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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Famiglia e relazioni

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su famiglia e relazioni, come "conoscenza", "ramo", "compatibile", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
acquaintance
acquaintance
[sostantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conoscenza

conoscenza

Ex: It's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences. 

È sempre bello ritrovarsi con conoscenti alle riunioni sociali e ascoltare le loro esperienze recenti.

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band
band
[sostantivo]

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

banda

banda

Ex: A band of teachers gathered to discuss improvements for the school. 
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bond
bond
[sostantivo]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

legame

legame

Ex: Traveling together strengthened their bond as siblings. 
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adultery
adultery
[sostantivo]

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

adulterio

adulterio

Ex: Despite the temptation, she remained committed to her marriage vows and chose to confront her husband about his suspected adultery. 

Nonostante la tentazione, è rimasta fedele ai suoi voti matrimoniali e ha scelto di affrontare suo marito per il suo presunto adulterio.

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affair
affair
[sostantivo]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

relazione sentimentale

relazione sentimentale

Ex: She confided in her best friend about the affair, seeking advice on how to handle the situation. 
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ally
ally
[sostantivo]

a person who supports or helps someone, especially against opposition or in a difficult situation

alleato

alleato

Ex: Having an ally at work made the situation easier to handle. 
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ancestor
ancestor
[sostantivo]

a person from whom someone is descended, especially one who lived many generations ago

antenato

antenato

Ex: He traced one ancestor back to a small village in northern France. 
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ancestry
ancestry
[sostantivo]

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendenza

ascendenza

Ex: The ancestry of the family can be seen in old portraits. 
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branch
branch
[sostantivo]

a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors

ramo

ramo

Ex: Although they belonged to different branches of the family, the cousins maintained close relationships throughout their lives. 
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clan
clan
[sostantivo]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The wedding was a grand event, attended by members of the clan from all over the country. 
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adoptive
adoptive
[aggettivo]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

adottivo

adottivo

Ex: The adoptive siblings may not share DNA, but their bond is just as strong as any biological family's. 
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biracial
biracial
[aggettivo]

representing or involving members of two different races

biraciale

biraciale

Ex: Biracial representation in media and literature is essential for promoting diversity and challenging stereotypes. 

La rappresentanza bi-razziale nei media e nella letteratura è essenziale per promuovere la diversità e sfidare gli stereotipi.

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to cheat on

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

tradire il partner con una relazione romantica o sessuale segreta, avere una relazione segreta con qualcuno diverso dal partner

tradire il partner con una relazione romantica o sessuale segreta, avere una relazione segreta con qualcuno diverso dal partner

Ex: Despite his apologies, the damage was done when he cheated on his boyfriend. 

Nonostante le sue scuse, il danno era fatto quando ha tradito il suo ragazzo.

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breakup
breakup
[sostantivo]

the end of a relationship or an association

lasciato

lasciato

Ex: The breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently. 

La rottura della partnership ha lasciato entrambi gli imprenditori liberi di esplorare nuove opportunità commerciali in modo indipendente.

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brotherly
brotherly
[aggettivo]

showing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have

fraterno

fraterno

Ex: His brotherly instinct kicked in when he saw his younger sibling struggling with the heavy load, and he rushed to help. 

Il suo istinto fraterno si è attivato quando ha visto il suo fratello minore lottare con il carico pesante, ed è corso ad aiutarlo.

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brotherhood
brotherhood
[sostantivo]

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

fratellanza

fratellanza

Ex: Brotherhood is not just about family; it’s about building strong, compassionate bonds with others who share your values and goals. 

La fratellanza non riguarda solo la famiglia; si tratta di costruire legami forti e compassionevoli con altri che condividono i tuoi valori e obiettivi.

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companion
companion
[sostantivo]

a person or animal that spends time with someone and provides company

compagno

compagno

Ex: The two women became good companions while sharing an apartment. 
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companionship
companionship
[sostantivo]

the delightful feeling that one has when accompanied by people one enjoys spending time with rather than being alone

compagnia

compagnia

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compatible
compatible
[aggettivo]

able to have a comfortable and harmonious relationship because of similar qualities, interests, or attitudes

compatibile

compatibile

Ex: Their friends thought they would be highly compatible. 
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co-parent
co-parent
[sostantivo]

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

co-genitore

co-genitore

Ex: The co-parents work together to create a loving and nurturing environment for their children, despite their differences. 

I co-genitori lavorano insieme per creare un ambiente amorevole e nutriente per i loro figli, nonostante le loro differenze.

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custody
custody
[sostantivo]

the legal right and responsibility to care for a child and make decisions concerning them

custodia

custodia

Ex: They are involved in a dispute over custody of the children. 
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descendant
descendant
[sostantivo]

a person descended from a particular ancestor

discendente

discendente

Ex: No direct descendant of the monarch remains alive. 
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distant
distant
[aggettivo]

having a connection that is not close or direct, as in a remote familial or social relationship

distante

distante

Ex: Although they’re distant kin, they share some striking physical features. 

Sebbene siano parenti lontani, condividono alcune caratteristiche fisiche sorprendenti.

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soulmate
soulmate
[sostantivo]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

anima gemella

anima gemella

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tie
tie
[sostantivo]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

collegamento

collegamento

Ex: They developed strong personal ties over the years. 
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to socialize

to interact and spend time with people

socializzare

socializzare

Ex: Last weekend, they promptly socialized at a family gathering. 

Lo scorso fine settimana, hanno prontamente socializzato a un raduno di famiglia.

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kin
kin
[sostantivo]

a person's family and relatives

famiglia

famiglia

Ex: I haven’t seen my kin in years, but we still keep in touch. 

Non vedo i miei parenti da anni, ma siamo ancora in contatto.

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next of kin
next of kin
[sostantivo]

one's closest living relative or relatives

familiare stretto

familiare stretto

Ex: As the next of kin, you will be responsible for making decisions regarding the deceased's estate. 
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kinship
kinship
[sostantivo]

the relationship between the members of a family

parentela

parentela

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parenting
parenting
[sostantivo]

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

genitorialità

genitorialità

Ex: His parenting style emphasizes open communication and fostering independence in his children. 

Il suo stile di genitorialità enfatizza la comunicazione aperta e favorisce l'indipendenza nei suoi figli.

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maternal
maternal
[aggettivo]

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

materno

materno

Ex: The clinic offers support during the maternal phase to ensure both mother and child are healthy. 

La clinica offre supporto durante la fase materna per garantire che sia la madre che il bambino siano sani.

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paternal
paternal
[aggettivo]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

paterno

paterno

Ex: The father's voice had a soothing, paternal tone as he read bedtime stories to his young daughter. 

La voce del padre aveva un tono calmante e paterno mentre leggeva storie della buonanotte alla sua giovane figlia.

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intimate
intimate
[aggettivo]

having a very close and friendly personal relationship

intimo

intimo

Ex: Their intimate friendship survived decades of living in different countries. 
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to inherit
to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive money, property, or possessions from someone after they die

ereditare

ereditare

Ex: He inherited enough money to pay off his debts. 
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heritage
heritage
[sostantivo]

a person's ethnic, cultural, or religious background inherited from their ancestors

patrimonio

patrimonio

Ex: Her Jewish heritage has strongly influenced her sense of identity. 
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ex
ex
[sostantivo]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex partner o ex coniuge

ex partner o ex coniuge

Ex: Despite being divorced, they both attended their daughter's graduation, showing that they could still be amicable exes. 

Nonostante fossero divorziati, entrambi parteciparono al diploma della loro figlia, dimostrando che potevano ancora essere ex amichevoli.

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exclusive
exclusive
[aggettivo]

limited to one particular person, group, organization, or purpose and not shared with others

esclusivo

esclusivo

Ex: The artist signed an exclusive contract with the gallery. 
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to associate

to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people

associare

associare

Ex: He didn't want to associate with that group because of their bad reputation. 
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