All the words are indicated/translated according to the corresponding context.
All verbs with irregular form in the present tense (-isc-) are highlighted.
IL BEL PAESE
1. Italiano… Italian…
immagine f picture
conoscere to know
parola f word
informazione f piece of information
lingua f language
musica f music
gastronomia f gastronomy
cinema m cinema
moda f fashion
2. Come suona l’italiano How Italian sounds
aggettivo m adjective
romantico/-a romantic
musicale musical
veloce fast
bello/-a Beautiful
ascoltare to listen to
3. Capisci l’italiano? Do you understand Italian?
capire (-isc-) to understand
biglietto m ticket
orario m time, timetable
compagno/-a partner
biblioteca f library
strada f street, road
ristorante m restaurant
metro (metropolitana) f underground, subway
museo m museum
CIAO A TUTTI!
2. Ci presentiamo Let’s introduce ourselves
buongiorno Good morning!
insegnante m/f teacher
chiamarsi my name is… (to be called)
vostro/-a your (possessive adj for 2 person pl.)
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essere to be
3. Come stai? How are you?
formale formal
informale informal
ciao Hello, bye
stare to be
bene well, fine
grazie thank you
come ti chiami? what’s your name?
presentare to introduce
amico/-a friend
mio/-a my
piacere! pleased to meet you/ how
do you do
scusate sorry, excuse me
a presto see you soon
come stai? / come sta? How are you? / How are you, sir/madam/Mr./Mrs.? (formal) molto bene, grazie! very well, thank you!
non c’è male not bad
molto lieto/-a! pleased to meet you!
appuntamento m appointment, engagement, meeting
arrivederci Goodbye
arrivederLa Goodbye, Mr/Mrs/Sir/Madam buona giornata Have a nice day
arrivare to arrive/to get (somewhere)
andare via to leave/to go away
4. Documenti d’identità Identity cards
medico m doctor
medicina f medicine
guidare to drive
macchina f car
cognome m surname
nome m first name, given name
ABBREVIATIONS
f feminine pl Plural m masculine sg Singular
Glossario per unità
Germania Germany
Brasile Brazil
Australia Australia
Russia Russia
Olanda Holland
Stati Uniti United States
Senegal Senegal
Giappone Japan
paese m nation, country
intervista f interview
lingua f language
cinese Chinese
arabo/-a Arab, Arabic (referred to language or culture)
portoghese Portuguese
per for, out of
amore m love
lavoro m work
estero m abroad
letteratura f literature
Grammatica Grammar
spagnolo/-a Spanish
argentino/-a Argentinian
marocchino/-a Moroccan
francese French
canadese Canadian
senegalese Senegalese
belga Belgian
keniota Kenyan
vietnamita Vietnamese
regione f region
città f city, town
piccolo/-a small, little
professore/-essa m/f teacher
Parole Words
saluto m greeting
Austria Austria
Portogallo Portugal
Croazia Croatia
Colombia Colombia
Cile Chile
colombiano/-a Colombian
nato/-a born
residente resident, residing
professione f profession, job, career
capello m hair
occhio m eye
quando when
quanto how much, how many
anno m year (age: with word quanti
-> quanti anni (pl.) how old)
quale which, what one (with
preposition “in”, where)
dove where
abitare to live, to reside
vivere to live, to reside
in in
5. Moduli d’iscrizione Registration forms iscrizione f registration, enrolment
indirizzo m address
email f e-mail
telefono m telephone
cellulare m mobile phone
fotografia f photography, photo/image cucina f cooking (adj), cuisine, food
via f street, road
6. Studenti d’italiano Italian-class student studente/-essa m/f student
nazionalità f Nationality
motivo m reason
studio m studies
ragazzo/-a boy/girl
russo/-a Russian
contatto m contact
statunitense US-citizen
americano/-a American
perché because, why
amare to love
cinema m cinema
brasiliano/-a Brazilian
sport m sport
tedesco/-a German
arte f art
musica f music
Glossario per unità
3. Una famiglia eccezionale! An exceptional family
fratello m brother
sorella f sister
papà m dad
madre f mother
mamma f mum
genitori m pl parents
cugino/-a cousin
zio/-a uncle / aunt
nonno/-a granddad, grandpa/
grandmother, granny
casa f house
maggiore elder
frequentare to attend (school), to spend time with
nostro/-a our
cassiere/-a check-out assistant
centro m centre
cane m dog
liceo m high school
suocero/-a father-in-law/mother-in-law
animale m animal
dentista m/f dentist
donna f woman, lady
invece instead, whereas
bambino/-a child
rumoroso/-a loud, noisy
vivace lively, vivid, intense
spesso often
allegria f cheerfulness, joy
svizzero/-a Swiss
psicologia f psychology
veterinario/-a veterinarian, vet
norvegese Norwegian
nipote m/f nephew/niece, grandson/
granddaughter 4. Condividere lo spazio To share (living) space
allegro/-a cheerful, happy
aperto/-a outgoing, open
socievole friendly, sociable
condominio m block of flats, apartment building
austriaco/-a Austrian
croato/-a Croatian
cileno/-a Chilean
COSE DI FAMIGLIA
1. Vita famigliare Family life
famigliare family (adj), familial, well- acquainted
2. Tutto il mondo è paese It’s the same the world over residenza f (place of) residence
parlare language
studiare to study, to learn
canto m singing
Pechino Peking (Beijing)
mese m month
fare to do, to make
università f university
presentazione f introduction
Romania Rumania
avere to have
lavorare to work
operaio/-a factory worker
padre m father
figlio/-a son/daughter
albanese Albanian
guida turistica f tourist guide
barista m/f bartender, barista, barman/
barmaid
pensionato/-a pensioner, retired
ma but
però but
e and
filippino/-a Filipino
rumeno/-a Rumanian
elettricista m/f electrician
svedese Swedish
giornalista m/f journalist
sposato/-a married
tassista taxi-driver
cameriere/-a waiter/waitress
maestro/-a primary/elementary school teacher
età f age
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Glossario per unità
denaro m money
meno less
solo/-a alone
più more
sicuro/-a safe
ricevere to receive, to have
un po’ a little
compagnia f company
costo m cost, price
alloggio m accommodation
spazio m room, space
famoso/-a famous, well-known
Grammatica Grammar
Londra London
carino/-a nice, cute, pretty
commesso/-a shop assistant
danese Danish
giovane young
Spagna Spain
Francia France
difficile hard, difficult
ingegnere engineer
Parole Words
grasso/-a fat
antipatico/-a unpleasant, obnoxious
cuoco/-a cook, chef
impiegato/-a employee
architetto m/f architect
psicologo/-a psychologist infermiere/-a male nurse/nurse
scuola f school
supermercato m supermarket
ufficio m office
ospedale m hospital
allora so
dunque well (conj.)
palazzina f block of flats, apartment building
spiegare explain
rapporto m relationship, rapport
collana f necklace
consiglio m advice
piano m floor
tutto/-a all, everything/everyone
castano/-a (chestnut) brown
serio/-a serious, earnest
timido/-a shy
affettuoso/-a affectionate, loving
vicino/-a neighbour
piano terra m ground floor
biondo/-a blond
alto/-a tall
compagno/-a partner
rosso/-a red, ginger (hair)
basso/-a short
divertente m/f funny
anche also, as well
moro/-a dark-haired/brunette
separato/-a separated
dinamico/-a dynamic, active
simpatico/-a likeable, pleasant, nice
secondo/-a second
signore/-a man, gentleman/woman,
lady
anziano/-a elderly, old person
vedovo/-a widower/widow
magro/-a slim, thin
appartamento m flat, apartment
siciliano/-a Sicilian
bello/-a good-looking, handsome/
beautiful
intelligente intelligent
ancora still, yet (negative sentence) fidanzato/-a m/f boyfriend/girlfriend carattere m personality, character
fisico m physique, body (physical features)
stanza f room
silenzioso/-a quiet, peaceful
pagare to pay, to spend
poco little, not very much
rispettoso/-a respectful
vantaggio m advantage, positive aspect
Glossario per unità
contemporaneo/-a contemporary
ora f time, hour
giornata f day
attività f activity
piacevole enjoyable, pleasurable
sera f evening
fine settimana m weekend
esserci to be present (there is, there are)
gente f people
neanche neither
durante during
dopo after
giornale m newspaper
mattina f morning
presto early
anch’io me too, so do I
prendere to have, to drink
caffè m coffee
neanch’io me neither, neither do I disaccordo m to disagree, disagreement 3. Le cose che amo e…
che odio! The things I love and…
that I hate!
odiare hate, not like
camera f bedroom
adolescente m/f teenager
diverso/-a different
disordinato/-a untidy, messy
sportivo/-a athletic (sports person)
ordinato/-a tidy, neat
sedentario/-a lazy, sedentary studioso/-a diligent, studious
disordine m untidiness, mess
un sacco a lot
fumetto m comics
sopportare to bear, to stand
gruppo m group
curioso/-a curious
vanitoso/-a vain, conceited
curare to take care of
aspetto m look, appearance
conoscere to meet, to discover, to find out
Suoni Sounds
angolo m corner
alzarsi to get up, to wake up
capire under stand
compito m homework, assignment
I GUSTI SONO GUSTI
2. Tempo libero e cultura Leisure time and culture
cultura f culture
teatro m theatre
festa f holiday, party
divertimento m entertainment, pastime tempo libero m leisure time, spare time
benessere m wellness
andare to go
concerto m concert
ascoltare to listen to
radio f radio
guardare to watch
TV (televisione) f TV (television)
leggere to read
libro m book
rivista f magazine
museo m museum
mostra f exhibition
monumento m monument
piacere to like, to enjoy
passatempo m pastime, Hobby
preferito/-a favourite
nazionale national
etnico/-a ethnic
pranzo m lunch
cena f dinner
palestra f gym, Sport centre
centro benessere m wellness centre, health club, spa
fuori outdoor, outside
lettore/trice m/f reader
cucinare to cook
visitare to visit, to go sightseeing
preparare to prepare, to cook
piatto m dish
davvero?! really?
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Glossario per unità
positivo/-a positive
negativo/-a negative
neutro/-a neutral
Grammatica Grammar
adorare to love (to worship)
pasta al dente “pasta al dente” (of food, typically pasta) cooked so as to be still firm when bitten
romantico/-a romantic
detestare to hate
fantascienza f Science-Fiction
indipendente independent (indie movie)
danza f dancing (dance)
camminare to walk, to go on foot
riso m rice
passeggiata f walk, stroll
bianco/-a white
Parole Words
ideale ideal
suonare to play (an instrument)
chitarra f guitar
moltissimo very much
estroverso/-a extrovert, outgoing
disorganizzato/-a unorganised, badly organised
introverso/-a introverted, closed off
asociale withdrawn, solitary, anti- social
chiuso/-a shy, reserved
certo certainly, of course
Suoni Words
scotto/-a overcooked, overdone
scienziato/-a scientist
per niente (not) at all
noioso/-a boring, tedious
finire (-isc-) to finish
comprare to buy
prodotto m produce
cibo m food
cibo in scatola m canned food
compilare to fill in
poesia f poetry
persona f person
nuovo/-a new
assaggiare to try (food), to taste
esotico/-a exotic, foreign
attività fisica f physical exercise organizzare to organise, to plan 4. Cosa preferisci? What do you prefer?
preferire (-isc-) to prefer
dolce sweet
salato/-a savoury
ma va! no way! / you don’t say!
gatto/-a cat
metropoli f metropolis, city
tè m tea
mare m seaside, sea
montagna f mountain
alba f sunrise, dawn
tramonto m sunset, dusk
avventura f adventure
relax m relaxation, rest
aperitivo m aperitif, drink
sentire to hear, to ask
rispondere to answer, to let someone know
forza! come on!
5. Compatibilità Compatibility andare in bici to ride the bike bici (bicicletta) f bike (bicycle) tradizionale traditional, usual
vino m wine
vizio m weak spot, flaw, bad habit
cioccolato m chocolate
fumo m smoking
libro giallo m crime novel, detective story
abbastanza quite, fairly
volontario/-a voluntary worker, volunteer
tisana f infusion, herbal tea
romanzo m novel
storico/-a historical
commedia f comedy
caratteristica f trait, aspect
Glossario per unità
nottambulo/-a night owl
correre to run, to go running
cenare to have dinner
sentirsi to feel
stanco/-a tired
energia f energy
orologio m clock
dipendere to be based on, to depend on
nascita f birth
normalmente generally, usually
ritmo m rhythm
lento/-a slow
prepararsi to get ready
fare colazione to have breakfast
colazione f breakfast
calma f calm(ly) (in one’s own time, in no hurry)
attivo/-a active, energetic
fino (alle otto) till (8 o’clock)
poi then, after
mezzanotte f midnight
in forma fit, in shape
navigare su Internet to surf the net
tardi late
di solito usually, generally
posta f mail
prima before, first
agenda f schedule, plans for the day
produttivo/-a productive
metà f mid
rilassante relaxing
parco m park
pulire (-isc-) to clean, to wash, to clear (foe ex. the table)
tavolo m table
addormentarsi to fall asleep
divano m sofa
farsi la doccia to have a shower
doccia f shower
vestirsi to get dressed
uscire to go out
Salotto culturale Cultural salon cordialità f friendliness, warmth
generoso/-a generous
ospitale hospitable, friendly,
welcoming disponibile helpful, friendly
aiutare to help
confermare to confirm
piazza f square (public place)
luogo m site, place, location
incontro m meeting/ get-together (place)
spettacolo m show, event
manifestazione f demonstration, event
mercato m market
abbigliamento m outfit, attire (clothes)
ultimo/-a last (tiniest)
espressivo/-a expressive, demonstrative
mentre while, as
orario m time
chiudere to close
lunedì m Monday
controllare to check, to verify
deluso/-a disappointed
voce f voice
modo m way, manner (how to)
rispettare respect, to follow
codice stradale m traffic rules, highway code
regola f rule, regulation
bere to drink
mai never
esagerato/-a over-the-top, exaggerated
gentile kind, friendly
sregolato/-a undisciplined
comunicativo/-a talkative, sociable CHE GIORNATA!
1. Azioni quotidiane Daily routine
quotidiano/-a daily
2. Mattiniero o nottambulo? Morning person or night owl?
pomeriggio m afternoon
notte f night
mattiniero/-a early riser, morning person
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Glossario per unità
viaggiatore/-trice m/f traveller
Venezia Venice
sempre always
stella f star
nascosto/-a hidden
quasi mai almost never, hardly ever tradire (-isc-) to betray
curiosità f curiosity, odd fact, peculiarity
ballare to dance, to tango
tango m tango
fotografo/-a photographer
sensibilità f sensitivity innamorarsi to fall in love uomo m; pl: uomini man/men
risolvere to solve
problema m problem
dimostrare to show
emancipato/-a independent, emancipated
ladro/-a thief
rubare to steel
cattivo/-a bad, evil, wicked
ricco/-a rich, wealthy
travestirsi to wear, to camouflage
riconoscere to recognise
avversario/-a adversary, opponent, enemy
a volte sometimes
sfortunato/-a unlucky
arma f weapon
muoversi to move around, to travel
fantastico/-a fantastic, amazing
auto f car, automobile
ogni giorno every day
ogni tanto sometimes, from time to time
5. Italiani DOC DOC Italians
espresso m espresso, expresso (coffee) fare shopping to go/do shopping
cornetto m croissant
settimana f week
moda f fashion
riposarsi to rest
prendere un aperitivo to have a drink (aperitif) 3. Momenti di felicità Moments of happiness
felice happy
articolo m article
osservare to observe, to notice
tra le (tre) e le (quattro) between (3) and (4 o’clock)
primo/-a first
scendere to decrease, to go down
verso le around (time)
cominciare to begin, to start
tornare to return, to come back
a partire da starting from
toccare to reach
massimo m peak, high point
attorno (alle otto) around (8 o’clock)
pranzare to have lunch
umore m mood
stanchezza f tiredness
fino (alle otto) till (8 o’clock)
circa around, about
risultato m result
indagine f research, survey
prendere il treno to get the train a causa di due to, because of
ritardo m delay
continuare to continue, to keep on, to carry on
serata f evening
malinconia f melancholy
ansia f angst, anxiety
aspettare to lie ahead, to expect
seguente following, next
nuovamente (once) again
a che ora? at what time?
fino a che ora? till when?/till what time?
4. Avventuroso
o abitudinario? Adventurous or creature of habit?
proporre to suggest, to propose, to indicate
stressante m/f stressful
avventuroso/-a adventurous, exciting
Glossario per unità
variare to differ, to be different, to change
banca f bank
negozio m shop
centro commerciale m shopping centre, mall orario continuato m open all day
pasto m meal
principale main, most important
leggero/-a light
bancone m counter of the bar (or shop), standing up
merenda f snack
spuntino m light meal, nibble
parrucchiere m hairdresser
invernale winter (adj)
ottobre m October
maggio m May
martedì m Tuesday
mercoledì m Wednesday
giovedì m Thursday
venerdì m Friday
sabato m Saturday
estivo/-a summer (adj)
panificio m bakery, baker’s
PARLA COME MANGI!
1. Il cibo in parole Food into words
parmigiano m parmesan cheese
basilico m basil
giusto (that’s) right
non lo so I don’t know
sapere to know
tuo/-a your (possessive adj 2
person sing.)
gusto m taste, likes and dislikes, preference, style
2. Consumo e tendenze Consumer goods and trends
consumo m use
tendenza f trend
alimentare food (adj), food-related
simile similar
latte m milk
pane m bread
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pizzeria f pizzeria, pizza restaurant
sforzo m effort (to try harder)
Grammatica Grammar
partire to leave
dormire to sleep
vacanza f holiday
alzare to turn up
volume m volume
biglietto m ticket
giocare to play
pallavolo f volleyball
domenica f Sunday
autobus m bus
truccarsi to wear make-up, to put make-up on
lavarsi to wash (oneself)
appena as soon as, first thing
when
raramente rarely, hardly ever
occasione f occasion, event
torta f cake
sembrare to look
che ore sono? what time is it?
farmacia f chemist’s, pharmacy
Parole Words
abitudinario/-a creature of habit, set in one’s way
d’accordo all right, fine, agreed
Suoni Sounds
mancia f tip
tenda f tent
muro m wall
sale m salt
in alto up there, (on) the top
per favore please
stadio m stadium
impegnarsi to work hard
andare a trovare to visit, to go and visit Salotto culturale Cultural Salon
turista tourist
ricordare to bear in mind, to remember
Glossario per unità
uva f grapes
mela f apple
salutista health enthusiast, health fanatic
sano/-a healthy
biologico/-a organic
vegetariano/-a vegetarian
vegano/-a vegan
evitare to avoid
bevanda f drink, beverage
alcolico/-a alcoholic
minoranza f minority
la maggior parte most of
tipico/-a typical
pollo m chicken
pomodoro m tomato
carota f carrot
broccolo m broccoli
bistecca f steak
manzo m beef
fagiolo m bean
lattuga f lettuce
melanzana f aubergine
pecorino m pecorino cheese (from sheep’s milk)
agnello m lamb
pera f pear
coniglio m rabbit
cereale m cereal
pesca f peach
legume m legume
discount m discount/low-cost
supermarket panettiere m baker, bread shop fruttivendolo m greengrocer
macellaio m butcher
pescheria f fishmonger, fish market
preoccuparsi to care about, to worry about
dare to give
importanza f importance
etichetta f label
frutta f fruit
verdura f vegetable, vegetables
acqua f water
birra f beer
formaggio m cheese
salume m cured pork meat (category
of food)
pesce m fish
carne f meat
bibita f beverage, drink (soft drink)
gassato/-a fizzy
uovo m; pl: uova f egg/eggs
yogurt m yoghurt
abitudine f habit, routine
solido/-a strong, rooted
tradizione f tradition
consumatore/-trice m/f consumer
maggioranza f most of, the majority
lista f list
lista della spesa f shopping list
mancare to be absent
insieme together
tavola f table, (at) meal time
c’è there is
ci sono there are
soprattutto above all, especially volentieri gladly, willingly (to prefer) quartiere m local area, neighbourhood
provare to try, to taste
specialità f specialty, special dish of the area
regionale regional
responsabile conscientious, careful
scelta f choice, decision
rispetto m respect
ambiente m environment
lavoratore m, lavoratrice f worker, employee acquistare to buy, to purchase
equosolidale fair-trade
fuori stagione not seasonal, out of season
stagione f season
Glossario per unità
necessità f need, necessity
svago m fun, recreation,
entertainment
socializzazione f socialising, getting together
trattoria f informal small restaurant, serving Italian typical dishes
consumare to eat, to drink
degustare to taste, to drink (to enjoy, food and drink-related) piatto unico m one-course meal
insalata f salad
conoscenza f acquaintance
ambulante itinerant, (salesman: door- to-door)
sapore m taste, flavour
scambiare to exchange
scambiare due parole to have a chat
Lei cosa prende? What would you like to have?
vorrei… I’d like…
volere to want
basta così? would that be all?
mi fa il conto per favore? could I have the bill/check, please?
offrire to offer, to pay for
ecco a Lei! here you are (sir/
madam)!
descrizione f description
cottura f cooking (method), (type of) cooking
fritto/-a fried or deep-fried
arrosto roasted
bollito/-a boiled
alla griglia grilled
al vapore steamed
al cartoccio wrapped in foil and cooked in the oven
ripieno/-a di filled with, stuffed with
condito con dressed with, seasoned/
flavoured with
a base di -based
3. La salute innanzitutto! Health comes first!
salute f health
zucchero m sugar
litro m litre
decaffeinato/-a decaf, decaffeinated
niente nothing (no + noun; any +
noun in neg.)
analcolico/-a soft, alcohol-free, non- alcoholic
bicchiere m glass
superalcolico m spirits, hard liquor
senza without
caldo/-a hot (warm)
freddo/-a cold (iced)
amaro/-a bitter
liscio/-a straight, neat
ghiaccio m ice
naturale natural, still
4. Mens sana in corpore sano Sound mind in sound body integrale whole wheat, wholegrain
burro m butter
crudo/-a raw, not cooked, (of ham:
dried cured)
nessun/-o/-a no one, nobody, no + noun allergico/-a allergic, intolerant
qualche some, any (sing.)
alcun/-o/-a some, any, a few
panino m sandwich
fetta f slice
un po’ di tutto a bit of everything
veloce quick
tramezzino m British style sandwich
crema f cream, spread
risotto m risotto
chilo m kilo, kilogramme
grammo m gramme, gram
vasetto m (of yoghurt: pod), jar
barretta f bar
5. Abitudini, tradizioni e
mode culinarie Culinary habits, traditions and trends
cibo di strada m street food
da solo/a alone, by oneself
Glossario per unità
Suoni Sounds
esame m test, exam
nervoso/-a tense, fidgety
Salotto culturale Cultural salon frutti di bosco m pl soft fruit
zuppa f soup
cipolla f onion
macedonia f fresh fruit salad frutta di stagione f seasonal fruit
nocciola f hazelnut
carciofo m artichoke
prosciutto m ham
PERSONAGGI E STORIE
2. La vita è bella! Life is beautiful
curriculum m resume, CV
istruzione f education
formazione f vocational training
capacità f skill
abilità f skill
competenza f competence
scrittura f writing
creativo/-a creative
comico/-a comedy (adj), comedic drammatico/-a drama (adj)
diplomarsi to graduate from high school
decidere to decide
emozione f emotion
divertire to entertain, to amuse
interpretare to interpret, to play the part of, to act
esordire (-isc-) to make one’s first appearance, to start off
grande schermo m big screen
ti voglio bene I love you (not romantic love)
vincere to be awarded, to win
ottenere to receive, to obtain
pubblico m audience
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preparato con prepared with
minestra f soup, broth (first course)
Grammatica Grammar
frigorifero m fridge, refrigerator
olio m oil
oliva f olive
frittata f omelette, omelette
invitare to invite
conto m bill, check
melone m melon
pasticcino m Italian fine pastry served as a dessert
fragola f strawberry
panna f cream
subito immediately, straightaway
pacchetto m packet, pack
salame m salami
crostata f tart, pie
contadino/-a farmer
allevatore/-trice m/f cattle/livestock farmers
successo m success
passione f passion
Parole Words
spremuta f fresh-squeezed juice
barattolo m can, tin, jar
confezione f package, box (chocolates, biscuits)
pacco m pack, packet
bottiglia f bottle
lattina f can
piccante spicy, hot
buono/-a good
squisito/-a delicious
disgustoso/-a disgusting, gross
cattivo/-a bad, horrible
patata f potato
salsiccia f sausage
vendere to sell
gelateria f ice-cream shop, ice-cream parlour
fornaio/-a bakery, baker’s
Glossario per unità
vedere to see
aprire to open
chiedere to ask
mettere to put
spegnere to turn off
trasferirsi to move (from one place/
city to another) patente di guida f driving licence
scorso/-a last
biblioteca f library
iniziare to begin, to start
iscriversi to enrol
bagaglio m luggage
aeroporto m airport
albergo m hotel
pubblicare to release
Parole Words
scuola superiore f high school
volta time
notizia f (piece of) news
divorziare to divorce, to get divorced fare l’università to go to university
infanzia f childhood
abito m suit, dress, gown
materia f subject
Suoni Sounds
goloso/-a to have a sweet tooth
antico/-a ancient
nostalgia f homesickness, to be homesick
calciatore/-trice m/f footballer, football player
milione m million
aglio m garlic
Salotto culturale Cultural salon
paparazzo m paparazzi
ambizioso/-a ambitious
scatto m snapshot, picture
mondo m world
agenzia f agency
secolo m century
raggiungere to gain, to obtain
moglie f wife
3. Intellettuali d’Italia Italy’s intellectuals
nascere to be born
scrittore/-trice m/f writer
carriera f career
sposare to marry
regista m/f film director
diventare to become, to be made into
tradotto/-a translated
laurearsi to get a degree, to graduate from university
racconto m report, description
somalo/-a Somali
scegliere to choose, to decide
dottorato di ricerca m PhD, doctorate
collaborare to work with
scrivere to write
insegnare to teach
4. Notizie dall’Italia News from Italy clandestino/-a illegal immigrant dimenticato/-a forgotten
ottimista optimistic
previsione f outlook
prossimo/-a next
informare to inform
disperazione f despair, affliction
disumano/-a inhuman, cruel
politica f politics
cronaca f news, account
cronaca rosa f gossip column
economia f economy
mai never
già already
poco fa just now, not long ago
non ci credo! I don’t believe it!
eccezionale amazing
quanto spesso? how often?
Grammatica Grammar
accendere to turn on
spendere to spend
perdere to lose
Glossario per unità
3. Nuove bellezze New sites full of beauty pista ciclabile f cycling track, bike path autentico/-a authentic, true
cuore m heart
suggestivo/-a evocative, inspiring
vita notturna night-life
moto (motocicletta) f motorbike (motorcycle)
motorino m moped, scooter
turistico/-a tourist (adj) lontano/-a distant, far (away)
collegato/-a connected
metro (metropolitana) f underground, subway
grattacielo m skyscraper
banca f bank
galleria d’arte f art gallery
bottega f small shop
4. #insta_roma #insta_rome
vicino a next to
davanti a in front of
di fronte a in front of
lontano da far from
dietro behind
in mezzo a in the middle of
5. Dove dormiamo? Where are we staying/
sleeping?
residenziale residential
periferico/-a suburban
commerciale commercial, shopping palazzo d’epoca m period building posizione f location, position
a piedi on foot
adatto/-a suitable
ammesso/-a allowed
angolo cottura m kitchenette
letto m bed
letto matrimoniale m double bed, king-size bed aria condizionata f air conditioning
biancheria letto m bed linens
bagno m bathroom
asciugacapelli m air dryer
immerso/-a nel verde surrounded by vegetation a contatto con la natura in a natural setting TUTTA MIA LA CITTÀ
2. Da non perdere not to be missed classifica f top list, to rank
magico/-a magical, enchanting
elegante m/f elegant, stylish
moderno/-a modern
stesso/-a same
atmosfera f atmosphere, environment
caloroso/-a warm, loving
abitante local people, resident accogliente m/f welcoming, hospitable disponibile m/f friendly, helpful centro storico m historic centre
stupendo/-a fabulous, amazing, wonderful
torre f tower
incantevole enchanting, fascinating
campagna f country-side
cartina f map
enoteca f wine-shop
troppo/-a too much, too many
pulito/-a clean
rovina f (ancient) ruin
romanico/-a Romanesque
gotico/-a Gothic
palazzo m palace
rinascimentale Renaissance (adj)
fiume m river
tanto/-a a lot, much, many
meraviglioso/-a spectacular, wonderful, evocative (of view) splendido/-a beautiful, amazing
medievale Medieval
a misura d’uomo people-oriented
gastronomia f gastronomy, (local) cuisine
caro/-a expensive, pricey
sporco/-a dirty
pericoloso/-a dangerous
spettacolare beautiful, breathtaking maestoso/-a majestic, grandiose affascinante charming, fascinating tranquillo/-a peaceful, quiet
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Glossario per unità
fa bel tempo the weather is nice
piovere to rain
purtroppo unfortunately
Grammatica Grammar
fermata f stop (public transport)
lago m lake
edicola f newsagent’s, newsstand
locale notturno m nightclub zona pedonale f pedestrian area
camera f bedroom, room
carino/-a nice, lovely
cinema multisala m multi-screen cinema, multiplex
passare to spend (time/holiday), to pass by
trascorrere to spend (time/holiday)
soggiornare to stay
agriturismo m agrotourism/agritourism, holiday farm
Parole Words
trasporto m transport
caotico/-a hectic, chaotic
pessimo/-a terrible, very bad
colorato/-a colourful
chiesa f church
comodità f amenities
Salotto culturale Cultural salon vaporetto m ferry-boat, steamer
ponte m bridge
campanile m bell tower
QUESTIONE DI STILE
1. Parole della moda Words related to fashion
capo d’abbigliamento m item/article of clothing, garment
accessorio m accessory
2. Ma come ti vesti? What’s your style?
stile m style, look
stilista m/f fashion designer abbigliamento m clothes, clothing articles
obbligo m a must, inescapable
condition
sbagliare to get it wrong, to go wrong
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vista su f facing, with a view over
giardino m garden
divano letto m sofa-bed
parcheggio m parking space, car parking
gratuito/-a free
piscina f swimming pool
spazioso/-a spacious
pulizia f cleaning
stazione f train station
consentito/-a allowed
6. Ti è piaciuto? Did you like it?
alloggio m accommodation
confortevole comfortable, cosy
gennaio m January
funzionare to work, to function
inverno m winter
riscaldamento m heating
infatti as a matter of fact
luglio m July
escursione f excursion, field trip, day trip, hike
barca f boat
estate f summer
fa caldo to be hot
vale la pena it is worth it
settembre m September
autunno m autumn, fall
qui here
Pasqua f Easter
rapido/-a quick, fast
efficiente m/f efficient
compleanno m birthday
cortile m courtyard, yard
primavera f Spring, springtime
consigliare to recommend
rimanere to be left
salire to climb (up)
vista panoramica f panoramic view
meglio better, wiser
giugno June
maggio May
aprile April
Glossario per unità
3. Facciamo shopping! Let’s go shopping!
prezzo m price
scontato/-a discount (adj), on sale
si devono it is important, (suggestion) you should
consegna a domicilio f home delivery elettronico/-a electronic
si deve it is important, (suggestion) you should
bisogna you need to
grandi firme f pl designer names/labels saldo m (on) sale, (on) clearance 4. Abbigliamento di
seconda mano Second-hand clothes di seconda mano second-hand
beneficenza f charity
mercato delle pulci m flea market
cercare to look for, to search
bancarella f stand, stall
almeno at least
portale m portal
buttare via to throw away, to get rid of
borsa f bag
tenere to keep, to leave
guardaroba m wardrobe, all one’s clothing articles
a costo zero (for) free, at no cost 5. Un regalo è per sempre! A gift is for keeps!
regalo m gift, present
qualcosa something
ringraziare to thank someone
dovere obligation, duty
Natale m Christmas
utile useful
pratico/-a practical
soldi m pl money
idea f idea
potere can
non fa niente! it doesn’t matter!
che peccato! what a pity!, What a shame!, That’s too bad!
mettersi to wear
tuta da ginnastica f tracksuit, gym clothes
dimenticarsi to forget
paio m; pl: paia f a pair/ pairs
camicia f button down shirt, shirt
giacca f jacket
sobrio/-a sober, chaste
minigonna f miniskirt
a fiori floral
spiaggia f beach
indossare to wear
pantaloncini m pl shorts infradito f pl flip-flop
abbinare to match, to wear
together
cintura f belt
scarpa f shoe
calzino m sock
usare to use
opposto/-a opposite
occhiali da sole m pl sunglasses
cravatta f tie
a maniche lunghe f long-sleeved, with long sleeves
sciarpa f scarf
gioiello m piece of jewellery
griffato/-a designer (adj)
biancheria intima f underwear
a quadri checked (adj)
a pois polka dot (adj)
a righe striped (adj)
gonna f skirt
vestito m dress, suit
maglietta f t-shirt
beige beige
stivale m boot
maglione m jumper, sweater
blu (navy) blue
lana f wool
seguire to follow, (advice) to take someone’s advice colloquio di lavoro m job interview
Glossario per unità
rosa pink
viola purple
verde green
chiaro/-a light
scuro/-a dark
Salotto culturale Cultural salon
matrimonio m wedding
laurea f degree, (celebratory event) graduation party
onomastico m name-day
congratulazioni! congratulations!
auguri!
happy… day! (can be a birthday, or any occasion which is special to someone)
complimenti! well done! Congratulations!
in bocca al lupo! good luck!
benvenuto! welcome!
stipendio m salary, paycheck
che rabbia! what a nuisance!, “aargh!”
(onomatopoeic) riciclare to recycle, to re-gift
rivendere to sell again
6. Vorrei quell’orologio I’d like that watch
questo/-a this
quello/-a that
ombrello m umbrella
che taglia porta? what size are you, (Sir/
Madam)?/ what size do you wear (Sir/Madam)?
la posso provare? can I try it on?
mi sta stretta it’s too tight
cappotto m coat, overcoat
Grammatica Grammar
dare un’occhiata to take a look giacca di pelle f leather jacket
calza f stockings, tights
costume m costume
specchio m mirror
portafoglio m wallet
impermeabile m raincoat
cambiarsi to change outfit
Parole Words
sandalo m sandal
guanto m glove
pigiama m pyjamas
tacco m heel
berretto m cap
pantofola f slipper
reggiseno m bra
mutande f pl pants, knickers canottiera f vest, tank top
testa f head
collo m neck
braccio m; pl; braccia f arm - arms mano m; pl; mani hand – hands
braccialetto m bracelet
grigio/-a grey
marrone brown
