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Aggettivi di Tempo e Luogo - Aggettivi di direzione

Questi aggettivi aiutano a trasmettere l'orientamento o la traiettoria associata a una particolare azione, movimento o posizione.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
right
[aggettivo]

toward or on the east side when we are facing north

destra, di destra

destra, di destra

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left
[aggettivo]

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

sinistra

sinistra

Ex: The distinctive logo was embroidered on left sleeve of the uniform , symbolizing unity and belonging .
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front
[aggettivo]

located at or toward the forward-facing side or part of an object or space

davanti

davanti

Ex: front window of the shop displays the latest products .
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rear
[aggettivo]

situated or near the back of something

retro

retro

Ex: rear portion of the garden received less sunlight than the front , affecting the types of plants that could thrive there .
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horizontal
[aggettivo]

positioned across and parallel to the ground and not up or down

orizzontale

orizzontale

Ex: The bar graph displayed the data in horizontal format .
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vertical
[aggettivo]

positioned at a right angle to the horizon or ground, typically moving up or down

verticale

verticale

Ex: The graph displayed the data vertical bars representing each category .
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direct
[aggettivo]

going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction

diretto

diretto

Ex: The train offers direct route from the city to the countryside .
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parallel
[aggettivo]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

parallelo

parallelo

Ex: The railroad tracks parallel to each other .
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south
[avverbio]

toward or to the south

a sud

a sud

Ex: The property south, so it gets plenty of sunlight .
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north
[avverbio]

toward or to the north

a nord

a nord

Ex: If you north on this road , you ’ll reach the city center .
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east
[aggettivo]

located in or coming from the east

Oriente

Oriente

Ex: east wing of the palace is where the royal family resides .
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west
[aggettivo]

located or positioned toward the western direction

occidentale, a ovest

occidentale, a ovest

Ex: west wing of the mansion is where the guest rooms are located .
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northeast
[aggettivo]

located or positioned toward the northeastern direction

nordestino, nord-orientale

nordestino, nord-orientale

Ex: northeast corner of the garden receives gentle morning sunlight .
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northwest
[aggettivo]

located or positioned toward the northwestern direction

nord-ovest, nordoccidentale

nord-ovest, nordoccidentale

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southeast
[aggettivo]

situated or oriented in the direction of the southeast

sud-est, sudest

sud-est, sudest

Ex: southeast region of the country is known for its mild climate and rich history .
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southwest
[aggettivo]

oriented or directed toward the southwest

sudovest, sudwestern

sudovest, sudwestern

Ex: southwest field of the farm is used for growing crops .
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forward
[aggettivo]

facing or directed toward the front

avanti

avanti

Ex: forward section of the ship housed the captain ’s quarters .
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backward
[aggettivo]

facing or directed toward the rear

rivolto all'indietro, retro

rivolto all'indietro, retro

Ex: She preferred to sit in backward section of the theater for a better view .
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upward
[aggettivo]

moving or directed toward a higher position

verso l'alto, ascendente

verso l'alto, ascendente

Ex: upward angle of the sun cast long shadows in the late afternoon .
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downward
[aggettivo]

facing or pointing toward a lower level or position

in discesa

in discesa

Ex: downward sweep of the waterfall created a misty veil .
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reverse
[aggettivo]

moving or facing in the opposite direction, often toward the back

invertito, retrogusto

invertito, retrogusto

Ex: reverse side of the coin features a different design .
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oblique
[aggettivo]

positioned diagonally or at an angle, without being parallel or perpendicular

obliquo, inclinato

obliquo, inclinato

Ex: oblique path of the comet led astronomers to study its trajectory .
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transverse
[aggettivo]

placed across another thing in a way that there is a right angle between the two of them

trasversale, perpendicolare

trasversale, perpendicolare

Ex: transverse section of the tree trunk revealed its growth rings .
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inward
[aggettivo]

directed or moving toward the inside or center

interno, verso l'interno

interno, verso l'interno

Ex: inward flow of water increased after the rainstorm .
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outward
[aggettivo]

directed or moving away from the center

esterno, verso l'esterno

esterno, verso l'esterno

Ex: outward expansion of the city has led to new developments .
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diagonal
[aggettivo]

extending or inclined in a slanting direction

diagonale, obliquo

diagonale, obliquo

Ex: The tiles were laid in diagonal pattern to give the floor a unique look .
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clockwise
[aggettivo]

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

in senso orario, orario

in senso orario, orario

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counterclockwise
[aggettivo]

moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion

antiorario, controtendente

antiorario, controtendente

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slanting
[aggettivo]

having a surface or direction that inclines at an angle

inclinato, obliquo

inclinato, obliquo

Ex: slanting path up the hill required careful footing .
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inverse
[aggettivo]

opposite in order or effect

inverso, opposto

inverso, opposto

Ex: The medication has inverse effect on individuals with specific allergies .
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incoming
[aggettivo]

arriving or coming toward a particular place or person

in arrivo, in entrata

in arrivo, in entrata

Ex: incoming flight from Paris was delayed due to bad weather .
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oncoming
[aggettivo]

moving toward a particular place or person

in arrivo, incombe

in arrivo, incombe

Ex: She quickly moved out of the path of oncoming train .
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down
[aggettivo]

moving or facing a direction from a higher to a lower position

verso il basso, in giù

verso il basso, in giù

Ex: down side of the hill was covered in dense forest .
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back
[aggettivo]

located behind or toward the rear

dietro

dietro

Ex: back wall needs repainting .
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upstream
[aggettivo]

situated or moving in the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or current

a monte, contro corrente

a monte, contro corrente

Ex: upstream exploration led to the discovery of a hidden waterfall .
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downstream
[aggettivo]

situated or moving in the direction of the flow of a stream or current

a valle, giù

a valle, giù

Ex: downstream side of the dam is where the water flows out .
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sideways
[aggettivo]

positioned or moving in a direction to the side

laterale, di sbieco

laterale, di sbieco

Ex: sideways movement of the crab caught the attention of the children on the beach .
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