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Il libro Interchange - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "horizon", "picky", "etiquette", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to expand
[Verbo]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

espandere

espandere

Ex: Over time , his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .Nel tempo, i suoi interessi si **espansero** oltre la letteratura per includere filosofia, arte e musica.
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horizon
[sostantivo]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

orizzonte

orizzonte

Ex: The sunset painted the horizon with hues of pink and orange .Il tramonto ha dipinto **l'orizzonte** con sfumature di rosa e arancione.
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picky
[aggettivo]

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

schizzinoso

schizzinoso

Ex: The picky customer returned the product because it did n't meet their exact specifications .Il cliente **esigente** ha restituito il prodotto perché non soddisfaceva le sue specifiche esatte.
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eater
[sostantivo]

an animal or human that eats a certain type or amount of food or has a certain manner of eating

mangiatore

mangiatore

Ex: Competitive eaters train to consume large amounts of food quickly .I **mangiatori** competitivi si allenano a consumare grandi quantità di cibo rapidamente.
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to concern
[Verbo]

to cause someone to worry

preoccupare

preoccupare

Ex: The behavior of their teenage daughter concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .Il comportamento della loro figlia adolescente **preoccupava** i genitori, che erano preoccupati per il suo benessere.
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symptom
[sostantivo]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

sintomo

sintomo

Ex: She visited the doctor because of severe headaches , a symptom she could n't ignore .Ha visitato il medico a causa di forti mal di testa, un **sintomo** che non poteva ignorare.
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to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

comunicare

comunicare

Ex: The manager effectively communicated the new policy to the entire staff .Il manager ha **comunicato** efficacemente la nuova politica a tutto lo staff.
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foreign
[aggettivo]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

straniero

straniero

Ex: He traveled to a foreign country for the first time and experienced new cultures.Ha viaggiato in un paese **straniero** per la prima volta e ha sperimentato nuove culture.
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anxious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: He was anxious about traveling alone for the first time , worrying about navigating unfamiliar places .
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comfortable
[aggettivo]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

comodo

comodo

Ex: He appeared comfortable during the yoga class , showing flexibility and ease in his poses .Sembrava **a suo agio** durante la lezione di yoga, mostrando flessibilità e facilità nelle sue pose.
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confident
[aggettivo]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

confidente

confidente

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .L'insegnante era **sicura** dei progressi dei suoi studenti.
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curious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .Lei era sempre **curiosa** delle diverse culture e amava viaggiare in nuovi posti.
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depressed
[aggettivo]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

depresso

depresso

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .
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embarrassed
[aggettivo]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

imbarazzato

imbarazzato

Ex: He was clearly embarrassed by the mistake he made.Era chiaramente **imbarazzato** per l'errore che aveva commesso.
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enthusiastic
[aggettivo]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

entusiastico

entusiastico

Ex: The enthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their favorite band .I fan **entusiasti** hanno applaudito rumorosamente per la loro band preferita.
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excited
[aggettivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

eccitato, very happy and full of energy

eccitato, very happy and full of energy

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .Erano **entusiasti** di provare le nuove montagne russe nel parco a tema.
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fascinated
[aggettivo]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

affascinato

affascinato

Ex: He became fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .È diventato **affascinato** dal processo di creazione della ceramica dopo aver frequentato un corso.
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homesick
[aggettivo]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

nostalgico

nostalgico

Ex: They tried to help her feel less homesick by planning video calls with her family .Hanno cercato di aiutarla a sentirsi meno **nostalgica** pianificando videochiamate con la sua famiglia.
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insecure
[aggettivo]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

insicuro

insicuro

Ex: She was insecure about her speaking skills , avoiding public speaking opportunities whenever possible .Era **insicura** delle sue capacità di parlare, evitando le opportunità di parlare in pubblico ogni volta che era possibile.
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nervous
[aggettivo]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

nervoso

nervoso

Ex: He felt nervous before his big presentation at work .
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uncertain
[aggettivo]

(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something

incerto

incerto

Ex: They felt uncertain about investing in the new venture without a detailed business plan .Si sentivano **incerti** sull'investire nella nuova impresa senza un piano aziendale dettagliato.
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uncomfortable
[aggettivo]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

scomodo

scomodo

Ex: He shifted in his seat , feeling uncomfortable under the scrutiny of his peers .Si mosse sulla sedia, sentendosi **a disagio** sotto lo scrutinio dei suoi pari.
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worried
[aggettivo]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

preoccupato

preoccupato

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .Era **preoccupato** per la sicurezza del suo lavoro, sentendosi a disagio per i recenti licenziamenti dell'azienda.
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away
[avverbio]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

lontano, via

lontano, via

Ex: The child slowly drifted away from the group.Il bambino si è lentamente allontanato **lontano** dal gruppo.
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culture
[sostantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: We experienced the local culture during our stay in Italy .Abbiamo sperimentato la **cultura** locale durante il nostro soggiorno in Italia.
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etiquette
[sostantivo]

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

etiquette

etiquette

Ex: Her etiquette at the meeting was impeccable .La sua **etichetta** durante la riunione era impeccabile.
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tip
[sostantivo]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

suggerimento

suggerimento

Ex: The financial advisor provided tips for saving money and planning for retirement .
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international
[aggettivo]

happening in or between more than one country

internazionale

internazionale

Ex: They hosted an international art exhibition showcasing works from around the world .Hanno ospitato una mostra d'arte **internazionale** che esponeva opere da tutto il mondo.
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host
[sostantivo]

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

ospite, padrone di casa

ospite, padrone di casa

Ex: The host's hospitality made the party a memorable experience for everyone .L'ospitalità dell'**ospite** ha reso la festa un'esperienza memorabile per tutti.
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to decline an invitation, request, or offer

rifiutare

rifiutare

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .Il consiglio comunale ha **respinto** la proposta di rizona, rispettando le preoccupazioni della comunità.
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offer
[sostantivo]

a statement in which one expresses readiness or willingness to do something for someone or give something to them

offerta, proposta

offerta, proposta

Ex: His offer to pay for dinner was a kind gesture appreciated by everyone at the table .La sua **offerta** di pagare per la cena è stato un gesto gentile apprezzato da tutti a tavola.
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to enter
[Verbo]

to come or go into a place

entrare

entrare

Ex: Right now , they are entering the auditorium for the performance .In questo momento, stanno **entrando** nell'auditorium per lo spettacolo.
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to rest
[Verbo]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

restare, rimanere

restare, rimanere

Ex: The cat likes to find a sunny spot to rest and soak up the warmth .Il gatto ama trovare un posto soleggiato per **riposare** e assorbire il calore.
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elbow
[sostantivo]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

gomito

gomito

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized keeping a straight line from the shoulder to the elbow during a plank position .L'istruttore di yoga ha sottolineato l'importanza di mantenere una linea retta dalla spalla al **gomito** durante una posizione di plank.
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to arrive
[Verbo]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

arrivare

arrivare

Ex: We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .Siamo partiti presto per assicurarci di **arrivare** al luogo del concerto prima che iniziasse lo spettacolo.
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chopstick
[sostantivo]

one of the two thin, typically wooden sticks, used particularly by people of China, Japan, etc., to eat food

bacchette

bacchette

Ex: Many Asian restaurants provide chopsticks alongside utensils like forks and knives for diners to use according to their preference.Molti ristoranti asiatici forniscono **bacchette** insieme a posate come forchette e coltelli affinché i commensali possano usarle secondo le loro preferenze.
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expectation
[sostantivo]

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

aspettativa

aspettativa

Ex: Setting realistic expectations for oneself can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in life .Stabilire **aspettative** realistiche per se stessi può portare a una maggiore soddisfazione e realizzazione nella vita.
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appropriately
[avverbio]

in a way that is acceptable or proper

adeguatamente

adeguatamente

Ex: The punishment was administered appropriately for the violation .La punizione è stata amministrata **in modo appropriato** per la violazione.
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to tip
[Verbo]

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

dare la mancia

dare la mancia

Ex: She remembered to tip the delivery person when the food arrived hot and on time .Si è ricordata di **lasciare una mancia** al fattorino quando il cibo è arrivato caldo e in orario.
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pamphlet
[sostantivo]

a small booklet or leaflet containing information, usually on a single subject, that is distributed to a wide audience

opuscolo, volantino

opuscolo, volantino

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culture shock
[sostantivo]

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

shock culturale, disorientamento culturale

shock culturale, disorientamento culturale

Ex: Studying abroad helped her overcome her initial culture shock.Studiare all'estero l'ha aiutata a superare il suo iniziale **shock culturale**.
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hometown
[sostantivo]

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

natio

natio

Ex: I have n’t been to my hometown since last summer .Non sono stato nella mia **città natale** dall'estate scorsa.
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passionate
[aggettivo]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

appassionato

appassionato

Ex: Her passionate love for literature led her to pursue a career as an English teacher .Il suo **amore appassionato** per la letteratura l'ha portata a intraprendere una carriera come insegnante di inglese.
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lively
[aggettivo]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

vivace

vivace

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park feel lively.Le risate dei bambini riempivano l'aria, rendendo il parco **vivace**.
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quite
[avverbio]

to the highest degree

proprio

proprio

Ex: The movie was quite amazing from start to finish .Il film è stato **davvero** incredibile dall'inizio alla fine.
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eye-opener
[sostantivo]

something that helps a person realize something new or different about a situation or a person

rivelazione, risveglio

rivelazione, risveglio

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hardly
[avverbio]

to a very small degree or extent

appena

appena

Ex: She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room 's decor .Lei **appena** notò i sottili cambiamenti nell'arredamento della stanza.
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indoor
[aggettivo]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

interno

interno

Ex: The indoor skating rink is a popular destination for families to enjoy ice skating during the winter months .La pista di pattinaggio **al coperto** è una destinazione popolare per le famiglie che vogliono godersi il pattinaggio sul ghiaccio durante i mesi invernali.
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to notice
[Verbo]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

notare

notare

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .Ho **notato** l'ora e ho capito che ero in ritardo per il mio appuntamento.
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during
[Preposizione]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

durante

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
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to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

aspettare

aspettare

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Si **aspetta** una promozione dopo tutto il suo duro lavoro quest'anno.
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common
[aggettivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

comune

comune

Ex: His response was so common that it did n’t stand out in the conversation .La sua risposta era così **comune** che non spiccava nella conversazione.
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handshake
[sostantivo]

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

stretta di mano

stretta di mano

Ex: The two leaders exchanged a handshake after signing the agreement .I due leader si sono scambiati una **stretta di mano** dopo aver firmato l'accordo.
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to hug
[Verbo]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

abbracciare

abbracciare

Ex: Feeling grateful , she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .Sentendosi grata, **abbracciò** la persona che le aveva restituito gli oggetti smarriti.
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