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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Aspetto

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sull'aspetto, come "gesto", "sottopeso", "magro", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
figure
[sostantivo]

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

figura

figura

Ex: Despite societal pressures to conform to a certain figure, it 's important to embrace and love your body regardless of its shape or size .Nonostante le pressioni sociali per conformarsi a una certa **figura**, è importante accettare e amare il proprio corpo indipendentemente dalla sua forma o dimensione.
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gesture
[sostantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or head that indicates a specific meaning

gesto

gesto

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posture
[sostantivo]

the position that one's body is in, while sitting or standing

postura

postura

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expression
[sostantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

espressione

espressione

Ex: The child ’s joyful expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .L'**espressione** gioiosa del bambino nel vedere il cucciolo era davvero commovente.
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to wear
[Verbo]

to have a particular style of hair, beard, or mustache

portare

portare

Ex: He likes to wear his hair long .Gli piace **portare** i capelli lunghi.
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wrinkle
[sostantivo]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

ruga

ruga

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .La **piega** nella sua camicia era appena percettibile, ma l'ha rapidamente stirata prima della riunione.
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wig
[sostantivo]

a piece of natural or synthetic hair that is worn on the head

parrucca

parrucca

Ex: The wig flew off her head in the strong wind , revealing her natural hair underneath .La **parrucca** è volata via dalla sua testa nel vento forte, rivelando i suoi capelli naturali sotto.
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upright
[aggettivo]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

diritto

diritto

Ex: His upright silhouette cut against the sunset .La sua silhouette **eretta** si stagliava contro il tramonto.
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underweight
[aggettivo]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

sottopeso

sottopeso

Ex: Being underweight can lead to various health complications such as weakened immune system and nutritional deficiencies.Essere **sottopeso** può portare a varie complicazioni di salute come un sistema immunitario indebolito e carenze nutrizionali.
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overweight
[aggettivo]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

sovrappeso

sovrappeso

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .Molte persone faticano a perdere peso una volta diventate **sovrappeso** a causa di abitudini alimentari malsane.
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tan
[sostantivo]

darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun

abbronzatura

abbronzatura

Ex: A good tan can often be a sign of a relaxing summer vacation .Una buona **abbronzatura** può spesso essere il segno di una vacanza estiva rilassante.
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sunburned
[aggettivo]

(of skin) reddened or inflamed by being overly exposed to the sunlight

abbronzato

abbronzato

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alike
[aggettivo]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

simile

simile

Ex: The grandfather shared many alike traits with his grandson , from their mannerisms to their taste in music .Il nonno condivideva molti tratti **simili** con il nipote, dai loro modi al loro gusto musicale.
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stunning
[aggettivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

bellissimo

bellissimo

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Gli effetti speciali del film erano così **sbalorditivi** che sembravano quasi reali.
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striking
[aggettivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

sensazionale

sensazionale

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Aveva un aspetto **sorprendente** con la sua figura alta e i tatuaggi distintivi, rendendolo indimenticabile.
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slender
[aggettivo]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

esile

esile

Ex: Her slender fingers delicately traced the contours of the sculpture , admiring its intricate details .Le sue dita **slanciate** tracciavano delicatamente i contorni della scultura, ammirandone i dettagli intricati.
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skinny
[aggettivo]

having a very low amount of body fat

magro

magro

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .L'adolescente **magra** è stata scambiata per essere molto più giovane della sua età reale.
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shoulder-length
[aggettivo]

(of hair) long in a way that reaches down the shoulders

spalla-lunghezza

spalla-lunghezza

Ex: Many people prefer shoulder-length hair for its versatility .Molte persone preferiscono i capelli **a spalle** per la loro versatilità.
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muscular
[aggettivo]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

muscoloso

muscoloso

Ex: Her muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .La sua schiena **muscolosa** ondeggiava di forza mentre sollevava senza sforzo le scatole pesanti.
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obese
[aggettivo]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

obeso

obeso

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .I bambini **obesi** sono a più alto rischio di sviluppare malattie croniche più avanti nella vita.
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cosmetics
[sostantivo]

any type of substance that one puts on one's skin, particularly the face, to make it look more attractive

cosmetico

cosmetico

Ex: She enjoys experimenting with new cosmetics and trends .Le piace sperimentare con nuovi **cosmetici** e tendenze.
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to dye
[Verbo]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

tingere

tingere

Ex: Some people prefer to dye their gray hair instead of leaving it natural .Alcune persone preferiscono **tingere** i loro capelli grigi invece di lasciarli naturali.
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to curl
[Verbo]

to shape something into a spiral or coiled pattern

arricciare

arricciare

Ex: With precision , the gardener curled the vines around the arbor for a picturesque effect .Con precisione, il giardiniere **arricciò** le viti intorno al pergolato per un effetto pittoresco.
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awkward
[aggettivo]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

imbarazzato

imbarazzato

Ex: The toddler 's first steps were awkward and unsteady as he wobbled across the room .
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to blush
[Verbo]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

arrossire

arrossire

Ex: He blushed with embarrassment during the presentation .È **arrossito** per l'imbarazzo durante la presentazione.
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to grin
[Verbo]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

sogghignare

sogghignare

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire audience grinning throughout the performance .Le battute del comico hanno fatto **sorridere** tutto il pubblico durante lo spettacolo.
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facial
[aggettivo]

relating to the face or its appearance

facciale

facciale

Ex: The facial muscles allow for movements such as smiling and frowning.I muscoli **facciali** consentono movimenti come sorridere e aggrottare le sopracciglia.
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hideous
[aggettivo]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

orrendo

orrendo

Ex: The creature emerging from the swamp was hideous, with slimy tentacles and jagged teeth .La creatura che emergeva dalla palude era **orrenda**, con tentacoli viscidi e denti aguzzi.
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to wink
[Verbo]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

strizzare l’occhio, ammiccare

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .Alla festa a sorpresa, tutti **hanno strizzato l'occhio** per mantenere il segreto della celebrazione.
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chubby
[aggettivo]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

paffutello

paffutello

Ex: Despite his chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .Nonostante il suo aspetto **paffuto**, era attivo e amava le attività all'aperto con la sua famiglia.
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freckle
[sostantivo]

(usually plural) a small light brown spot, found mostly on the face, which becomes darker and larger in number when exposed to the sun

lentiggine

lentiggine

Ex: With each summer , his freckles seemed to multiply , a reminder of the sunny days spent playing outside .Con ogni estate, le sue **lentiggini** sembravano moltiplicarsi, un promemoria delle giornate soleggiate trascorse a giocare fuori.
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pimple
[sostantivo]

a small red swelling on the skin, especially on the face

brufolo

brufolo

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