a casual and affectionate term for a girl or young woman
ragazza, giovane donna
an affectionate and informal term used to refer to a young boy
ragazzino, giovanotto
a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage
razione, quota
a closely connected group of people, things, or ideas
nexus, collegamento
a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end
stratagemma, manovra astuta
someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes
borghese, borghese
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
flagello, scorcio
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
frecciatina, inchiesta
the wreckage from a ship or its cargo that floats on the surface of the water or is washed ashore by the sea
relitti, giacconi
a sturdy type of work shoe that covers the ankle and is often made of leather
brogan, scarpa da lavoro
a type of pottery that is made from clay that is fired at relatively low temperatures, resulting in a porous, rustic, and often glazed ceramic material
terracotta, ceramica
(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation
supplica
a wooden frame or piece of equipment worn over the shoulders and neck to carry or support heavy loads
giogo, collare
the ability to move or act in a secretive or inconspicuous manner, often to avoid being noticed or detected by others
furtività, discrezione
(Hindu mythology) a deity's manifestation or incarnation in earthly form, often to fulfill a particular purpose or mission
avatar, incarnazione
a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept
ode
something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy
minaccia, pericolo