Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Abbigliamento e Moda

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su abbigliamento e moda, come "calzature", "pantofola", "mantello", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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outfit

[sostantivo]

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

tenuta

Ex: He received many compliments on his outfit at the wedding , which he had chosen with great care .Ha ricevuto molti complimenti per il suo **abbigliamento** al matrimonio, che aveva scelto con grande cura.

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garment

[sostantivo]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

indumento

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Ha selezionato un **indumento** leggero per il suo viaggio ai tropici, privilegiando il comfort nel clima caldo.

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wear

[sostantivo]

a piece of clothing for a particular event or purpose

uso

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footwear

[sostantivo]

things worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, etc.

calzature

Ex: The fashion designer 's latest collection included innovative footwear designs that merged style with comfort .L'ultima collezione del fashion designer includeva design innovativi di **calzature** che univano stile e comfort.

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waterproof

[aggettivo]

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

impermeabile

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casual

[aggettivo]

(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions

casuale

Ex: He likes to keep it casual when meeting friends , usually wearing a simple polo shirt and shorts .Gli piace mantenere uno stile **casual** quando incontra gli amici, di solito indossando una semplice polo e dei pantaloncini.

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see-through

[aggettivo]

(particularly of clothes) so thin that light passes through and therefore one is able to see through it

portare a termine

Ex: The see-through panels in the dress created a modern look , blending sophistication with a hint of allure .I pannelli **trasparenti** del vestito hanno creato un look moderno, unendo sofisticatezza e un tocco di fascino.

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bathrobe

[sostantivo]

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

accappatoio

Ex: The old man shuffled down the hallway , clutching his faded blue bathrobe.Il vecchio si trascinò lungo il corridoio, stringendo il suo **accappatoio** blu sbiadito.

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bikini

[sostantivo]

two-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations

bikini

Ex: The fashion designer debuted her latest line of bikinis at the summer runway show.La stilista ha presentato la sua ultima linea di **bikini** alla sfilata estiva.

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boxershorts

[sostantivo]

underpants with short legs, worn by men

boxer

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flip-flop

[sostantivo]

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

infradito

Ex: He accidentally stepped in a puddle , and his flip-flop came off , splashing water everywhere .Ha accidentalmente calpestato una pozzanghera, e la sua **infradito** è venuta via, schizzando acqua ovunque.

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slipper

[sostantivo]

soft and comfortable footwear worn indoors

pantofola

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shoelace

[sostantivo]

a long and thin string or cord that is passed through the hooks on a shoe and pulled tightly to fasten it

stringa

Ex: The shoelace on her boot snapped , forcing her to stop and tie it before continuing on her hike .Il **laccio** del suo stivale si è rotto, costringendola a fermarsi e ad allacciarlo prima di continuare la sua escursione.

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jersey

[sostantivo]

a shirt that is worn by a person in a sports team

maglia

Ex: She forgot her jersey at home and had to borrow one from a teammate .Ha dimenticato la sua **maglia** a casa e ha dovuto prenderne in prestito una da un compagno di squadra.

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vest

[sostantivo]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

maglia

Ex: For a casual yet polished look , he paired his jeans with a tweed vest and a checkered shirt .Per un look casual ma curato, ha abbinato i suoi jeans a un **gilet** di tweed e una camicia a quadri.

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lining

[sostantivo]

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

fodera

Ex: The wedding gown had a delicate lace lining that added elegance to the design.L'abito da sposa aveva una **fodera** di pizzo delicato che aggiungeva eleganza al design.

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cardigan

[sostantivo]

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

cardigan

Ex: The fashion-forward influencer paired her ripped jeans with a cropped cardigan.L'influencer all'avanguardia della moda ha abbinato i suoi jeans strappati a un **cardigan** corto.

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cloak

[sostantivo]

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

mantello

Ex: He clasped his cloak at the shoulder with an ornate brooch , ready to embark on his journey through the forest .Fissò il suo **mantello** alla spalla con una spilla decorata, pronto a intraprendere il suo viaggio attraverso la foresta.

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collar

[sostantivo]

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

collo

Ex: As she buttoned her coat , she noticed that the collar was frayed and in need of repair .Mentre abbottonava il cappotto, notò che il **colletto** era sfilacciato e aveva bisogno di essere riparato.

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to dress up

[Verbo]

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

vestirsi elegantemente

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected to dress up in semi-formal attire .Partecipando al matrimonio, gli ospiti erano tenuti a **vestirsi** in abbigliamento semi-formale.

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fashion-conscious

[aggettivo]

aware of the latest fashion trends and tending to dress accordingly

attento alla moda

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fashion statement

[sostantivo]

something unusual or new owned or worn to attract attention to oneself

dichiarazione di moda

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high-heeled

[aggettivo]

(of women's shoes) having tall heels

tacco alto

Ex: She found it challenging to walk on cobblestone streets in her high-heeled stilettos .Ha trovato impegnativo camminare su strade acciottolate con i suoi stivaletti **dal tacco alto**.

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leggings

[sostantivo]

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

gambali, leggings

Ex: The yoga studio requires form-fitting clothes like leggings for practice .Lo studio di yoga richiede abiti aderenti come i **leggings** per la pratica.

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loose-fitting

[aggettivo]

(of clothing) large, comfortable, and not fitting the body closely

larghi

Ex: The loose-fitting robe was perfect for lounging at home .La veste **larga** era perfetta per rilassarsi a casa.

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fabric

[sostantivo]

cloth that is made by weaving cotton yarn, silk, etc., which is used in making clothes

stoffa

Ex: He ran his hand over the fabric swatches , feeling the difference between the smooth satin and the rough burlap .Fece scorrere la mano sui campioni di **tessuto**, percependo la differenza tra il raso liscio e la ruvida tela di sacco.

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nylon

[sostantivo]

a tough synthetic fiber that is light and elastic, used in textile industry

nylon

Ex: This stretchy nylon fabric is ideal for activewear like leggings .

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silk

[sostantivo]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

seta

Ex: They decided to use silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .Hanno deciso di usare tende di **seta** per il soggiorno per dargli un aspetto più raffinato.

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lace

[sostantivo]

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

pizzo

Ex: For the special occasion , she chose a lace tablecloth that complemented the fine china perfectly .Per l'occasione speciale, ha scelto una tovaglia di **pizzo** che completava perfettamente le porcellane fini.

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accessory

[sostantivo]

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

accessorio

Ex: The store offers a wide selection of fashion accessories, including belts , scarves , and hats .Il negozio offre un'ampia selezione di **accessori** moda, tra cui cinture, sciarpe e cappelli.

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piercing

[sostantivo]

a piece of jewelry designed to be worn in a body piercing, such as earrings, nose rings, or other decorative items

penetrante

Ex: The piercing in his lip sparkled under the light.Il **piercing** nel suo labbro brillava sotto la luce.

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bow tie

[sostantivo]

a narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

farfallino

Ex: Learning to tie a bow tie properly can be tricky , but it adds a polished finish to any formal attire .Imparare a legare correttamente un **farfallino** può essere complicato, ma aggiunge un tocco di eleganza a qualsiasi abito formale.

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woolen

[aggettivo]

made of or related to wool

di lana

Ex: After a long day outside , she loved to curl up on the couch with a woolen throw draped over her legs .Dopo una lunga giornata fuori, amava raggomitolarsi sul divano con una coperta **di lana** drappeggiata sulle gambe.

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wardrobe

[sostantivo]

all of the clothes that someone owns

armadio

Ex: She loves updating her wardrobe each season to keep up with the latest fashion trends .Lei ama aggiornare il suo **guardaroba** ogni stagione per stare al passo con le ultime tendenze della moda.

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