Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Approfondimento del vocabolario 8

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

base su

to move from a lower to a higher position

salire

to cause something to occur

risultare in

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

squilibrio

to be the cause of something

causare

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

crollare

to be determined or affected by something else

dipendere da

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear, due to their impressive or majestic nature

maestoso

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

vietato

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

innumerevole

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

fastidioso

very large in size

enorme

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

imponente

to end the life of someone or something

uccidere

exceptionally large in size

gigantesco

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

prohibited by law or made illegal

fuorilegge

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

macello

causing sadness, anger, or concern

sconvolgere

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

fast food

the time in the middle of the day when we eat lunch

ora di pranzo

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popolare

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

norma

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradizionale

the event of a marriage ceremony

nozze

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

banchetto

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

piatto

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

tariffa

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

ordinare

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

spuntino

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

cibo da asporto