Parole Italiane 3 (completo*) Flashcards
(200 cards)
1
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Bakery (also UK: baker’s, baker’s shop; US: bakeshop) (1)
1 (a store that sells bread, cakes)
a. → The bakery on Main Street sells delicious rye bread.
[Segale [sé·ga·le] (nm)
1 rye]
[Strepitoso (agg.)
1 (figurato) (sensazionale) amazing, sensational, great
2 (rumoroso) clamorous, boisterous, noisy, rowdy, uproarious; resounding ]
A
1 (a store that sells bread, cakes) panificio, forno (nm); panetteria (nf)
a. Il forno di Main Street ha un pane di segale strepitoso.
→ The bakery on Main Street sells delicious rye bread.
[Segale [sé·ga·le] (nm)
1 rye]
[Strepitoso (agg.)
1 (figurato) (sensazionale) amazing, sensational, great
2 (rumoroso) clamorous, boisterous, noisy, rowdy, uproarious; resounding ]
2
Q
Bakery (2)
2 (bakery supermarket section) (di supermercato)
a. → The bakery is next to the deli, at the back of the store.
[Il reparto gastronomia
→ the deli]
[In fondo al negozio
→ at the back of the store]
A
2 (supermarket section) (di supermercato) panetteria (nf); reparto panetteria (nm)
a. La panetteria è accanto al reparto gastronomia, in fondo al negozio.
→ The bakery is next to the deli, at the back of the store.
3
Q
Bakery (3(1))
3(1) bakery, bakehouse (room or building for baking)
a. → The workers at the bakery labour all night to provide fresh bread to restaurants by morning (lit. ……… all night to be able to deliver fresh …..).
[I lavoratori
→ the workers]
[Consegnare il pane fresco a
→ to provide fresh bread to]
[In mattinata
→ by morning]
A
3(1) bakery, bakehouse (room or building for baking) panetteria (nf)
a. I lavoratori della panetteria lavorano tutta la notte per poter consegnare il pane fresco ai ristoranti in mattinata.
→ The workers at the bakery labour all night to provide fresh bread to restaurants by morning (lit. ……… all night to be able to deliver fresh …..).
4
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Bakery, bakeshop (3(2))
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3b. (US) (store selling baked goods) panificio, panettiere (nm)
5
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E poi (1)
(congiunzione)
1 (successivamente)
Forme composte (1)
1 → (expr.) (sarcastic) a match made in heaven; better dead than wed (lit. “God makes them and then matches them”)
2 → never ever (lit. “never and then never”)
A
1 (successivamente) and then …
Forme composte (1)
1 Dio li fa e poi li accoppia
→ (sarcastic) a match made in heaven (expr); better dead than wed (expr)
2 Mai e poi mai
→ never ever
6
Q
E poi (2)
(congiunzione)
2 (successivamente)
Forme composte (2)
3 → and then, what happened?
4 → and besides
a. → I don’t feel like it and what’s more I am tired.
A
2 (successivamente) and then …; what’s more
Forme composte (2)
3 E poi, cos’è successo?
→ and then, what happened?
4 E poi (inoltre)
→ and besides
a. Non ne ho voglia e poi sono stanco.
→ I don’t feel like it and what’s more I am tired.
7
Q
Poi (1(1)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (nome maschile)
1(1) (il futuro)
a. → There is no certainty for the future (lit. “of the future, there is no certainty”).
A
1(1) (il futuro) the future; (Heaven) the Hereafter
a. Del poi non c’è alcuna certezza.
→ There is no certainty for the future (lit. “of the future, there is no certainty”).
8
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Poi (1(2)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (nome maschile)
1(2) Come s.m., indica il tempo ancora da venire, il futuro.
a. → One always needs to think about the future.
A
1(2) Come s.m., indica il tempo ancora da venire, il futuro [= as a noun, it indicates the time yet to come, the future].
a. Bisogna sempre pensare al poi.
→ One always needs to think about the future.
9
Q
Poi (1(1)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
1 (dopo, in seguito (= after, later))
a. → First I will rest a bit, then I will call him.
A
1(1) (dopo, in seguito (= after, later)) then; after
a. Prima mi riposo, poi gli telefono.
→ First I will rest a bit, then I will call him.
10
Q
Poi (1(2)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
1(2) (dopo, in seguito (= after, later))
a. → We will talk about this later.
[Di questo
→ about this]
A
1(2) Dopo, in seguito [= after, later].
a. Di questo parleremo poi
→ We will talk about this later.
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Poi (2(1)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
2(1) (inoltre) furthermore; additionally
a. → I put an extra pair of socks in the suitcase and, additionally, there are some tights.
[Di scorta
1 (loc avv) (materiali di riserva, in stock) spare]
A
2(1) (inoltre) furthermore; additionally
a. Ho messo un paio di calzini di scorta in valigia, poi ci sono anche le calze.
→ I put an extra pair of socks in the suitcase and, additionally, there are some tights.
[Di scorta
1 (loc avv) (materiali di riserva, in stock) spare]
12
Q
Poi (1(3)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
1(3) Spesso in correlazione con prima
a. → Facts first, then words
A
1(3) Spesso in correlazione con prima [= often in correlation with before].
a. Prima i fatti, poi le parole
→ Facts first, then words
13
Q
Poi (2(2)) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
2(2) (inoltre) Spesso denota una successione ideale, assumendo un sign. equivalente a ‘inoltre’, ‘in secondo luogo
a. → I don’t feel like going out, and furthermore the weather is bad.
A
2(2) (inoltre) furthermore; additionally;
Spesso denota una successione ideale, assumendo un sign. equivalente a ‘inoltre’, ‘in secondo luogo
[= It often denotes an ideal succession, taking on a meaning equivalent to ‘in addition’, ‘secondly’]:
a. Non ho voglia di uscire, e poi il tempo è brutto.
→ I don’t feel like going out, and furthermore the weather is bad.
14
Q
Poi (3) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
3 (più avanti, oltre (= further on, beyond))
a. → Pollution is a serious issue, but we will talk about it in more detail later on.
[L’inquinamento (nm)
→ pollution]
[Ne parlare più approfonditamente
→ to discuss sth. in more detail]
A
3 (più avanti, oltre (= further on, beyond)) later, later on
a. Il problema dell’inquinamento è serio, ma poi ne parleremo più approfonditamente.
→ Pollution is a serious issue, but we will talk about it in more detail later on.
15
Q
Poi (4) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
4 (estensione) (indica ordine di priorità)
a. → First I will take care of my own problems, then if you don’t mind I will take care of yours.
[Risolvere i miei problemi
→ to take care of my own problems]
[Se permetti, mi occupo dei tuoi.
→ if you don’t mind I will take care of yours]
A
4 (estensione) (indica ordine di priorità) then
a. Prima risolvo i miei problemi, poi, se permetti, mi occupo dei tuoi.
→ First I will take care of my own problems, then if you don’t mind I will take care of yours.
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Poi (5) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
5 (enfatico (= emphatic) (insomma, alla fin fine (= well, in the end)
a. → But in the end what do you expect from such a mean person?
[Aspettarsi da
→ to expect from]
[Una persona così cattiva
→ such a mean person]
A
5 (enfatico (= emphatic) (insomma, alla fin fine (= well, in the end) then; in the end
a. E poi cosa ti aspetti da una persona così cattiva?
→ But in the end what do you expect from such a mean person?
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Q
Poi (6) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (1)
1 (a partire da questo momento)
2 → from then on; from that time; thenceforth
A
Forme composte (1)
1 D’ora in poi (loc avv)
(a partire da questo momento) from now on; henceforth; starting now; beginning now; from here on out
2 Da allora in poi
→ from then on; from that time; thenceforth
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Poi (7) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (3)
3 → (a partire dalla data odierna (= as of today’s date)) as from today, as of today
4 → from that moment on
A
Forme composte (3)
3 Da oggi in poi
→ (a partire dalla data odierna (= as of today’s date)) as from today, as of today
4 Da quel momento in poi
→ from that moment on
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Q
Poi (8) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (4)
5 → henceforth; from now on
6 → (successivamente) and then …
7 → never ever (lit. “never and then never”)
A
Forme composte (4)
5 Da qui in poi
→ henceforth; from now on
6 E poi (cong.)
→ (successivamente) and then …
7 Mai e poi mai
→ never ever (lit. “never and then never”)
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Poi (9) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (5)
8 → (a seguire (= to follow)) onward; here on, here on out
a. → From here on out you are on your own.
A
Forme composte (5)
8 In poi (loc avv.)
→ (a seguire (= to follow)) onward; here on, here on out
a. Da qui in poi, sei da solo!;
Da questo momento in poi sarai solo.;
Da ora in poi sarai solo.
→ From here on out you are on your own.
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Poi (10) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
9(1) → sooner or later
a. → Sooner or later I will (manage to) make you tell me what happened last night with Vivience.
A
9(1) Prima o poi
→ sooner or later
a. Prima o poi riuscirò a farti confessare cosa è successo ieri notte con Vivience.
→ Sooner or later I will make you tell me what happened last night with Vivience.
22
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Poi (11) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
9(2) Prima o poi = una volta o l’altra.
a. → Sooner or later, those who have talent emerge
A
9(2) Prima o poi = una volta o l’altra [= sooner or later = one time or another].
a. Prima o poi chi ha talento emerge
→ Sooner or later, those who have talent emerge
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Poi (12) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (6)
10 → this then
[Nota:
When incomplete, it may be part of the expression: “questa poi è bella! (= this one is beautiful!)”]
A
Forme composte (6)
10 Questa poi (espressione)
→ this then
[Nota:
When incomplete, it may be part of the expression: “questa poi è bella! (= this one is beautiful!)”]
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Poi (13) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (7)
D’ora in poi = da qui in avanti
a. → From now on I will be more careful.
A
Forme composte (7)
D’ora in poi = da qui in avanti [= from now on = from here on]
a. D’ora in poi starò più attento.
→ From now on I will be more careful.
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Poi (14) [ˈpɔi, pòi] (avverbio)
Forme composte (8)
Con riferimento a una successione spaziale, che si trova in una posizione successiva.
a. → Continuing you will find a pharmacy and then the post office.
Forme composte (8)
Con riferimento a una successione spaziale, che si trova in una posizione successiva [= with reference to a spatial succession, which is in a subsequent position].
a. Proseguendo troverai una farmacia e poi l’ufficio postale.
→ Continuing you will find a pharmacy and then the post office.
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Chiedere a qcn. di fare qcs.
1 a. → Their mother asked the older children to look after the little ones while she was away.
1 to ask s.o. to do sth.
a. La mamma chiese ai figli più grandi di badare ai più piccoli mentre non c'era.;
La madre chiese ai figli più grandi di prendersi cura dei più piccoli mentre lei era via.
→ Their mother asked the older children to look after the little ones while she was away.
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Tempo (nm); (usuale) clima (nm)
1 (climatic conditions) (momentaneo)
a. → The weather is nice today.
b. → This region has very changeable weather.
1 (climatic conditions) (momentaneo) the weather
a. Oggi il tempo è bello.
→ The weather is nice today.
b. In questa regione il clima è variabile.
→ This region has very changeable weather.
[Momentaneo (agg)
1 (temporaneo) momentary, short-lived, temporary]
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Bel tempo (nm) (1(1))
1(1) (mild conditions)
a. → Let's wait for a day with calm weather to canoe across the lake (lit. "...... to travel the lake in a canoe").
1(1) (mild conditions) calm weather
a. Aspettiamo un giorno di bel tempo per attraversare il lago in canoa.
→ Let's wait for a day with calm weather to canoe across the lake.
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Bel tempo (nm) (1(2))
1(2) (mild conditions) (for use in good weather)
1 (for use in good weather) fair-weather (n as adj) (lit. "for the good weather")
2 (for use in good weather) fair-weather (n as adj); (lit. "on nice days", "when it does good weather")
1 Per il bel tempo (loc agg)
(for use in good weather) fair-weather (n as adj) (lit. "for the good weather")
2 Nelle belle giornate (loc avv), quando fa bel tempo (loc avv)
(for use in good weather) fair-weather (n as adj); (lit. "on nice days", "when it does good weather")
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Bel tempo, tempo buono (nm) (1(3))
1(3) (pleasant weather conditions) good weather
a. ⓘ → It is still raining (lit. "it continues to rain"). I can't wait for the good weather to return.
1(3) (pleasant weather conditions) good weather
a. ⓘ Continua a piovere, non vedo l'ora che torni il bel tempo.
→ It is still raining (lit. "it continues to rain"). I can't wait for the good weather to return.
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Bel tempo, tempo buono (nm) (1(4))
1(4) (pleasant weather conditions)
b. → It was good weather for ducks -- rain all day!
1(4) (pleasant weather conditions) good weather
b. Faceva buon tempo per (cacciare) le anatre. Pioveva tutto il giorno!;
Il tempo era bello per le anatre: ha piovuto tutto il giorno!
→ It was good weather for ducks -- rain all day!
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Tempo caldo e soleggiato (nm)
1 (with high temperatures)
a. → During hot weather, I always dry the washing out of doors (lit. "with the hot and sunny weather I always put the washing to dry in the open").
1 (with high temperatures) hot weather
a. Con il tempo caldo e soleggiato metto sempre il bucato ad asciugare all'aperto.
→ During hot weather, I always dry the washing out of doors (lit. "with the hot and sunny weather I always put the washing to dry in the open").
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Clima caldo, clima torrido (nm)
1 (mild climate, period of high temperatures)
a. → The Sonoran Desert has a hot climate.
1 (mild climate, period of high temperatures) warm weather
a. Il deserto di Sonora ha un clima torrido.
→ The Sonoran Desert has a hot climate.
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Clima soleggiato (1(1)) (nm)
1(1) (climate of sunshine)
a. → There is nothing comparable to the sunny weather of Southern France.
[Paragonabile (agg.)
1 (comparabile) comparable]
1(1) (climate of sunshine) sunny weather
a. Non c'è niente di paragonabile al clima soleggiato del sud della Francia.
→ There is nothing comparable to the sunny weather of Southern France.
[Paragonabile (agg.)
1 (comparabile) comparable]
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Clima soleggiato (1(2)) (nm)
1(2) (climate of sunshine)
b. → Nothing compares to the sunny climate of the South of France.
[Paragonabile (agg.)
1 (comparabile) comparable]
1(2) (climate of sunshine) sunny weather
b. Niente è paragonabile al clima soleggiato del sud della Francia.
→ Nothing compares to the sunny climate of the South of France.
[Paragonabile (agg.)
1 (comparabile) comparable]
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Clima più mite (1) (nm)
1 (less harsh climate conditions)
a. → I am looking forward to Spring when we should get milder weather (lit. ".....when it will be for us milder weather").
1 (less harsh climate conditions) milder weather
a. Non vedo l'ora che sia primavera quando ci sarà un clima più mite.
→ I am looking forward to Spring when we should get milder weather.
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Clima più mite (2) (nm)
1(2) (less harsh climate conditions)
b. → The storm brought milder weather in its wake.
[Sulla scia di
→ in the wake of, following]
Clima più mite (2) (nm)
1(2) (less harsh climate conditions) milder weather
b. La tempesta portò un clima più mite sulla sua scia.
→ The storm brought milder weather in its wake.
[Sulla scia di
→ in the wake of, following]
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Freddo, clima freddo (nm)
1 (chilly conditions)
a. → We are going north, so prepare yourselves for cold weather!
b. → (for chilly conditions) of cold weather, of the cold climate
1 (chilly conditions) cold weather
a. Andiamo a nord, quindi preparatevi per il freddo!
→ We are going north, so prepare for cold weather!
b. Del clima freddo
→ (for chilly conditions) of cold weather, of the cold climate
[Nota: A hyphen is used when the term is a modifier.]
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Freddo polare (nm)
1 (sub-zero temperatures) (figurato: tempo freddissimo)
1 (sub-zero temperatures) (figurato: tempo freddissimo) freezing weather
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Maltempo, brutto tempo, cattivo tempo (nm); (colloquiale) tempaccio (nm) (1)
1 (storm, harsh climate conditions) weather
a. → There was a lot of bad weather earlier this week (lit. "this week has made a lot of bad weather").
[Parecchio (agg)
1 (abbondante, tanto) quite some, much, a lot]
1 (storm, harsh climate conditions) weather
a. Questa settimana ha fatto parecchio maltempo.
→ There was some weather earlier this week.
[Parecchio (agg)
1 (abbondante, tanto) quite some, much, a lot]
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Maltempo, brutto tempo, cattivo tempo (nm); (colloquiale) tempaccio (nm) (2)
2 (storm, harsh climate conditions)
b. → We stayed home because of the foul weather.
2 (storm, harsh climate conditions) (bad) weather; (bad weather conditions) foul weather
b. Siamo rimasti a casa a causa del brutto tempo.
→ We stayed home because of the foul weather.
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Brutto tempo (nm), (formale) maltempo (nm)
1 (unpleasant weather conditions)
a. → The bad weather prevented us from going fishing.
1 (unpleasant weather conditions) bad weather
a. Il brutto tempo ci ha impedito di andare a pescare.
→ The bad weather prevented us from going fishing.
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Pioggia (nf)
1 (frequent or heavy rainfall) (tempo piovoso)
a. → In these parts, in spring, if there is heavy rain, floods can occur.
1 (frequent or heavy rainfall) (tempo piovoso) rainy weather
a. Da queste parti in primavera, se ci sono piogge abbondanti, possono capitare alluvioni.
→ In these parts, in spring, if there is heavy rain, floods can occur.
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Tempo piovoso (nm); maltempo (nm)
1 (stormy or windy conditions)
a. → They are predicting rough weather so I think we had better not go sailing today.
1 (stormy or windy conditions) rough weather
a. Si prevede maltempo, quindi penso che oggi non dovremmo andare a fare vela.
→ They are predicting rough weather so I think we had better not go sailing today.
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Tempo umido (nm)
(hot, damp weather conditions) humid weather
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Meteo (agg invar), del tempo (loc agg), (formale) meteorologico (agg)
1 a. → We are waiting for the weather report.
1 (of weather) weather (n as adj)
a. Aspettiamo le previsioni del tempo.;
Aspettiamo il bollettino meteorologico.
→ We are waiting for the weather report.
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Previsioni del tempo, previsioni meteorologiche, previsioni meteo (nfpl) (1)
1 (meteorological prediction)
a. → The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow (= "the weather forecast gives rain for tomorrow").
1 (meteorological prediction) weather forecast
a. Le previsioni del tempo danno pioggia per domani.
→ The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow (= "the weather forecast gives rain for tomorrow").
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Previsioni del tempo, previsioni meteorologiche, previsioni meteo (nfpl) (2)
2 (broadcast prediction of the weather)
a. → The weather forecast follows the news at 7pm (lit. "after the 7 o'clock news the weather forecast will be broadcasted").
[Andare in onda
1 venir trasmesso (= to be transmitted); to go on the air, to be broadcast]
2 (broadcast prediction of the weather) weather forecast
a. Dopo il telegiornale delle 7 vanno in onda le previsioni meteo.
→ The weather forecast follows the news at 7pm.
[Andare in onda
1 venir trasmesso (= to be transmitted); to go on the air, to be broadcast]
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Presentatore delle previsioni del tempo,
presentatore di previsioni meteorologiche (nm);
presentatore meteo,
presentatore del meteo (nm);
(meteorologist) meteorologo (nm)
(1)
1 (on TV, radio, etc.)
a. → The weather forecaster is often wrong, so bring your umbrella.
Presentatore delle previsioni del tempo,
presentatore di previsioni meteorologiche (nm);
presentatore meteo,
presentatore del meteo (nm);
(meteorologist) meteorologo (nm)
(1)
1 (on TV, radio, etc.) weather forecaster
a. Portatevi l'ombrello, il presentatore del meteo si sbaglia sempre.
→ The weather forecaster is often wrong, so bring your umbrella.
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Presentatore delle previsioni del tempo,
presentatore di previsioni meteorologiche (nm);
presentatore meteo,
presentatore del meteo (nm);
(meteorologist) meteorologo (nm)
(2)
2 (weather forecaster on TV)
a. @ → The weather forecasters all say the hurricane will strike to the east.
2 (weather forecaster on TV) weather presenter n
a. @ Tutti i presentatori del meteo affermano che l'uragano colpirà da est.
→ The weather forecasters all say the hurricane will strike to the east.
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Presentatrice meteo (nf); (meteo: valletta) meteorina (nf)
(female weather presenter on TV) weathergirl, weather girl
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Buon meteorologo (loc agg);
(del clima) buon previsore (loc agg)
1 (skillful at predicting the weather) weather-wise
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Buon previsore (loc agg);
perspicace (agg)
1 (figurato) (skillful at predicting opinions) weather-wise
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Dal punto di vista climatico;
per quanto riguarda il tempo (loc avv)
1 (as far as the weather is concerned)
a. @ → Weather-wise, it looks as though we are in for a gorgeous weekend.
[Fine settimana (nm)
1 (sabato e domenica) a weekend]
1 (as far as the weather is concerned) weather-wise
a. @Dal punto di vista climatico, sembra che faccia bellissimo tempo questo fine settimana.;
Dal punto di vista meteo, sembra che ci aspetta uno splendido fine settimana.
→ Weather-wise, it looks as though we are in for a gorgeous weekend.
[Fine settimana (nm)
1 (sabato e domenica) a weekend]
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Superare (vtr); resistere a (vi)
1 (endure, resist)
a. → Our boat was able to weather the storm.
1 (endure, resist) to weather sth.
a. La nostra barca è riuscita a superare la tempesta.
→ Our boat was able to weather the storm.
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Superare la tempesta
1 (figurato: superare una difficoltà)
a. → The entire world is weathering the storm of the financial crisis.
(figurato: superare una difficoltà) to weather a storm
a. Il mondo intero sta superando la tempesta della crisi finanziaria.
→ The entire world is weathering the storm of the financial crisis.
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Erodere (verbo transitivo)
1 (erode due to exposure)
a. → Over millennia, temperature changes had weathered the rocks.
[Sbalzo [ˈzbaltso] (nm)
1 (brusco movimento) a jerk, a jolt; a bump, a bounce
2 (figurato) (aumento improvviso) a surge, a jump]
1 (erode due to exposure) to weather sth.
a. Nel corso dei millenni gli sbalzi termici hanno eroso le rocce.
→ Over millennia, temperature changes had weathered the rocks.
[Sbalzo [ˈzbaltso] (nm)
[sbalzo (nm), pl: sbalzi]
1 (brusco movimento) a jerk, a jolt; a bump, a bounce
2 (figurato) (aumento improvviso) a surge, a jump]
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Deteriorarsi (v rifl), scolorire (vi)
1 (deteriorate due to exposure) (per l'azione di agenti esterni)
a. → These boards will weather if you don't stain them (lit. "..... if you do not apply to them a protection").
1 (deteriorate due to exposure) (per l'azione di agenti esterni) to weather
a. Queste tavole si deterioreranno se non gli applichi una protezione.
→ These boards will weather if you don't stain them.
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Meteo (agg invar), del tempo (loc agg), (formale) meteorologico (agg)
1 (of weather) (n as adj)
a. → We are waiting for the weather report.
1 (of weather) weather (n as adj)
a. Aspettiamo le previsioni del tempo.;
Aspettiamo il bollettino meteorologico.
→ We are waiting for the weather report.
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Ognitempo (agg), per ogni stagione
1 (for all weather conditions)
a. → This winter I purchased 4 new all-weather tyres for my car.
1 (for all weather conditions) all-weather (adj.)
a. Quest'inverno ho acquistato 4 nuovi pneumatici all-weather per la mia auto.
Quest'inverno ho acquistato 4 nuovi pneumatici per ogni stagione per la mia auto.
→ This winter I purchased 4 new all-weather tyres for my car.
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Peggioramento del tempo (nm);
(formale) Peggioramento delle condizioni meteorologiche (nm);
Peggioramento delle condizioni del tempo (nm); Peggioramento delle condizioni atmosferiche (nm)
(1(1))
1(1) (change to unpleasant weather)
a. → Weather conditions will worsen from Tuesday (lit. "from Tuesday will have a worsening of the conditions of weather").
1(1) (change to unpleasant weather) a bad turn in the weather
a. Da martedì si avrà un peggioramento delle condizioni del tempo.
→ Weather conditions will worsen from Tuesday.
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Peggioramento del tempo (nm);
(formale) Peggioramento delle condizioni meteorologiche (nm);
Peggioramento delle condizioni del tempo (nm); Peggioramento delle condizioni atmosferiche (nm)
(1(2))
1(2) (change to unpleasant weather)
b. → Weather conditions are expected to worsen over the weekend (lit. "a worsening of meteorological conditions is expected at the weekend").
1(2) (change to unpleasant weather) a bad turn in the weather
b. Un peggioramento delle condizioni meteorologiche è atteso nel weekend.
→ Weather conditions are expected to worsen over the weekend.
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Inaffidabile (agg),
che scompare durante le difficoltà,
che non c'è mai nei momenti difficili
1 (figurative) (unreliable in difficulty) (persona) fair-weather (n as adj)
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Amico che scompare durante le difficoltà (nm, nf);
amico che non c'è mai nei momenti difficili (nm, nf);
amico di convenienza (nm, nf);
amico inaffidabile (nm, nf)
1 (when situation is unproblematic) fair-weather friend
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Essere un meteorologo (espressione)
1 (figurato: percepire i cambiamenti (= to perceive changes)) (sensitivity to changes in weather) to be weather eye
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Stare in campana; tenere gli occhi ben aperti
1 (espressioni: rimanere vigili) (stay alert) to keep one's weather eye open, to remain vigilant; to be on the lookout
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Complicare inutilmente (qlcs) (espressione)
1 (make (sth) needlessly laborious) to make heavy weather of sth. (lit. "to complicate unnecessarily")
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Sentirsi così così; stare così così
1 (informale) (figurato) (unwell)
a. → I did not go to work today because I was feeling under the weather.
1 (informale) (figurato) (unwell) under the weather
a. Oggi non sono andata al lavoro perché mi sentivo così così.
→ I did not go to work today because I was feeling under the weather.
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Danneggiato dagli elementi,
segnato dalle intemperie (agg)
1 (damaged by the elements)
a. → The old sailor's face, weathered by the elements, was covered with wrinkles.
[Segnato (aggettivo)
1 (che mostra i segni) marked]
[Intemperie (nmpl)
1 (nfpl) (clima avverso) bad weather; (unpleasant) weather]
[Ruga [ˈruga] (nf)
1 (solco sulla pelle (= furrow on the skin)) a wrinkle, lines, creases, furrow
2 (grinza (= a wrinkle)) a fold, a crease, a wrinkle]
1 (damaged by the elements) weatherbeaten, weather-beaten
a. Il viso del vecchio marinaio, segnato dalle intemperie, era coperto di rughe.
→ The old sailor's face, weathered by the elements, was covered with wrinkles.
[Segnato (agg.)
[segnato (adj), f: segnata;
mpl: segnati, fpl: segnate]
1 (che mostra i segni) marked]
[Intemperie (nmpl)
1 (nfpl) (clima avverso) bad weather; (unpleasant) weather]
[Ruga [ˈruga] (nf)
[ruga (nf), pl: rughe]
1 (solco sulla pelle (= furrow on the skin)) a wrinkle, lines, creases, furrow
2 (grinza (= a wrinkle)) a fold, a crease, a wrinkle]
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Nuvoloso (agg)
1 (sky, day: with clouds)
a. → It is cloudy today, but the weather forecast isn't predicting any rain (lit. "today is cloudy, but the forecast do not give rain").
[Le previsioni (nfpl)
→ the weather forecast
1 (sky, day: with clouds) cloudy
a. Oggi è nuvoloso, ma le previsioni non danno pioggia.
→ It is cloudy today, but the weather forecast isn't predicting any rain.
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Torbido, non limpido (agg); melmoso, fangoso (agg)
1 (liquid: milky, not clear)
a. → Don't drink the water if it is cloudy (lit. "If the water is cloudy, it is better not to drink it").
1 (liquid: milky, not clear) cloudy
a. Se l'acqua è torbida è meglio non berla.
→ Don't drink the water if it's cloudy.
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Vago, nebuloso, oscuro (agg)
1 (issue, idea: not clear) (figurato)
a. → The strategy is a bit cloudy; I don't think it will work.
1 (issue, idea: not clear) (figurato) cloudy
a. Questa strategia è un po' vaga; non credo funzionerà.
→ The strategy is a bit cloudy; I don't think it will work.
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Parzialmente nuvoloso (agg)
1 (sky: not constantly clear)
a. → Tomorrow's forecast is partly cloudy and warm (lit. "according to the forecast, tomorrow will be partially cloudy and warm").
1 (sky: not constantly clear) partly cloudy
a. Secondo le previsioni domani sarà parzialmente nuvoloso e caldo.
→ Tomorrow's forecast is partly cloudy and warm.
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Nuvola, nube (nf)
1 (vapour in the Sky)
a. → Heavy rain fell from the clouds (lit. "from the clouds has fallen an intense rain").
1 (vapour in the Sky) a cloud
a. Dalle nuvole è caduta una pioggia intensa.
→ Heavy rain fell from the clouds.
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Banco, ammasso (nm)
[Nota:
Plurale: banchi]
1 (di nuvole) (mass of cloud)
a. → Do you see that bank of clouds over there?
1 (di nuvole) (mass of cloud) bank, cloud bank
a. Vedi quel banco di nuvole laggiù?
→ Do you see that bank of clouds over there?
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Banco di nubi, banco di nuvole (nm)
1 (mass of cloud) cloud bank
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Copertura nuvolosa (nf)
1 (overcast sky)
a. → The cloud cover was so thick that drivers turned their headlights on.
[Faro (nm)
1 (di un veicolo) (often plural) (vehicle's front light) headlight, headlamp]
1 (overcast sky) cloud cover
a. La copertura nuvolosa era così densa che gli automobilisti hanno acceso i fari.
→ The cloud cover was so thick that drivers turned their headlights on.
[Faro (nm)
1 (di un veicolo) (often plural) (vehicle's front light) headlight, headlamp]
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Nuvola (nf)
1 (fluffy mass) (figurato)
a. → She had a cloud of curly, dark hair.
1 (fluffy mass) (figurato) a cloud
a. Aveva una nuvola di capelli ricci e scuri.
→ She had a cloud of curly, dark hair.
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Nube (nf)
1 (figurato) (bad omen, pessimism)
a. → The bad news placed a dark cloud over her happiness.
1 (figurato) (bad omen, pessimism) a dark cloud
a. La cattiva notizia è stata una nube che ha offuscato la loro felicità.
→ The bad news placed a dark cloud over her happiness.
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Nube (nf), cappa (nf)
1 (sense of threat) (figurato)
a. → A dark cloud of fear hung over the refugees.
[Incombere (vt)
1 (pericolo, allarme: minacciare (= danger, alarm: to threaten)) to threaten, to loom over
2 (spettare, toccare come dovere (= to be under the responsibility of, to touch as a duty)) to be responsible for; to fall on]
1 (sense of threat) (figurato) a cloud
a. Una nube di paura incombeva sui rifugiati.
→ A dark cloud of fear hung over the refugees.
[Incombere (vt)
1 (pericolo, allarme: minacciare (= to danger, alarm: to threaten)) to threaten, to loom over
2 (spettare, toccare come dovere (= to be under the responsibility of, to touch as a duty)) to be responsible for; to fall on]
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Nuvola scura (nf); nuvolone nero (nm)
1 (grey clouds threatening rain)
a. @ → The rains will come soon: the air's heavy and dark clouds are gathering over the hills.
1 (grey clouds threatening rain) dark clouds
a. @ Le piogge arrivano presto, l'aria è pesante e nuvole scure si raccolgono sulle colline.;
Presto arriveranno le piogge: le nuvole pesanti e scure si stanno radunando sulle colline.
→ The rains will come soon: the air's heavy and dark clouds are gathering over the hills.
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Foresta nebulosa (nf)
1 (many trees with clouds above)
a. → Many tropical birds live in the cloud forest.
1 (many trees with clouds above) cloud forest
a. Nella foresta nebulosa/nebulare vivono molti uccelli tropicali.
→ Many tropical birds live in the cloud forest.
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Nuvola di polvere (nf)
1 (airborne dust) a dust cloud
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Nel cloud (loc avv)
1 (informatica) (computing: stored remotely) in the cloud
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Cloud computing, cloud (nm); nuvola informatica (nf)
1 (informatica) (figurato)
a. → You can store music in the cloud and play it where you want.
1 (informatica) (figurato) (computing: remote storage) the cloud
a. Puoi archiviare la musica nel cloud e ascoltarla dove vuoi.
→ You can store music in the cloud and play it any you want.
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Del cloud, della nuvola informatica (loc agg)
1 (informatica) (figurativo) (computing: in, using the cloud)
a. → Cloud storage is an extremely cost-effective way to store large amounts of data.
1 (informatica) (figurativo) (computing: in, using the cloud) cloud (n as adj)
a. L'archiviazione del cloud è una soluzione vantaggiosa se devi archiviare grosse quantità di dati.
→ Cloud storage is an extremely cost-effective way to store large amounts of data.
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Paese delle fate (nome maschile)
1 (figurato: ideale, immaginario) (idealised realm) cloud-cuckoo-land, cloud cuckoo land
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Al settimo cielo (avv)
1 (figurato: contentissimo) (blissfully happy)
a. → Children are on cloud nine when they get their favourite desserts.
1 (figurato: contentissimo) (blissfully happy) on cloud nine
a. I bambini sono al settimo cielo quando possono mangiare il loro dolce preferito.
→ Children are on cloud nine when they get their favourite desserts.
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Tra le nuvole
1 (figurato) (in a daydream)
a. → He always has his head in the clouds, dreaming of his sweetheart.
1 (figurato) (in a daydream) in the clouds, in a cloud
a. Ha sempre la testa tra le nuvole, pensando alla sua amata.
→ He always has his head in the clouds, dreaming of his sweetheart.
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C'è sempre qualcosa di buono,
c'è sempre qualcosa di positivo (espressione)
1 (there is always sth. positive) every cloud has a silver lining
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Avvolto da (qlcs), coperto da (qlcs), velato da (qlcs) (agg)
1 (enveloped, shrouded: by (sth))
a. → He appeared in a cloud of smoke.
1 (enveloped, shrouded: by (sth)) in a cloud of sth.
a. Comparve avvolto in una nuvola di fumo.
→ He appeared in a cloud of smoke.
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Nell'ombra del sospetto, in un'aura di sospetto (loc avv)
1 (suspected of guilt, mistrusted)
a. → He was under a cloud of suspicion.
1 (suspected of guilt, mistrusted) under a cloud of suspicion, under a cloud
a. Era avvolto da un alone di sospetto.
Era avvolto in un'aura di sospetto.
→ He was under a cloud of suspicion.
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Annuvolarsi, rannuvolarsi (v. rifl.)
1 (sky, weather: go cloudy)
a. → The day started fine and sunny, but by midday it began to cloud over, and by late afternoon it was raining hard.
1 (sky, weather: go cloudy) to cloud over
a. La giornata è iniziata bella e soleggiata, ma verso mezzogiorno ha iniziato a rannuvolarsi e nel pomeriggio ha piovuto forte.
→ The day started fine and sunny, but by midday it began to cloud over, and by late afternoon it was raining hard.
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Annebbiare, appannare (vtr)
1 (figurato) (judgment, issue: obscure) to cloud sth.
a. → His optimism clouded his judgment (lit. "..... his capacity to judge").
1 (figurato) (judgment, issue: obscure) to cloud sth.
a. Il suo ottimismo annebbiava la sua capacità di giudizio.
→ His optimism clouded his judgment.
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Rabbuiarsi, incupirsi (vi)
1 (figurato: persona) (look suddenly serious or sad)
a. → At the thought of his wife's illness his face - usually so cheerful and open - clouded over.
1 (figurato: persona) (look suddenly serious or sad) to cloud over
a. Al pensiero della malattia della moglie il suo volto, di solito così gioioso e solare, si rabbuiò.
→ At the thought of his wife's illness his face - usually so cheerful and open - clouded over.
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Offuscare (1)
[offusˈkare]
(verbo transtivo)
1 (togliere la luce)
a. → The cloud dimmed the light of the Sun.
1 (togliere la luce) to dim, to cloud, to blur; to tarnish; to obscure
a. La nebbia offusca la luce del sole.
→ The cloud dimmed the light of the Sun.
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Offuscare (2)
[offusˈkare]
(verbo transtivo)
2 (figurato) (idee: confondere)
a. → Hanging out with those people has clouded your mind.
2 (figurato) (idee: confondere) to obfuscate, to confuse
a. Frequentare quella gente ti ha offuscato le idee.
→ Hanging out with those people has clouded your mind.
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Offuscare il proprio giudizio (vtr)
1 (figurato: non essere più lucido) (impair or prejudice s.o's reasoning)
a. → Don't let your love for someone cloud your judgement.
[Offuscare [offusˈkare] (vt)
1 (togliere la luce) to dim, to cloud, to blur; to tarnish; to obscure
2 (figurato) (idee: confondere) to obfuscate, to confuse]
1 (figurato: non essere più lucido) (impair or prejudice s.o's reasoning) to cloud s.o.'s judgement
a. Non lasciare che il tuo amore per qualcuno offuschi il tuo proprio giudizio.
→ Don't let your love for someone cloud your judgement.
[Offuscare [offusˈkare] (vt)
1 (togliere la luce) to dim, to cloud, to blur; to tarnish; to obscure
2 (figurato) (idee: confondere) to obfuscate, to confuse]
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Therefore (1) (adverb)
1 a. → I think, therefore I am.
1 (as a consequence) Perciò, Quindi, Pertanto (avv); Di conseguenza (loc avv)
a. Penso, quindi sono.
→ I think, therefore I am.
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Therefore (2) (adverb)
2 b. → It isn't therefore any better (lit. "for that it is not better")
2 (as a consequence) Perciò, Quindi, Pertanto (avv); Di conseguenza (loc avv)
b. Per questo non è meglio.
→ It isn't therefore any better.
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To Spoil (1(1))
1 (a plan: to ruin)
a. → You told Mary we were planning a party for her birthday? You have spoiled the surprise now!
1(1) (a plan: to ruin) Rovinare, guastare
a. Hai detto a Mary che stavamo preparando una festa per il suo compleanno? Adesso hai rovinato la sorpresa!
→ You told Mary we were planning a party for her birthday? You have spoiled the surprise now!
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To Spoil (1(2))
1(2) (enjoyment: to ruin, to spoil)
a. → Neil's bad mood spoiled the day at the seaside for everyone.
1(2) (enjoyment: to ruin, to spoil) Rovinare, guastare (vtr)
a. Il cattivo umore di Neil guastò a tutti la giornata al mare.
→ Neil's bad mood spoiled the day at the seaside for everyone.
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To Spoil (to reveal plot of a book, a movie)
(1(3.1))
1(3.1) (trama, finale di un'opera, di libro, film, ecc.)
a. → This review of the movie spoils the ending.
[Recensione (nf)
1 (commento critico di un'opera) a review, a critique; (colloquial) a write-up]
1(3.1) (trama, finale di un'opera, di libro, film, ecc.) Rovinare la sorpresa, guastare la sorpresa (vtr); spifferare (vtr)
a. Questo recensione del film ha guastato la sorpresa del finendo.;
Questa recensione del film rovina il finale.
→ This review of the movie spoils the ending.
[Recensione (nf)
1 (commento critico di un'opera) a review, a critique; (colloquial) a write-up]
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To Spoil (to reveal plot of a book, a movie)
(1(3.2))
1(3.2) (neologismo) (ruin by revealing plot details, to spoil)
Spoilerare, (film: rivelare la trama) rovinare (vtr)
a. Non spifferare subito la trama del film: rovinerai la sorpresa agli altri.
→ Don't tweet about the film yet; you will spoil it for others.
[Spifferare [spiffeˈrare] (verbo transitivo)
1 (vt) (informale) (raccontare segreti) to blab, blather; to tell tales
a. È andato a spifferare tutto al direttore.
→ He went to spill everything to the director.
2 (vi) (entrare attraverso uno spiffero (= to enter through a draft)) to blow in, seep in
a. Senti che aria spiffera da quella porta!
→ Feel the draft come in from that door!]
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To Spoil (2(1))
2(1) (of appetite: ruin by eating sth. else; to spoil one's appetite)
a. → Don't let the children eat candy this afternoon; they will spoil their dinner (lit. "don't make the children eat sweets this afternoon, it will ruin for them the appetite").
2(1) (of appetite: ruin by eating sth. else; to spoil one's appetite) Rovinare, rovinare l'appetito
a. Non far mangiare caramelle ai bambini questo pomeriggio, gli rovineranno l'appetito.
→ Don't let the children eat candy this afternoon; they will spoil their dinner.
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To Spoil (2(2))
2(2) (vi) (food: to go bad, to spoil)
a. → The fruit had been left in the bowl too long and had spoiled.
[Frutta (nf)
1 (uncountable) (food: fruits collectively) fruit]
[Frutto (nm)
1 (type of fruit) a fruit
2 (nm) (botany: ovary) fruit]
2(2) (vi) (food: to go bad, to spoil) Andare a male (vi); guastarsi (v rifl)
a. Il frutto era stato lasciato nella ciotola troppo a lungo ed era andato a male.k;
Il frutto era stato lasciato nella ciotola troppo a lungo e si era guastado.;
La frutta era rimasta nella ciotola troppo a lungo e si era rovinata.
→ The fruit had been left in the bowl too long and had spoiled.
[Frutta (nf)
1 (uncountable) (food: fruits collectively) fruit]
[Frutto (nm)
1 (type of fruit) a fruit
2 (nm) (botany: ovary) fruit]
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To spoil (3(1))
3 (of children: to indulge)
a. → Jack's parents give him everything he wants; they spoil him.
3 (of children: to indulge) Viziare
a. I genitori di Jack gli danno tutto quello che vuole, lo viziano.
→ Jack's parents give him everything he wants; they spoil him.
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To spoil (3(2.1))
3(2.1) (child, person: overly pampered; spoiled/spoilt)
a. → That child's parents have let her have her own way too much; she's spoiled.
[Dare vinto a qn.
→ to give into s.o.]
3(2.1) (child, person: overly pampered; spoiled/spoilt) Viziato (agg)
a. I genitori di quella bambina gliel'hanno data vinta troppe volte: è viziata.
→ That child's parents have let her have her own way too much; she's spoiled.
[Dare vinto a qn.
→ to give into s.o.]
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To spoil (3(2.2))
3(2.2) (child, person: overly pampered; spoiled/spoilt)
b. → Their kids are a bunch of nasty, noisy, spoilt brats.
[Mucchio (nm)
[mucchi (pl)]
1 (cumulo, catasta) a heap, a pile, a stack; an accumulation, a bunch, a rick, a ruck, a batch, a hoard, lashings, mountain ash, pack, crowd]
[Marmocchio [mar·mòc·chio] (nome (f. raro -a; pl.m. -chi))
1 (affettuoso, scherzoso) (bambino)a little one; (slang, UK) a sprog; (cute) a cherub
2 Bambino vispo e vivace [= a lively and lively child]]
3(2.2) (child, person: overly pampered; spoiled/spoilt) Viziato (agg)
b. I loro figli sono un mucchio di marmocchi odiosi, rumorosi e viziati.
→ Their kids are a bunch of nasty, noisy, spoilt brats.
[Mucchio (nome maschile)
[mucchi (pl)]
1 (cumulo, catasta) a heap, a pile, a stack; an accumulation, a bunch, a rick, a ruck, a batch, a hoard, lashings, mountain ash, pack, crowd]
[Marmocchio [mar·mòc·chio] (nome (f. raro -a; pl.m. -chi))
1 (affettuoso, scherzoso) (bambino)a little one; (slang, UK) a sprog; (cute) a cherub
2 Bambino vispo e vivace [= a lively and lively child]]
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To Spoil (ballot paper) (1)
1 (UK) (ballot paper: to invalidate, to spoil)
a. → Nick spoiled his ballot paper by scribbling all over it.
[Scheda elettorale
→ ballot paper]
[Scarabocchiare (vtr)
1 (scrivere segni insensate (= to write nonsensical signs)) (cover with scribbles) to scribble all over; (draw distractedly) to doodle all over; (write poorly) to scribble
2 (figurato) (scrivere velocemente) to dash off; (compose, carelessly) to throw together]
1 (UK) (ballot paper: to invalidate, to spoil) Invalidare, annullare
a. Nick ha invalidato la sua scheda elettorale scarabocchiandoci sopra.
→ Nick spoiled his ballot paper by scribbling all over it.
[Scheda elettorale
→ ballot paper]
[Scarabocchiare (vtr)
1 (scrivere segni insensate (= to write nonsensical signs)) (cover with scribbles) to scribble all over; (draw distractedly) to doodle all over; (write poorly) to scribble
2 (figurato) (scrivere velocemente) to dash off; (compose, carelessly) to throw together]
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To be spoilt (1)
1 (be given everything one wants, to be spoilt rotten)
a. → My youngest sister was spoilt rotten as a child.
[Minore (agg., nmf)
[minore (adj), f: minore;mpl: minori, fpl: minori]
1 (agg) (più piccolo) (general) smaller, littler; (age) younger
2 (agg) (inferiore in valore o importanza) minor; lesser
3 (matematica) lesser, less
4 (agg) (più giovane) younger, little
5 (agg) (musica: tonalità) minor
6 (nmf) (formale) (minorenne) minor]
1 (be given everything one wants, to be spoilt rotten) Essere molto viziato
a. Da piccola la mia sorella minore era molto viziata.
→ My youngest sister was spoilt rotten as a child.
[Minore (agg., nmf)
[minore (adj), f: minore;mpl: minori, fpl: minori]
1 (agg) (più piccolo) (general) smaller, littler; (age) younger
2 (agg) (inferiore in valore o importanza) minor; lesser
3 (matematica) lesser, less
4 (agg) (più giovane) younger, little
5 (agg) (musica: tonalità) minor
6 (nmf) (formale) (minorenne) minor]
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A Spoilt Child (1)
1 (unpleasant or greedy child, a spoilt brat) (spregiativo)
a. → Children with no siblings are often thought of as being spoiled brats (lit. "it is thought that children (that are) sole sons are spoilt brats).
1 (unpleasant or greedy child, a spoilt brat) (spregiativo) moccioso viziato (nm)
a. Si pensa che i bambini figli unici siano dei mocciosi viziati.
→ Children with no siblings are often thought of as being spoiled brats (lit. "it is thought that children (that are) sole sons are spoilt brats).
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A Spoilt Child (2)
2 (of a child: unpleasant, greedy, a spoilt child)
a. → If you always give in to him, he will become a spoiled child (lit. "if you always cede to his requests, ....).
[Richiesta [riˈkjɛsta] (nf)
[richiesta (nf), pl: richieste]
1 (nf) (atto o effetto del richiedere (= act or effect of requesting)) a request
2 (nf) (burocrazia: domanda scritta (= burocrazia: domanda scritta)) an application
3 (nf) (domanda di bene o servizio (= demand for goods or services)) a demand]
2 (of a child: unpleasant, greedy, a spoilt child) bambino viziato (nm)
a. Se cedi sempre alle sue richieste, diventerà un bambino viziato.
→ If you always give in to him, he will become a spoiled child (lit. "if you always cede to him, ....).
[Richiesta [riˈkjɛsta] (nf)
[richiesta (nf), pl: richieste]
1 (nf) (atto o effetto del richiedere (= act or effect of requesting)) a request
2 (nf) (burocrazia: domanda scritta (= burocrazia: domanda scritta)) an application
3 (nf) (domanda di bene o servizio (= demand for goods or services)) a demand]
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Spoilt, spoiled (of food) (1)
1 (food: rotten, bad, spoilt, spoiled)
a. (milk that has gone sour) spoilt milk. spoiled milk
b. → Gareth poured the spoiled milk down the sink.
[Lavello (nm)
1 (acquaio, lavandino da cucina (= sink, kitchen sink)) a sink, a kitchen sink]
1 (food: rotten, bad, spoilt, spoiled) Avariato, guasto, andato a male (agg)
a. Latte avariato (nm)
(milk that has gone sour) spoilt milk. spoiled milk
b. Gareth versò il latte avariato nel lavello.
→ Gareth poured the spoiled milk down the sink.
[Lavello (nm)
1 (acquaio, lavandino da cucina (= sink, kitchen sink)) a sink, a kitchen sink]
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Spoilt, spoiled (of food) (2)
2 (food: rotten, bad, spoilt, spoiled)
b. → Did you know there's some spoilt meat in the fridge?
2 (food: rotten, bad, spoilt, spoiled) Avariato, guasto, andato a male (agg)
b. Sai che c'è della carne guasta in frigorifero?
→ Did you know there's some spoilt meat in the fridge?
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Spoils of war (loot, rewards of war)
a. → The soldiers took their spoils home with them.
[Riportare (vt)
1(1) (portare di nuovo (= to bring again)) (literal) to bring again
1(2) Restituire [= to restore, to return]
2(1) (ricondurre, portare indietro (= to bring again/back, to bring back) to take back, to bring back]
1 (loot, rewards of war; the spoils) Spoglie, prede (nf); bottino (nm)
a. I soldati riportarono le spoglie a casa con loro.
→ The soldiers took their spoils home with them.
[Riportare (vt)
1(1) (portare di nuovo (= to bring again)) (literal) to bring again
1(2) Restituire [= to restore, to return]
2(1) (ricondurre, portare indietro (= to bring again/back, to bring back) to take back, to bring back]
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Spifferare (1)
[spiffeˈrare]
(verbo transitivo)
1 (vt) (informale) (raccontare segreti)
a. → He went to spill everything to the director.
1 (vt) (informale) (raccontare segreti) to blab, blather; to tell tales
a. È andato a spifferare tutto al direttore.
→ He went to spill everything to the director.
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Spifferare (2)
[spiffeˈrare]
(verbo transitivo e intransitivo)
2 (vi) (entrare attraverso uno spiffero (= to enter through a draft))
a. → Feel the draft come in from that door!
2 (vi) (entrare attraverso uno spiffero (= to enter through a draft)) to blow in, seep in
a. Senti che aria spiffera da quella porta!
→ Feel the draft come in from that door!
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Collimare (1)
[kolliˈmare]
(verbo transitivo e intransitivo)
1 (vi) (combaciare perfettamente (= to fit together perfectly))
a. → Once superimposed, the two ends of the sheet must match perfectly.
1 (vi) (combaciare perfettamente (= to fit together perfectly)) to fit, to match, to coincide; (figurative) to dovetail
a. Una volta sovrapposte, le due estremità del foglio devono collimare perfettamente.
→ Once superimposed, the two ends of the sheet must match perfectly.
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Collimare (2)
[kolliˈmare]
(verbo transitivo e intransitivo)
2 (vtr) (ottica (= (physics) optics)) (orientare su un riferimento (= to direct/to steer/to position/ to orient to a reference))
a. → I read an article on how to steer my new binoculars.
2 (vtr) (ottica (= (physics) optics)) (orientare su un riferimento (= to direct/to steer/to position/ to orient to a reference)) to align, to adjust; to collimate
a. Ho letto un articolo su come collimare il mio nuovo binocolo.
→ I read an article on how to steer my new binoculars.
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In the middle (1)
1 (in the centre)
a. → The area in the middle is called the bull's eye.
[Bue (nm)
a. an ox;
b. (informal) a blockhead]
1 (in the centre) al centro (avv)
a. La zona al centro è chiamata occhio di bue.
→ The area in the middle is called the bull's eye.
[Bue (nm)
a. an ox;
b. (informal) a blockhead]
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In the middle (2) (adv)
1 (inside)
a. → This pastry has custard in the middle.
1 (inside) in mezzo
a. In mezzo a questo dolce c'è della crema.
→ This pastry has custard in the middle.
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In the middle (3) (preposizione)
1 (at the centre of)
a. → The Temple of Confucius is in the middle of the city.
1 In the middle of (sth) (prep) (at the centre of) al centro di
a. Il tempio di Confucio si trova nel centro della città.
→ The Temple of Confucius is in the middle of the city.
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In the middle (4) (preposizione)
2 (time period) (specifico: della notte)
b. → Audrey was awoken by a noise in the middle of the night.
2 in the middle of (sth) (prep)
(time period) nel mezzo di, nel bel mezzo di (prep);
(specifico: della notte) nel cuore di (prep)
b. Audrey fu svegliata da un rumore nel mezzo della notte.;
Audrey fu svegliata da un rumore nel cuore della notte.
→ Audrey was awoken by a noise in the middle of the night.
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In the middle (5)
3 in the middle of (sth) (prep) (among)
c. → In the middle of the skyscrapers stood one tiny house.
[Grattacielo (nm)
→ a skyscraper]
[Casetta piccolina (nf)
→ a tiny house]
3 in the middle of (sth) (prep) (among) in mezzo a (qlcs), nel mezzo di (qlcs); fra, tra (prep)
c. In mezzo ai grattacieli sorgeva una casetta piccolina.
→ In the middle of the skyscrapers stood one tiny house.
[Grattacielo (nm)
→ a skyscraper]
[Casetta piccolina (nf)
→ a tiny house]
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In the middle (6)
4 I (still involved in) nel bel mezzo di (prep)
d. → We were in the middle of an argument when the phone rang.
4 In the middle of (sth) (prep) (still involved in) nel bel mezzo di (prep)
d. Eravamo nel bel mezzo di una discussione quando ha suonato il telefono.
→ We were in the middle of an argument when the phone rang.
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In the middle of doing (sth) (1)
(preposizione)
1 (still doing) stare facendo (qlcs)
a. → I can't talk to you now. I am in the middle of fixing dinner.
1 (still doing) stare facendo (qlcs)
a. Non posso parlare con te adesso. Sto preparando la cena.
→ I can't talk to you now. I am in the middle of fixing dinner.
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In the middle of nowhere (expr)
1 (figurative) (in an insignificant place) in mezzo al nulla (loc avv); nulla, niente (nm); (gergale, volgare) in culo ai lupi (loc avv)
a. → Richard lived out in the middle of nowhere.
1 (figurative) (in an insignificant place) in mezzo al nulla (loc avv); nulla, niente (nm); (gergale, volgare) in culo ai lupi (loc avv)
a. @Richard viveva in mezzo al nulla.; Richard viveva nel bel mezzo del nulla.
→ Richard lived out in the middle of nowhere.
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Piggy in the middle (UK)
1 (ball game) (gioco per bambini) scemo in mezzo; gioco del torello (nm)
[Torello (nm)
bull, bullock, un toro giovane; spesso come simbolo di vigoria fisica, con una sfumatura di compiacimento [= a young bull; often as a symbol of physical vigour, with a tinge of complacency]]
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Smack in the middle (adv)
1 (informal) (right in the centre) dritto nel centro
a. → The golfer's shot landed smack in the middle of the lake.
1 (informal) (right in the centre) dritto nel centro
a. Il tiro del golfista andò a finire dritto nel centro del lago.
→ The golfer's shot landed smack in the middle of the lake.
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To argue
1 (quarrel) discutere, litigare (= to discuss, to quarrel) (vi); (informale) bisticciare (= to bicker)
a. → Even newlyweds sometimes argue.
[Ogni tanto
→ once in a while]
1 (quarrel) discutere, litigare (= to discuss, to quarrel) (vi); (informale) bisticciare (= to bicker)
a. Anche i novelli sposi litigano ogni tanto.
→ Even newlyweds sometimes argue.
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To squabble
1 (quarrel, argue) litigare, bisticciare, discutere (= to argue, to quarrel, to discuss)
a. → My three boys drive me crazy; they are always squabbling.
1 (quarrel, argue) litigare, bisticciare, discutere (= to argue, to quarrel, to discuss)
a. I miei tre figli mi stanno facendo impazzire: litigano in continuazione.
→ My three boys drive me crazy; they are always squabbling.
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To wrangle
1 (argue) discutere su (qlcs), litigare su (qlcs),
discutere (= to discuss (sth.), to argue about (sth.), to quarrel)
a. → Nigel wrangled until he was satisfied that he had got the best possible deal.
1 (argue) discutere su (qlcs), litigare su (qlcs),
discutere (= to discuss (sth.), to argue about (sth.), to quarrel)
a. Nigel discusse finché non fu soddisfatto di aver ottenuto il miglior affare possibile.
→ Nigel wrangled until he was satisfied that he had got the best possible deal.
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To parley
1 (talk, discuss) discutere
a. → The two heads of state are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss a solution to the current situation.
[Capo di stato
→ head of state]
[Incontrarsi
→ to meet]
1 (talk, discuss) discutere
a. Domani i due capi di Stato si incontreranno per discutere una soluzione alla situazione attuale.
→ The two heads of state are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss a solution to the current situation.
[Capo di stato
→ head of state]
[Incontrarsi
→ to meet]
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To tussle
1 (to fight, to scuffle) azzuffarsi, picchiarsi;
lottare, discutere (= to fight, to quarrel; to fight, to argue)
a. → The girls tussled until a teacher broke them up.
[Ragazzina (nf)
→ a little girl]
1 (to fight, to scuffle) azzuffarsi, picchiarsi;
lottare, discutere (= to fight, to quarrel; to fight, to argue)
a. Le ragazzine si sono azzuffate finché non le ha divise un'insegnante.
→ The girls tussled until a teacher broke them up.
[Ragazzina (nf)
→ a little girl]
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To argue
1 (to reason, to debate) discutere
a. → He will not listen to emotional outbursts, but prefers to argue rationally.
[Cedere agli sfoghi emozionali
→ to give in to emotional outbursts]
1 (to reason, to debate) discutere
a. Non cede agli sfoghi emozionali, ma preferisce discutere razionalmente.
→ He will not listen to emotional outbursts, but prefers to argue rationally.
[Cedere agli sfoghi emozionali
→ to give in to emotional outbursts]
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To argue about (sth) (with s.o.)
1 (to disagree) litigare per, discutere per; (informale) bisticciare per
a. → My friend always argues about money with her husband.
[Per questioni di soldi
→ on the issues of money]
1 (to disagree) litigare per, discutere per; (informale) bisticciare per
a. La mia amica discute sempre per questioni di soldi col marito.
→ My friend always argues about money with her husband.
[Per questioni di soldi
→ on the issues of money]
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To skirmish
1 (to engage in brief conflict) avere una schermaglia; scaramucciare, discutere; scontrarsi (= to have a skirmish; to skirmish; to argue; to clash)
a. → Troops skirmished with rebel forces that day.
1 (to engage in brief conflict) avere una schermaglia; scaramucciare, discutere; scontrarsi (= to have a skirmish; to skirmish; to argue; to clash)
a. Quel giorno le truppe si scontrarono con delle forze ribelli.
→ Troops skirmished with rebel forces that day.
[Scaramucciare (vt)
1 (non com.) Battersi in una scaramuccia.
2 (non com.) (fig.) Partecipare a polemiche poco importanti.]
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To discuss (1)
1 ((of speech, article) to be about) trattare, riguardare, discutere (= to deal with, to consider, to discuss)
a. → This article discusses the death penalty.
1 ((of speech, article) to be about) trattare, riguardare, discutere (= to deal with, to consider, to discuss)
a. Questo articolo tratta la pena di morte.
→ This article discusses the death penalty.
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To discuss sth. (2)
2 (talk about) discutere di, parlare di, discutere su; (formale) disquisire di, disquisire su [= to discuss about, to talk about, to discuss about; (formal) to discuss about, to debate about]
a. → They discussed politics for an hour.
2 (talk about) discutere di, parlare di, discutere su; (formale) disquisire di, disquisire su [= to discuss about, to talk about, to discuss about; (formal) to discuss about, to debate about]
a. Hanno discusso di politica per un'ora.
→ They discussed politics for an hour.
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To discuss sth. (3)
3 (speech, article: be about) trattare, riguardare, discutere [= to deal with, to consider, to discuss]
a. → This article discusses the death penalty.
3 (speech, article: be about) trattare, riguardare, discutere [= to deal with, to consider, to discuss]
a. Questo articolo tratta la pena di morte.
→ This article discusses the death penalty.
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To have words (with)
1 (angry conversation) litigare, discutere; (formale) avere un diverbio [= to argue, to discuss; (formal) to have an argument]
a. → They exchanged words, and he left very upset.
1 (angry conversation) litigare, discutere; (formale) avere un diverbio [= to argue, to discuss; (formal) to have an argument]
a. Hanno discusso e lui se n'è andato molto irritato.; Hanno avuto un diverbio, e lui se n'è andato molto irritato.
→ They exchanged words, and he left very upset.
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To debate sth. (1(1))
1(1) (to argue a topic, point) dibattere, discutere; trattare, esaminare; (to have a formal debate) dibattere, discutere
a. → The member of the panel debated the merits of raising taxes.
[Rialzo delle tasse (nm)
→ a rise in taxes]
1(1) (to argue a topic, point) dibattere, discutere; trattare, esaminare; (to have a formal debate) dibattere, discutere
a. I membri del comitato hanno discusso i vantaggi di un rialzo delle tasse.
→ The member of the panel debated the merits of raising taxes.
[Rialzo delle tasse (nm)
→ a rise in taxes]
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To debate sth. (1(2))
1(2) (to argue a topic, point) dibattere, discutere; trattare, esaminare; (to have a formal debate) dibattere, discutere
b. → The teams were still debating when we left.
1(2) (to argue a topic, point) dibattere, discutere; trattare, esaminare; (to have a formal debate) dibattere, discutere
b. Le squadre stavano ancora discutendo quando ce ne siamo andati.
→ The teams were still debating when we left.
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To debate what/whether
1 (to try to decide) dibattere, discutere
a. → The government is debating whether to hold a referendum on this topic.
1 (to try to decide) dibattere, discutere
a. Il governo sta dibattendo se tenere o meno un referendum su questo argomento.
→ The government is debating whether to hold a referendum on this topic.
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To dispute / to challenge (sth)
1 (to challenge) contestare, discutere, mettere in discussione [= to dispute, to discuss, to question]
a. → The scientist disputed his colleagues' findings.
1 (to challenge) contestare, discutere, mettere in discussione [= to dispute, to discuss, to question]
a. Lo scienziato ha contestato i risultati dei colleghi.
→ The scientist disputed his colleagues' findings.
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To dispute (1)
1 (argue) discutere
a. → The committee is always disputing and never actually makes any decisions.
[Commissione (nf)
→ a committee]
1 (argue) discutere
a. La commissione sta sempre a discutere senza mai decidere nulla.
→ The committee is always disputing and never actually makes any decisions.
[Commissione (nf)
→ a committee]
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To dispute (sth) (2)
2 (to challenge) contestare, discutere, mettere in discussione [= to dispute, to discuss, to question]
a. → The scientist disputed his colleagues' findings.
2 (to challenge) contestare, discutere, mettere in discussione [= to dispute, to discuss, to question]
a. Lo scienziato ha contestato i risultati dei colleghi.
→ The scientist disputed his colleagues' findings.
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To have a barney (v expr, UK, slang)
1 (argue, quarrel) litigare, discutere
a. → Sid and Jenny have had a barney - they are not speaking to each other anymore.
1 (argue, quarrel) litigare, discutere
a. → Sid e Jenny hanno avuto una lite - non si parlano più.; Sid e Jenny hanno litigato - non si parlano più.
→ Sid and Jenny have had a barney - they are not speaking to each other anymore.
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To battle it out (with s.o.) (1(1))
(verbo espressione)
1(1) (informal) (compete) battagliare, discutere
a. → At the meeting, there was hours of fighting over the new corporate structure.
[Assetto societario (nm)
→ a corporate structure]
1(1) (informal) (compete) battagliare, discutere
a. Alla riunione si è battagliato per ore sul nuovo assetto societario.
→ At the meeting, there was hours of fighting over the new corporate structure.
[Assetto societario (nm)
→ a corporate structure]
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To battle it out (with s.o.) (1(2))
(verbo espressione)
b. → Todd and Tina usually do not compete, but this time they battled it out.
b. @Di solito Todd e Tina non competono, ma questa volta si sono battagliati.;
Solitamente Todd e Tina non competono, ma questa volta si sono dati battaglia.
→ Todd and Tina usually do not compete, but this time they battled it out.
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To argue / to defend a case in court (1(1))
1(1) (case, point of view: to put forward) (caso in tribunale) discutere
a. → The defendant hired a lawyer to argue his case before the court.
[Imputato (nm)
→ a defendant]
[Dinanzi a
→ in front of]
1(1) (case, point of view: to put forward) (caso in tribunale) discutere
a. L'imputato ha assunto un avvocato per discutere il caso dinanzi al tribunale.
→ The defendant hired a lawyer to argue his case before the court.
[Imputato (nm)
→ a defendant]
[Dinanzi a
→ in front of]
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To argue / to defend a case in court (1(2))
1(2) (case, point of view: to put forward) (caso in tribunale) discutere
b. → Nancy likes to argue her point of view.
1(2) (case, point of view: to put forward) (caso in tribunale) discutere
b. @Le piace a Nancy a discutere il suo parere.; A Nancy piace sostenere il suo punto di vista.
→ Nancy likes to argue her point of view.
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To treat, to address (a subject)
1 (literature: depiction) (letteratura) trattare, discutere, esaminare, analizzare, affrontare [= to deal with, to discuss, to examine, to analyse, to tackle]
a. → I like this book's treatment of children.
1 (literature: depiction) (letteratura) trattare, discutere, esaminare, analizzare, affrontare [= to deal with, to discuss, to examine, to analyse, to tackle]
a. Mi piace il modo in cui questo libro tratta dei bambini.
→ I like this book's treatment of children.
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To fence (verbally)
1 (figurative) (to argue) discutere, battibeccare [= to discuss, to bicker]
a. → The two professors had been fencing over the subject for years.
1 (figurative) (to argue) discutere, battibeccare [= to discuss, to bicker]
a. I due professori hanno battibeccato sulla materia per anni.
→ The two professors had been fencing over the subject for years.
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To palaver (dated)
1 (to parley, to confer) discutere, parlamentare, conferire [= to discuss, to parley, to confer]
a. → The two gentlemen palavered together as they walked through the park.
1 (to parley, to confer) discutere, parlamentare, conferire [= to discuss, to parley, to confer]
a. I due gentiluomini discutevano mentre passeggiavano nel parco.
→ The two gentlemen palavered together as they walked through the park.
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To disagree with (s.o.)
1 (to argue) discutere
a. → I disagreed with my last girlfriend frequently and quite vocally until we finally broke up.
[Animatamente
1 (concitatamente (= excitedly)) animatedly, heated; (friendly) animated, lively]
1 (to argue) discutere
a. Discutevo spesso e animatamente con la mia ultima ragazza finché alla fine non ci siamo lasciati.
→ I disagreed with my last girlfriend frequently and quite vocally until we finally broke up.
[Animatamente
1 (concitatamente (= excitedly)) animatedly, heated; (friendly) animated, lively]
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To table (an issue)
1 (UK) (deal with sth.) discutere, affrontare (= to discuss, to deal with); (figurato: discutere in modo teorico (= figurative: discuss theoretically)) studiare a tavolino (= to study at a table)
a. → This matter needs to be dealt with immediately.
1 (UK) (deal with sth.) discutere, affrontare (= to discuss, to deal with); (figurato: discutere in modo teorico (= figurative: discuss theoretically)) studiare a tavolino (= to study at a table)
a. Questa questione deve essere affrontata immediatamente.
→ This matter needs to be dealt with immediately.
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To treat a topic
1 (cover, in a text or speech) affrontare, trattare, discutere [= to deal with, to deal with, to discuss]
a. → The article did not even treat the main issue.
1 (cover, in a text or speech) affrontare, trattare, discutere [= to deal with, to deal with, to discuss]
a. L'articolo non affrontava nemmeno la questione principale.
→ The article did not even treat the main issue.
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To hold forth, to speak at length
1 (to talk at length) parlare per ore, discorrere per ore, discorrere a lungo, discutere a lungo [= to talk for hours, to converse for hours, to have a long talk, to discuss at length]
a. → Prince Charles could hold forth for hours on the subject of architecture.
1 (to talk at length) parlare per ore, discorrere per ore, discorrere a lungo, discutere a lungo [= to talk for hours, to converse for hours, to have a long talk, to discuss at length]
a. Il principe Carlo potrebbe discorrere per ore sul tema dell'architettura.
→ Prince Charles could hold forth for hours on the subject of architecture.
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To thrash (sth) out (1(1))
1(1) (informal, figurative) (to debate intensely) (figurato: discutere a fondo) sviscerare; discutere a fondo, analizzare nel dettaglio [= (figurative: to discuss in depth) to dissect; to discuss in depth, to analyse in detail]
a. → Bob and Jane were determined to thrash out their marital problems.
1(1) (informal, figurative) (to debate intensely) (figurato: discutere a fondo) sviscerare; discutere a fondo, analizzare nel dettaglio [= (figurative: to discuss in depth) to dissect; to discuss in depth, to analyse in detail]
a. Bob e Jane erano decisi a sviscerare i loro problemi matrimoniali.
→ Bob and Jane were determined to thrash out their marital problems.
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To thrash (sth) out (1(2))
1(2) (informal, figurative) (to debate intensely) (figurato: discutere a fondo) sviscerare; discutere a fondo, analizzare nel dettaglio [= (figurative: to discuss in depth) to dissect; to discuss in depth, to analyse in detail]
b. → Congress has been thrashing it out for months.
1(2) (informal, figurative) (to debate intensely) (figurato: discutere a fondo) sviscerare; discutere a fondo, analizzare nel dettaglio [= (figurative: to discuss in depth) to dissect; to discuss in depth, to analyse in detail]
b. Il Congresso sta discutendo a fondo la questione da mesi.
→ Congress has been thrashing it out for months.
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To hash sth out (1(1))
1(1) (informal) (negotiate, discuss (sth)) discutere, negoziare; trovare un compromesso su; chiarire (= to clarify)
a. → Peter and Frank hashed out their differences and are friends again.
[Le divergenze
→ differences, arguments]
1(1) (informal) (negotiate, discuss (sth)) discutere, negoziare; trovare un compromesso su; chiarire (= to clarify)
a. Peter e Frank hanno chiarito le loro divergenze e sono di nuovo amici.
→ Peter and Frank hashed out their differences and are friends again.
[Le divergenze
→ differences, arguements]
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To hash sth out (1(2))
1(2) (informal) (negotiate, discuss (sth)) discutere, negoziare; trovare un compromesso su; chiarire (= to clarify)
b. → Ella and I have finally hashed out the details of our business plan.
b. Io ed Ella abbiamo finalmente discusso i dettagli del nostro business plan.
→ Ella and I have finally hashed out the details of our business plan.
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To kick sth around (in discussion)
1 (vtr phrasal sep) (informal, figurative) (consider, debate: an idea) discutere, analizzare [= to discuss, to analyse]
2 (UK, informal, figurative) (to consider, to debate: an idea) discutere, vagliare, esaminare [= to discuss, to sift, to examine]
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To bat (sth) around (in conversation)
1 (figurative, informal) (discuss casually) chiacchierare di, parlare di, discutere di
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To go into sth in detail
1 (figurative, informal) (to discuss, to explain (sth)) parlare di, discutere di
a. → It is a long story; let us not go into it right now.
1 (figurative, informal) (to discuss, to explain (sth)) parlare di, discutere di
a. È una lunga storia: non iniziamo a parlarne adesso.
→ It is a long story; let us not go into it right now.
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To talk over (sth)
1 (discuss) parlare di (qlcs), discutere di (qlcs)
a. → Let us talk over your college plans.
1 (discuss) parlare di (qlcs), discutere di (qlcs)
a. Parliamo dei tuoi progetti per l'università.
→ Let us talk over your college plans.
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To deal with (an issue)
1 (to be concerned with) trattare, discutere, parlare di; occuparsi di
a. → This book deals with history.
1 (to be concerned with) trattare, discutere, parlare di; occuparsi di
a. Questo libro tratta di storia.
→ This book deals with history.
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To be up for debate
1 (open to discussion) (idiomatico) se ne può discutere; (letteralmente, formale) aperto al dibattito
a. → The future of Britain's nuclear weapons system is up for debate.
1 (open to discussion) (idiomatico) se ne può discutere; (letteralmente, formale) aperto al dibattito
a. @Il futuro del sistema di armi nucleari della Gran Bretagna è oggetto di dibattito.; Il futuro del sistema di armi nucleari della Gran Bretagna è aperto al dibattito.
→ The future of Britain's nuclear weapons system is up for debate.
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To brainstorm
1 (idea-gathering exercise) fare brainstorming (nm): raccogliere le idee, discutere in gruppo
a. → The morning's brainstorming had been productive and the team had lots of new ideas.
[Sviluppare
→ to develop]
1 (idea-gathering exercise) fare brainstorming (nm): raccogliere le idee, discutere in gruppo
a. Il brainstorming della mattina era stato produttivo e il gruppo sviluppò molte nuove idee.
→ The morning's brainstorming had been productive and the team had lots of new ideas.
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Debater
(s.o. who discusses an issue) persona a cui piace discutere
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Discussion group, a
1 (discussion group) gruppo informale che si incontra per discutere argomenti che interessano membri del gruppo (nm)
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To discuss (sth) / To discuss (sth) further (1(1))
1(1) (speech, article: be about) trattare, riguardare, discutere [= to deal with, to consider, to discuss]
a. → This article discusses the death penalty.
1(1) (speech, article: be about) trattare, riguardare, discutere [= to deal with, to consider, to discuss]
a. Questo articolo tratta la pena di morte.
→ This article discusses the death penalty.
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To discuss (sth) / To discuss (sth) further (1(2))
1(2) (talk more about) discutere ulteriormente [= to discuss further]
a. I genitori possono organizzare una riunione con la scuola per discutere ulteriormente la questione.
→ Parents can arrange a meeting with the school to discuss the matter further.
1(2) (talk more about) discutere ulteriormente [= to discuss further]
a. I genitori possono organizzare una riunione con la scuola per discutere ulteriormente la questione.
→ Parents can arrange a meeting with the school to discuss the matter further.
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To have words (with s.o.)
1 (argue) discutere di (qlcs)
a. → I told my boss that if he kept cutting the funding for my project, we would have to have words.
1 (argue) discutere di (qlcs)
a. Ho detto al mio capo che se continuava a tagliare i fondi per il mio progetto avremmo dovuto discuterne.
→ I told my boss that if he kept cutting the funding for my project, we would have to have words.
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To have a discussion (v expr)
1 (to converse, to discuss, to debate) discutere, dibattere, dialogare; (colloquiale) fare due chiacchiere
a. → We need to have a discussion about where to vacation this year.
1 (to converse, to discuss, to debate) discutere, dibattere, dialogare; (colloquiale) fare due chiacchiere
a. Dobbiamo discutere di dove andare in vacanza quest'anno.
→ We need to have a discussion about where to vacation this year.
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To have a run-in with (sb/sth)
1 (to quarrel with) bisticciare con, litigare con, discutere con [= to argue with, to quarrel with, to argue with]
a. → I had a run-in with my brother yesterday over whose turn it was to borrow the car.
1 (to quarrel with) bisticciare con, litigare con, discutere con [= to argue with, to quarrel with, to argue with]
a. Ieri ho litigato con mio fratello riguardo a chi toccasse prendere la macchina.
→ I had a run-in with my brother yesterday over whose turn it was to borrow the car.
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To transact business
1 (to have commercial dealings) parlare di affari, discutere di affari
a. → I prefer to transact business at a fine restaurant instead of in the boardroom.
[Sala di consiglio (nf)
→ a boardroom]
1 (to have commercial dealings) parlare di affari, discutere di affari
a. Preferisco parlare di affari in un bel ristorante piuttosto che in sala di consiglio.
→ I prefer to transact business at a fine restaurant instead of in the boardroom.
[Sala di consiglio (nf)
→ a boardroom]
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To go to the mat (v expr)
(to argue intensely (= discutere intensamente)) discutere animatamente
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To squabble
1 (to quarrel, to argue) litigare, bisticciare, discutere [= to argue, to quarrel, to discuss]
a. → My three boys drive me crazy; they're always squabbling.
[In continuazione
without ceasing, continuously]
1 (to quarrel, to argue) litigare, bisticciare, discutere [= to argue, to quarrel, to discuss]
a. I miei tre figli mi stanno facendo impazzire: litigano in continuazione.
→ My three boys drive me crazy; they're always squabbling.
[In continuazione
without ceasing, continuously]
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To have talks
1 (hold discussions to resolve (sth)) discutere, dibattere
a. → Employers and trade union representatives are having talks to see if the dispute can be resolved without a strike.
[Datore di lavoro
→ an employer]
[Rappresentanto sindacalo
→ a union representative]
[Controversia
→ a dispute]
[Uno sciopero
→ a strike]
1 (hold discussions to resolve (sth)) discutere, dibattere
a. Datori di lavoro e rappresentanti sindacali stanno tenendo colloqui per verificare se la controversia possa essere risolta senza uno sciopero.
→ Employers and trade union representatives are having talks to see if the dispute can be resolved without a strike.
[Datore di lavoro
→ an employer]
[Rappresentanto sindacalo
→ a union representative]
[Controversia
→ a dispute]
[Uno sciopero
→ a strike]
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To argue endlessly over/about (sth)
1 (figurative) (to disagree constantly) litigare continuamente su (qlcs), discutere continuamente su (qlcs)
a. → The two brothers argue endlessly over who is better at basketball.
1 (figurative) (to disagree constantly) litigare continuamente su (qlcs), discutere continuamente su (qlcs)
a. @I due fratelli si litigano continuamente su cui sia il migliore nel giocare di pallacanestra.;
I due fratelli litigano all'infinito su chi sia il più bravo a basket.
→ The two brothers argue endlessly over who is better at basketball.
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In dispute with (sb) about (sth)
1 (in disagreement) in disaccordo con (qlcn) su (qlcs), in contrasto con (qlcn) su (qlcs); discutere con (qlcn) riguardo a (qlcs), litigare con (qlcn) per (qlcs)
a. → I am in dispute with my neighbour about whose job it is to mend the fence between us.
[Spettare (vtr)
1 (competere (= to be due)) to be up to, to be entitled to, to be due to
2 (essere di pertinenza (= to be relevant)) to be under the responsibility of
3 (riguardare, concernere (= to concern, to concern)) to concern, to rest with, to pertain to, to be one's business
4 Spettare a (vi) (essere di competenza di (qlcn) (= to be within the competence of (s.o.)) to be the responsibility of]
1 (in disagreement) in disaccordo con (qlcn) su (qlcs), in contrasto con (qlcn) su (qlcs); discutere con (qlcn) riguardo a (qlcs), litigare con (qlcn) per (qlcs)
a. Sto discutendo con il mio vicino riguardo a chi spetti riparare la staccionata che ci separa.
→ I am in dispute with my neighbour about whose job it is to mend the fence between us.
[Spettare (vtr)
1 (competere (= to be due)) to be up to, to be entitled to, to be due to
2 (essere di pertinenza (= to be relevant)) to be under the responsibility of
3 (riguardare, concernere (= to concern, to concern)) to concern, to rest with, to pertain to, to be one's business
4 Spettare a (vi) (essere di competenza di (qlcn) (= to be within the competence of (s.o.)) to be the responsibility of]
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To talk shop (informal, figurative)
1 (discussion of work out of hours) (fuori dall'orario lavorativo) parlare di lavoro,
discutere di lavoro
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To tussle
1 (fight, scuffle) azzuffarsi, picchiarsi; lottare, discutere [= to fight, to brawl; to fight, to argue]
a. → The girls tussled until a teacher broke them up.
1 (fight, scuffle) azzuffarsi, picchiarsi; lottare, discutere [= to fight, to brawl; to fight, to argue]
a. Le ragazzine si sono azzuffate finché non le ha divise un'insegnante.
→ The girls tussled until a teacher broke them up.
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To wrangle over (sth)
1 (to argue about) discutere di (qlcs), litigare per (qlcs)
a. → The two men were wrangling over the price of the car.
1 (to argue about) discutere di (qlcs), litigare per (qlcs)
a. I due uomini discutevano del prezzo dell'auto.
→ The two men were wrangling over the price of the car.
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To discuss (sth) with (sb)
1 (to talk about with) discutere con (qlc) di (qlcs);
parlare con (qlcn) di (qlcs)
a. → Peter agreed to discuss the matter with his father.
[Acconsentire (vtr)
→ to agree, to consent, to acquiesce to assent]
1 (to talk about with) discutere con (qlc) di (qlcs);
parlare con (qlcn) di (qlcs)
a. Peter acconsentì a discutere col padre della questione.
→ Peter agreed to discuss the matter with his father.
[Acconsentire (vtr)
→ to agree, to consent, to acquiesce to assent]
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To have words with
1 (angry conversation) litigare, discutere (vi); (formale) avere un diverbio
a. → They exchanged words, and he left very upset.
1 (angry conversation) litigare, discutere (vi); (formale) avere un diverbio
a. Hanno discusso e lui se n'è andato molto irritato.; Hanno avuto un diverbio, e lui se n'è andato molto irritato.
→ They exchanged words, and he left very upset.
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To dialogue with (s.o.)
1 (to discuss, to negotiate) dialogare con, discutere con
a. → The president sent the ambassador to dialog with local officials about the disputed territory.
[Funzionari locali
→ local officials]
[Il territorio conteso
→ the disputed territory]
1 (to discuss, to negotiate) dialogare con, discutere con
a. Il presidente inviò l'ambasciatore a dialogare con i funzionari locali riguardo al territorio conteso.
→ The president sent the ambassador to dialog with local officials about the disputed territory.
[Funzionari locali
→ local officials]
[Il territorio conteso
→ the disputed territory]
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To debate what/whether (1)
1 (to try to decide) dibattere, discutere
a. → The government is debating whether to hold a referendum on this topic.
1 (to try to decide) dibattere, discutere
a. Il governo sta dibattendo se tenere o meno un referendum su questo argomento.
→ The government is debating whether to hold a referendum on this topic.
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To debate (2)
2 (to have a formal debate) dibattere, discutere
a. → The teams were still debating when we left.
2 (to have a formal debate) dibattere, discutere
a. Le squadre stavano ancora discutendo quando ce ne siamo andati.
→ The teams were still debating when we left.
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To debate (3)
3 to debate (s.o.) (have formal debate with) dibattere con, discutere con
a. → Julie had to debate the best speaker in the district.
3 to debate (s.o.) (have formal debate with) dibattere con, discutere con
a. Julie ha dovuto dibattere con il miglior oratore della zona.
→ Julie had to debate the best speaker in the district.
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To reason with (sb)
1 (try to persuade (s.o.)) ragionare con; (per persuadere) discutere con, parlare con
a. → He wants to quit, but she is going to try to reason with him.
1 (try to persuade (s.o.)) ragionare con; (per persuadere) discutere con, parlare con
a. Lui vuole lasciarla, ma lei vuole cercare di ragionare con lui.
→ He wants to quit, but she is going to try to reason with him.
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To treat, to address
1 (literature: depiction) (letteratura) trattare, discutere, esaminare, analizzare, affrontare
a. → I like this book's treatment of children.
1 (literature: depiction) (letteratura) trattare, discutere, esaminare, analizzare, affrontare
a. Mi piace il modo in cui questo libro tratta dei bambini.
→ I like this book's treatment of children.
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To fence
1 (figurato) (to argue) discutere, battibeccare [= to discuss, to bicker]
a. → The two professors had been fencing over the subject for years.
1 (figurato) (to argue) discutere, battibeccare [= to discuss, to bicker]
a. I due professori hanno battibeccato sulla materia per anni.
→ The two professors had been fencing over the subject for years.
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Clown (1)
1 (for children) clown, pagliaccio (nm)
a. → To the children's surprise, a clown came to the birthday party.
b. → (bright orange striped fish) clown fish
1 (for children) clown, pagliaccio (nm)
a. Con gran sorpresa dei bambini, un clown arrivò alla festa di compleanno.
→ To the children's surprise, a clown came to the birthday party.
b. Pesce pagliaccio (nm)
→ (bright orange striped fish) clown fish
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Clown (2)
2 (joking person) (figurato: di persona) clown, pagliaccio; buffone (nm)
a. → Stop being a clown and get to work.
3 (rude, clumsy person) (figurato) pagliaccio (nm)
a. → Call security to escort this clown out of the building.
2 (joking person) (figurato: di persona) clown, pagliaccio; buffone (nm)
a. Smettila di fare il buffone e torna al lavoro!
→ Stop being a clown and get to work.
3 (rude, clumsy person) (figurato) pagliaccio (nm)
a. Chiama la sicurezza e fai accompagnare all'uscita questo pagliaccio.
→ Call security to escort this clown out of the building.
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To clown around (1(1))
1(1) (act like a clown; play the fool, behave in a silly way) (figurato: di persona) fare il pagliaccio; fare il buffone (vtr)
a. → Jeremy was clowning during class and didn't finish his work.
1(1) (act like a clown; play the fool, behave in a silly way) (figurato: di persona) fare il pagliaccio; fare il buffone (vtr)
a. Jeremy ha fatto il pagliaccio durante la lezione e non ha terminato il compito.
→ Jeremy was clowning during class and didn't finish his work.
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To clown around (1(2))
1(2) (act like a clown; play the fool, behave in a silly way) (figurato: di persona) fare il pagliaccio; fare il buffone (vtr)
b. → One can never take him seriously; he's always clowning around.
1(2) (act like a clown; play the fool, behave in a silly way) (figurato: di persona) fare il pagliaccio; fare il buffone (vtr)
b. Non si può prenderlo sul serio, fa sempre il buffone.
→ One can never take him seriously; he's always clowning around.
