Cartea Interchange - Intermediar - Unitatea 8 - Partea 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

timp, durată

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

a sărbători, a celebra

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

zi liberă, vacanță

not alive anymore

mort, moartă

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

schelet

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

sculptură, statuie

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

focuri de artificii, pirotehnică

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

dragon

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Anul Nou, Nou an

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Ziua Recunoștinței, Recunoștință

a method or style according to which something is done

mod, metodă

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

a mânca, a consuma

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

a da, a înmâna

to move over a particular distance

a merge, a se deplasa

to hold or own something

a avea, a deține

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

a se juca, a se distra

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

trimite, expedia

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

a vizita, a merge în vizită la

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

a privi, a observa

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

a purta, a îmbrăca

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

cadou, prezent

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

celebrare, sărbătoare

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

decoare, ornament

a ceremony or event where two people are married

nuntă, ceremonie de nuntă

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

petrecere, serbare

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

picnic

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

plajă

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

lumânare

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

ruda, membru al familiei

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

prieten apropiat, prieten intim

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

costum, îmbrăcăminte

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

invitație

the state of being free from the control of others

independență

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

intrare, acces

happening, done, or made once every year

anual, pe an