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capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

autonomo, indipendente

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

cantiere

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

baraccopoli

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

condominio, stabile

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

congestionato, affollato

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

via, arteria

related to or characteristic of a city or town

urbano

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infrastruttura, infrastrutture

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

sistema fognario, rete fognaria

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

abitante, residenti

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

situazione

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crisi

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

insidia

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

rimedio

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

soluzione rapida, rimedio temporaneo

a comprehensive solution that is believed to tackle every issue

panacea

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

affrontare

to help ease mental or physical pain

alleviare, lenire

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

risolvere