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Il libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unità 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "mansion", "helpful", "dishwasher", etc.

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central heating
[sostantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

riscaldamento centrale

riscaldamento centrale

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .I vecchi tubi del **riscaldamento centrale** hanno iniziato a fare rumori di clangore mentre si riscaldavano.
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DVD player
[sostantivo]

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

lettore di DVD

lettore di DVD

Ex: We'll need an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the TV.Avremo bisogno di un cavo HDMI per collegare il **lettore DVD** alla TV.
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microwave
[sostantivo]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

microonde

microonde

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .La cucina è dotata di un nuovo **microonde** che ha diverse impostazioni per cucinare e riscaldare il cibo.
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radio
[sostantivo]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

radio

Ex: We enjoy listening to the radio during our road trips .Ci piace ascoltare la **radio** durante i nostri viaggi in macchina.
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oven
[sostantivo]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

forno

forno

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .Hanno arrostito un pollo intero nel **forno** per la cena della domenica.
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computer
[sostantivo]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

computer

computer

Ex: The computer has a large storage capacity for files .Il **computer** ha una grande capacità di archiviazione per i file.
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washing machine
[sostantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavatrice

lavatrice

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .Il ciclo di centrifuga della **lavatrice** aiuta a rimuovere l'acqua in eccesso dai vestiti.
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Hoover
[sostantivo]

a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt

aspirapolvere, hoover

aspirapolvere, hoover

Ex: He repaired the Hoover instead of buying a new one.Ha riparato l'**Hoover** invece di comprarne uno nuovo.
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dishwasher
[sostantivo]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lavastoviglie

lavastoviglie

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .La nuova **lavastoviglie** ha un ciclo di lavaggio rapido per piccoli carichi.
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phone
[sostantivo]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

telefono

telefono

Ex: Before the advent of smartphones , landline phones were more common .Prima dell'avvento degli smartphone, i **telefoni** fissi erano più comuni.
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television
[sostantivo]

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisione

televisione

Ex: She turned the television on to catch the news .Ha acceso la **televisione** per vedere le notizie.
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fortunate
[aggettivo]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

fortunato

fortunato

Ex: They considered themselves fortunate for having such a generous and understanding boss .Si consideravano **fortunati** per avere un capo così generoso e comprensivo.
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unfortunate
[aggettivo]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

sfortunato

sfortunato

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .Gli incidenti **sfortunati** possono accadere in qualsiasi momento, ecco perché è importante dare sempre priorità alla sicurezza.
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lucky
[aggettivo]

having or bringing good luck

fortunato

fortunato

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .Sei **fortunato** ad avere una famiglia così premurosa.
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fortunately
[avverbio]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

fortunatamente

fortunatamente

Ex: He misplaced his keys , but fortunately, he had a spare set stored in a secure location .Ha smarrito le sue chiavi, ma **fortunatamente**, aveva un set di riserva conservato in un luogo sicuro.
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unfortunately
[avverbio]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

purtroppo

purtroppo

Ex: Unfortunately, the company had to downsize , resulting in the layoff of several employees .**Sfortunatamente**, l'azienda ha dovuto ridimensionarsi, con il conseguente licenziamento di diversi dipendenti.
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luckily
[avverbio]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

fortunatamente

fortunatamente

Ex: She misplaced her phone , but luckily, she retraced her steps and found it in the car .Ha smarrito il telefono, ma **fortunatamente**, ha ripercorso i suoi passi e l'ha trovato in macchina.
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quick
[aggettivo]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rapido

rapido

Ex: The quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .La volpe **veloce** attraversò di corsa il campo, scomparendo nella foresta.
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quickly
[avverbio]

with a lot of speed

rapidamente

rapidamente

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .Il fiume scorreva **velocemente** dopo forti piogge.
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easy
[aggettivo]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

facile

facile

Ex: The math problem was easy to solve ; it only required basic addition .Il problema di matematica era **facile** da risolvere; richiedeva solo un'addizione di base.
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easily
[avverbio]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

facilmente

facilmente

Ex: The team won the match easily.La squadra ha vinto la partita **facilmente**.
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surprising
[aggettivo]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

sorprendente

sorprendente

Ex: The surprising kindness of strangers made her day .La gentilezza **sorprendente** degli sconosciuti ha reso la sua giornata.
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unsurprising
[aggettivo]

not causing surprise or unexpectedness, usually because it was already known or predicted

non mi sorprende

non mi sorprende

Ex: Her unsurprising reaction showed that she had anticipated what was coming .La sua reazione **non sorprendente** ha mostrato che aveva anticipato ciò che stava per accadere.
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helpful
[aggettivo]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

utile

utile

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .Un suggerimento **utile** può far risparmiare tempo e fatica durante un progetto.
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surprisingly
[avverbio]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

sorprendentemente

sorprendentemente

Ex: She answered the question surprisingly well , demonstrating unexpected knowledge .Ha risposto alla domanda **sorprendentemente** bene, dimostrando una conoscenza inaspettata.
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unsurprisingly
[avverbio]

in a way that is not surprising or unexpected

non sorprende

non sorprende

Ex: Unsurprisingly, the well-known author 's latest book quickly climbed the bestseller list .Non sorprende che l'ultimo libro del noto autore sia rapidamente salito nella lista dei bestseller.
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unhelpful
[aggettivo]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

inutile

inutile

Ex: The unhelpful advice from friends only confused her more about which decision to make .I consigli **poco utili** degli amici non hanno fatto altro che confonderla ulteriormente su quale decisione prendere.
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helpfully
[avverbio]

in a way that shows willingness or readiness to assist someone

utilemente, in modo servizievole

utilemente, in modo servizievole

Ex: They helpfully offered suggestions for improving my resume .
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necessary
[aggettivo]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

necessario

necessario

Ex: Having the right tools is necessary to complete the project efficiently .Avere gli strumenti giusti è **necessario** per completare il progetto in modo efficiente.
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unnecessary
[aggettivo]

not needed at all or more than what is required

non necessario

non necessario

Ex: Using overly complicated language in the presentation was unnecessary; the audience would have understood simpler terms .Usare un linguaggio eccessivamente complicato nella presentazione è stato **inutile**; il pubblico avrebbe capito termini più semplici.
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necessarily
[avverbio]

in a way that cannot be avoided

necessariamente

necessariamente

Ex: Learning a new skill necessarily takes time .Imparare una nuova abilità richiede **necessariamente** tempo.
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unnecessarily
[avverbio]

without a valid reason or purpose

inutilmente, senza necessità

inutilmente, senza necessità

Ex: The project timeline was extended unnecessarily due to delays that could have been avoided with better planning .La tempistica del progetto è stata prolungata **inutilmente** a causa di ritardi che avrebbero potuto essere evitati con una migliore pianificazione.
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modern-day
[aggettivo]

of or belonging to the present time

contemporaneo, moderno

contemporaneo, moderno

Ex: The film portrays a modern-day version of the classic tale .Il film presenta una versione **moderna** della fiaba classica.
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a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

casa bifamiliare

casa bifamiliare

Ex: The garden in the semi-detached house was separated by a low hedge from the neighbor 's yard .Il giardino della **casa a schiera** era separato dal cortile del vicino da una siepe bassa.
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laborsaving
[aggettivo]

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

risparmio di manodopera

risparmio di manodopera

Ex: The labor-saving device allowed them to complete the gardening work in half the usual time.Il dispositivo **risparmiatore di lavoro** ha permesso loro di completare il lavoro di giardinaggio nella metà del tempo solito.
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storey
[sostantivo]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piano

piano

Ex: The second storey provides a beautiful view of the garden .Il **piano** offre una bella vista del giardino.
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old-fashioned
[aggettivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

all’antica

all’antica

Ex: Despite having GPS on his phone , John sticks to his old-fashioned paper maps when planning road trips .Nonostante abbia il GPS sul telefono, John si attacca alle sue mappe di carta **vecchio stile** quando pianifica viaggi su strada.
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full-time
[aggettivo]

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

tempo pieno

tempo pieno

Ex: She recently started a full-time job at the bank.Ha recentemente iniziato un lavoro **a tempo pieno** in banca.
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open-plan
[aggettivo]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

a pianta aperta

a pianta aperta

Ex: The open-plan design of the restaurant allows diners to see into the kitchen while they eat .Il design **open-plan** del ristorante permette ai clienti di vedere nella cucina mentre mangiano.
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house
[sostantivo]

a building where people live, especially as a family

casa

casa

Ex: The modern house featured large windows , allowing ample natural light to fill every room .La **casa** moderna presentava ampie finestre, permettendo alla luce naturale di riempire abbondantemente ogni stanza.
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home
[sostantivo]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

casa

casa

Ex: He enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of his home.Apprezza l'atmosfera tranquilla della sua **casa**.
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block
[sostantivo]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

palazzo, edificio

palazzo, edificio

Ex: Each block has its own community garden and recreational area .Ogni **blocco** ha il proprio giardino comunitario e area ricreativa.
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flat
[sostantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

appartamento

appartamento

Ex: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .L'agente immobiliare ha mostrato loro diversi **appartamenti**, ognuno con caratteristiche e layout unici.
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bungalow
[sostantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

villino, casa a un piano

villino, casa a un piano

Ex: The bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .Il **bungalow** presentava un giardino splendidamente paesaggistico con una varietà di piante e fiori tropicali.
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caravan
[sostantivo]

a vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping

caravan

caravan

Ex: They rented a spacious caravan for their road trip through Europe .Hanno noleggiato un **roulotte** spaziosa per il loro viaggio in Europa.
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detached house
[sostantivo]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

casa indipendente

casa indipendente

Ex: She loved the idea of having a detached house with a private backyard .
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mansion
[sostantivo]

a very large and impressive house

residenza

residenza

Ex: He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library .Ha sempre sognato di possedere un **maniero** con una grande scalinata e una biblioteca.
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a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

casa bifamiliare

casa bifamiliare

Ex: The garden in the semi-detached house was separated by a low hedge from the neighbor 's yard .Il giardino della **casa a schiera** era separato dal cortile del vicino da una siepe bassa.
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tent
[sostantivo]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tenda

tenda

Ex: We slept in a tent during our camping trip .Abbiamo dormito in una **tenda** durante il nostro viaggio in campeggio.
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terraced house
[sostantivo]

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

casa a schiera

casa a schiera

Ex: They decided to convert the attic of their terraced house into an extra bedroom .Hanno deciso di convertire la soffitta della loro **casa a schiera** in una camera da letto aggiuntiva.
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castle
[sostantivo]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

castello

castello

Ex: He dreamed of living in a fairytale castle overlooking the sea .Sognava di vivere in un **castello** delle fiabe che si affaccia sul mare.
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cottage
[sostantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

casetta di campagna

casetta di campagna

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .Sognavano di andare in pensione in una piccola **cottage** nella campagna inglese.
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refrigerator
[sostantivo]

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

refrigerante

refrigerante

Ex: The fridge has a freezer section for storing frozen foods.Il **frigorifero** ha una sezione congelatore per conservare i cibi surgelati.
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