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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Case ed Edifici

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su case e edifici, come "cantina", "capanno", "calcestruzzo", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
mansion
mansion
[sostantivo]

a very large and impressive house

residenza

residenza

Ex: He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library. 

Ha sempre sognato di possedere un maniero con una grande scalinata e una biblioteca.

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lighthouse
lighthouse
[sostantivo]

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

faro

faro

Ex: The lighthouse keeper diligently maintained the beacon, ensuring it remained visible in all weather conditions. 

Il guardiano del faro manteneva diligentemente il faro, assicurandosi che rimanesse visibile in tutte le condizioni meteorologiche.

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skyscraper
skyscraper
[sostantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

grattacielo

grattacielo

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes. 

Il grattacielo è stato costruito per resistere a forti venti e terremoti.

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warehouse
warehouse
[sostantivo]

a large building where goods are stored before being sold, used, or distributed

magazzino

magazzino

Ex: The retailer opened a new warehouse to handle online orders. 
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shelter
shelter
[sostantivo]

a building, structure, or covered place that provides protection from weather, danger, or harm

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: The damaged cabin provided little shelter from the freezing weather. 
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cellar
cellar
[sostantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

cantina

cantina

Ex: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer. 

La vecchia cantina aveva spesse pareti di pietra che la mantenevano fresca anche in estate.

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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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property
property
[sostantivo]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

proprietà

proprietà

Ex: The deed and title documents confirm ownership of the property and its legal boundaries. 
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shed
shed
[sostantivo]

a small simple building used for storing things, working in, or sheltering animals

baracca

baracca

Ex: He converted the garden shed into a small workshop. 
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tomb
tomb
[sostantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tomba

tomba

Ex: They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one. 

Hanno posato dei fiori all'ingresso della tomba per onorare il loro caro.

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column
column
[sostantivo]

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

colonna

colonna

Ex: The museum's entrance was framed by towering columns, adding to its grandeur. 
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structure
structure
[sostantivo]

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

struttura

struttura

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an impressive structure that spans several kilometers. 
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renovation
renovation
[sostantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

rinnovo

rinnovo

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to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

costruire

costruire

Ex: To improve transportation, the city decided to construct a new subway system. 
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concrete
concrete
[sostantivo]

a hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, small stones, and water

calcestruzzo

calcestruzzo

Ex: The posts were firmly set in concrete. 
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stairwell
stairwell
[sostantivo]

the area of a property where the stairs are located

tromba delle scale

tromba delle scale

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floor plan
floor plan
[sostantivo]

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

planimetria

planimetria

Ex: The real estate agent gave us a copy of the floor plan to help us visualize the space. 

L'agente immobiliare ci ha dato una copia della pianta per aiutarci a visualizzare lo spazio.

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exterior
exterior
[aggettivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

esterno

esterno

Ex: The car’s exterior paint had faded after years in the sun. 

La vernice esterna dell'auto era sbiadita dopo anni al sole.

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interior
interior
[aggettivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interno

interno

Ex: They inspected the interior compartments of the suitcase before packing. 
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rooftop
rooftop
[sostantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

tetto

tetto

Ex: The building’s rooftop is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity. 

Il tetto dell'edificio è dotato di pannelli solari per generare elettricità.

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chimney
chimney
[sostantivo]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

caminiera

caminiera

Ex: He saw the flames through the chimney’s opening. 

Vide le fiamme attraverso l'apertura del camino.

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aisle
aisle
[sostantivo]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

corridoio

corridoio

Ex: Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons. 

Si prega di mantenere libero il corridoio per motivi di sicurezza.

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decor
decor
[sostantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decorazione

decorazione

Ex: The colorful decor in the children's room made it fun and lively. 

Il decoro colorato nella stanza dei bambini la rendeva divertente e vivace.

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residential
residential
[aggettivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residenziale

residenziale

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers. 

Il distretto residenziale è comodamente situato vicino a scuole, parchi e centri commerciali.

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spacious
spacious
[aggettivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

spazioso

spazioso

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people. 

La sala conferenze era spaziosa, in grado di ospitare riunioni con grandi gruppi di persone.

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vacant
vacant
[aggettivo]

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

libero

libero

Ex: He found a vacant spot on the beach to lay his towel. 
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abandoned
abandoned
[aggettivo]

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

abbandonato

abbandonato

Ex: The town became abandoned after the factory closed. 

La città è diventata abbandonata dopo la chiusura della fabbrica.

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drain
drain
[sostantivo]

an opening in a sink, bathtub, or similar fixture through which water flows away

drenare

drenare

Ex: She covered the drain before filling the bathtub. 
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to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

crollare, andare in rovina

crollare, andare in rovina

Ex: The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow. 
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decorator
decorator
[sostantivo]

a person who plans and designs the interior of spaces by selecting colors, furniture, fabrics, and other decorative elements

decoratore

decoratore

Ex: The decorator advised on curtains, carpets, and artwork. 

Il decoratore ha consigliato su tende, tappeti e opere d'arte.

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