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Sostantivi di Base - Animali

Qui imparerai i sostantivi inglesi relativi agli animali, come "volpe," "cervo," e "aragosta."

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bird
[sostantivo]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

uccello

uccello

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar .Abbiamo apprezzato ascoltare il canto melodioso dell'**uccello** da lontano.
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fish
[sostantivo]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

pesce

pesce

Ex: We saw a group of fish swimming together near the coral reef .Abbiamo visto un gruppo di **pesci** nuotare insieme vicino alla barriera corallina.
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insect
[sostantivo]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insetto

insetto

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and beautiful insect.La farfalla è un **insetto** colorato e bellissimo.
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dog
[sostantivo]

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

cane

cane

Ex: The playful dog chased its tail in circles .Il **cane** giocherellone inseguiva la sua coda in cerchio.
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cat
[sostantivo]

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

gatto

gatto

Ex: My sister enjoys petting soft and furry cats.Mia sorella ama accarezzare **gatti** morbidi e pelosi.
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horse
[sostantivo]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

cavallo

cavallo

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .Il maestoso **cavallo** galoppava attraverso il campo aperto.
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elephant
[sostantivo]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

elefante

elefante

Ex: We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .Siamo stati fortunati a testimoniare una mandria di **elefanti** pascolare pacificamente nella savana.
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lion
[sostantivo]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

leone

leone

Ex: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .I denti affilati e gli artigli del **leone** sono usati per la caccia.
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tiger
[sostantivo]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

tigre

tigre

Ex: Tigers are known for their hunting and stalking skills .Le **tigri** sono note per le loro abilità di caccia e di avvicinamento furtivo.
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bear
[sostantivo]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

orso

orso

Ex: We need to be careful when camping in bear territory .Dobbiamo stare attenti quando campeggiamo nel territorio degli **orsi**.
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rabbit
[sostantivo]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

coniglio

coniglio

Ex: The rabbit's long ears help them detect sounds .Le lunghe orecchie del **coniglio** li aiutano a rilevare i suoni.
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deer
[sostantivo]

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

cervo

cervo

Ex: We silently watched from a distance as the deer peacefully rested under the shade of a tree .Abbiamo guardato in silenzio da lontano mentre il **cervo** riposava pacificamente all'ombra di un albero.
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kangaroo
[sostantivo]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

canguro

canguro

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .I **canguri** sono erbivori, nutrendosi di erbe, foglie e arbusti trovati nel loro habitat naturale.
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giraffe
[sostantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

giraffa

giraffa

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .Le **giraffe** sono simboli iconici della fauna africana, venerate per il loro aspetto unico e il comportamento gentile.
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fox
[sostantivo]

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

volpe

volpe

Ex: The fox's bushy tail helps it maintain balance while running .La coda folta della **volpe** la aiuta a mantenere l'equilibrio mentre corre.
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squirrel
[sostantivo]

a furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds

scoiattolo

scoiattolo

Ex: As winter approached , the squirrel diligently gathered acorns and stored them in its burrow .Mentre l'inverno si avvicinava, lo **scoiattolo** raccoglieva diligentemente ghiande e le conservava nella sua tana.
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crocodile
[sostantivo]

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

coccodrillo

coccodrillo

Ex: The tour guide warned everyone to keep a safe distance from the crocodile.La guida turistica ha avvertito tutti di mantenere una distanza di sicurezza dal **coccodrillo**.
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gorilla
[sostantivo]

an African ape which has a large head and short neck that looks like a monkey with no tail

gorilla

gorilla

Ex: Gorillas exhibit complex social behaviors , including vocalizations , gestures , and facial expressions , to communicate within their groups .I **gorilla** mostrano comportamenti sociali complessi, tra cui vocalizzazioni, gesti ed espressioni facciali, per comunicare all'interno dei loro gruppi.
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koala
[sostantivo]

a tree-dwelling Australian mammal with gray fur and large ears that feeds on eucalyptus leaves

koala

koala

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sheep
[sostantivo]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

ovino

ovino

Ex: The sheep had thick wool that was used to make warm clothing .La **pecora** aveva una lana spessa che veniva utilizzata per fare vestiti caldi.
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pig
[sostantivo]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

ciacco

ciacco

Ex: The pig's snout is long and used for digging .Il **maiale** ha un muso lungo e lo usa per scavare.
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snake
[sostantivo]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

serpente

serpente

Ex: The snake shed its old skin to grow a new one .Il **serpente** ha perso la sua vecchia pelle per farne crescere una nuova.
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worm
[sostantivo]

a small soft-bodied animal with an elongated body that lacks limbs and eyes

verme

verme

Ex: After the rain , worms came to the surface of the soil .Dopo la pioggia, i **vermi** sono venuti in superficie del terreno.
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lobster
[sostantivo]

a sea animal with a shell, a pair of strong, large claws and eight legs

aragosta

aragosta

Ex: Lobsters use their powerful claws to defend themselves and catch prey .Le **aragoste** usano i loro potenti artigli per difendersi e catturare le prede.
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snail
[sostantivo]

a small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly

lumaca

lumaca

Ex: Despite their slow movement , snails play important roles in ecosystems as decomposers and prey for other animals .Nonostante il loro movimento lento, le **lumache** svolgono ruoli importanti negli ecosistemi come decompositori e prede per altri animali.
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lizard
[sostantivo]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

lucertola

lucertola

Ex: Many lizards are skilled climbers , using their sharp claws and adhesive toe pads to scale vertical surfaces .Molte **lucertole** sono abili arrampicatrici, utilizzando i loro artigli affilati e i cuscinetti adesivi delle dita per scalare superfici verticali.
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scorpion
[sostantivo]

a venomous arachnid with two pincers and a curved tail that inhabits hot countries

scorpione

scorpione

Ex: The venom of a scorpion varies depending on the species .Il veleno di uno **scorpione** varia a seconda della specie.
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turtle
[sostantivo]

an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

tartaruga

tartaruga

Ex: The turtle disappeared into its shell when it felt threatened .La **tartaruga** è scomparsa nel suo guscio quando si è sentita minacciata.
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frog
[sostantivo]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

rana

rana

Ex: The children watched a frog hop across the garden path .I bambini hanno guardato una **rana** saltellare attraverso il sentiero del giardino.
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panda
[sostantivo]

a large mammal that looks like a bear with black and white fur and eats bamboos, usually found in China

panda

panda

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camel
[sostantivo]

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

cammello

cammello

Ex: The guide explained how camels have adapted to harsh desert conditions .La guida ha spiegato come i **cammelli** si siano adattati alle dure condizioni del deserto.
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cow
[sostantivo]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

mucca

mucca

Ex: The farmer used a bucket to collect fresh milk from the cow.Il contadino ha usato un secchio per raccogliere latte fresco dalla **mucca**.
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wolf
[sostantivo]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

lupo

lupo

Ex: Timber wolves, or gray wolves , are found in North America , Eurasia , and the Middle East .I lupi **legnosi**, o lupi grigi, si trovano in Nord America, Eurasia e Medio Oriente.
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jaguar
[sostantivo]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

giaguaro

giaguaro

Ex: The elusive jaguar is a master of ambush , patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike .L'elusivo **giaguaro** è un maestro dell'imboscata, aspettando pazientemente il momento perfetto per colpire.
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leopard
[sostantivo]

a large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots

leopardo

leopardo

Ex: Conservationists are working hard to protect leopards from poaching and habitat destruction .I conservazionisti stanno lavorando duramente per proteggere i **leopardi** dal bracconaggio e dalla distruzione dell'habitat.
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monkey
[sostantivo]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

scimmia

scimmia

Ex: The monkey's long tail provided balance as it moved through the trees .La lunga coda della **scimmia** le dava equilibrio mentre si muoveva tra gli alberi.
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chimpanzee
[sostantivo]

an intelligent ape, with mainly black fur, which has no tail and is native to the forests of western and central Africa

scimpanzè

scimpanzè

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .Nonostante la loro stretta relazione genetica con gli umani, gli **scimpanzé** affrontano numerose minacce in natura, tra cui la perdita di habitat e le epidemie.
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rat
[sostantivo]

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases

ratto

ratto

Ex: Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness , while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth .Alcune culture vedono i **ratti** come simboli di astuzia e ingegnosità, mentre altre li considerano presagi di malattia e sporcizia.
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beaver
[sostantivo]

a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

castoro

castoro

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mouse
[sostantivo]

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

topo, sorcio

topo, sorcio

Ex: My mother screamed when she saw a tiny mouse hiding behind the bookshelf .Mia madre ha urlato quando ha visto un piccolo **topo** nascosto dietro la libreria.
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hamster
[sostantivo]

a small animal of the rodent family, similar to a mouse, with a short tail and large cheeks for storing food

cricetinae

cricetinae

Ex: The hamster's fur is soft and fluffy to touch .La pelliccia del **criceto** è morbida e soffice al tatto.
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weasel
[sostantivo]

a small carnivorous mammal with red-brown fur and a long slender body

donnola

donnola

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ferret
[sostantivo]

a slim furry animal with a long tail that is domesticated and is used for catching rabbits, rats, etc.

ferret

ferret

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sloth
[sostantivo]

a herbivorous mammal that is known for moving very slowly, which hangs from the trees and lives in tropical rainforests of South and Central America

pigri

pigri

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polar bear
[sostantivo]

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

orso polare

orso polare

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .Sono in corso sforzi di conservazione per proteggere le popolazioni di **orsi polari** e garantirne la sopravvivenza di fronte alle sfide ambientali.
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bat
[sostantivo]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

pipistrello

pipistrello

Ex: Bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal .I **pipistrelli** sono creature affascinanti che svolgono un ruolo vitale nell'impollinazione e nella dispersione dei semi.
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raccoon
[sostantivo]

a small animal with a thick tail, gray-brown fur and black marks on its face

procione

procione

Ex: Despite their cute appearance , raccoons can be formidable pests , causing damage to property and crops .Nonostante il loro aspetto carino, i **procioni** possono essere parassiti formidabili, causando danni alla proprietà e alle colture.
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donkey
[sostantivo]

an animal that is like a horse but has shorter legs and longer ears, and is used for carrying things and riding

asino

asino

Ex: The old barn housed a content group of donkeys, providing a picturesque rural scene .Il vecchio fienile ospitava un gruppo felice di **asini**, offrendo una scena rurale pittoresca.
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goat
[sostantivo]

‌an animal with horns and a coat of hair that lives wild in the mountains or is kept on farms for its milk or meat

capra

capra

Ex: She adopted a goat from a local rescue organization , giving it a loving home on her small farm .Ha adottato una **capra** da un'organizzazione locale di salvataggio, dandole una casa amorevole nella sua piccola fattoria.
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guinea pig
[sostantivo]

a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

porcellino d'India

porcellino d'India

Ex: The guinea pig squeaked softly as it nibbled on a piece of lettuce in its cage .Il **porcellino d'India** squittì dolcemente mentre rosicchiava un pezzo di lattuga nella sua gabbia.
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