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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
[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
[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
[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
[sostantivo]

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

magazzino

magazzino

Ex: Security measures in the warehouse include surveillance cameras and restricted access to protect valuable merchandise .Le misure di sicurezza nel **magazzino** includono telecamere di sorveglianza e accesso limitato per proteggere merci di valore.
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shelter
[sostantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .I soldati costruirono un **rifugio** per riposare durante la notte.
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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
[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
[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 .Gli atti e i documenti del titolo confermano la proprietà del **immobile** e i suoi confini legali.
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shed
[sostantivo]

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

baracca

baracca

Ex: She bought a new shed to organize her gardening equipment and supplies .
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tomb
[sostantivo]

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

tomba

tomba

Ex: The tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .La **tomba** è stata sigillata per proteggere i resti all'interno dai danni.
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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 .L'ingresso del museo era incorniciato da imponenti **colonne**, che ne aumentavano la grandiosità.
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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 .L'antico acquedotto romano è una **struttura** impressionante che si estende per diversi chilometri.
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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 build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

costruire

costruire

Ex: To improve transportation , the city decided to construct a new subway system .Per migliorare i trasporti, la città ha deciso di **costruire** un nuovo sistema di metropolitana.
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concrete
[sostantivo]

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

calcestruzzo

calcestruzzo

Ex: The construction project involved a large amount of concrete for various structures .Il progetto di costruzione ha coinvolto una grande quantità di **calcestruzzo** per varie strutture.
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stairwell
[sostantivo]

the area of a property where the stairs are located

tromba delle scale

tromba delle scale

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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
[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
[aggettivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interno

interno

Ex: They inspected the interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .Hanno ispezionato i compartimenti **interni** della valigia prima di fare i bagagli.
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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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[aggettivo]

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

libero

libero

Ex: The vacant parking spaces quickly filled up when the event started.I posti auto **vacanti** si sono rapidamente riempiti quando l'evento è iniziato.
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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
[sostantivo]

a pipe in the bottom of a sink, bath, etc. through which dirty water flows out

drenare

drenare

Ex: The bathroom drain emitted a foul odor, indicating a buildup of organic matter in the pipes.Lo **scarico** del bagno emetteva un odore sgradevole, indicando un accumulo di materia organica nelle tubature.
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(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 .L'antica torre **crollò** sotto il peso della neve.
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decorator
[sostantivo]

someone whose job is to paint the inside walls of buildings and hang wallpaper

decoratore

decoratore

Ex: The decorator's portfolio showcases a diverse range of residential and commercial projects .Il portfolio del **decoratore** mostra una vasta gamma di progetti residenziali e commerciali.
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