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Il libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unità 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "farmer", "deserted", "overcrowd", etc.

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railway station
[sostantivo]

a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

stazione ferroviaria

stazione ferroviaria

Ex: After buying a ticket at the railway station, they found their platform and settled in for the journey .Dopo aver comprato un biglietto alla **stazione ferroviaria**, hanno trovato il loro binario e si sono sistemati per il viaggio.
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farmer
[sostantivo]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

agricoltore

agricoltore

Ex: The farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .Il **contadino** si sveglia presto per mungere le mucche.
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miner
[sostantivo]

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals, coal, or other valuable materials from the earth

minatore, operaio minerario

minatore, operaio minerario

Ex: Coal miners work in dangerous conditions.I **minatori** di carbone lavorano in condizioni pericolose.
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soldier
[sostantivo]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldato

soldato

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .Il **soldato** ha lucidato i suoi stivali finché non hanno brillato.
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criminal
[sostantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminale

criminale

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .Il **criminale** ha confessato di aver rapinato la banca.
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business people
[sostantivo]

people who are involved in commercial or industrial activities, such as buying, selling, or managing a company

uomini d'affari, imprenditori

uomini d'affari, imprenditori

Ex: Experienced business people understand the risks of investment .Gli **imprenditori** esperti comprendono i rischi dell'investimento.
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railwayman
[sostantivo]

someone who works on or with trains and the railway system

ferroviere, addetto alle ferrovie

ferroviere, addetto alle ferrovie

Ex: Young recruits trained under an experienced railwayman.I giovani reclute sono state addestrate sotto un **ferroviere** esperto.
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unemployment
[sostantivo]

the state of being without a job

disoccupazione

disoccupazione

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .Molte persone hanno affrontato un **disoccupazione** di lunga durata durante la crisi finanziaria globale.
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pollution
[sostantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .L'**inquinamento** causato dai rifiuti di plastica è una crisi ambientale crescente.
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natural disaster
[sostantivo]

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

disastro naturale

disastro naturale

Ex: The tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history .Lo tsunami è stato uno dei **disastri naturali** più mortali della storia registrata.
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war
[sostantivo]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

guerra

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .La nazione rimase in **guerra** fino alla firma di un accordo di pace.
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famine
[sostantivo]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

carestia

carestia

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **carestia** ha causato grandi sofferenze tra la popolazione.
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crime
[sostantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimine

crimine

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .L'aumento della **criminalità** violenta ha fatto sentire i residenti insicuri.
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to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

sovraffollamento

sovraffollamento

Ex: The elevators tend to overcrowd during the morning commute .Gli ascensori tendono a **sovraffollarsi** durante il pendolarismo mattutino.
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poverty
[sostantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

povertà

povertà

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.L'organizzazione benefica si concentra sul fornire cibo e riparo a coloro che vivono in **povertà**.
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deserted
[aggettivo]

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

deserto

deserto

Ex: He stood at the airport, deserted by the friend who promised to pick him up.Era all'aeroporto, **abbandonato** dall'amico che aveva promesso di venirlo a prendere.
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crowded
[aggettivo]

(of a space) filled with things or people

affollato

affollato

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .L'autobus **affollato** era in ritardo a causa del traffico intenso.
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clean
[aggettivo]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

pulito, igienizzato

pulito, igienizzato

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .La camera d'albergo era **pulita** e immacolata.
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dirty
[aggettivo]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sporco

sporco

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .I piatti **sporchi** nella cucina del ristorante dovevano essere lavati.
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wide
[aggettivo]

having a large length from side to side

vasto

vasto

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .Il tessuto era largo 45 pollici, perfetto per fare un set di tende.
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narrow
[aggettivo]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

stretto

stretto

Ex: The narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .Il ponte **stretto** poteva accogliere solo un'auto alla volta, causando ritardi nel traffico.
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unpopular
[aggettivo]

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

impopolare

impopolare

Ex: The new policy introduced by the company was unpopular with the employees .La nuova politica introdotta dall'azienda era **impopolare** tra i dipendenti.
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popular
[aggettivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popolare

popolare

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .Le sue canzoni sono **popolari** perché sono facili da ballare.
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safe
[aggettivo]

protected from any danger

sicuro

sicuro

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .Dopo che la tempesta è passata, si sono sentiti **al sicuro** per tornare alle loro case e valutare i danni.
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dangerous
[aggettivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

pericoloso

pericoloso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.Il sentiero di montagna è scivoloso e considerato **pericoloso**.
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quiet
[aggettivo]

with little or no noise

tranquillo

tranquillo

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .La foresta era **silenziosa**, con solo il canto occasionale degli uccelli che rompeva il silenzio.
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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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messy
[aggettivo]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

disordinato, caotico

disordinato, caotico

Ex: The construction site was messy, with piles of debris and equipment scattered around .Il cantiere era **disordinato**, con mucchi di detriti e attrezzature sparse ovunque.
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tidy
[aggettivo]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

ordinato

ordinato

Ex: She always kept her purse tidy, with items neatly arranged and easily accessible.Teneva sempre la borsa **ordinata**, con gli oggetti disposti ordinatamente e facilmente accessibili.
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modern
[aggettivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .Il documentario esamina le sfide che la società **moderna** deve affrontare.
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old
[aggettivo]

of a particular age

anni

anni

Ex: My favorite sweater is ten years old but still looks brand new .Il mio maglione preferito ha dieci anni **vecchio** ma sembra ancora nuovo.
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place
[sostantivo]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

luogo, posto

luogo, posto

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town
[sostantivo]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

cittadina

cittadina

Ex: They organize community events in town to bring people together .Organizzano eventi comunitari in **città** per riunire le persone.
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church
[sostantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

chiesa

chiesa

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .Ha fatto volontariato alla mensa dei poveri della **chiesa** per aiutare a sfamare i senzatetto.
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market
[sostantivo]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

marcato

marcato

Ex: They visited the farmers ' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .Visitavano il **mercato** degli agricoltori il sabato mattina per comprare frutta e verdura fresca.
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university
[sostantivo]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

università

università

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.Abbiamo accesso a una biblioteca all'avanguardia all'**università**.
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prison
[sostantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prigione

prigione

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ha scritto lettere alla sua famiglia dal **carcere**, esprimendo il suo amore e il suo desiderio per loro.
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hospital
[sostantivo]

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

ospedale

ospedale

Ex: We saw a newborn baby in the maternity ward of the hospital.Abbiamo visto un neonato nel reparto maternità dell'**ospedale**.
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theater
[sostantivo]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

teatro

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.Abbiamo i biglietti per il nuovo musical a **teatro**.
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school
[sostantivo]

a place where children learn things from teachers

scuola

scuola

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English at school.Studiamo diverse materie come matematica, scienze e inglese a **scuola**.
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casino
[sostantivo]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

casinò

casinò

Ex: The casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .Il **casinò** ha ospitato un evento speciale con musica dal vivo e intrattenimento.
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tramline
[sostantivo]

the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves

linea del tram, binario del tram

linea del tram, binario del tram

Ex: The tramline connects major tourist attractions .La **linea del tram** collega le principali attrazioni turistiche.
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geographical
[aggettivo]

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

geografico

geografico

Ex: The geographical features of a region influence its economic activities and cultural practices .Le caratteristiche **geografiche** di una regione influenzano le sue attività economiche e pratiche culturali.
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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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cave
[sostantivo]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

caverna

caverna

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .Gli appassionati di immersione in **grotta** affrontano le profondità delle grotte sottomarine, navigando attraverso passaggi stretti ed esplorando camere sommerse.
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cliff
[sostantivo]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

scogliera

scogliera

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Gli uccelli hanno costruito i loro nidi lungo la ripida parete della **scogliera**.
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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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hill
[sostantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colle

colle

Ex: The hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .La **collina** forniva un confine naturale tra i due paesi.
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lake
[sostantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Hanno fatto un picnic accanto al **lago**.
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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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plain
[sostantivo]

a vast area of flat land

pianura

pianura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .Durante la loro spedizione, gli esploratori attraversarono una vasta **pianura** che sembrava estendersi all'infinito.
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sand dune
[sostantivo]

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

duna di sabbia, duna

duna di sabbia, duna

Ex: The sand dune provided shelter from the wind .La **duna di sabbia** offriva riparo dal vento.
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sea
[sostantivo]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mare

mare

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by the sea.Abbiamo trascorso le nostre vacanze rilassandoci sulle spiagge sabbiose vicino al **mare**.
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valley
[sostantivo]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

valle

valle

Ex: They hiked through the valley to reach the lake .Hanno camminato attraverso la **valle** per raggiungere il lago.
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waterfall
[sostantivo]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

cascata

cascata

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.Era ipnotizzato dal puro potere e dalla bellezza della **cascata** fragorosa.
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