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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
famous
famous
[aggettivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso

famoso

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views. 

È diventata famosa da un giorno all'altro dopo che il suo video virale ha ottenuto milioni di visualizzazioni.

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building
building
[sostantivo]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edificio

edificio

Ex: The workers construct the building from the ground up. 
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New York City
New York City
[sostantivo]

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

New York City, la città di New York

New York City, la città di New York

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the United States
the United States
[sostantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

stati Uniti

stati Uniti

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America. 
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floor
floor
[sostantivo]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

piano

piano

Ex: The top floor of the skyscraper was reserved for executive offices and conference rooms, accessible via private elevators. 
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simple
simple
[aggettivo]

without additional decoration or complexity

semplice, essenziale

semplice, essenziale

Ex: The design of the logo is simple, making it easy to recognize. 
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elegant
elegant
[aggettivo]

pleasingly simple and neat in design, form, or function

elegante, raffinato

elegante, raffinato

Ex: The logo is elegant in its simplicity. 

Il logo è elegante nella sua semplicità.

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architect
architect
[sostantivo]

a person whose job is to design buildings and often oversee their construction

architetto

architetto

Ex: She studied for several years before becoming an architect. 
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to design
to design
[Verbo]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

desegnare

desegnare

Ex: Engineers designed the bridge to withstand strong winds. 
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steel
steel
[sostantivo]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acciaio, metallo duro

acciaio, metallo duro

Ex: The ship was built with steel to withstand the harsh conditions at sea. 
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glass
glass
[sostantivo]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vetro

vetro

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens. 
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bronze
bronze
[sostantivo]

a hard alloy consisting mainly of copper and tin

bronzo

bronzo

Ex: The museum displayed several objects made from polished bronze. 
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modern
modern
[aggettivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: Smartphones are essential in modern communication and connectivity. 
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example
example
[sostantivo]

a representative form or pattern

esempio

esempio

Ex: The structure provides an example of traditional construction. 
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International Style

a modernist architectural movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by functionalism, simplicity, and the use of industrial materials such as glass, steel, and concrete

Stile Internazionale, Movimento Internazionale

Stile Internazionale, Movimento Internazionale

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company
company
[sostantivo]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

società

società

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown. 
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office building
office building
[sostantivo]

a large building with many offices, especially belonging to various companies

edificio per uffici

edificio per uffici

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the tallest office buildings in the city. 

Il grattacielo è uno dei più alti edifici per uffici della città.

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plaza
plaza
[sostantivo]

a public square with room for pedestrians

piazza

piazza

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fountain
fountain
[sostantivo]

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

Fontana

Fontana

Ex: The fountain in the garden added a peaceful ambiance. 

La fontana nel giardino aggiungeva un'atmosfera tranquilla.

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important
important
[aggettivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Teamwork is an important skill in most professional settings. 

Il lavoro di squadra è un'abilità importante nella maggior parte degli ambienti professionali.

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architecture
architecture
[sostantivo]

the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures

architettura

architettura

Ex: Modern architecture often combines function with simple design. 
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

influenzare

influenzare

Ex: Parenting styles can influence a child's emotional and social development. 
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lobby
lobby
[sostantivo]

a large area just inside the main entrance of a public building

atrio

atrio

Ex: Large windows filled the office lobby with natural light. 
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marble
marble
[sostantivo]

a hard metamorphic rock that can be polished and is used especially in buildings and sculpture

marmo

marmo

Ex: The palace walls are decorated with polished marble. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

gustare

gustare

Ex: Despite the rain, they enjoyed the outdoor concert. 
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landmark
landmark
[sostantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: In Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history. 

A Washington, D.C., il Lincoln Memorial funge sia da tributo al presidente Lincoln che da potente punto di riferimento della storia americana.

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to visit
to visit
[Verbo]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

visitare

visitare

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions. 
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skyline
skyline
[sostantivo]

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

linea dell'orizzonte, orizzonte

linea dell'orizzonte, orizzonte

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colored
colored
[aggettivo]

having or showing a color or colors, especially as opposed to being plain or colorless

colorato

colorato

Ex: Daniel sorted the colored paper into separate piles. 
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glare
glare
[sostantivo]

strong, harsh light that is difficult or uncomfortable to look at

Ex: The white walls reflected the harsh glare of the lamps. 
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