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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Uno sguardo più da vicino 2: Lezione 4

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vibrato
[sostantivo]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

vibrato, vibrazione

vibrato, vibrazione

Ex: Vibrato is a fundamental technique for string players, enhancing the richness and expressiveness of their performances.
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virtuoso
[sostantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuosistico

virtuosistico

Ex: virtuoso's encore performance brought the crowd to their feet , applauding the masterful display of musical prowess .
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ad hoc
[avverbio]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

ad hoc, specificamente

ad hoc, specificamente

Ex: The rules were ad hoc to suit the unique circumstances of the competition .
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ad infinitum
[avverbio]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

Ciao, Buongiorno

Ciao, Buongiorno

Ex: The loop in the code ad infinitum, causing a system crash .
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to ad lib
[Verbo]

‌to say something in a speech or a performance that you have not prepared or practiced

improvvisare, parlare senza copione

improvvisare, parlare senza copione

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ad nauseam
[avverbio]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

fino alla nausea, ad oltranza

fino alla nausea, ad oltranza

Ex: The details were ad nauseam, leading to frustration among the team .
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alma mater
[sostantivo]

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

alma mater

alma mater

Ex: alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .
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alter ego
[sostantivo]

one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows

alter ego

alter ego

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alumnus
[sostantivo]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

alunno

alunno

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .
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a.m.
[avverbio]

between midnight and noon

antimeridiano, a.m.

antimeridiano, a.m.

Ex: The gardening store opens at 8 a.m. on weekends.
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p.m.
[avverbio]

after noon and before midnight

di pomeriggio

di pomeriggio

Ex: The restaurant stops serving dinner at 11 p.m.
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bona fide
[aggettivo]

genuine and not fake

genuino, autentico

genuino, autentico

Ex: The historian bona fide evidence to support his groundbreaking theory .
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platonic
[aggettivo]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platonico, platonica

platonico, platonica

Ex: Their friendship was based on platonic affection for each other .
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stoic
[aggettivo]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

stoico

stoico

Ex: stoic demeanor helped him handle the stressful situation .
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thespian
[sostantivo]

a theatrical performer

attore, attrice

attore, attrice

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typhoon
[sostantivo]

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

tifone

tifone

Ex: Preparation typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .
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a capella
[aggettivo]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

a cappella, in cappella

a cappella, in cappella

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accelerando
[avverbio]

with increasing speed

accelerando, in accelerazione

accelerando, in accelerazione

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agitator
[sostantivo]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

agitator, agitatore

agitator, agitatore

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al dente
[aggettivo]

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

al dente

al dente

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allegretto
[avverbio]

in a moderately quick tempo

allegretto, moderatamente veloce

allegretto, moderatamente veloce

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allegro
[sostantivo]

a brisk and lively tempo

allegro, allegretta

allegro, allegretta

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andante
[aggettivo]

(of tempo) moderately slow

andante, moderatamente lento

andante, moderatamente lento

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aria
[sostantivo]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

aria

aria

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arpeggio
[sostantivo]

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

arpeggio, contrappunto

arpeggio, contrappunto

Ex: Jazz improvisation often involves arpeggios to navigate through chord progressions with fluidity and creativity .
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tempo
[sostantivo]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

tempo

tempo

Ex: In classical musictempo changes are often used to add variety to a performance .
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cantata
[sostantivo]

a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text

cantata, cantata sacra

cantata, cantata sacra

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cappuccino
[sostantivo]

a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

cappuccino

cappuccino

Ex: The café offers a variety cappuccino options , including flavored syrups and alternative milk choices .
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coloratura
[sostantivo]

a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

coloratura, soprano virtuosistica

coloratura, soprano virtuosistica

Ex: coloratura's performance in the ensemble piece added a shimmering brilliance to the overall sound , her agile voice dancing above the other singers with grace and precision .
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lively with spirit

allegrezza con spirito, vivacità con spirito

allegrezza con spirito, vivacità con spirito

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contralto
[sostantivo]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

contralto

contralto

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crescendo
[aggettivo]

(music) gradually increasing in volume

in crescendo, crescentemente

in crescendo, crescentemente

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diminuendo
[aggettivo]

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

diminuendo, diminuito

diminuendo, diminuito

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falsetto
[sostantivo]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

falsetto, voce di petto

falsetto, voce di petto

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forte
[aggettivo]

played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

forte, potente

forte, potente

Ex: The brass section's forte entrance in the jazz ensemble brought a burst of excitement and vigor to the piece.
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fortissimo
[aggettivo]

(chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong

fortissimo, molto forte

fortissimo, molto forte

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glissando
[avverbio]

(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)

glissando, a glissando

glissando, a glissando

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grave
[aggettivo]

serious and solemn in manner or character

serio, grave

serio, grave

Ex: In times of war , soldiers often grave expressions , fully aware of the dangers they face .
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incognito
[avverbio]

in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

incognito

incognito

Ex: They dined incognito in a small café to enjoy the evening peacefully.
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larghetto
[aggettivo]

used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo

larghetto, moderato lento

larghetto, moderato lento

Ex: larghetto passage , the music flows gently .
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largo
[sostantivo]

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

largo

largo

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lento
[aggettivo]

(of tempo) slow

lento, lenta

lento, lenta

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maestro
[sostantivo]

a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

direttore d'orchestra, maestro d'orchestra

direttore d'orchestra, maestro d'orchestra

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mezzo-soprano
[sostantivo]

a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

mezzosoprano, mezzo-soprano

mezzosoprano, mezzo-soprano

Ex: mezzo-soprano voice lent a warm and velvety quality to the ensemble 's sound .
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mezzo voce
[sostantivo]

a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft

mezzo voce, mezzo tono

mezzo voce, mezzo tono

Ex: The conductor asked the orchestra to mezzo voce during the delicate passage .
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partita
[sostantivo]

a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period

partita, suite

partita, suite

Ex: The composerpartita was structured in multiple contrasting sections .
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pianissimo
[sostantivo]

(music) low loudness

pianissimo, piano

pianissimo, piano

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piano
[avverbio]

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

piano, con calma

piano, con calma

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pizzicato
[aggettivo]

(of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger

pizzicato, pizzicati

pizzicato, pizzicati

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presto
[aggettivo]

(of tempo) very fast

presto, veloce

presto, veloce

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prima donna
[sostantivo]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna

prima donna

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rubato
[sostantivo]

a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

rubato, tempo rubato

rubato, tempo rubato

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sforzando
[sostantivo]

(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack

sforzando, sfz

sforzando, sfz

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soprano
[sostantivo]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano

soprano

Ex: In the opera , the soprano had a challenging role , requiring a powerful range and expressive vocal control .
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staccato
[aggettivo]

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato, staccata

staccato, staccata

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.
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caveat
[sostantivo]

a warning against certain acts

avvertimento, riserva

avvertimento, riserva

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ego
[sostantivo]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

ego, orgoglio

ego, orgoglio

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etc.
[avverbio]

continuing in the same way

eccetera, e così via

eccetera, e così via

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fetus
[sostantivo]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

feto

feto

Ex: Genetic testing was conducted to check for any abnormalities in fetus.
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gratis
[avverbio]

without costing anything

gratis

gratis

Ex: They received the tickets gratis as part of a promotional giveaway.
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hypothesis
[sostantivo]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

ipotesi

ipotesi

Ex: After analyzing the data , they either confirmed or refuted their hypothesis.
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i.e.
[avverbio]

used to introduce a clarification or explanation

cioè, ossia

cioè, ossia

Ex: She’s a top athlete, i.e., she’s won multiple national championships.
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in absentia
[avverbio]

while absent; although absent

in assenza, in absentia

in assenza, in absentia

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libido
[sostantivo]

(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire

libido, desiderio sessuale

libido, desiderio sessuale

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magna cum laude
[aggettivo]

with high honor; with high academic distinction

con alto merito, con alta distinzione accademica

con alto merito, con alta distinzione accademica

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per capita
[avverbio]

per person

pro capite, per persona

pro capite, per persona

Ex: The study examined the energy per capita in different cities .
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per se
[avverbio]

used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things

di per sé, in sé e per sé

di per sé, in sé e per sé

Ex: The policy is n't per se, but its impact on certain groups needs consideration .
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persona
[sostantivo]

(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self

persona

persona

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postmortem
[aggettivo]

occurring or done after death

postumo, post mortem

postumo, post mortem

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post scriptum
[sostantivo]

an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature

post scriptum, PS

post scriptum, PS

Ex: I included post scriptum in my thank-you note to let her know I had found the lost book .
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proforma
[sostantivo]

something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance

proforma, forma di cortesia

proforma, forma di cortesia

Ex: He signed proforma contract , even though the terms had already been agreed upon .
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quantum
[sostantivo]

the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

quantità, quantum

quantità, quantum

Ex: Quantum electrodynamics is a quantum field theory that describes the interactions between electromagnetic fields and charged particles, such as electrons and photons.
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rectum
[sostantivo]

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

retto

retto

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scrotum
[sostantivo]

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

scroto, scrotum

scroto, scrotum

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sputum
[sostantivo]

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

espettorato, sputo

espettorato, sputo

Ex: Effective treatment of pneumonia often involves clearing the lungs sputum to improve breathing .
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status
[sostantivo]

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

Ex: The company 's status improved after the new investment .
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status quo
[sostantivo]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

status quo

status quo

Ex: The company ’s policy aims to preserve status quo in terms of employee benefits .
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verbatim
[avverbio]

exactly as spoken or written originally without any changes or additions

alla lettera, verba per verba

alla lettera, verba per verba

Ex: The witness recited the verbatim as they occurred on that fateful day .
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vice versa
[avverbio]

with the order or relations reversed

viceversa

viceversa

Ex: He prefers to run in the morning and relax in the evening , vice versa works just as well for her .
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aficionado
[sostantivo]

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

appassionato, cultore

appassionato, cultore

Ex: He is a aficionado who knows every player 's statistics .
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cabana
[sostantivo]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

Cabana

Cabana

Ex: As the sun began to set , they lit candles in cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .
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cantina
[sostantivo]

a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries

osteria, bar

osteria, bar

Ex: He excused himself to cantina, though he was actually just heading to the bathroom .
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chaparral
[sostantivo]

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

macchia, boscaglia

macchia, boscaglia

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chicano
[sostantivo]

a person of Mexican descent

chicano, chicana

chicano, chicana

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gringo
[sostantivo]

a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

gringo, foresto

gringo, foresto

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hasta la vista
[interiezione]

***until the (next) view : see you later

fino alla prossima, ci vediamo dopo

fino alla prossima, ci vediamo dopo

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used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day

Ex: She waved goodbye and said, 'Hasta mañana!'
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incommunicado
[aggettivo]

without the means or right to communicate

incomunicabile, senza mezzi di comunicazione

incomunicabile, senza mezzi di comunicazione

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macho
[aggettivo]

used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner

macho, virile

macho, virile

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matador
[sostantivo]

the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull

matador, torero

matador, torero

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mucho
[avverbio]

used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context

molto, tanto

molto, tanto

Ex: He runs mucho faster than I do.
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padre
[sostantivo]

a chaplain in one of the military services

cappellano, padre militare

cappellano, padre militare

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poncho
[sostantivo]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

poncho, mantello

poncho, mantello

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pronto
[avverbio]

without wasting any time; immediately

subito, immediatamente

subito, immediatamente

Ex: They’ll be here pronto, just waiting on the last couple of things to wrap up.
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Senor
[sostantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir'

Signore, Signor

Signore, Signor

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Senora
[sostantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'

Signora, Madama

Signora, Madama

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ma'am
[sostantivo]

a woman of refinement

signora, madama

signora, madama

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Senorita
[sostantivo]

a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'

Signorina, Signorina (unmarried woman)

Signorina, Signorina (unmarried woman)

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sombrero
[sostantivo]

a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

sombrero

sombrero

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bagel
[sostantivo]

(Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust

bagel, ciambella di pane

bagel, ciambella di pane

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