a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade
stiletto, pugnale
a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape
vortice, girotondo
a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated
lago, bacino
a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation
aplomo
an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility
anziano, vecchio
the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends
pietra angolare
the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others
generosità, larghezza
a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece
crescendo
a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent
incenso, olibano
the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value
scambio equo, controprestazione
a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues
vertigine
the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant
insorgenza
a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks
gruppo di agenti, squadra
a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking
mais, granturco
a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty
audacia, spavalderia