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Il libro Insight - Intermedio - Unità 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "self-catering", "soak up", "staycation", etc.

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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
[Verbo]

to get away from captivity

fuggire

fuggire

Ex: The bird escaped from its cage when the door was left open.L'uccello è **scappato** dalla sua gabbia quando la porta è stata lasciata aperta.
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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 .La strada era piena di una **folla** di fan entusiasti in attesa che la celebrità arrivasse alla prima del film.
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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
[sostantivo]

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

vista

vista

Ex: Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context.Le guide turistiche locali spesso forniscono commenti acuti mentre conducono i visitatori attraverso i **luoghi**, offrendo aneddoti affascinanti e contesto storico.
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to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

conoscere

conoscere

Ex: He joined the club get to know more people with similar interests .
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to participate in something, such as an event or activity

partecipare

partecipare

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .
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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 .Abbiamo fatto un picnic sulla **spiaggia** sabbiosa, godendo della brezza oceanica.
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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 .L'economia **nazionale** è influenzata da fattori come il commercio, l'occupazione e l'inflazione.
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package
[sostantivo]

a box or container in which items are packed

pacchetto

pacchetto

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care .Il **pacchetto** era etichettato con istruzioni per maneggiare con cura.
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public
[sostantivo]

a society's ordinary people

pubblico

pubblico

Ex: The initiative aims to educate the public about environmental conservation .L'iniziativa mira a educare il **pubblico** sulla conservazione ambientale.
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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 .I **turisti** hanno scattato diverse foto del pittoresco paesaggio.
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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 .Abbiamo fatto un **tour** in bicicletta attraverso la campagna, godendo dei paesaggi sereni.
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travel
[sostantivo]

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

viaggio, spostamento

viaggio, spostamento

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destination
[sostantivo]

the place where someone or something is headed

destinazione

destinazione

Ex: The train departed from New York City , with Chicago as its final destination.Il treno è partito da New York City, con Chicago come **destinazione** finale.
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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 .Il **guida** esperto del museo ha fatto rivivere le mostre storiche.
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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 ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .Non vedo l'ora delle **vacanze** per rilassarmi e staccare.
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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 .Ci siamo seduti su una panchina nel **parco** e abbiamo guardato le persone che praticavano sport.
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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 .Il **resort** ha diversi ristoranti, piscine e campi da golf per il divertimento degli ospiti.
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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 .La **trappola** doveva essere posizionata con cura per funzionare correttamente.
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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 .Un **trasporto** efficiente è cruciale per lo sviluppo economico e la connettività.
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to get off
[Verbo]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

scendere

scendere

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
[Verbo]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

subire, sopportare

subire, sopportare

Ex: The athlete took a blow to the head during the match , requiring medical attention .L'atleta ha **subito** un colpo alla testa durante la partita, richiedendo cure mediche.
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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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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 ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .Non vedo l'ora delle **vacanze** per rilassarmi e staccare.
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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
[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
[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 .Preferiva viaggiare in **pullman** per lunghe distanze a causa dello spazio extra per le gambe.
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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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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