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Il libro Insight - Elementare - Unità 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "glass", "green", "size", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
tall
[aggettivo]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

alto, having more height than others

alto, having more height than others

Ex: How tall do you need to be to ride that roller coaster ?Quanto devi essere **alto** per salire su quelle montagne russe?
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slim
[aggettivo]

thin in an attractive way

magro

magro

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .Il modello **snello** ha camminato con sicurezza sulla passerella.
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fair
[aggettivo]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

biondo

biondo

Ex: The artist used light tones to depict the character 's fair features .L'artista ha usato toni chiari per rappresentare i tratti **chiari** del personaggio.
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red
[aggettivo]

having the color of tomatoes or blood

rosso

rosso

Ex: After running for two hours , her cheeks were red.Dopo aver corso per due ore, le sue guance erano **rosse**.
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brown
[aggettivo]

having the color of chocolate ice cream

marrone

marrone

Ex: The leather couch had a luxurious brown upholstery .Il divano in pelle aveva una sontuosa tappezzeria **marrone**.
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black
[aggettivo]

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

nero

nero

Ex: The piano keys are black and white.I tasti del piano sono **neri** e bianchi.
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blue
[aggettivo]

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

azzurro

azzurro

Ex: They wore blue jeans to the party.Hanno indossato jeans **blu** alla festa.
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green
[aggettivo]

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

verde

verde

Ex: The salad bowl was full with fresh , crisp green vegetables .La ciotola dell'insalata era piena di verdure fresche, croccanti e **verdi**.
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bald
[aggettivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Il signore anziano aveva una testa **calva** pulita e ordinata, che gli stava bene.
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size
[sostantivo]

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

dimensioni, taglia

dimensioni, taglia

Ex: They discussed the size of the new refrigerator and whether it would fit in the kitchen space .Hanno discusso delle **dimensioni** del nuovo frigorifero e se si adatterebbe allo spazio della cucina.
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hair
[sostantivo]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

capelli

capelli

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .Il phon è usato per asciugare rapidamente i **capelli** bagnati.
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hairstyle
[sostantivo]

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

taglio di capelli

taglio di capelli

Ex: They experimented with different hairstyles until they found the perfect one .Hanno sperimentato con diverse **acconciature** finché non hanno trovato quella perfetta.
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feature
[sostantivo]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caratteristica

caratteristica

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .L'articolo della rivista ha evidenziato le tecniche di cucina innovative dello chef come una **caratteristica** chiave del successo del ristorante.
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to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

descrivere

descrivere

Ex: The scientist used graphs and charts to describe the research findings .Lo scienziato ha utilizzato grafici e tabelle per **descrivere** i risultati della ricerca.
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people
[sostantivo]

a group of humans

gente

gente

Ex: The people gathered in the town square to celebrate the victory .**La gente** si è riunita nella piazza della città per celebrare la vittoria.
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beard
[sostantivo]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

barba

barba

Ex: The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished .La folta **barba** lo faceva sembrare più maturo e distinto.
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blonde
[sostantivo]

someone with hair that is light or pale yellow or gold in color

bionda

bionda

Ex: The movie features a blonde actress known for her stunning performances and charisma.Il film presenta un'attrice **bionda** nota per le sue performance straordinarie e il suo carisma.
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curly
[aggettivo]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

riccio

riccio

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .I capelli **ricci** del bambino erano adorabili e attiravano molta attenzione.
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dyed
[aggettivo]

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

tinto, colorato artificialmente

tinto, colorato artificialmente

Ex: The dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .La lana **tinta** era morbida e liscia al tatto.
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freckle
[sostantivo]

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

lentiggine

lentiggine

Ex: With each summer , his freckles seemed to multiply , a reminder of the sunny days spent playing outside .Con ogni estate, le sue **lentiggini** sembravano moltiplicarsi, un promemoria delle giornate soleggiate trascorse a giocare fuori.
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glasses
[sostantivo]

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

occhiali

occhiali

Ex: The glasses make him look more sophisticated and professional .Gli **occhiali** lo fanno sembrare più sofisticato e professionale.
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medium
[aggettivo]

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

medio

medio

Ex: The painting was of medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .Il dipinto era di **media grandezza**, riempiendo bene lo spazio sulla parete.
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height
[sostantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altezza

altezza

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .L'**altezza** dell'albero è di circa 30 metri.
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weight
[sostantivo]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

peso

peso

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure his weight.È salito sulla bilancia per misurare il suo **peso**.
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overweight
[aggettivo]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

sovrappeso

sovrappeso

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Molte persone faticano a perdere peso una volta diventate **sovrappeso** a causa di abitudini alimentari malsane.
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tanned
[aggettivo]

(of skin) having a dark shade because of direct exposure to sunlight

abbronzato

abbronzato

Ex: His arms were tanned from working in the garden every weekend.Le sue braccia erano **abbronzate** per aver lavorato in giardino ogni weekend.
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thin
[aggettivo]

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

magro, having little body weight

magro, having little body weight

Ex: She is proud of her slender figure and takes good care of her health to remain thin.Lei è orgogliosa della sua figura snella e si prende buona cura della sua salute per rimanere **magra**.
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short
[aggettivo]

having a below-average distance between two points

corte

corte

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .Il guinzaglio del cane aveva una catena **corta**, tenendolo vicino mentre camminava in aree affollate.
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cardboard
[sostantivo]

a thick and stiff type of paper material that is often used for packaging and making boxes

cartone

cartone

Ex: They recycled the old cardboard after unpacking the shipment .Hanno riciclato il vecchio **cartone** dopo aver spacchettato la spedizione.
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clay
[sostantivo]

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

argilla

argilla

Ex: The clay hardened after being baked in the kiln .L'**argilla** si è indurita dopo essere stata cotta nel forno.
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foam
[sostantivo]

a mass of small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid or in a gas

schiuma, spuma

schiuma, spuma

Ex: The detergent produced too much foam in the machine .Il detersivo ha prodotto troppa **schiuma** nella macchina.
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glass
[sostantivo]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vetro

vetro

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .
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leather
[sostantivo]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

cuoio

cuoio

Ex: After years of use , the leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .Dopo anni di utilizzo, le scarpe di **pelle** avevano sviluppato una ricca patina che aggiungeva carattere e fascino.
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marble
[sostantivo]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

marmo

marmo

Ex: The kitchen countertops were made of polished marble, adding a touch of sophistication to the modern design .I piani di lavoro della cucina erano in **marmo** lucidato, aggiungendo un tocco di sofisticazione al design moderno.
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metal
[sostantivo]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metallo

metallo

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .Il mercurio è un **metallo** unico che è liquido a temperatura ambiente, comunemente usato in termometri e barometri.
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paper
[sostantivo]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

carta

carta

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .La stampante era senza **carta**, quindi ha dovuto ricaricarla per continuare a stampare.
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plastic
[sostantivo]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastica

plastica

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of dental plastic.Il dentista ha realizzato una corona temporanea in **plastica** dentale.
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stone
[sostantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

calcolo

calcolo

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .La cava produce vari tipi di **pietra** per progetti di costruzione.
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wax
[sostantivo]

a solid, fatty substance that is typically melted to make candles, used for coating surfaces or as a component of certain cosmetic or medical products

cera, candela

cera, candela

Ex: The wax on the surfboard helped with grip .La **cera** sulla tavola da surf aiutava con la presa.
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wood
[sostantivo]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

legno

legno

Ex: They used the wood to build a fire .Hanno usato il **legno** per accendere un fuoco.
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mustache
[sostantivo]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

baffi

baffi

Ex: The painter 's curly mustache added to his eccentric personality .I baffi ricci del pittore aggiungevano alla sua personalità eccentrica.
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