future.
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desert
[sostantivo]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

deserto

deserto

Ex: They got lost while driving through the desert.Si sono persi mentre guidavano attraverso il **deserto**.
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forest
[sostantivo]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

foresta

foresta

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .Siamo andati a fare una passeggiata nella **foresta**, circondati da alberi alti e uccelli che cinguettano.
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grassland
[sostantivo]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

prateria

prateria

Ex: The grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .La **prateria** è la casa di antilopi e zebre.
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ice
[sostantivo]

frozen water, which has a solid state

gelo

gelo

Ex: The windshield was covered in ice, so I had to scrape it before driving .Il parabrezza era coperto di **ghiaccio**, quindi ho dovuto grattarlo prima di guidare.
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tree
[sostantivo]

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

albero

albero

Ex: We climbed the sturdy branches of the tree to get a better view .Abbiamo scalato i robusti rami dell'**albero** per ottenere una vista migliore.
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mountain
[sostantivo]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagna

montagna

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .Abbiamo scalato la **montagna** e goduto della vista mozzafiato dalla cima.
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plant
[sostantivo]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

pianta

pianta

Ex: The tomato plant in my garden is starting to bear fruit .La **pianta** di pomodoro nel mio giardino sta iniziando a dare frutti.
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sand
[sostantivo]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

sabbia

sabbia

Ex: The sand felt warm under their feet as they walked along the shoreline .La **sabbia** era calda sotto i loro piedi mentre camminavano lungo la riva.
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snow
[sostantivo]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

neve

neve

Ex: The town transformed into a winter wonderland as the snow continued to fall .La città si è trasformata in un paese delle meraviglie invernale mentre la **neve** continuava a cadere.
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baboon
[sostantivo]

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

babbuino

babbuino

Ex: Female baboons typically give birth to a single offspring after a gestation period of around six months , with infants clinging to their mother 's fur for protection .Le **babbuine** femmine partoriscono generalmente un unico cucciolo dopo un periodo di gestazione di circa sei mesi, con i piccoli che si aggrappano alla pelliccia della madre per protezione.
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elephant
[sostantivo]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

elefante

elefante

Ex: We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .Siamo stati fortunati a testimoniare una mandria di **elefanti** pascolare pacificamente nella savana.
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lion
[sostantivo]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

leone

leone

Ex: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .I denti affilati e gli artigli del **leone** sono usati per la caccia.
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oxpecker bird
[sostantivo]

a small, brown bird that is commonly found in Africa, which feeds on parasites that live on the skin of mammals.

uccello bufaga, bufaga

uccello bufaga, bufaga

Ex: A herd of buffalo moved with several oxpecker birds on them .Una mandria di bufali si è mossa con diversi **uccelli oxpecker** su di loro.
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raven
[sostantivo]

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

corvo

corvo

Ex: In Norse mythology , the god Odin was often depicted accompanied by two ravens, Huginn and Muninn , representing thought and memory .Nella mitologia norrena, il dio Odino era spesso raffigurato accompagnato da due **corvi**, Huginn e Muninn, che rappresentavano il pensiero e la memoria.
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rhinoceros
[sostantivo]

a very large mammal with a thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose, feeding on plants, which is native to Africa and Southern Asia

rinoceronte

rinoceronte

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect rhinoceros populations and combat illegal wildlife trade .Sono in corso sforzi di conservazione per proteggere le popolazioni di **rinoceronte** e combattere il commercio illegale di fauna selvatica.
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wolverine
[sostantivo]

a wild mammal of the weasel family with a long tail and brown fur that could be found in cold parts of Europe and North America

ghiottone

ghiottone

Ex: A wolverine was spotted roaming the snowy forest .Un **ghiottone** è stato avvistato mentre vagava nella foresta innevata.
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animal
[sostantivo]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

animale

animale

Ex: Whales are incredible marine animals that migrate long distances.Le balene sono incredibili **animali** marini che migrano per lunghe distanze.
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to carry
[Verbo]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

portare

portare

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .La borsa della spesa era pesante perché doveva **trasportare** la spesa per tutta la famiglia.
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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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to expect or hope for something

cercare

cercare

Ex: They will be looking for a favorable outcome in the court case .Loro **cercheranno** un esito favorevole nel caso giudiziario.
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to hunt
[Verbo]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

cacciare

cacciare

Ex: We must respect wildlife conservation laws and not hunt protected species.Dobbiamo rispettare le leggi sulla conservazione della fauna selvatica e non **cacciare** le specie protette.
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to follow
[Verbo]

to move or travel behind someone or something

seguire

seguire

Ex: The procession moved slowly , and the crowd respectfully followed behind .La processione si muoveva lentamente e la folla **seguiva** rispettosamente dietro.
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to dig
[Verbo]

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

scavare

scavare

Ex: The treasure hunter carefully dug for buried treasure using a metal detector .Il cacciatore di tesori **scavò** con attenzione alla ricerca di un tesoro sepolto usando un metal detector.
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to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

scappare

scappare

Ex: During the chaos of the riot , some protesters tried to run away from the tear gas .Durante il caos della rivolta, alcuni manifestanti hanno cercato di **scappare** dal gas lacrimogeno.
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bear
[sostantivo]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

orso

orso

Ex: We need to be careful when camping in bear territory .Dobbiamo stare attenti quando campeggiamo nel territorio degli **orsi**.
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chicken
[sostantivo]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

pollo

pollo

Ex: The little girl giggled as the chickens pecked at her hand .La bambina ridacchiò mentre i **polli** beccavano la sua mano.
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cow
[sostantivo]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

mucca

mucca

Ex: The farmer used a bucket to collect fresh milk from the cow.Il contadino ha usato un secchio per raccogliere latte fresco dalla **mucca**.
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eagle
[sostantivo]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

aquila

aquila

Ex: With its sharp talons , the eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river .Con i suoi artigli affilati, **l'aquila** ha catturato senza sforzo un pesce dal fiume.
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fox
[sostantivo]

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

volpe

volpe

Ex: The fox's bushy tail helps it maintain balance while running .La coda folta della **volpe** la aiuta a mantenere l'equilibrio mentre corre.
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giraffe
[sostantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

giraffa

giraffa

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .Le **giraffe** sono simboli iconici della fauna africana, venerate per il loro aspetto unico e il comportamento gentile.
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horse
[sostantivo]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

cavallo

cavallo

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .Il maestoso **cavallo** galoppava attraverso il campo aperto.
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monkey
[sostantivo]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

scimmia

scimmia

Ex: The monkey's long tail provided balance as it moved through the trees .La lunga coda della **scimmia** le dava equilibrio mentre si muoveva tra gli alberi.
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pig
[sostantivo]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

ciacco

ciacco

Ex: The pig's snout is long and used for digging .Il **maiale** ha un muso lungo e lo usa per scavare.
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sheep
[sostantivo]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

ovino

ovino

Ex: The sheep had thick wool that was used to make warm clothing .La **pecora** aveva una lana spessa che veniva utilizzata per fare vestiti caldi.
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spider
[sostantivo]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

araneae, ragno

araneae, ragno

Ex: The spider's web glistened in the sunlight , catching small insects .La ragnatela del **ragno** luccicava alla luce del sole, catturando piccoli insetti.
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tiger
[sostantivo]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

tigre

tigre

Ex: Tigers are known for their hunting and stalking skills .Le **tigri** sono note per le loro abilità di caccia e di avvicinamento furtivo.
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whale
[sostantivo]

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

balena

balena

Ex: The whale's massive tail fin is called a fluke .L'enorme pinna caudale della **balena** si chiama fluke.
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wolf
[sostantivo]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

lupo

lupo

Ex: Timber wolves, or gray wolves , are found in North America , Eurasia , and the Middle East .I lupi **legnosi**, o lupi grigi, si trovano in Nord America, Eurasia e Medio Oriente.
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butterfly
[sostantivo]

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

farfalla

farfalla

Ex: We learned that butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult .Abbiamo imparato che le **farfalle** subiscono una notevole trasformazione da bruco ad adulto.
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