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vibrato
vibrato
[sostantivo]

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

vibrato, tremolio

vibrato, tremolio

Ex: The singer's expressive vibrato added warmth and emotion to the aria. 
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virtuoso
virtuoso
[sostantivo]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuosistico

virtuosistico

Ex: The young pianist was hailed as a virtuoso, astonishing audiences with his technical brilliance and emotional depth. 
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ad hoc
ad hoc
[avverbio]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

al volo, ad hoc

al volo, ad hoc

Ex: The emergency services were assembled ad hoc to deal with the unexpected flood. 
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ad infinitum
ad infinitum
[avverbio]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

all'infinito, senza fine

all'infinito, senza fine

Ex: They vowed to love each other ad infinitum, beyond the bounds of time. 
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to ad lib
to ad lib
[Verbo]

to say or perform something spontaneously without prior preparation

improvvisare, dire spontaneamente

improvvisare, dire spontaneamente

Ex: The actor had to ad lib when he forgot his lines during the play. 
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ad nauseam
ad nauseam
[avverbio]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

fino alla nausea, all'eccesso

fino alla nausea, all'eccesso

Ex: He explained his conspiracy theory ad nauseam, ignoring all counterarguments. 
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alma mater
alma mater
[sostantivo]

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

alma mater

alma mater

Ex: She returned to her alma mater to give a guest lecture. 
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alter ego
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
alumnus
[sostantivo]

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

alunno

alunno

Ex: The university recognized John Smith as an outstanding alumnus for his contributions to the field of medicine. 
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a.m.
a.m.
[avverbio]

between midnight and noon

antimeridiano, a.m.

antimeridiano, a.m.

Ex: Don't forget, your flight is at 6 a.m. tomorrow. 
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p.m.
p.m.
[avverbio]

after noon and before midnight

di pomeriggio

di pomeriggio

Ex: I'll pick you up at 2 p.m. for the doctor's appointment. 
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bona fide
bona fide
[aggettivo]

genuine and not fake

autentico, genuino

autentico, genuino

Ex: The seller assured the buyer that the watch was bona fide, with all the original documents and warranty. 
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platonic
platonic
[aggettivo]

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

platonico, disinteressato

platonico, disinteressato

Ex: They shared a platonic friendship built on mutual respect and understanding. 
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stoic
stoic
[aggettivo]

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

stoico

stoico

Ex: He remained stoic despite the challenging circumstances. 
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thespian
thespian
[sostantivo]

an actor or actress who performs on stage or in film

commediante, attore

commediante, attore

Ex: The award-winning thespian delivered a stunning performance in the play. 
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typhoon
typhoon
[sostantivo]

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

tifone

tifone

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
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a capella
a capella
[aggettivo]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

a cappella

a cappella

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accelerando
accelerando
[avverbio]

with increasing speed

accelerando

accelerando

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agitator
agitator
[sostantivo]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

agitatore, sobillatore

agitatore, sobillatore

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al dente
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
allegretto
[avverbio]

in a moderately quick tempo

allegretto

allegretto

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allegro
allegro
[sostantivo]

a brisk and lively tempo

allegro, tempo allegro

allegro, tempo allegro

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andante
andante
[aggettivo]

(of tempo) moderately slow

andante (moderatamente lento)

andante (moderatamente lento)

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aria
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
arpeggio
[sostantivo]

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

arpeggio

arpeggio

Ex: In the classical guitar piece, the musician showcased his skill with a beautiful arpeggio, highlighting the individual notes of the chord. 
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tempo
tempo
[sostantivo]

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

tempo

tempo

Ex: The conductor adjusted the tempo to match the mood of the piece. 
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cantata
cantata
[sostantivo]

a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in multiple movements and often involving a choir, soloists, and orchestra

cantata, cantata

cantata, cantata

Ex: Bach's church cantatas are masterpieces of Baroque sacred music. 
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cappuccino
cappuccino
[sostantivo]

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

cappuccino

cappuccino

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for a flavorful morning pick-me-up. 
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coloratura
coloratura
[sostantivo]

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

coloratura, soprano coloratura

coloratura, soprano coloratura

Ex: The coloratura's performance of the aria was breathtaking, with her agile voice effortlessly navigating the intricate passages. 
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allegro con spirito

lively with spirit

allegro con spirito, vivace con spirito

allegro con spirito, vivace con spirito

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contralto
contralto
[sostantivo]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

contralto

contralto

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crescendo
crescendo
[aggettivo]

(of sound) characterized by a progressive amplification

crescenendo, in crescendo

crescenendo, in crescendo

Ex: The orchestra played a crescendo passage that built suspense. 
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diminuendo
diminuendo
[aggettivo]

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

diminuendo

diminuendo

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falsetto
falsetto
[sostantivo]

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

falsetto, voce di falsetto

falsetto, voce di falsetto

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forte
forte
[aggettivo]

played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

forte, potente

forte, potente

Ex: The orchestra reached a forte passage in the symphony, filling the concert hall with powerful sound. 
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fortissimo
fortissimo
[aggettivo]

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

fortissimo (molto forte e potente)

fortissimo (molto forte e potente)

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glissando
glissando
[avverbio]

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

in glissando

in glissando

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grave
grave
[aggettivo]

serious and solemn in manner or character

serio, grave

serio, grave

Ex: Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent. 
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incognito
incognito
[avverbio]

in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

incognito

incognito

Ex: She traveled incognito to avoid recognition at the event. 
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larghetto
larghetto
[aggettivo]

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

larghetto, moderatamente lento

larghetto, moderatamente lento

Ex: The second movement is played larghetto, giving it a relaxed feel. 
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largo
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
lento
[aggettivo]

(of tempo) slow

lento

lento

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maestro
maestro
[sostantivo]

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

maestro,  direttore d'orchestra

maestro, direttore d'orchestra

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mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
[sostantivo]

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

mezzosoprano, mezzo

mezzosoprano, mezzo

Ex: The choral arrangement highlighted the mezzo-soprano's agile range, blending seamlessly with the other vocal parts. 
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mezzo voce
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, a mezza voce

mezzo voce, a mezza voce

Ex: The singer performed the aria mezzo voce, giving it a soft, intimate quality. 
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partita
partita
[sostantivo]

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

partita, suite musicale

partita, suite musicale

Ex: Bach's partita for keyboard includes a variety of lively dance movements. 
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pianissimo
pianissimo
[sostantivo]

(music) low loudness

pianissimo

pianissimo

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piano
piano
[avverbio]

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

piano

piano

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pizzicato
pizzicato
[aggettivo]

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

pizzicato, pizzicato

pizzicato, pizzicato

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presto
presto
[aggettivo]

(of tempo) very fast

veloce,  rapido

veloce, rapido

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prima donna
prima donna
[sostantivo]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

prima donna

prima donna

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rubato
rubato
[sostantivo]

a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

rubato, tempo rubato

rubato, tempo rubato

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sforzando
sforzando
[sostantivo]

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

sforzando

sforzando

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soprano
soprano
[sostantivo]

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

soprano

soprano

Ex: The soprano captivated the audience with her clear, high notes that resonated throughout the concert hall. 
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staccato
staccato
[aggettivo]

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

staccato, staccato

staccato, staccato

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody. 
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caveat
caveat
[sostantivo]

a warning against certain acts

avvertimento,  cautela

avvertimento, cautela

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ego
ego
[sostantivo]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

ego, orgoglio

ego, orgoglio

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etc.
etc.
[avverbio]

continuing in the same way

ecc., e così via

ecc., e così via

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fetus
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: The ultrasound showed that the fetus was developing normally. 
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gratis
gratis
[avverbio]

without costing anything

gratis

gratis

Ex: The store offered free samples of their new product gratis to customers. 
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hypothesis
hypothesis
[sostantivo]

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

ipotesi

ipotesi

Ex: The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena. 
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i.e.
i.e.
[avverbio]

used to introduce a clarification or explanation

cioè, ovvero

cioè, ovvero

Ex: He’s a polyglot, i.e., he speaks several languages fluently. 
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in absentia
in absentia
[avverbio]

while absent; although absent

in assenza, in contumacia

in assenza, in contumacia

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libido
libido
[sostantivo]

(psychology) the mental energy or drive connected with sexual desire

libido, desiderio sessuale

libido, desiderio sessuale

Ex: Stress and fatigue can lower a person's libido. 
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magna cum laude
magna cum laude
[aggettivo]

with high honor; with high academic distinction

con grande onore; con alta distinzione accademica

con grande onore; con alta distinzione accademica

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per capita
per capita
[avverbio]

per person

pro capite, per abitante

pro capite, per abitante

Ex: The income per capita in this country has increased significantly. 
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per se
per se
[avverbio]

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

di per sé, in sé

di per sé, in sé

Ex: The comment wasn't offensive per se, but it did raise eyebrows due to its tone. 
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persona
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
postmortem
[aggettivo]

occurring or done after death

post-mortem, postumo

post-mortem, postumo

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post scriptum
post scriptum
[sostantivo]

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

post scriptum, P.S.

post scriptum, P.S.

Ex: I forgot to tell you in the letter, post scriptum, I’ll be arriving next Monday instead of Tuesday. 
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proforma
proforma
[sostantivo]

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

proforma, fattura proforma

proforma, fattura proforma

Ex: The proforma invoice was sent to the client, although the final payment details were yet to be finalized. 
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quantum
quantum
[sostantivo]

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

quanto, quantità minima indivisibile

quanto, quantità minima indivisibile

Ex: The behavior of subatomic particles is governed by the principles of quantum mechanics. 
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rectum
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
scrotum
[sostantivo]

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

scroto, borsa scrotale

scroto, borsa scrotale

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sputum
sputum
[sostantivo]

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

sputo, catarro

sputo, catarro

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to provide a sample of sputum for laboratory analysis. 
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status
status
[sostantivo]

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

stato, condizione

stato, condizione

Ex: The doctor checked the patient's status after the surgery. 
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status quo
status quo
[sostantivo]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

status quo

status quo

Ex: The committee decided to maintain the status quo rather than implementing new changes. 
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verbatim
verbatim
[avverbio]

in exactly the same words as used originally

parola per parola, testualmente

parola per parola, testualmente

Ex: She repeated the instructions verbatim so nothing would be missed. 
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vice versa
vice versa
[avverbio]

with the order or relations reversed

viceversa

viceversa

Ex: She helps him with his math homework, and vice versa, he helps her with science projects. 
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aficionado
aficionado
[sostantivo]

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

appassionato,  esperto

appassionato, esperto

Ex: She is an aficionado of fine wines and can recommend the best ones. 
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cabana
cabana
[sostantivo]

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

Cabana

Cabana

Ex: The resort's cabanas lined the poolside, offering guests a private retreat to relax in the shade. 
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cantina
cantina
[sostantivo]

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

cantina, bar

cantina, bar

Ex: We grabbed a drink at the local cantina after the concert. 
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chaparral
chaparral
[sostantivo]

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

macchia, boscaglia

macchia, boscaglia

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chicano
chicano
[sostantivo]

a person of Mexican descent

un chicano, una persona di origine messicana

un chicano, una persona di origine messicana

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gringo
gringo
[sostantivo]

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

un termine dispregiativo latinoamericano per gli stranieri (specialmente americani e inglesi), gringo (termine dispregiativo)

un termine dispregiativo latinoamericano per gli stranieri (specialmente americani e inglesi), gringo (termine dispregiativo)

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hasta la vista
hasta la vista
[interiezione]

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

a alla vista : ci vediamo dopo

a alla vista : ci vediamo dopo

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hasta mañana

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

Ex: It was great catching up! Hasta mañana, my friend! 
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incommunicado
incommunicado
[aggettivo]

without the means or right to communicate

incomunicado, senza mezzi di comunicazione

incomunicado, senza mezzi di comunicazione

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macho
macho
[aggettivo]

strongly masculine, often in appearance or manner

macho, machista

macho, machista

Ex: He wore a macho leather jacket. 
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matador
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
mucho
[avverbio]

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

molto, tantissimo

molto, tantissimo

Ex: I appreciate it mucho for helping me with the project. 
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padre
padre
[sostantivo]

a chaplain in one of the military services

cappellano, padre militare

cappellano, padre militare

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poncho
poncho
[sostantivo]

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

poncho, mantella

poncho, mantella

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pronto
pronto
[avverbio]

without wasting any time; immediately

immediatamente, senza indugio

immediatamente, senza indugio

Ex: I need that report pronto, we're already running late! 
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Senor
Senor
[sostantivo]

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

Signore, Don

Signore, Don

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Senora
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
ma'am
[sostantivo]

a woman of refinement

signora, dama

signora, dama

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Senorita
Senorita
[sostantivo]

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

Signorina, Ragazza

Signorina, Ragazza

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sombrero
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
bagel
[sostantivo]

a Yiddish term for a doughnut-shaped, yeast-leavened roll with a shiny, firm crust

bagel, ciambella ebraica

bagel, ciambella ebraica

Ex: She learned to make traditional bagels from a Yiddish cookbook. 
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