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Vocabolario per IELTS (Base) - Clima e Tempo

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sul tempo, come "nuvoloso", "siccità", "diluvio", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame IELTS.

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Words for Basic IELTS
atmosphere
atmosphere
[sostantivo]

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

atmosfera

atmosfera

Ex: Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation. 
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cloudy
cloudy
[aggettivo]

having many clouds up in the sky

nuvoloso

nuvoloso

Ex: I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy. 
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to flood
to flood
[Verbo]

to become covered or filled by water

allagare

allagare

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
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to freeze
to freeze
[Verbo]

(of the weather) to be very cold

gelare

gelare

Ex: The forecast predicted that temperatures would freeze overnight, prompting residents to take precautions against frost. 
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hurricane
hurricane
[sostantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

uragano

uragano

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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lightning
lightning
[sostantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

lampi

lampi

Ex: The sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm. 
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to pour
to pour
[Verbo]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

piovere a dirotto

piovere a dirotto

Ex: It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely. 
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rainfall
rainfall
[sostantivo]

the event of rain falling from the sky

pioggia

pioggia

Ex: The rainfall this year has been much higher than usual. 
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snowfall
snowfall
[sostantivo]

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

nevicata

nevicata

Ex: The peaceful countryside was transformed into a winter wonderland after a heavy snowfall blanketed the landscape in a pristine layer of white. 
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tornado
tornado
[sostantivo]

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tornado

tornado

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
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avalanche
avalanche
[sostantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

valanga

valanga

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
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blizzard
blizzard
[sostantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
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drought
drought
[sostantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

siccità

siccità

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
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forecast
forecast
[sostantivo]

a prediction or estimate of future events, often related to weather or conditions

previsione

previsione

Ex: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow. 
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typhoon
typhoon
[sostantivo]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tifone

tifone

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
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acid rain
acid rain
[sostantivo]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

pioggia acida

pioggia acida

Ex: The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed. 
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centigrade
centigrade
[aggettivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 100° and freezes at 0°

centigrado

centigrado

Ex: The weather reached 40 degrees centigrade today. 
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cyclone
cyclone
[sostantivo]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

ciclone

ciclone

Ex: The cyclone caused widespread flooding and destruction across the island. 
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downpour
downpour
[sostantivo]

a brief heavy rainfall

acquazzone

acquazzone

Ex: The unexpected downpour caught everyone off guard, forcing them to seek shelter under shop awnings. 
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Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit
[aggettivo]

related to or using a temperature scale on which water boils at 212° and freezes at 32°

Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit

Ex: The forecast said it would be 86 degrees Fahrenheit today. 
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frost
frost
[sostantivo]

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

gelata

gelata

Ex: The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season. 
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monsoon
monsoon
[sostantivo]

a period in the summer during which wind blows and rain falls in India or other hot South Asian countries

monsone

monsone

Ex: Farmers eagerly anticipate the monsoon season as it brings much-needed rainfall to replenish parched fields and ensure a successful harvest. 
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heat wave
heat wave
[sostantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ondata di caldo

ondata di caldo

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
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humidity
humidity
[sostantivo]

the amount of moisture present in the air

umidità

umidità

Ex: The high humidity made the summer day feel even hotter. 
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mist
mist
[sostantivo]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

nebbia

nebbia

Ex: The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley. 
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thunder
thunder
[sostantivo]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tuono

tuono

Ex: The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm. 
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vapor
vapor
[sostantivo]

extremely small drops of liquid in the air, resulted from the heating of the liquid

vapore

vapore

Ex: The morning mist rose from the lake, forming a delicate vapor that shrouded the landscape. 
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torrent
torrent
[sostantivo]

a powerful stream of water or other liquid that moves very fast

torrente

torrente

Ex: The river turned into a raging torrent after heavy rainfall, sweeping away everything in its path. 
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to shower
to shower
[Verbo]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

inondare

inondare

Ex: It began to shower just as we were leaving the house, soaking us in seconds. 
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Celsius
Celsius
[sostantivo]

Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)

Celsius

Celsius

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