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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Hobby e Giochi

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su hobby e giochi, come "passatempo", "ceramica", "immersioni", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
leisure
[sostantivo]

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

tempo libero

tempo libero

Ex: The museum is a great place to visit at your leisure over the weekend .Il museo è un posto fantastico da visitare nel tuo **tempo libero** durante il fine settimana.
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pastime
[sostantivo]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

passatempo

passatempo

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photography
[sostantivo]

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

fotorafia

fotorafia

Ex: Modern smartphones make photography accessible to everyone .Gli smartphone moderni rendono la **fotografia** accessibile a tutti.
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pottery
[sostantivo]

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

ceramica

ceramica

Ex: Pottery has a rich history spanning cultures and civilizations .La **ceramica** ha una ricca storia che abbraccia culture e civiltà.
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collage
[sostantivo]

the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface

collage

collage

Ex: The gallery showcased collages depicting nature scenes made from pressed flowers and leaves .La galleria ha mostrato **collage** raffiguranti scene della natura realizzate con fiori e foglie pressati.
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calligraphy
[sostantivo]

the art of producing beautiful handwriting using special writing instruments such as a dip or brush pen

calligrafia

calligrafia

Ex: Modern calligraphers often blend traditional techniques with contemporary designs to create stunning artworks.I calligrafi moderni spesso mescolano tecniche tradizionali con design contemporanei per creare opere d'arte mozzafiato.
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modeling
[sostantivo]

the practice of making something on a smaller scale

fare il modello, modellino

fare il modello, modellino

Ex: Modeling historical battles in miniature helps historians and educators visualize and teach about past events.**Modellare** battaglie storiche in miniatura aiuta storici ed educatori a visualizzare e insegnare eventi passati.
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collecting
[sostantivo]

the action of looking for and gathering things of a specific type as a hobby

collezionare

collezionare

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flower arranging
[sostantivo]

the skill of attractively arranging cut flowers

disposizione dei fiori

disposizione dei fiori

Ex: Flower arranging can be used to enhance the ambiance of any room , adding elegance and a touch of nature .**La composizione floreale** può essere utilizzata per migliorare l'atmosfera di qualsiasi stanza, aggiungendo eleganza e un tocco di natura.
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gardening
[sostantivo]

the activity of taking care of trees, bushes, and flowers in a garden for pleasure

giardinaggio

giardinaggio

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birdwatching
[sostantivo]

the activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings

osservazione uccelli

osservazione uccelli

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handicraft
[sostantivo]

the activity or art of skillfully using one’s hand to create attractive objects

artigianato

artigianato

Ex: Mastering the handicraft of leatherworking requires years of experience .Padroneggiare l'**artigianato** della lavorazione del cuoio richiede anni di esperienza.
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knitting
[sostantivo]

the skill or act of making a piece of clothing from threads of wool, etc. by using a pair of special long thin needles or a knitting machine

lavoro a maglia

lavoro a maglia

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taxidermy
[sostantivo]

the art of preserving the dead body of animals by skinning and then filling them with a specific substance in order to use them as decoration

tassidermia

tassidermia

Ex: The natural history museum features a section dedicated to the art and science of taxidermy.Il museo di storia naturale presenta una sezione dedicata all'arte e alla scienza della **tassidermia**.
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engraving
[sostantivo]

the art or process of carving an artistic shape or pattern on a hard material

incisione

incisione

Ex: The artist specialized in woodblock engravings, creating stunning prints that captured the beauty of the natural world .L'artista si specializzava in **incisioni** su legno, creando stampe mozzafiato che catturavano la bellezza del mondo naturale.
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clubbing
[sostantivo]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

andare in discoteca

andare in discoteca

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.Siamo andati **in discoteca** fino al mattino presto, ballando sugli ultimi successi.
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paintball
[sostantivo]

a game in which players use special guns that shoot paint

paintball

paintball

Ex: He got a thrill from the adrenaline rush of playing paintball with friends .Ha provato un brivido grazie all'adrenalina di giocare a **paintball** con gli amici.
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mountain biking
[sostantivo]

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

andare in montagna con bicicletta

andare in montagna con bicicletta

Ex: Beginners often start mountain biking on easier trails .I principianti spesso iniziano con il **mountain biking** su sentieri più facili.
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diving
[sostantivo]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

tuffo

tuffo

Ex: The athlete excelled in the diving event.L'atleta ha eccelso nella gara di **tuffi**.
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cycling
[sostantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

ciclismo

Ex: Many people find cycling to be a fun way to socialize while exercising with friends .Molte persone trovano che il **ciclismo** sia un modo divertente per socializzare mentre si fa esercizio con gli amici.
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skydiving
[sostantivo]

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

paracadutismo

paracadutismo

Ex: Whether pursued as a one-time adventure or a lifelong passion , skydiving often leaves a lasting impression and unforgettable memories for those who dare to take the leap .Che sia perseguito come un'avventura una tantum o una passione per tutta la vita, il **paracadutismo** spesso lascia un'impressione duratura e ricordi indimenticabili per coloro che osano fare il salto.
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backpacking
[sostantivo]

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

andare a giro con zaino

andare a giro con zaino

Ex: Backpacking allows travelers to explore places freely .Il **backpacking** consente ai viaggiatori di esplorare liberamente i luoghi.
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billiards
[sostantivo]

a table game in which two players compete by trying to direct balls into holes around the table using special long sticks called cues

biliardo

biliardo

Ex: We spent the whole afternoon practicing our billiards skills for the tournament .Abbiamo passato tutto il pomeriggio a praticare le nostre abilità nel **biliardo** per il torneo.
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snorkeling
[sostantivo]

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

snorkelling

snorkelling

Ex: Clear water makes snorkeling much more enjoyable .L'acqua limpida rende lo **snorkeling** molto più piacevole.
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fencing
[sostantivo]

a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords

scherma

scherma

Ex: The school offers fencing as an extracurricular activity for students interested in the sport .La scuola offre **scherma** come attività extracurriculare per gli studenti interessati a questo sport.
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archery
[sostantivo]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tiro con l’arco

tiro con l’arco

Ex: The camp offers archery lessons for beginners .Il campo offre lezioni di **tiro con l'arco** per principianti.
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surfing
[sostantivo]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

fare surf

fare surf

Ex: The waves were perfect for surfing that afternoon.Le onde erano perfette per il **surf** quel pomeriggio.
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meditation
[sostantivo]

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

meditazione

meditazione

Ex: David includes daily meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .David include la **meditazione** quotidiana nella sua routine spirituale per la pace interiore.
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sunbathing
[sostantivo]

the practice of resting or laying in the sunlight, particularly to tan one's skin

prendere il sole

prendere il sole

Ex: They chose a secluded spot for sunbathing, away from the crowded beach .Hanno scelto un posto appartato per **prendere il sole**, lontano dalla spiaggia affollata.
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trainspotting
[sostantivo]

the process of counting train engines and keeping the record as a hobby

trainspotting

trainspotting

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safari
[sostantivo]

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

safari

Ex: Whether capturing stunning photographs of wildlife or simply basking in the serenity of nature, a safari promises an enriching and awe-inspiring journey for adventurers of all ages.Che si tratti di catturare fotografie mozzafiato della fauna selvatica o semplicemente di godersi la serenità della natura, un **safari** promette un viaggio arricchente e stimolante per avventurieri di tutte le età.
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sailing
[sostantivo]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

vela

vela

Ex: They went sailing along the coast, marveling at the beautiful views and marine life.Sono andati **a vela** lungo la costa, meravigliandosi delle belle vedute e della vita marina.
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paragliding
[sostantivo]

the practice of falling or jumping off height to float in the air using a parachute as a sport or hobby

parapendio

parapendio

Ex: She felt a rush of adrenaline as she ran off the hill to start paragliding.Ha sentito un'impennata di adrenalina mentre correva giù dalla collina per iniziare a fare **parapendio**.
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parkour
[sostantivo]

the sport or activity of moving through an area, particularly an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over, under, or around different obstacles

parkour

parkour

Ex: Videos showcasing skilled parkour athletes performing impressive stunts often go viral on social media platforms .I video che mostrano abili atleti di **parkour** eseguire acrobazie impressionanti spesso diventano virali sulle piattaforme dei social media.
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sledding
[sostantivo]

the practice of riding a sled on snow as a sport or hobby

slittino

slittino

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rafting
[sostantivo]

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

rafting

rafting

Ex: Rafting can be dangerous without proper safety gear.Il **rafting** può essere pericoloso senza la giusta attrezzatura di sicurezza.
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bowling
[sostantivo]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

bowling

bowling

Ex: He learned how to spin the ball while bowling.Ha imparato a far girare la palla mentre giocava a **bowling**.
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