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Vocabolario Essenziale per il TOEFL - Fasi della vita

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sulle fasi della vita, come "sepoltura", "infante", "gioventù", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
adolescence
adolescence
[sostantivo]

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

adolescenza

adolescenza

Ex: Adolescence can be a confusing period full of self-discovery. 

L'adolescenza può essere un periodo confuso pieno di scoperta di sé.

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adolescent
adolescent
[sostantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescenza

adolescenza

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow. 

Gli adolescenti spesso provano emozioni intense mentre crescono.

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youth
youth
[sostantivo]

a young man or teenage boy, typically in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood

giovanotto

giovanotto

Ex: The school organized a camp for local youths during the summer. 
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youthful
youthful
[aggettivo]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

giovanile

giovanile

Ex: The model's youthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry. 

I tratti giovanili del modello e la figura slanciata l'hanno resa una favorita nell'industria della moda.

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adulthood
adulthood
[sostantivo]

the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

maturità

maturità

Ex: Adulthood is typically marked by legal recognition of a person as an adult, with the rights and duties that come with it. 

L'età adulta è tipicamente contrassegnata dal riconoscimento legale di una persona come adulta, con i diritti e i doveri che ne derivano.

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boyhood
boyhood
[sostantivo]

the period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood

fanciullezza

fanciullezza

Ex: During his boyhood, summers were spent exploring the woods behind his house, building forts, and catching fireflies. 

Durante la sua infanzia, le estati erano trascorse esplorando i boschi dietro casa sua, costruendo fortezze e catturando lucciole.

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girlhood
girlhood
[sostantivo]

the period of a female individual's life before she reaches adulthood

fanciullezza

fanciullezza

Ex: Sarah cherished the memories of her girlhood spent playing with dolls and dressing up in princess costumes. 

Sarah custodiva con affetto i ricordi della sua infanzia trascorsa a giocare con le bambole e a vestirsi da principessa.

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infancy
infancy
[sostantivo]

the period or state of very early childhood

infanzia

infanzia

Ex: Parents play a crucial role in providing care and nurturing during their child's infancy, laying the foundation for healthy development. 

I genitori svolgono un ruolo cruciale nel fornire cure e sostegno durante l'infanzia del loro bambino, gettando le basi per uno sviluppo sano.

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infant
infant
[sostantivo]

a baby or very young child

infante

infante

Ex: The study examined language development in infants. 
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maturity
maturity
[sostantivo]

the quality of behaving and thinking in a sensible, responsible, and emotionally developed way

maturità

maturità

Ex: The role requires patience, judgment, and maturity. 
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premature
premature
[aggettivo]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prematuro

prematuro

Ex: Advances in medical technology have greatly improved the survival rates of premature infants. 

I progressi nella tecnologia medica hanno notevolmente migliorato i tassi di sopravvivenza dei neonati prematuri.

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teens
teens
[sostantivo]

the period of one's life between the age of 13 and 19

adolescenza

adolescenza

Ex: They made many memories during their late teens before leaving for college. 

Hanno creato molti ricordi durante la loro adolescenza prima di partire per il college.

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midlife crisis
midlife crisis
[sostantivo]

a period of emotional or personal turmoil experienced by some people in middle adulthood

crisi di mezza età

crisi di mezza età

Ex: Friends often notice unusual behavior during a midlife crisis. 

Gli amici spesso notano comportamenti insoliti durante una crisi di mezza età.

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anniversary
anniversary
[sostantivo]

the date on which an important event happened in a previous year and is remembered or celebrated

anniversario

anniversario

Ex: Next month will be the first anniversary of the museum's opening. 
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burial
burial
[sostantivo]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

funerale

funerale

Ex: Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site near the river. 

Gli archeologi hanno scoperto un antico sito funerario vicino al fiume.

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childbirth
childbirth
[sostantivo]

the process of a baby being born

parto

parto

Ex: Modern techniques can make childbirth safer for both mother and baby. 

Le tecniche moderne possono rendere il parto più sicuro sia per la madre che per il bambino.

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pregnancy
pregnancy
[sostantivo]

the state or period of carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus

gravidanza

gravidanza

Ex: She continued working during most of her pregnancy. 
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elder
elder
[sostantivo]

a person who is older than another, especially one respected for greater age or experience

maggiore

maggiore

Ex: He learned the traditional stories from the elders of his community. 
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engagement
engagement
[sostantivo]

an agreement between two people to marry, or the period during which they are engaged

fidanzamento

fidanzamento

Ex: He gave her a ring to mark their engagement. 
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funeral
funeral
[sostantivo]

a ceremony held to honor a person who has died, usually before or during burial or cremation

funerale

funerale

Ex: The funeral took place three days after her death. 
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juvenile
juvenile
[aggettivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

minorenne

minorenne

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders. 

Il sistema dei tribunali per minorenni si concentra sulla riabilitazione piuttosto che sulla punizione per i trasgressori minorenni.

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underage
underage
[aggettivo]

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

minorenne

minorenne

Ex: The club was fined for serving alcohol to underage patrons during a recent inspection. 

Il club è stato multato per aver servito alcolici a clienti minorenni durante una recente ispezione.

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widow
widow
[sostantivo]

a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

vedova

vedova

Ex: She was a young widow raising two children on her own. 
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widower
widower
[sostantivo]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

vedovo

vedovo

Ex: The widower continued to wear his wedding ring as a symbol of his love. 

Il vedovo continuò a indossare la sua fede nuziale come simbolo del suo amore.

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orphan
orphan
[sostantivo]

a child whose parents have died

orfano

orfano

Ex: The orphan's resilience and strength inspired those around them, despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age. 

La resilienza e la forza dell'orfano hanno ispirato chi li circondava, nonostante affrontassero una perdita inimmaginabile in giovane età.

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elderly
elderly
[aggettivo]

advanced in age

anziano

anziano

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye. 
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maternity leave
maternity leave
[sostantivo]

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

congedo di maternita

congedo di maternita

Ex: Maternity leave allowed her to bond with her newborn without worrying about work responsibilities. 

Il congedo di maternità le ha permesso di legare con il suo neonato senza preoccuparsi delle responsabilità lavorative.

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middle-aged
middle-aged
[aggettivo]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

di mezza età

di mezza età

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election. 

Una donna di mezza età si candidava per le prossime elezioni.

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to pass away

to no longer be alive

morire, venire a mancare

morire, venire a mancare

Ex: My grandfather passed away last year after a long illness. 

Mio nonno è deceduto l'anno scorso dopo una lunga malattia.

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retirement
retirement
[sostantivo]

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

pensione

pensione

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren. 
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senior
senior
[aggettivo]

related to individuals who are considered elderly

superiore

superiore

Ex: The senior citizens' center provides activities for older adults. 
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toddler
toddler
[sostantivo]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

bambino

bambino

Ex: They took the toddler to the park, where he enjoyed playing on the swings. 

Hanno portato il bambino piccolo al parco, dove si è divertito a giocare sull'altalena.

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grownup
grownup
[sostantivo]

(used by children or when talking to them) an adult who is fully matured and responsible

grande

grande

Ex: Despite the challenges, embracing the role of a grownup can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. 

Nonostante le sfide, abbracciare il ruolo di un adulto può portare a una crescita personale e a una realizzazione.

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