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Vocabolario Avanzato per il TOEFL - Aspetto fisico

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sull'aspetto fisico, come "acne", "brunette", "trasandato", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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acne
acne
[sostantivo]

a skin condition in which small red spots appear on the face or the neck, mainly affecting teenagers

acne

acne

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birthmark
birthmark
[sostantivo]

a brownish or reddish mark that some people have on their skin since they are born

voglia

voglia

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callus
callus
[sostantivo]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

callo

callo

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth. 

Ha trattato i suoi calli con una crema speciale per mantenere le mani lisce.

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dimple
dimple
[sostantivo]

a small hollow place in the flesh, especially one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

fossetta

fossetta

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mole
mole
[sostantivo]

a small dark brown spot or lump on the skin

neo

neo

Ex: Some people choose to have a prominent mole removed. 
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albino
albino
[sostantivo]

a person or animal born with no pigment, which is a genetic condition that can turn the skin and hair white and the eyes pink

albino

albino

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adonis
adonis
[sostantivo]

a strikingly handsome and sexually attractive young man

Adonis

Adonis

Ex: She jokingly described her handsome new neighbor as an adonis. 
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brunette
brunette
[sostantivo]

a person, usually a woman, with dark brown hair and white skin

mora

mora

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redhead
redhead
[sostantivo]

(sometimes offensive) someone who has reddish hair

rosso

rosso

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unkempt
unkempt
[aggettivo]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

spettinato

spettinato

Ex: He appeared at the meeting with unkempt hair, looking like he’d overslept. 

È apparso alla riunione con i capelli spettinati, come se avesse dormito troppo.

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supple
supple
[aggettivo]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

agile

agile

Ex: The cat's supple leap carried it to the top shelf. 

Il salto snodato del gatto lo ha portato sulla mensola superiore.

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stocky
stocky
[aggettivo]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

tarchiato

tarchiato

Ex: Despite his stocky stature, he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court. 

Nonostante la sua statura tarchiata, si muoveva con sorprendente agilità sul campo da basket.

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balding
balding
[aggettivo]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

che perde i capelli

che perde i capelli

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dreamy
dreamy
[aggettivo]

very attractive or beautiful

bella

bella

Ex: He looked especially dreamy in his tailored suit at the wedding. 

Sembrava particolarmente sognante nel suo abito su misura al matrimonio.

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dowdy
dowdy
[aggettivo]

(of a person or their clothing) lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal

sciatto

sciatto

Ex: Her hair was pulled back in a dowdy, unkempt style. 

I suoi capelli erano tirati indietro in uno stile trasandato e trascurato.

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gross
gross
[aggettivo]

extremely fat or bulky in a way considered unattractive

obeso

obeso

Ex: The painter exaggerated the man's body until he appeared almost grotesquely gross. 
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languid
languid
[aggettivo]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

languido

languido

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner. 

Il caldo del pomeriggio faceva muovere tutti in modo languido e senza fretta.

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luscious
luscious
[aggettivo]

sexually attractive and very seductive

succulento

succulento

Ex: The model's luscious hair cascaded down her back, drawing attention to her stunning features. 

I capelli lussureggianti della modella cadevano a cascata sulla sua schiena, attirando l'attenzione sulle sue caratteristiche straordinarie.

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photogenic
photogenic
[aggettivo]

describing someone who looks attractive in photographs or on film

fotogenico

fotogenico

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punky
punky
[aggettivo]

having an appearance or attitude that is characteristic of people who play punk music

punky

punky

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ravishing
ravishing
[aggettivo]

extremely attractive and pleasing

incantevole

incantevole

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer. 

L'attrice incantevole ha impreziosito la copertina della rivista, i suoi splendidi tratti perfettamente evidenziati dal fotografo.

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dainty
dainty
[aggettivo]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

grazioso

grazioso

Ex: The dainty ring sparkled on her finger, a symbol of love and commitment. 

L'anello delicato brillava sul suo dito, un simbolo di amore e impegno.

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shaggy
shaggy
[aggettivo]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

arruffato

arruffato

Ex: He ran his hands through his shaggy hair, giving it an even messier look. 

Si passò le mani tra i capelli scompigliati, dandogli un aspetto ancora più disordinato.

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shaven
shaven
[aggettivo]

with the hair removed from the head or the face by shaving

rasato

rasato

Ex: The soldiers stood in line, all shaven and uniform. 

I soldati erano in fila, tutti rasati e in uniforme.

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to trim
to trim
[Verbo]

to cut a small amount from hair, a beard, or an animal's fur to make it shorter and neater

potare, spuntare

potare, spuntare

Ex: The groomer carefully trimmed the dog's fur around its face. 
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hairdo
hairdo
[sostantivo]

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

acconciatura

acconciatura

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bun
bun
[sostantivo]

a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

chignon

chignon

Ex: For the wedding, the stylist created a loose bun adorned with flowers. 

Per il matrimonio, lo stilista ha creato un chignon sciolto adornato con fiori.

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bang
bang
[sostantivo]

(used in the plural) the front section of hair cut so that it hangs over the forehead

frangetta

frangetta

Ex: The stylist trimmed my bangs above my eyebrows. 
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braid
braid
[sostantivo]

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

intrecciare

intrecciare

Ex: The stylist added small beads to the ends of each braid. 

Lo stilista ha aggiunto piccole perle alle estremità di ogni treccia.

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frizzy
frizzy
[aggettivo]

(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

crespi

crespi

Ex: The woman's frizzy hair was difficult to manage, requiring frequent detangling. 

I capelli crespi della donna erano difficili da gestire, richiedendo frequenti districature.

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to smirk
to smirk
[Verbo]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

ridere con aria furba

ridere con aria furba

Ex: He couldn't hide his satisfaction and smirked at the success of his plan. 

Non poteva nascondere la sua soddisfazione e sorrise compiaciuto per il successo del suo piano.

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sneer
sneer
[sostantivo]

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

ghigno

ghigno

Ex: Her sneer was enough to silence the room. 

Il suo sogghigno era sufficiente a zittire la stanza.

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to squint
to squint
[Verbo]

to have eyes that are pointed in different directions

essere strabico

essere strabico

Ex: The child squints when looking at objects far away, a common behavior for those who are cross-eyed. 

Il bambino strabuzza gli occhi quando guarda oggetti lontani, un comportamento comune per chi è strabico.

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