Il libro Total English - Pre-intermedio - Unità 6 - Riferimento

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

baia

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

spiaggia

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

scogliera

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

foresta

a piece of land surrounded by water

isola

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagna

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

penisola

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

fiume

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mare

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

bellissima, bello

(of a space) filled with things or people

affollato

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

eccitante

perfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense

idilliaco, paradisiaco

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

imponente

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

rumoroso

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

pacifico

bringing enjoyment and happiness

piacevole

helping our body or mind rest

rilassante

describing affections connected with love or relationships

romantico

remaining in a natural or original state without any alteration, damage, or decay

incontaminato

a building where works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy

Pinacoteca

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

bar

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

libreria

a place where multiple buses begin and end their journeys, particularly a journey between towns or cites

autostazione

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

fermata dell'autobus

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

caffè

a building where films are shown

cinema

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

collegio, Università

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

commerciale

a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice

chirurgia

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

ospedale

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industriale

a large building providing a wide range of facilities for the public to exercise and do various fun activities in their spare time

centro ricreativo, centro per il tempo libero

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

biblioteca

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

museo

a place that is open during nighttime in which people can dance, eat, and drink

locale notturno

a place where people live, consisting mainly of houses and apartment buildings rather than offices and shops

area residenziale, quartiere residenziale

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

ristorante

a place where children learn things from teachers

scuola

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

stadio

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

stazione dei treni

a railway that operates underground, typically in a city

metropolitana, tubo