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Il libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unità 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "journey", "crossword", "support", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
to make
[Verbo]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

fare

fare

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .Collegando i fili, **fai** il circuito e permetti all'elettricità di fluire.
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mistake
[sostantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

errore

errore

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Una cultura che incoraggia l'assunzione di rischi e l'apprendimento dagli **errori** favorisce l'innovazione e la creatività.
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phone call
[sostantivo]

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

telefonata

telefonata

Ex: During the meeting , she stepped out to take an important phone call regarding a job opportunity .Durante la riunione, è uscita per rispondere a un'importante **chiamata telefonica** riguardante un'opportunità di lavoro.
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journey
[sostantivo]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaggio

viaggio

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .Il **viaggio** verso la vetta della montagna ha messo alla prova la loro resistenza fisica e la resilienza mentale.
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excuse
[sostantivo]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

scusa, pretesto

scusa, pretesto

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .La sua **scusa** per non aver completato il progetto in tempo non era convincente, e gli è stato chiesto di rifarlo.
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mess
[sostantivo]

a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

confusione

confusione

Ex: Her decision to ignore the maintenance warnings resulted in a mechanical mess that halted production for days.La sua decisione di ignorare gli avvertimenti di manutenzione ha portato a un **pasticcio** meccanico che ha fermato la produzione per giorni.
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to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

fare

fare

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?C'è qualcosa che posso **fare** per te?
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homework
[sostantivo]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

compiti a casa

compiti a casa

Ex: We use textbooks and online resources to help us with our homework.Utilizziamo libri di testo e risorse online per aiutarci con i nostri **compiti**.
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exercise
[sostantivo]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

esercizio

esercizio

Ex: Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility .
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to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

fare un favore a qualcuno

fare un favore a qualcuno

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
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crossword
[sostantivo]

a puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes

cruciverba

cruciverba

Ex: She is an expert at solving crosswords in record time .Lei è un'esperta nel risolvere **cruciverba** in tempo record.
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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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choice
[sostantivo]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

scelta

scelta

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .I genitori vogliono sempre le migliori **scelte** per i loro figli.
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friend
[sostantivo]

someone we like and trust

amico

amico

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considera la sua coinquilina, Emma, come la sua migliore **amica** perché condividono i loro segreti e passano molto tempo insieme.
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housework
[sostantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

lavori di casa

lavori di casa

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .Spesso ascoltano musica mentre fanno le **faccende domestiche** per rendere i compiti più piacevoli.
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meal
[sostantivo]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

pasto

pasto

Ex: The meal was served buffet-style with a variety of dishes to choose from .Il **pasto** è stato servito in stile buffet con una varietà di piatti tra cui scegliere.
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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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to try to do something as well as one is capable of

cercare di fare qualcosa così come si è capaci di fare

cercare di fare qualcosa così come si è capaci di fare

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .
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to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways

fare del bene

fare del bene

Ex: Trying to finish the project in a rush wodo us any good; we need to take our time and do it right .
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to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

fare la differenza

fare la differenza

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
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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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to bake
[Verbo]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

cuocere

cuocere

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .Gli piace **cuocere** torte, specialmente durante il periodo delle feste.
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cake
[sostantivo]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

torta, dolce

torta, dolce

Ex: They bought a carrot cake from the bakery for their family gathering.Hanno comprato una torta di carote dal panificio per il loro raduno di famiglia.
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to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

fare il check-out

fare il check-out

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .La squadra **controllerà** l'attrezzatura per assicurarsi che sia in ordine.
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brand
[sostantivo]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

marca

marca

Ex: Building a reputable brand takes years of consistent effort and delivering on promises to customers .Costruire un **marchio** rispettabile richiede anni di sforzi costanti e di mantenimento delle promesse fatte ai clienti.
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to make
[Verbo]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

fare

fare

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .Collegando i fili, **fai** il circuito e permetti all'elettricità di fluire.
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to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

fare

fare

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?C'è qualcosa che posso **fare** per te?
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water sport
[sostantivo]

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

sport acquatici

sport acquatici

Ex: Surfing is one of the most popular water sports worldwide .Il surf è uno degli **sport acquatici** più popolari al mondo.
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to learn
[Verbo]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

imparare

imparare

Ex: We need to learn how to manage our time better .Dobbiamo **imparare** a gestire meglio il nostro tempo.
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language
[sostantivo]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

lingua

lingua

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.Usano risorse online per studiare la grammatica e il vocabolario nella **lingua**.
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to read
[Verbo]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

leggere

leggere

Ex: Can you read the sign from this distance ?Riesci a **leggere** il cartello da questa distanza?
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novel
[sostantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

romanzo

romanzo

Ex: The thriller novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .Il **romanzo** thriller mi ha tenuto sveglio tutta la notte, non riuscivo a metterlo giù.
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to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

organizzare

organizzare

Ex: The committee is organizing the agenda for the upcoming summit .Il comitato sta **organizzando** l'agenda per il prossimo vertice.
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party
[sostantivo]

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

festa

festa

Ex: They organized a farewell party for their friend who is moving abroad .Hanno organizzato una **festa** d'addio per il loro amico che si trasferisce all'estero.
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to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

passare il tempo

passare il tempo

Ex: Do you want to hang out after school and grab a bite to eat ?Vuoi **uscire** dopo scuola e prendere qualcosa da mangiare?
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friend
[sostantivo]

someone we like and trust

amico

amico

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considera la sua coinquilina, Emma, come la sua migliore **amica** perché condividono i loro segreti e passano molto tempo insieme.
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to play
[Verbo]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

giocare

giocare

Ex: They play hide-and-seek in the backyard .Loro **giocano** a nascondino nel cortile.
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adventure
[sostantivo]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

avventura

avventura

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.Hanno pianificato un viaggio in campeggio nella natura, desiderosi della libertà e dell'eccitazione dell'**avventura** all'aria aperta.
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video game
[sostantivo]

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

video gioco

video gioco

Ex: My favorite video game is a racing game where I can drive fast cars .Il mio **videogioco** preferito è un gioco di corsa dove posso guidare auto veloci.
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to watch
[Verbo]

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

guardare

guardare

Ex: I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends .Guarderò la partita domani con i miei amici.
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DVD
[sostantivo]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

DVD

DVD

Ex: The movie is not available for streaming , but you can buy the DVD.Il film non è disponibile per lo streaming, ma puoi acquistare il **DVD**.
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to support
[Verbo]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

aiutare

aiutare

Ex: The teacher always tries to support her students by offering extra help after class .L'insegnante cerca sempre di **sostenere** i suoi studenti offrendo aiuto extra dopo le lezioni.
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team
[sostantivo]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

èquipe

èquipe

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .Una **squadra** che funziona bene favorisce un ambiente di supporto in cui i punti di forza di ogni membro sono valorizzati.
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to use
[Verbo]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

usare

usare

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?Che tipo di olio **usi** per cucinare?
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social networking
[sostantivo]

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

rete sociale

rete sociale

Ex: The company 's marketing strategy includes a strong focus on social networking to reach a wider audience .La strategia di marketing dell'azienda include una forte attenzione ai **social network** per raggiungere un pubblico più ampio.
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site
[sostantivo]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

sito

sito

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jewelry
[sostantivo]

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

gioielleria

gioielleria

Ex: The jewelry store offered a wide range of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.Il negozio di **gioielli** offriva una vasta gamma di orecchini, collane e braccialetti.
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