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Advanced Italian Vocabulary

Updated: Sep 30


Aragonese Castle, Ischia
Aragonese Castle, Ischia

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Condividere – to share

In vacanza abbiamo condiviso dei momenti indimenticabili – On holiday we shared some unforgettable moments.


Curriculum – Resume, C.V.

Dicono che sia meglio avere un curriculum di una o due pagine – They say it's best to have a one or two-page resume.


Da – since

Vivo in Australia da dodici anni – I have been living in Australia for twelve years.


Diffondere – to spread

Sembra che diffondere false notizie sia una moda - It seems that spreading fake news is a trend.


Diminuire – to decrease

Il prezzo della benzina non accenna a diminuire – The price of petrol shows no sign of decreasing.


Dipendenza – addiction

A: “Esiste una parola per la dipendenza da Nutella?”

B: “Non lo so, ma tu ce l’hai di sicuro”.

A: “Is there a word for Nutella addiction?”

B: “I don't know, but you sure have it.”


Diritti – rights

Molte nazioni incominciano a riconoscere i diritti della natura. Era ora! - Many nations are beginning to recognize the rights of nature. It was about time!


Discussione - to have an argument

A: “Abbiamo avuto una discussione, ma non ho rapito il suo Pappagallo da compagnia!”

B: “E quelle piume verdi sul tavolo da dove arrivano?”

A: “We had an argument, but I didn't kidnap his pet parrot!”

B: “And those green feathers on the table, where do they come from?”


Disponibile - available

Quando si tratta di andare a ballare, sono sempre disponibile - When it comes to going dancing, I'm always available.


Dissing/Diss Nella cultura hip-hop e, in particolare, nella musica rap, canzone, brano che ha l’obiettivo di prendere in giro, criticare o addirittura insultare una o più persone, di solito appartenenti all’ambiente stesso della musica rap – Dissing/diss/diss track track: In hip-hop culture, and specifically in rap music, a song or track that aims to mock, criticize, or even insult one or more people, usually belonging to the rap music scene itself, is called a diss track. 

Il diss tra Kendrick Lamar e Drake è stato fenomenale, ma spero che le accuse non siano vere - The diss between Kendrick Lamar and Drake was phenomenal, but I hope the allegations are not true.


Edilizia - construction industry

Dicono che l’edilizia sia in pieno sviluppo, ma dove sono le case di cui la gente ha bisogno? – They say that construction is booming, but where are the homes that people need?


Educato - polite

A: “Togli i piedi dal tavolo, non è per niente educato mettere i piedi dove si mangia”

B: “Scusa ma se il gatto può salire sul tavolo, perché io non posso metterci i piedi?”

A: “Il gatto può fare cosa vuole…”

B: “Forse è ora che io mi trovi un’altra casa…”

A: “Get your feet off the table, it's not polite to put your feet where you eat”.

B: “Sorry, but if the cat can go on the table, why can't I put my feet on it?”

A: “The cat can do whatever he wants…”

B: “Maybe it's time for me to find another place to live…”


Elezioni – elections

Spero che gli americani facciano la scelta giusta alle prossime elezioni - I hope Americans make the right choice in the next election.


Emozionante – exciting

Vedere una tartaruga nuotare nell’oceano è stato molto emozionante - Seeing a turtle swimming in the ocean was very exciting.


Esame di ammissione - entrance exam

Ho passato l’esame di ammissione! Andiamo da Gianca! – I passed the entrance exam! Let's go to Gianca!


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