Il libro Interchange - Pre-intermedio - Unità 7 - Parte 2

extremely great or large

incredibile

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

onda

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

succedere

an expression of polite and friendly gestures or words when meeting someone

saluto

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edificio

in a short time from now

appena, presto

a person, typically a male

tipo

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

deserto

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Egitto

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

arte

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

artista

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

architetto

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

ingegnere

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

sabbia

to no longer be able to be seen

sparire

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

vento

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

spettacolare

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

bellissima, bello

extremely large in size

gigante

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

preistorico

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

guida, accompagnatore

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

specchio

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

dimenticare

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

snorkelling

an object such as a pot, bowl, etc. that is made by heating clay

ceramica

a container used as a decoration or used for putting cut flowers in

vaso

a long and thin object that is used as a support while walking, especially by elderly people

bastone, canna

extremely good and amazing

genial

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

montagna

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

coprire, ricoprire

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

piazza

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

zona

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

agricoltore

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

vista

causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

straziante, commovente