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Il libro Total English - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 6 - Riferimento

Qui troverai il vocabolario dell'Unità 6 - Riferimento nel corso Total English Upper-Intermediate, come "vago", "nostalgico", "a disagio", ecc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
nostalgic
[aggettivo]

bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

nostalgico

nostalgico

Ex: The nostalgic movie transported me back to my youth , evoking warm memories of simpler times .Il film **nostalgico** mi ha riportato alla mia giovinezza, evocando ricordi calorosi di tempi più semplici.
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memorable
[aggettivo]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

memorabile

memorabile

Ex: That was the most memorable concert I 've ever attended .Quello è stato il concerto più **memorabile** a cui abbia mai assistito.
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forgetful
[aggettivo]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

smemorato

smemorato

Ex: Being forgetful, she often leaves her phone at home .Essendo **smemorata**, lascia spesso il telefono a casa.
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memory
[sostantivo]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

memoria

memoria

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease can affect memory and cognitive functions .La malattia di Alzheimer può influenzare la **memoria** e le funzioni cognitive.
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vivid
[aggettivo]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

vivido

vivido

Ex: The memoir 's vivid accounts of historical events provided readers with a compelling and immersive understanding of the past .I resoconti **vividi** degli eventi storici nelle memorie hanno fornito ai lettori una comprensione avvincente e immersiva del passato.
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vague
[aggettivo]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

vago

vago

Ex: The directions to the restaurant were vague, causing us to get lost on the way .Le indicazioni per il ristorante erano **vaghe**, facendoci perdere lungo il percorso.
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memento
[sostantivo]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

ricordo, memento

ricordo, memento

Ex: The couple exchanged letters as mementos of their time together .La coppia si scambiò lettere come **ricordi** del tempo trascorso insieme.
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souvenir
[sostantivo]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

ricordo

ricordo

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates as souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .Hanno preso dei cioccolatini locali come **souvenir** da condividere con amici e famiglia a casa.
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mnemonic
[aggettivo]

relating to or aiding the memory, often by using memory-enhancing techniques or devices

mnemonico, aiuto memoria

mnemonico, aiuto memoria

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to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

ricordare

ricordare

Ex: The siblings sat around the table and reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .I fratelli si sedettero intorno al tavolo e **rievocarono** le loro escapades condivise dell'infanzia.
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to remind someone of the the past

riprenditi

riprenditi

Ex: The familiar street took him back to his old neighborhood.La strada familiare lo **riportò** al suo vecchio quartiere.
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to remind
[Verbo]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

rimanere

rimanere

Ex: Right now , the colleague is actively reminding everyone to RSVP for the office event .In questo momento, il collega sta **ricordando** attivamente a tutti di confermare la presenza all'evento in ufficio.
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to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

ricordare

ricordare

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .Noi **ricordiamo** con affetto i nostri ricordi d'infanzia.
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to help someone remember something they forgot

rinfrescare la memoria

rinfrescare la memoria

Ex: She tried jog his memory by describing the event in detail .
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straight
[aggettivo]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

lisco

lisco

Ex: The doll had long , straight black hair .La bambola aveva i capelli neri lunghi e **lisci**.
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curly
[aggettivo]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

riccio

riccio

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .I capelli **ricci** del bambino erano adorabili e attiravano molta attenzione.
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wavy
[aggettivo]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

ondulato

ondulato

Ex: The model 's wavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .I capelli **ondulati** del modello incorniciavano il suo viso in modo morbido e lusinghiero.
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bald
[aggettivo]

having little or no hair on the head

calvo

calvo

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .Il signore anziano aveva una testa **calva** pulita e ordinata, che gli stava bene.
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mousy
[aggettivo]

(of hair) pale brown in color that is considered to be too plain

monotono

monotono

Ex: He wished his mousy hair had more character .Desiderava che i suoi capelli **topo** avessero più carattere.
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spiky
[aggettivo]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

spinoso

spinoso

Ex: A bit of hair wax was all he needed to give his hair a spiky texture.Un po' di cera per capelli era tutto ciò di cui aveva bisogno per dare ai suoi capelli una texture **a punta**.
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dyed
[aggettivo]

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

tinto, colorato artificialmente

tinto, colorato artificialmente

Ex: The dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .La lana **tinta** era morbida e liscia al tatto.
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wrinkle
[sostantivo]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

ruga

ruga

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .La **piega** nella sua camicia era appena percettibile, ma l'ha rapidamente stirata prima della riunione.
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clean-shaven
[aggettivo]

(of a man) with a recently shaved beard or moustache

rasato

rasato

Ex: The actor looked completely different once he appeared clean-shaven.L'attore sembrava completamente diverso una volta apparso **rasato**.
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chubby
[aggettivo]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

paffutello

paffutello

Ex: Despite his chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .Nonostante il suo aspetto **paffuto**, era attivo e amava le attività all'aperto con la sua famiglia.
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round
[aggettivo]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

giro

giro

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .La pizza **rotonda** è stata divisa in fette uguali, pronte per essere condivise tra amici.
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beard
[sostantivo]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

barba

barba

Ex: The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished .La folta **barba** lo faceva sembrare più maturo e distinto.
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muscular
[aggettivo]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

muscoloso

muscoloso

Ex: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .La sua schiena **muscolosa** ondeggiava di forza mentre sollevava senza sforzo le scatole pesanti.
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stocky
[aggettivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

tarchiato

tarchiato

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .Nonostante la sua statura **tarchiata**, si muoveva con sorprendente agilità sul campo da basket.
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a bit
[avverbio]

to a small extent or degree

un po’

un po’

Ex: His explanation clarified the concept a bit, but I still have some questions.La sua spiegazione ha chiarito **un po'** il concetto, ma ho ancora alcune domande.
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overweight
[aggettivo]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

sovrappeso

sovrappeso

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Molte persone faticano a perdere peso una volta diventate **sovrappeso** a causa di abitudini alimentari malsane.
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fat
[aggettivo]

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

grasso, having too much body weight

grasso, having too much body weight

Ex: The fat cat lounged on the windowsill.Il gatto **grasso** si rilassava sul davanzale.
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slim
[aggettivo]

thin in an attractive way

magro

magro

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .Il modello **snello** ha camminato con sicurezza sulla passerella.
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skinny
[aggettivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

magro

magro

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .L'adolescente **magra** è stata scambiata per essere molto più giovane della sua età reale.
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good-looking
[aggettivo]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

bella vista

bella vista

Ex: The new actor in the movie is very good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .Il nuovo attore nel film è molto **bello**, e molte persone ammirano il suo aspetto.
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scruffy
[aggettivo]

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

trasandato

trasandato

Ex: Despite his scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .Nonostante il suo aspetto **trasandato**, aveva un sorriso caloroso che metteva immediatamente a proprio agio le persone.
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elegant
[aggettivo]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

elegante

elegante

Ex: The bride 's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves .L'acconciatura della sposa era semplice ma **elegante**, con ricci a cascata che incorniciavano il suo viso in morbide onde.
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tanned
[aggettivo]

(of skin) having a dark shade because of direct exposure to sunlight

abbronzato

abbronzato

Ex: His arms were tanned from working in the garden every weekend.Le sue braccia erano **abbronzate** per aver lavorato in giardino ogni weekend.
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confused
[aggettivo]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

confuso

confuso

Ex: The instructions were so unclear that they left everyone feeling confused.Le istruzioni erano così poco chiare che hanno lasciato tutti **confusi**.
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suspicious
[aggettivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospetto

sospetto

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .Sono **sospettoso** degli affari che sembrano troppo belli per essere veri.
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uneasy
[aggettivo]

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

inquieto

inquieto

Ex: He was uneasy about the strange noises coming from the basement , fearing there might be an intruder .
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curious
[aggettivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .Lei era sempre **curiosa** delle diverse culture e amava viaggiare in nuovi posti.
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annoyed
[aggettivo]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

seccato

seccato

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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excited
[aggettivo]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

eccitato, very happy and full of energy

eccitato, very happy and full of energy

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .Erano **entusiasti** di provare le nuove montagne russe nel parco a tema.
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uninterested
[aggettivo]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

disinteressato, indifferente

disinteressato, indifferente

Ex: The cat was uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .Il gatto era **disinteressato** al nuovo giocattolo e se ne andò dopo averlo annusato una volta.
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optimistic
[aggettivo]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

ottimista

ottimista

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks .Gli investitori **ottimisti** hanno continuato a versare denaro nella startup nonostante i rischi.
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shocked
[aggettivo]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

scioccato

scioccato

Ex: She was shocked when she heard the news of her friend's sudden move abroad.Era **scioccata** quando ha sentito la notizia del trasferimento improvviso all'estero della sua amica.
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relieved
[aggettivo]

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

alleviare

alleviare

Ex: He was relieved to have his car fixed after it broke down on the highway.Era **sollevato** di aver riparato la sua macchina dopo che si era rotta in autostrada.
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cold fish
[sostantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

ghiaccio

ghiaccio

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Raramente sorride, il che lo fa sembrare un **pesce freddo**.
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a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

duro di cuore

duro di cuore

Ex: The boxer hard as nails and never backed down from a fight .
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

un dolore al collo

un dolore al collo

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

avere buone intenzioni

avere buone intenzioni

Ex: Even though he didn’t solve the issue, his heart was in the right place.
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know-all
[sostantivo]

a person who claims to know everything about a particular topic or in general, often in a way that is arrogant, irritating, or condescending to others

sapientone, tuttologo

sapientone, tuttologo

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high-flyer
[sostantivo]

someone who is likely to succeed because of their ambitiousness or capabilities, particularly in their career or education

una persona con ambizione

una persona con ambizione

Ex: The young scientist became a high-flier in medical research.Il giovane scienziato è diventato un **asso** nella ricerca medica.
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loner
[sostantivo]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

solitario

solitario

Ex: Some people mistakenly assume that loners are unfriendly , but they may simply prefer solitude .Alcune persone erroneamente assumono che i **solitari** siano poco amichevoli, ma potrebbero semplicemente preferire la solitudine.
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skeptical
[aggettivo]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

scettico

scettico

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Il giornalista ha mantenuto una prospettiva **scettica**, esaminando criticamente le fonti prima di pubblicare la storia controversa.
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tough customer
[sostantivo]

someone who is difficult to please or deal with, and is often demanding or critical in their expectations

cliente difficile, osso duro

cliente difficile, osso duro

Ex: His reputation as a tricky customer made people cautious around him .La sua reputazione di **cliente difficile** rendeva le persone caute nei suoi confronti.
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