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Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 3 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 3 - Riferimento nel corso Total English Upper-Intermediate, come "mentre", "alla moda", "rozzo", ecc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
modern
modern
[aggettivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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ancient
ancient
[aggettivo]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

antico

antico

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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antique
antique
[aggettivo]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

antico

antico

Ex: With its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, the antique furniture in the room added a touch of elegance to the decor. 
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traditional
traditional
[aggettivo]

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

tradizionale

tradizionale

Ex: The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes. 
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secondhand
secondhand
[aggettivo]

previously owned or used by someone else

di seconda mano, usato

di seconda mano, usato

Ex: She bought a secondhand car to save money. 
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elderly
elderly
[sostantivo]

people of old age

gli anziani, le persone anziane

gli anziani, le persone anziane

Ex: The community center offers special activities and services for the elderly. 
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old-fashioned
old-fashioned
[aggettivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

all’antica

all’antica

Ex: The old-fashioned rotary telephone seemed out of place in the modern office. 
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trendy
trendy
[aggettivo]

influenced by the latest or popular styles

alla moda

alla moda

Ex: The trendy hairstyle she sported quickly became popular among her friends. 
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fashionable
fashionable
[aggettivo]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

alla moda

alla moda

Ex: She always stays fashionable by keeping up with the latest trends and incorporating them into her wardrobe. 
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while
while
[sostantivo]

a span of time

mentre, durante

mentre, durante

Ex: She waited patiently for a while before the bus finally arrived. 
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during
during
[Preposizione]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

durante

Ex: I like to listen to music during my morning commute to work. 
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throughout
throughout
[Preposizione]

during the whole period of time of something

per tutto, durante tutto

per tutto, durante tutto

Ex: He stayed by her side throughout the entire surgery. 
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since
since
[Preposizione]

used to indicate the period of time between a specific past event and the present

da, a partire da

da, a partire da

Ex: I haven't had a vacation since last summer. 
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until
until
[Preposizione]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

finchè

finchè

Ex: I will wait for you until 5 PM. 
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previous
previous
[aggettivo]

occurring or existing before what is being mentioned

precedente

precedente

Ex: She referred to her previous job experience during the interview. 
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soft
soft
[aggettivo]

gentle to the touch

morbido, soffice

morbido, soffice

Ex: He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm. 
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stretchy
stretchy
[aggettivo]

capable of being stretched or extended without breaking

elastico, estensibile

elastico, estensibile

Ex: She wore a stretchy dress that allowed her to move comfortably. 
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shiny
shiny
[aggettivo]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

lucido

lucido

Ex: The newly waxed floors were shiny and smooth to the touch. 
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smooth
smooth
[aggettivo]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

liscio

liscio

Ex: The marble countertop was smooth to the touch. 
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rough
rough
[aggettivo]

having an uneven or jagged texture

ruvido

ruvido

Ex: His hands were calloused and rough from years of manual labor. 
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furry
furry
[aggettivo]

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

peloso

peloso

Ex: The cat's furry coat kept it warm during the cold winter months. 
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slippery
slippery
[aggettivo]

difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

scivoloso

scivoloso

Ex: The fish was slippery to hold as it wriggled in his grasp, making it challenging to keep a hold of. 
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itchy
itchy
[aggettivo]

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

pruriginoso, che prude

pruriginoso, che prude

Ex: The mosquito bites left itchy red spots. 
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to take over

to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

prendere il comando

prendere il comando

Ex: He hopes to take over the leadership role and guide the team to success. 
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to take off

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

saltire alla fama

saltire alla fama

Ex: The young musician's career started to take off after the release of her debut album. 
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to take to
to take to
[Verbo]

to start to like someone or something

ottenere attaccato a

ottenere attaccato a

Ex: The team took to the coach's leadership style from the beginning. 
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to take in
to take in
[Verbo]

to accept or emotionally process something

accettare, elaborare

accettare, elaborare

Ex: It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation. 
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to [take] part

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

partecipare

partecipare

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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to [take] {one's} breath away

to make someone become really amazed

lasciare senza fiato, lasciare a bocca aperta

lasciare senza fiato, lasciare a bocca aperta

Ex: The view from the mountain took my breath away. 
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to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

dare per scontato, considerare ovvio

dare per scontato, considerare ovvio

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on. 
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to [take] {sth} in stride

to calmly cope with something that is difficult or disturbing

prenderla con calma, affrontarla senza scomporsi

prenderla con calma, affrontarla senza scomporsi

Ex: She took the bad news in stride and started looking for a solution. 
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