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Animale - Aggettivi relativi agli animali

Qui imparerai alcuni aggettivi inglesi relativi agli animali, come "domestico", "selvaggio" e "indigeno".

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domesticated
[aggettivo]

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

addomesticato

addomesticato

Ex: Livestock such as cows, sheep, and goats are domesticated animals raised for food production and other purposes.Il bestiame come mucche, pecore e capre sono animali **addomesticati** allevati per la produzione di cibo e altri scopi.
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endangered
[aggettivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

in via di estinzione

in via di estinzione

Ex: Climate change poses a significant threat to many endangered species by altering their habitats and food sources.Il cambiamento climatico rappresenta una minaccia significativa per molte specie **a rischio** alterando i loro habitat e le fonti di cibo.
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tame
[aggettivo]

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

addomesticato

addomesticato

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had become tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .Nel santuario della fauna selvatica, alcuni animali erano diventati **domestici** a causa delle loro regolari interazioni con i custodi.
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housebroken
[aggettivo]

(of pets) trained to urinate or defecate outside the house or in a litter box

addomesticate

addomesticate

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lop-eared
[aggettivo]

(of animals) having ears that hang by the sides of the head

con le orecchie penzoloni

con le orecchie penzoloni

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ruminant
[aggettivo]

describing an animal that has a stomach with four compartments and chews cud as part of its digestion process

ruminante, che rumina

ruminante, che rumina

Ex: The cow , a ruminant animal , spends much of its day chewing cud .La mucca, un animale **ruminante**, passa gran parte della giornata a ruminare.
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winged
[aggettivo]

possessing or having wings, typically associated with the ability to fly

alato, dotato di ali

alato, dotato di ali

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wild
[aggettivo]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

selvaggio

selvaggio

Ex: We went on a hike through the wild forest , observing various animals and plants .Siamo andati a fare un'escursione attraverso la **foresta selvaggia**, osservando vari animali e piante.
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well-bred
[aggettivo]

being raised or bred with good manners, refined qualities, and a pedigree indicating a desirable lineage or ancestry

ben educato, di buona educazione

ben educato, di buona educazione

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web-footed
[aggettivo]

having feet that are adapted for swimming and are connected by skin to form a web-like structure between the toes

palmato, con piedi palmati

palmato, con piedi palmati

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webbed
[aggettivo]

having digits or appendages connected by a thin membrane of skin, enabling efficient movement in water or other fluid environments

palmato, con membrane

palmato, con membrane

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warm-blooded
[aggettivo]

describing an animal that is able to maintain a higher body temperature than its surroundings

a sangue caldo

a sangue caldo

Ex: Living in cold ocean environments , whales , warm-blooded mammals , maintain a constant body temperature .Vivendo in ambienti oceanici freddi, le balene, mammiferi **a sangue caldo**, mantengono una temperatura corporea costante.
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cold-blooded
[aggettivo]

describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

a sangue freddo

a sangue freddo

Ex: Relying on moist environments , salamanders , cold-blooded creatures , maintain their body temperature .Contando su ambienti umidi, le salamandre, creature **a sangue freddo**, mantengono la loro temperatura corporea.
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venomous
[aggettivo]

possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means

velenoso,  tossico

velenoso, tossico

Ex: The lizard displayed its brightly colored , venomous tongue as a warning to potential predators .La lucertola ha mostrato la sua lingua **velenosa** dai colori vivaci come avvertimento per i potenziali predatori.
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untrained
[aggettivo]

lacking proper guidance, instruction, or conditioning, suggesting the absence of acquired knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain

non addestrato, inesperto

non addestrato, inesperto

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tufted
[aggettivo]

having a cluster or collection of long, soft, or decorative strands of hair, feathers, or other materials

ciuffato, piumato

ciuffato, piumato

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tolerant
[aggettivo]

(of a plant, animal, or machine) able to endure or withstand something without adverse effects or damage

tollerante,  resistente

tollerante, resistente

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threatened
[aggettivo]

(of plant or animal) at risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, overhunting, or climate change

minacciato

minacciato

Ex: Deforestation has made many forest-dwelling species threatened and vulnerable.La deforestazione ha reso molte specie che vivono nelle foreste **minacciate** e vulnerabili.
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simian
[aggettivo]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

simiesco, scimmiesco

simiesco, scimmiesco

Ex: A genetic mutation resulted in simian-like facial features in the newborn baby, prompting further study by medical researchers.Una mutazione genetica ha provocato tratti facciali **simili a quelli delle scimmie** nel neonato, spingendo i ricercatori medici a ulteriori studi.
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social
[aggettivo]

tending to live in groups and interact with one another through behaviors such as grooming, playing, and cooperating

sociale,  socievole

sociale, socievole

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shy
[aggettivo]

having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions

timido, riservato

timido, riservato

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savage
[aggettivo]

wild and uncontrollable in force or behavior

selvaggio, feroce

selvaggio, feroce

Ex: A savage storm destroyed the coastal village.Una tempesta **selvaggia** ha distrutto il villaggio costiero.
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rabid
[aggettivo]

affected by a viral disease that causes extreme aggression, foaming at the mouth, and other symptoms, typically seen in animals like dogs

rabbioso, affetto da rabbia

rabbioso, affetto da rabbia

Ex: The rabid squirrel bit several people before it was captured and tested for rabies .Lo scoiattolo **rabbioso** ha morso diverse persone prima di essere catturato e testato per la rabbia.
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purebred
[aggettivo]

describing an animal of a specific breed having parents from the same breed, ensuring consistent lineage and genetic characteristics

di razza pura, purosangue

di razza pura, purosangue

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polymorphous
[aggettivo]

describing something that has the ability or tendency to assume various forms or exist in different states

polimorfo, multiforme

polimorfo, multiforme

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poisonous
[aggettivo]

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

velenoso

velenoso

Ex: The poisonous snake 's bite can be fatal if not treated promptly .Il morso del serpente **velenoso** può essere fatale se non trattato tempestivamente.
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nocturnal
[aggettivo]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

notturno

notturno

Ex: Mosquitoes are notorious nocturnal pests , becoming most active after dusk .Le zanzare sono noti parassiti **notturni**, diventando più attivi dopo il tramonto.
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native
[aggettivo]

related to one's place of birth

nativo

nativo

Ex: They participated in native cultural traditions during the annual festival .Hanno partecipato a tradizioni culturali **native** durante il festival annuale.
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migratory
[aggettivo]

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

migratorio, migrante

migratorio, migrante

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.Gli sforzi di conservazione mirano a proteggere gli habitat delle specie di pesci **migratori** in pericolo di estinzione.
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mature
[aggettivo]

fully-grown and physically developed

maturo

maturo

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .Il suo fisico **maturo** era aggraziato e posato, risultato di anni passati a praticare balletto e yoga.
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lesser
[aggettivo]

smaller in amount or value compared to something else

minore, inferiore

minore, inferiore

Ex: The charity focused on helping those with lesser financial means .L'ente di beneficenza si è concentrato sull'aiutare coloro che hanno mezzi finanziari **minori**.
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indigenous
[aggettivo]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indigeno

indigeno

Ex: Orchids are indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .Le orchidee sono fiori **indigeni** che crescono in diversi habitat in tutto il mondo, dalle foreste pluviali tropicali ai prati alpini.
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house-trained
[aggettivo]

(of pets) trained to urinate or defecate outside the house or in a litter box

addestrato a fare i bisogni fuori casa, abituato alla lettiera

addestrato a fare i bisogni fuori casa, abituato alla lettiera

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horned
[aggettivo]

possessing horns, which are bony protrusions or structures found on the head of certain animals

cornuto,  con le corna

cornuto, con le corna

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gregarious
[aggettivo]

describing the inclination of animals to live in groups or communities rather than being solitary

gregario, socievole

gregario, socievole

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furry
[aggettivo]

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

peloso

peloso

Ex: The children were excited to see the furry rabbits at the petting zoo .I bambini erano entusiasti di vedere i conigli **pelosi** allo zoo tattile.
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fluffy
[aggettivo]

light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth

soffice, peloso

soffice, peloso

Ex: The sweater was made from fluffy yarn , giving it a cozy and warm feel .Il maglione era fatto di filato **morbido**, dandogli una sensazione accogliente e calda.
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feral
[aggettivo]

describing animals that have returned to a wild or untamed state

selvatico, feroce

selvatico, feroce

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amphibious
[aggettivo]

(of animals) capable of surviving both on land and in water

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Some amphibious animals , like newts , can breathe through both their skin and lungs .Alcuni animali **anfibi**, come i tritoni, possono respirare sia attraverso la pelle che i polmoni.
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androgynous
[aggettivo]

possessing both male and female characteristics or displaying a gender-neutral appearance

androgino, unisex

androgino, unisex

Ex: Mary 's androgynous haircut allowed them to express their gender identity in a way that felt authentic and empowering .Il taglio di capelli **androgin** di Mary ha permesso loro di esprimere la propria identità di genere in un modo che sembrava autentico e potenziante.
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aquatic
[aggettivo]

related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

acquatico, relativo all'acqua

acquatico, relativo all'acqua

Ex: Aquatic birds, including ducks and swans, inhabit lakes, rivers, and oceans for feeding and nesting.Gli uccelli **acquatici**, compresi anatre e cigni, abitano laghi, fiumi e oceani per nutrirsi e nidificare.
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arboreal
[aggettivo]

(of animals) adapted to or living high in trees, rather than on the ground

arboricolo, che vive sugli alberi

arboricolo, che vive sugli alberi

Ex: As agile arboreal reptiles, many lizard species in tropical forests exhibit long tails and limbs adapted for grasping to efficiently traverse the layered tangles of branches.Come rettili **arboricoli** agili, molte specie di lucertole nelle foreste tropicali mostrano code lunghe e arti adattati per afferrare al fine di attraversare efficientemente i grovigli stratificati di rami.
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anthropoid
[sostantivo]

a group of primates that includes human beings, as well as other species that are closely related to humans

antropoide, primate superiore

antropoide, primate superiore

Ex: The scientist dedicated her life to studying the behavior and habitats of anthropoid apes in the wild.La scienziata ha dedicato la sua vita allo studio del comportamento e degli habitat delle scimmie **antropoidi** in natura.
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diurnal
[aggettivo]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

diurno, attivo durante il giorno

diurno, attivo durante il giorno

Ex: Hikers prefer diurnal adventures , taking advantage of daylight to explore trails and enjoy nature .Gli escursionisti preferiscono avventure **diurne**, approfittando della luce del giorno per esplorare i sentieri e godersi la natura.
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giant
[aggettivo]

large in size, often used in the names of particularly massive animals or plants

gigante

gigante

Ex: The giant panda is a beloved species, recognized for its distinctive black and white fur.Il panda **gigante** è una specie amata, riconosciuta per la sua distintiva pelliccia bianca e nera.
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great
[aggettivo]

notable for its larger-than-average size or scale, often used to describe particular species of plants and animals

grande, imponente

grande, imponente

Ex: The great basin rattlesnake is known for its distinctive rattle and impressive size .Il serpente a sonagli del **Grande** Bacino è noto per il suo distintivo sonaglio e le dimensioni impressionanti.
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endemic
[aggettivo]

found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat

endemico

endemico

Ex: The endemic species of fish is only found in the freshwater lakes of the mountain range .La specie di pesce **endemica** si trova solo nei laghi d'acqua dolce della catena montuosa.
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extinct
[aggettivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

estinto

estinto

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and prevent them from becoming extinct.Gli sforzi di conservazione mirano a proteggere le specie in via di estinzione e a impedire che diventino **estinte**.
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pedigree
[aggettivo]

having a documented and distinguished ancestry or lineage

di razza, di lignaggio

di razza, di lignaggio

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rogue
[aggettivo]

(of an animal) having an unpredictable or aggressive nature

incontrollabile, pericoloso

incontrollabile, pericoloso

Ex: The rogue elephant was known for its unpredictable behavior, attacking anything that came too close.L'elefante **ribelle** era noto per il suo comportamento imprevedibile, attaccando tutto ciò che si avvicinava troppo.
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territorial
[aggettivo]

defending a specific area against intruders to protect resources and ensure survival

territoriale, territorialista

territoriale, territorialista

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