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Il libro Insight - Intermedio - Unità 2 - 2A

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 2 - 2A del libro di corso Insight Intermediate, come "self-catering", "soak up", "staycation", ecc.

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time out
time out
[sostantivo]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

timeout, pausa

timeout, pausa

Ex: The referee signaled a time out for an injury. 

L'arbitro ha segnalato un timeout per un infortunio.

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to escape
to escape
[Verbo]

to get away from captivity

fuggire

fuggire

Ex: Two prisoners escaped from the jail overnight. 
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crowd
crowd
[sostantivo]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

folla

folla

Ex: The street was packed with a crowd of excited fans waiting for the celebrity to arrive at the movie premiere. 
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to soak up
to soak up
[Verbo]

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

assorbire, assimilare

assorbire, assimilare

Ex: As an intern, he was determined to soak up as much industry knowledge as possible. 

Come stagista, era determinato ad assorbire quante più conoscenze del settore possibile.

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sight
sight
[sostantivo]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

vista

vista

Ex: The tour includes many of the city's famous sights. 
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to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

conoscere

conoscere

Ex: He joined the club to get to know more people with similar interests. 
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to [take] part

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

partecipare

partecipare

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition. 
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beach
beach
[sostantivo]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

spiaggia

spiaggia

Ex: We had a picnic on the sandy beach, enjoying the ocean breeze. 
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national
national
[aggettivo]

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

nazionale

nazionale

Ex: The national economy is influenced by factors such as trade, employment, and inflation. 
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package
package
[sostantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

pacchetto

pacchetto

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care. 
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public
public
[sostantivo]

a society's ordinary people

pubblico

pubblico

Ex: The initiative aims to educate the public about environmental conservation. 
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tourist
tourist
[sostantivo]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

turista

turista

Ex: Tourists took several photos of the picturesque landscape. 
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tour
tour
[sostantivo]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

tour

tour

Ex: We took a bike tour through the countryside, enjoying the serene landscapes. 
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travel
travel
[sostantivo]

the action of moving from one location to another, usually involving a long distance

viaggio, spostamento

viaggio, spostamento

Ex: The new road should make travel between the villages easier. 
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destination
destination
[sostantivo]

the place to which someone or something is traveling or being sent

destinazione

destinazione

Ex: We stopped for lunch before continuing toward our destination. 
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guide
guide
[sostantivo]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

guida, accompagnatore

guida, accompagnatore

Ex: The knowledgeable museum guide made the history exhibits come alive. 
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holiday
holiday
[sostantivo]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacanza

vacanza

Ex: I can't wait for the holiday to relax and unwind. 
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park
park
[sostantivo]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parco

parco

Ex: We sat on a bench in the park and watched people playing sports. 
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resort
resort
[sostantivo]

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

resort, località

resort, località

Ex: The resort has multiple restaurants, pools, and golf courses for guests to enjoy. 
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trap
trap
[sostantivo]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

trappola

trappola

Ex: The trap had to be carefully set to work properly. 
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transport
transport
[sostantivo]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

trasporto

trasporto

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity. 
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to get off
to get off
[Verbo]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

scendere da un mezzo, scendere da autobus treno o aereo

scendere da un mezzo, scendere da autobus treno o aereo

Ex: He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station. 

È stato l'ultimo a scendere dalla metropolitana alla stazione finale.

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to take
to take
[Verbo]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

subire, sopportare

subire, sopportare

Ex: The hiker took the force of the storm while stranded in the wilderness, enduring harsh weather conditions. 
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adventure
adventure
[sostantivo]

an unusual, exciting, or potentially dangerous experience or activity

avventura

avventura

Ex: We got lost in the old city, but the whole experience became a fun adventure. 
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holiday
holiday
[sostantivo]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacanza

vacanza

Ex: I can't wait for the holiday to relax and unwind. 
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backpacking
backpacking
[sostantivo]

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

andare a giro con zaino

andare a giro con zaino

Ex: Backpacking allows travelers to explore places freely. 

Il backpacking consente ai viaggiatori di esplorare liberamente i luoghi.

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city break
city break
[sostantivo]

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

pausa città

pausa città

Ex: A city break is ideal for travelers who want to explore urban areas without taking a long vacation. 

Un city break è ideale per i viaggiatori che vogliono esplorare aree urbane senza prendersi una lunga vacanza.

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coach
coach
[sostantivo]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

allenatore

allenatore

Ex: He preferred traveling by coach for long distances because of the extra legroom. 
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do it yourself

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

fai-da-te, bricolage

fai-da-te, bricolage

Ex: The satisfaction of completing a do-it-yourself project can be incredibly rewarding, knowing you accomplished something with your own hands. 
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honeymoon
honeymoon
[sostantivo]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

miele

miele

Ex: The honeymoon was a time for them to unwind, create lasting memories, and embark on new adventures together. 

La luna di miele è stato un momento per loro di rilassarsi, creare ricordi duraturi e intraprendere nuove avventure insieme.

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house swap
house swap
[sostantivo]

an arrangement where two homeowners agree to switch their homes for a certain period of time, often for a vacation or holiday

scambio casa

scambio casa

Ex: The couple found a great house swap opportunity through an online platform. 

La coppia ha trovato un'ottima opportunità di scambio di case attraverso una piattaforma online.

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package holiday
package holiday
[sostantivo]

a type of vacation where one buys one's flights, accommodation, and sometimes even activities all at once, often at a cheaper price

pacchetto vacanza

pacchetto vacanza

Ex: Their package holiday to Thailand included an island-hopping adventure. 

La loro vacanza organizzata in Thailandia includeva un'avventura di salto da un'isola all'altra.

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self-catering
self-catering
[aggettivo]

(of an accommodation or holiday) providing equipment for guests to prepare their meals themselves

cucinalo da solo,  mangialo da solo

cucinalo da solo, mangialo da solo

Ex: We stayed in a self-catering flat in the city, which saved us money on food. 

Abbiamo soggiornato in un appartamento con cucina in città, il che ci ha fatto risparmiare sul cibo.

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sightseeing
sightseeing
[sostantivo]

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

visita turistica

visita turistica

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London, the British Museum, and Buckingham Palace. 

Il loro turismo a Londra includeva la Torre di Londra, il British Museum e Buckingham Palace.

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staycation
staycation
[sostantivo]

a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere

soggiorno

soggiorno

Ex: She planned a staycation spa day, complete with massages and facials at a local wellness center. 

Ha pianificato una giornata spa in staycation, completa di massaggi e trattamenti viso in un centro benessere locale.

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