Describing your childhood

Question 1

What does ‘used to’ mean?

Answer 1

ero abituato a (imperfetto in inglese)

I didn’t use to enjoy the outdoors much.

Question 2

What does ‘it’s funny’ mean?

Answer 2

può significare “è buffo”

It’s funny how things change over time.

Question 3

What is the meaning of ‘harvest’?

Answer 3

raccolta

The harvest season starts in September.

Question 4

What does ‘yard’ refer to?

Answer 4

giardino

The kids played in the yard all afternoon.

Question 5

What does ‘relatives’ mean?

Answer 5

parenti

I visited my relatives during the holidays.

Question 6

What does ‘savoury’ refer to?

Answer 6

piatti salati (categoria)

I prefer savoury snacks over sweet ones.

Question 7

What does ‘salty’ mean?

Answer 7

salato

These chips are too salty.

Question 8

What does ‘to soak’ mean?

Answer 8

inzuppare, mettere a mollo

I soak the beans overnight.

Question 9

What is a ‘competitive swimmer’?

Answer 9

nuotatore agonistico

He trained every day as a competitive swimmer.

Question 10

What is a ‘potato bug’?

Answer 10

cimice

I found a potato bug in the garden.

Question 11

What does ‘break’ mean?

Answer 11

intervallo, pausa

We took a short break during class.

Question 12

to doubt

La b è muta —> dout

Answer 12

dubitare

I doubt he will come.

Question 13

What does ‘try to make up for’ mean?

Answer 13

cercare di compensare/recuperare

I try to make up for it as much as I can.

Question 14

What does ‘I wish I had spent more time outside’ mean?

Answer 14

Vorrei aver passato più tempo fuori

Question 15

What does ‘i used to / i didn’t use to’ refer to?

Answer 15

Espressione per abitudini nel passato non più presenti

Question 16

What is a ‘playground’?

Answer 16

Parco giochi o giardino della scuola

Question 17

What does ‘garden’ mean?

Answer 17

Orto o cortile (di piante)