Lezione 5 - Opening Conversation Flashcards

1
Q

È la settimana di Carnevale e in tutta la città c’è un’atmosfera di allegria.

A

It is the week of Carnival and in the whole city is an atmosphere of joy.

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Giulia Magrini e Francesca Cipriani vanno in giro per le vie del centro di Perugia.

A

Giulia Magrini and Francesca Cipriani walk around the street of downtown Perugia.

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Mentre guardano le vetrine dei negozi, sentono la voce del loro amico Massimo Damiani.

A

While they are looking in the shop windows, they hear the voice of their friend Massimo Damiani.

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Massimo: Salve, ragazze, come mai siete qui?

A

Hello Girls, how come you are here?

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5
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Giulia: Siamo qui per fare acquisti. Cerchiamo un costume originale.

A

We are here to shop (make purchases). We are looking for an original costume.

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Q

Massimo: Venite anche voi alla festa di Roberto Santini?

A

Are you also going to Roberto Santini’s party?

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Francesca: No, non conosciamo Roberto Santini.

A

No, we don’t know Roberto Santini.

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Q

Giulia: Noi andiamo al ballo in maschera all’Università per stranieri.

A

We are going to the masked ball at the University for foreigners.

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Q

Francesca: Ti suggeriamo di venire con noi.

A

We recommend you come with us.

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10
Q

Massimo: Preferisco veramente la vostra compagnia ma…

A

I really prefer your company but…

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11
Q

Hai già un costume particolare?

A

Do you already have a special costume?

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12
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Sì, penso di indossare un costume semplice ed economico, una bella toga romana. Capite bene che non ho voglia di spendere molto. Voi invece quali costume avete in mente?

A

Yes, I think I will wear a simple and economical costume, a beautiful roman toga. As you well know I do not wish to spend a lot. On the other hand, what costume do you have in mind?

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13
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Io preferisco un costume elegante. Desidero vestire come una bella donna dell’alta società dell’Ottocento. Il problema è che il vestito è molto caro.

A

I prefer an elegant costume. I want to dress like a beautiful high society nineteenth-century woman. The problem is the dress is very expensive.

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14
Q

E tu, Francesca, chi preferisci essere?

A

And you Francesca, what do you prefer to be?

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15
Q

Ancora non lo so. Giulia mi suggerisce d’indossare un’uniforme militare.

A

I don’t know yet. Giulia suggested (to me) to dress in a military uniform.

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16
Q

Davvero? Desideri per caso seguire la carriera militare?

A

Really? By chance do you want to follow a military career?

17
Q

No, ma per una sera posso impartire ordini a tutti gli invitati.

A

No, but for one night I can give orders to all the guests.

18
Q

Allora, agli ordini, signor generale! Ora vado ma forse ci vediamo al ballo in maschera. Ciao.

A

Then, at your orders, Mr. General. I go now but perhaps we will see each other at the masked ball. Bye.