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Il libro Street Talk 2 - Uno Sguardo Più Da Vicino: Lezione 9

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action
[sostantivo]

a fun or exciting activity

azione, attività

azione, attività

Ex: After the long wait , the action finally started at the club .Dopo la lunga attesa, l'**azione** è finalmente iniziata al club.
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beat boy
[sostantivo]

someone who specializes in the style of dance associated with hip-hop culture

il ballerino hip-hop, il beat boy

il ballerino hip-hop, il beat boy

Ex: His reputation as a top beat boy helped him land a spot in the next big competition .La sua reputazione di **beat boy** di alto livello lo ha aiutato a conquistare un posto nella prossima grande competizione.
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bomb
[aggettivo]

used to describe something that is the best, exceptional, or impressive

fantastico, eccezionale

fantastico, eccezionale

Ex: The party last night was bomb, I had such a great time.La festa ieri sera è stata **bomb**, mi sono divertito tantissimo.
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boom box
[sostantivo]

a portable stereo

boombox, stereo portatile

boombox, stereo portatile

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to boost
[Verbo]

to steal, especially something small or casually taken

rubare, sgraffignare

rubare, sgraffignare

Ex: hey were planning to boost the latest video games from the store .hey stavano pianificando di **rubare** gli ultimi videogiochi dal negozio.
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box
[sostantivo]

a car stereo system, especially one that is powerful or has large speakers

cassa, impianto

cassa, impianto

Ex: They spent hours installing a custom box to get the best sound for the competition .Hanno passato ore a installare una **scatola** personalizzata per ottenere il miglior suono per la competizione.
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to earl
[Verbo]

to expel stomach contents

vomitare, rigettare

vomitare, rigettare

Ex: He was so nervous before the presentation that he earl-ed right before going on stage.Era così nervoso prima della presentazione che ha **vomitato** proprio prima di salire sul palco.
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eyes
[sostantivo]

eyewear designed to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare

occhiali da sole, occhiali

occhiali da sole, occhiali

Ex: Make sure you pack your eyes for the trip to the desert !Assicurati di portare i tuoi **occhiali** per il viaggio nel deserto!
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extremely attractive, stylish, or excellent

splendere come il vino, brillare come il vino

splendere come il vino, brillare come il vino

Ex: Even in his 50s, he’s still fine as wine.Anche nei suoi 50 anni, è ancora **bello come il vino**.
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funky
[aggettivo]

(of music) having a rhythmic, energetic quality with a strong, distinctive beat that encourages movement

funky, ritmato

funky, ritmato

Ex: The funky beat of the drum kept the audience engaged and energized .Il ritmo **funky** del tamburo ha mantenuto il pubblico coinvolto e carico di energia.
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to hurry up or move quickly

Ex: The chef had to get his boogies on to serve the dinner rush.
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to achieve or experience significant success or progress, often with a sense of confidence and positive momentum

andare avanti

andare avanti

Ex: She has it going on in her career, receiving promotions and recognition.
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groove
[sostantivo]

a pronounced musical rhythm that people enjoy

scanalatura

scanalatura

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to kicking
[Verbo]

outstanding, excellent, or highly enjoyable

spaccare, strafigurare

spaccare, strafigurare

Ex: The movie was kicking, definitely worth watching again .Il film era **fantastico**, sicuramente da rivedere.
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honey
[sostantivo]

an attractive young woman

tesoro, miele

tesoro, miele

Ex: The movie star walked in , surrounded by a crowd of stylish honeys.La star del cinema è entrata, circondata da una folla di **miele** alla moda.
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hooptie
[sostantivo]

a rundown, old, or poorly maintained car

catorcio, ferraglia

catorcio, ferraglia

Ex: She refuses to ride in my hooptie, says it ’s embarrassing .Si rifiuta di salire sulla mia **macchina scassata**, dice che è imbarazzante.
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to hum
[Verbo]

to emit a strong, unpleasant odor

puzzare, tanfare

puzzare, tanfare

Ex: You might want to shower — you’re starting to hum.Potresti voler fare una doccia—stai iniziando a **puzzare**.
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hut
[sostantivo]

a small simple house or shelter that usually has only one room

capanna

capanna

Ex: They found an abandoned hut during their hike in the mountains .Hanno trovato una **capanna** abbandonata durante la loro escursione in montagna.
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to dance or move energetically, often in an aggressive or rhythmic manner

calpestare energicamente, battere il piede a ritmo

calpestare energicamente, battere il piede a ritmo

Ex: The team celebrated their win by kick stomping in the locker room.La squadra ha celebrato la sua vittoria **pestando energicamente** nello spogliatoio.
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kicks
[sostantivo]

a pair of soft shoes worn casually or during exercise

scarpe da ginnastica, sneakers

scarpe da ginnastica, sneakers

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having power or authority and commanding respect and attention, often implying confidence, assertiveness, and control

grosso e avere in pungo il potere

grosso e avere in pungo il potere

Ex: The new boss came in on the first day, large and in charge, ready to take the company in a new direction.
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to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed

impostare

impostare

Ex: The police officer laid the law down to the teenagers, warning them of the consequences of their actions.L'ufficiale di polizia ha **dettato** la legge ai ragazzi, avvertendoli delle conseguenze delle loro azioni.
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on hit
[aggettivo]

exceptionally good or impressive

eccezionale, impressionante

eccezionale, impressionante

Ex: The restaurant we went to was on hit; everything tasted amazing .Il ristorante in cui siamo andati era **fantastico**; tutto aveva un sapore incredibile.
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used to tell someone that one looks forward to meeting someone again

Ex: Class is over.
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to rule
[Verbo]

to control or restrain something or someone, maintaining order or preventing excess

dominare, controllare

dominare, controllare

Ex: He tried to rule his curiosity , waiting for the full story to unfold .Ha cercato di **controllare** la sua curiosità, aspettando che la storia completa si svelasse.
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to scan
[Verbo]

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

effettuate

effettuate

Ex: The teacher scans the classroom to ensure all students are paying attention .L'insegnante **scruta** l'aula per assicurarsi che tutti gli studenti stiano prestando attenzione.
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smoking
[aggettivo]

extremely attractive or hot in appearance

bollente, sensuale

bollente, sensuale

Ex: You’re looking smoking in that suit, man!Sei **da urlo** in quel completo, amico!
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solid
[aggettivo]

reliable and consistently good, but not necessarily exceptional

solido, affidabile

solido, affidabile

Ex: The team 's defense was solid throughout the match , preventing any scores .La difesa della squadra è stata **solida** durante tutta la partita, impedendo qualsiasi punteggio.
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squad
[sostantivo]

a group of friends or close-knit team

squadra, gruppo

squadra, gruppo

Ex: The squad's been together since high school .
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square
[sostantivo]

a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking

sigaretta, cicca

sigaretta, cicca

Ex: He always has a pack of squares in his jacket pocket .Ha sempre un pacchetto di **sigarette** nella tasca della giacca.
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to calm down, especially after a confrontation or tense situation

calmarsi, tranquillizzarsi

calmarsi, tranquillizzarsi

Ex: He tried to square up after getting angry during the meeting .Ha cercato di **calmarsi** dopo essersi arrabbiato durante la riunione.
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to stack
[Verbo]

to make money, especially in large amounts

ammassare, accumulare

ammassare, accumulare

Ex: He 's all about stacking paper and building his wealth .Lui è tutto su **ammassare** carta e costruire la sua ricchezza.
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to step
[Verbo]

to dance, typically referring to a specific movement or type of rhythm in a dance routine

ballare, seguire il ritmo

ballare, seguire il ritmo

Ex: I need to learn how to step before our performance next week .Devo imparare a **fare un passo** prima del nostro spettacolo la prossima settimana.
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suds
[sostantivo]

a dysphemism for beer (especially for lager that effervesces)

schiuma, birra

schiuma, birra

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to act in a relaxed manner, avoiding stress or excessive effort, and not taking things too seriously

Ex: You take it light after a long week of hard work .
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to have a great time, often in an energetic or enthusiastic manner, particularly during an event, activity, or celebration

Ex: Itorn it up on the dance floor before , and it ’s always a blast .
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to trip
[Verbo]

to act irrationally, often due to being confused, overly emotional, or in an altered state

sballare, perdere le staffe

sballare, perdere le staffe

Ex: I ’ve tripped before , and it was embarrassing .Ho **inciampato** prima, ed è stato imbarazzante.
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