Il libro Total English - Elementare - Unità 5 - Riferimenti - Parte 1

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

casa indipendente

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

studio

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

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

Villa

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

mulino a vento

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

soffitta

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

bagno

a room we use for sleeping

camera da letto

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

cantina

a room that we use to eat meals in

sala da pranzo

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

garage

the land that is joined to our house and we can grow plants there

giardino

the place in a building or home where we make food

cucina

a room in a private residence that is used for keeping books

biblioteca

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

soggiorno

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

tetto

a designated enclosed space or smaller area within a bathroom specifically designed for showering, typically lacking a bathtub or other fixtures found in a full bathroom

doccia, cabina doccia

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

finestra

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

aria condizionata

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

riscaldamento centrale

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

terrazza, patio

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

pannello solare

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

terrazza

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

letto

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

mensola per libri

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

sedia

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

tavolino da caffè, tavolino

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

armadio

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

tavolo

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

divano

an electronic device that is designed to playback audio CDs

lettore CD, riproduttore di CD

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

fornello

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

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