& conjunction
&
abbreviation of and

's-Hertogenbosch /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɔs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
Boscoducale
Dutch city

-'s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ particle
di
possessive marker
da
the house/place/establishment of

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
abile ibile
abile evole ibile
able to be done

adic suffix
adico
having a number of arguments

aemia suffix
emia
condition of the blood

an suffix
ana ano
of or pertaining to

ance suffix
anza
a state

ane /eɪn/ suffix
ano
alkanes

anthropy suffix
antropia
humanity; mankind

arch suffix
arca
leading, leader

ase suffix
asi
forms the names of enzymes

ation suffix
zione
-ation (suffix)

blast suffix
blasto
an immature cell or tissue

centric suffix
centrico
having a specified object at the centre

cephaly suffix
cefalia
head

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
cida
killer of
cidio
killing of

coccus suffix
cocco
any spherical microorganism

colous suffix
colo
having a specified habitat

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
crazia
rule

cy /-si/ suffix
aggine
used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy

cycle suffix
ciclo

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cito
cell names and classifications

drome suffix
dromo

ectomy /-ˈɛktəmi/ suffix
ectomia
excision of
surgical removal of

ee suffix
ata ato
forming words meaning a person to whom or a thing to which an action is done
tore trice
forming words meaning a person who or a thing that does an action, especially where a passive sense of the verb is implied
etto ino
used to form diminutives

ence suffix
anza enza
same as -ance; having the state or condition of

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
ore tore
(used to form agent nouns) person or thing that does...
iù
used to form the comparative of adjectives

ery /-əɹi/ suffix
eria
place of art, craft or practice

ese suffix
ese
forming adjectives and nouns describing things characteristic of a particular place

esque /-ɛsk/ suffix
esco
in the style of

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
i
second-person singular present tense of verbs

etic suffix
etico
pertaining to

ferous suffix
ifero
producing a certain material

free suffix
enza
free from; without

gamous /-ɡəməs/ suffix
gamo
having the specified number or form of marriage

gamy /-ɡəmi/ suffix
gamia
describing forms of marriage

gate suffix
opoli
component in names of scandals

gen suffix
geno
producer of something

grapher suffix
grafo
someone who writes about a specified subject

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
grafia
Suffix denoting a written or represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject

hedron suffix
edro
solid figure

ian /iːən/ suffix
iano
belonging to
iana iano
related to

ible suffix
abile ibile
able to be done
expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense
l i
relevant or suitable to, in accordance with

ic suffix
ico
Note: these translations are a guide only. For more precise translations, see individual words ending in -ic

ide suffix
ide
any of a group of related compounds
ide oide
any of a group of several elements
uro
binary compound of a nonmetal

ine suffix
ina
used to form names of chemical substances

ing /iːn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
aggio azione mento uzione zione
act of doing something
tura
materials, systems of objects
ando endo
to form gerunds
ante ente
to form present participles

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
ica ico
ca co
appended to words

ism /ɪzəm/ suffix
ismo
a principle, belief or movement

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ista
One who follows a particular ideology, doctrine, belief system or theory

itude suffix
itudine
suffix

ity [ɪti] suffix
ità
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
iva ivo ive ivi
adjectival suffix: of the nature of; tending to

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
izzare
suffix used to form verbs

latry /-lətɹi/ suffix
latria
forms a noun meaning worship of stemmed noun

less /ləs/ suffix
enza n- is- -
lacking

ling suffix
ella ello etta etto ina ino
Diminutive

lite /lʌɪt/ suffix
lite
forms names of rocks or minerals

logical suffix
logico
used to form adjectival forms of nouns

logist suffix
logo
person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logia
branch of learning

loquy /-ləkwi/ suffix
loquio
speaking, speech

ly /li/ /lɪ/ suffix
mente
used to form adverbs from adjectives

mancy suffix
manzia
specified forms of divination

mania suffix
mania
indicating a compulsion or obsession

meter suffix
metro
used to form a measuring device

metry suffix
metria
forming nouns relating to measures and measurement

morphous suffix
morfo
having a specified shape or form

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ suffix
ità ezza
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..."

nomy suffix
nomia
system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a particular field

nym suffix
nimo
type of word or name

oic suffix
oico

oid /-ɔɪd/ suffix
oide
suffix meaning similar but not the same

ologist suffix
ologa ologo
alternative spelling of -logist

one suffix
one
ketone

onym suffix
onimo
word

otic suffix
otico

ous /əs/ suffix
osa oso
suffix to form adjectives

penia suffix
penia
deficiency

phage suffix
fago
something that eats, or consumes

phagy suffix
fagia
the consumption of

phile suffix
filo
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend"

phobe suffix
fobo
used to form nouns denoting a person having a fear of a specific thing
used to form nouns denoting a person who hates or despises a specific thing

phobia /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ suffix
fobia
used to form nouns meaning fear
used to form nouns meaning hate

phone suffix
fono
type of sound

phore suffix
foro
bearer or carrier of

phyte /faɪt/ /fʌɪt/ suffix
fita
fito
plant that grows in a specified habitat

plegic suffix
plegico
of -plegia

poiesis suffix
poiesi
production

poly suffix
polio
pertaining to the number of sellers in a market

rrhea suffix
rragia
flowing

s /s/ /z/ /ɨz/ suffix
i
regular plurals of nouns

scope suffix
scopio
suffix to name viewing instruments

ship suffix
enza ezza ità
Property or state of being

sphere suffix
sfera
designating some layer of the Earth

teen suffix
dici ici-
to form numbers 13 - 19

th /-θ/ suffix
esimo imo to
used to form the ordinal numeral

tion /-ʃən/ suffix
zione
producing a noun meaning the action or effect of a verb

tomy /-təmi/ suffix
tomia
cutting, incision, section

trophic suffix
tropico
used to form adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -trophy

tropic suffix
tropico tropo

tropy suffix
tropia

um /əm/ suffix
a o
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

uria /-ˈjʊəɹɪə/ suffix
uria
relating to urine

y suffix
oso
having the quality of
etta etto ina ino
forming diminutive nouns
à
forming abstract nouns

zygous suffix
zigotico
having a specified zygotic constitution

1000th adj
1000º 1.000º
abbreviation of thousandth

100th adj
100º
abbreviation of hundredth

10th adj
10º
abbreviation of tenth

11th adj
11º
abbreviation of eleventh

120-cell n
120-celle iperdodecaedro
four-dimensional polytope

12th adj
12º
abbreviation of twelfth

13th adj
13º
abbreviation of thirteenth

14th adj
14º
abbreviation of fourteenth

15th adj
15º
abbreviation of fifteenth

16-cell /sɪksˈtiːnˌsɛl/ n
16-cella 4-ortoplesso esadecacoro ipertetraedro
four-dimensional object

17th adj
17º
abbreviation of seventeenth

18th adj
18º
abbreviation of eighteenth

19th adj
19º
abbreviation of nineteenth

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1ª 1º
abbreviation of first

20th adj
20º
abbreviation of twentieth

24/7 adv
24/7
abbreviation of twenty-four seven

30th adj
30º
abbreviation of thirtieth

34th adj
34°
abbreviation of thirty-fourth

39th adj
39º
abbreviation of thirty-ninth

3rd adj
3ª 3º
abbreviation of third

4 preposition
x
text messaging: for

4-polytope n
policoro
4-dimensional polytope

40th adj
40º
abbreviation of fortieth

41st adj
41º
abbreviation of forty-first

42nd adj
42º
abbreviation of forty-second

43rd adj
43º
abbreviation of forty-third

44th adj
44º
abbreviation of forty-fourth

4th adj
4°
abbreviation of fourth

5-cell /ˈfaɪvˌsɛl/ n
5-cella ipertetraedro pentacoro
four-dimensional polytope analogous to a tetrahedron

5th adj
5º
abbreviation of fifth

600-cell n
600-cella esacosicoro tetraplesso
four-dimensional polytope

6th adj
6ª 6º
abbreviation of sixth

7th adj
7º
abbreviation of seventh

8-cell /ˈeɪtˌsɛl/ n
ipercubo quadridimensionale ipertetraedro tesseratto
four-dimensional polytope

8th adj
8º
abbreviation of eighth

9th adj
9º
abbreviation of ninth

A Coruña /ˌɑ kəˈɹunjə/ pn
La Coruña
city in Galicia

A major n
la maggiore
major key

A-bomb n
bomba A
atomic bomb

A-flat major n
la bemolle maggiore
A-flat major

A-minor n
la minore
minor key with A as its tonic

A-sharp major n
la diesis maggiore

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
AIDS SIDA
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AKA adv
alias altrimenti detto
also known as

ASEAN /ˈæ.zi.ɑn/ pn
ASEAN Associazione delle Nazioni del Sud-est asiatico
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ATM n
bancomat
(banking) Automated Teller Machine

AWOL n
assente ingiustificato assente senza permesso
generic: one who is absent without permission

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aquisgrana
city in North Rhine-Westphalia

Aalenian pn
aaleniano
subdivision of the Middle Jurassic epoch

Aargau pn
Argovia
canton

Aaron /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ pn
Aronne
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

Abbe refractometer /ˈɑ.bə ˌɹi.fɹækˈtɑm.ɪ.tɚ/ n
rifrattometro di Abbe
instrument used to measure the refractive index of a liquid

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ pn
Abdullah
Muslim given name

Abecedarian /ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.ən/ n
abecedariano
member of a 16th-century sect

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abele
biblical character
male given name

Abelard /ˈæb.ə.ˌlɑɹd/ pn
Abelardo
male given name

Abidjan /ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑn/ pn
Abidjan
the largest city of Côte d'Ivoire

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ pn
Abigail
biblical wife of David
Abigaille
female given name

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abcaso
of or pertaining to Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
abcaso abcasa abcazica abcazico
person from Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
abcaso abcazico
a Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abkhazia Abcasia
territory in the Caucasus

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
aborigeno
of or pertaining to aborigines

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
aborigeno
original inhabitant of any land

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ pn
Abramo
prophet in the Old Testament
male given name
surname

Abram /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/ pn
Abramo
Old Testament patriarch

Abruzzi Apennines pn
Appennino abruzzese
part of the Apennines

Abruzzian n
abruzzese
native of Abruzzo

Abruzzo pn
Abruzzo
region of central Italy

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Absalone Assalonne
male given name

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dhabi
capital of UAE

Abundius pn
Abbondio
male given name

Abydos /əˈbaɪ.dɑs/ pn
Abido
ancient city in Egypt

Academy of Sciences n
accademia delle scienze
learned society dedicated to sciences

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ pn
Accra
capital of Ghana

Achaea pn
Acaia
a region in the northern head of the Peloponnese

Acheron /ˈæ.kəɹ.ən/ pn
Acheronte
a river

Acheulean /əˈ(t)ʃuːlɪən/ adj
acheuleano

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Achille
Greek mythical hero

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ n
tallone d'Achille tallone di Achille
vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation

Achilles tendon n
tendine di Achille
strong tendon in the calf of the leg

Acoetes /əˈsiːtiːz/ pn
Acete
Acoetes

Acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈɑː.kɹə/ pn
Acri
city

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Acropoli

Actium /ˈæk.ti.əm/ pn
Azio
promontory

Acts of the Apostles pn
Atti degli Apostoli
fifth book of the New Testament

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] pn
Adamo
first man in Abrahamic religions
male given name

Adam and Eve pn
Adamo ed Eva
the first man and woman (according to Genesis)

Adam's apple n
pomo d'Adamo
lump in the throat

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Addis Abeba
capital of Ethiopia

Adela /ˈæ.də.lə/ pn
Adele
female given name

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ [ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d] pn
Adelaide
female given name
state capital of South Australia

Aden pn
Aden
seaport of Yemen

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
Adige
river in South Tyrol

Adolph /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ pn
Adolfo
male given name

Adonis /əˈdoʊnɪs/ pn
Adone
male given name
the young man loved by Aphrodite

Adria pn
Adria
town

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Adriano
male given name

Adriatic /ˌeɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ adj
adriatico
of or pertaining to the Adriatic

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
mare Adriatico
sea that stretches from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Venice

Advent pn
Avvento avvento
season before Christmas

Advent calendar n
calendario dell'avvento
calendar used to count down the days of Advent

Aegadian Islands /ɪˈɡeɪdiən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
le isole Egadi
islands off the coast of Sicily

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
mar Egeo
sea of the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea

Aegidius pn
Egidio
male given name

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Enea
Trojan hero

Aeneid /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ pn
Eneide
Classic epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy.

Aeronian pn
Aeroniano

Aeschylus /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Eschilo
Greek tragedian

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Esopo
ancient Greek author

Aetius pn
Ezio
given name

Aetna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Etna
Sicilian nymph

Aetolia /iːˈtəʊ.liː.ə/ pn
Etolia
region of Greece

Aetolian adj
etolico
of or relating to Aetolia

Aetolian n
etolico
native of Aetolia

Afar pn
afar
language

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afghano afghana
pertaining to Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
afghano afgano
person from Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
afghano
Pashto language

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ n
levriero afgano
Afghan Hound

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ pn
Afghanistan Afganistan
country

Africa /ˈæ.fɹɪ.kə/ pn
Africa
continent south of Europe

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
africano
Of or pertaining to Africa

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
africano africana
a native of Africa

African Union pn
Unione Africana Unione africana
multinational organisation

African clawed frog n
xenopo
frog

African hunting dog n
licaone
Lycaon pictus

African violet n
violetta africana
perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikaans
language

Afrikaner n
afrikander sudafricano
member of ethnic group

Afro-Cuban adj
afrocubano
describing the section of the population of Cuba that has an African heritage

Afro-Eurasia /ˈæf.ɹoʊ.jʊɹˈeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurafrasia
supercontinent

Agabus pn
Agabo

Agamemnon /æɡæˈmɛmnɒn/ pn
Agamennone
Greek hero

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Agata
female given name

Agent Orange pn
Agente Arancio
herbicide

Aghlabid n
aglabita

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Agnese
female given name

Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
Agrigento
province and city in Sicily

Agrinio pn
Agrinio
a city in Greece

Aguascalientes pn
Aguascalientes
state of Mexico

Aida pn
Aida
female given name

Aidos pn
Aidos
Greek goddess of shame, modesty, and humility

Ainu pn
lingua ainu
language

Ajaccio /aˈʒaksɪəʊ/ pn
Aiaccio Ajaccio
capital city of Corsica

Ajax /ˈeɪ.dʒæks/ pn
Aiace
either of two heroes of the Trojan War

Akan pn
akan
language group spoken in Ghana

Akhenaten /ˌækəˈnɑːtən/ pn
Akhenaton
Pharaoh in 14th century BCE, founder of Atenism

Akureyri pn
Akureyri
city on the north coast of Iceland

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al Jazeera
Arabic satellite TV news channel

Al-Andalus pn
Al-Andalus
Islamic Spain

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ pn
Alabama
U.S. State
river

Aladdin pn
Aladino
a given name
the Arabic tale

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ pn
Alano
male given name

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska Alasca
US state

Alaskan Malamute n
malamute di Alaska
Alaskan Malamute sled dog

Alban pn
Albano
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albania
country in south-eastern Europe

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
albanese
of or pertaining to Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ n
albanese
person from Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
albanese
language

Albany pn
Albany
capital of New York

Albaredo pn
Albaredo
village in Italy

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
Alberto
male given name

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
province

Albin pn
Albino
male given name

Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
Albione
England

Alcibiades /ˌælsəˈbaɪədiz/ pn
Alcibiade
Greek name

Alcman pn
Alcmane
Ancient Greek name

Alcmanian adj
alcmanio

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
Alcolisti Anonimi
proper noun

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldebaran
star

Aldine adj
aldino
describing the typography used
of or pertaining to the publications of Aldus Manutius

Alecto pn
Aletto
Greek goddess of vengeance

Alectryon pn
Alectrione
character in Greek mythology

Aleppine adj
aleppino
of or pertaining to Aleppo

Aleppine n
aleppina aleppino
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Aleppo

Aleppo /əˈlɛpoʊ/ /əˈlɛpəʊ/ pn
Aleppo
city in Syria

Alessandria pn
Alessandria

Alexander /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzæn.dɚ/ /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/ [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alessandro Sandro
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alessandro Magno
King of Macedonia

Alexandra pn
Alessandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alessandria
city in Egypt

Alexandrianism n
alessandrinismo

Alexandroupoli pn
Alessandropoli
city

Alexius pn
Alessio
male given name

Alfierian adj
alfieriano

Alfonso pn
Alfonso
male given name

Alfred pn
Alfredo
Male given name

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Algeria
country

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ adj
algerino algerina
of Algeria or its people

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ n
algerino algerina
person from Algeria

Algherese pn
algherese
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero

Alghero /alˈɡɛəɹəʊ/ /ɑlˈɡɛɹoʊ/ pn
Alghero
port town in Sardinia

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪəz/ /ælˈdʒɪɹz/ pn
Algeri
the capital of Algeria

Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋkwi.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋkwi.ən/ adj
algonchino
relating to a group of North American languages

Ali pn
Alì
male given name from Arabic

Ali Baba pn
Alì Babà
a fictional character

Alicante pn
Alicante
city in Spain

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alice
female given name

All Saints' Day pn
Ognissanti Tutti i Santi
feast day

All Souls' Day pn
Commemorazione dei defunti Giorno dei Morti
Christian feast day

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ n
brugola
a hex head wrench

Allobrogian adj
allobrogo

Almighty pn
Onnipotente
God, the supreme being

Almodovarian adj
almodovariano

Alpha Centauri pn
Alfa Centauri
brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
alpino alpestre
Relating to the Alps

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alpi
a mountain range in Western Europe

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ pn
Alsazia
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Altair pn
Altair
star

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
Alzheimer morbo di Alzheimer
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amadeus pn
Amedeo
male given name

Amanda /əˈmændə/ pn
Amanda
female given name

Amarone /ˌaməˈɹəʊnɪ/ /ˌɑməˈɹoʊneɪ/ n
amarone
strong Italian dry red wine

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ n
amazzone
Mythological female warrior

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ pn
Rio delle Amazzoni Amazzoni
river

Amazonian antshrike n
averla formichiera dell'Amazzonia
Thamnophilus amazonicus

Ambarvalia n
ambarvali

Amber /ˈæm.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ pn
Ambra
female given name

Ambrose /ˈæmbɹoʊz/ /ˈæmbɹəʊz/ pn
Ambrogio
male given name

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adj
statunitense
of or pertaining to a native or citizen of the U.S.
americano statunitense
of or pertaining to the Americas
of or pertaining to the U.S. or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ n
americano americana
inhabitant of the Americas
americano americana statunitense
person born in, or a citizen of, the U.S.

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ pn
inglese americano
American English

American Civil War pn
guerra di secessione americana guerra civile americana
civil war in the United States (1861-1865)

American Dream n
sogno americano
determination
philosophy

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Samoa americane Samoa Americane
US overseas territory in Oceania

American badger n
tasso argentato
Taxidea taxus

American beaver n
castoro americano
American beaver

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
bisonte americano
mammal

American bittern n
tarabuso americano
Botaurus lentiginosus

American black bear n
baribal orso nero orso nero americano
Ursus americanus

American football n
football americano
American football

American kestrel n
gheppio americano
species

American mink n
visone americano
Mustela vison

American studies n
americanistica
an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the Americas, with a historical emphasis upon the United States

American sweetgum n
storace americano
deciduous tree

Americanistic adj
americanistico
relating to American studies

Americanize v
americanizzare
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹɪkəz/ pn
Americhe America
North and South America

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amarico
language

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Amman
the capital of Jordan

Amorgos pn
Amorgo
an island in Greece

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amos
book of the Old Testament
figure mentioned in the Old Testament

Amphitrite /ˌæm.fɪˈtɹaɪ.ti/ pn
Anfitrite
Greek goddess

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam
capital of the Netherlands

Amun pn
Ammone Amon
Egyptian wind deity

Amur pn
Amur
the river between the Far East Russia and China

Anabaptism /ænəˈbæptɪzm/ n
anabattismo
doctrine of Anabaptists

Anastasia /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʒə/ pn
Anastasia
female given name

Anastasius pn
Anastasio
male given name

Anatolius pn
Anatolio
male given name

Anaxagoras pn
Anassagora
philosopher

Anchises /æŋˈkaɪ.siːz/ pn
Anchise

Ancient Greece pn
Antica Grecia
ancient civilization of the Mediterranean

Ancient Greek pn
greco antico
the Greek language of classical antiquity

Ancient Rome pn
Roma antica antica Roma
civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD

Ancona n
Ancona
city, province

Ancus pn
Anco
male given name

Andalusia /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ pn
Andalusia
autonomous community of Spain

Andalusian adj
andaluso
from or pertaining to Andalusia

Andalusian n
andaluso
dialect (or varieties) of Spanish spoken in Andalusia

Andorra /ænˈdɔɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ pn
Andorra
country

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorrano andorrana
pertaining to Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
andorrano andorrana
person from Andorra

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ pn
Andrea
male given name
the Apostle

Androcydes pn
Androcide
Any of certain male figures of Ancient Greece

Andromache /ænˈdɹɒməki/ pn
Andromaca
the wife of Hector

Andronicus pn
Andronico
folklore character

Andros pn
Andro
island in Greece

Angela /ˈændʒələ/ pn
Angela
female given name

Angelica pn
Angelica
female given name

Angelo /ˈæn.dʒə.loʊ/ /ˈæn.hə.loʊ/ pn
Angelo
male given name

Angevin adj
angioino
pertaining to Anjou

Angevin n
angioino
native of Anjou

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
Anglo
A member of the ancient Germanic tribe

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ adj
anglicano
pertaining to the Church of England and related churches

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ n
anglicano
member of an Anglican church

Anglican Communion pn
Comunione anglicana
worldwide network of churches

Anglicanism n
anglicanesimo anglicanismo
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church

Anglish /ˈænɡliʃ/ pn
anglese
variety of English

Anglo- /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/ prefix
anglo-
prefix: relating to England, English, or the English

Anglophilia /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
anglofilia
the love of the country, culture or people of England

Anglophobia n
anglofobia
hatred or fear of England or anything English

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
anglofono
English-speaking

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ pn
Angola
country in Southern Africa

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
angolano angolese
of, from or pertaining to Angola or its people

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ n
angolano angolana
person from Angola or of Angolan descent

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪlə/ pn
Anguilla
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anjou /ˈɒnʒuː/ pn
Angiò
a former county of France

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara
capital of Turkey

Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Anna
female given name

Anna /ˈænə/ pn
Anna
biblical prophetess

Annamite adj
annamitico
of or from Annam

Annamite n
annamitico
dated, Vietnamese language

Anno Domini adv
Anno Domini d.C. dopo Cristo
in the year of our Lord

Annunciation pn
annunciazione
Christianity

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ pn
Anselmo
male given name

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
antartico
pertaining to Antarctica

Antarctic Circle pn
circolo polare antartico
geographical line

Antarctic Peninsula pn
Penisola Antartica
the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica

Antarctica /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ pn
Antartide
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antares
star

Antenor pn
Antenore
a son of Aesyetes

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Antonio
given name

Antichrist pn
Anticristo
one under the direct control of the Devil

Antigone /ænˈtɪɡəni/ pn
Antigone
the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ænd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ænd bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua e Barbuda
country

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɒk/ pn
Antiochia
Antioch on the Orontes

Antiochian /æntiˈoʊkiən/ /æntiˈɒkiən/ adj
antiocheno
of or pertaining to ancient Antioch

Antiochian /æntiˈoʊkiən/ /æntiˈɒkiən/ n
antiochena antiocheno
a person from, or an inhabitant of, ancient Antioch

Antiochus /ænˈtaɪəkəs/ pn
Antioco
one of the thirteen kings

Antisthenes /ænˈtɪsθəniːz/ pn
Antistene
Greek name

Antoinette pn
Antonietta
female given name from French Antoinette

Antonia pn
Antonia
female given name

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Anversa
city
province

Aonian adj
aonio
pertaining to Aonia, or to the Muses, who were supposed to dwell there

Aosta /ɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Aosta
city in Italy

Aostan adj
aostano
of or from Aosta

Aostan n
aostana aostano
one from Aosta

Apennine /ˈæpənaɪn/ adj
appenninico
pertaining to the Apennines

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Appennini
mountain range

Aphrodite /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Afrodite
Greek goddess

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ pn
Apocalisse
book of the Bible
apocalisse Apocalisse
the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ n
Apollo
asteroid type

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
apollo
a very handsome young man
Apollo
the son of Zeus

Apollonia pn
Apollonia
the name of a number of Ancient Greek cities and colonies

Appenzell Inner Rhodes pn
Appenzello Interno
Swiss canton

Appenzell Outer Rhodes pn
Appenzello Esterno
a Swiss canton

Appian /ˈæ.pi.ən/ pn
Appiano
Roman name

Appius pn
Appio
Roman name

April /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ pn
aprile
fourth month of the Gregorian calendar

April fool n
pesce d'aprile
practical joke played on April Fools' Day

Aptian pn
Aptiano
subdivision of the Early Cretaceous epoch

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Apuleio
author in the Roman Empire

Apulia pn
Puglia
region of Italy

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ adj
pugliese
of or pertaining to Apulia

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ n
pugliese
resident of Apulia

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ pn
Acquario Aquario
astrological sign
constellation

Aquitaine pn
Aquitania
region of France

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
arabo
of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ n
arabo araba
Semitic person
alfana arabo
horse

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Repubblica Araba d'Egitto
Official name of Egypt

Arab Spring pn
Primavera araba
movement

Arab World pn
mondo arabo
Arabic speaking world

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabia
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf;

Arabian oryx n
orice d'Arabia
Oryx leucoryx

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ adj
arabo
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ pn
arabo
language
alphabet

Arabic numeral n
numero arabo
any of the ten symbols from 0 through 9

Arabic script n
alfabeto arabo
letters of the Arabic language

Arachne /əˈɹækni/ pn
Aragne
(Greek mythology) woman famous for her skill at weaving

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡɑːn/ /ˈæɹəɡən/ pn
Aragona
an autonomous community in Spain

Aragonese adj
aragonese
from Aragon

Aragonese n
aragonese
a person

Aragonese pn
aragonese
the language of Aragon

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Aral lago d'Aral
Aral Sea

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ adj
arameo
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ n
aramaico arameo
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ adj
aramaico
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ pn
aramaico
the language

Aranese pn
aranese
dialect

Arbëresh /ˌɑːbəˈɹɛʃ/ pn
arberesco arbëresh arbëreshe
form of Albanian spoken in southern Italy

Arc de Triomphe pn
Arco di Trionfo
the Parisian monument

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪdi.ə/ n
Arcadia
A district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

Arcadius pn
Arcadio
male given name

Archaean adj
archeano
of eon from 3,800 to 2,500 million years ago

Archibald /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃɪ.bɔːld/ pn
Archimboldo Arcibaldo Arcimbaldo Arcimboldo
male given name

Archimedean /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ adj
archimedeo
of or pertaining to Archimedes

Archimedean solid n
solido archimedeo
any of a class of semi-regular convex polyhedra composed of two or more types of regular polygon meeting in identical vertices

Archimedes /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Archimede
an ancient Greek mathematician

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
artico
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Artide
a region of the Earth

Arctic Circle pn
Circolo Polare Artico
one of the five major circles of latitude

Arctic Ocean pn
Oceano Artico
the smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole

Areopagus n
areopago
supreme council in Athens

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera

Arethusa /ˌæɹɨˈθjuːzə/ pn
Aretusa
nereid nymph who became a fountain

Arezzo /əˈɹɛtsəʊ/ pn
Arezzo
capital city of Arezzo
province of Tuscany

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒənˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒənˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ adj
argentino argentina
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ n
argentino argentina
person from Argentina

Argo Navis pn
Argo Navis Navis
constellation

Argonaut pn
argonauta
member of the Argo crew

Argos pn
Argo
city in Greece

Argyll Robertson pupil n
segno di Argyll Robertson
a bilateral small pupil of the eye that reduces in size when the patient focuses on a near object but does not constrict when exposed to bright light. It is a sign of neurosyphilis

Ari pn
Ari
town in Italy

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ pn
Arianna
daughter of King Minos

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ariano
pertaining to Arianism

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
ariano
a kind of Christian who holds Arian ideas

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
arianesimo
nontrinitarian Christian teaching

Ariel pn
Ariele
moon of Uranus
name

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ pn
Ariete
astrological sign
constellation

Ariostan adj
ariostesco
characteristic of Ludovico Ariosto

Aristarch /ˈæɹɪstɑːk/ n
aristarco
severe critic

Aristides pn
Aristide
male name

Aristophanean adj
aristofaneo aristofanio

Aristotelianism pn
aristotelismo
philosophical system

Aristotle pn
Aristotele
ancient Greek philosopher

Arius /ˈɛəɹi.əs/ pn
Ario
Greek name

Arizona /ˌæɹɪˈzoʊnə/ /ˌæɹɪˈzəʊnə/ pn
Arizona
a state of the United States of America

Ark of the Covenant pn
Arca dell'Alleanza
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest

Arkansas /ɑɹˈkæn.zəs/ /ˈɑɹ.kən.sɔ/ pn
Arkansas
US state

Arkhangelsk pn
Arcangelo
city in Russia

Armageddon /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Armaghedòn
site

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenia
ancient kingdom and country

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armeno armena
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ n
armeno armena
person

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
armeno
language

Armenian SSR pn
RSS Armena
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

Arminianism n
arminianesimo
school of thought

Arminius pn
Arminio
Germanic chieftain

Arno pn
Arno
river in Tuscany

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnaldo
male given name

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
arumeno aromuno
language

Arretine /ˈæɹɪtaɪn/ adj
aretino
of, from or pertaining to Arezzo, Italy

Arte Povera /ˌɑɹteɪ ˈpoʊvəɹə/ /ˌɑːteɪ ˈpɒvəɹə/ pn
arte povera
Italian modern art movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Artemide
Greek goddess

Arthur /ˈɑɹθəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arturo
male given name

Artinian adj
artiniano
of a ring

Artinskian pn
Artinskiano

Aruba /ˈæ.ɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
territory in the Caribbean

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
small borough in Estonia

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
arvanitico
form of Albanian

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ariano
of or pertaining to Indo-European or Aryan peoples, culture, and languages
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race
used primarily by neo-Nazis: pertaining to the Caucasian race

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
ariano
in Nazism: a member of an alleged master race of non-Jewish Caucasians
used primarily by neo-Nazis: a white
ario
obsolete: in 19th century ethnography, a subdivision of the Caucasian race
rare: a Proto-Indo-European

Ascanius /æˈskeɪni.əs/ pn
Ascanio
the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas

Ascension pn
Ascensione
Jesus' rise to heaven

Ascension Day pn
Ascensione
the fortieth day of Easter

Asclepius /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asclepio
Greek god of medicine and healing

Ascoli Piceno pn
Ascoli Piceno

Ash Wednesday n
Mercoledì delle Ceneri Ceneri
the Christian day of penitence 46 days before Easter

Ashkelon pn
Ascalona
city in Israel

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
ashkenazita askenazita
of, or relating to Jews from Germany or Eastern Europe

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ n
ashkenazita askenazita
Jew from Germany or Eastern Europe

Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ pn
Asia
the continent of Asia
province of Roman empire

Asiago pn
Asiago
a commune in Veneto, Italy

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiatico asiatica
of, relating to or from Asia

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ n
asiatico asiatica
person from Asia
person from or descended from people from the Indian sub-continent

Asian Games pn
Giochi Asiatici
sport event

Asian black bear n
orso dal collare orso della luna orso tibetano
Ursus thibetanus

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ n
leone asiatico
species of lion that inhabited Asia

Asiatic Vespers pn
Vespri asiatici
massacre of Roman citizens in Anatolia in 88 BCE

Asiatic golden cat n
gatto dorato asiatico
cat

Asselian pn
Asseliano

Assisi pn
Assisi
city

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Assiria
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

Assyriological adj
assiriologico
of or pertaining to Assyriology

Assyriologist n
assiriologo
a person who studies ancient Assyria

Assyriology n
assiriologia
study of the Assyrian language and culture

Asti pn
Asti
capital of Asti
province of Piedmont

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ adj
asturiano
of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturie
autonomous community and province of Spain

Aswan /asˈwɑːn/ pn
Assuan
city in southern Egypt

Atayal n
Atayal
people

Atenism n
atonsimo
religion

Athanasius /ˌæθəˈneɪsi.əs/ pn
Atanasio
male given name

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Atena
Greek goddess

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Atene
capital city of Greece

Atilius pn
Atilio
a Roman nomen gentile

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ pn
Atlanta
capital and largest city of the State of Georgia

Atlantic Ocean pn
Oceano Atlantico
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east

Atlantic herring n
aringa
Clupea harengus

Atlantic pomfret n
pesce castagna
Brama brama

Atlantic puffin n
pulcinella di mare fratercula
Fratercula arctica

Atlantic salmon n
salmone dell'Atlantico
species of fish

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlantide
mythical country said to have sunk into the ocean

Atomic Age /əˈtɑːmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈtɒmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ pn
era atomica
era during which nuclear energy was developed

Attica pn
Attica
periphery

Atticize v
atticizzare
use the Attic idiom or style

Atticus pn
Attico
male given name

Audouin's gull n
gabbiano corso
Ichthyaetus audouinii

Auf der Maur pn
Auf der Maur

Augeas /ɔːˈdʒiːəs/ pn
Augia
king

Augsburg pn
Augusta
city in southern Germany

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ pn
agosto
eighth month of the Gregorian calendar

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ pn
Agostino
male given name

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Augusto
Roman emperor
male given name

Aurelia pn
Aurelia
female given name

Aurelius pn
Aurelio
male given name

Aurora pn
Aurora
female given name

Ausonius pn
Ausonio
Roman poet

Aussie /ˈɑzi/ /ˈɒzi/ /ˈɔzi/ adj
australiano
Australian

Austin /ˈɑstɪn/ /ˈɒstɪn/ /ˈɔstɪn/ pn
Austin
capital of Texas

Australasian adj
australasiano
relating to Australia and its surrounding regions

Australia /ɑˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪliːə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪə/ /əˈstɹæɪljə/ /əˈstɹɛliːə/ pn
Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ adj
australiano
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ n
australiano
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent

Australian dollar n
dollaro australiano
official currency of Australia

Australian pelican n
pellicano australiano
species of pelican

Australian rules football n
calcio australiano football australiano
Australian rules football

Australianise /ɒˈstɹeɪljənaɪz/ v
australianizzare
localise a medium for sale or use in Australia
make Australian

Austria /ˈɑst.ɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Austria
country in Central Europe

Austria-Hungary pn
Austria-Ungheria Impero Austro-Ungarico
former country in Central Europe

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ adj
austriaco
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ n
austriaco austriaca austriache austriaci
Austrian person

Austroasiatic adj
austroasiatico

Auvergne pn
Alvernia
region of France

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pn
Alvernia-Rodano-Alpi
region of France

Avellino pn
Avellino
province of Italy
town and capital of Avellino

Aventine /ˈævəntaɪn/ adj
aventiniano
Pertaining to Aventine Hill

Aventine Hill pn
Aventino
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

Avernus pn
Averno Lago Averno
lake in Italy

Averroism n
averroismo
tenets of the Averroists

Avicenna /ˌævɪˈsenə/ pn
Avicenna
a Persian polymath

Avignon pn
Avignone
city in Provence

Avogadro's number n
costante di Avogadro numero di Avogadro
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12

Axis power n
Asse Potenze dell'Asse
member country of the World War II Axis

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
lingua aymara
language of South America

Azawad pn
Azauad
an unrecognised state

Azerbaijan /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈ(d)ʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbaigian Azerbaijan
country

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ adj
azerbaigiano
pertaining to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ pn
azerbaigiano
language of Azerbaijan

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Azzorre
an archipelago and an autonomous region

Azrael pn
Azrael
angel of death

B major n
si maggiore
the major key with B as its tonic

B-flat major n
si bemolle maggiore
major key with B-flat as its tonic

BBC pn
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation

BC adv
a.C.
before Christ

BL Lac object n
oggetti BL Lac
type of galaxy with AGN

BRIC pn
BRIC
Brazil, Russia, India, and China

Baba Yaga pn
Baba Yaga
hag who flies through the air in a mortar

Babelic adj
babelico

Babeufism n
babuvismo

Babylon /ˈbæbɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæbɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babilonia
capital of Babylonia

Babylonic adj
babilonico
pertaining to Babylon

Baconian /bəˈkəʊn.ɪən/ adj
baconiano
of or pertaining to Francis Bacon and his philosophical system

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Battria
Greek name for ancient country

Badiot n
badioto badiotto

Baetic adj
betico

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ pn
Bagdad Baghdad
city

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahama Bahamas
country in the Caribbean

Bahian adj
bahiano

Bahrain /bɑːˈɹeɪn/ pn
Bahrain Bahrein
country in the Middle East

Bahraini adj
bahreinita
of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people

Bahraini n
bahreinita
a person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent

Baird's sandpiper n
gambecchio di Baird
Calidris bairdii

Bajocian pn
Bajociano

Bakar pn
Buccari

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
bachelite
heat-resisting chemically inert resin

Baker pn
Panettiere
Occupational surname

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ pn
Baku
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Balaklava pn
Balaclava
a former city in Crimea

Baldwin pn
Baldovino
given name

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
balearico
of the Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands pn
Isole Baleari
group of Mediterranean islands

Bali tiger n
tigre di Bali
Panthera tigris balica

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ adj
balinese
of or relating to Bali, or its inhabitants, language or culture

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
balinese
language
inhabitant

Balkan /ˈbɔːlkən/ adj
balcanico
Of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula

Balkan Peninsula pn
penisola balcanica
peninsula in southeastern Europe

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
balcanizzazione
fragmentation of a region into several small states

Balt [bɔːlt] n
baltica baltico
inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states

Balthazar pn
Baldassar
Babylonian king
Baldassarre
male given name
one of the Magi

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ adj
baltico
pertaining to the Baltic languages
pertaining to the Balts
of the Baltic region or sea

Baltic Sea pn
Mar Baltico mar Baltico
a sea

Baltimore /ˈbɔl.tɨˌmɔɹ/ pn
Baltimora
city in central Maryland, USA

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ adj
balzachiano balzacchiano
of or pertaining to Honoré de Balzac or his writings

Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ n
balzacchiana balzacchiano balzachiana balzachiano
follower of Honoré de Balzac

Bambara pn
bambara
language

Banach space n
spazio di Banach
complete normed vector space

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladesh
country

Baphometic adj
bafomettico

Bar pn
Antivari
city

Barabbas pn
Barabba
insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed instead of releasing Jesus

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
country in the Caribbean

Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Barbara
cognates and transliterations of female given name

Barbary lion n
leone berbero leone dell'Atlante
Panthera leo leo

Barbary macaque n
bertuccia scimmia di Barberia
Macaca sylvanus

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Barcellona
capital of Catalonia

Barcelonian adj
barcellonese
from Barcelona

Barcelonian n
barcellonese
someone from Barcelona

Barents Sea pn
mare di Barents
part of the Arctic Ocean

Bari pn
Bari
area of Italy
town in Italy

Barnabas /ˈbɑɹnəbəs/ pn
Barnaba
An early Christian
male given name

Barolo /bəˈɹoʊloʊ/ /bəˈɹəʊləʊ/ n
barolo
wine made from Nebbiolo grapes

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ pn
barocco
period in architecture
period in art
period in music

Baroque guitar n
chitarra barocca
archaic form of guitar from the Baroque era

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ pn
Bartolomeo
male given name
the Apostle

Bartonian pn
Bartoniano

Basel pn
Basilea
city in Switzerland

Basel-Country pn
Basilea-Campagna
canton

Basel-Stadt pn
Basilea-Città
canton

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ adj
baschiro
of or relating to Bashkortostan or its people

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ n
baschiro baschira
a Bashkir person

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ pn
baschiro
language

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Baschiria
federal subject of Russia

Basil /ˈbæz.əl/ pn
Basilio
male given name

Basilicata pn
Basilicata
region of southern Italy

Basler n
basilese
someone from Basel

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
basco
relative to the Basque people or their language

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
basco
language
basco basca
member of a people

Basque Country pn
Paesi Baschi Paese Basco
autonomous community within Spain
Paese basco Paese Basco
geographical region in Spain and France

Batavia /bəˈteɪviə/ pn
Batavia Giacarta
Jakarta during the Dutch East Indies period

Bathonian pn
Bathoniano

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Betsabea
biblical character
female given name

Batman /batˈman/ pn
Batman
the bat-themed hero

Bats pn
bats
language
Bats
a commune in France

Battle of Britain pn
battaglia d'Inghilterra
series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during World War II

Baudelairean /ˌboʊdəˈlɛɹi.ən/ /ˌbəʊd(ə)ˈlɛəɹɪ.ən/ adj
baudelairiano
of or pertaining to Baudelaire or his works

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Baviera
state

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
bavarese
of or pertaining to Bavaria

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ n
bavarese
person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent

Bayesian /ˈbeɪzɪən/ adj
bayesiano
of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes

Beatrice /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Beatrice
female given name

Beauceron /ˈboʊsəˌɹɑn/ /ˈbəʊsəˌɹɒn/ n
pastore di Beauce
Beauceron

Beaufort scale pn
scala di Beaufort
measure for the intensity of the wind

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Protettorato del Bechuanaland
former name for Botswana

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ pn
Belzebù
a Semitic deity, another name for the Devil

Beethoven /ˈbeɪˌt(h)əʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ pn
Beethoven
German surname

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ adj
beethoveniano
of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven

Beetle n
maggiolino
Volkswagen car

Beghard /bəˈɡɑːɹd/ n
begardo
one of an association of religious laymen

Beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ n
beghina beghino

Behçet's disease /ˈbeɪt͡ʃɛts dɪˈziːz/ n
sindrome di Behçet
multi-system disorder

Beijing /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Pechino
capital of China

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
capital of Lebanon

Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ n
Bel Paese
mild creamy Italian cheese

Belarus /ˌbəˈlɑɹʌs/ /ˌbɛləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːs/ pn
Bielorussia
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ adj
bielorusso
pertaining to Belarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ n
bielorusso
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent
language

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ pn
Belfast
capital of Northern Ireland

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] adj
belga
of or pertaining to Belgians or Belgian people
of or pertaining to Belgium

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] n
belga
Belgian, person from Belgium

Belgian Congo pn
Congo Belga
Belgian colony

Belgian Sheepdog n
pastore belga
Umbrella term for the four Belgian sheepdog variants

Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ pn
Belgio
country in Europe

Belgorod pn
Belgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrado
capital of Serbia

Belisarius pn
Belisario
a general of the Byzantine Empire

Belize /bəˈliːz/ pn
Belize
country

Belizean adj
beliziano
Pertaining to Belize

Belizean n
beliziano
person from Belize

Belluno pn
Belluno
province of Italy
town and capital of Belluno

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Benedetto Benito
male given name

Benedicta pn
Benedetta
feminine form of Benedict

Benedictine adj
benedettino
of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia

Benedictine n
benedettina benedettino
monk or nun

Benevento pn
Benevento
town and capital of Benevento
province of Italy

Bengal /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengala
region in South Asia

Bengal fox n
volpe indiana
Vulpes bengalensis

Bengali adj
Bengalese bengalese
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali n
bengali bengalese
language

Benghazi pn
Bengasi
Benghazi, Libya

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benin
country

Benjamin /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ pn
Beniamino
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Bennu pn
Bennu Benu
Egyptian deity

Berber n
berberi berbero
Member of northwest African ethnic group

Berengar /ˈbɛɹɪŋɡəɹ/ pn
Berengario Beringhiero
a male given name of historical usage

Berenice pn
Berenice
female given name

Bergamasco n
Pastore Bergamasco
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

Bergamo /ˈbɜːɡəˌməʊ/ /ˈbɝɡəˌmoʊ/ pn
Bergamo
city and capital of Bergamo
province of Italy

Bergmanian adj
bergmaniano
pertaining to Bergman

Bering Sea pn
mar di Bering
sea

Berlin /bə.ˈlɪn/ /ˈbɚ.lɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ [bɚ.ˈlɪn] pn
Berlino
capital city of Germany

Berlin Wall pn
Muro di Berlino
wall that parted Berlin

Berlusconi pn
Berlusconi
surname

Berlusconism n
berlusconismo
Silvio Berlusconi's policies

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermude Bermuda
island group

Bermuda Triangle pn
Triangolo delle Bermuda
area in Atlantic Ocean

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Berna Canton Berna
canton
Berna
city

Bernadette pn
Bernadetta
female given name

Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernardo
male given name

Bernese /ˌbɜːˈniːz/ adj
bernese
of, from, or pertaining to Bern

Berytian adj
beritense
of or pertaining to Berytus

Berytian n
beritense
native or inhabitant of Berytus

Berytus /bəˈɹaɪtəs/ /ˈbɛɹətəs/ pn
Berito
the ancient city of Beirut

Besselian adj
besseliano

Betelgeuse /ˈbiːtəldʒuːz/ pn
Betelgeuse
supergiant

Bethesda /bə.θɛz.də/ pn
Betzaeta
pool in Jerusalem

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Betlemme
City

Betti number n
numero di Betti
number that characterises a topological space with respect to a given dimension

Bewick's swan n
cigno minore
Bewick's swan

Bhutan /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bhutan
Himalayan country

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ n
bhutanese bhutanesi
person from Bhutan

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
Bibbia
Christian holy book

Biella pn
Biella
province of Italy
town and capital of Biella

Big Apple pn
Grande Mela
nickname for New York City

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ n
lupo cattivo
fictional evil wolf

Big Bang pn
Big Bang
cosmic event

Big Dipper pn
Gran Carro
bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
Big Mac
burger

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ n
Bigfoot
unidentified yeti-like animal

Bilhah pn
Bila
handmaid of Rachel

Biscay pn
Biscaglia
province of Spain

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Biškek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
bishnupria manipuri
language

Bishop of Rome pn
Vescevo di Roma
a title of the Pope

Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
bislama
a creole spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu

Bizerte pn
Biserta
city in Tunisia

Black Death pn
peste nera
14th century pandemic outbreak

Black Forest pn
Foresta Nera Selva Nera
German forest and mountain range

Black Forest gâteau n
torta della Foresta Nera
type of gâteau originating in the Black Forest region of Germany

Black Sea pn
Mar Nero
an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor

Blackbeard pn
Barbanera
pirate's name

Blairism n
blairismo

Blaise pn
Biagio
male given name

Blanche pn
Bianca
female given name

Blasius pn
Biagio
male given name

Blitzen pn
Lampo
reindeer of Santa Claus

Blue Banana pn
banana blu
corridor

Bluebeard pn
Barbablù
the title character

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Dente Azzurro
nickname of a Danish king
bluetooth
personal area wireless network

Boccaccian /bəˈkɑːt͡ʃiən/ adj
boccaccesco boccacciano
of or pertaining to Boccaccio or his works

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Beozia Aonia
a district in Greece

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ adj
aonio beota beotico
pertaining to Boeotia
beota
stupid, foolish

Boer /ˈbʊəɹ/ n
boero
South African of Dutch descent

Bogota /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogotà
capital of Colombia

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Boemia
The region of the Czech Republic

Bohemian waxwing n
beccofrusone
Bombycilla garrulus

Bohemond /ˈbəʊəmənd/ pn
Boemondo
a given name of historical usage

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela pn
Repubblica Bolivariana del Venezuela
official name of Venezuela

Bolivia /boʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivia
country in South America

Bollywood pn
Bollywood
Indian film industry

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ pn
Bologna
city
province

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ adj
bolognese
of or relating to Bologna
ragù alla bolognese
relating to culinary sauce

Bolshevik /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ n
bolscevico
a member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917

Bolshevism /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ n
bolscevismo
Communist political ideology

Bolzano pn
Bolzano
town and capital of Bolzano
province of Italy

Bombay n
gatto Bombay

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
bonapartismo
pratices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte

Bonapartist adj
bonapartista bonapartistico
relating to Bonapartism

Bonapartist n
bonapartista
one attached to Napoleon's policy

Bonaventure pn
Bonaventura
male given name

Bonifatius pn
Bonifacio
male given name

Bonn pn
Bonn
a city in Germany

Book of the Dead pn
Libro dei morti
ancient Egyptian funerary text

Books of Moses pn
Libri di Mosè
five books

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
booleano
logic: pertaining to data items that have values “true” and “false”

Boolean algebra n
algebra di Boole algebra booleana reticolo booleano
algebraic structure

Bordeaux /bɔɹdoʊ/ pn
Bordeaux Bordello
a city in France

Bordeaux mixture n
poltiglia bordolese
copper sulphate and lime mixture

Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
Borea
Greek god

Borgia pn
Borgia
family

Borromean Islands pn
Isole Borromee
group of three small islands

Bose-Einstein condensate n
condensato di Bose-Einstein
gaseous superfluid

Bose-Einstein statistics n
statistica di Bose-Einstein
particle statistics model applicable to bosons

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnia
short for 'Bosnia and Herzegovina'
northern part of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a geographic and historical entity

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ pn
Bosnia ed Erzegovina Bosnia-Erzegovina
country on the Balkan peninsula

Bosniak n
bosgnacco bosniaco
bosgnacco
a person with ties to Bosnia, traditional adherence to Islam, and common culture and language

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ adj
bosniaco
of or pertaining to Bosnia

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ n
bosniaco bosniaca
the people
bosniaco
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ pn
Bosforo
a strait that passes through Istanbul

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ pn
Boston
city in Massachusetts

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botswana
Republic of Botswana

Botswanan adj
botswaniano
pertaining to Botswana

Botswanan n
botswaniana botswaniano
person from Botswana

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté pn
Borgogna-Franca Contea
region of France

Bowden cable n
cavo Bowden guaina
cable used to transmit force by the movement of an inner cable

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
Santo Stefano
Boxing Day

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Boote Orsa minore bovaro
a constellation

Brabant /ˈbɹæbənt/ pn
Brabante
former province of central Belgium

Bragança /bɹəˈɡanzə/ /bɹəˈɡɑnzə/ pn
Braganza
city in the homonymous district of Portugal

Brandenburg pn
Brandeburgo
state
city

Brasília /bɹɑˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Brasilia
The capital of Brazil

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
The capital of Slovakia

Brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ pn
Brasile
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ adj
brasiliano
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ n
brasiliano brasiliana brasiliane brasiliani
person from Brazil

Brechtian adj
brechtiano
of or pertaining to Bertolt Brecht or his works

Breisgau pn
Brisgovia

Bremen /ˈbɹeɪmən/ pn
Brema
city
state

Brendan pn
Brendano
male given name

Brenta Canal pn
Naviglio del Brenta

Brescia /ˈbɹɛʃə/ pn
Brescia
city and province of Italy

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
bretone
the language
person from Brittany

Brexit /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
Brexit
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Brigida Brigitta
female given name

Brindisi pn
Brindisi
city
province

Briseis /bɹaɪˈsiːɪs/ pn
Briseide
legendary figure featured in the Iliad

Britain /ˈbɹɪ.tn̩/ /ˈbɹɪ.tən/ pn
Gran Bretagna
island

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] adj
britannico
of Britain
colloquial: of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] pn
britannici
citizens or inhabitants of Britain

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia Britannica
province of Canada

British Empire pn
Impero Britannico
empire

British English n
inglese britannico
English language as in Britain, especially in England

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
arcipelago britannico isole britanniche
group of islands

British Virgin Islands pn
Isole Vergini britanniche
British overseas territory

Britisher /ˈbɹɪtɪʃə/ n
britannica britannico
British subject

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretagna
region of North West France

Bronze Age pn
Età del bronzo età del bronzo
archaeology

Brown pn
Brunetti Bruni Bruno Marrone Mora Moretti
surname meaning "brown", or indicating a dark complexion

Brownian motion n
moto browniano
random motion of particles suspended in a fluid

Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ pn
brumaio brumale
the second month of the French Republican Calendar

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunei
a country in Southeast Asia

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ pn
Bruno
male given name
surname

Brusselian adj
brussellese bruxellese
of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels

Brusselian n
brussellese bruxellese
someone from Brussels

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Bruxelles
capital of Belgium

Brussels sprout n
cavolino di Bruxelles cavoletto di Bruxelles
vegetable

Brutalism n
Brutalismo
style of modernist architecture

Brutus /ˈbɹutəs/ pn
Bruto
Roman cognomen

Brythonic /bɹɪˈθɒnɪk/ adj
brittonico
of or relating to the Brythonic language subgroup

Bucharest /ˌbuːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bucarest
The capital of Romania

Buckingham Palace pn
Buckingham Palace
the official London residence of the British monarch

Budapest /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Buddha /buːdə/ /bʊdə/ /bʊdːʰə/ pn
Budda Buddha
spiritual and philosophical teacher

Buddha's hand n
mano di Buddha
citrus fruit

Buddhahood n
buddhità
state of being enlightened by Buddhist teachings

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ n
buddismo buddhismo
religion and philosophy

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ adj
buddista
of, relating to a Buddhist, Buddhists
buddista buddistico
of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ n
buddista
practitioner of Buddhism
follower of Buddha

Buddhistic adj
buddistico
of, relating to Buddhism

Buenos Aires /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹeɪs/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buffalo pn
Buffalo
a city in New York State

Bulgaria /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgaria
country

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
bulgaro
relating to Bulgaria, its people or the Bulgarian language

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
bulgaro
language
bulgaro bulgara
native of Bulgaria

Bunsen burner n
becco di Bunsen
small laboratory gas burner

Bunuelian adj
bunueliano
of or relating to Luis Buñuel

Burdigalian pn
Burdigaliano

Burgas pn
Burgas
city in Bulgaria

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Borgogna
region

Burkina Faso /bəː(ɹ)ˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

Burkinabe n
burkinabè
person from Burkina Faso

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birmania
Southeast Asian country (former name)

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
birmano
Of or relating to Burma

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ n
birmano
a person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
birmano
language

Buruli ulcer n
ulcera del Bairnsdale ulcera del Buruli ulcera del Daintree ulcera del Searle
type of ulcer caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
a country in Eastern Africa

Busan pn
Busan
Busan, South Korea

Buscemi pn
Buscemi
city of Sicily

Bushism pn
bushismo
political philosophy

Bushman n
boscimano
Bushman

Byblos pn
Biblo
port city in Lebanon

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ adj
bizantino
of or pertaining to Byzantium
overly complex or intricate
belonging to the civilisation of the Eastern-Roman empire

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Impero bizantino
Greek-speaking empire in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Byzantine Greek n
greco bizantino greco medioevale
the continuum of forms of the Greek language as written and spoken during the time of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantism n
bizantinismo
study or use of elements of the Byzantine culture

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Bisanzio
ancient Greek city

C /s/ /siː/ pn
do
musical note

CD player n
lettore CD
CD player

CEO n
AD
chief executive officer

CNG n
GNC
(petrochemistry) compressed natural gas

CPSU pn
PCUS

CPU /(ˌ)siː(ˌ)piːˈjuː/ /ˌsi(ˌ)piˈju/ n
processore
Central processing unit

CRT n
Teorema Cinese dei Resti
Mathematical theorem

Cadiz /kəˈdɪz/ pn
Cadice Càdice
port city in Andalusia, Spain

Cadmus pn
Cadmo
Cadmus

Caesar /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ /ˈsiːzə(ɹ)/ pn
Cesare
ancient Roman family name

Caesarea /ˌsiːzəˈɹiːə/ pn
Cesarea
any of the places called Caesarea

Caesarean section n
cesareo taglio cesareo
incision in the womb

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ pn
Cagliari
capital of Cagliari
province of Italy

Cain /keɪn/ pn
Caino
son of Adam and Eve

Cairo /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Il Cairo
capital of Egypt

Cajetan pn
Gaetano
male given name

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ pn
Calabria
region of Italy

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ adj
calabrese
from Calabria

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ n
calabrese
inhabitant of Calabria

California /ˌkæl.ɪ.ˈfɔɹ.njə/ pn
California
US state

California poppy n
papavero della California
plant

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ pn
Calliope
the Muse of eloquence and epic

Callisto pn
Callisto
satellite of Jupiter

Callovian pn
Calloviano

Caltanissetta pn
Caltanissetta
city and province of Sicily

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ adj
calvinista calvinistica calvinistico
of or pertaining to Calvinism, a Calvinist or Calvinists

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ n
calvinista
follower

Calydon /ˈkælɪˌdɒn/ pn
Calidone
city

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Cambogia
country in Southeast Asia

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ pn
esplosione cambriana
the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Camerun
country in Central Africa

Cameroonian adj
camerunense
pertaining to Cameroon

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ pn
Camilla
female given name

Camorra /kəˈmɒɹə/ /kəˈmɔɹə/ pn
camorra
crime organization from Naples

Camorrism n
camorrismo
the organization and mode of action of the Camorra

Camorrista /ˌkaməˈɹɪstə/ /ˌkɑməˈɹistə/ n
camorrista guappo
member of the Camorra

Campania pn
Campania
region of Italy

Campidanese Sardinian pn
sardo campidanese
the language

Campobasso pn
Campobasso
province of Italy
town and capital

Camporovere pn
Camporovere
village in Italy

Camun adj
camuno
of or pertaining to Val Camonica

Camun n
camuna camuno
native or inhabitant of Val Camonica

Cana /ˈkeɪnə/ pn
Cana
the site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine

Canaan /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Cananea
historic region

Canaan Dog n
cane di Canaan
Canaan Dog

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰɛənədə] pn
Canada
country in North America

Canada goose n
oca del Canada
Branta canadensis

Canada lynx n
lince canadese
Lynx canadensis

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ adj
canadese
of or pertaining to Canada
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ n
canadese
person from Canada

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ pn
inglese canadese
Canadian English

Canadian football n
football canadese
sport

Canadianization n
canadizzazione
the process of making or becoming Canadian or more Canadian

Canadianize /kəˈneɪdi.ənaɪz/ v
canadizzare
to make Canadian

Canary Islands pn
Isole Canarie
an archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa

Canberra /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra
Capital of Australia

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Cancro
astrological sign
constellation

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ n
Candelora
Christian feast

Cane Corso n
cane corso italiano
dog breed

Canis Major pn
Cane maggiore Cane Maggiore
winter constellation of the northern sky

Canis Minor pn
Cane minore Cane Minore
small winter constellation of the northern sky

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
Canne
village

Cannaregio pn
Cannaregio
sestieri of Venice

Cannizzaro reaction n
reazione di Cannizzaro
reaction

Canove pn
Canove
village in Italy

Canterbury /ˈkæntəbəɹi/ /ˈkæntəbəɹɪ/ /ˈkɛntɘbɘɹi/ pn
Canterbury
ancient city in England

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
cantonese
relating to Canton
relating to the Cantonese language
relating to the Cantonese people

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
cantonese
language
person from Canton

Cape Town pn
Città del Capo
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪpˈvɝd/ pn
Capo Verde
country in Western Africa

Cape Verdean adj
capoverdiano
of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, its people or their language

Cape Verdean n
capoverdiano capoverdiana
a person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent

Cape lion n
leone del Capo
Panthera leo melanochaita

Cape of Good Hope pn
Capo di Buona Speranza
a cape in southwestern South Africa

Cape porcupine n
porcospino del Capo porcospino sudafricano
African porcupine

Cape teal n
alzavola del Capo
Anas capensis

Capella pn
Capella
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga

Capernaum pn
Cafarnao
The biblical town

Capeverdean Crioulo pn
criolo capoverdiano
creole language spoken in Cape Verde

Capitanian pn
Capitaniano
subdivision of the Permian

Capitol pn
Campidoglio
legislative building in Washington, D.C.

Capitoline Hill pn
Campidoglio Monte Capitolino
hill

Capone pn
Capone

Cappadocia [kæpəˈdoʊʃə] pn
Cappadocia
ancient region

Capri /ˈkɑːpɹi/ pn
Capri
island in Italy

Capricorn /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːn/ /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːɹn/ pn
Capricorno
astrological sign

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Capricorno
constellation

Captain Obvious /ˌkæptən ˈɑbviəs/ /ˌkæptɪn ˈɒbviəs/ n
Capitan Ovvio
someone who makes superfluous statements

Capuchin n
cappuccino
a member of the Roman Catholic order

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Caracalla
emperor

Caracas pn
Caracas
capital of Venezuela

Carbonarism /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹɪzəm/ /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹɪzəm/ n
carbonarismo
the principles, practices, or organization of the Carbonari

Care Bears n
orsetti del cuore
Fictional cartoon bears

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ adj
caraibico
Pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ pn
Caraibi
countries
Mare Caraibico
sea

Caribbean Sea pn
mare Caraibico
a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Carinzia
state of Austria

Carlism n
carlismo
political movement

Carmel pn
Carmela
female given name

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ pn
Carolina
female given name

Carpathians pn
Carpazi
mountainous system in Central Europe

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
cartesiano
of or pertaining to Descartes
of or pertaining to coordinates based on orthogonal axes

Cartesian product n
prodotto cartesiano
set of possible pairs

Cartesianism n
cartesianesimo
The philosophy of René Descartes

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Cartagine
ancient city in North Africa

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
city

Caserta pn
Caserta
province of Italy
town and capital

Casimir /ˈkæzɪmɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Casimiro
male given name

Caspar pn
Gaspare
male given name
one of the Magi

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən siː/ pn
Mar Caspio mar Caspio
landlocked sea

Caspian gull n
gabbiano reale pontico
Larus cachinnans

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ pn
Cassandra
prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy

Cassiopeia /ˌkæsi.əˈpiːə/ pn
Cassiopea
constellation
mythical wife of Cepheus

Castelletto pn
Castelletto
village in Italy

Castello pn
Castello
sestieri of Venice

Castelnau's antshrike n
averla formichiera di Castelnau
passerine bird of the antbird family

Castile /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Castiglia
medieval Iberian kingdom
central Spain

Castile and León pn
Castiglia e León
autonomous community of Spain

Castile soap n
sapone di Castiglia
type of soap

Castile-La Mancha pn
Castiglia-La Mancia
autonomous community

Castilian pn
castigliano
language

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
catalano
Of or pertaining to Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
catalano
person from Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
catalano
language of Catalonia

Catalan solid n
solido archimedeo duale solido di Catalan
dual polyhedron of an Archimedean solid

Catalanness n
catalanità
identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Catalogna
autonomous community in Spain

Catania pn
Catania
capital of Catania
province of Sicily

Catanzaro pn
Catanzaro
province of Italy
town and capital

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ n
cataro
a member of Christian sect

Cathay /kæˈθeɪ/ pn
Catai
Medieval northern China

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Caterina
female given name

Catholic /ˈkæθəlɪk/ adj
cattolico
of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from the Orthodox church
of the Roman Catholic church

Catholic /ˈkæθəlɪk/ n
cattolico
member of a Catholic church

Catholic Church n
Chiesa cattolica
24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome

Catholically adv
cattolicamente
In a Catholic manner

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ n
cattolicesimo
faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church

Catullus pn
Catullo
poet

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] n
bianco
member of Caucasian race

Caucasian Albania pn
Albania caucasica
ancient region and kingdom south of Caucasus mountains

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Caucaso
geographic region

Cauchy problem n
problema di Cauchy
class of problem involving simultaneous PDEs

Cauchy sequence n
successione di Cauchy
sequence in a normed vector space

Caudine adj
caudino
of or pertaining to Caudium

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ pn
Caienna
capital of French Guiana

Ceará /seɪ.əˈɹɑː/ pn
Ceará
state in north-eastern Brazil

Cecil /ˈsiːsəl/ /ˈsɛsəl/ pn
Cecilio
male given name

Cecilia /sɛˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Cecilia
female given name

Cecina pn
Cecina
town in the province of Livorno

Celia pn
Celia
female given name

Celine pn
Celina
female given name

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ adj
celtico celtica celtiche celtici
of the Celts; of the style of the Celts

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ pn
celtico
branch of languages

Celtist adj
celtista
relating to the Celts

Cenomanian pn
Cenomaniano

Cenozoic /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ pn
Cenozoico
geological epoch

Centaurus pn
Centauro
spring constellation of the northern sky

Central African adj
centrafricano
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Africa or the Central African people

Central African n
centrafricana centrafricano centrafricane centrafricani
A person from Central Africa or of Central African descent

Central African Republic pn
Repubblica Centrafricana
country in Central Africa

Central America pn
America centrale America Centrale
part of North America

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Europa centrale Europa Centrale
geographical region in the center of Europe

Centre pn
Centro
region

Centre-Val de Loire /ˌsɛntɹə væl ˈdə lwɑː/ pn
Centro-Valle della Loira
region of France

Cephalonia pn
Cefalonia
Greek island

Cephas pn
Cefa
male given name

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Cerbero
mythological three-headed dog

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Cerere
dwarf planet

Cerknica pn
Circonio

Cesuna pn
Cesuna
village in Italy

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceylon

Chad /tʃæd/ pn
Ciad
country
lake

Chadian adj
ciadiano
pertaining to Chad

Chadian n
ciadiano ciadiana
person from Chad

Chagatai pn
Chagatai Djagatai
second son of Genghis Khan

Chalcedon /ˈkælsɪdɑːn/ /ˈkælsɪdɒn/ pn
Calcedonia
town in Asia Minor

Champagne n
Champagne
region of France

Champagne-Ardenne pn
Champagne-Ardenne
region

Champions League pn
Coppa dei Campioni
the highest-level European club football tournament

Changhsingian pn
Changhsingiano

Chapman's antshrike n
averla formichiera di Chapman
bird

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹlɨmeɪn/ pn
Carlo Magno Carlomagno
king of the Franks

Charles /tʃɑɹlz/ /tʃɑːlz/ pn
Carlo
given name

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
legge di Charles prima legge di Gay-Lussac
physical law stating the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure

Charlie pn
Como
the letter "C" in a national spelling alphabet

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
Carlotta
female given name

Charon /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ pn
Caronte
a moon of Pluto

Chartism pn
cartismo
a movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Cariddi
Greek mythological monster

Chattian pn
Chattiano
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Chavism n
chavismo

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ n
cecena ceceno
A member of the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
ceceno
language

Chechnya /ˈtʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ pn
Cecenia
republic of Russia

Cheddar cheese n
formaggio Cheddar
cheese

Cheerios /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊz/ /ˈtʃɪɹ.i.oʊz/ pn
Cheerios
cereal

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Čeljabinsk
city

Cheops /ˈkiɑːps/ /ˈkiːɒps/ pn
Cheope
pharaoh

Chernobyl /tʃə(ː)ˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ n
Černobyl'
city in Ukraine

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ pn
Stregatto gatto del Cheshire
fictional grinning cat

Chiang Mai /t͡ʃi.ɑːŋ ˈmaɪ/ pn
Chiang Mai
city in Thailand

Chianti /kiˈɑnti/ /kɪˈantɪ/ n
Chianti chianti
Tuscan red wine

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡo/ pn
Chicago
large US city

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ n
chickasaw
member of the tribe

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
chickasaw
the language

Chieti pn
Chieti
province of Italy
town and capital

Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
chihuahua
breed of dog

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.i/ pn
Cile
country in South America

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ adj
cileno cilena
pertaining to Chile
cileno
pertaining to a Chilean person or Chileans

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ n
cileno cilena cilene cileni
person from Chile

Chilean pine n
pino del Cile
monkey puzzle

Chimera pn
chimera
mythical monster

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Cina
country in east Asia
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
civilization of the Chinese people

China syndrome n
sindrome cinese
meltdown of a nuclear reactor

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adj
cinese
relating to China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ n
cibo cinese cinese
Chinese food or meal
cinese
any language spoken in China
person born in China
cinesi
the people of China
cinese ideogrammi cinesi
writing system of Chinese

Chinese Crested Dog n
cane nudo cinese
Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese cabbage n
cavolo cinese cavolo di Pechino
leafy vegetable

Chinese character n
carattere cinese
CJKV character

Chinese studies n
sinologia
study of China

Chinese whispers n
telefono senza fili telegrafo senza fili
game

Chinglish adj
cinglese
resembling English influenced by Chinese

Chinglish pn
cinglese
English influenced by Chinese

Chios /ˈki.ɑs/ /ˈkiː.ɒs/ pn
Chio
island

Chiron /ˈkaɪɹən/ pn
Chirone
mythology

Chisinau pn
Chisinau Chișinău
capital city and a municipality of Moldova

Chitral pn
Chitral
Chitral (all senses)

Chongqing /ˈtʃɔŋˈtʃɪŋ/ pn
Chongqing
a municipality in western China

Christ /kɹaɪst/ interjection
porco Dio porcodio
blasphemous interjection

Christ /kɹaɪst/ n
Cristo
A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Cristo
title for Jesus of Nazareth
messiah predicted in Jewish prophesy

Christ child pn
Gesù Bambino
Child Jesus

Christ's thorn n
marruca
tree

Christadelphian adj
cristadelfiano
pertaining to the Christadelphians

Christadelphian n
Cristadelfiano
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
cristianità
the Christian world

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ adj
cristiano cristiana
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ n
cristiano cristiana
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ pn
Cristiano
male given name

Christian Democracy n
Democrazia Cristiana
political ideology

Christian name n
nome di battesimo
first name at Christian baptism

Christiana pn
Cristiana
a female given name

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/ pn
cristianesimo cristianità
monotheistic religion

Christianization n
cristianizzazione
converting to Christianity

Christianize v
cristianizzare
to (cause to) convert to Christianity

Christianophobe n
cristianofoba cristianofobo

Christina pn
Cristina
female given name

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Natale
Christian holiday

Christmas Eve pn
Vigilia Vigilia di Natale
day before Christmas Day

Christmas Island pn
Isola del Natale
non self-governing territory of Australia

Christmas carol n
canto natalizio canzone natalizia
hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas

Christmas market n
mercatino di Natale

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ n
albero di Natale
tree used during the Christmas holiday season

Christmassy adj
natalizio
resembling or having feelings of Christmas

Christological adj
cristologico
of or pertaining to Christology

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fə(ɹ)/ pn
Cristoforo
a male given name

Chronicles pn
Croniche
book of the Bible

Chronos pn
Crono
personification of time

Chrysanthemum Throne pn
trono del crisantemo
Japanese monarchy

Chukotka pn
Čukči

Chur /kuːɹ/ pn
Coira
Swiss town

Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ n
padre della Chiesa
authoritative ancient male Christian author

Church of England pn
Chiesa Anglicana Chiesa d'Inghilterra
established Christian church in England

Church of Scotland pn
Chiesa di Scozia
national Presbyterian church of Scotland

Cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ pn
Cicerone
Roman statesman and orator

Ciceronian /sɪsəˈɹəʊnɪən/ adj
ciceroniano
of or relating to M. Tullius Cicero

Cieszyn pn
Cieszyn
city in Poland

Cimbrian n
cimbro
people

Cimbrian pn
cimbro
language

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
Cimmera Cimmero
Cimmero
one of the Cimmerii, ancient equestrian nomads of Indo-European origin

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ pn
Cenerentola
fairy tale
main character in this fairy tale

Cinquecentist /tʃiŋkwəˈtʃɛntɪst/ /tʃiŋkwɛˈtʃɛntɪst/ n
cinquecentista
Italian of the sixteenth century

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
Circe
enchantress in Greek mythology

City That Never Sleeps pn
città che non dorme mai
nickname for New York City

City of Light pn
città delle luci
nickname for Paris

Clara /klɑːɹə/ /klɛəɹə/ pn
Chiara Clara
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara

Classical Chinese pn
cinese classico lingua cinese classica
language

Classical Nahuatl pn
Lingua nahuatl classica
variants of the Nahuatl language spoken in Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest

Classical Syriac pn
lingua siriaca siriaco

Claude pn
Claudio
male given name

Claudia /ˈklɔː.di.ə/ pn
Claudia
female given name

Clelia pn
Clelia
female given name

Cleopatra /klioʊˈpætɹə/ pn
Cleopatra
a given name of women in the Ptolemy dynasty

Cloelia pn
Clelia
legendary woman

Clotilda pn
Clotilde
female given name

CoE pn
CdE
Initialism of Council of Europe

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
particular carbonated soft drink

Cocha antshrike n
averla formichiera di Cocha
passerine bird of the antbird family

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ pn
paese della cuccagna cuccagna
mythical land

Cocytus pn
Cocito
river of the underworld

Codegua pn
Codegua
Codegua

Coimbra /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coimbra
city and municipality in Coimbra, Portugal

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coca
informal: any cola-flavored drink

Colchis pn
Colchide
ancient region and kingdom

Cold War pn
Guerra fredda guerra fredda
a period of history from 1945–1991

Collective Security Treaty Organisation pn
Organizzazione del trattato di sicurezza collettiva
intergovernmental military alliance

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Colonia
city in Germany

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia
country in South America

Colombian adj
colombiano colombiana colombiane colombiani
pertaining to Colombia

Colombian n
colombiano colombiana colombiane colombiani
A person from Colombia

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colorado /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
US state

Colosseum pn
Colosseo
ancient stadium in Rome

Colossians pn
Colossesi
book of the Bible

Columbia /kəˈlʌmbi.ə/ pn
America Columbia
poetic: America

Columbian n
testo
16-point type

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ pn
Colombo Cristoforo Colombo
Christopher Columbus
Colombo
surname

Comet pn
Cometa
reindeer of Santa Claus

Cominetto pn
Cominetto
island

Comino pn
Comino
island

Comintern /ˈkɒmɪntəːn/ pn
Comintern
international association of Communist parties

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Comunità degli Stati Indipendenti CSI
alliance of former Soviet republics

Commonwealth of Nations pn
Commonwealth delle nazioni
association of independent states

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pn
Stato Libero Associato di Porto Rico

Como pn
Como
City and capital of Como Province
Province of Lombardy

Comorian adj
comoriano
pertaining to the Comoros

Comorian n
comoriano
person

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Comore
country in Eastern Africa

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Confucio
Chinese philosopher

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Congo Congo-Brazzaville Repubblica del Congo
country with Brazzaville as capital
Congo Congo-Kinshasa Repubblica Democratica del Congo
country with Kinshasa as capital
Congo
river

Coniacian pn
Coniaciano
a subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch

Connecticut /kəˈnɛtɪkət/ pn
Connecticut
a state of the United States of America

Connemara /ˌkɑnəˈmɑɹə/ /ˌkɒnɪˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Connemara
district of western County Galway

Conrad pn
Corrado
given name

Constance pn
Costanza
female given name

Constantine /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtiːn/ pn
Costantino
male given name

Constantinian adj
costantiniano
pertaining to Constantine

Constantinople /ˌkɔnstæntɪˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Costantinopoli
Constantinople

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Isole Cook
self-governing country in Oceania

Cooper's hawk n
sparviere di Cooper
hawk

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ pn
Copenaghen
capital of Denmark

Copernicus pn
Copernico
surname of Nicolaus Copernicus

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ n
copto
member of the Coptic Church

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ adj
copto
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language

Corfiot adj
corfioto
relating to Corfu

Corfiot n
corfioto corfiota
person from Corfu

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Corfù
island
city

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Corinto
city in Greece

Corinthia pn
Corinzia
region in northeast Peloponnese

Corinthians pn
Corinzi
book in the Bible

Cornelia pn
Cornelia
female given name

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
cornovagliese cornico
A Celtic language

Cornwall /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/ pn
Cornovaglia
county of England

Corona Australis pn
Corona australe
a constellation

Corona Borealis pn
Corona boreale
a constellation

Corpus Christi pn
Corpus Domini
festival in honour of the Eucharist

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Corsica
island in the Mediterranean

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ adj
corso
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ n
corso corsa
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ pn
corso
language

Cosenza pn
Cosenza
province
town

Cosmas /ˈkɔzmɑːs/ pn
Cosimo
given name

Cosmatesque adj
cosmatesco

Cosmo pn
Cosimo Cosmo
male given name

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ n
cosacco
member of a population

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
country

Council of Europe pn
Consiglio d'Europa
an international organisation

Count Dracula pn
Conte Dracula
fictional vampire

Counter-Reformation pn
controriforma
period of Roman Catholic revival that aimed to combat the Reformation

Courland pn
Curlandia
region in western Latvia

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ pn
Cracovia
city

Cramer's rule n
regola di Cramer
the explicit formula

Cremona pn
Cremona
city
province

Creole /ˈkɹiˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiːəʊl/ n
creolo
descendant of white settlers born in colonized country

Crete /kɹiːt/ pn
Creta
island

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ pn
Crimea
peninsula

Crimean Gothic pn
gotico di Crimea
Gothic dialect spoken in Crimea

Crimean Tatar n
tataro di Crimea
Crimean Tatar (a Turkic language)

Crimean peninsula pn
Penisola di Crimea
peninsula

Croat /ˈkɹoʊæt/ /ˈkɹəʊæt/ n
croata croato
citizen of Croatia or person of Croatian ethnicity

Croatia /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Croazia
country in Europe

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
croato croata
person of Croatia
croato
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Croatian Sheepdog n
pastore croato
Croatian Sheepdog

Cronus pn
Crono
youngest of the twelve Titans

Crotone pn
Crotone

Crown prosecutor n
procuratore capo
state prosecutor

Crux pn
Croce del Sud
constellation

Ctesiphon /ˈtɛsɨfɒn/ pn
Ctesifonte
ancient ruined city

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Cuba
country and largest island in Caribbean

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
cubano
of or pertaining to Cuba

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] n
cubana cubano cubane cubani
a person from Cuba

Cuban red macaw n
ara di cuba
a small parrot

Cumae pn
Cuma
Ancient city

Cumaean adj
cumano
of or pertaining to Cumae

Cuneo /ˈkuːniəʊ/ pn
Cuneo
city in Piedmont, Italy
province in Piedmont, Italy

Cuomo pn
Cuomo
surname​

Cupid /ˈkjupɪd/ pn
Amore Cupido
god of love, son of Venus
Cupido
reindeer of Santa Claus

Curetonian adj
curetoniano
related to William Cureton

Curonian adj
curlandese
of, from, or pertaining to Courland

Cuthbert pn
Cutberto
male given name

Cybele /ˈsɪbɨliː/ pn
Cibele
Greek goddess

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ pn
Cicladi
island chain

Cygnus pn
Cigno
constellation

Cynthia /ˈsɪnθiə/ pn
Cinzia
female given name

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
cipriota
Of, from or relating to Cyprus

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ n
cipriota
Person from Cyprus

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Cipro
country

Cyrenaica pn
Cirenaica
province on the North African coast

Cyrene /saɪˈɹiːni/ pn
Cirene
an Ancient Greek colony in North Africa

Cyril /ˈsɪɹəl/ pn
Cirillo
male given name

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
cirillico
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ pn
cirillico
a script or alphabet

Cyrus /ˈsaɪɹəs/ pn
Ciro
ancient king of Persia
male given name

Czech /tʃɛk/ adj
ceco
of, from, or pertaining to the country, people, culture or language

Czech /tʃɛk/ n
ceco
language
ceco ceca
person

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Repubblica Ceca Cechia
country in Central Europe

Czech hedgehog n
riccio ceco
antitank obstacle

Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Cechia
country in Europe

Czecho-Slovakia pn
Ceco-Slovacchia
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak adj
cecoslovacco
pertaining to

Czechoslovak n
cecoslovacco
inhabitant

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Cecoslovacchia
former country in Central Europe

Córdoba /ˈkɔːdəbə/ /ˈkɔːɹdəbə/ pn
Cordova
city in Spain

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Costa d'Avorio
the Ivory Coast

DNA n
DNA
abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid (see deoxyribonucleic acid for full forms)

DVD player n
lettore DVD
DVD player

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dacia
ancient kingdom and Roman province

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ n
daco
member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia

Daco-Romanian n
dacoromanzo
a more specific name for the Romanian language

Daegu /daˈɡuː/ /dæˈɡu/ pn
Taegu
city in South Korea

Daffy Duck pn
Daffy Duck
comic duck

Dagestani /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːni/ n
daghestano daghestana
someone from Dagestan

Dallara pn
Dall'Ara Dallara

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmazia
Roman province
region in Croatia

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
dalmata
breed of dog

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ pn
dalmata dalmatico
extinct Romance language of Croatia

Daltonism /ˈdɔːltənɪzəm/ n
daltonismo
red-green color blindness

Damascene adj
damaschino
of or relating to Damascus

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ pn
Damasco
the capital city of Syria

Damian /ˈdeɪmɪən/ pn
Damiano
male given name

Damietta /ˌdæmɪˈɛtə/ pn
Damietta
town in the Nile delta in Egypt

Dammam pn
Dammam
city in Saudi Arabia

Dancer pn
Ballerino
reindeer of Santa Claus

Dane /deɪn/ n
danese
person from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danian pn
Daniano
a subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniele Danilo
biblical person
male given name
Daniele
book of the Bible

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ adj
danese
of Denmark

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ n
danese
language

Dante /ˈdænti/ /ˈdɑnteɪ/ pn
Dante
male given name

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adj
dantesco
of or pertaining to Dante or his style, with elevated tone and somber focus

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Danubio
river of Europe that flows to the Black Sea

Daphne /ˈdæfni/ pn
Dafne
mythological dryad
female given name

Dapingian pn
Dapingiano

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ pn
Dardanelli
strait

Dari pn
dari
variety of Middle Persian

Daria /ˈdɑːɹɪə/ pn
Daria
female given name

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ pn
Dario
any of several Persian kings

Darriwilian pn
Darriwilliano

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
Dart Fener
Malevolent individual

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
darwinismo
principles of natural selection

Dasher pn
Saetta
reindeer of Santa Claus

Dauphiné pn
Delfinato
former province of France

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ pn
Davide
king of Israel
male given name

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
forum di Davos
annual meeting hosted by the World Economic Forum
Tavate Davos
mountain resort in Switzerland

Davy Jones's locker pn
Lo scrigno di Davy Jones
the ocean as a grave for sailors

Dead Sea pn
mar Morto Mar Morto
lake in the Middle East

Death pn
Morte
the personification of death

Death Valley pn
Valle della Morte
valley in California and Nevada

Deborah /ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Debora
biblical character
female given name

Decalogue /ˈdɛkəlɒɡ/ n
decalogo
set of rules

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
Decamerone Decameron
collection of 100 novellas by Boccaccio

December /dɪ.ˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ pn
dicembre
twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar

Decembrist adj
decabrista
derived from the Decembrists

Decembrist n
decabrista
sympathizer of the Decembrist revolt

Dedekind domain n
anello di Dedekind dominio di Dedekind
integral domain whose prime ideals factorise uniquely

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
Deimos
a son of Ares
the outermost natural satellite of Mars

Del n
Canc
abbreviation on the delete key on a keyboard

Delaware /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/ pn
Delaware
US state
river

Delhi /ˈdɛl.haɪ/ /ˈdɛli/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Dalila
biblical mistress of Samson

Delos pn
Delo
island

Deluge pn
diluvio universale
the Biblical flood

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ pn
Demetra
Greek goddess of the harvest

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
Demetrio
male given name

Demiurge /ˈdɛmɪɜːdʒ/ /ˈdɛmɪˌɝdʒ/ pn
demiurgo
Inferior creator deity in Gnosticism

Democratic People's Republic of Korea pn
Repubblica Democratica Popolare di Corea
country in East Asia (official name)

Democratic Republic of the Congo pn
Repubblica Democratica del Congo
large central African nation, formerly called Zaire

Democritean adj
democriteo

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Democrito
Greek philosopher

Demosthenes /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/ pn
Demostene
Ancient Greek name

Demotic Greek n
demotico greco demotico
Modern Greek vernacular language

Denise /dəˈniːz/ pn
Dionisia
female given name

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Danimarca
country in Northern Europe

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dionisio
male given name

Denver /ˈdɛnvɚ/ pn
Denver
capital of Colorado

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Teodorico
given name

Dervish n
derviscio
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Descartes /ˈdeɪkɑːt/ pn
Cartesio
French philosopher and mathematician

Desdemona /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/ pn
Desdemona
moon of Uranus

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
Desiderio
given name

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Deuteronomio
book of the Bible

Devanagari /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/ /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/ pn
devanagari
abugida alphabet of India and Nepal

Dhaka /ˈdækə/ pn
Dacca
capital of Bangladesh

Dhivehi n
lingua maldiviana
an Indo-Aryan language

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
Roman goddess
female given name

Diaspora pn
diaspora
dispersion of a group of people

Dido /ˈdaɪdəʊ/ pn
Didone
founder of Carthage

Didymoteicho pn
Didymoteicho
city

Dijon pn
Digione
city in Burgundy

Diocletian /ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ pn
Diocleziano
Roman cognomen

Diogenes /daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/ pn
Diogene
Ancient Greek name

Diomedes /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Diomede
Greek mythical hero

Dione /daɪˈoʊni/ pn
Dione
moon of Saturn

Dionysius /daɪəˈnɪzɪəs/ pn
Dionisio
Ancient Greek male given name

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ pn
Dioniso
Greek god of wine

Diophantine adj
diofanteo diofantino
pertaining to Diophantus

Diophantine equation n
equazione diofantea equazione diofantina
polynomial equation

Diophantus /daɪəˈfæntəs/ pn
Diofanto
Greek mathematician

Dirichlet energy n
energia di Dirichlet
functional that maps a function to a real number representing its variability

Dirichlet series n
serie di Dirichlet
infinite series

Disney /ˈdɪzni/ pn
Disneyland
Disney theme park
Disney
Walt Disney Company

Disneyan adj
disneiano disneyano
of or relating to Walt Disney or his company

District of Columbia pn
Distretto di Columbia
federal capital of the United States of America

Djibouti /dʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Gibuti
Republic of Djibouti

Djiboutian n
gibutiana gibutiano gibutiane gibutiani
person

Dnieper /ˈnipəɹ/ pn
Nipro Dnepr
river to the Black Sea

Dobruja pn
Dobrugia
region

Doctor n
Dottor Dottore
title of a doctor, used before the doctor's name

Doctor of Philosophy n
dottore di ricerca
one of the highest doctorates

Dodecanese pn
Dodecaneso
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands

Dolomites /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪts/ pn
Dolomiti
section of the Alps

Dome of the Rock pn
Cupola della Roccia
shrine in Jerusalem

Dominic /ˈdɑ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Domenico
male given name

Dominica /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ adj
dominicense
from Dominica
dominicano
from the Dominican Republic

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ n
dominicense dominicensi
person from Dominica
dominicano dominicana dominicane dominicani
person from Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Repubblica Dominicana Repubblica dominicana
country in the Caribbean

Don Juan n
dongiovanni
a man who obsessively seduces women; a philanderer

Don Quixote /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Chisciotte
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel

Donald Duck pn
Paperino Paolino Paperino
Disney character

Donatism n
donatismo
Christian belief

Donegal /ˈdɑnɪɡɔl/ /ˈdʌnɪɡɔːl/ pn
Donegal
county in Ireland

Donetsk People's Republic pn
Repubblica Popolare di Doneck
secessionist state

Donner pn
Tuono
reindeer of Santa Claus

Donohue syndrome n
leprecaunismo leprechaunismo sindrome di Donohue
rare genetic disorder

Doppler effect n
effetto doppler
change in frequency or wavelength

Dordogne pn
Dordogna
department
river

Doric pn
dorico
Greek dialect

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ pn
Dorotea
female given name

Dorsoduro pn
Dorsoduro
sestieri of Venice

Down syndrome /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
sindrome del Down
condition caused by chromosomal deficiency

Dracula /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
Dracula
fictional vampire

Dragonja pn
Dragogna

Drava /ˈdɹɑːvə/ pn
Drava
river

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresda
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony

Drina pn
Drina
river that flows northward 160 miles along the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia

Drumian pn
Drumiano

Drummond light n
luce di Drummond

Druze n
druso
collective Druze
individual Druze

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ pn
Dublino
the capital of the Republic of Ireland

Dubrovnik pn
Ragusa Dubrovnik
Croatian port-city

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Paperopoli
fictional city where Donald Duck lives

Duilius pn
Duilio
a Roman nomen gentile

Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Durazzo
Adriatic port city in Albania

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adj
olandese
of the Netherlands, people, or language

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ n
olandese neerlandese
people from the Netherlands

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ pn
olandese nederlandese
the Dutch language

Dutch elm disease n
grafiosi
disease of elm trees

Dutchman /ˈdʌtʃmən/ n
olandese
a Dutch man

Dönmeh n
Dunmeh Dönmeh
Sabbatean crypto-Jews

E flat major n
mi bemolle maggiore
Major scale of E-flat

E-flat n
mi bemolle
E-flat major
mechanism for producing an E-flat
tone between D and E

ECB pn
BCE
European Central Bank

ENT n
ORL
ear, nose and throat

ESP n
ESP
extrasensory perception

ESR n
VES
erythrocyte sedimentation rate

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
UE
European Union

Early Middle Ages pn
Alto Medioevo
Translations

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝːθ/ pn
Terra
third planet of the Solar System

Earthling /ˈɜːθ.lɪŋ/ /ˈɝθ.lɪŋ/ n
terrestre
inhabitant of the planet Earth

East /iːst/ pn
gli stati dell'est degli Stati Uniti
Eastern states of the US
levante oriente
Eastern world
levante
wind from the east

East Anglia pn
Anglia orientale
area of eastern England

East Berlin pn
Berlino Est
the Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990

East China Sea pn
Mar Cinese Orientale
a sea

East German adj
tedesca-orientale tedesco-orientale
East German
of or pertaining to East Germany
of or pertaining to an East German, East Germans

East German n
tedesca-orientale tedesco-orientale
East German person

East Indies pn
Indie Orientali
Southeast Asia

East Timor pn
Timor Est Timor Orientale
Country in Oceania

Easter /ˈi.stɚ/ /ˈiː.stə/ n
Pasqua
Christian holiday

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
coniglietto pasquale
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children

Easter Island pn
Isola di Pasqua
Island in the Pacific

Easter Monday pn
lunedì di Pasqua Pasquetta lunedì dell'Angelo
Monday after Easter Sunday

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
uovo di Pasqua
a dyed or decorated egg
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg
an undocumented function hidden in a program
Easter egg
image, feature, or other content that is hidden on a video disc or in a movie

Easter egg hunt n
caccia alle uova
activity held at Easter where hidden Easter eggs have to be found

Eastern Europe pn
Europa orientale
Eastern Europe

Eastern Orthodox Church pn
Chiesa cattolica ortodossa Chiesa cristiana d'oriente Chiesa ortodossa orientale chiesa ortodossa
division of Christianity

Eastwoodian adj
eastwoodiano
relating to, or characteristic of Clint Eastwood

Ecclesiastes pn
Ecclesiaste Qoelet
book of the Bible

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
latino ecclesiastico
Latin language

Echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ pn
Eco
mythology

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
country in South America

Ecuadorian adj
ecuadoriano
pertaining to Ecuador

Ecuadorian n
ecuadoriano ecuadoriana ecuadoriane ecuadoriani
person from Ecuador

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgardo
male given name

Edinburgh /ˈɛdnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbʌɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbʌɹə/ pn
Edimburgo
capital of Scotland

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Canada

Edmund pn
Edmondo
male given name

Edo /ˈɛdoʊ/ /ˈɛdəʊ/ pn
Edo
former name of Tokyo

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Edoardo Eduardo
male given name

Egypt /ˈiː.dʒɪpt/ pn
Egitto
country in North Africa

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
egiziano egizio
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ n
egiziano egiziaco egiziana egiziane egiziani
person from Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
egizio lingua egizia
language

Egyptian Mau n
gatto Egyptian Mau

Egyptian goose n
oca egiziana
Alopochen aegyptiacus

Egyptian vulture n
capovaccaio
Neophron percnopterus

Egyptologist n
Egittogista Egittogisto
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology

Egyptology /ˌidʒɪpˈtɑlədʒi/ /ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ n
egittologia
the study of ancient Egypt

Eifelian pn
Eifeliano

Eiffel Tower pn
torre Eiffel
tower in Paris

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ pn
Einstein
Albert Einstein

Einsteinian /aɪnˈstaɪ.nɪ.ən/ adj
einsteiniano
of or relating to Albert Einstein

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
country in Central America

Elamite n
elamita
an inhabitant of ancient Elam

Elbe /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elba
European river

Eleanor pn
Eleonora
female given name

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ pn
Eleazar
biblical character

Elector n
principe elettore
elector or prince-elector

Electorate of the Palatinate pn
Elettorato Palatinato
historical territory of the Holy Roman Empire

Electra pn
Elettra
mythical women

Eleonora's falcon n
falco della regina
Falco eleonorae

Eliezer pn
Eliezer
biblical character

Elijah /ɨˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ pn
Elia
male given name
biblical prophet

Elisha /ɨˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Eliseo
biblical prophet

Elisheba pn
Elisabetta Elisceba Eliseba
biblical wife of Aaron

Elissa pn
Elisa
name of Queen Dido

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Elisabetta
female given name
mother of John the Baptist

Elmer Fudd pn
Taddeo
fictional cartoon hunter

Eloise pn
Eloisa
female given name

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ pn
Elsinora Elsinore
Danish city

Elysian /ɪˈliː.ʒən/ /ɪˈlɪ.zi.ən/ adj
elisio
of or pertaining to Elysium

Elysian Fields pn
Campi Elisi
Elysian Fields

Emajõgi pn
Emajõgi
river in Estonia

Ember day /ˈɛmbə ˌdeɪ/ /ˈɛmbɚ ˌdeɪ/ n
tempora
any of the three days within the same week, four separate sets of which occur roughly equidistant in the circuit of the year, set aside for fasting and prayer

Emersonian adj
emersoniano

Emesene adj
emeseno
of or pertaining to Emesa

Emesene n
emesena emeseno
a person from, or an inhabitant of, Emesa

Emesene pn
Emesene
region in Syria

Emesenian adj
emeseniana emeseniano
of or pertaining to Emesene (region)

Emesenian n
emeseniana emeseniano
native or inhabitant of Emesene

Emil pn
Emilio
male given name

Emilia pn
Emilia
historical region of Italy

Emilia-Romagna pn
Emilia-Romagna
region of Italy

Emilian pn
emiliano
language

Emily pn
Emilia
given name

Emmanuel pn
Emanuele
male given name

Emsian pn
Emsiano

Enceladus /ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ pn
Encelado
moon of Saturn

Enego pn
Enego
town in Italy

Eneolithic adj
eneolitico
describing the age between the Neolithic and Bronze age

Eneolithic pn
eneolitico
age between the Neolithic and Bronze age

Engadin pn
Engadina
long valley in the Swiss Alps

England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ pn
Inghilterra
region of Great Britain

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ adj
inglese
of or pertaining to the English language
of or pertaining to England
of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
silvio
14-point type
inglese
people from England
one's ability to employ the English language
specific language or wording

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
inglese
the English language

English Channel pn
La Manica canale della Manica
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France

English studies n
anglistica
academic discipline

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ n
inglese
male native or inhabitant of England

Englishwoman n
inglese
a female native or inhabitant of England

Enlightenment pn
illuminismo
the Enlightenment

Enna pn
Enna
province of Sicily, Italy
town and capital of Enna

Enoch pn
Enoch
biblical character

Enyo /ɨˈnaɪoʊ/ pn
Enio
goddess of war

Eonavian pn
eonaviegano eonaviego

Ephesian adj
efesino
of, from, or pertaining to Ephesus

Ephesian n
efesino
someone from Ephesus

Ephesians pn
Efesini
book of the Bible

Ephesus pn
Efeso
ancient city

Ephialtes pn
Efialte
either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ pn
Efraimo
given name
Efrem
the younger son of Joseph

Epicurus /ˌepɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌepɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Epicuro
ancient Greek philosopher

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
Epifane
epithet

Epiphany n
Epifania Befana
Christian feast

Epirus /ɨˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epiro
one of the 13 peripheries
region; historical kingdom

Equatorial Guinea pn
Guinea Equatoriale
country in Western Africa

Equatorial Guinean adj
equatoguineano
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture

Equatorial Guinean n
equatoguineana equatoguineane equatoguineani equatoguineano
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent

Erasmian adj
erasmiano
of or pertaining to Erasmus

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæz məs/ pn
Erasmo da Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam
Erasmo
male given name

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erico
male given name

Eris /ˈɪəɹɨs/ pn
Eris Eride
Greek goddess of discord
Eris
dwarf planet

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ pn
Eritrea
country in Eastern Africa

Eritrean adj
eritreo
Of, from, or pertaining to Eritrea, the Eritrean people or the Eritrean culture

Eritrean n
eritreo eritrea
A person from Eritrea or of Eritrean descent

Erlenmeyer flask n
beuta matraccio di Erlenmeyer
conical laboratory flask

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernesto
given name

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Eros
God of love
433 Eros (asteroid)

Erzya pn
erzya
language

Esau /ˈiːsɔ/ pn
Esaù
son of Isaac and Rebekah

Esdras pn
Esdra
any of four books

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ adj
eschimese
of, or relating to an Eskimo, Eskimos or their language, languages

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ n
eschimese
member of the Eskimo people(s)

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ pn
eschimese
language

Esperantist n
esperantista esperantofono esperantofona
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ pn
esperanto
auxiliary language

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Ester
female given name
book of the Bible
the heroine of the Book of Esther

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Estonia
country

Estonian n
estone
language
person

Esztergom /ˈɛstɛɹɡom/ pn
Strigonio
a town in Hungary

Eternal City pn
Città Eterna
nickname for Rome

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Etiopia
country in Eastern Africa

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ adj
etiopico etiope
of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
etiope etiopico etiopica
person

Etna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Etna Mongibello
volcano in Sicily, Italy

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
etrusco
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
Etrusco etrusco
inhabitant of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
etrusco
extinct language of Etruria

Etruscan shrew n
mustiolo
Suncus etruscus

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Negroponte Eubea Evia
Greek island

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ n
eucaristia
sacrament
ceremony
substances

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Euclide
Greek mathematician

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euclideo
of traditional geometry
of Euclid's Elements

Euclidean distance n
distanza euclidea
distance between two points defined as the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between the corresponding coordinates of the points

Euclidean geometry n
geometria euclidea
mathematical system

Eudist n
eudista

Eugene /ju.ˈdʒiːn/ /ˈju.dʒiːn/ pn
Eugenio
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ pn
Eugenia
female given name

Eugenius pn
Eugenio
given name

Eulalie pn
Eulalia
female given name

Euler /ˈɔɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪlɚ/ [ˈɔɪləɹ] [ˈɔʏlɐ] pn
Eulero
Leonhard Euler

Euler's formula pn
formula di Eulero
Euler's formula

Euler's totient function pn
funzione phi di Eulero
number theory

Euler-Mascheroni constant pn
costante di Eulero-Mascheroni
mathematical constant

Euphemia /juˈfimi.ə/ /juːˈfiːmɪ.ə/ pn
Eufemia
female given name

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufrate
river in the Middle East

Eurasia /jʊˈɹeɪʒə/ pn
Eurasia
the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia

Eurasian black vulture n
avvoltoio monaco
Aegypius monachus

Eurasian eagle owl n
gufo reale dugo
Bubo bubo

Eurasian hobby n
lodolaio
Falco subbuteo

Eurasian jay n
ghiandaia
Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian nuthatch n
picchio muratore
Sitta europaea

Eurasian pygmy owl n
civetta nana
Glaucidium passerinum

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
sparviero
Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill n
spatola
Platalea leucorodia

Eurasian treecreeper n
rampichino alpestre
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian woodcock n
beccaccia
Scolopax rusticola

Eurasian wren n
scricciolo
Troglodytes troglodytes

Euripidean /juːˌɹɪpɪˈdiːən/ adj
euripideo
of or relating to Euripides

Euripides /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripide
a Greek tragedian

Euro- prefix
euro-
pertaining to Europe

Euro-sceptic n
euroscettica euroscettico
One who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euro-skeptic n
euroscettica euroscettico
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Eurocommunism n
eurocomunismo
trend

Eurocommunistic adj
eurocomunista
relating to or characteristic of Eurocommunism

Eurodollar n
eurodollaro
a deposit, in US dollars, held in a bank outside of the United States

Eurogroup n
eurogruppo
body of Eurozone finance ministers

Eurolinguistics n
eurolinguistica
branch of linguistics

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
a moon of Jupiter
princess abducted to Crete by Zeus

Europe /ˈjʊ(ə)ɹəp/ /ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Europa
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ adj
europeo europea
relating to Europe or the European Union

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ n
europeo europea
person

European Central Bank pn
Banca Centrale Europea
central bank for the European Union

European Commission pn
Commissione europea
executive branch

European Council pn
Consiglio europeo
an institution of the European Union

European Economic Area pn
Spazio economico europeo

European Parliament n
Parlamento europeo Europarlamento
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Shorthair n
gatto European Shorthair

European Union /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Unione Europea Unione europea
European supranational organisation

European beaver n
castoro europeo
European beaver

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
bisonte europeo
the wisent species Bison bonasus

European bullhead n
scazzone
species

European hedgehog n
riccio comune
Erinaceus europaeus

European herring gull n
gabbiano reale
Larus argentatus

European hornet n
calabrone
Vespa crabro

European perch n
persico reale
Perca fluviatilis

European seabass n
branzino rango spigola
Dicentrarchus labrax

European shag n
marangone dal ciuffo
Phalacrocorax aristotelis

European smelt n
sperlano
Osmerus eperlanus

Europeanisation n
europeizzazione
assimilation

Eurosceptic n
euroscettica euroscettico
one who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
euroscetticismo
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Euroskeptic n
euroscettica euroscettico
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Eurozone pn
eurozona zona euro
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɨsi/ pn
Euridice
mythology

Eurystheus pn
Euristeo
Greek mythological king

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
Eusebio
given name

Eustace /ˈjuːˌstɪs/ pn
Eustachio
male given name

Eustachian tube n
tuba di Eustachio
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Evangeline pn
Evangelina
female given name

Evangelist n
Vangelista
gospel writer

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
given name
the first woman

Excalibur /ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ pn
Excalibur
Legendary sword

Excellency n
Eccellenza
Form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Esodo
book of Torah and Old Testament
departure of Hebrew slaves

Exotic Shorthair n
gatto Exotic Shorthair

Extremaduran adj
estremadurano
of, or relating to Extremaduran

Extremaduran pn
estremadurano estremegno
the language of Extremadura

Ezekiel pn
Ezechiele
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Ezra pn
Esdra
Jewish high priest
male given name
book of the Bible

FYI /ɛfwaɪˈaɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
per vostra informazione
for your information

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ adj
fabiano
all senses

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
Fabiano
male given name

Fabius pn
Fabio
male given name

Faliscan /fəˈlɪskən/ n
falisco
person

Faliscan /fəˈlɪskən/ pn
falisco
language

Falkland Islands pn
isole Falkland isole Malvine
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic

Falklands War pn
guerra delle Falkland
a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom

Fallopian tube n
tuba di Falloppio
duct

Famagusta /ˌfæməˈɡʊstə/ /ˌfɑːməˈɡuːstə/ pn
Famagosta
a city in Cyprus

Famennian pn
Famenniano

Far East pn
Estremo Oriente
East and Southeast Asia

Faroe Islands /ˈfeəɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ pn
Fær Øer isole Fær Øer
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ n
faroese faringio faroense faroico feringio
language

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
fata morgana fatamorgana
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion

Father pn
padre
term of address for a Christian priest

Father Time pn
Padre Tempo
Personification of time

Father's Day n
festa del papà
holiday in celebration of fatherhood

Faustian bargain /ˈfaʊstiən ˈbɑːɹɡən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən ˈbɑːɡən/ n
diavolo patto
agreement in which a person abandons spiritual values or moral principles in order to obtain benefits

Favignana pn
Favignana
small town

February /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
febbraio
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Repubblica Federale di Germania Repubblica Federale Tedesca
Germany's official name

Felicity pn
Felicita
female given name

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Felice
male given name

Fennicize v
finlandizzare
to make Finnish

Feodosiya pn
Feodosia Teodosia
port and resort city

Fermat's Last Theorem pn
ultimo teorema di Fermat
theorem that an + bn equal to cn has no positive integer solutions for a, b, c, n with n > 2

Fermat's little theorem pn
piccolo teorema di Fermat
theorem that ap − a is divisible by p

Ferrara pn
Ferrara
city, archbishopric and capital
province

Ferrari /fəˈɹɑːɹi/ n
Ferrari
Italian car

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/ n
ruota panoramica
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ n
diagramma di Feynman
pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fes Fez
city in Morocco

Fibonacci number n
numero di Fibonacci
number

Fibonacci sequence n
successione di Fibonacci
sequence of numbers

Fiji /ˈfi.dʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Figi
Fiji - a country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ adj
filippina
Of or pertaining to female natives or inhabitants of the Philippines

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ n
filippina
A female native or inhabitant of the Philippines

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
filippino
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
filippina filippino filippine filippini
Native or inhabitant of the Philippines

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finlandia
Nordic country

Finlandization n
finlandizzazione
the influence of a large state on a smaller one

Finn /fɪn/ n
finlandese
person from Finland

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finlandese
of Finland
of the Finnish language

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finlandese
language

Fiordland penguin n
pinguino del Fiordland
penguin

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
Fiandre
historical county
subnational state in the north of federal Belgium
former province and region of northern France
two provinces in Belgium

Flaubertian /floʊˈbɝti.ən/ /fləʊˈbɜːtɪən/ adj
flaubertiano flobertiano
relating to Gustave Flaubert

Fleming n
fiammingo
native or inhabitant of Flanders

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
fiammingo
of or relating to Flanders
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
fiammingo
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders

Floian pn
Floiano

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Firenze Fiorenza
city in Tuscany, Italy
Fiorenza Firenze
female given name
Firenze
province in Tuscany, Italy

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
fiorentino
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
fiorentino fiorentina
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence

Florida /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔɹ.ɪ.də/ pn
Florida
US state

Floridian /flɔˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
floridiano
an inhabitant or a resident of the state of Florida

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
fiorile floreale
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
Olandese Volante
mythical ghost ship

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
Mostro di spaghetti volante
spaghetti deity

Foggia pn
Foggia
city and capital of Foggia
province of Apulia, Italy

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
star

Fontan pn
Fontano
a commune in France

Fordism n
fordismo
Fordism

Forli pn
Forli Forlì
province of Italy
town and capital

Forlivian n
forlivese

Forlì-Cesena pn
Forlì-Cesena
province

Formentera pn
Formentera
island

Formula One pn
Formula Uno
discipline in motor racing

Forster's tern n
sterna di Forster
Sterna forsteri

Fortunian pn
Fortuniano

Fosbury flop n
fosbury
high jump

Foucault's pendulum n
pendolo di Foucault
pendulum free to move in any direction

Fountain of Youth pn
fonte della giovinezza
legendary spring of water that restores youth

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Cavalieri dell'Apocalisse
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Fourier series n
serie di Fourier
series of cosine and sine functions

Foza pn
Foza
town in Italy

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
Francia
country

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/ pn
Francesca
feminine form of Francis

Franche-Comté pn
Franca Contea
region

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Francesco
male given name

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ adj
francescano
relating to St Francis or to the Franciscans

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ n
francescano
a monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by St Francis of Assisi

Franco-Provençal pn
arpitano francoprovenzale
a Romance language

Francoism pn
franchismo
the dictatorship of Francisco Franco in Spain

Francoist n
franchista

Franconia pn
Franconia
region of Germany

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
francofono
French-speaking

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
francofono
speaker of French

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Franco
male given name

Frankfurt pn
Francoforte
Frankfurt-am-Main
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Frankfurt-am-Main pn
Francoforte sul Meno
city in Germany

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ adj
franco
of or pertaining to the Franks

Franklin's gull n
gabbiano di Franklin
Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franquist adj
franchista
pertaining to Francisco Franco

Frasnian pn
Frasniano

Frederica pn
Federica
female given name

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Federico
male given name

Freemason n
franco muratore libero muratore massone
member of the Free and Accepted Masons

Freemasonry pn
frammassoneria massoneria
institutions and ways of the Freemasons

Freetown pn
Freetown
capital of Sierra Leone

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Friburgo in Brisgovia
a German city

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ adj
francese
of or relating to France
of or relating to the French language
of or relating to the French people

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ n
francese
Romance language spoken in France
i francesi francese
people of France, collectively

French Guiana pn
Guiana francese Guyana francese
Department of French Guiana

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Polinesia francese
Overseas territory of France

French Republic pn
Repubblica francese
country

French Republican Calendar pn
calendario rivoluzionario francese calendario repubblicano francese
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France

French bean n
fagiolino
haricot bean

French curve n
curvilinee curvilineo
drafting template

French horn n
corno francese
musical instrument

French kiss n
bacio alla francese bacio con la lingua bacio alla fiorentina bacio appassionato limonata slinguata
tongue kiss

French kiss v
limonare limonarsi
to give someone a French kiss

French paradox pn
paradosso francese
French paradox

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
panperso
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying

Frenchly /ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adv
francesemente
In the manner of the French or their tongue

Frenchman n
francese
man of French birth or nationality

Frenchwoman n
francese
a French woman

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ adj
freudiano
relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ n
freudiano
a follower of Sigmund Freud

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
atto mancato lapsus lapsus freudiano
subconscious mistake in speech or action

Freudianly adv
freudianamente
in a Freudian manner

Fribourg pn
Canton Friburgo
A canton
Friburgo
A city

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ n
venerdì
day of the week

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Frisia
province of the Netherlands

Frigg /fɹɪɡ/ pn
Frigg
Germanic goddess

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
frimaio frimale
the third month of the French Republican Calendar

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
frisbee
disk

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ adj
frisone
of or in the or a Frisian language
of or pertaining to the Dutch province of Friesland
of or relating to the people of Frisia
of or relating to the people of the Dutch province of Friesland
of or relating to the region of Frisia

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ n
frisone
person from the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ pn
frisone
the Frisian language group

Frisian Islands pn
Isole Frisone
archipelago

Fritz /fɹɪts/ n
crucca crucco mangiapatate
derogatory: a German person

Friuli pn
Friuli
region of Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
region

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ n
friulano
native, inhabitant or a resident of Friuli

Friulian /fɹiːuːli(ː)ən/ pn
friulano
language spoken in Friuli

Frobenius endomorphism n
endomorfismo di Frobenius
particular endomorphism on a commutative ring with prime characteristic

Frosinone pn
Frosinone
province of Italy
town and capital

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
fruttidoro
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ adj
fuegiano fuegino
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ n
fuegiana fuegiano fuegina fuegino
someone from Tierra del Fuego

Funen pn
Fionia
the second largest island of Denmark

Fungus Rock pn
Petra dell' Funghi Petra dell' Generalo
island

Fusha /ˈfʊshə/ pn
fusha
standard Arabic

G-d pn
D-o
deliberately incomplete spelling of God

G-spot /ˈdʒiːspɒt/ n
punto G
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina

G-string n
perizoma tanga
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie

GDP n
PIL
abbreviation of gross domestic product

GMO n
OMG
genetically modified organism

GPS receiver n
navigatore satellitare
GPS receiver

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabon
Gabonese Republic

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
gabonese
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ n
gabonese
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriele
archangel
Gabriele Gabriello
male given name

Gabriela pn
Gabriella
female given name

Gaddafist adj
gaddafista
supporter or follower of Gaddafi

Gaea /dʒiːə/ pn
Gaia
earth goddess

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gaelico
relating to the Gaels or their language

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ pn
gaelica lingua
any Goidelic language

Gaelic football n
calcio gaelico football gaelico
form of football

Gagauzia pn
Gagauzia
Autonomous region

Gaginesque adj
gaginesco

Galapagos sea lion n
leone marino delle Galapagos
Zalophus wollebaeki

Galatia pn
Galazia
region of Asia Minor

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Galati
book of the Bible

Galego pn
gallego
language spoken in the region of Galicia

Galen /ˈɡeɪlən/ pn
Galeno
ancient Greek physician

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ə/ pn
Galizia
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ adj
galliciano galiziano
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia
galliciano
pertaining to the Galician language
pertaining to the people of Galicia in Iberia

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ n
gallego galiziano
Romance language spoken in Galicia

Galilean adj
galileiana galileiano
of or pertaining to Galileo Galilei
galileana galileano
of or pertaining to a Galilean, Galileans
of or pertaining to the region of Galilee

Galilean n
galileana galileano

Galilee pn
Galilea
region of northern Israel

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gallico
of or relating to Gaul or France

Gallicism /ˈɡælɪsɪzəm/ n
gallicismo francesismo
a loanword borrowed from French

Gallienus /ˌɡæliˈɛnəs/ pn
Gallieno
Roman Emperor

Gallio pn
Gallio
town in Italy

Gallipoli /ɡəˈlɪpəli/ pn
Gallipoli
peninsula

Gallo-Italian adj
gallo-italico
describing a group of Romance languages

Galois extension n
estensione di Galois
algebraic extension that is normal and separable

Galois group n
gruppo di Galois
specific group associated with a field extension

Galois theory /ˈɡælwɑ ˈθi.əɹi/ n
teoria di Galois
branch of mathematics

Galway /ˈɡɔlweɪ/ /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ pn
Galway
city in Ireland
Galway contea di Galway
county in Ireland

Galway Bay pn
baia di Galway
bay off the west coast of Ireland

Gambia /ˈɡæmbi.ə/ pn
Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambiano
of Gambia

Gambian n
gambiano gambiana
person from Gambia

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
Hindu god

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiz/ /ˈɡændʒiːz/ pn
Gange
the sacred river

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganimede
satellite of Jupiter

Gaonic adj
gaonico
related to the Geonim

Garamantes n
Garamanti
Saharan people

Garibaldian adj
garibaldino
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Garibaldi

Garonne pn
Garonna
river

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ adj
guascone
of or relating to Gascony

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ n
guascone
inhabitant

Gascony pn
Guascogna
Former region of France

Gaugamela /ˌɡɔɡəˈmilə/ pn
Gaugamela
village

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ pn
Gallia
region

Gaulish adj
gallico
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaulish pn
gallico
Celtic language of Gaul

Gaussian distribution n
distribuzione gaussiana
probability distribution

Gavin /ˈɡævɪn/ pn
Gavino
male given name

Gaza Strip pn
striscia di Gaza Striscia di Gaza
Gaza Strip

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ pn
Danzica
city of Poland

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Geenna
hell, in Abrahamic religions

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
contatore Geiger
device

Gelasian pn
Gelasiano

Gelderland pn
Gheldria
province of the Netherlands

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ pn
Gemelli
astrological sign
constellation

Gemma /ˈdʒɛmə/ pn
Gemma
feminine given name

Genesis pn
Genesi
the book of the Bible

Geneva /dʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Canton Ginevra Ginevra
canton
Ginevra
city

Geneva Convention pn
convenzione di Ginevra
international treaty

Genevieve pn
Genoveffa
female given name

Genghis Khan [ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn] pn
Gengis Khan
Genghis Khan

Genoa /ˈdʒɛn.ou.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ pn
Genova
Italian city
province
Genoa
placename

Genoa cake n
pandolce pandolce basso
type of fruitcake

Genoan adj
genovese
of or pertaining to Genoa

Genoan n
genovese
one of Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ adj
genovese
of, from or relating to Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
genovese
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa

Genseric pn
Genserico
male given name

Geoffrey /ˈdʒɛfɹi/ pn
Goffredo
a male given name

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Giorgio Iorio
male given name

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
Di Giorgio
surname meaning "son of George"

Georgetown pn
Georgetown
capital of Guyana

Georgia /ˈdʒɔɹ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔʊ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔː.dʒə/ pn
Georgia
country
Giorgia
female given name

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ adj
georgiano
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ n
georgiano
language of the country Georgia
person from the U.S. State of Georgia
georgiano georgiana
person from the country of Georgia

Geppetto /dʒəˈpɛtoʊ/ pn
Geppetto
protagonist

Geraldine pn
Geraldina
female given name

Gerard pn
Gerardo Gherardo
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ adj
tedesco tedesca
of or relating to the country of Germany

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ n
germano germana
member of a Germanic tribe
tedesco tedesca
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality
member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany
tedesco
the German language

German Democratic Republic pn
Repubblica Democratica Tedesca
East Germany from 1949-1990

German Empire pn
Impero Germanico
Germany between 1871 and 1918

German Rex n
gatto German Rex

German Shepherd n
pastore tedesco
Medium sized breed of dog

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
germanico
relating to the Germanic peoples
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic
having German characteristics

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germanico
early language
group of Indo-European languages

Germanism n
germanismo
a word or idiom of the German language

Germanist n
germanista
person who studies Germanic languages and cultures

Germanophobia n
germanofobia
hatred or fear of Germany or anything German

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.nɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
Germania
country in Central Europe

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈdʒɝmənəl/ pn
germile germinale
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Geltrude
female given name

Gervase pn
Gervasio
male given name

Gestapo pn
Gestapo
the secret police of Nazi Germany

Gethsemane pn
Getsemani
garden in ancient Jerusalem

Ghana /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
The Republic of Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ adj
ghanese
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ n
ghanese ghanesi
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent

Ghats pn
Ghati
mountain ranges

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gand
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
ghibellino ghibellina
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

Ghost of Christmas Present pn
spirito del Natale Presente
the fictional ghost

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come pn
spirito del Natale Futuro
the fictional ghost

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibilterra
British overseas territory

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
gibilterrino
of or pertaining to Gibraltar

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
gibilterrino gibilterrina
native or inhabitant of Gibraltar

Gideon /ˈɡɪd.i.ən/ pn
Gedeone
biblical character
male given name

Gila monster /ˈhilə ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈhiːlə ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
mostro di Gila
Heloderma suspectum

Gilbert /ˈɡɪlbɚt/ pn
Gilberto
male given name

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ pn
Galaad
Biblical region east of the Jordan

Giles /dʒaɪlz/ pn
Egidio
male given name

Giottesque adj
giottesco
in the manner of Giotto di Bondone

Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtaljə/ pn
Giro d'Italia
annual cycling race in Italy

Girona /dʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Girona
city in Spain

Gironde pn
Gironda
département

Giudecca pn
Giudecca
long island in the Venetian Lagoon

Gjirokastër pn
Argirocastro
city

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
glagolitico
of or pertaining to the Glagolitic alphabet

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
alfabeto glagolitico glagolitico
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet

Glarus pn
Canton Glarona
a canton of Switzerland
Glarona
a town in Switzerland

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ pn
Glasgow
the city Glasgow

Glissonian capsule n
glissoniana

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
gnosticismo
Gnosticism

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Gobi pn
Gobi
desert

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ n
Dio
an omnipotent being

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ pn
Dio
single male deity of duotheism

God bless you interjection
Dio ti benedica
said as a short prayer for the recipient
salute!
said to somebody who has sneezed

God forbid interjection
ci mancherebbe altro
Don't let it be

God helps those who help themselves proverb
aiutati che Dio t'aiuta aiutati che il ciel t'aiuta
good fortune comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things

God the Father pn
Dio Padre
aspect of the Trinity

God the Holy Ghost pn
Dio Spirito Santo
aspect of the Trinity

God the Son pn
Dio Figlio
the aspect of the Trinity corresponding to Jesus Christ

God willing interjection
a Dio piacendo magari se Dio vuole
God willing

God works in mysterious ways proverb
Le vie del Signore sono imperscrutabili
a situation may be beneficial later

God-fearing adj
timorato di Dio
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Dea
single goddess of ditheism
single goddess of monotheism

Godfrey pn
Goffredo
male given name

Godzilla /ɡɑdˈzɪlə/ /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/ pn
Godzilla
Japanese science-fiction monster

Goethean adj
goethiano
relating to Goethe

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
gaelico
division of the Celtic languages

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
city

Golan Heights pn
Alture del Golan
plateau

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
Golconda
ruined city in Andhra Pradesh, India

Golden Gate Bridge pn
Golden Gate Bridge
suspension bridge in California

Goldilocks pn
Riccioli d'oro
fairy tale character

Goldonian adj
goldoniano

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Golia
biblical giant

Gomorrah /ɡəˈmɔɹə/ pn
Gomorra
city in the Middle East

Gongorism n
gongorismo

Good Friday pn
Venerdì Santo venerdì santo
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified

Goofy pn
Pippo
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Gorbachev pn
Gorbaciov
Russian surname

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
nodo gordiano
intricate problem
mythical knot

Gordias pn
Gordio
name of kings of Phrygia

Gori pn
Gori
a city in eastern Georgia

Gorizia pn
Gorizia
town & province

Gorstian pn
Gorstiano

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Gotemburgo Göteborg
city on the west coast of Sweden

Gothenburger n
gotemburghese
person from, or an inhabitant of, Gothenburg

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ pn
gotico
extinct Germanic language

Gotti pn
Gotti

Gottschee pn
Cocevie
city

Goyaesque adj
goyesco

Gozitan adj
gozzitano
pertaining to Gozo

Gozitan n
Gozzitana Gozzitani Gozzitano
inhabitant of Gozo

Gozo /ˈɡoʊzoʊ/ /ˈɡəʊzəʊ/ pn
Gozo
island

Gozzian adj
gozziano

Gracchus /ˈɡɹækəs/ pn
Gracco
Roman cognomen

Grace /ɡɹeɪs/ pn
Grazia
female given name

Gramscian /ˈɡɹæmʃən/ adj
gramsciano
of Antonio Gramsci and his works

Grand Prix /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ n
Gran Premio
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars

Grandmaster n
Grande Maestro
highest title for chess player

Graves' disease n
gozzo esoftalmico malattia di Flaiani-Basedow morbo di Basebow
hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs

Graz /ɡɹɑːts/ pn
Graz
city

Great Britain pn
Gran Bretagna
island
United Kingdom

Great Dane n
alano danese
mastiff

Great Game pn
Grande Gioco
the strategic rivalry and conflict

Great Leap Forward pn
Grande balzo in avanti
Great Leap Forward (in China)

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Piramide di Cheope
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids

Great Recession pn
Grande recessione
Great Recession

Great Red Spot pn
Grande Macchia Rossa
storm on the planet Jupiter

Great Successor pn
Grande Successore
Kim Jong-un

Great Wall of China pn
Grande muraglia cinese
Chinese fortification

Greater Caucasus /ˈɡɹeɪtə(ɹ) ˈkɔːkəsəs/ [ˈɡɹ̠ʷeɪ̯ɾɚ ˈkʰɔkəsəs] pn
Gran Caucaso
mountain range

Greater London pn
Grande Londra
administrative area

Greater Poland pn
Grande Polonia
region of Poland

Greco- /ˈɡɹɛkoʊ-/ prefix
greco-
relating to Greece or Greek

Greco-Roman /ɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
greco-romano
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grecia
country in Southeastern Europe

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
greco
of the Greek language, people or country

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
greco greca
inhabitant, etc., of Greece
greco
language of the Greek people
arabo
nonsense talk or writing; gibberish

Greek Orthodox adj
greco-ortodosso
Greek Orthodox (adjective)

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Chiesa greco-ortodossa
Greek Orthodox Church

Greek calends n
alle calende greche
never

Greek fire n
fuoco greco
flammable substance

Greekness n
grecità
state or condition

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Groenlandia
a large self-governing island in North America

Greenlander n
groenlandese groenlandesi
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent

Greenlandish adj
groenlandese
of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, its people or language

Greenlandish n
groenlandese lingua groenlandese
language

Gregorian adj
gregoriano
of, or relating to a person named Gregory

Gregorian calendar pn
calendario gregoriano
calendar

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
Gregorio
male given name

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪ.də/ pn
Grenada
Caribbean country

Gressoney-La-Trinité pn
Gressoney-La-Trinité
town in Italy

Gressoney-Saint-Jean pn
Gressoney-Saint-Jean
town in Italy

Gretel pn
Gretel
character in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel
Rita
given name

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹipɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiːpə/ pn
Cupo Mietitore Sinistro Mietitore Tristo Mietitore angelo della morte
personification of Death

Grisons pn
Grigioni
a canton of Switzerland

Groningen pn
Groninga
city
province

Grosseto pn
Grosseto
province
town

Grus pn
gru Gru
spring constellation of the southern sky

Gryffindor n
Grifondoro
Gryffindor House Harry Potter

Grévy's zebra n
zebra di Grévy
Equus grevyi

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑːdəlkəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑː.də.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadalupa
overseas department of France

Guadiana /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ pn
Guadiana
river in Spain and Portugal

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈdʒoʊ/ pn
Canton
Chinese city

Guantanamo Bay /ˌɡwɑnˈtɑːnɑmoʊ ˈbeɪ/ pn
Baia di Guantanamo
US naval base

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
country in Central America

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ n
guelfo guelfa
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the Pope

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ n
mucca di Guernsey vacca di Guernsey
cattle breed

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernsey isola di Guernsey
island

Guerrazzian adj
guerrazziano

Guillain-Barré syndrome /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
sindrome di Guillain-Barré
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinea
short form of the Republic of Guinea

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinea Bissau Guinea-Bissau
Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪɹ/ pn
Ginevra
female given name
wife of King Arthur

Guiscard pn
Guiscardo
sobriquet of Robert of Hauteville

Gujarati n
gujarati
language
person

Gulf Stream pn
Corrente del Golfo
warm ocean current

Gulf of Bothnia pn
Golfo di Botnia
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of Finland pn
golfo di Finlandia
arm of the Baltic Sea

Gulf of Mexico pn
Golfo del Messico
gulf between USA and Mexico

Gulf of Naples pn
golfo di Napoli
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania

Gulf of Riga pn
Golfo di Riga
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia

Gummy Bears pn
orso gommoso
candy

Gunpowder Plot pn
Congiura delle polveri
failed plot to kill the king of England

Gustav pn
Gustavo
given name

Gutenbergian adj
gutenberghiano
of or pertaining to Gutenberg

Guy /ɡaɪ/ pn
Guido Vito
male given name

Guyana /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guayana Guyana
country

Guzhangian pn
Guzhangiano

Gwendolen pn
Guendalina
female given name

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
zingaro zingara
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group

Győr pn
Giavarino Győr
city in Hungary

Gzhelian pn
Gzheliano

HTTP cookie n
cookie
packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server

Haapsalu pn
Haapsalu
town

Haarlem pn
Haarlem
city in North Holland

Haast's eagle n
aquila di Haast
An extinct giant eagle

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ pn
Abacuc Abacucco Habacuc
book of the Bible
Abacuc
male given name
prophet

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ adj
asburgica asburgico
relating to the Habsburg family and dynasty

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ n
Asburgo
a member of the Habsburg noble family

Hades /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Ade
from Greek mythology
the Greek translation of Sheol
hell

Hadrian pn
Adriano
the Roman emperor

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ pn
Agar
mother of Ishmael

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Aggeo Ageo
book of The Bible

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haiti
a country in the Caribbean

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
haitiano
pertaining to the country, people, or language

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ n
haitiano haitiana
person from Haiti

Halki pn
Chalki

Halloween /ˌhæləˈwiːn/ pn
Halloween vigilia di Ognissanti
October 31st

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Amburgo
city and state of Germany

Hamilcar pn
Amilcare
given name

Hamitic adj
camitico
relative to the Hamites

Hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ pn
Amleto
the main character of the play Hamlet

Hamletism n
amletismo

Hannah /ˈhænə/ pn
Anna
mother of Samuel

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ pn
Annibale
name

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Annover
British royal family
Annover Hannover
German city

Hansard /ˈhænsəd/ /ˈhænsɚd/ n
resocontazione parlamentare
official report of debates and other proceedings in the British and some Commonwealth parliaments

Hanseatic League pn
Lega anseatica
former commercial and military alliance

Hansel pn
Hansel
fictional character in Hansel and Gretel
Gianni
given name

Hansel and Gretel pn
Hänsel e Gretel
the fairy tale

Hanukkah /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ pn
Chanukah
the Jewish festival

Happy Holidays phraseologicalUnit
buone feste
holiday greeting

Haratin n
Haratin
a member of a certain Berber people

Hari pn
Hari
a Hindu god

Hartley County pn
contea di Hartley
county

Hasdrubal /ˈhæzdɹʊbəl/ pn
Asdrubale
given name

Hashemite adj
hascemita
being or relating to descendants of Hashim

Hashemite n
hascemita
one claiming to be a direct descendent of Hashim

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Regno Hascemita di Giordania
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Hasidism pn
chassidismo hassidismo ḥasidismo
Jewish movement

Haskell pn
Haskell
language
of or relating to Haskell

Haute-Garonne pn
Alta Garonna
department of France

Haute-Marne pn
Alta Marna
department of France

Hautes-Pyrénées pn
Alti Pirinei
department of France

Hauts-de-France pn
Alta Francia
region of France

Havana /həˈvænə/ n
avana
cigar

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Avana Havana
capital of Cuba

Havana Brown n
gatto Havana Brown

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ pn
Hawaii
chain of islands
state of the United States
largest of the Hawaiian Islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ n
hawaiano
Hawaiian language

Hawaiian hawk n
poiana delle Hawaii
Buteo solitarius

Hebraic adj
ebraico

Hebraist n
ebraista ebraicista
a scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
ebraico ebreo
pertaining to the language
pertaining to the people

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
ebraico ebreo
language
ebreo ebrea
person

Hebrews pn
Ebrei
book of the Bible

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Ebridi
group of islands

Hebron pn
Hebron
city in Palestine

Hecatoncheires n
Ecatonchiri
mythological giants with 100 arms

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Ettore
Trojan hero
male given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Ecabe Ecuba
the wife of King Priam

Hedwig pn
Edvige
female given name

Heffalump /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/ n
efelante effalumpo
fictional elephant-like creature

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
Hegel
surname

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ adj
hegeliano
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas

Heimlich maneuver n
manovra di Heimlich
first aid procedure used to treat choking

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
principio di indeterminazione di Heisenberg
physical principle

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Elena
female given name
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda

Helenus pn
Eleno
the son of King Priam

Heliogabalus /ˌhiː.li.oʊˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ /ˌhiː.li.əʊˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ /ˌhiː.li.əˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ pn
Eliogabalo
a Roman emperor

Helios /ˈhiːliɒs/ pn
Elio
god

Hellenic Republic pn
Repubblica Ellenica
official name of Greece

Hellenist /ˈhɛl.ɪ.nɪst/ n
ellenista
specialist in the study of Greek culture or history
person who adopted the Greek culture during the Hellenistic period

Hellenistic /ˈhɛl.ən.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
ellenistico ellenista
of or relating to a period of Greek history
of or relating to a Hellenist

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki
the capital city of Finland

Helvetii pn
Elvezi
Gallic tribe

Helvetism n
elvetismo
Swiss phrase

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
Enrica Enrichetta
feminine form of Henry

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Enrico
given name

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs/ pn
Efesto
Greek god

Hephthalite n
eftalito unno bianco
any of a Central Asian people who were in nomadic confederation during the 5th-6th centuries

Her Majesty pronoun
Sua Maestà
title of respect when referring to a queen

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ pn
Era
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus

Heraclea /ˌhɛɹəˈkliːə/ pn
Eraclea
name of numerous Hellenistic cities

Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Eracle
the son of Zeus

Heraclitean adj
eracliteo
relating to Heraclitus

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Eraclito
given name

Herbert /ˈhɜːbət/ /ˈhɝbɚt/ pn
Eriberto
male given name

Herculaneum /ˌhɜɹkjəˈleɪni.əm/ /ˌhɜːkjuˈleɪni.əm/ pn
Ercolano
city in Italy

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ pn
Ercole
The Roman name of Heracles
constellation

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Armando Ermanno
given name

Hermaphroditus /hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ pn
Ermafrodito
Greek god

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Ermes
Greek god Hermes

Hermione /hɜːˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ /ˈhɝˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ pn
Ermione
Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes

Hermitian /hɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪʃən/ adj
hermitiano
equal to its transpose conjugate

Hermitian matrix /hɝ.ˈmɪ.ʃən ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ n
matrice hermitiana
square matrix equal to its own conjugate transpose

Herod /ˈhɛɹəd/ pn
Erode
king

Herodotean adj
erodoteo
Characteristic of Herodotus or his works

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Erodoto
ancient historian

Herostratus pn
Erostrato
ancient arsonist

Hertzian adj
hertziano
of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
diagramma Hertzsprung-Russell
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars

Herzegovina /ˌhɛəɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ pn
Erzegovina
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Herzegovinian adj
erzegovese erzegovina erzegovino
of, from, or pertaining to Herzegovina and its inhabitants

Herzegovinian n
erzegovese erzegovina erzegovino
a person from Herzegovina

Hesiod /ˈhiːsi.əd/ pn
Esiodo
Greek poet

Hesperia /hɛˈspɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Esperia
literally "western land"

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
Esperidi
a group of nymphs

Hesse pn
Assia
state

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Estia
Greek goddess

Hettangian pn
Hettangiano
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system

Heyting algebra n
algebra di Heyting
bounded lattice equipped with operation called implies

Hezbollah pn
Hezbollah
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Ezechia
biblical king

Hieronymus pn
Geronimo
male given name

High Commission n
alto commissariato
embassy of a Commonwealth country

High Middle Ages pn
Medio Evo centrale pieno Medioevo
period of European history, between the Early Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages, that saw great social and political change

Highness n
altezza
form of address

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
egira
Muhammad's departure from Mecca

Hilary /ˈhɪləɹi/ pn
Ilaria
female given name
Ilario
male given name

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Ilda
female given name

Himalayas /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/ pn
Himalaja
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ n
hindi
language

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
induista indù
of or relating to Hinduism

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ n
induista indù
religious adherent

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Ippocrate
an Ancient Greek male given name

Hippocratic adj
ippocratico
of Hippocrates

Hirnantian pn
Hirnantiano

Hiroshima /hɪ(ə)ˈɹɒʃɪmə/ /hɪˈɹoʊʃɪmə/ pn
Hiroshima Iroscima
a city in Honshu, Japan

His Holiness n
Sua Santità Vostra Santità
honorific title

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Sua Maestà Imperiale
His Imperial Majesty

His Majesty pronoun
Sua Maestà
title of respect used when referring to a king

His Royal Highness pronoun
Sua Altezza Reale
royal title

Hispanic /hɪˈspænɪk/ adj
ispanico

Hispaniola pn
Hispaniola Ispaniola
island in the Caribbean

Hispanophone adj
ispanoparlante
Spanish-speaking

Hitler Youth pn
Gioventù hitleriana

Hitlerian adj
hitleriano
related to Adolf Hitler

Hitlerism n
hitlerismo
political philosophy of Hitler

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ n
ittita eteo hittita hittito ittito
person

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ n
hmong
people

Hokkaido pn
Hokkaido Hokkaidō
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself

Holiness n
Santità
used to address the pope

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Olanda
the Netherlands
a region of the Netherlands

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
olocausto
Olocausto Shoah
the mass murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany

Holocene pn
olocene
The Holocene epoch

Holofernes /hɑːləˈfɝːniːz/ /hɒləˈfɜːniːz/ pn
Oloferne
character in the Book of Judith

Holy Communion pn
eucaristia comunione viatico
Christian sacrament

Holy Grail pn
Santo Graal
artifact in Christian mythology

Holy Prepuce n
Santo prepuzio
Holy Prepuce

Holy Roller n
bigotto
derogative: devoutly religious person

Holy Roman Empire pn
Sacro Romano Impero
state

Holy See pn
Santa Sede Sede Apostolica
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

Holy Spirit pn
Spirito Santo
Christian: aspect of the Holy Trinity

Holy Week pn
Settimana Santa
week preceding Easter

Homburg hat n
lobbia
a stiff felt hat similar to a fedora

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
Omero
Ancient Greek poet
A male given name

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ adj
omerico
resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer

Homocaust pn
homocausto
mass murder or persecution of homosexuals

Honduran adj
honduriano onduregno
Pertaining to Honduras

Honduran n
onduregno
Person from Honduras

Honduras /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
a country in Central America

Hong Kong /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ pn
Hong Kong
coastal administrative region in south-east China

Hongkongese adj
hongkonghese
relating to Hong Kong

Honolulu /ˌhɒn.ə.ˈluː.luː/ pn
Honolulu
the capital of Hawaii

Honorius pn
Onorio
male given name

Hooke's law pn
legge di Hooke
principle that stress applied to a solid is proportional to strain produced

Hope /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈhəʊp/ pn
Speranza
female given name

Horace /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Orazio
male given name
poet

Horn of Africa pn
Corno d'Africa
peninsula in East Africa

Hosea /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Osea
book of the Bible
prophet

Hottentot n
ottentotta ottentotto
a member of the Khoekhoe people

Hottentot pn
ottentotto
language of the Khoekhoe

Hottentot teal n
alzavola ottentotta
Anas hottentota

House of Commons pn
Camera dei comuni
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament

House of Lords pn
Camera dei lord
upper chamber of UK parliament

Huang He pn
Fiume Giallo
river of northern China

Hubble constant pn
legge di Hubble
number

Hubble law pn
legge di Hubble

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
Uberto
male given name

Hudson /ˈhʌdsən/ pn
Hudson
river in United States

Hudsonian godwit n
pittima dell'Hudson
Limosa haemastica

Huelva /ˈ(h)wɛlvɑ/ pn
Huelva
city and province in Andalusia, Spain

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Ugo
male given name

Huguenotism n
ugonottismo

Humbert pn
Umberto
male given name

Hun /hʌn/ n
unno
member of nomadic tribe

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
ungherese
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
ungherese
the language
person from Hungary

Hungarian hound n
segugio ungherese
hunting dog

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
notazione ungara
Hungarian notation

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Ungheria
the country

Huronian adj
huroniano
all senses

Hus pn
Hus
A Czech surname​

Hussitism pn
hussitismo ussitismo
religious reform movement of the Bohemian Reformation

Hyacinth pn
Giacinta
female given name
Giacinto
male given name

Hyacinthus /ˌhaɪəˈsɪnθəs/ pn
Giacinto
a Spartan youth loved and accidentally killed by Apollo

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ pn
Idra di Lerna
mythical serpent
Idra
one of Pluto's moons
constellation

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Iperione
a Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus
moon

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Ipno
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep

I /aɪ/ /aː/ /ɑe/ pronoun
io
personal pronoun

I am English phraseologicalUnit
sono inglese
I am English

I beg your pardon phraseologicalUnit
prego

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
venni, vidi, vinsi
used to indicate a total swift victory

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
non può trovare i miei ... non può trovare il mio ... non può trovare la mia ... non può trovare le mie ...
I can't find my ...

I do phraseologicalUnit
sì, lo voglio
traditional phrase said upon acceptance of marriage

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
no conduco una macchina no guido una macchina
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
non mangio pesce
I don't eat fish

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
non mangio carne
I don't eat meat

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
non mangio carne di maiale non mangio porco
I don't eat pork

I don't know [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] phraseologicalUnit
non lo so non saprei non so
I don’t know

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
io non parlo italiano non parlo italiano
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language)
io non parlo inglese non parlo inglese
I don't speak English (specifically English)

I don't think so phraseologicalUnit
mi sa di no penso di no
I think that what has been said is untrue

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
non capisco
I don't understand

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
non lo voglio
I don't want it

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
l'odio t'odio v'odio
expression of intense dislike

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
ho il raffreddore
I have a cold

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
ho la febbre
I have a fever

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
ho mal di testa
I have a headache

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
ho una domanda
I have a question

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
non ho soldi
I have no money

I know phraseologicalUnit
lo so
response indicating agreement with prior statement before it was made

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
il bue che dice cornuto all'asino
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party

I like you phraseologicalUnit
mi piace mi piacete mi piaci
I like you

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
abito a Melbourne vivo a Melbourne
I live in Melbourne (example city)

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
ho perso i miei occhiali
I lost my glasses

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
ho perso le mie chiavi
I lost my keys

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
ho perso il mio portafoglio
I lost my wallet

I love you /aɪ lʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
Vi voglio bene ti voglio bene
affirmation of affection or deep caring
ti amo vi amo
affirmation of romantic feeling
ti voglio bene vi voglio bene
platonic expression of inclination or liking

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
mi manchi
I miss you

I must go phraseologicalUnit
devo andare
I must go

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
ho bisogno di ...
I need ... (something)

I think so phraseologicalUnit
credo di sì penso di sì
I think so

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
penso dunque sono
philosophical proof of existence

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
te l'avevo detto io
told you so!

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
ho bisogno di andare al gabinetto
I want to go to the toilet

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
voglio sapere
I want to know

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
sono nata a/in ... sono nato a/in ...
I was born in ... (place name)
sono nata nel ... sono nato nel ...
I was born in ... (year)

I wish phraseologicalUnit
magari mi piacerebbe
I would very much like that to be so

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
vorrei sapere
phrase

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
ho ... anni
I am ... year(s) old

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
sono ebraica sono ebraico sono giudea sono giudeo
I'm Jewish (ethnic)
sono ebraica sono ebraico
I'm Jewish (religious)

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
sono cattolica sono cattolico
I'm a Catholic

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
sono cristiana sono cristiano
I'm a Christian

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
sono protestante
I'm a Protestant

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
sono vegetariana sono vegeteriano
I'm vegetarian

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
sono agnostica sono agnostico
I'm agnostic

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
sono allergico all'aspirina
I'm allergic to aspirin

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
sono atea sono ateo
I'm an atheist

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
sanguino sto sanguinando
I'm bleeding

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
sono cieca sono cieco
I'm blind

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
sono sorda sono sordo
I'm deaf

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
io sono morente sto morendo
I'm dying

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
sto bene
response

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
sto bene, grazie
expected, polite response to How are you?

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
sono gay
I'm gay

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
ho fame sono affamato
I'm hungry

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
sono innamorata di te sono innamorato di te
declaration of romantic feeling

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
cerco lavoro
I'm looking for a job

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
mi sono perso
I'm lost

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
sono coniugata sono coniugato sono sposata sono sposato
I'm married

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
non sono interessato
I'm not interested

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
sono gravida sono incinta sono pregna
I'm pregnant

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
sono malata sono malato
I'm sick/ill

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
sono celibe sono nubile sono single
I'm single

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
mi dispiace
I'm sorry

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
sono etero
I'm straight

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
ho sete
I need a drink

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
sono stanca sono stanco
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep)

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
ho venti anni
I am twenty years old

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
mi sono bruciata mi sono bruciato
I've burned myself

ID card n
carta d'identità
card or badge showing the official identity of the wearer

IOU n
riconoscimento di debito
informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument

IPA /aɪ piː ˈeɪ/ pn
AFI IPA
International Phonetic Alphabet

IQ n
QI
abbreviation of intelligence quotient

ISBN n
numero di riferimento internazionale del libro
International Standard Book Number

IUD n
DIU IUD dispositivo intrauterino spirale
intrauterine device

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Iamblico
Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Giapeto
the moon of Saturn

Iași pn
Jassi
city in Romania

Iberian adj
iberico
Native to Iberia

Iberian n
iberico
Native of Iberia

Iberian Peninsula pn
penisola iberica
peninsula

Iberomaurusian adj
iberomaurusiano
of or pertaining to a population of early humans that occupied the Mediterranean littoral from Morocco to Tunisia 22,000 to 9,000 years ago

Ibiza /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
island

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Icaro

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Islanda
country in Europe

Iceland gull n
gabbiano islandico
Larus glaucoides

Iceland moss n
lichene islandico
an Icelandic lichen

Icelander n
islandese
a person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
islandese
of or relating to Iceland
of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland
of or relating to the Icelandic language

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ n
islandese
language

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/ pn
Idaho
US state

Idrija pn
Idria

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignazio
male given name

Il Duce /il ˈdutʃeɪ/ /iːl ˈduːtʃeɪ/ pn
Duce Duce del Fascismo
title assumed by Mussolini

Iliad /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Iliade
ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War

Ilium /ˈɪli.əm/ pn
Ilio
Troy

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ pn
Illinois
a state of the United States of America

Illyria pn
Illiria
region in the Balkan Peninsula

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
illiro
inhabitant of the ancient Illyria

Immaculate Conception pn
immacolata concezione
doctrine
Immacolata Concezione
feast

Immanuel pn
Emmanuele
this figure, regarded as Christ

Imperia pn
Imperia
town and province

Incan adj
incaico

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ pn
India
the country
Imola
the letter "I"

India ink n
china
ink

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ adj
indiano
of or pertaining to India
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ n
indiano
a person from India
indiano indiana amerindio amerindia indiano d'America
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian Ocean pn
Oceano Indiano oceano Indiano
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica

Indian cobra n
cobra dagli occhiali
cobra species

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
estate di San Martino estate indiana
stretch of warm days in autumn

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ pn
Indiana
US state

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianapolis
capital of the State of Indiana, USA

Indies /ˈɪndiz/ pn
Indie
historical

Indo- prefix
indo-
Relating to India or Indian

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropeo
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia

Indo-European studies n
indoeuropeistica
academic discipline

Indochina /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indocina
part of Southeast Asia

Indology n
indianistica indologia
academic study of India

Indonesia /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesia
country

Induan pn
Induano

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indo
the river

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
Engherrando
male given name

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Inguscezia
federal subject of Russia

Inner Mongolia pn
Mongolia Interna
autonomous region in northern China

Insubres n
Insubri

Insubrian adj
insubre

Interlaken pn
Interlaken
town

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlingua
interlanguage based on Romance languages

International Court of Justice pn
Corte internazionale di giustizia
UN court

International Klein Blue pn
International Klein Blue
deep blue hue achieved through ultramarine pigment and a binder

International Monetary Fund pn
Fondo monetario internazionale
International Monetary Fund

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ pn
Alfabeto Fonetico Internazionale alfabeto fonetico internazionale
standardized symbols for speech

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internazionale
proletarian song

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ pn
Internet
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers

Internet of Things pn
Internet delle cose
Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
interslavo
between Slavs or Slavic nations

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
interslavo
auxiliary Slavic language

Inverness pn
Inverness
city in Scotland

Invisible Pink Unicorn pn
Invisibile Unicorno Rosa
unicorn goddess

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Io
moon of Jupiter

Ioannina /jɔˈɑninɑ/ pn
Giannina
capital of Epirus

Ionian Sea pn
Mar Ionio
European sea

Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Iowa
A state in Midwestern US

Iphigenia /ˌaɪfɪdʒɪˈnaɪə/ pn
Ifigenia
Greek hero

Iran /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Iran
country in Western Asia

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ adj
iraniano
of, from, or pertaining to Iran, the people or Iranian languages

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ n
iraniano iraniana
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iraq /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Iraq
country

Iraqi adj
iracheno
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
iracheno irachena
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪələnd/ /ˈaɪəɹlənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd ~ ˈʌɪɚlənd ~ ˈəɪɚlənd] pn
Irlanda
island
country

Irenaeus pn
Ireneo
male given name

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
female given name

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
irlandese gaelico
pertaining to the language

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
irlandese gaelico
the language
irlandese
the people

Irish Sea pn
Mare d'Irlanda
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland

Irishman n
irlandese
man from Ireland

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
età del ferro
archaeology
mythology

Iron Curtain pn
Cortina di ferro
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irrawaddy
river that flows through Burma

Isaac /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isacco
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabella
female given name

Isaiah /aɪ.ˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪ.ˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Isaia
book of the Bible
prophet
male given name

Ischia pn
Ischia
island

Isernia pn
Isernia
province
town

Iseult pn
Isotta
female given name

Isfahan pn
Esfahan
third largest city of Iran

Ishmael pn
Ismaele
eldest son of Abraham

Isidora pn
Isidora
female given name

Isidore pn
Isidoro
male given name

Isis /ˈaɪsəs/ pn
Iside
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility

Islam /ɪsˈlɑːm/ pn
islam
religion

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islamico islamica
Adjectival form of Islam

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran
full, official name of Iran

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Repubblica Islamica del Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamic State pn
Stato Islamico
jihadist group

Islamism /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ n
islamismo
Islamic fundamentalism

Islamist n
islamista
person who specializes in Islamic studies

Islamization n
islamizzazione
the conversion of a society to Islam

Islamize v
islamizzare
convert to Islam
make conform to Islamic law

Islamophobia n
islamofobia
The fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Isola di Man
island

Isle of Wight /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈwaɪt/ pn
isola di Wight
island and county off the south coast of England

Isles of Scilly pn
isole Scilly
group of islands

Israel /ˈɪzɹaɪɛl/ /ˈɪzɹeɪəl/ pn
Israele
the state
Biblical: name given to Jacob
given name

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israeliano israeliana
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ adj
israelita
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ n
israelita
native or inhabitant of Israel

Issime pn
Issime
village in Italy

Istanbul pn
Istambul Istanbul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of Ottoman Empire

Istria pn
Istria
peninsula in the Adriatic

Istrian adj
istriano
of Istria

Istrian n
istriana istriano
one of Istria

Istriot pn
istrioto
Romance language spoken in western Istria

Istro-Romanian pn
lingua istrorumena
language

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
italiano
of or pertaining to Italy
of or pertaining to the Italian language
of or pertaining to Italians

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
italiano italiana italiane italiani
inhabitant of Italy
italiano
language

Italian Peninsula pn
penisola appenninica penisola italiana penisola italica
peninsula

Italian Republic pn
Repubblica Italiana
official name of Italy

Italian honeysuckle n
caprifoglio comune
Lonicera caprifolium

Italianate adj
italianeggiante
Italian in style or character

Italianism n
italianismo

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italianizzazione
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture

Italianize /ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ v
italianizzarsi
intransitive
italianizzare
transitive

Italianness n
italianità
quality of being Italian

Italic adj
italico
of or relating to the Italian peninsula

Italiote n
italiota
Greek-speaking people

Italo- prefix
italo-
relating to Italy or Italian

Italophile n
italofilo italofila

Italophone adj
italofono
Italian-speaking

Italophone n
italofono italofona
Italian speaker

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italia Stivale bel paese
European country

Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
Itaca
island

Ivan /ˈaɪ.vən/ pn
Ivano
male given name

Ivanovich pn
Ivanovič
patronymic

Ivo pn
Ivo
male given name

Ivorian adj
ivoriano
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian n
ivoriana ivoriano
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Ixion pn
Issione
a Kuiper Belt object
king of Lapiths

Izhevsk pn
Iževsk
capital of Udmurtia

Jabberwock pn
Ciarlestrone Ciciarampa
fantastical monster

Jablunkov pn
Jabłonków

Jack /dʒæk/ pn
Gianni
pet name of John

Jack Russell terrier n
Jack Russell terrier
dog breed

Jack the Ripper pn
Jack lo squartatore
19th century murderer

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Giacobbe Giacomo
male given name (the standard form)
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca

Jacobi identity n
identità di Jacobi
property of a binary operation

Jacobin /ˈdʒækəbɪn/ n
colombo cappuccino colombo cappuccio
breed of domestic pigeon

Jacqueline pn
Giacomina
female given name

Jade pn
Giada
female given name

Jael pn
Giaele
female given name

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Giaffa
Jaffa

Jainism /ˈdʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
jainismo
religion and philosophy

Jair pn
Giairo
given name

Jakarta pn
Giacarta
capital of Indonesia

Jamaica /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Giamaica
country in the Caribbean

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
giamaicano giamaicana
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
giamaicano giamaicana
person of Jamaican descent

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Giacomo
book of the Bible
one of two Apostles
male given name (the standard form)

Jamila pn
Giamila
Female name in Muslim communities

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Kashmir e Jammu
former princely state
Jammu e Kashmir
portion of the territory which is governed by India

Jan Mayen pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Giovanna
feminine form of John

Jansenist adj
giansenista
of or pertaining to Jansenism

Jansenist n
giansenista
an advocate of Jansenism

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ pn
gennaio
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒeɪnəs/ pn
Giano
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ pn
Giappone
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
giapponese nipponico
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ n
giapponese
person of Japan
Japanese language

Japanese Bobtail n
gatto Japanese Bobtail
a domestic cat breed

Japanese macaque n
macaco giapponese
Macaca fuscata

Japaneseness n
giapponesità
quality of being Japanese

Japanophile /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/ n
nippofilo
A person who loves Japan

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /dʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
nippofilia
strong interest in Japan

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ pn
Jafet Geppetto
third son of Noah

Jasmine pn
Gelsomina
female given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
Giasone
leader of Argonauts
given name

Java /ˈdʒɑːvə/ pn
Giava
island of Indonesia
Java Giava
programming language

Java sparrow n
fringuello di Giava padda
Java sparrow

JavaScript /ˈdʒɑːvə skɹɪpt/ pn
JavaScript
scripting programming language

Javan rhinoceros n
rinoceronte di Giava
Rhinoceros sondaicus

Javan tiger n
tigre di Giava
Panthera sondaica

Jeddah pn
Gedda
city in Saudi Arabia

Jeffersonianism n
jeffersonismo

Jehoshaphat pn
Giosafat
biblical name

Jehovah /dʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Geova
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witness n
Testimone di Geova
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses n
Testimoni di Geova
denomination

Jeremiah pn
Geremia
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
male given name

Jericho pn
Gerico
city

Jerome pn
Girolamo Geronimo
male given name

Jersey /ˈdʒəːzi/ /ˈdʒɚzi/ pn
Jersey
island

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ pn
Gerusalemme
city

Jerusalem artichoke n
topinambur
plant and tuber

Jerusalemite adj
gerosolimitano
of, from, or pertaining to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite n
gerosolimitano
native or resident of Jerusalem

Jesolo pn
Jesolo
town

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛ.si/ pn
Isai
biblical father of David

Jesuate n
gesuato

Jesuit /ˈdʒɛz(j)uɪt/ n
gesuita
member of the Society of Jesus

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ pn
Gesù
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Gesù Cristo
Jesus of Nazareth

Jethro /ˈdʒɛθɹoʊ/ pn
Ietro
the father-in-law of Moses

Jew /dʒuː/ n
ebreo giudeo ebrea giudea
person of the Jewish faith

Jew's harp n
scacciapensieri
musical instrument

Jew's-ear n
orecchio di Giuda
fungus Auricularia auricula-judae

Jewess n
ebrea giudea
female Jew

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
ebreo ebraico
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Oblast' autonoma ebraica
Jewish autonomous oblast in Russia

Jewishness n
ebraicità

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Gezabele Izebel
Biblical character Jezebel

Jiangshanian n
Tremadociano

Jicarilla pn
apache jicarilla
Jicarilla language

Joachim /ˈdʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈdʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ pn
Gioacchino Gioachino
male given name

Joan of Arc pn
Giovanna d'Arco

Joanna /ˌdʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Giovanna
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /dʒəʊb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ pn
Giobbe
book of the Bible
biblical and qur'anic character

Jocasta pn
Giocasta
mother of Oedipus

Jocelyn pn
Gioselina
female given name

Joe /dʒoʊ/ /dʒəʊ/ pn
Beppe Peppe Peppino Pino
pet form of Joseph

Joe Average n
Pinco Pallino
hypothetical average or generic individual

Joe Bloggs pn
Mario Rossi
A personification of the general public

Joe Public pn
Pinco pallino
a hypothetical average or generic member of the public

Joel /ˈdʒoʊəl/ /ˈdʒəʊəl/ pn
Gioele
book of the Bible
male given name

John /dʒɑn/ /dʒɒn/ pn
Vangelo di Giovanni Vangelo secondo Giovanni
fourth gospel
Giovanni
male given name - the standard or most popular form
biblical persons
Caio Sempronio Tizio
name used to address a man whose name is not known
Giano
one of the epistles of John

John Doe pn
NN ignoto
male name used in legal documents

John Dory n
sampietro
edible marine fish

John the Baptist pn
Giovanni Battista
biblical prophet

Johnny /ˈdʒɑni/ /ˈdʒɒni/ pn
Gianni
diminutive of John

Johnson /ˈdʒɑnsən/ /ˈdʒɒnsən/ pn
Di Giovanni
surname meaning "son of John"

Johnson solid n
solido di Johnson
convex non-uniform polyhedron that has regular faces

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ pn
Giona
given name
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
prophet

Jonathan /ˈdʒɑnəθən/ /ˈdʒɒnəθən/ pn
Gionata Gionatan
biblical character
male given name

Jordan /ˈdʒɔːdən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdən/ pn
Giordania
country
Giordano
river
male given name

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
giordano giordana
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
Giuseppe
male given name
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary

Josephine /ˈdʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Giuseppina
feminine form of Joseph

Josephinism n
giuseppinismo
policies of Joseph II

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃuːə/ pn
Giosuè
book of the Bible
male given name

Josiah pn
Giosia
biblical king

Joy /dʒɔɪ/ pn
Gioia
female given name

Joycean /ˈdʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈdʒɔɪsɪ.ən/ adj
gioissiano joyciano
pertaining to James Joyce or his writings

Juan Fernández Islands pn
Isole Juan Fernández
the archipelago

Juba pn
Giuba
capital of South Sudan

Judaism /ˈdʒuːdeɪ.ɪzəm/ /ˈdʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪzəm/ pn
ebraismo judaisimo
world religion

Judaization n
giudaizzazione
Judaization

Judas /ˈdʒuːdəs/ pn
Giuda
book of the Bible
one of the Apostles

Judas Iscariot pn
Giuda Iscariota
disciple of Jesus

Judas cradle n
Culla di Giuda
device of torture

Jude /ˈdʒuːd/ pn
Giuda
book of the Bible

Judea /dʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Giudea
Judea

Judeo-Provençal n
sciuadita

Judges pn
Giudici
book of the Bible

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdəθ/ pn
Giuditta
female given name
book of the Bible
wife of Esau

Julia /ˈdʒuːli.ə/ pn
Giulia
female given name

Julian /dʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈdʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Giuliano
male given name

Julian year n
anno giuliano
average year
year in Julian calendar

Juliana pn
Giuliana
female given name

Juliet /ˈdʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Giulietta
character in Romeo and Juliet
female given name

Juliett pn
Jersey Jesolo
the letter "J"

Julius pn
Giulio
male given name

July /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
luglio
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

June /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
giugno
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

Juno /ˈdʒunoʊ/ pn
Giunone
Roman goddess

Junoesque adj
giunonico
beautiful and imposing

Jupiter /ˈdʒupɪtɚ/ pn
Giove
planet
god

Jura pn
Giura
canton of Switzerland
region in France
island in the inner Hebrides of Scotland

Justice of the Peace n
giudice di pace
judicial officer

Justin pn
Giustino
male given name

Justine pn
Giustina
female given name

Justinian pn
Giustiniano
emperor of the Byzantine or East Roman Empire from 527 to 565

Justinianian adj
giustinianeo
of or relating to the Byzantine emperor Justinian

Justus pn
Giusto
male given name

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jutland
peninsula

K-pop n
musica pop coreana
Korean pop music

Kaaba /ˈkɑːəbə/ pn
Ka'ba
cubical stone building in Mecca

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
kafkiano
marked by menacing complexity

Kafkaism n
kafkismo

Kalash n
Kalash
Kalash (people)

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlɪnɪnɡɹæd/ pn
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad

Kalmykia pn
Calmucchia
Kalmykia, Russia

Kamchatka pn
Kamčatka
peninsula in the Russian Far East

Kannada /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
kannada
language

Kansas /ˈkæn.zəs/ pn
Kansas
US state

Kansas City /ˌkænzəˈsɪti/ [kæ̃ˈsɪɾi] pn
Kansas City
a large city straddling the border between Kansas and Missouri, USA

Kaohsiung /ˈkaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ pn
Kaohsiung
a large city in Taiwan

Karachi pn
Karachi
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan

Karakalpak /ˌkæɹəˈkælpæk/ pn
karakalpako lingua karakalpaka qaraqalpaqo
Karakalpak language

Karawanks pn
Caravanche

Karelia /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ pn
Carelia
autonomous republic of Russia
region in Russia and Finland

Karlovac pn
Karlovac
city and municipality

Karnataka /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
casciubico
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland

Kasimovian pn
Kasimoviano
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Katharevousa /ˌkaθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ pn
katharevousa
purist variant of Modern Greek

Kathmandu /ˌkatmanˈduː/ pn
Katmandu
Kathmandu

Katian pn
Katiano
subdivision of the Ordovician period

Katyusha n
katiuscia organo di Stalin
rocket launcher

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
city

Kavala pn
Kavala
city

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ n
kazako
language

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ pn
Kazakistan Kazakstan
country in Central Asia

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Kemalism pn
kemalismo
Kemalist ideology

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Kentucky
US state

Kenya /ˈkɛnjə/ [ˈkɛɲa] pn
Kenya Kenia
country in Eastern Africa

Kenyan adj
keniano
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people

Kepler's equation pn
equazione di Keplero
mathematics

Keplerian adj
kepleriano
of or relating to Johannes Kepler

Kermode bear /kərˈmoʊdi bɛəɹ/ n
orso kermode
subspecies of the American black bear

Ket pn
lingua ket
language

Key lime n
limetta
Citrus × aurantifolia

Keynesianism n
keynesismo
economic stance

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Chanty-Mansijsk
city in Russia

Kharkiv pn
Charkiv
city

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Khartum
capital of Sudan

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
Cazaro Khazaro
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
khmer
language

Khmer Rouge /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Khmer rossi
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
khotanese
Eastern Iranian language

Khrushchev /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Chruščëv
surname

Khrushchevian adj
chruscioviano krusceviano

Kierkegaardian /ˌkɪəkəˈɡɑːdɪ.ən/ /ˌkɪɹkəˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ adj
kierkegaardiano
of or pertaining to Søren Kierkegaard or his philosophy

Kiev /ˈkiːɛv/ pn
Kijev Kiev
Ukrainian city

Kihnu pn
Kihnu
island

Kilimanjaro /ˌkɪləmənˈdʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈdʒɑːɹəʊ/ pn
Kilimangiaro
volcano

Kimbanguism pn
kimbanguismo

Kimmeridgian pn
Kimmeridgiano
subdivision of the Jurassic period

King Arthur pn
Re Artù
legendary king of Britain

King James Version /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɜː.ʃən/ /ˌkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˌvɝː.ʒən/ pn
Bibbia di re Giacomo
1611 translation of the Bible

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Regno del Belgio
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Regno di Danimarca
official name of Denmark

Kingdom of England pn
Regno d'Inghilterra
Kingdom of England

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Regno di Gran Bretagna

Kingdom of Heaven pn
Regno dei Cieli
Christian concept

Kingdom of Norway pn
Regno di Norvegia
official name of Norway

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Regno di Scozia
Kingdom of Scotland

Kingdom of Spain pn
Regno di Spagna
official name of Spain

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Regno di Svezia
official name of Sweden

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Regno dei Paesi Bassi
monarchy consisting of the Netherlands and the Caribbean independent constituent countries

Kings pn
Re
book of the Bible

Kingston /ˈkɪŋstən/ pn
Kingston
capital of Jamaica

Kircherian adj
kircheriano

Kiribati /ˈkiː.ɹɨ.bæs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Klein bottle n
bottiglia di Klein
closed surface

Klingon /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingon
the language

Knights Templar pn
Cavalieri templari
the order of medieval knights

Knossos pn
Cnosso
an archaeological site

Kobarid pn
Caporetto
town in Slovenia

Kodiak bear n
orso Kodiak
large species of brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ pn
koinè
common Greek language

Komodo dragon n
drago di Komodo
large monitor lizard

Komondor n
Komondor
breed of dog

Komsomolsk pn
Komsomol'sk
Komsomolsk, towns and rural localities in Russia and Ukraine
Komsomol'sk-na-Amure
Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Russia

Konstanz pn
Costanza
city

Koper pn
Capo d'Istria Capodistria
town

Korat n
gatto Korat

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Corea
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
coreano
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
coreano
language
coreano coreana
person

Korybant n
coribante
any of a group who worshipped the Phrygian goddess Cybele

Kos pn
Coo
island

Kosovan n
cossovaro kosovaro
person from Kosovo

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo Cossovo Kossovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kosovo and Metohia pn
Cossovo e Metochia
province

Kotor pn
Cattaro
in Montenegro

Kraftwerkian adj
kraftwerkiano

Kraken /ˈkɹɑːkən/ pn
Kraken
Sea monster

Krasnodar pn
Krasnodar
a city in Russia

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnojarsk
city

Krebs cycle n
ciclo di Krebs
series of enzymatic reactions

Kremlin /ˈkɹemlɪn/ pn
Cremlino
the Moscow Kremlin

Krk pn
Veglia
island

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
capital of Malaysia

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kuban'
the Kuban river

Kufic adj
cufico
Relating to original Arabic script

Kufic pn
cufico
Original Arabic script

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
fascia di Kuiper
region of space in the Solar System

Kungurian pn
Kunguriano
subdivision of the Permian period

Kuomintang /kuːəʊmɪnˈtaŋ/ pn
Kuomintang
a nationalist political party in pre-Communist China

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
curdo
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish adj
curdo
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language

Kurdish n
curdo
language of Kurdistan

Kurdistan pn
Curdistan Kurdistan
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds

Kuril Islands pn
Isole Curili
group of islands

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
country in the Middle East

Kvemo Kartli pn
Kartli Inferiore
region of Georgia

Kyoto /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyoto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirghiso
language

Kyrgyzstan /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirghizistan
country in Central Asia

Kythira pn
Cerigo
Greek island

Kyusakamoto pn
Kyusakamoto
asteroid

Königsberg /ˈkɜnɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜːnɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

L'Aquila pn
L'Aquila
province
town

LCD n
LCD
liquid crystal display

LED /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
LED
light-emitting diode

LGBT n
LGBT
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual

LGBTphobia n
LGBTfobia
negative attitude towards LGBT people

LOL /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əuˈɛl/ interjection
lol
expression of laughter

La Paz /lə ˈpæz/ pn
La Paz
capital city of Bolivia

La Spezia /la ˈspɛtsɪ.ə/ /lɑ ˈspɛtsi.ə/ pn
La Spezia
city in Liguria, Italy
province in Liguria, Italy

LaPerm n
gatto LaPerm

LaVeyan Satanism pn
satanismo di LaVey
the religion of the Church of Satan

Laban pn
Labano
brother of Rebekah

Labrador duck n
anatra del Labrador
Camptorhynchus labradorius

Lacanian adj
lacaniano

Lacedaemonian adj
lacedemone lacedemonio
of, from or pertaining to Lacedaemonia

Lachesis /ˈlækɪsɪs/ pn
Lachesi
one of the Fates

Ladin /ləˈdiːn/ pn
ladino
the Romance language

Ladinian pn
Ladinico
subdivision of the Triassic period

Ladino /ləˈdiːnoʊ/ /ləˈdiːnəʊ/ pn
ladino lingua ladina
Romance language

Ladislaus pn
Ladislao
male given name

Lady n
Signora
aristocratic title for a woman

Lady Luck pn
Dea Bendata
female personification of luck

Lagos pn
Lagos
former capital of Nigeria

Lagrangian function n
lagrangiana funzione lagrangiana
ifunction

Laius /ˈlaɪ.əs/ pn
Laio
father of Oedipus and husband of Jocasta

Lake Como pn
Lago di Como
lake in Italy

Lake Erie pn
lago Erie
the lake

Lake Garda pn
Lago di Garda
lake in Italy

Lake Michigan-Huron pn
lago Michigan-Huron
one of the Great Lakes

Lake Superior pn
Lago Superiore
the lake

Lake poet n
laghista
Romantic poet from the English Lake District

Lalibela pn
Lalibela
town in Ethiopia

Lamanite n
Lamaniti
a descendant of Laman

Lamb of God pn
Agnello di Dio
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice

Lamb shift n
spostamento di Lamb
difference between energy levels

Lambert /ˈlæmbɚt/ pn
Lamberto
male given name

Lamentations pn
Lamentazioni
book of the Bible

Lampedusa pn
Lampedusa
Italian island

Lancastrian adj
lancastriano

Lancelot /ˈlæn.sə.lɒt/ pn
Lancillotto
the knight

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Paese del Sol Levante
Japan

Langhe pn
Langhe
hilly territory in Piedmont

Langhian pn
Langhiano
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Languedoc pn
Linguadoca
French province

Languedoc-Roussillon pn
Linguadoca-Rossiglione
region of France

Lao /laʊ/ n
laotiano
language
laotiano laotiana
person

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laocoonte
Trojan or Argonaut

Laos /laʊz/ /ˈlaʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ pn
laotiano
language

Laplace distribution n
distribuzione di Laplace
probability distribution

Laplacian adj
laplaciano
of, or relating to Laplace

Lapland pn
Lapponia
region in Scandinavia

Lara /ˈlɑːɹə/ pn
Lara
female given name

Large Magellanic Cloud pn
Grande Nube di Magellano
largest satellite of Milky Way

Large Münsterländer n
grande münsterländer
Large Münsterländer

Larssonian adj
larssoniano

Last Judgment pn
Giudizio finale Giudizio universale
judgment day

Last Supper pn
Ultima Cena
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Late Antiquity pn
Tarda antichità
the period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages

Late Latin pn
basso latino
form of the Latin language

Late Middle Ages pn
basso Medioevo tardo Medioevo
Translations

Lateran pn
Laterano
church and palace in Rome

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ adj
latino latina
of Latium
romana romano
of ancient Rome
latino latina latine latini
of descendants from ancient Romans
latino
of the language
of the script
sudamericano
of/from Latin America

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ n
neolatina neolatino
romana romano
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire
latino
person whose native tongue is one descended from Latin

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ pn
latino
language of the ancient Romans

Latin America pn
America latina America Latina
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese

Latin American n
latino-americano
A native or inhabitant of Latin America

Latin Church pn
Chiesa latina
one of the particular churches

Latin alphabet n
alfabeto latino
the 26-letter alphabet

Latina pn
Latina
province
town

Latinism n
latinismo
Latinism

Latinist n
latinista
scholar who studies Latin

Latinity n
latinità
essence of being Latin

Latino-Faliscan adj
latino-falisco
Relating to the Latin and Faliscan tongues

Latino-Faliscan pn
latino-falisco
An Italic language family.

Latium /ˈleɪ.ʃi.əm/ pn
Lazio
region of central Italy

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ pn
Lettonia
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ adj
lettone
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ n
lettone
Baltic language of Latvia
person pertaining to Latvia

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
female given name

Laurel and Hardy /ˈlɒɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑː.di/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl ænd ˈhɑɹ.di/ pn
Cric e Croc

Laurence pn
Lorenzo
male given name

Lausanne /loʊˈzæn/ /ləʊˈzæn/ pn
Losanna
city

Lazarist adj
lazzarista
of an order

Lazarist n
lazzarista
member of an order

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lazzaro
New Testament characters

Lazio pn
Lazio
Italian region

Le Chatelier's principle pn
principio di Le Châtelier
chemical principle

League of Nations pn
Società delle Nazioni
international organization

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Lia Lea
elder daughter of Laban

Leander pn
Leandro
Greek lover of Hero
male given name

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
torre di Pisa torre pendente torre pendente di Pisa
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanese
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ n
libanese
A person from Lebanon

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Libano
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Lecce pn
Lecce
city
province

Lecco pn
Lecco
province
town

Lechitic adj
lechitico
related to the Polish language group

Lefkosia pn
Lefkosia
capital of Northern Cyprus

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Leida
city in South Holland

Leipzig /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/ pn
Lipsia
City in Saxony, Germany

Leningrad /ˈlɛnɪnˌɡræd/ pn
Leningrado
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991

Leninism n
leninismo
the political philosophy named after Vladimir Lenin

Lent /lɛnt/ n
Quaresima quaresima
Christian period of penitence before Easter

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Leone
constellation
astrological sign
Leone Leo
male given name

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Leonardo
male given name

Leonardeschi /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ n
leonardeschi
group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci

Leopold pn
Leopoldo
male given name

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
Lesbo
island

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesotho
country in Southern Africa

Lessepsian /leɪˈsɛp.sɪ.ən/ adj
lessepsiana lessepsiano
of or relating to organisms that migrate by means of the Suez Canal

Lesser Caucasus pn
Caucaso Minore
mountain range

Lethe /ˈliːθi/ pn
Lete
personification of oblivion

Lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ /ˈliθi.ən/ adj
leteo
of or relating to river Lethe

Letitia pn
Letizia
female given name

Leto pn
Latona
mother of Apollo

Leucippean adj
leucippeo

Levant /ləˈvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levante
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levantine /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/ adj
levantino
of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean

Levantine Arabic pn
arabo levantino
Levantine Arabic

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ n
levita
member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Levitico
the book of the Bible and Torah

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ n
bottiglia di Leida
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹi.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹi.ə/ pn
Liberia
country in Western Africa

Liberian adj
liberico
pertaining to Liberia

Liberian n
liberico
A person from Liberia

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Bilancia
constellation
astrological sign

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libia
country in Northern Africa

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libico
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya, the Libyan people or the Libyan language

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ n
libico libica
person

Lie group n
gruppo di Lie
analytic group that is also a smooth manifold

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Liguria
region

Ligurian adj
ligure
Of or pertaining to Liguria

Ligurian n
ligure
native or inhabitant

Ligurian pn
ligure
Gallo-Italic language

Ligurian Sea pn
Mar Ligure
arm of the Mediterranean Sea

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Liliana
female given name

Lille /lil/ /liːl/ pn
Lilla
city in France

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
the capital city of Peru
Livorno
the letter "L"

Limburgish pn
limburghese
the Germanic language

Limoges pn
Limoges
city in France

Limousin pn
Limosino
region

Limpopo pn
Limpopo
river in Africa

Linus /ˈlaɪnəs/ pn
Lino
male given name

Linz pn
Linz
city

Lionel /ˈlaɪənl/ pn
Lionello
male given name

Lipari Islands pn
isole Eolie isole Lipari
group of islands of Italy

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lisbona
capital of Portugal

Lithuania /ˌlɪθ.(j)uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Lituania
country

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ n
lituano
language
lituano lituana
person from Lithuania

Lithuanian SSR pn
SSR lituano
Soviet republic

Little Dipper pn
Orsa minore
bright circumpolar asterism

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Cappuccetto Rosso
a folktale

Liturgy of the Hours n
liturgia delle ore
liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours

Livia pn
Livia
female given name

Livonia pn
Livonia
historical region

Livonian n
livone
person

Livonian pn
livone livonio
language

Livornian adj
livornese labronico
of or from Livorno

Livornian n
livornese labronica labronico
someone from Livorno

Livorno /ləˈvɔɹnoʊ/ /lɪˈvɔːnəʊ/ pn
Livorno
city in Italy
province of Italy

Liège pn
Liegi
province in Belgium

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Lubiana
Capital city of Slovenia

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Superammasso Locale
Supercluster that includes the Milky Way

Lochkovian pn
Lochkoviano

Locris pn
Locride
region of ancient Greece

Lodi pn
Lodi
a province of Lombardy, Italy
a town and capital of the province of Lodi

Logroño /lɒˈɡɹɒnjəʊ/ /ləˈɡɹoʊnjoʊ/ pn
Logrogno Logroño
capital city of La Rioja, Spain

Loire pn
Loira
river

Lois /ˈləʊ.ɪs/ pn
Lois
biblical character

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ pn
Lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Lolol pn
Lolol
city in Chile

Lombard /ˈlɒmbɑː(ɹ)d/ n
longobardo lombardo
member of a Germanic people
lombardo
native of Lombardy

Lombard /ˈlɒmbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
lombardo
language of Lombardy

Lombard rate n
tasso lombard
interest rate

Lombardy /ˈlɑːmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardia
region in northern Italy

Lombrosian adj
lombrosiano

London /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
London Londra
in Canada
Londra
in the United Kingdom
londinese di Londra
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK

London Underground pn
la metropolitana di Londra
the London underground

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
londinese
person from or inhabitant of London

Long Island /ˌlɒŋ ˈaɪlənd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈaɪlənd/ pn
Long Island
island in New York

Long Primer pn
Garamona

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
settlement

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
lord
British aristocratic title

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Signore
God
Jesus

Lord's Prayer pn
Padre nostro
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorraine /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorena
region west of Alsace

Louis /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ pn
Luigi Ludovico
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ pn
Luisa
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Louisiana Luisiana
US state

Louvain pn
Lovanio
Belgian city

Louvre /luvʁ/ pn
Louvre Museo del Louvre
an art museum in France

Lovecraftian /lʌvˈkɹæfti.ən/ adj
lovecraftiano
of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)

Low Saxon pn
basso Sassone
language or language group

Lower Austria pn
Bassa Austria
the northeasternmost state of Austria

Lower Normandy pn
Bassa Normandia
former region of France

Lower Saxony pn
Bassa Sassonia
state

Lublin pn
Lublino
city in Poland

Lucan pn
Lucano
a Roman poet

Lucca pn
Lucca
city
province

Lucerne pn
Canton Lucerna
canton
Lucerna
city

Lucian /ˈluː.sɪən/ pn
Luciano
male given name
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifero
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12

Lucius /ˈluːsɪəs/ pn
Lucio
male given name

Lucretius pn
Lucrezio
Roman poet and philosopher
male given name

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucia
female given name

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordiano

Luhansk People's Republic pn
Repubblica Popolare di Lugansk
secessionist state in Luhanshchyna, the Ukraine

Luke /luk/ pn
Luca
given name
gospel of Luke
evangelist

Lusatia /luˈseɪʃə/ pn
Lusazia
region

Luserna pn
Luserna
village

Lusitania /luːsɪˈteɪnɪə/ pn
Lusitania
ancient Roman province

Lutetian pn
Luteziano

Luther /ˈluθɚ/ pn
Martin Lutero
Martin Luther

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ adj
luterano
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ n
luterano luterana
member of any Christian church identifying with the theology of Martin Luther

Lutheranism n
luteranesimo
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Lussemburgo
country

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ adj
lussemburghese
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ pn
lussemburghese
language of Luxembourg

Lviv pn
Leopoli
Lviv

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lidia
biblical woman
female given name

Lyons pn
Lione
a city in France

Löwchen n
piccolo cane leone
Löwchen

Lübeck pn
Lubecca
city

MEP n
eurodeputato europarlamentare eurodeputata
Member of the European Parliament

MP3 player n
lettore MP3
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Macao
a city just west of Hong Kong

Maccabaic adj
maccabaico

Maccabee /ˈmæk.kəˌbi/ n
Macabeo
Maccabee

Macedo-Romanian pn
macedorumeno
the Aromanian language

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Macedonia Repubblica di Macedonia
Republic of North Macedonia
Macedonia
region of northern Greece
ancient kingdom
modern geographical region
region of Bulgaria

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
macedone
of Macedonia or its people or language

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
macedoniana macedoniano
person from Macedonia

Macerata pn
Macerata
province
town

Mach number n
numero di Mach
ratio

Machiavelli pn
Machiavelli
Italian statesman and writer

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
machiavellico machiavelliano
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods
machiavelliano
related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli

Machiavellianism n
machiavellismo
philosophy
political maneuver
ruthless, duplicitous behavior

Machmeter n
machmetro
an instrument that measures the speed of an aircraft relative to that of sound and displays it in Mach numbers

Maclaurin series n
serie di Maclaurin
Taylor series centred at 0

Madagascar /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagascar
country in Southern Africa

Madagascar buzzard n
poiana del Madagascar
Buteo brachypterus

Madrid /məˈd(ʒ)ɹɪd/ /məˈdɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ pn
Mafia
international criminal organisation of Sicilian origin

Mafioso n
mafioso mafiosa uomo d'onore
member of the mafia

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Maddalena
female given name

Magdeburg pn
Magdeburgo
city

Magellanic penguin n
pinguino di Magellano
Penguin

Maggie /mæɡi/ pn
Rita Greta
female given name

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Magreb
region in Africa

Maghrebi adj
magrebino
of or relating to the Maghreb

Magi /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ pn
Re Magi Maghi maghi
the wise men who gave gifts to Jesus

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ pn
Magna Carta
charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215

Magna Graecia pn
Magna Grecia
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily

Magrittean adj
magrittiano

Maharashtrian adj
maratto
of or pertaining to Maharashtra

Maharashtrian n
maratto
native or resident of Maharashtra

Maillard reaction /maɪˈjɑː(ɹ) ɹiˈækʃən/ n
reazione di Maillard
condensation reaction of an amino acid

Maimonides /maɪˈmɑnədiz/ pn
Maimonide
medieval Jewish philosopher

Main pn
Meno
river in southern Germany

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛːn/ pn
Maine
US State

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
Magonza Maganza
the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate

Majorca /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Maiorca
island

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malachia Malachi
book of the Bible
minor prophet
Malachia
male given name

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
malgascio
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language
person

Malatestan adj
malatestiano

Malawi /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malawi
Republic of Malawi

Malayalam /maləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ n
lingua malayalam
language

Malaysia /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malesia Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ adj
malese
Pertaining to Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvs/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ pn
Maldive
country in South Asia

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Mali
a country in Western Africa

Mallarméan /ˌmalɑːˈmeɪən/ adj
mallarmeano mallarmeiano mallarmiano
of or relating to Stéphane Mallarmé

Malmö /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmö
city in Sweden

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
republic
island

Malta Island pn
Isola di Malta
the largest island of Malta

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ adj
maltese
pertaining to Malta or its language

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ n
maltese malti
language of Malta

Man pn
uomo
genus Homo

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ adj
mancese
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language
mancese manciuriano
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ n
mancese manciù
member of the people

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ pn
mancese
language

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manciuria
China's northeastern three provinces

Mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarino
Standard Mandarin

Mandelbrot set n
Insieme di Mandelbrot
set of complex numbers c

Mandingo pn
mandingo
macrolanguage

Mandopop n
mandopop
Mandarin pop music

Mandurian adj
manduriano

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
manicheo
of or relating to Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ n
manicheo
a follower of Manichaeism

Manide pn
manide
the language

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manila
capital of the Philippines

Manila hemp n
abaca canapa di Manila
the fibre of the abaca

Manitoba /ˈmæn.ɪ.təʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Manoel Island pn
Isola di Manoel
island

Mantua pn
Mantova
city
province

Mantuan adj
mantovano
of, or from, Mantua

Mantuan n
mantovano
someone from Mantua

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ n
gatto dell'Isola di Man
mammal

Manx shearwater n
berta minore

Manzonian adj
manzoniano
of or in the style of Alessandro Manzoni

Manzonian n
manzoniana manzoniano
follower or imitator of Alessandro Manzoni

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
maoismo
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong

Maoist adj
maoista
of Maoism

Maoist n
maoista
Maoist advocate

Maracanaço pn
Maracanazo Maracanaço
final match in the 1950 FIFA World Cup

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ n
maratto maharatto
language of Maharashtra
maharatto maratto
people of Maharashtra

Marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ pn
Maratona
town in Greece

Marcellus pn
Marcello
male given name

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
marzo
third month of the Gregorian calendar

Marche pn
Marche
region of central Italy

Marcius pn
Marcio Marzio
a Roman nomen gentile

Margaret /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Margherita
female given name

Marian adj
mariano
relating to Virgin Mary

Marian pn
Marianna
Female given name

Mariana Trench pn
Fossa delle Marianne
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Marianist n
marianista

Marina pn
Marina
female given name

Mario /ˈmɑːɹioʊ/ pn
Mario
the given name

Mariolatry /ˌmɛɹiˈɑlətɹi/ /ˌmɛːɹiˈɒlətɹi/ n
mariolatria
adoration or veneration of the Virgin Mary to an extent regarded as inappropriate or even idolatrous

Marist /ˈmaɹɪst/ adj
marista
of or pertaining to these organizations or their members

Marist /ˈmaɹɪst/ n
marista
member of any of several Roman Catholic organizations named after the Virgin Mary

Marius pn
Mario
male given name

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Marco
book of the Bible
male given name
the Evangelist

Markov process n
processo di Markov processo markoviano
stochastic process

Marne pn
Marna
river

Marrakech pn
Marrakech
city in Morocco

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Marte
planet
god of war
Mars Marte
brand of chocolate bar

Marsaxlokk pn
Marsascirocco Porto di Marsacirocco
port

Marseillais n
marsigliese
native or inhabitant of Marseille

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Marsigliese
the French national anthem

Marseille soap n
sapone di Marsiglia
kind of hard soap

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ(l)(z)/ pn
Marsiglia
city in France

Marshall Islands /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Isole Marshall
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Marta
female given name
biblical sister of Lazarus and Mary

Martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ pn
Marziale
male given name

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
marziano marziana
of or relating to the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
marziano marziana
inhabitant of the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ pn
marziano
hypothetical language spoken on Mars

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Martino
given name

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martina
female given name

Martinique pn
Martinica
Department of Martinique

Marxism n
marxismo
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxismo-leninismo
communist ideological stream

Mary /ˈme(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɛəɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ pn
Maria Madonna
biblical mother of Jesus
Maria
female given name

Mary Jane n
Maria Giovanna
slang for marijuana

Mary Magdalene pn
Maria Maddalena
female disciple of Jesus

Maryland /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
US state

Maseru pn
Maseru
capital of Lesotho

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
messa
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service

Massa Carrara pn
Massa e Carrara
province

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
a state of the United States of America

Masuria pn
Masuria
an area in northeastern Poland

Matera pn
Matera
province
town

Mathewson pn
Di Matteo
surname meaning "son of Matthew"

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Matilde
female given name, cognates and transliterations

Matsuyama pn
Matsuyama
a city of Japan

Mattathias /ˌmætəˈθaɪ.əs/ pn
Mattatia
all senses

Matterhorn pn
Cervino
mountain

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
Matteo
biblical disciple
gospel of Matthew
Matteo Mattia
male given name

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Mattia
male given name
the Apostle replacing Judas

Maundy Thursday pn
Giovedì santo
Thursday before Easter

Maurice /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ pn
Maurizio
male given name

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauritania
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritian adj
mauriziano
of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture

Mauritian n
mauriziano
person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent

Mauritius /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Maurizio Mauritius
country

Maximilian pn
Massimiliano
male given name

May /meɪ/ pn
maggio
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar

May Day n
calendimaggio
spring festival

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Mazzinian adj
mazziniano

McCarthyite n
maccartista
follower of McCarthyism

McIntosh /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ n
McIntosh
apple tree and fruit variety

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
La Mecca
city in Saudi Arabia

Mechelen /ˈmɛkələn/ pn
Mellina
city

Mechitarist /ˌmɛkɪˈtɑɹɪst/ n
mechitarista
one of a congregation of Benedictine monks

Mecklenburg pn
Meclemburgo
region of Germany

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Meclemburgo-Pomerania Anteriore
one of the component states of Germany

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
mediterraneo
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean Sea pn
Mediterraneo Mar Mediterraneo
the sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean diet n
dieta mediterranea
diet

Mediterranean gull n
gabbiano corallino
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Megaric adj
megarico
of, from, or pertaining to, Megara

Megleno-Romanian n
meglenoromeno
person

Megleno-Romanian pn
lingua meglenorumena
language

Mekong pn
Mekong
river in Asia

Melanesian adj
melanesiano
referring to Melanesia

Melanesian n
melanesiano melanesiana
person living in or coming from Melanesia

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
city in Australia

Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Melissa
female given name

Melk pn
Melk
city of Austria

Memnon pn
Memnone Mennone
Ethiopian king and warrior

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Menfi
city of ancient Egypt

Mendelian adj
mendeliano
of or relating to Gregor Mendel or his theories of genetics

Menelaus /ˌmɛnɪˈleɪəs/ pn
Menelao
the king of Mycenaean Sparta

Mennonite adj
mennonita
of or related to a Mennonite, Mennonites, their movement or church(es)

Mennonite n
mennoniti
group of Mennonites (churches or denominations)
mennonita
member of such a church or denomination or a person with a Mennonite heritage

Mennonitism n
mennonitismo
the beliefs and practices of Mennonites

Mercury /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Mercurio
Roman god
planet

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
Merkel
surname

Merlin pn
Merlino mago Merlino
Wizard in Arthurian legend

Meroitic adj
meroitico
describing the language once used in Meroë

Merovingian /ˌmeɹəˈvɪndʒɪən/ n
Merovingio
Salian Frankish dynasty

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
buon Natale e felice anno nuovo! buone feste!
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year

Mesolithic n
mesolitico
Mesolithic period

Messapian adj
messapico
Of or pertaining to the Messapians

Messapian n
messapo
member of the people

Messapian pn
lingua messapica
language

Messiah pn
Messia messia
(Christianity) Jesus

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
messidoro
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar

Messina /mɛˈsiːnə/ pn
Messina
city
province

Messinian pn
Messiniano

Methodism n
metodismo
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ adj
metodista
of or relating to Methodism

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ n
metodista
a member of the Methodist Church

Methodius pn
Metodio

Methuselah pn
Matusalemme
Biblical character

Meuse pn
Mosa
river

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ adj
messicano
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ n
messicano
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent

Mexican wolf n
lupo messicano
rare subspecies of grey wolf

Mexicanness n
messicanità
quality of being Mexican

Mexico /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Messico
country

Mexico City pn
Città del Messico
capital of Mexico

Mezzaselva pn
Mezzaselva
village in Italy

Meänkieli pn
meänkieli
Finnic language spoken in northern Sweden

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Michea
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
book of the Bible
male given name

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ pn
Michele
male given name
archangel

Michaela pn
Michela
feminine form of Michael

Michelangelo /ˌmaɪ.kəˈlæn.d͡ʒɪ.loʊ/ pn
Michelangelo
Italian artist

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Michigan
US state

Mickey Mouse pn
Topolino
Disney character

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Micronesia
country

Midas touch /ˌmaɪdəs ˈtʌt͡ʃ/ pn
tocco di Mida
ability to gain financial reward or success from one’s actions easily and consistently

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
Medioevo
historical period

Middle Chinese pn
medio cinese
Chinese language

Middle Dutch pn
olandese medio
the Middle Dutch language

Middle East pn
Medio Oriente
region comprising southwest Asia and northeast Africa

Middle Eastern adj
mediorientale
of or relating to the Middle East

Middle English pn
inglese media
Middle English

Middle High German pn
alto tedesco medio medio alto tedesco
Middle High German

Middle Kingdom pn
Regno di Mezzo
nickname for China

Middle Korean pn
Medio Coreano
Korean in the 10th to 16th century

Middle-earth pn
Terra di Mezzo
fictional place on Earth where most of the stories of J. R. R. Tolkien are set

Midi-Pyrénées pn
Midi-Pirinei
former region of France

Midian pn
Madian
biblical location

Mike /maɪk/ [mɐɪʔk̚] pn
Milano
the letter "M"

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
Milano
city and capital
province

Milanese adj
milanese meneghino
pertaining to Milan

Milanese n
milanese meneghina meneghino
native or inhabitant of Milan

Milazzian n
milazziano

Milcah pn
Milca
female given name

Miletus /maɪˈliːtəs/ pn
Mileto
ancient Greek city

Milky Way pn
Via Lattea
galaxy
light in night sky

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
Molinaro
surname meaning "a miller"

Miltiades pn
Milziade
given name

Mimas pn
Mimas
moon of Saturn

Minecraft pn
Minecraft
the game minecraft

Minnesotan /ˌmɪnəˈsoʊtən/ n
abitante
person from Minnesota

Minorca pn
Minorca
An island of Spain

Minos pn
Minosse
mythological king of Crete

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Miocene pn
Miocene
Miocene epoch

Miranda /mɪˈɹændə/ pn
Miranda
moon of Uranus

Mirandese pn
lingua mirandese
Romance language

Miriam pn
Miriam
female given name

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
signorina
title

Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/ n
Mississippi
river
state

Missouri /mɪˈzɝ.i/ pn
Missouri
US state

Mistralian adj
mistraliano
of or relating to the Mistralian norm

Mithridates pn
Mitridate
ancient male given name

Mithridatic adj
mitridatico
of or pertaining to a dynasty of Pontus or to particular kings named Mithridates

Mixolydian /mɪksəˈlɪdɪən/ adj
misolidio
designating a mode in music having (in the C scale) final G and D dominant

Mkhitar pn
Mechitar
transliteration of the Armenian male given name

Mnemosyne /nɪˈmɒ.sɪ.ni/ pn
Mnemosine
Titaness

Modena pn
Modena
city
province

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Teoria della Moneta Moderna
Economic model

Moebius syndrome n
sindrome di Moebius sindrome di Möbius
disorder

Moesia /miːʃi.ə/ /ˈmiːsi.ə/ pn
Mesia
an ancient region and later Roman province situated in the Balkans

Mogadishu pn
Mogadiscio
capital city

Mogherini pn
Mogherini
surname

Mohammedan adj
maomettano
Muslim, Islamic

Mohammedan n
maomettano maomettana
Muslim

Mohawk n
mohawk moicana
hairstyle

Mohorovičić discontinuity /məʊhəʊˈɹə(ʊ)vɪtʃɪtʃ ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/ pn
discontinuità di Mohorovičić
the boundary between the Earth’s crust and mantle

Moksha pn
moksha moxel
language

Moldavian pn
moldavo
language

Moldova /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ pn
Moldavia Moldovia
country

Molise /mɔˈli.zeɪ/ pn
Molise
region of Italy

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.lə.ˌtɒf.ˈkɒk.teɪl/ n
bomba Molotov
simple incendiary bomb

Momus pn
Momo
personification of satire and mockery

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ pn
Gioconda Monna Lisa
painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Monaco /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Monaco Principato di Monaco
country in Europe
capital city

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ adv
lunedì
on Monday

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ n
lunedì
day of the week

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongolia
East Asian country

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ adj
mongolo mongola
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ n
mongolico mongolica
language of Mongolia
mongolo mongola
native or inhabitant of Mongolia
mongolica mongolico
person of Mongoloid physical type

Mongolian spot n
macchia mongolica
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monica /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ pn
Monica
female given name

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ n
monofisista
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature

Monopoly pn
Monopoli
a board game

Monopoly money n
denaro del Monopoli
strange-looking foreign currency

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ n
monsignore
ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope

Mont Blanc /ˌmɑn ˈblɑŋk/ /ˌmɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃(k)/ pn
Monte Bianco
the highest mountain in Europe

Montagu's harrier n
albanella minore
bird of prey

Montana /mɒnˈtænə/ pn
Montana
US state

Montanism /ˈmɒntənɪz(ə)m/ n
montanismo
the doctrines of a heretical sect of the second to fifth centuries in Asia Minor, who held millenarian beliefs

Montanist n
montanista
a follower of Montanism

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈnɛ.ɡɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Montenegro
country in Europe

Monterey cypress n
cipresso di Lambert cipresso di Monterey
tree native to California

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ pn
Montevideo
capital of Uruguay

Montferrat /ˌmɒntfəˈɹat/ pn
Monferrato
territory of Piedmont, Italy

Montreal /ˌmɑn.tɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒn.tɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmʌn.tɹiːˈɒl/ pn
Montreale
a city in Quebec

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ pn
Monserrat Montserrat
island

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ adj
monegasco
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ n
monegasco monegasca
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
Luna
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ n
moro
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people
mori
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain

Moorish /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
moresco
of or pertaining to Moors

Morava pn
Morava
river in Central Europe

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Moravia
historical region

Mordecai /ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ pn
Mardocheo
a Biblical character in the Book of Esther

Morea pn
Morea
historical name for the modern Peloponnese

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Morgana fata Morgana
half-sister of King Arthur

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormon
ancient prophet

Mormonism pn
mormonismo
religious aspects of the Latter-day Saint movement

Morning Star pn
mazza ferrata stella del mattino
stella del mattino
planet Venus as seen around dawn

Moroccan adj
marocchino
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
marocchino marocchina
person from Morocco

Morocco /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marocco
country

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Morfeo
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams

Morse code pn
codice Morse alfabeto Morse
character code

Mosaic adj
mosaico
Of or relating to Moses

Moscovian n
Moscoviano
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moscow
a name of a town in the USA
Mosca
capital city of Russia

Moselle pn
Mosella
river

Moses /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ pn
Mosè
the biblical patriarch

Most Serene Republic of Venice pn
Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia
a sovereign state and maritime republic in what is now northeastern Italy, which lasted from 697 AD until 1797 AD

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
Mossul
city

Mother Earth pn
Madre Terra
personification of Earth

Mother Russia pn
Madre Russia
national personification of Russia

Mother of God pn
Madre di Dio
mother of Jesus Christ

Mother's Day n
festa della mamma
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Everest pn
Everest monte Everest
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas

Mount Fuji pn
Fujiyama Monte Fuji
the highest mountain in Japan

Mozabite n
mozabita
member of a Berber ethnic group

Mozambican adj
mozambicano
of, from, or pertaining to Mozambique, or the Mozambican people

Mozambican n
mozambicano
person from Mozambique or of Mozambican descent

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Mozambico
country in Southern Africa

Mozartian adj
mozartiano
of or pertaining to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
Sig
abbreviation of mister

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ n
Sig.ra
title before woman's name

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
boxe thailandese thai boxe
the martial art/sport

Muggle /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
babbano babbana
non-magical person

Muhammad pn
Maometto
the prophet who introduced Islam

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
Monaco di Baviera Monaco
capital of Bavaria

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Muntenia
Muntenia

Muratorian adj
muratoriano

Murcia pn
Murcia
city

Murray /ˈmɜɹi/ /ˈmʌɹi/ pn
Murray
river in Australia

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
moscovita
resident of Moscow

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moscovia
Grand Duchy of Moscow

Muscovy duck n
anatra muschiata anatra muta
duck

Muse /mjuːz/ n
Musa musa
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts

Muslim adj
musulmano
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim n
musulmano musulmana
believer of Islam

Mussolini pn
Mussolini
surname

Mussolinism n
mussolinismo

Myanmar /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Birmania
Southeast Asian country

Mytilene pn
Mitilene
capital of Lesbos

Möbius strip /ˈməʊ.biː.əs stɹɪp/ n
nastro di Möbius
one-sided surface

Möbius transformation n
trasformazione di Möbius
transformation of the complex plane

NAM pn
Movimento dei paesi non allineati
Non-Aligned Movement

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Nagorno-Karabakh
region in South Caucasus

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
town in Hungary

Nahuatl /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
nahuatl Nahuatl
language

Nahum pn
Naum
book of the Bible

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
capital of Kenya

Naissaar pn
Naissaar
island in northern Estonia

Nalchik pn
Nal'čik
city in Russia

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibia
Republic of Namibia

Namibian n
namibiano namibiana
a person from Namibia or of Namibian descent

Naomi /naɪˈoʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ pn
Noemi Naomi
Biblical character
Naomi Noemi
female given name

Napaea n
napea

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Napoli
city in Italy
province in Italy

Naples yellow n
giallo Napoli giallo di Napoli
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate

Napoleon pn
Napoleone
Napoleon Bonaparte
male given name

Napoleonic adj
napoleonico
of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte

Narcissus pn
Narciso
mythical youth

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
a fictional land

Narva pn
Narva
City in Estonia

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
capital of the Bahamas

Natalie pn
Natalia
female given name

Nathaniel /nəˈθæn.jəl/ pn
Nataniele
transliteration of the name

National Socialism n
nazionalsocialismo
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

National Socialist n
nazionalsocialista
Adherent of National Socialism

Naupactus pn
Lepanto
Greek town

Nauru /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Nausicaa /nɔːˈsɪkeɪə/ pn
Nausicaa
princess in the Odyssey

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ pn
lingua navajo
language

Navarre /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ /nəˈvɑːɹ/ pn
Navarra
autonomous community of Spain

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ adj
navarrese
from Navarre

Naxos pn
Nasso
an island in Greece

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naypyidaw
capital of Myanmar

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazaret
Nazareth

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nazista
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
nazista
member of the Nazi party

Nazianzus /ˌnæzɪˈænzəs/ pn
Nazianzo
Town in the region of Cappadocia

Nazification n
nazificazione

Nazism /ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/ pn
nazismo
the ideology of Adolf Hitler’s NSDAP

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
napoletano partenopeo
pertaining to Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
napoletano napoletana partenopea partenopeo
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
napoletano
language of Naples, Italy

Nearctic adj
neoartico
relating to the Neartcic ecozone

Nebraska /nəˈbɹæskə/ pn
Nebraska
US state

Nebuchadnezzar /ˌnɛbjʊkədˈnɛzə/ /ˌnɛbəkədˈnɛzɚ/ pn
Nabucodonosor
a ruler of Babylon

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
Negev
a desert in southern Israel

Negro /ˈniːɡɹo/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ n
negro nera nero
person with dark skin

Negros pn
Isola di Negros
island

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Neemia
male given name
book of the Bible

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
leone Nemeo leone di Nemea
mythical lion of Nemea

Neo-Attic adj
neoattico

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
neolitico
the New Stone Age

Neoplatonic adj
neoplatonico
of or pertaining to Neoplatonism

Neoplatonism pn
neoplatonismo
school of philosophy

Nepal /nəˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ n
nepalese
person

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ pn
Nettuno
eighth planet of the solar system
Roman god of the ocean

Neptunian /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ adj
nettunico
formed by the action of water
nettunio
of or pertaining to the Roman god Neptune
of or pertaining to water or the sea
nettuniano
of, pertaining to, or supporting Neptunism
nettunense nettuniano
of or pertaining to the planet Neptune

Neptunian /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ n
nettunista
proponent of Neptunism

Nero /ˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Nerone
Roman Emperor from 54 to 68

Nestorian adj
nestoriano
related to the teachings of Nestorius

Nestorian n
nestoriano nestoriana
A member of a "Nestorian" church

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
olandese
pertaining to the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ pn
Paesi Bassi Olanda
country in northwestern Europe

Netherlands Antilles pn
Antille olandesi Antille Olandesi
former autonomous territory

Neuchâtel /ˌnɜːʃæˈtɛl/ /ˌnɜːʃɑːˈtɛl/ pn
Canton Neuchâtel
canton

Neva pn
Neva
river

Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ pn
Nevada
US state

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
Nuovo Brunswick
province in eastern Canada

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nuova Caledonia
overseas territory of France

New Delhi /njuː ˈdɛli/ pn
Nuova Delhi
capital of India

New England pn
Nuova Inghilterra
six states of the United States

New Guinea pn
Nuova Guinea
large island

New Hampshire /nuːˈhæmpʃɚ/ pn
New Hampshire
US state

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
New Jersey
a northeast state of the United States of America

New Mexico /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.si.koʊ/ pn
Nuovo Messico
US State

New Objectivity pn
nuova oggettività
artistic movement

New South Wales pn
Nuovo Galles del Sud
one state of Australia

New Spain pn
Nuova Spagna
historical colony

New Testament pn
Nuovo Testamento
second half of the Christian Bible

New World pn
Nuovo Mondo
the Americas and Oceania

New Year n
anno nuovo
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following

New Year's Day n
capodanno
holiday occurring on January 1st

New Year's Eve pn
capodanno vigilia di Capodanno
holiday on December 31st

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
buoni propositi
vow one makes for the coming year

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ pn
New York
state

New York City pn
New York Nuova York
large city in the USA

New Yorker n
newyorchese newyorkese nuovaiorchese
a native or resident of New York City

New Zealand /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈziːlɘnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ pn
Nuova Zelanda
country in Oceania

New Zealander n
neozelandese
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

Newcastle disease n
malattia di Newcastle
disease of poultry

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ n
terranova
dog

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ pn
Terranova
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada

Newspeak pn
neolingua
fictional language

Newtonian adj
newtoniano
related to Newton

Nicaea /naɪˈsiːə/ pn
Nicea
ancient city

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
a country in Central America

Nice /niːs/ pn
Nizza
city in France

Nicene Creed pn
credo niceno
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nicola Niccolò
male given name

Nicodemism n
nicodemismo

Nicodemite /nɪkəˈdiːmʌɪt/ n
nicodemita

Nicola /ˈnɪ.kə.lə/ pn
Nicoletta
feminine form of Nicholas

Nicolaism n
nicolaismo

Nicomachean adj
nicomacheo
of or pertaining to Nicomachus

Nicopolis pn
Nicopoli
city in Epirus

Nicosia /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Nicosia
capital of Cyprus

Nidwalden pn
Canton Nidvaldo
Canton

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ adj
nietzschiano nicciano nietzscheano
pertaining to Nietzsche or his writings

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ n
nietzschiano nicciana nicciano nietzscheana nietzscheano nietzschiana
a supporter of Nietzsche's ideas

Nietzscheanism /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ənɪzəm/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ənɪzəm/ n
niccianesimo nietzscheanesimo nietzschianesimo
philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche

Niger /ˈnaɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.dʒɚ/ pn
Niger
country

Nigeria /naɪˈdʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈdʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerian adj
nigeriano
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture

Nigerian n
nigeriano
person

Nijmegen pn
Nimega
city in the Netherlands

Nike /ˈnaɪki/ pn
Nike
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilo
river

Nilotic /naɪˈlɑtɪk/ /naɪˈlɒtɪk/ adj
niliaco nilotico
pertaining to the Nile

Nimzowitsch Defence n
difesa Nimzowitsch
chess opening 1.e4 Nc6

Nina /ˈniːnə/ pn
Nina
female given name

Nineveh /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Ninive
capital of Assyria

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo

Nishapur pn
Neyshabur Nishapur
a city in Iran

Nitti pn
Nitti
Nitti
Nitto
Nitto

Nitto pn
Nitto

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
island of Niue

Nivkh /nɪvk/ pn
nivkh
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
nevoso
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod pn
Nižnij Novgorod
large city in Russia

No. n
n. n.ro nº
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
Noè
biblical character
male given name

Noah's ark pn
arca di Noè
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ n
premio Nobel
international prize

Nobel laureate n
vincitore del premio Nobel
person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize

Nogai n
nogai
person

Nord-Pas-de-Calais pn
Nord-Passo di Calais
region of France

Nordic countries n
paesi nordici
the Nordic countries collectively

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Isola Norfolk
external territory of Australia

Normandy pn
Normandia
region of France

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ adj
norreno
of North Germanic languages
of Scandinavia/Norway

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ pn
norreno
The ancient language spoken by Vikings

North African adj
nordafricano
of or pertaining to North Africa

North African n
nordafricano
native or inhabitant of North Africa

North America pn
America del Nord
continent

North American adj
nordamericano
relating to North America

North American n
nordamericano
North American person

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
Organizzazione del Trattato Nord Atlantico
intergovernmental military alliance

North Dakota /ˈnɔɹθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota del Nord
state of the United States of America

North Korea pn
Corea del Nord
North Korea

North Korean adj
nordcoreano
pertaining to North Korea

North Korean n
nordcoreano nordcoreana
person from North Korea

North Macedonia pn
Macedonia del Nord
country in Europe

North Pole pn
Polo nord
northernmost point on Earth

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Renania Settentrionale-Vestfalia
state

North Sea pn
mare del Nord
a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France

Northern Cyprus pn
Cipro del Nord Repubblica Turca di Cipro del Nord
a de-facto state

Northern Europe pn
Europa settentrionale
sociopolitical region of Europe

Northern European adj
nordeuropeo
Northern European

Northern Hemisphere n
emisfero boreale
hemisphere to the north of its equator

Northern Ireland pn
Irlanda del Nord
Northern Ireland

Northern Irish adj
nordirlandese
relating to Northern Ireland

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Isole Marianne Settentrionali
archipelago

Northern Marianas pn
Marianne settentrionali
Northern Marianas

Northern Sotho pn
sotho del nord
language

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Territorio del Nord
Territory in northern Australia

Nortia pn
Norzia
the goddess

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Norvegia
Scandinavian country

Norway maple n
acero riccio
Acer platanoides

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ adj
norvegese
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ n
norvegese
native of Norway
language of Norway

Norwegian Sea pn
Mar di Norvegia
part of the Atlantic

Norwegian forest cat n
gatto delle foreste norvegesi
domestic cat breed

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
nostratico
language

Nouakchott pn
Nouakchott
capital of Mauritania

Nova Gorica pn
Nuova Gorizia
town in Slovenia

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nuova Scozia
province in eastern Canada

Novara pn
Novara
province
town

Novaya Zemlya pn
Novaja Zemlja
archipelago in Russia

November /noʊˈvɛmbəɹ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ pn
novembre
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novorossiysk pn
Novorossijsk
city

Nubia pn
Nubia
ancient kingdom

Numbers pn
Numeri
fourth book of the Bible

Numidia pn
Numidia
region in northern Africa

Nuoro pn
Nuoro
province
town

Nuragic adj
nuragico
of or relating to an ancient Sardinian civilisation

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəːɡ/ pn
Norimberga
city in Germany

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ pn
Nutella
hazelnut spread

Nyx pn
Notte Nyx
the primordial goddess of night

OHIM /ˈoʊhɪm/ /ˈəʊhɪm/ pn
UAMI
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ interjection
d'accordo OK intesi va bene
acknowledgement or acceptance

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ n
ok
endorsement; approval

OLTP n
OLTP
transactions

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadia
book of the Old Testament

Oberon pn
Oberon
moon of Uranus

Obwalden pn
Canton Obvaldo
a canton of Switzerland

Occam's razor pn
rasoio di Occam
both principles

Occitan /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitano occitanico
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Occitania
Occitania

Oceania /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceania
geographical region

Oceanus /oʊˈsiːənəs/ pn
Oceano
personification of the ocean

Ocicat n
gatto Ocicat

Octans pn
ottante
a circumpolar constellation

Octavia pn
Ottavia
female given name

Octavius /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/ pn
Ottavio
male given name

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ pn
ottobre
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

Oder pn
Oder
river

Odessite adj
odessita

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odino
in Norse mythology, the supreme god

Odinic /əʊˈdɪnɪk/ adj
odinico
of or pertaining to Odin

Odoacer /ˌoʊdoʊˈeɪsər/ /ˌɒdəʊˈeɪsə/ pn
Odoacre
Flavius Odoacer, the first king of Italy

Odyssey /ˈɑ.dɨ.si/ /ˈɒ.dɨ.si/ pn
Odissea
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Edipo
son of Laius and Jocasta

Ohio /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ /əˈhaɪəʊ/ pn
Ohio
U.S. state

Ohrid pn
Ocrida
a historic city in North Macedonia

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ n
ojibway
member of Ojibwe people

Ojos Azules n
gatto Ojos Azules

Okazaki fragment n
frammento di Okazaki
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Oklahoma
state

Olaf /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olao
male given name

Old Armenian pn
armeno classico grabar
language

Old Catholic adj
veterocattolico vetero-cattolico
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church

Old Chinese pn
antico cinese cinese antico
Chinese language

Old Church Slavonic pn
slavo ecclesiastico antico antico slavo ecclesiastico paleoslavo
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language

Old English pn
anglosassone inglese antico
ancestor language of modern English

Old French pn
francese antico
French language from 9th to the early 14th century

Old High German pn
alto tedesco antico
Old High German

Old Korean pn
coreano antico
Language

Old Norse pn
antico nordico norreno
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Testament pn
Antico Testamento
first half of the Christian Bible

Old World pn
Vecchio mondo
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia

Olenekian pn
Olenekiano
subdivision of the Triassic period

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ pn
Oliviero
male given name

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ pn
Olivia
female given name

Olivier salad n
insalata russa
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Olomouc Region pn
Regione di Olomouc
region in the Czech Republic

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenia
Oltenia

Olympia pn
Olimpia
ancient city in Greece
female given name

Olympiad /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
olimpiade
period of four years

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olimpico
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus

Olympic Games pn
giochi olimpici
international multi-sport event inspired by the ancient festival
sporting festival held every four or five years in southern Greece

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olimpiadi invernali
Olympic Winter Games

Olympics pn
Olimpiadi
sport event

Olynthus pn
Olinto
ancient city

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ pn
Oman
country in the Middle East

Omsk pn
Omsk
large city in Russia

Ontarian n
ontariana ontariano
person from Ontario

Oort Cloud pn
nube di Oort
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Ophiotaurus n
Ofiotauro
mythical creature

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊfiˈjukəs/ pn
Ofiuco
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer

Oprtalj pn
Portole

Oran pn
Orano
port of Algeria

Orchomenos pn
Orcomeno
city in central Greece

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregon
northwestern state of the United States of America

Orient /ˈɔɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ pn
Levante Oriente
countries of Asia

Oriental Longhair n
gatto Oriental Longhair

Oriental Republic of Uruguay pn
Repubblica orientale dell'Uruguay
official name of Uruguay

Oriental Shorthair n
gatto Oriental Shorthair

Orinoco /ˌoʊɹɪˈnoʊkoʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
river

Orion /əˈɹaɪən/ pn
Orione Orion
constellation
Orione
in mythology

Oristano pn
Oristano
province
town

Orontes /ɔːˈɹɒntiːz/ pn
Oronte
river in Western Asia

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ pn
Orfeo
the musician who searched for Eurydice
male given name

Orthodox Church n
Chiesa ortodossa
the Eastern body of Christendom

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
ortodossia
the Eastern Orthodox Church and its foundations

Orwell /ˈɔːwel/ /ˈɔːɹwel/ pn
Orwell
surname

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
orwelliano
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels

Oryol pn
Orël
a city in Russia

Osaka /oʊˈsɑkə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka Ōsaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Oscar
male given name
Otranto
the letter "O"

Oslo /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
the capital and a county municipality of Norway

Ossetia /əˈsɛtiə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Ossezia
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ adj
osseto osseta
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ n
osseto osseta
member of the people

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ pn
osseto
language

Ossianesque adj
ossianesco

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
Ostenda
largest coastal city of Belgium

Ostrobothnia pn
Ostrobotnia
historical province
region in Finland

Ostrogoth n
ostrogoto
member of a tribe of Eastern Goths

Oswald pn
Osvaldo
male given name

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ pn
Ottawa
capital of Canada

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
osmanico osmanli
of the Islamic empire of Turkey

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
osmanli
Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Impero ottomano
Turkish empire

Ottonian adj
ottoniano
Pertaining to a dynasty of Germanic kings including Otto the Great

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ouagadougou
capital of Burkina Faso

Ouija /ˈwiːdʒə/ n
ouija tavola ouija
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Our Lady pn
Madonna Nostra Signora
Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
Madonna Addolorata Maria Addolorata Maria Dolorosa Addolorata Madonna dei Sette Dolori Madre Dolorosa
the Virgin Mary in reference to her sorrows

Ovidian adj
ovidiano
of Ovid

Owenism n
owenismo

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford
city
l’università di Oxford
university

Oxonian adj
oxoniense
of or pertaining to Oxford

PC n
PC
initialism of personal computer

PDA n
palmare
handheld computing device

PLC n
SpA
Abbreviation for public limited company

Pa /paː/ n
babbo papà
father
nonno
grandfather

Pacific Ocean pn
Oceano Pacifico Pacifico
the world's largest body of water

Padanian adj
padano
pertaining to Padania
supporting Padanian independence

Padishah /ˈpɑːdɪʃɑː/ n
padiscià
Padishah

Padua pn
Padova
city
province

Paibian pn
Paibiano
subdivision of the Cambrian period

Pakistan /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistan
country in South Asia

Pakistani adj
pachistano pakistano
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people

Pakistani n
pachistano pakistano pachistana pakistana
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent

Palace of Westminster pn
Palazzo di Westminster
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords

Palatine pn
Palatino
hill of Rome

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palau
Republic of Palau

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
paleolitico
of or referring to the Old Stone Age

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ n
paleolitico
Old Stone Age

Paleozoic adj
paleozoico

Paleozoic pn
paleozoico
Paleozoic era

Palermo pn
Palermo
city
province

Palestine /ˈpæləsˌtaɪn/ /ˈpæləsˌtiːn/ pn
Palestina
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British entity
historical: former British Mandate

Palestinian adj
palestinese
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian n
palestinese
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Pali /ˈpɑːli/ pn
pali
a Middle Indo-Aryan language

Palio di Siena pn
Palio delle Contrade
horse race in Siena

Palladian /pəˈleɪ.di.ən/ /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ adj
palladiana palladiano
in the style of the Italian neoclassical architect Andrea Palladio

Palladian /pəˈleɪ.di.ən/ /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ n
palladiana palladiano
architect who designs buildings in the Palladian style

Pallas pn
Pallade

Pallas's gull n
gabbiano di Pallas
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Palm Sunday n
Domenica delle Palme
Sunday before Easter

Palmyra /pælˈmaɪɹə/ pn
Palmira
ancient city

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ adj
palmireno
of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ n
palmireno
inhabitant of ancient Palmyra

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ pn
lingua palmirena palmireno
Western Aramaic dialect

Palmyrenian adj
palmireniana palmireniano
of or pertaining to Palmyrene (ancient country)

Palmyrenian n
palmireniana palmireniano
native or inhabitant of Palmyrene

Pan pn
Pan
Greek god of nature

Pan-American adj
panamericano
covering or representing all of the Americas

Pan-Americanism n
panamericanismo
belief in the benefit of Pan-American organization

Pan-European adj
paneuropeo
for most or all of Europe

Pan-Germanism n
pangermanesimo
movement striving to unite all Germans

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panama
country

Panama Canal pn
Canale di Panamá
Canal

Panathenaea pn
Panatenee
A festival in ancient Greece

Panchen Lama n
Panchen Lama
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
Character in Greek mythology

Pandora's box n
vaso di Pandora
A source of unforeseen trouble.

Pangaea /pænˈdʒiːə/ pn
Pangea
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Panhellenic adj
panellenico

Pannonia pn
Pannonia
province of the Roman Empire

Pantheon pn
Pantheon

Pantocrator /pænˈtɒkɹətə/ pn
pantocratore
ruler of everything

Pap smear n
striscio
gynaecology: screening test

Papal States pn
Stato Pontificio
state

Paphos pn
Pafo
city in Cyprus

Papiamentu pn
papiamento
language

Papinianian adj
papinianeo
of or relating to Papinian

Papua New Guinea /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papua Nuova Guinea
country in Oceania

Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
Paracelso
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim

Paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ pn
Paradiso
Heaven
Paradiso terrestre
the Garden of Eden

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
country in South America

Parioli pn
Parioli
neighborhood

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Parigi
capital of France
cities in the U.S.
Paride Parigi
Trojan prince

Paris syndrome n
sindrome di Parisi
psychological disorder

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ adj
parigino
of Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ n
parigino parigina
someone from Paris

Parkes process n
zincaggio
process for removing silver from lead

Parkinson's disease n
malattia di Parkinson
Parkinson's disease

Parma pn
Parma
city
province

Parmenides pn
Parmenide
philosopher

Parmesan adj
parmense
from Parma

Parmesan n
parmense
someone from Parma

Paros pn
Paro
island in Greece

Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
Partenone
ancient temple to Athena

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Partia
(historical) region

Parthian Empire pn
Impero partico
ancient empire of Western Asia

Pasargadae pn
Pasargadae
ancient city of Persia

Pascal /pæsˈkæl/ pn
Pasquale
male given name

Pascal's triangle n
triangolo di Tartaglia triangolo di Pascal
Pascal's triangle

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
agnello pasquale
heraldry: a lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag
the lamb eaten at Passover

Pasiphae /pəˈsɪf.eɪ.i/ pn
Pasifae Pasife
daughter of Helios

Passion Sunday n
Domenica di passione
fifth Sunday in Lent

Passionist n
passionista
member of a Roman Catholic institute with emphasis on the Passion

Passover pn
pasqua pasqua ebraica
Jewish festival

Patagonia pn
Patagonia
geographical region

Patagonian adj
patagone
of or pertaining to Patagonia

Patagonian n
patagone
someone from Patagonia

Patavine adj
patavino
of or pertaining to ancient Patavium

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ pn
Patrasso
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patrizia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ pn
Patrizio
given name

Patroclus pn
Patroclo
character in the Iliad

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Paolo
male given name
the Apostle

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paola
female given name

Pauli exclusion principle n
principio di esclusione di Pauli
a principle in quantum mechanics

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ adj
paolino
of or relating to the Apostle Paul and his doctrines

Paulson pn
Di Paolo
surname meaning "son of Paul"

Pavia /pəˈvi.ə/ pn
Pavia
capital
province

Pavo pn
Pavone
constellation of the southern sky

Pedescala pn
Pedescala
village in Italy

Pegasus pn
Pegaso
constellation
mythical winged horse

Peillon pn
Peglione
a commune in France

Pekin duck n
pechino
breed of domestic duck

Peking duck n
anatra alla pechinese anatra laccata anatra laccata alla pechinese
dish consisting of duck and pancake

Pelagius /pɪˈleɪdʒiəs/ pn
Pelagio
a given name of historical usage

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Peleo
surname

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponneso
region of Greece

Peltier effect n
effetto Peltier
thermodynamic effect

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Pennsylvania Pensilvania
US state

Pentarchy pn
Pentarchia
model of Church organization historically championed in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Pentecost /ˈpɛntɪkɑst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɒst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ pn
Pentecoste
Christian festival
Jewish festival

Pentecostalism n
pentecostalismo
Christian religious movement

Pentium /ˈpɛnti.əm/ /ˈpɛntɪəm/ pn
Pentium
chip

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
Repubblica Popolare del Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh

Pergamum /ˈpɜːɡəməm/ /ˈpɝːɡəməm/ pn
Pergamo
an ancient Greek city

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Pericle
Greek politician

Pernambucan adj
pernambucano

Peronism pn
peronismo
the ideology of the presidents Perón

Perpignan /ˈpɜːpɪnjɒn/ /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑ̃/ pn
Perpignano
city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Persefone
Greek goddess

Persepolis /pɜːˈsepəlɪs/ /pɝˈsepəlɪs/ pn
Persepoli
ancient city of Persia

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ pn
Persia
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persiano
of or pertaining to the Persian language
of or pertaining to the Persian people
persiano persico
of, from, or pertaining to Persia

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
persiano gatto persiano
Persian cat
persiano
the Persian language
person from Persia

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Golfo Persico
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula

Persianization n
persianizzazione

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Perù
country in South America

Perugia pn
Perugia

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ adj
peruviano
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ n
peruviana peruviano
person from Peru

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
averla formichiera variabile
bird

Pesaro e Urbino pn
Pesaro e Urbino
province

Pescara pn
Pescara
city
province

Pestalozzian adj
pestalozziano

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ pn
Pietro Piero
male given name
the Apostle
Pietro
one of the epistles of Peter

Peter Pan syndrome /piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
sindrome di Peter Pan
Supposed psychological phenomenon

Peterbald n
gatto Peterbald

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ pn
Di Pietro Pietri
surname meaning "son of Peter"

Petey pn
Petroncino Pietrino
diminutive of Peter

Petrarch /ˈpetɹɑːk/ /ˈpetɹɑːɹk/ pn
Petrarca
the scholar and poet Petrarca

Petrarchan adj
petrarchesco
of or relating to Petrarch

Petrarchan sonnet n
sonetto petrarchesco
type of sonnet

Petrarchism n
petrarchismo
Petrarch's literary style

Petronius pn
Petronio
historical given name

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Festo
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
fariseo
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
Filadelfia
largest city in Pennsylvania

Philemon /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ pn
Filemone Lettera a Filemone
book of the Bible
Filemone
male given name

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Filippo
male given name
biblical persons

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ pn
Filippi
ancient town

Philippians pn
Filippesi Filipesi
book of the Bible

Philippine eagle n
aquila delle Filippine aquila delle scimmie
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ pn
Filippine
Republic of the Philippines

Philistia pn
Filistia
ancient pentapolis in the Levant

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ n
filisteo
person from Philistia

Phillips head n
vite a croce vite a stella
screw
cacciavite a croce cacciavite a stella
screwdriver

Philomena pn
Filomena
female given name

Phlegethon /ˈflɛɡɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ pn
Flegetonte
river of the underworld

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Fobos
moon of Mars
Fobos Fobo
mythology

Phocaea /foʊˈsiːə/ /fəʊˈsiːə/ pn
Focea
an ancient Ionian Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia

Phocis pn
Focide
a periphery in the southwest Central Greece

Phoenicia /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicia
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ adj
fenicio
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phorcys pn
Forci Forcide Forco
Greek mythological sea god
Forci Forcine
Phrygian ally of Priam in the Trojan War

Phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfərəs/ pn
Venere
an ancient Greek name for the morning star

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frigia
ancient kingdom

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ adj
frigio
of or relating to Phrygia, its people or their culture

Phrygian cap n
berretto di Frigia berretto frigio cappello frigio
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward

Phyllis pn
Fillide
female given name
mythical character

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
Giorno del pi greco
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi)

Piacenza pn
Piacenza
province
capital

Piacenzian pn
Piacenziano
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch

Picard adj
piccardo
of, from or relating to Picardy

Picardy pn
Picardia Piccardia
region of France

Picassoesque adj
picassesco

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piemonte
region

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piemontese
of, from, or relating to Piedmont

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ n
piemontese
inhabitant

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
piemontese
language

Pieria pn
Pieria
Greek prefecture

Pierrot /pɪəˈɹəʊ/ pn
Pedrolino
buffoon

Pikachu n
Pikachu
Pokémon

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pilato
Pontius Pilate

Pillars of Hercules pn
Colonne d'Ercole
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar

Pindar /ˈpɪndə/ /ˈpɪndɚ/ pn
Pindaro
poet

Pindaric adj
pindarico
pertaining to Pindar

Pindaric flight n
volo pindarico
a literary passage that has no logical connection to the surrounding work

Pindarically adv
pindaricamente

Pindus pn
Pindo
mountain range

Pininfarina pn
Pininfarina

Pinocchian adj
pinocchiesco
of or relating to Pinocchio

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ/ pn
Pinocchio
fairy tale
protagonist

Piraeus pn
Il Pireo
city

Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ adj
pirandelliano
characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello

Pisa pn
Pisa
city in Italy

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ pn
Pesci
constellation
astrological sign

Pistoia pn
Pistoia
capital
province

Pixie-Bob n
gatto Pixie-Bob

Planck's constant n
costante di Planck
constant

Planet X pn
pianeta X
hypothetical planet

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Platone
Greek philosopher

Platonic solid n
solido platonico
Any one of five polyhedra

Platonism pn
platonismo
phillosophy of Plato

Pleiades /ˈplaɪədiːz/ /ˈpliːədiːz/ pn
Pleiadi
Greek mythology
astronomy

Pleistocene /ˈplaɪstəˌsiːn, -toʊ-/ pn
Pleistocene
(geology) the Pleistocene epoch

Pliensbachian pn
Pliensbachiano
a subdivision of the Jurassic period

Plinian adj
pliniano
of or pertaining to Pliny the Younger or Pliny the Elder

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ pn
Plinio
Roman praenomen

Plotinian adj
plotiniano

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Stato Plurinazionale della Bolivia
official name of Bolivia

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarco
Greek historian

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ pn
Plutone
Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet
god

Plutonian /pluˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ adj
plutoniano
of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld
of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
piovoso
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar

Po pn
Po
longest river in Italy

Po valley pn
Pianura Padana Val Padana
large plain in northern Italy

Podgorica /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital city of Montenegro

Podolia pn
Podolia

Podunk pn
Vattelapesca
mythical small town of no importance

Poisson process n
processo di Poisson
stochastic process

Poisson's ratio pn
modulo di Poisson
ratio

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polonia
European country

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polaris
star

Pole /poʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
polacco polacca
person from Poland

Pole Star pn
stella polare
star

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polacco
of Poland or its language

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
polacco
the language of Poland

Pollux pn
Polluce
Dioscuri

Polyhymnia pn
Polinnia
muse of sacred music

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polinesia
part of Oceania

Polynesian n
polinesiano polinesiana
person from Polynesia

Pomerania pn
Pomerania
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomeranian n
volpino
breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz-dogs
pomerana pomerano
native or inhabitant of Pomerania

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪi/ /pɒmˈpeɪi/ pn
Pompei
a historical city

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
Pompeo
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic

Popemobile n
papamobile
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope

Popeye /ˈpɒp.ˌaɪ/ /ˈpʌp.ˌaɪ/ pn
Braccio di Ferro
tough cartoon sailor

Popperian adj
popperiano
of or relating to the philosophy of Karl R. Popper

Pordenone pn
Pordenone
province
town

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
capital of Papua New Guinea

Portoferraio /ˌpɔː(ɹ)təʊfəˈɹaɪəʊ/ pn
Portoferraio
city and harbour in the north of Elba, Italy

Portugal /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portogallo
country

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
portoghese
of or relating to the region of Portugal
of or relating to the Portuguese language

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
portoghese
the language
person native to Portugal

Portuguese Republic pn
Repubblica portoghese
official name of Portugal

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
cane d'acqua portoghese
Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese man-of-war n
caravella portoghese
Physalia physalis

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poseidone
the god of the sea

Potawatomi n
potawatomi
member of the Potawatomi people

Potenza pn
Potenza
province
town

Pragian pn
Praghiano
a subdivision of the Devonian period

Prague /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Praga
capital of the Czech Republic

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
pratile
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prancer pn
Schianto
reindeer of Santa Claus

Prato pn
Prato
city
province

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
presbiteriano
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
presbiteriano
person belonging to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
presbiterianesimo
form of Protestantism

Priabonian pn
Priaboniano
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Priamo
king of Troy

Priapus /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ pn
Priapo
son of Aphrodite and Dionysus

Prince Charming n
principe azzurro principe azzurro sul cavallo bianco
romantically ideal man

Prince Edward Island pn
Isola del Principe Edoardo
Province in eastern Canada

Prince of Wales pn
principe del Galles
royal title

Principality of Albania pn
Principato di Albania
monarchy in Albania from 1914 to 1925

Pristina pn
Pristina
city

Procrustes pn
Procuste
legendary highwayman of Attica

Procyon /ˈpɹoʊsiˌɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊsiˌɒn/ pn
Procione
Star

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometeo
Greek mythological figure

Promised Land pn
Terra Promessa
land promised by God

Protagoras pn
Protagora
pre-Socratic Greek philosopher

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
protestante
pertaining to these denominatons

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
protestante
someone who is a member of such a denomination

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ n
protestantesimo
faith

Proteus /ˈpɹoʊti.əs/ /ˈpɹəʊtjuːs/ pn
Proteo
moon
mythology

Proth number n
numero di Proth
number of the form k×2^n + 1

Proto-Altaic pn
Proto-altaico
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Germanic pn
proto-germanico
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
protoindoeuropeo
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages

Proto-Norse pn
proto-norreno
Indo-European language

Proto-Slavic adj
protoslavo
of or pertaining to Proto-Slavic language or people who spoke it

Proto-Slavic pn
lingua protoslava protoslavo
Proto-Slavic

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ adj
proustiano
reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works

Provence pn
Provenza
region in France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ pn
provenzale
language spoken in Provence

Proverbs pn
Proverbi
book of the Bible

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Prussia
former German province
geographical area
former Baltic country

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ n
prussiano prussiana
native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
prussiano
language

Psalms pn
Salmi
book of the Bible

Ptolemaic /ˌtɑːləˈmeɪɪk/ /ˌtɒləˈmeɪɪk/ adj
tolemaico
of, or pertaining to, Claudius Ptolemy

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Tolomeo
name of Greek origin

Puccinian adj
pucciniano
of or pertaining to Giacomo Puccini

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ adj
portoricano puertoricano
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ n
portoricana portoricano
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛəɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ pn
Porto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Pula pn
Pola
city

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ pn
punico
language of Carthage

Punic War n
guerra punica
war between Ancient Rome and Carthage

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ n
punjabi panjabi
language spoken in the Punjab region, in Northern India and eastern Pakistan

Purgatory pn
purgatorio
intermediate state after physical death

Purim pn
Purim
Jewish festival

Puss in Boots pn
Gatto con gli Stivali
fairy tale

Pylos pn
Navarino
town

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
pirenaico
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees

Pyrenees pn
Pirenei
the mountain range separating Spain from France

Pyrrhic /ˈpɪɹɪk/ adj
pirrico
achieved at excessive cost

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
vittoria di Pirro
a costly victory

Pyrrhonian adj
pirroniano
characteristic of the Greek philosopher Pyrrho

Pyrénées-Orientales pn
Pirinei Orientali
department of France

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pitagora
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ adj
pitagorico
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ n
pitagorico
follower of Pythagoras

Pythagorean theorem pn
teorema di Pitagora
mathematical theorem

Pythia n
Pizia

Python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pn
Python
Greek mythology

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
city in Estonia

Pécs pn
Cinquechiese Pécs
city in Hungary

Q fever n
febbre Q
infectious disease resembling influenza

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
CVD

QR code n
codice QR
2-D barcode

Qatar /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ pn
Qatar
a country in the Middle East

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ n
quacchero
believer of the Quaker faith

Quasimodo n
quasimodo
day

Quaternary pn
quaternario
geological period

Quebec /kwɪˈbɛk/ pn
Quebec Québec
city
Quebec
province
Quarto
the letter "Q"

Quebecer n
quebecchese
native or inhabitant of Quebec

Quebecois pn
francese del Québec francese quebecchese
Quebecois French

Quechua /ˈkɛtʃwə/ pn
lingua quechua
language

Queen of Heaven pn
Regina del Cielo
Virgin Mary

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Quintino
male given name

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪtʃ/ n
Quidditch quidditch
fictitious ball game

Quirinal Hill pn
Quirinale
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ n
corano Corano
a copy of the Qur'an

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Corano
the Islamic holy book

RAM /ɹæm/ n
memoria
random access memory

RIP /ɑː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ interjection
RIP
abbreviation: rest in peace

RNA n
RNA
abbreviation of ribonucleic acid

RPG n
GDR RPG
role-playing game

RTFM phraseologicalUnit
LIFM (leggi il fottuto manuale)
Abbreviation of Read the fucking manual

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Rachele
younger daughter of Laban

Ragdoll n
gatto Ragdoll
cat breed

Ragusa pn
Ragusa
capital of the Italian province
province of Sicily

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Rodolfo
male given name

Randolph /ɹændɒlf/ pn
Randolfo
male given name

Raphael /ɹɑ.fɑɪˈɛl/ /ˈɹæ.feɪ.ɛl/ pn
Raffaele Raffaello
Archangel
given name

Rapunzel /ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ pn
Raperonzolo
a German fairy tale
the main character of that tale

Rastafarian adj
rastafariano
of or relating to Rastafarianism or its adherents

Rastafarian n
rastafariano
an adherent of Rastafarianism

Ravenna pn
Ravenna
city
province

Rebecca pn
Rebecca
female given name

Received Pronunciation pn
Received Pronunciation
form of English pronunciation

Red Brigades pn
Brigate Rosse
former Marxist-Leninist militant group based in Italy

Red Crescent pn
Mezzaluna Rossa
branch of the Red Cross

Red Cross pn
Croce Rossa
Red Cross

Red Sea pn
Mar Rosso
sea between Africa and Arabia

Red Square pn
Piazza Rossa
Moscow square

Redeemer pn
Redentore
Jesus Christ

Regensburg pn
Ratisbona
city in Germany

Reggio Calabria pn
Reggio Calabria
capital
province

Reggio Emilia pn
Reggio Emilia
capital
province

Reggio nell'Emilia pn
Reggio nell'Emilia
capital
province

Reich /ɹaɪx/ n
Reich
a German empire or nation

Remus pn
Remo
male given name
the founder of Rome

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ adj
rinascimentale
relating to the Renaissance
relating to the style of the Renaissance

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ pn
Rinascimento
14th century revival
the period
rinascimento rinascenza
any similar revival

Republic of Albania pn
Repubblica di Albania
Official name of Albania

Republic of Armenia pn
Repubblica di Armenia
official name of Armenia

Republic of Austria pn
Repubblica d'Austria
official name of Austria

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Repubblica di Bulgaria
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of Croatia pn
Repubblica di Croazia
official name of Croatia

Republic of Cuba pn
Repubblica di Cuba
official name of Cuba

Republic of Estonia pn
Repubblica d'Estonia
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
Repubblica di Finlandia
official full name of Finland

Republic of Hungary pn
Repubblica d'Ungheria
former official name of Hungary

Republic of Iceland pn
Repubblica [[di|d']]Islanda
conventional descriptive name of Iceland

Republic of India pn
Repubblica dell'India
official name of India

Republic of Indonesia pn
Repubblica di Indonesia
official name of Indonesia

Republic of Ireland pn
Repubblica d'Irlanda
country

Republic of Korea pn
Repubblica di Corea
country

Republic of Kosovo pn
Repubblica del Kosovo
official name of Kosovo

Republic of Latvia pn
Repubblica di Lettonia
Official name of Latvia

Republic of Lithuania pn
Repubblica di Lituania
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of Nicaragua pn
Repubblica del Nicaragua
official name of Nicaragua

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Repubblica della Macedonia del Nord Repubblica di Macedonia del Nord
Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Peru pn
Repubblica del Perù

Republic of Poland pn
Repubblica di Polonia
official name of Poland

Republic of San Marino pn
Repubblica di San Marino
official name of San Marino

Republic of Serbia pn
Repubblica di Serbia
official name of Serbia

Republic of Slovenia pn
Repubblica di Slovenia
official name of Slovenia

Republic of South Africa pn
Repubblica Sudafricana
official name of South Africa

Republic of Turkey pn
Repubblica di Turchia Repubblica turca
official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of the Congo pn
Repubblica del Congo
country

Republican adj
repubblicano
pertaining to the Republican Party

Republican n
repubblicana repubblicano
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S.

Republika Srpska /ɹɪˈpʊblɪkə ˈsɜː(ɹ)pskə/ pn
Repubblica Serba di Bosnia-Erzegovina
Entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina

Resurrection pn
resurrezione
resurrection of Jesus

Rethymno pn
Retimo
city

Reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
Il Reverendo
honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy

Reykjavik /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reykjavik
capital of Iceland

Reynard pn
Renart
name in European folklore for the red fox

Reynold pn
Rinaldo
male given name

Rhaeto-Romance /ˌɹiːtəʊɹə(ʊ)ˈmans/ pn
retoromanzo
a group of related Romance languages

Rhea pn
Rea
moon
goddess

Rheinwaldhorn pn
Adula
mountain

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Reno
river that flows through Europe

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ /ˈɹɑinland/ pn
Renania
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Renania-Palatinato
state

Rhode Island /ˌɹoʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˌɹəʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Rhode Island
a state of the United States of America

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ pn
Rodi
island
capital of the Dodecanese

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rhodesia
historical name of Zimbabwe

Rhone pn
Rodano
river

Rhuddanian pn
Rhuddaniano
subdivision of the Silurian period

Rhône pn
Rodano
department

Richard /ˈɹɪtʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪtʃ.ɝd/ pn
Riccardo
male given name

Richardson /ˈɹɪtʃɚdsən/ pn
Di Riccardo Riccardi
surname meaning "son of Richard"

Richter scale pn
scala Richter
logarithmic scale

Riemann sphere n
sfera di Riemann
Euclidean sphere as a representation
complex plane with a point at infinity

Riemann zeta function n
funzione zeta di Riemann
analytic continuation of a function defined as the sum of a Dirichlet series

Rieti pn
Rieti
capital of the province of Rieti

Riga pn
Riga
capital of Latvia

Rigel /ˈɹaɪdʒəl/ pn
Rigel
star

Rijeka /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Fiume
coastal city in Croatia

Rimini pn
Rimini
a resort town in Italy
province of Italy

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Rio de Janeiro
municipality

Ripuarian pn
ripuario
West Germanic dialect

Risan pn
Risano
town

Rissian adj
rissiano

Riyadh pn
Riad Riyad
capital of Saudi Arabia

Roadian pn
Roadiano
subdivision of the Permian period

Roana pn
Roana
commune in Italy

Robert /ˈɹɑb.əɹt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Roberto
given name

Roberta pn
Roberta
female given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robin Hood
legendary outlaw

Rocco pn
Rocco
male given name

Rocky Mountains pn
Montagne Rocciose
mountain range

Roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ pn
Ruggero
male given name

Roland pn
Orlando Rolando
male given name

Rolle's theorem pn
teorema di Rolle
theorem that a differentiable function with points of equal value must have a point of zero slope between them

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
zingara zingaro
a member of the Romani people

Roma pn
Rom
the Romani people

Romagnol pn
romagnolo
a Romance language

Romaic adj
romaico
of or pertaining to modern Greece

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ adj
romano romana
of or from Rome

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ n
romano romana
a native or resident of Rome
a native or inhabitant of the Roman Empire

Roman Catholic Church pn
Chiesa cattolica romana
Catholic Church

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Impero romano
ancient Latin empire

Roman candle n
candela romana
a type of firework

Roman numeral n
numero romano
numeral represented by letters

Romance adj
romanzo neolatino romanico
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin

Romance language n
lingua romanza
language descended from Latin

Romanesque /ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/ /ˌɹəʊməˈnɛsk/ adj
romanico
Applied to the debased style of the later Roman empire

Romania /ɹoˈmeɪˌni.ə/ /ɹoˈmɪˌni.ə/ pn
Romania
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ adj
romeno romena rumeno rumena
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ n
romeno romena rumeno rumena
native of Romania
romeno rumeno
official language of Romania

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romani
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ n
romancio
the Romance language

Romanticism pn
Romanticismo
artistic and intellectual movement

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Roma
city
Roma impero romano
empire

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
Roma non fu fatta in un giorno
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive

Romeo n
casanova dongiovanni romeo
man who is a great lover

Romeo pn
Romeo
character in Romeo and Juliet
Roma
letter R in the ICAO spelling alphabet

Romulus pn
Romolo
legendary founder of Rome

Ronald pn
Ronaldo
male given name

Rosalie pn
Rosalia
female given name

Rosalind pn
Rosalinda
female given name

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosmunda
female given name

Rose pn
Rosa
female given name

Rosemary pn
Mariarosa
female given name

Rosetta Stone pn
Stele di Rosetta
large inscribed stone

Ross's gull n
gabbiano di Ross
Rhodostethia rosea

Rostov-na-Donu pn
Rostov-sul-Don
a city in Russia

Rotarian /ɹoʊˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɹəʊˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
rotariano
member of a Rotary Club

Rotzo pn
Rotzo
town in Italy

Round Table pn
Tavola Rotonda
King Arthur's table

Roundhead n
testa rotonda teste rotonde
English Civil War: nickname

Rousseauian /ɹuːˈsəʊɪən/ adj
rousseauiano russoiano russoviano
of or relating to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Roussillon pn
Rossiglione
region of southern France

Rovigo pn
Rovigo
province
town

Rovinj pn
Rovigno
city in Croatia

Roxana pn
Rossana
female given name
Rossane
the wife of Alexander the Great

Roy G. Biv /ɹɔɪ d͡ʒiː bɪv/ pn
RAGVAIV
mnemonic

Roya pn
Roia
river and associated valley

Royal Navy pn
Marina Reale
British navy

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rodolfo
male given name

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer pn
Rudolph la renna dal naso rosso
the red-nosed reindeer

Rupelian pn
Rupeliano
subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Rus /ɹuːs/ pn
Rutenia
medieval East Slavic state

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Russia
country in Asia and Europe

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
russo
of or pertaining to Russia
of or pertaining to Rus

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
russo
Russian (language)
russo russa
person from Russia
ethnic Russian

Russian Blue n
blu di Russia
cat breed

Russian Federation pn
Federazione Russa
alternative formal name of Russia

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Chiesa ortodossa russa
one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches

Russian doll n
matriosca matrioska
wooden doll

Russian roulette pn
roulette russa
deadly game with revolver and random spinning

Russianism n
russismo
a word or other feature originating in the Russian language

Russification n
russificazione
process of making anything Russian

Russophobia n
russofobia
the fear of Russia or Russian

Russophone adj
russofono
Russian-speaking

Russophone n
russofono
someone who speaks Russian

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Rut
female given name
book of the Bible

Ruthenia pn
Rutenia
alternative name of Rus

Rwanda /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹuːˈændə/ pn
Ruanda
country

Réunion pn
Riunione
Overseas department of France

S-train n
Servizio ferroviario
hybrid, rapid urban railway

SIM card n
carta SIM SIM card
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data

SME n
PMI
Small and Medium-sized Enterprise

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
sabba
witches' Sabbath

Sabellian adj
sabellico
of or pertaining to the Sabellian language

Sabellian pn
sabello
language

Sacher torte /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
torta Sacher
type of chocolate torte

Sacramento pn
Sacramento
Sacramento, the capital city of California

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ pn
Sagittario
astrological sign
constellation

Sagunto pn
Sagunto
town in Spain

Sahara /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛəɹə/ pn
Sahara
desert

Saharan adj
sahariano
related to the Sahara desert

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
San Santa Santo
title given to a saint

Saint Andrew's cross n
croce di Sant'Andrea
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars

Saint Barbara pn
Santa Barbara
saint

Saint Gallen pn
Canton San Gallo
A canton
Sankt Gallen
A city

Saint George pn
San Giorgio
Patron saint of England and several other places

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Sant'Elena
island in the Atlantic Ocean

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ænd ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
Saint Christopher e Nevis Saint Kitts e Nevis
a country in the Caribbean

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Saint Lucia
country in the Caribbean

Saint Mary pn
Santa Maria
the mother of Jesus Christ

Saint Nicholas pn
San Niccolò
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
San Pietroburgo
city in Russia

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Saint-Pierre e Miquelon
overseas territory of France

Saint Valentine's Day pn
San Valentino
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ænd ðə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ pn
Saint Vincent e Grenadine
country in the Caribbean

Saint-Denis pn
Saint-Denis
administrative capital of Réunion

Saintonge pn
Santongia
province of France

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ pn
Sachalin
island in Russia

Sakmarian pn
Sakmariano
subdivision of the Permian period

Salafism n
salafismo
a Sunni Islamic movement

Salamis pn
Salamina
island in the Saronic Gulf

Salerno pn
Salerno
city
province

Salesian adj
salesiano
pertaining to the missionary society

Salesian n
salesiano
A member of this society

Salo pn
Repubblica di Salò
Republic
Salò
Town

Salo Republic pn
Repubblica di Salò

Saluki /səˈɫuki/ n
levriero persiano
Saluki breed of dog

Salvador pn
Salvatore
male given name

Salvation Army pn
Esercito della Salvezza
Protestant Christian church and international charitable organization

Salvationist n
salutista
member of the Salvation Army

Salvini pn
Salvini

Salzburg pn
Salisburgo
city
modern Austrian state

Samantha /səˈmænθə/ pn
Samanta
female given name

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ adj
samaritano
of or relating to Samaria or the Samaritans

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ n
samaritano samaritana
a native or inhabitant of Samaria

Samarkand /ˈsæmə(ɹ)kænd/ pn
Samarcanda
city in Uzbekistan

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti pn
Mingrelia-Alta Svanezia
region of Georgia

Sami n
sami lappone
member of indigenous people of Lapland

Sami pn
sami lappone
any of the languages of the Sami

Samnite n
sannita
a native of Samnium

Samnium pn
Sannio
region of Italy

Samoa /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoano samoana
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
samoano
Samoan language
samoano samoana
person

Samogitia pn
Samogizia
Samogitia

Samogitian adj
samogizio samogitico
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Samosata
city in Commagene

Samothrace pn
Samotracia
island

Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
Samothraciana Samothraciano
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace

Samson pn
Sansone
Israelite judge
sansone
very strong man

Samsung /ˈsæm.sʌŋ/ pn
Samsung
South Korean conglomerate company

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuele
biblical person
male given name
book of the Bible

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ pn
San Jose
a city in California, USA

San Marco pn
San Marco
area of Venice

San Marinese adj
sammarinese

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
Republic of San Marino
capital city

San Polo pn
San Polo
area of Venice

Sandbian pn
Sandbiano
subdivision of the Ordovician period

Sandinista n
sandinista
member of the Sandinista National Liberation Fron

Sandwich tern n
beccapesci
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sanscrito
language

Sanskritization n
sanscritizzazione

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
Babbo Natale
fictional figure

Santa Croce pn
Santa Croce
area of Venice

Santiago pn
Santiago
city in Chile

Santonian pn
Santoniano
subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch

Santorini /ˌsantɒˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsæntəˈɹini/ pn
Santorini Santorino
Greek island

Sappho pn
Saffo
Greek female name

Sarah /ˈsɛɹə/ /ˈsɛːɹə/ pn
Sara
given name from Hebrew
the wife of Abraham

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
city

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Sardegna
island of Italy

Sardinian adj
sardo
relating to Sardinia

Sardinian n
sardo sarda
person from Sardinia

Sardinian pn
sardo
language

Sarkozy pn
Sarkozy
surname

Sarmatia pn
Sarmazia
ancient region in modern Ukraine, southern Russia and the eastern Balkans

Sartrean adj
sartriano
of Sartre or his works

Sartrean n
sartriano
follower of Sartre

Sassarese adj
sassarese
relating to Sassari

Sassarese n
sassarese
person from Sassari

Sassarese pn
sassarese
lect

Sassari pn
Sassari
city and province

Satan /ˈseɪtən/ pn
Satana
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
satanismo
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey
devil worship

Satu Mare pn
Satu Mare
city in Romania

Saturday /ˈsatədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ n
sabato
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæ.tɝn/ pn
Saturno
planet
god

Saturnalia /ˌsætəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌsætɚˈneɪli.ə/ pn
Saturnali
holiday to mark the winter solstice

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ /ˌsɔːdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ pn
Arabia Saudita
country in the Middle East

Savona pn
Savona
capital
province

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Savoia
a historical region of western Europe

Savoy cabbage n
cavolo verzetto verza
a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
sassone
native or inhabitant of Saxony

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sassonia
state

Sazan pn
Saseno
island

Saône /soʊn/ /səʊn/ pn
Saona
French river

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Scandinavia
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
scandinavo
of Scandinavia

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
scandinavo
someone from Scandinavia

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Scandinavia
peninsula in Northern Europe

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Scania
region of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula

Scaramucci pn
Scaramucci

Schaffhausen pn
Canton Sciaffusa
canton
Schaffhausen
city

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Shahrazād Sharazād Sherazad
female given name

Scheldt /ʃɛlt/ pn
Schelda
river

Schengen Area pn
spazio Schengen area Schengen zona Schengen
group of European countries

Schio pn
Schio
town in Italy

Schlegel diagram n
diagramma di Schlegel
projection of a polytope from n-dimensional space to n-1 dimensions

Schlemm's canal n
canale di Schlemm
channel in the eye

Schläfli symbol n
simbolo di Schläfli
notation encoding certain properties of a regular polytope or tessellation

Schopenhauerian /ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən/ /ˌʃəʊpənhaʊˈɪːɹɪən/ adj
schopenhaueriano
of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer

Schrödinger's cat pn
paradosso del gatto di Schrödinger
thought experiment

Schwyz pn
Canton Svitto
canton

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Scorpione
astrological sign

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Scorpione
constellation

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
scozzese
a person born in or native to Scotland

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Scozia
country in northwest Europe to the north of England

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
scozzese
a man from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ adj
scozzese
of a person
of a thing or concept

Scottish Fold n
gatto Scottish Fold

Scouts pn
scautismo
worldwide youth movement

Scrabble pn
Scarabeo
board game with interlocking words

Scutum pn
Scudo
constellation

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Scilla
personification of the rock

Sea of Japan pn
Mar del Giappone
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia

Sebastian /səˈbæstʃən/ pn
Sebastiano
given name

Second Reich pn
Secondo Reich
German Empire

Secretary of State n
segretaria di Stato segretario di Stato
government position

Seebeck effect n
effetto Seebeck
thermodynamic effect

Sega /ˈseɪ.ɡə/ pn
SEGA
Japanese videogame developer

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Seine /seɪn/ pn
Senna
river of northern France

Seine-Saint-Denis pn
Senna-Saint-Denis
department of France

Selandian pn
Selandiano
subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
Celina Selena
female given name

Selene /sɪˈliːnɪ/ pn
Selene
Greek moon goddess
Selena Selene Selenia
female given name

Seleucia /sɪˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Seleucia
city

Seleucid /səˈluːsɪd/ adj
seleucidico
relating to the dynasty

Seleucid Empire pn
impero seleucide
Greek-Macedonian empire formed from the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great

Seleucus /səˈl(j)uːkəs/ pn
Seleuco
Ancient Greek name

Selkirk Rex n
gatto Selkirk Rex

Semite /ˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˈsɛmaɪt/ n
semita
descendant of any of these peoples

Semitism n
ebraismo
Jewishness
word or idiom of the Jewish vocabulary

Senate pn
Senato
Roman senate

Seneca /ˈsɛnəkə/ n
seneca
tribe

Seneca /ˈsɛnəkə/ pn
Seneca
Roman cognomen

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
Republic of Senegal

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Seul Seoul
capital of South Korea

Seoulite adj
seulita
of or from Seoul

Seoulite n
seulita
someone from Seoul

Sepharose pn
sefarosio
cross-linked polysaccharide bead-formed gel

September /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
settembre
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septimania pn
Settimania
region of Gallia Narbonensis

Septuagint /ˈsɛptjuːəˌdʒɪnt/ pn
Septuaginta
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

Seraphina pn
Serafina
female given name

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ adj
serbo
of or pertaining to the Serbs or their culture

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
serbo
person of Serb descent

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbia
a country in southeastern Europe

Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbia e Montenegro
former country on the Balkan Peninsula

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbo
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians
pertaining to the Serbian language

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
serbo serba
person from Serbia
serbo
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Serbo-Croatian adj
serbocroato serbo-croato
pertaining to the Serbo-Croatian language

Serbo-Croatian n
serbocroato
South Slavic language

Sergius pn
Sergio
male given name

Serpukhovian pn
Serpukhoviano
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Serravallian pn
Serravaliano
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Set /ˈsɛt/ pn
Seth
Egyptian god

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Seth
Egyptian god

Sevastopol /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Sebastopoli
city

Severan adj
severiano
of or relating to the Ancient Roman emperor Septimius Severus

Severus pn
Severo
an ancient Roman cognomen, notably that of Septimius Severus

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Siviglia
city in Andalusia, Spain

Sevillian adj
sivigliano
of or pertaining to Sevilla

Sevillian n
sivigliana sivigliano
someone from Sevilla

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛlz/ pn
Seicelle Seychelles
country in East Africa

Seychellois adj
seychellese
from, or pertaining to, the Seychelles

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ adj
scespiriano shakespeariano
pertaining to Shakespeare or his works

Shakespearean sonnet n
sonetto scespiriano sonetto shakespeariano
type of sonnet

Shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Shanghai
Chinese city as provincial-level municipality

Sheba /ˈʃiːbə/ pn
Saba
biblical kingdom

Sheinwoodian pn
Sheinwoodiano
subdivision of the Silurian period

Shennongjia pn
Shennongjia
forestry district in central China

Sheremetyevo pn
Šeremet'evo
airport in Russia

Sherman necktie /ˈʃɜːmən ˈnɛktaɪ/ /ˈʃɝmən ˈnɛktaɪ/ n
cravatta di Sherman
segment of rail that has been heated and twisted into a loop

Shetland Islands pn
Shetland isole Shetland
group of islands

Shi'a n
sciismo
branch of Islam

Shibuya pn
Shibuya
one of the special wards that form Tokyo

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
scintoismo shintoismo
religion

Shkodër pn
Scutari
city in Albania

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
shoshoni
Amerind people

Shostakovich pn
Šostakovič
surname

Shota pn
Shota
male given name

Shrove Tuesday n
martedì grasso
day before the beginning of Lent

Siam pn
Siam
the former name of Thailand

Siamese adj
siamese
Thai

Siamese n
siamese
Siamese cat

Siamese pn
siamese
Thai language

Siamese cat n
gatto siamese
mammal

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Siberia
region of Russia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] n
gatto siberiano siberiano
cat

Siberian Husky n
husky siberiano
Siberian Husky dog

Siberian crane n
gru siberiana
Grus leucogeranus

Siberian elm n
olmo siberiano
tree Ulmus pumila

Siberian tiger n
tigre siberiana tigre dell'Amur
Panthera tigris altaica

Sicilian adj
siciliano
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants

Sicilian n
siciliano siciliana
person

Sicilian pn
siciliano
language

Sicilian Defence n
difesa siciliana
chess opening

Sicily /ˈsɪsɨli/ pn
Sicilia
island

Sidon pn
Sidone
city state of Phoenicia

Siena /siˈɛnə/ pn
Siena
city
province

Sienese adj
senese
of Siena

Sienese n
senese
person

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leone
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean adj
sierraleonese
from or of Sierra Leone

Sigurd pn
Sigfrido
the hero of the Volsungasaga

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Slesia
region

Silicon Valley pn
Silicon Valley
nickname for region in San Francisco

Silk Road pn
via della seta
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa

Silvanus /sɪlˈveɪnəs/ pn
Silvano
biblical character
male given name
Roman god of forest

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Silvia
female given name

Silvius pn
Silvio
male given name

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simone
male given name
biblical characters

Simone /səˈməʊn/ pn
Simona
female given name

Simonides /saɪˈmɑːnɪdiːz/ /saɪˈmɒnɪdiːz/ pn
Simonide
poet

Simplified Chinese pn
cinese semplificato
Chinese written using simplified characters

Sinemurian n
Sinemuriano
subdivision of the Jurassic period

Singapore /ˈsɪŋəpɔɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ pn
Singapore
Republic of Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singaporiano
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore

Singapura n
gatto Singapura

Sino- /ˈsɪnoʊ/ /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
sino-
relating to China or Chinese

Sino-Korean adj
sinocoreano
being both Chinese and Korean

Sinocentrism /ˌsɪnoʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsɪnəʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ n
sinocentrismo
belief that China is the center of the Earth

Sinosphere n
sinosfera
regions in East Asia influenced by Chinese culture

Sion pn
Sion
capital of Valais, a canton in Switzerland

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirio

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sisifo
figure

Skookum n
gatto Skookum

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopje
capital of North Macedonia

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
slavo
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavism n
slavismo
a Slavic idiom or phrase

Slavonia pn
Slavonia Schiavonia
region of Croatia

Slavonian n
schiavona schiavone
inhabitant of Slavonia

Sleeping Beauty pn
La Bella addormentata
fairy tale

Slovak adj
slovacco
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak n
slovacco
language of Slovakia
slovacco slovacca
native of Slovakia

Slovak Republic pn
Repubblica Slovacca
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ pn
Slovacchia
Slovakia

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
sloveno
the language

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ pn
Slovenia
country in Europe

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ pn
slovinzio slovinzo
extinct language of the Slovincian people

Small Magellanic Cloud pn
Piccola Nube di Magellano
galaxy

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
Rossi Russo
most common surnames by language
Ferrari Ferraro Fabbri Ferreri Ferrero Ferri
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith”

Smolensk pn
Smolensk
city

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Smirne
city

Snares penguin n
pinguino delle Snares
Penguin

Snoopy pn
Snoopy
pet beagle

Snow Queen pn
Regina delle Nevi
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice

Snow White /snoʊ hwaɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
Biancaneve
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen)
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot)

Sochi /ˈsɒtʃi/ pn
Soči
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Repubblica Socialista Federale di Jugoslavia
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sociniano
pertaining to the Socinians

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ n
sociniano
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Socrate
Greek philosopher

Socratic adj
socratico
characteristic of the philosopher Socrates

Socratic method pn
maieutica metodo socratico

Sodom /ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈsɒdəm/ pn
Sodoma
city in the Middle East

Sofia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
the capital city of Bulgaria

Sogdiana pn
Sogdiana
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization

Sokoke n
gatto Sokoke

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
sistema solare
the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
Salomone
king of Israel

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Isole Salomone
A country in Melanesia

Solothurn pn
Canton Soletta
canton
Soletta
city

Somalia pn
Somalia
country in the Horn of Africa

Son of God pn
Figlio di Dio

Son of Man pn
figlio dell'uomo
Jesus Christ

Sondrio pn
Sondrio
capital
province

Song of Songs pn
Cantico dei Cantici
book of the Bible

Sonya pn
Sonia
female given name

Sophia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofia
female given name

Sophocles pn
Sofocle
Greek dramatic poet

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorbico Sorbo sorbo
language

Sorbonne pn
Sorbona

Sorrento /səˈɹɛntoʊ/ /səˈɹɛntəʊ/ pn
Sorrento
town in the province of Naples

South Africa pn
Sudafrica
country

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
sudafricano
of, from, or pertaining to South Africa

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
sudafricano
person

South America pn
Sudamerica America del sud America meridionale
continent that is the southern part of the Americas

South China Sea pn
Mar Cinese Meridionale
Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines

South Dakota /ˈsaʊθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota del Sud
state of the USA

South Korea pn
Corea del Sud
country in East Asia

South Korean adj
sudcoreano
of South Korea

South Korean n
sudcoreano sudcoreana
person from or descended from South Korea

South Ossetia pn
Ossezia del Sud
South Ossetia

South Picene pn
piceno meridionale
extinct Italic language

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
polo sud
the southernmost point on Earth

South Sudan pn
Sud Sudan Sudan del Sud
country in Africa

South Tyrol pn
Alto Adige Sud Tirolo Sudtirolo
German-speaking region of northern Italy

South Yemen pn
Yemen del Sud
country

Southeast Asia pn
Sud-est asiatico
a subregion of Asia

Southern Cross pn
Croce del Sud
constellation

Southern Europe pn
Europa meridionale
Southern Europe

Southern Hemisphere n
emisfero australe
hemisphere to the south of its equator

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ adj
sovietico
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ n
sovietico sovietica
citizen

Soviet Socialist Republic pn
repubblica socialista sovietica
any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Unione Sovietica
USSR

Sovietologist n
sovietologo
a person who engages in Sovietology

Sovietology n
sovietologia
the field of study of the Soviet Union

Spain /speɪn/ pn
Spagna
country in Europe

Spanglish pn
spanglish
blend of English and Spanish

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
spagnolo spagnola
somebody from Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
spagnolo spagnola
of or pertaining to Spain
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain
spagnolo castigliano
of or pertaining to the Spanish language

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ n
spagnolo
Romance language of Spain and the Americas

Spanish Road n
Cammino Spagnolo Cammino di Fiandra
historical route used for military supply and trade, between northern Italy and the Low Countries

Spanish mackerel n
lanzarda lanzardo

Sparta pn
Sparta
ancient city-state in southern Greece

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Spartaco
Thracian name

Speke's gazelle n
gazzella di Speke
African gazelle

Spello pn
Spello
town

Speyer pn
Spira
a city in Germany

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Sfinge
large monument in Egypt
Greek mythological creature

Sphynx n
gatto sphynx sphynx
cat

Spinone Italiano n
spinone italiano
Spinone

Spinozian adj
spinoziano

Spiritism pn
spiritismo
philosophical doctrine

Spirograph n
spirografo
a geometric drawing toy

Split /splɪt/ pn
Spalato
port city in Croatia

Sporades pn
Sporadi
archipelago

Spree /ʃpɹeɪ/ pn
Sprea
river in Germany

Sramana /ˈʃɹʌmənə/ n
shramana
type of monk

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayewardanapura Kotte
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
a country in South Asia

St n
S.
abbreviation of Saint

St John's wort /seɪnt d͡ʒɑnz wɚt/ /sən(t) d͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
iperico
any plant of the genus Hypericum

St. Bartholomew's Day massacre pn
notte di San Bartolomeo
massacre

St. Elmo's fire n
fuoco di Sant'Elmo
electrical discharge

St. George's Day pn
festa di san Giorgio
saint's day of Saint George

St. George's mushroom n
marzolino prugnolo
a species of mushroom

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Giorno di Santo Stefano Santo Stefano
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen

Stakhanovism n
stacanovismo stakanovismo
institution

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ adj
stacanovista stacanovistico stakanovista stakanovistico
(USSR) pertaining to a Stakhanovite; heroically hard-working

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ n
stacanovista stakanovista
(USSR) an extremely productive or hard-working worker

Stalingrad /ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ pn
Stalingrado
former name of Volgograd

Stalinism n
stalinismo
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ pn
Stanislao
male given name- the standard or most popular form

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] pn
Guerre Stellari
Saga

Star of Bethlehem pn
stella di Betlemme
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
stella di David
symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism

Statue of Liberty pn
Statua della Libertà
large statue in New York harbor

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ n
leone marino di Steller
Eumetopias jubatus

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ adj
stendhaliano
pertaining to, or in the style of Stendhal

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Stefania
female given name

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Stefano
male given name
biblical martyr

Stirnerian adj
stirneriano

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Stoccolma
capital of Sweden

Stockholm syndrome n
sindrome di Stoccolma
psychological condition

Stockholmer n
stoccolmese
someone from Stockholm

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
Età della pietra età della pietra
prehistoric period

Stonehenge /stoʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ /stəʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ pn
Stonehenge
ancient group of standing stones in England

Strabo pn
Strabone
historian and philosopher

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
stradivario
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Kerch pn
Stretto di Kerč'
strait

Strait of Messina pn
Stretto di Messina stretto di Messina
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy

Strait of Sicily pn
Canale di Sicilia Stretto di Sicilia
strait between Sicily and Tunisia

Strasbourg /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Strasburgo
city in France

Streisand effect /ˈstɹaɪ.sænd əˌfɛkt/ n
effetto Streisand
phenomenon

Stuttgart pn
Stoccarda
a city in Germany

Styria pn
Stiria
Austrian state

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Stige
river of the underworld

Sudak pn
Soldaia
resort town

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Sudan
Republic of Sudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
sudanese
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent

Sudeten pn
Sudeti
series of mountains

Suez Canal pn
Canale di Suez
canal

Sufi n
sufi
a Sufi muslim

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Pan di Zucchero
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro

Sumatra pn
Sumatra
the largest island of Indonesia

Sumatran tiger n
tigre di Sumatra
Sumatran tiger

Sumerian n
sumerico
person

Sumerian pn
lingua sumera
language

Summer Triangle pn
Triangolo Estivo
asterism

Sun /sʌn/ pn
sole Sole
star

Sunda Strait pn
Stretto della Sonda
strait between Java and Sumatra

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
domenica
day of the week

Sunday driver n
automobilista da strapazzo automobilista della domenica
one who drives slowly

Sunni n
sunnismo
Sunni Islam, a branch of Islam

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
Superman
a fictional character with superhuman powers

Supreme Leader n
Guida suprema
head of state of Iran

Suriname /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Suriname
country

Susan /ˈsuːzən/ pn
Susanna
female given name

Susanna pn
Susanna
biblical character

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Svalbard
islands north east of Greenland

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Svalbard e Jan Mayen
two distinct dependencies of Norway

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Svevia
historical region of Germany

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ adj
svevo
of or pertaining to Swabia
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect

Swazi pn
swati
Bantu language

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Swaziland
Kingdom of Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
svedese
person from Sweden or of Swedish descent

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ pn
Svezia
Scandinavian country

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adj
svedese
of or pertaining to Sweden
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ n
svedese
language

Swedophone adj
svedofono
Swedish-speaking

Swedophone n
svedofono svedofona
speaker of Swedish

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
svizzero svizzera
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s)
of or pertaining to Switzerland
of or pertaining to the Swiss people

Swiss /swɪs/ n
svizzero svizzera
Swiss person

Swiss Army knife n
coltellino svizzero
type of pocket knife

Swiss Confederation pn
Confederazione Svizzera
Official name of Switzerland

Swiss German adj
svizzero-tedesco

Swiss franc n
franco svizzero
currency of Switzerland

Swiss pine n
pino cembro
Pinus cembra

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.səl.ənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Svizzera
sovereign country

Sydney Opera House pn
teatro dell'opera di Sydney
performing arts centre

Synoptic adj
sinottico
of the first three Gospels

Syracuse pn
Siracusa
city in New York state
city and port in the province of Syracuse
province Sicily

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Siria
country in the Middle East

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ pn
siriaco
language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
siriano
of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
siriano siriana
a person from Syria or of Syrian descent

Szczecin pn
Stettino
city in Poland

Szeged pn
Seghedino
city in Hungary

São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
San Paolo
city and state

São Tomé and Príncipe pn
São Tomé e Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

T-bone steak n
costata fiorentina
the beek steak

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
maglietta
type of shirt

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
la fine del mondo come lo conosciamo
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/ n
TV tivù
abbreviation for television

Tacitean adj
tacitiano

Tacitism n
tacitismo

Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Tacito
Roman cognomen

Tagus pn
Tago
Iberian river

Tahitian n
tahitiana tahitiano
native or inhabitant

Tainan pn
Tainan
a city in Taiwan

Taipei pn
Taipei
Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ pn
Taiwan
East Asian country

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
taiwanese
person from Taiwan

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ adj
tagiko
of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people or the Tajik language

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ n
tagiko tagika
person

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ pn
lingua tagica
language

Tajikistan pn
Tagikistan
Republic of Tajikistan

Taliban n
talebano talibano
member of the Taliban movement or its militia

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallinn
Capital of Estonia

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtɒlˌmuːd/ pn
Talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Tancred /ˈtæŋkɹɪd/ pn
Tancredi
male given name

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ pn
Lago Tanganica
lake
Tanganika
territory, former country

Tangier pn
Tangeri
a port city in northern Morocco

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania

Tarantian pn
Tarantiano

Tarantino n
tarantino
dialect of Neapolitan
tarantina tarantino
native or inhabitant of Taranto

Taranto pn
Taranto
city and province

Tarsus pn
Tarso
city in modern Turkey

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Tartu
second-largest city in Estonia

Tarvisio pn
Tarvisio
town

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmania
Australian state
island comprising majority of state

Tasmanian wolf n
tilacino
extinct carnivorous marsupial

Tatiana pn
Tatiana
female given name

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Toro
astrological sign
constellation

Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Sarti Sartini Sarto Sartor Sartore
surname associated with "tailor"

Taylor series n
serie di Taylor
power series of a function calculated from derivatives at a reference point

Taylorism n
taylorismo
scientific management; a theory of management of the early 20th century that analyzed workflows in order to improve efficiency

Tbilisi /t(ə)ˈbi.lə.si/ pn
Tbilisi
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovsky /tʃaɪˈkɑvski/ pn
Čajkovskij
surname

Tehran /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teheran
capital of Iran

Tel Aviv /ˈtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˈtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv
city in Israel

Telemachus /təˈlɛməkəs/ pn
Telemaco
the son of Odysseus

Telesphoros pn
Telesforo
Son of Asclepius

Teletext n
teletext
information retrieval system

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
telugu
Dravidian language of India

Telychian pn
Telychiano

Temminck's stint n
gambecchio nano
Calidris temminckii

Ten Commandments pn
Decalogo decalogo dieci comandamenti
religious ten commandments

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsi/ pn
Tennessee
state

Tepelenë pn
Tepelenë
town

Teramo pn
Teramo
capital
province

Terence pn
Terenzio
male given name

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ pn
Teresa
female given name

Teresian adj
teresiano

Terni pn
Terni
province
town

Terpander pn
Terpandro
Ancient Greek name

Terpsichore /ˌtəːpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Tersicore
Greek mythology: one of the nine muses

Terramycin n
terramicina

Tertiary adj
terziario
of the first part of the Cenozoic era

Tertiary pn
terziario
first part of the Cenozoic era

Tethys /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
Teti
moon of Saturn

Tetragrammaton pn
tetragramma
the four Hebrew letters }}, used as the ineffable name of God

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
teutonico
relating to the ancient Germanic people
having qualities regarded as typical of German people

Teutonic Knights pn
Cavalieri Teutonici Ordine Teutonico
order

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ adj
texano
of or pertaining to Texas

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ n
texano
an inhabitant or a resident of Texas

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ pn
Texas
a state of the United States of America

Thaddaeus pn
Taddeo
male given name
the Apostle

Thai /taɪ/ adj
tailandese thailandese
of or pertaining to Thailand

Thai /taɪ/ n
tailandese thailandese
language
tailandese tailandesi
person from Thailand or of Thai origin

Thaification n
thaificazione
assimilation

Thailand /ˈtaɪ̯lænd/ pn
Tailandia Thailandia
country in Southeast Asia

Thais pn
Taide Taisia
female given name

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Tamigi
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Tanato
Thanatos, the god of death

Thanetian pn
Thanetiano

Thanksgiving pn
giorno del ringraziamento
Thanksgiving Day

Thatcherism pn
thatcherismo
political ideology of Thatcher's governments

Thatcherite /ˈθætʃəɹaɪt/ adj
thatcheriano
of or relating to Thatcherism
supporting Thatcherism

Thatcherite /ˈθætʃəɹaɪt/ n
thatcheriana thatcheriano thatcherista
advocate of Thatcherism

The Call of South Africa pn
La chiamata del Sud-Africa
a former national anthem of South Africa

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
fine
end of a story

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Aia L'Aia
Dutch city

Theban adj
tebano
pertaining to Thebes

Thebes /θibz/ pn
Tebe
Any of two important cities in antiquity, either in Greece or Egypt.

Theobald /ˈtɪbəɫd/ /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
Teobaldo
male given name

Theodora pn
Teodora
female given name

Theodore pn
Teodoro
male given name

Theodosia pn
Teodosia
female given name

Theodosian adj
teodosiano

Theodosius pn
Teodosio
male given name

Theophilus pn
Teofilo
biblical character
male given name

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
termidoro
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Thermopylae /θəɹˈmɒpɨliː/ pn
Termopili
narrow pass in eastern Greece

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ /ˈθɪəɹɒn/ /θəˈɹoʊn/ pn
Terone
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Tessalonicesi
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Salonicco
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθesəli/ pn
Tessaglia
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Teti
the mother of Achilles

Thiene pn
Thiene
city in Italy

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
thing ting
public assembly

Third Reich pn
terzo Reich Terzo Reich
Germany under the Nazi regime

Third World pn
terzo mondo
countries not alligned with the west or east during the cold war
developing countries

Third-Worldism n
terzomondismo

Third-Worldist adj
terzomondista

Thomas /ˈtɑm.əs/ /ˈtɒm.əs/ pn
Tommaso
biblical Apostle
given name
surname

Thomism n
tomismo
the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas

Thomist n
tomista
follower or advocate of Thomism

Thomson pn
Di Tommaso Tommasi
surname

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Tracia
historical and geographic area in southeast Europe

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Mignolina Pollicina
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thurgau pn
Canton Turgovia
Canton

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪndʒiə/ pn
Turingia
state

Thuringian /θjʊˈɹɪndʒɪən/ n
turingese
a native or inhabitant of Thuringia

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
giovedì
day of the week

Tianjin pn
Tianjin Tientsin
city in China

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tevere
river

Tiberius /tɪˈbɛɹiʊs/ pn
Tiberio
given name

Tibet /tɪˈbet/ pn
Tibet
region in Inner Asia

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
tibetano
a language

Tibetan Mastiff n
mastino tibetano
Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan antelope n
antilope tibetana chiru
Pantholops hodgsonii

Tibetan fox n
volpe tibetana
Vulpes ferrilata

Tibetological adj
tibetologico
relating to Tibetology

Ticino pn
Canton Ticino
canton of Switzerland

Tiepolesque adj
tiepolesco

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Terra del Fuoco
archipelago between Chile and Argentina

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
tigrigna
language

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigri
river in Southwest Asia

Timau pn
Timau
village in Italy

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
city in Romania

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timoteo
companion of Paul
books in the New Testament
male given name

Tinkerbell n
Campanellino Trilli Trilli Campanellino
fictional fairy

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
capital city of Albania

Tirzah pn
Tersa
biblical place
biblical woman

Tisza pn
Tibisco
a river

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
Titano
mythological giant

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titano
moon of Saturn

Titania /taɪˈteɪni.ə/ /tɪˈtɑːni.ə/ pn
Titania
moon of Uranus

Titanomachy /ˌtaɪtəˈnɒməki/ pn
titanomachia
mythological war between Titans and Olympian gods

Tithonian pn
Tithoniano
age 152.1-145Ma ago

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Tiziano
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titianesque /tɪʃəˈnɛsk/ adj
tizianesco
suggesting Titian's style

Titoism n
titoismo
socialist ideology

Titoist adj
titoista
of or relating to Titoism
of, relating to, or resembling w:Josip Broz Tito

Titoist n
titoista
a person who accepts the philosophy of Titoism

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Tito
biblical character
book of the Bible
male given name

Tivoli /ˈtɪvəli/ /ˈtɪvəlɪ/ pn
Tivoli
city in Lazio, Italy

Toarcian pn
Toarciano

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobia
biblical character
male given name

Toblerone /ˈtoʊbləɹoʊn/ n
Toblerone
A chocolate bar having triangular wedges

Tocquevillian adj
tocquevilliano
of or characteristic of Tocqueville

Togo pn
Togo
Togolese Republic

Tokelau pn
Tokelau
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Tokyo /toʊ.ki.oʊ/ /təʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokyo Tokio
capital of Japan

Tokyoite adj
edochiano
relating to Tokyo

Tokyoite n
edochiano edochiana
person from Tokyo

Tolyatti /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ pn
Togliatti
city

Tom Thumb pn
Pollicino
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Tizio, Caio e Sempronio
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people

Tonga /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tony /ˈtoʊni/ pn
Tonio Tony
male given name

Torah /tɔːɹə/ pn
Torà
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Toronto /təˈɹɒn(t)oʊ/ pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Tortonian n
Tortoniano

Tosk pn
tosco
Tosk

Toulouse pn
Tolosa
a city in France

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ pn
Giro di Francia Tour de France
annual long-distance cycling race through France

Tower of Babel pn
Torre di Babele
tower erected at Babel

Tower of London pn
Torre di Londra
a fortress in London

Toyger n
gatto Toyger

Trabzon pn
Trebisonda
port in Turkey

Traditional Chinese pn
cinese tradizionale
Chinese written using traditional characters

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪd͡ʒən/ pn
Traiano
the Roman emperor

Trana pn
Trana
A municipality in Piedmont

Trans-Siberian adj
transiberiano
across Siberia

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistria
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transtiberine adj
trasteverino
located beyond the river Tiber

Transylvania /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transilvania
Transylvania

Trapani pn
Trapani
city
province

Trappist n
trappista
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Tremadocian n
Tremadociano

Trentino pn
Trentino
province of Italy

Trentino-Alto Adige pn
Trentino-Alto Adige
region

Trento pn
Trento
city
province

Treschè Conca pn
Treschè Conca
village in Italy

Treviso pn
Treviso
province
town

Triangulum Australe pn
Triangolo Australe
constellation

Tricolor pn
Tricolore
Italian flag

Trier pn
Treviri
city in Germany

Trieste pn
Trieste
city
province

Triestine adj
triestino
of, from or relating to Trieste

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad e Tobago
country

Trinidadian n
trinidadiana trinidadiano
a person from Trinidad

Trinitarian adj
trinitario
believing in the Trinity

Trinity pn
trinità
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Tripoli
capital of Libya

Tripolitania pn
Tripolitania
historic region

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Tristano
male given name

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Tritone
seventh moon of Neptune

Troad /ˈtɹəʊ.æd/ pn
Troade
historical term for peninsula in modern Turkey

Trojan War pn
guerra di Troia
mythological war

Trojan horse n
cavallo di Troia trojan
computing: malicious program

Trojan horse pn
cavallo di Troia
epic wooden horse

Tromsø pn
Tromsø
municipality in Norway

Tropic of Cancer pn
Tropico del Cancro
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator

Trotskyism n
trotskismo trotschismo
left-wing political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troia
an ancient city

Troödos pn
Troodos
mountain range

Trumpism n
trumpismo
characteristic uttering

Trumpism pn
trumpismo
the philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump

Trumpist n
trumpista

Tsakonian adj
tsaconico zaconico

Tube pn
la metropolitana di Londra
informal: the London underground

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ n
martedì
day of the week

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Tunisi
capital of Tunisia

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Tunisia
Republic of Tunisia

Tunisian adj
tunisino
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian n
tunisino
person from Tunisia

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ pn
Torino
city
province

Turinese adj
torinese
of or relating to Turin

Turinese n
torinese
a person from Turin

Turing machine n
macchina di Turing
abstract machine

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
turco turca
a person from Turkey

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turchia
country at intersection of Europe and Asia

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ adj
turco
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ n
turco
official language of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish Angora n
gatto Turkish Angora

Turkish Van n
gatto Turkish Van gatto Turkish Vankedisi

Turkish alphabet pn
alfabeto turco
the alphabet used in the Turkish language

Turkish coffee n
caffè turco
type of coffee

Turkish delight n
lokum
confection

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistan
Central Asian country

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Isole Turks e Caicos
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
toscano
of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ n
toscana toscano
person from or inhabitant of Tuscany

Tuscan porterhouse n
bistecca alla fiorentina

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscana
region in Italy

Tutankhamon /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutankhamon
Egyptian Pharaoh

Tuvalu /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
country in Oceania

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
Pincopanco e Pancopinco pappa e ciccia
people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly

Twelve Days of Christmas n
Dodici giorni di Natale
the season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany

Twelve Labours of Hercules pn
dodici fatiche di Ercole
the series of labours

Twin Towers pn
Torri Gemelle
the two main buildings of the World Trade Center

Tyche pn
Tiche
Greek goddess of luck/fortune

Tyndallization n
tindalizzazione

TypeScript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ pn
TypeScript
scripting programming language

Typhon /ˈtaɪfɒn/ pn
Tifone
monster with 100 heads

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tiro
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia

Tyrian purple adj
porpora
colour

Tyrian purple n
porpora
dye

Tyrol /tɪˈɹoʊl/ pn
Tirolo
state in the west of Austria

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Mar Tirreno
Part of the Mediterranean Sea

Tyrtaeus pn
Tirteo
Ancient Greek name

UEFA /juˈeɪfə/ pn
UEFA
Union of European Football Associations

UFO /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
OVNI UFO ufo
an unidentified flying object

UK pn
RU
abbreviation of United Kingdom

UN pn
ONU
United Nations

UNESCO /juːˈnɛskoʊ/ pn
Unesco
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

US American n
statunitense
inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America

US Virgin Islands pn
Isole Vergini americane
Country in the Caribbean

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
U.S.A.
United States of America

USB adapter n
adattatore USB
controller that plugs into a USB port

USB port n
porta USB
port for USB connection

Udine pn
Udine
capital
province

Udmurtia pn
Udmurtia
a republic of Russia in the Caucasus region

Uganda /juˈɡændə/ pn
Uganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ adj
ugandese
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ n
ugandese
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ugaritic pn
ugaritico
language

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ pn
Ucraina
Eastern European country

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ adj
ucraino ucraina
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ n
ucraino ucraina ucraine ucraini
ethnic/citizen
ucraino
language

Ulcinj pn
Dulcigno
City

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Ulrico Ulderico
male given name

Ulrica pn
Ulrica
female given name

Ultima Thule pn
Ultima Thule

Uluru /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluṟu
giant rock in Australia

Umbria pn
Umbria
region of Italy

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ adj
umbro
relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ n
umbro umbra
an inhabitant of Umbria

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ pn
umbro
language

Umbriel pn
Umbriel
moon of Uranus

Uncle Sam pn
Zio Sam
personification of the US government

Uncle Scrooge n
Paperone paperone
rich miser

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkəʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
series of computer encoding standards

Unitarian Universalism pn
unitariani universalisti
religion which encourages theological liberalism

Unitarianism n
unitarianismo
the religious belief that God is a single person

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Emirati Arabi Uniti
country in the Middle East

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Regno Unito Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna e Irlanda del Nord
Kingdom in Europe

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna
United Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna e Irlanda
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland pn
Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna e Irlanda del Nord
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Nations pn
Nazioni Unite Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite
international coalition

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
Consiglio economico e sociale delle Nazioni Unite
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ pn
Stati Uniti
the United States

United States Virgin Islands pn
Isole Vergini americane
a US overseas territory in the Caribbean

United States of America /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɪ̈kə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Stati Uniti d'America SUA Stati Uniti
country in North America

United Statesian adj
statunitense
of or pertaining to the United States of America

Universiade n
universiade
a sport event

Upper Austria pn
Alta Austria
state of Austria

Upper Normandy pn
Alta Normandia
former region of France

Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Uppsala
city in eastern central Sweden

Ural pn
Ural
river

Ural Mountains pn
Urali
mountains

Urania /jʊˈɹeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Urania
the Muse of astronomy

Uranus /ˈjuɹənəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Urano
planet
god of the sky and heavens

Urban pn
Urbano
male given name

Urbana pn
Urbana
town in Italy

Uri pn
Canton Uri
canton of Switzerland

Uriah pn
Uria
biblical character
male given name

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Orsa maggiore Orsa Maggiore
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Orsa minore
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursula pn
Orsola Ursula
female given name

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguaiano uruguaiana
of Uruguay

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ n
uruguaiano uruguaiana
a person from Uruguay

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ adj
usoniano
of Usonian architecture
statunitense
of the USA

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ n
statunitense
a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ pn
Utah
a state of the United States of America

Utican adj
uticense
Of or from Utica

Utraquism n
utraquismo
moderate Hussitism

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ pn
Utrecht
city in the Netherlands
province of the Netherlands

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uyghur /uj.ˈɡuɹ/ /uj.ˈɡʊə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ n
uiguro
member of ethnic group

Uyghur /uj.ˈɡuɹ/ /uj.ˈɡʊə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ pn
uiguro
language

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Uzbekistan
Republic of Uzbekistan

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
IVA
value-added tax

Vadodara pn
Vadodara
city in India

Vaishnavism pn
visnuismo
a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Vishnu

Valais pn
Canton Vallese
A canton

Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valencia
capital of the Valencian Community
city in Venezuela

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ adj
valenciano
from or relating to Valencia

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ n
valenciana valenciano
inhabitant of Valencia

Valencian Community pn
Comunità Valenciana Comunità Valenzana Valencia Valenza Valenzia
autonomous community in Spain

Valens pn
Valente
a Roman cognomen

Valentina pn
Valentina
female given name

Valentine n
Valentino
male given name

Valentine's Day pn
San Valentino
Saint Valentine's Day

Valerian pn
Valeriano
a Roman cognomen

Valerie pn
Valeria
female given name

Valerius pn
Valerio
male given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ pn
Valalla Valhalla Walhalla
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Val d'Aosta Valle d'Aosta
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta pn
La Valletta Valletta
capital of Malta

Valley of the Kings pn
Valle dei Re
Egyptian valley known for its tombs

Valley of the Sun pn
Valle del sole
Term for the Phoenix metropolitan area

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Vanessa
female given name

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ pn
Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu

Varese pn
Varese
capital
province

Varsovian adj
varsaviano
of, from or relating to Warsaw

Varsovian n
varsaviano
someone from Warsaw

Varus pn
Varo
a Roman cognomen

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
vaticano
Relating to the Vatican City state

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Vaticano
state

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Città del Vaticano
State of the Vatican City

Vaticanian n
vaticano
a person from Vatican City

Vaucluse pn
Vaucluse
département

Vaud pn
Canton Vaud
A canton

Vedic /ˈveɪdɪk/ adj
vedico
Of or pertaining to the Vedas

Vedic Sanskrit pn
vedico
language

Veii pn
Veio
Etruscan city

Vela pn
Vele
constellation

Vendean adj
vandeano
Of or from the Vendée

Vendée /vɑ̃ˈde/ pn
Vandea
département

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
vendemmiaio vendemmiale vendemmiatore
the first month of the French Republican Calendar

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
veneziano veneto
relating to Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
veneziano veneziana
inhabitant of Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
veneto
Romance language spoken in Veneto
veneziano
form of Venetian spoken in Venice

Venetian blind n
veneziana
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats

Venetic /vəˈnetɪk/ pn
lingua venetica venetico
Venetic language

Veneto pn
Veneto
a region in northern Italy

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
country

Venezuelan adj
venezuelano
of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people

Venezuelan n
venezuelano venezuelana
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
Venezia
city and province in Italy
empire

Venn diagram n
diagramma di Eulero-Venn
diagram representing sets by circles

Ventimiglia pn
Ventimiglia
town

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
ventoso
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ pn
Venere
planet
goddess

Venus flytrap n
pigliamosche
Dionaea muscipula

Venus' comb n
acicula comune
Scandix pecten-veneris

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ adj
venusiano
of Venus
of Venusians

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ n
venusiana venusiano
inhabitant of Venus

Venusian /vəˈnjuː.si.ən/ /vəˈnjuː.sjən/ pn
venusiano
language

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola pn
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
province

Vercelli pn
Vercelli
town, province

Vercingetorix pn
Vercingetorige
Gallic chieftain

Verdian adj
verdiano
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Verdi

Vermont /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Vermont
a state in the United States

Verona /vɪˈɹəʊnə/ pn
Verona
city straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy
province in the Veneto region of northern Italy

Veronese adj
veronese

Veronica pn
Veronica
female given name

Versailles /vəɹˈsaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Versailles
suburb of Paris

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Vespasiano
Roman cognomen

Vespers pn
vespro
A Christian service held in the late afternoon or early evening

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesuvio
volcano in Italy

Vibo Valentia pn
Vibo Valentia
province

Vicentine /vaɪˈsɛntaɪn/ /vʌɪˈsɛntʌɪn/ adj
vicentino
of or pertaining to Vicenza

Vicentine /vaɪˈsɛntaɪn/ /vʌɪˈsɛntʌɪn/ n
vicentino
native or inhabitant of Vicenza

Vicenza pn
Vicenza
city or province in Veneto, Italy

Victor pn
Vittorio Vittore
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Vittoria
female given name
Queen Victoria

Victoria Falls pn
Cascate Vittoria
waterfall in Africa

Victory Day n
Giorno della Vittoria
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Vienna
capital of Austria

Vienna sausage n
hot dog salsiccia di Francoforte salsicciotto di Francoforte würstel
würstel
spicy smoked link sausage type wiener (short for wienerwurst), associated with the Austrian capital Vienna

Vietnam /(ˌ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ pn
Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia

Vietnam War pn
guerra del Vietnam
war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
vietnamita
language
Vietnamese person

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
vichingo
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Vilnius pn
Vilnius Vilna
capital of Lithuania

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ pn
Vincenzo
male given name

Viola pn
Viola
female given name

Violet pn
Viola Violetta
female given name

Virgil pn
Virgilio
Roman writer
male given name

Virgilian adj
virgiliano
of or pertaining to Virgil

Virgin pn
la Vergine
Mary, the mother of Jesus
constellation or star sign

Virgin Islands pn
Isole Vergini
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Vergine Maria Madonna
mother of Christ

Virginia /vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia
state

Virginia creeper n
vite vergine
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ pn
Vergine
astrological sign
constellation

Visean pn
Viséano
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnu
the god

Visigoth n
visigoto
member of an East Germanic tribe

Vistula /ˈvɪstʃʊlə/ pn
Vistola
Polish river

Viterbo pn
Viterbo
capital
province

Vitus pn
Vito
male given name

Vixen pn
Guizzo
reindeer of Santa Claus

Vladika n
vladika
historical ruler of Montenegro

Vladimir /ˈvlæd.ɪm.iə(ɹ)/ pn
Vladimir
Russian city
Vladimiro
male given name

Vltava /vəlˈtɑːvə/ pn
Moldava
a major river in the Czech Republic

Volgograd pn
Volgogrado Volgograd
Volgograd

Voltairean adj
volterriano
of or pertaining to François-Marie Arouet, pen name Voltaire

Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Vosgi
mountain range in France

Votic pn
voto
language

Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ pn
Giro di Spagna Vuelta a España
annual cycling race in Spain

Vulcanalia pn
vulcanalie

Vulgar Latin pn
latino volgare
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ pn
Vulgata
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Volpetta
autumn constellation

Vänern pn
Vänern
Swedish lake

Vé pn
Vé
Norse mythological figure

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
OMS
World Health Organization

WIPO /ˈwaɪpəʊ/ pn
OMPI
World Intellectual Property Organization

WTF phraseologicalUnit
che cavolo che cazzo
What the fuck

WTO pn
OMC
World Trade Organization

Wadden Sea pn
mare dei Wadden
Wadden Sea

Wahhabism pn
wahhabismo wahabismo
branch of Sunni Islam

Wahhabite n
wahabita
follower of Wahhabism

Waldemar pn
Valdemaro
male given name

Waldensian adj
valdese
of or pertaining to the Waldenses

Waldensian n
valdese
one who holds the doctrines of the Waldenses

Wales /weɪlz/ pn
Galles
a constituent nation of the UK

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Valacchia
region in Romania

Wallis and Futuna pn
Wallis e Futuna
an overseas territory of France in Oceania

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Vallonia
a region

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ adj
vallone
referring to the French-speaking people of southern Belgium

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ n
vallone
an inhabitant of Wallonia

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
vallone
Romance language

Walpurgis night n
Notte di Valpurga
Walpurgis Night

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Gualtiero
male given name

Warholian adj
warholiano
of or pertaining to Andy Warhol

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Varsavia
capital city of Poland

Washington, D.C. pn
Washington
federal capital of the United States of America

Way of the Cross n
Via Crucis
series of images

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ n
mercoledì
day of the week

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Repubblica di Weimar
Germany between 1919 and 1933

Wellerism n
wellerismo
proverb

Wellington /ˈwelɘŋtɘn/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ pn
Wellington
capital of New Zealand

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
gallese
of or pertaining to Wales
of or pertaining to the Welsh language

Wenceslaus pn
Venceslao
male given name

Wendy /ˈwɛn.di/ /ˈwɪndi/ pn
Wendy
female given name

Wendy house n
casetta giocattolo
toy house for children to play in

Wernicke's area n
area di Wernicke
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus

West Bank pn
Cisgiordania
territory

West Berlin pn
Berlino Ovest
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990

West Frisian pn
frisone occidentale
language spoken in Friesland
the Western Frisian dialect of Dutch

West German adj
tedesca-occidentale tedesco-occidentale
from or pertaining to West Germany

West German n
tedesca-occidentale tedesco-occidentale
person who comes from or lives in West Germany

West Indies pn
Antille Indie Occidentali
islands of the Caribbean sea

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia Occidentale
US state

Western Asia pn
Asia occidentale
the westernmost subregion of Asia

Western Europe pn
Europa occidentale
Western Europe

Western Sahara pn
Sahara Occidentale
a territory in northern Africa

Western Wall pn
Muro Occidentale Muro del Pianto
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple

Western concert flute n
flauto traverso
transverse woodwind instrument made of metal or wood

Westminster Abbey pn
Abbazia di Westminster
large Gothic church

Westminster Cathedral pn
Cattedrale di Westminster
chuerch

Westphalia /wɛstˈfeɪljə/ pn
Westfalia
province of Germany

Westphalian n
Westfaliano
geological period

Wheel of Fortune pn
La Ruota Della Fortuna
television game show

White House pn
Casa Bianca
(idiomatic) the US presidency
the official residence of the President of the United States of America

White Sea pn
Mar Bianco
a sea to the northwest of Russia

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
Wikipedia
online encyclopedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
wikipediano
of or relating to Wikipedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
wikipediano wikipediana
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia

Wiktionarian n
wiktionarista
A person who contributes to Wiktionary

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃənɹɪ/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ɾi/ pn
Wikizionario
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language

Wild Hunt n
caccia selvaggia
folk myth

Wild West pn
Far West
western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement

Wilhelmina pn
Guglielma Guglielmina
female form of William

William /ˈwɪljəm/ pn
Guglielmo
male given name

Williams pn
Di Guglielmo
surname meaning "son of William"

Windy City pn
Città del Vento
nickname for Chicago

Winnie the Pooh pn
Ninni Puf Winnie Pooh Winnie Puh
the fictional bear

Winter Triangle pn
Triangolo Invernale
a bright asterism of the northern winter sky

Winterthur pn
Winterthur
city

Wisconsin /wəsˈkɑnsən/ /wəˈskɑnsən/ /wɪnˈskɑnsən/ /wɪsˈkɑnsɪn/ pn
Wisconsin
state of the United States of America

Wisconsinite n
abitante dello Wisconsin
person from Wisconsin

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
male given name

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔːs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
salsa Worcestershire
English condiment

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Verbo
Creative word of God

Wordian pn
Wordiano
A subdivision of the Permian period.

World Heritage Site n
patrimonio dell'umanità
place listed by UNESCO as being of significance

World Trade Organization pn
OMC Organizzazione Mondiale del Commercio
World Trade Organization

World War I pn
Prima guerra mondiale Grande Guerra
war

World War II pn
Seconda guerra mondiale
war from 1939 to 1945

World War III pn
Terza Guerra Mondiale
hypothetical world war (World War III)

Worms /vɔɹmz/ /vɔːmz/ pn
Vormazia Worms
a city in Germany

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Breslavia
a city in southwestern Poland

Wuchiapingian pn
Wuchiapingiano
A subdivision of the Permian period.

Wyandot n
Uroni
urone
a member of the Wyandot people

Wymysorys pn
vilamoviano
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
Wyoming
US state

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ adj
radiografico
of or having to do with X-rays

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
radiografia
photograph made with X-rays
xeres
the letter "X" in ICAO spelling alphabet

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
radiografare schermografare
to take a radiograph of

Xanthippe /zænˈθɪpiː/ n
Santippe
ill-tempered woman

Xavier /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪvɪə/ pn
Saverio
male given name

Xenocrates pn
Senocrate
philosopher

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
Senofane
a Greek philosopher and a poet

Xenophon pn
Senofonte
historian and philosopher

Xerxes /ˈzɜk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ pn
Serse
Xerxes I of Persia

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ n
lingua xhosa
Xhosa language

Yalta pn
Jalta Yalta
city in Crimea

Yandex /ˈjan.dɛks/ pn
Yandex
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Yangtze /ˈjæŋ(t)si/ pn
Fiume Azzurro
river

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ n
yankee
native or inhabitant of the USA

Yap pn
Yap
an island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia

Yaroslavl pn
Jaroslavl'
city

Yazidism pn
yazidismo
religion

Yellow Sea pn
Mar Giallo
Asian sea

Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ pn
Yemen
Republic of Yemen

Yemeni adj
yemenita
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni n
yemenita
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Yerevan
the capital and largest city of Armenia

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ adj
yiddish
of or pertaining to the Yiddish language

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
yiddish
language

Yorkshire fog n
bambagiona
all, perennial grass, Holcus lanatus

Young's modulus n
modulo di Young
coefficient of elasticity of a solid

Your Highness pronoun
Sua Altezza
a title of respect used to address a prince or princess

Your Majesty pronoun
Sua Maestà Vostra Maestà
Title of respect

Ypres /ˈiːpɹə/ pn
Ipro
City in Flanders

Ypresian pn
Ypresiano
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Yucatán pn
Yucatán
a state in Mexico

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Jugoslavia Iugoslavia
former country in the Balkans

Yule log n
ceppo di Natale ceppo natalizio ciocco di Natale ciocco natalizio
log burned on Christmas Eve
tronchetto di Natale
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
Južno-Sachalinsk
city in Russia

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Zaccaria
male given name

Zadar pn
Zara
A city in Croatia

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagabria
capital of Croatia

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ pn
lo Zaire
former name of DR of Congo

Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Zante Zacinto
Greek island, the third largest of the Ionian Islands

Zambia pn
Zambia
country in Southern Africa

Zambian adj
zambiano
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language

Zanclean pn
Zancleano
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch.

Zannone /t͡saˈnəʊneɪ/ pn
Zannone
island in the Tyrrhenian Sea

Zanzibar pn
Zanzibar
island region

Zaragoza pn
Saragozza
city in Spain

Zealand pn
Zelanda
Danish island

Zebedee pn
Zebedeo
biblical character

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Zaccaria
king of Israel
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
book of the Bible
father of John the Baptist

Zeeland pn
Zelanda
province

Zeelandic pn
dialetto zelandese
language

Zemfira [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
transliteration of }}

Zeno /ˈziːnoʊ/ pn
Zenone
Greek name

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sofonia
book of the Bible

Zephyr pn
Zefiro
Greek god

Zermelo set theory n
teoria degli insiemi di Zermelo
early axiomatisation of set theory

Zerubbabel pn
Zorobabele
a governor of the Persian Province of Judah, who led the first group of Jews returned from the Babylonian Captivity

Zeuxis /ˈzjuːksɪs/ pn
Zeusi
given name

Zhdanovism n
zdanovismo
The political and cultural doctrine of Andrei Zhdanov

Zhdanovist adj
zdanovista
Relating to, or characteristic of Zhdanovism

Zhdanovist n
zdanovista
A supporter of Zhdanovism

Zhukov pn
Žukov
Russian surname

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabwe
Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean adj
zimbabwese
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people

Zimbabwean n
zimbabwese
а person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent

Zionist n
sionista
advocate of Zionism

Zipporah pn
Sefora
biblical character

Zolian /ˈzəʊlɪən/ adj
zoliano
of or relating to Émile Zola

Zoroaster /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Zoroastro
founder of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ pn
zoroastrismo
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zouave /zwɑv/ n
zuavo
Kabyle or French soldiers in Kabyle dress

Zug pn
Canton Zugo
canton
Zug
town

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
zulù
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ n
zulù
language
member of the Zulu people
African ethnic group
Zara
the letter "Z" in ICAO spelling alphabet

Zurich /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zurigo
city
canton

Zwergspitz n
volpino
Pomeranian Dwarf-Spitz

Zwinglian adj
zwingliano
relating to Zwingli

Zwinglian n
zwingliano
a follower of Zwingli

a /eɪ/ /æɪ/ /ə/ n
a
name of the letter A, a

a bad penny always turns up proverb
l'erba cattiva non muore mai
unwanted person or thing reappears

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
meglio un uovo oggi che una gallina domani
small but certain advantage is preferable

a bit much n
esagerazione
More than is reasonable

a camel is a horse designed by a committee proverb
un cammello è un cavallo disegnato da un comitato
critique on committees

a cappella /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
una catena è resistente solo quanto il suo anello debole
aphorism

a closed mouth catches no flies proverb
un bel tacer non fu mai scritto
It's best not to talk too much

a cold day in July n
alle calende greche mai quando gli asini voleranno
an event that will never happen

a contented mind is a perpetual feast proverb
chi si accontenta gode
contentment derives from attitude more than circumstances

a few determiner
alcuni pochi
a small number of

a few pronoun
pochi un pò di
a small number of things

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ adv
a fortiori

a friend in need is a friend indeed proverb
gli amici si vedono nel momento del bisogno
someone who helps you in your time of need is a real friend

a good beginning makes a good ending proverb
chi ben comincia è a metà dell'opera
good beginnings promise a good end

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
un viaggio di mille miglia comincia con il primo passo
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
chi nasce tondo non può morire quadrato il lupo perde il pelo ma non il vizio
one cannot change one's own nature

a lie has no legs proverb
Le bugie hanno le gambe corte
you can't get away with a lie

a little adv
un poco un po'
to a small extent or degree

a little bird told me phraseologicalUnit
un uccellino mi ha detto che...
idiomatic

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ adv
spesso
often
molto
very much

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ n
molto
a large amount

a man is known by the company he keeps proverb
dimmi con chi vai e ti dirò chi sei
people are similar in character to their friends

a new broom sweeps clean proverb
scopa nuova scopa bene
new management will often make radical changes

a nod is as good as a wink proverb
a buon intenditor poche parole
the hint, suggestion etc can be understood without further explaining

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
un'immagine vale più di mille parole
visualisation is better than verbal description

a priori adj
a priori preconcetto teorico
(logic) based on hypothesis rather than experiment.

a priori adv
a priori
derived by logic

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
meglio prevenire che curare prevenire è meglio che curare è meglio prevenire che curare
a timely effort can prevent larger problems

a watched pot never boils proverb
il desiderio rende lunga l'attesa

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle phraseologicalUnit
una donna senza un uomo è come un pesce senza bicicletta
a woman is capable of living a complete and independent life

a- /ə/ prefix
a-
not, without, opposite of

a.m. adv
mattina
before noon

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
oritteropo
mammal

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
protele
the mammal species Proteles cristatus

abaca /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/ n
abaca
plant

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
indietro
backwards
di dietro dietro
in the rear
a collo
said of sails pressed backward

abacus /əˈbɑk.əs/ /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ n
abaco credenza
board for holding cups, etc
abaco pallottoliere
calculating frame
abaco abbaco
uppermost member of the capital of a column
obsolete: tray of sand for calculating

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ n
abalone
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ n
abbandono
a giving up to natural impulses

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ v
bandire
to cast out, expel, reject
abbandonare
to leave behind or desert; to forsake
to give up control of, surrender

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
abbandonato
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted

abandoning n
abbandono
abandoning

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
abbandono
act of abandoning
voluntary leaving of a person
abbandono abnegazione
careless freedom
abbandono rinuncia
cessation of service
rinuncia
maritime law: relinquishment of a property to underwriters
refusal to receive freight
relinquishment of a right, claim or privilege

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
abasia
incapacity to walk

abastard v
imbastardire
To abastardize

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
ridurre
to bring down or reduce to a lower state

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
riduzione
the act of abating or the state of being abated

abaton n
abato abaton
enclosure in the temple of Asclepios where patients slept

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
macello mattatoio
public slaughterhouse

abbess /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
badessa
female superior of a nunnery

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
abbazia badia
monastery headed by an abbot
church of a monastery

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
abate
superior or head of an abbey or monastery

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.ət/ v
abbreviare
to make shorter

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
abbreviato
shortened

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
riassunto
abridged version of a document
abbreviazione
act or result of shortening or reducing
music: one or more dashes through the stem of a note
abbreviazione abbreviatura acronimo
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase

abciximab n
abciximab
antiplatelet drug

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
abdicare
to renounce a throne or other high office
to surrender or relinquish as sovereign power; to withdraw from filling or exercising
to disclaim and expel from family
to reject, cast off, discard

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
abdicazione
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder

abdomen /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
addome
belly

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
addominale
of or pertaining to the abdomen

abducens nerve /æbˈduˌsɛnz nɚv/ n
nervo abducente
nerve

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ v
abdurre
to draw away from its ordinary position
rapire sequestrare sottrarre
to take away

abduction /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
rapimento
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being
rapimento sequestro
leading away, carrying away
abduzione
logic: type of syllogism
physiology: movement separating limb from axis

abductive /æbˈdʌk.tɪv/ adj
abduttore
anatomy
abduttivo
logic

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
a letto
in bed, or on the bed

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ n
gruppo abeliano
group in which the group operation is commutative

abelmosk /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ n
abelmosco
A. moschatus

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ adj
aberrante
deviating from the norm
deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal
straying from the right way

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
aberrazione deviazione
act of wandering or deviation; abnormality
aberrazione
astronomy: small periodical change of position of heavenly bodies
optics: convergence to different foci
zoology, botany: atypical development or structure
alienazione
partial alienation of reason

aberrometry n
aberrometria

abessive case n
caso abessivo
case used to express the lack of something

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
favoreggiare incoraggiare istigare
to assist or encourage in crime
sostenere
to support, uphold, or aid

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ n
complice
accomplice
agitatore agitatrice aizzatore aizzatrice favoreggiatore favoreggiatrice
inciter

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
sospensione
suspension; temporary suppression

abeyant /əˈbeɪ(ə)nt/ adj
in sospeso
being in a state of abeyance

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
aborrire abominare
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrent /æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ adj
contrario contro incompatibile
contrary or discordant
disgustoso odioso ripugnante
detesting; showing abhorrence

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
sopportare tollerare
bear patiently; tolerate
endure without yielding
dimorare abitare risiedere vivere
dwell
dimorare risiedere stare
stay
aspettare attendere
wait in expectation

abide by v
adeguarsi attenersi conformarsi a sottostare
accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it
mantenere rimanere fedele
remain faithful to something or someone

abiding /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ adj
duraturo persistente
continue

abietic /ˌæb.iˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
abietico
related to abietic acid or its deratives
related to fir trees

abigeat n
abigeato
theft of cattle

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
capacità abilità
a skill or competence
abilità
quality or state of being able

abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
abiogenesi archeobiosi autogonia
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter

abiosphere n
abiosfera

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ adj
abbietto
Sunk to a low condition; down in spirit or hope

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
abbietto
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition

abjure /æbˈdʒʊɹ/ v
abiurare
to renounce with solemnity
to renounce upon oath

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
ablativo
applied to one of the cases of the noun in other language

ablative case n
ablativo
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ n
apofonia
substitution of one root vowel for another

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
fiammeggiante in fiamme
on fire

able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adj
capace
permitted to
abile
skillful

ablegation n
ablegazione
expulsion, banishment

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
abilismo
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ablet n
alborella alburno
a small fresh-water fish

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
abluzione
the act of washing or cleansing
Roman Catholic Church: a small quantity of wine and water
abluzioni
the water used in cleansing

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ adv
abilmente
with great ability

abnegation /ˈæb.nɪˈɡɘɪ.ʃn̩/ n
abnegazione
denial; renunciation

abnormal /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
anormale anomalo
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms
not conforming to rule or system

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ n
anomalia anormalità
state of being abnormal

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adv
anormalmente
In an abnormal manner

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
a bordo
on board

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ n
dimora residenza domicilio
slightly dated: residence
dimora residenza soggiorno
stay or continuance in a place; sojourn

abolish /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
abolire
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
abolizione

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
abolizionismo
opinion in favor of the abolition of something

abolitionist /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ n
abolizionista
person who favors the abolition

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
abomaso
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
odioso abominabile detestabile efferato
hateful; detestable; loathsome

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
abominevole uomo delle nevi
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas

abominably /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ adv
abominevolmente
in an abominable manner

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌnəɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/ v
abominare
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
aborigeno
original; indigenous

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
aborigeno
aboriginal inhabitant of a country

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
interrompere fermare
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion
abortire interrompere
to cause a premature termination
abortire fallire
to miscarry

aborted adj
terminato

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ adj
abortivo
producing miscarriage

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ n
abortivo
agent that causes premature delivery

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
aborto
act of inducing abortion
induced abortion
miscarriage
something ugly
the act of aborting a project, etc
abortivo
immature product of an untimely birth

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ n
abortito abortivo

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
abbondare essere abbondante
to be copiously supplied
to be plentiful

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ adv
intorno
here and there

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ preposition
riguardo riguardando su
concerned with, engaged in
riguardando
concerning
vicino
in the immediate neighborhood of
vicino a
near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity
circa
on every side of
stare per
on the point or verge of

about time adv
era ora
far past the desired time

about to phraseologicalUnit
in procinto di stare per sul punto di
indicating imminence

about turn /əˈbaʊt tɚn/ n
dietro front dietrofront
about face
dietro front voltagabbana
change of opinion

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ n
dietro front dietrofront
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction
voltafaccia banderuola voltagabbana
reversal of direction or attitude

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
cambiare casacca fare il voltafaccia fare il voltagabbana
to change opinion or attitude
fare dietrofront
to turn 180 degrees

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
sopra par

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
sopra
in or to a higher place

above all
soprattutto
of prime importance

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
suddetto succitato
mentioned or named before; aforesaid

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
abrasione
act of abrading
geology: effect of mechanical erosion of rock
medicine: superficial wound

abrasiveness n
abrasività
the property of being abrasive

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
aggiornata aggiornato al corrente al passo
informed
al traverso
nautical: side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam
affiancato di pari passo
side by side

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
limitare privare
to deprive
abbreviare accorciare ridurre
to make shorter
abbreviare
to shorten or contract by using fewer words

abridged /əˈbɹɪdʒd/ adj
abbreviata abbreviato ridotta ridotto
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/ n
ompendio

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
all'estero
in foreign countries

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ adj
discontinua discontinuo sconnessa sconnesso
having sudden transitions from one state to next
brusco brusca
without notice
extremely steep

abruptly /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
improvvisamente
precipitously

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
ascesso
cavity filled with pus

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
ascissa
first of two coordinates

absence /ˈæb.sn̩s/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
assenza
lack; deficiency; non-existence
state of being away
inattention to things present

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
la lontananza avvicina i cuori
when someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love or miss them or it

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
assente
being away from a place
inattentive
not existing

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
svanito
absent in mind

absent-mindedly /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/ adv
distrattamente
preoccupiedly

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ n
distrazione
state or quality of being preoccupied

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ n
assente
person who is absent

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
assenzio
liquor
Artemisia absinthium

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ adj
assoluto
free from imperfection; complete in itself
free from limitations or conditions
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence
pure; unmixed
peremptory

absolute alcohol /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ n
alcol assoluto
reasonably pure ethyl alcohol

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ n
modulo
modulus of a complex number
valore assoluto
numerical value of a real number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
zero assoluto
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
assolutamente
in an absolute manner

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
assolutamente
yes; certainly

absoluteness /ˈab.sə.luːt.nəs/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.nəs/ n
assolutezza
the fact free from any conditions or other beings

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
assolutismo
political science: absolute or arbritary government; despotism

absolutive case n
caso assolutivo
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action

absolve /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
assolvere
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin
to pronounce free or give absolution
to set free
obsolete: to finish, accomplish

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
assorbire
physics: to take up by chemical or physical action
to suck up or drink in
to consume completely
to learn
assorbire includere incorporare
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
assorto
to occupy fully

absorbable /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ adj
assorbibile
capable of being absorbed

absorbance /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/ n
assorbanza
logarithmic measure

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
capacità di assorbimento
quality of being absorbent

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ adj
assorbente
absorbing

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
assorbimento
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything
chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action
act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear
physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed

abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ v
astenersi
refrain from
refrain from voting

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ adj
astemio
refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink

abstention /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
astensione
the act of abstaining

abstersive /æbˈstɝ.sɪv/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ).sɪv/ adj
astersivo
cleansing, purging

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
astinenza
specifically, abstinence from alcohol
the act or practice of abstaining
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse
the practice of self-denial

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
astratto teorico
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
astruso
difficult to understand
teorico astratto
separate

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
riassunto sunto compendio estratto
an abridgement or summary
astrazione
an abstraction
astratto
that which is abstract

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
riassumere
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize
astrarre
to perform the process of abstraction
estrarre rimuovere sottrarre
to separate; to disengage
sottrarre
to steal

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
algebra astratta
branch of mathematics

abstract harmonic analysis n
analisi armonica astratta
advanced development of "classical" harmonic analysis

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
nome astratto
noun that denotes an abstract concept

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ n
astrazione
act of abstracting

abstractive /æbˈstɹæk.tɪv/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪv/ adj
astrattivo
having an abstracting nature or tendency

abstruse /æbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
astruso
difficult to comprehend

abstruseness /æbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹuːs.nəs/ n
astruseria
the property of being abstruse

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ adj
assurdo
contrary to reason or propriety

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ n
absurdism
philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational

abugida /ɑːbuˈɡiːdə/ n
abugida alfasillabario
writing system

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
abulia
absence of will-power or decisiveness

abundance /əˈbɑn.dənts/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ n
abbondanza cuccagna
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
abbondante
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundant number /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
numero abbondante
number that is less than the sum of its proper divisors

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːs/ /əˈbjuːz/ n
abuso
improper usage
corrupt practice
abuso violenza
physical maltreatment
abuso sessuale violenza carnale
sexual violation or assault

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ v
violentare
to rape
abusare
to use improperly
to hurt

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ n
ponte
dentistry: tooth that supports a denture or bridge
rinfianco
state of abutting

abuzz /əˈbʌz/ adj
ronzante rumoreggiante
buzzing

abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/ adj
disastroso pessimo
extremely bad
abissale
pertaining to, or resembling an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound

abyss /əˈbɪs/ n
abisso
bottomless or unfathomed depth
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth
hell, bottomless pit

abyssal fish n
pesce abissale
fish that lives below 2000 m

abzyme n
abzima
antibody with catalytic properties

acacia /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
acacia
shrub or tree

academian /ˌæk.əˈdi.mi.n̩/ /ˌæk.əˈdiː.mi.n̩/ n
accademico
member of an academy

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
accademico
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific

academically /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.ə.li/ adv
accademicamente
from an academic perspective
in an academic style or way

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ n
accademico
member of an academy

academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
accademia
learned society
specialized school
college or university
place of training, school
seminario
seminary

acai n
açai palma
South American palms of the genus Euterpe

acanthite /əˈkæn.θaɪt/ n
acantite
a mineral form of silver sulfide

acanthosis /æˌkænˈθoʊ.sɪs/ n
acantosi
abnormal thickening of the stratum spinosum

acanthus /əˈkæn.θəs/ n
acanto
ornament
plant

acarbose /ˈæ.kɑɹ.boʊs/ n
acarbosio
antidiabetic drug

acarology /ækəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
acarologia
the study of ticks and mites

acarophobia /ˌækəɹəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
acarofobia

acatalectic /ˌeɪ.ˌkæt.ə.ˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
acataletto
having the required number of syllables in the last foot

accelerant /əkˈsɛləɹənt/ n
accelerante

accelerate /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
accelerare
to become faster
to cause to move faster
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
affrettare accelerare
to hasten

acceleration /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
accelerazione
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
acceleratore
accelerator pedal

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ n
accento cadenza calata inflessione
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
enfasi modulazione tono
modulation of the voice in speaking
accento
orthography: mark to indicate accent
stronger articulation
music: recurring stress on a tone
prosody: stress on syllables of a verse
music: expressive emphasis of a passage
music: rhythmical accent
music: special emphasis on a tone
math: mark to distinguish magnitudes of similar kind
word, significant tone or sound

accent /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
accentuare
to emphasize

accentuate /əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/ v
accentare
to mark with a written accent
accentuare
to pronounce with an accent
to bring out distinctly

accept /əkˈsɛpt/ v
accettare ammettere
to agree to
accettare
to receive with consent
to endure patiently
to agree to pay
to receive officially
to regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in
to admit to a place or a group

acceptability /ˌæk.ˌsɛp.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
accettabilità
acceptableness

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
accettabile
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ n
accettazione

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
accesso
communication with a computer program or the Internet
way or means of approaching
act of approaching or entering
computing: process of locating data in memory

accessibility /æk.ˌsɛs.ə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
accessibilità
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
accessibile
easy of access or approach
easily understood

accessorily adv
accessoriamente
in the manner of an accessory

accessory /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
accessorio
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ n
incidente accidente
transport: unintended event that causes damage
unexpected event with negative consequences

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
accidentale
happening by chance

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ n
accidentale

accidentally /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
casualmente accidentalmente
unexpectedly, unintentionally

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
acclamare applaudire
to applaud
reclamare
to claim
acclamare
to shout applause
to declare by acclamations

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
acclamazione
applause
election of a standby

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
acclimatazione
the act of acclimatizing

acclimatize /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/ v
acclimatare
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ n
ordinazione
a salutation marking the conferring of knighthood
riconoscimento
a special acknowledgment; an award
elogio
an expression of approval; praise

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
alloggio
lodging
alloggio sistemazione
state of being fitted and adapted

accommodation ladder n
barcarizzo
a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ n
accompagnamento
music: that which gives support or adds to the background
that which accompanies

accompany /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ v
accompagnare
to attend as a companion
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ n
complice correo basista correa
associate in the commission of a crime
complice basista coadiuvante collaboratore
cooperator

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
compire
realizzare compiere
to finish successfully

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ adj
compiuto
completed

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
talento
realizzazione
the act of accomplishing

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
accordo
agreement or concurrence of opinion

according to preposition
secondo in base
based on statement
a seconda
in proportion

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
conformemente di conseguenza in conformità a

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
fisarmonica
A small, portable, keyed wind instrument

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ n
fisarmonicista
player of the accordion

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
indirizzarsi a
accostare
archaic or obsolete: to join side to side; to border
affrontare aggredire inveire molestare
to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request
salutare
to speak to first, to address, to greet

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ n
ostetrico
person who assists women in childbirth

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
abbonamento conto sottoscrizione
conto
(archaic) reckoning, calculation
contabilità
a registry of pecuniary transactions
caso causa giustificazione motivo ragione
a statement and explanation or vindication
descrizione motivo ragione resoconto
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.
descrizione racconto resoconto
a statement of facts or occurrences
fruizione utenza
an authorization to use a service

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ v
considerare reputare ritenere
to estimate, to deem

account book n
libro contabile
a book in which accounts are kept

account for v
costituire rappresentare
to constitute in amount or portion
giustificare rendere conto spiegare
to explain by relating circumstances

account to v
rendere conto
to be responsible to

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
rendicontabilità
responsabilità
state of being accountable

accountable /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
responsabile
obliged to answer for one’s deeds

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ n
contabilità
the profession of accounting

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ n
contabile ragioniere capocarico
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s)
ragioniere
one whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
contabilità
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
accreditare
To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] n
accreditamento
giving of credentials

accrete /əˈkɹiːt/ adj
accreto
characterized by accretion

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ n
accrescimento
act of increasing by natural growth

accretion disk n
disco di accrescimento
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source

accrual /əˈkɹuːəl/ n
rateo
an accounting charge
accumulo
an increase

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
accrescersi
increase

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
accumularsi
to grow in number

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
accumulazione
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
accumulatore
one who or that which accumulates

accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
accuratezza precisione acribia esattezza
state of being accurate

accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ adv
accuratamente minuziosamente
exactly, precisely

accusation /ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
accusa
act of accusing or charging with a crime
declaration of fault or blame against another
that of which one is accused

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
accusativo
related to accusative case
producing accusations; accusatory

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
accusativo
accusative case

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
accusatorio
pertaining to, or containing, an accusation

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
accusare
attribute blame to someone

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ adj
accusato
having been accused

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ n
accusato
defendant

accuser /əˑˈkju.zɚ/ /əˑˈkjuː.zə/ n
accusatore
one who accuses

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
abituarsi adattarsi assuefarsi familiarizzare
to make familiar by use

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ adj
abituato avvezzo
familiar

ace /eɪs/ n
asso
card with a single spot
excellent military aircraft pilot
expert
single point or spot on a card or die
die face with a single spot
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball

ace of aces n
asso di assi
ace with the greatest number of kills

ace of clubs n
asso di fiori
playing card

ace of diamonds n
asso di quadri
playing card

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
asso di picche
playing card

ace up one's sleeve n
asso nella manica
a surprise of which others are not aware

acedia /əˈsiːdɪə/ n
apatia
apathy
accidia
sloth

acenaphthene n
acenaftene
hydrocarbon found in coal tar

acenaphthylene n
acenaftilene
a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

acentric adj
acentrico
without a center

acentromeric adj
acentrico
lacking a centromere

acerb /əˈsɜɹb/ /əˈsɜːb/ adj
acerbo
bitter to the taste

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
amarezza

acervation /æ.sɚˈveɪʃən/ n
acevazione
a heaping up; accumulation

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ n
acetaldeide
the organic compound CH₃CHO

acetalic adj
acetalico
of or pertaining to an acetal

acetamide n
acetammide
amide of acetic acid

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ n
paracetamolo
drug

acetate n
acetato
salt or ester of acetic acid

acetic adj
acetico
pertaining to acetic acid

acetic acid n
acido acetico
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH

acetimeter n
acetimetro
an instrument

acetimetry n
acetimetria

acetoacetic acid n
acido acetoacetico
organic compound

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
acetone
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO

acetonitrile n
acetonitrile
the simplest organic cyanide or nitrile

acetophenone n
acetofenone
an aromatic ketone

acetyl /əˈsiːtaɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
acetile
univalent radical

acetyl chloride n
acetilcloruro
acyl chloride of acetic acid

acetylcholine n
acetilcolina
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylcholinesterase n
acetilcolinesterasi
enzyme

acetylene /ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/ n
acetilene
acetylene

acetylglucosamine n
acetilglucosammina
amide derivative of glucose

acetylic adj
acetilico
pertaining to acetyl

acetylide n
acetiluro

acetylneuraminic adj
acetilneuraminico
describing acetyle derivatives

acetylsalicylic adj
acetilsalicilico acetossibenzoico
derivative

acetylsalicylic acid n
acido acetilsalicilico
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin

acetylspermidine n
acetilspermidina
acetyl derivative of spermidine

acetylspermine n
acetilspermina
acetyl derivative of spermine

ache /eɪk/ /eɪt͡ʃ/ n
dolore malanno malessere
dull pain

ache /eɪk/ v
patire penare soffrire tribolare
be in pain

acheiropoieton /eɪˈkaɪɹəʊpɔɪˌiːtən/ n
acheropita
image of Christ believed not to have been created by human hands

acheirous adj
achiro

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
achenio
small dry fruit

achievable /əˈtʃivəbəl/ adj
fattibile realizzabile conseguibile raggiungibile
capable of being achieved

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v
realizzare
to carry out successfully; to accomplish
ottenere
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion

achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n
realizzazione
successo risultato vittoria
a reward in video games
realizzazione prestazione conseguimento rendimento
act of achieving or performing
conquista gesta impresa risultato
great or heroic deed
blasone stemma
heraldry: escutcheon

achlamydeous adj
aclamidato
having no perianth

achlorhydria n
acloridria
absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

achondroplasia /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ n
acondroplasia
the genetic disorder

achoo /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
eccì ecciù
the sound of a sneeze

achromatize v
acromatizzare
to remove chromatic aberration

achylia n
achilia
lack or reduced production of gastric juices

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ adj
acido
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
of or pertaining to an acid
sour-tempered

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ n
acido acido lisergico
LSD
acido
in chemistry
a sour substance

acid rain n
pioggia acida
unusually acidic rain

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
acido
chemistry: having pH less than 7

acidification n
acidificazione
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid

acidify v
acidificare
to make something acidic

acidimeter n
acidimetro
instrument

acidosis n
acidosi
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acidulate /əˈsɪdʒʊ.leɪt/ v
acidulare

acknowledge /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ v
ammettere riconoscere
to admit the knowledge of

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
riconoscimento
act of a man admitting a child as his own
act of acknowledging
act of owning or recognizing in a particular character or relationship
award
expression of thanks

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
apogeo colmo
full bloom
acme apice climax culmine
the highest point

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
acne
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition
a skin condition

acoelomate adj
acelomati
having no coelom

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
accolito
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
in general: assistant

acolyteship n
accolitato
condition of being an acolyte

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
aconito
herb wolfsbane

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ n
ghianda
fruit of the oak tree

acosmic adj
acosmico

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ adj
acustico
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustical adj
acustico
of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics

acoustically adv
acusticamente
in an acoustic manner

acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ n
acustica
physics: a science of sounds
quality of a space for doing music

acoustoelastic adj
acustoelastico

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
acqua alta
regular flooding in Venice

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
conoscenza
person

acquiescence /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/ n
perenzione
inaction to take legal recourse which implies the abandonment of a right
acquiescenza
silent or passive assent

acquirable adj
acquisibile
capable of being acquired

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɹ/ v
acquisire acquistare
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
acquisire
to get

acquired immune deficiency syndrome n
sindrome da immunodeficienza acquisita
infectious disease caused by HIV

acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ n
acquisizione
act or process of acquiring
thing acquired or gained; an acquirement; a gain

acquisitive adj
avido ingordo
able to make acquisitions

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
assoluzione
legal decision of not guilty

acrimonious /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/ adj
acrimonioso
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ n
acrobata
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination

acrobatic adj
acrobatico
of or pertaining to an acrobat

acrocentric adj
acrocentrico
having the centromere near an end

acromegaly n
acromegalia
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acromicria n
acromicria
hypoplasia of the limbs

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
sigla
any abbreviation formed by initial letters
acronimo
word formed by initial letters

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ adv
attraverso orizzontale
crosswords: horizontally

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
attraverso
from the far side
from one side to another
bridging a gap
perpendicularly
attraverso dall'altra parte
on the opposite side

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ n
acrostico
poem or text in which certain letters spell out a name or message

acryl n
acrile
univalent radical

acrylamide /əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ n
acrilammide
Amide of acrylic acid

acrylate n
acrilato
salt or ester of acrylic acid

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
acrilico
containing an acrylic resin
derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile

acrylic acid n
acido acrilico
unsaturated organic acid: CH₂CHCOOH

acrylonitrile n
acrilonitrile
toxic colourless liquid

acrylonitrilic adj
acrilonitrilico

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
atto
deed
process of doing
messinscena scena
display of behaviour
atto numero
drama: division of theatrical performance
legge
statute

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
comportarsi fare
to behave in a certain way
agire
to do something
recitare
to perform a theatrical role

actant n
attante
any of the participants in a grammatical clause

actin n
actina
a globular structural protein

actinide /ˈæktɪnaɪd/ n
attinoide
one of a group of radioactive elements

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
attinio
chemical element

actinobiology n
actinobiologia
study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms

actinograph n
attinografo
recording actinometer

actinoid /ˈæktɪnɔɪd/ n
attinoide
actinide

actinolite n
actinolite
mineral with monoclinic crystals belonging to the amphibole group

actinometer n
attinometro
measuring device

actinometric adj
attinometrico
pertaining to actinometry

actinomycosis n
actinomicosi
infectious disease

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
azione
signifying the start of something

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
azione legale
law: a charge
meccanismo
mechanism
azione
something done so as to accomplish a purpose
fast-paced activity
military: combat
way of motion or functioning

action figure n
figura di azione
children's toy

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
attivare

activation /æktɪˈveɪʃən/ n
attivazione
process through which molecules are made able to react

activator n
attivatore
chemical increasing transcription

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
attivo
having the quality or power of acting

active voice n
attivo forma attiva
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action

active volcano n
vulcano attivo
active volcano

actively adv
attivamente
in an active manner

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
attivista
one who is politically active

activity /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ n
attività
something done as an action or a movement
state or quality of being active
attività svago
something done for pleasure or entertainment

actor /ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
attore attrice
person who performs in a theatrical play or film
one who acts; a doer

actress /ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/ n
attrice
female actor

actual /ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈaktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/ adj
reale effettivo
existing in act or reality, not just potentially
esistente
in action at the time being

actualism n
attualismo
the belief that only actual things exist

actualist n
attualista
proponent of actualism

actually /ˈak.(t)ʃ(ʊ).ə.li/ /ˈak.(t)ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/ adv
davvero in verità realmente
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively

actuary n
attuario
maker of insurance calculations

actuator /ˈæk.tjuː.eɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
attuatore ripetitore
A relay that controls the flow of electricity
attuatore
Something that actuates something else

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
acutezza
sharpness or acuteness

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
perspicacia acume
quickness of perception

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
agopuntura acupuntura
insertion of needles for remedial purposes

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ adj
acuto
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees
(medicine) of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset

acute accent n
accento acuto
acute accent

acute angle n
angolo acuto
angle measuring less than ninety degrees

acute triangle n
triangolo
triangle all of the angles of which are acute

acute-angled adj
acutangolo
geometry

acyclic adj
aciclico
not cyclic

acyl /ˈæ.sɪl/ n
acile
any of a class of organic radicals

acylcarnitine n
acilcarnitina

acyrology /ˌæsɪˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
acirologia
incorrect use of language

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ adj
ad hoc
for this particular purpose

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ adv
a volontà

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
ad oltranza fino allo sfinimento
to a sickening degree

adactyly n
adattilia

adage /ˈæ.dɪdʒ/ n
modo di dire
old saying

adagietto /əˌdæ(d)ʒiːˈɛtəʊ/ n
adagetto adagietto
passage

adagio n
adagio
tempo mark indicating that music is to be played slowly

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ adj
irremovibile ostinato
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ n
adamantino
rock or mineral

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
adattato
adapted (adjective)

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
adattarsi
to change to make oneself suitable
adattare
to make suitable
to make by altering
to fit by alteration

adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
adattabilità
quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
adattabile
capable of adapting or of being adapted

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
adattamento

adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/ adj
adattivo
of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable

add /æd/ v
aggiungere
to make an addition
to append, as a statement

add fuel to the fire v
aggiungere esca al fuoco mettere benzina sul fuoco
worsen a conflict

add insult to injury v
oltre il danno la beffa
to further a loss with mockery or indignity

addax /ˈa.daks/ n
addax antilope dalle corna a vite
Addax nasomaculatus

addedly adv
addizionalmente
in addition

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ n
dipendente
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
dipendenza
the state of being addicted
a habit or practice

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
che causa dipendenza che dà dipendenza
tending to cause addiction

adding machine n
addizionatrice calcolo meccanico

addition /əˈdɪʃən/ n
addizione
arithmetic: process of adding
act of adding
aggiunta addizione
thing added

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
addizionale
Supplemental or added to

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ n
additivo
substance added to another substance to produce certain properties

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ n
discorso
act of addressing oneself to a person
indirizzo
direction for letters
Internet address
computing: location in computer memory
description of the location of a property
maniera
manner of speaking to another

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ v
rivolgersi
to direct speech to

address book n
rubrica
small book with addresses

adecticous adj
adectico
adecticous

adelphic adj
adelfico
describing a form of polyandry

adelphogamy n
incesto
marriage between a brother and a sister

adenectomy n
adenectomia
surgical removal of the adenoid glands

adenine /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ n
adenina
base that pairs with thymine or uracil

adeno- prefix
adeno-
gland

adenocarcinoma n
adenocarcinoma
any of several forms of carcinoma that originate in glandular tissue

adenohypophysis n
adenoipofisi
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

adenoid n
adenoide
folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium

adenoidal adj
adenoide adenoideo
pertaining to the adenoids

adenoma /æd ˈənoʊ mʌ/ n
adenoma
benign tumour

adenomatoid adj
adenomatoso
of or pertaining to an adenoma

adenomegaly n
adenomegalia

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ n
adenosina
nucleoside

adenosine monophosphate n
adenosina monofosfato
nucleotide

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosintrifosfato
adenosine triphosphate

adequate /ˈæ.də.kwɪt/ /ˈæ.dəˌkweɪt/ adj
adeguato
equal to some requirement

adequately adv
adeguatamente
in an adequate manner
barely satisfactory
sufficiently

adermatoglyphia /eɪˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡlɪ.fɪ.ə/ /eɪˌdɝ.mə.təˈɡlɪ.fi.ə/ n
adermatoglifia
rare congenital absence of epidermal ridges; genetic disorder which causes this condition

adessive case n
caso adessivo
noun case used to indicate adjacent location

adhere /ædˈhiɹ/ v
aderire
To stick fast or cleave

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ adj
aderente

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ n
aderente
a person who has membership in some group

adhesin n
adesina
factor enabling bacteria to adhere to epithelial surfaces

adhesion n
adesione
binding of a cell

adhesive tape n
nastro adesivo scotch

adhesiveness n
adesività
the quality of being, or the degree to which a thing is, adhesive

adiabatic /ˌeɪdaɪəˈbætɪk/ adj
adiabatico
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adiabaticity n
adiabaticità

adicity n
arietà
number of arguments

adipic adj
adipico

adipic acid n
acido adipico
crystalline dicarboxylic acid

adipo- prefix
adipo-
fat

adipoblast n
adipoblasto

adiponectin n
adiponectina
protein hormone

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ adj
adiposo
containing, composed of, or consisting of fat

adipose tissue n
tessuto adiposo
tissue

adjacency n
adiacenza
the quality of being adjacent, or near enough so as to touch

adjacency matrix n
matrice di adiacenza
in graph theory

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
adiacente
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring
just before, after, or facing

adjectival /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
aggettivale
functioning as an adjective

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ n
aggettivo
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ v
aggettivare
To make an adjective of

adjectivization n
aggettivazione
the process or result of adjectivizing

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
adiacente attiguo
being in contact at some point

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ v
regolare aggiustare
to improve or rectify
adattare adeguare regolare
to modify

adjustable adj
regolabile modificabile
capable of being adjusted

adjustable spanner n
chiave regolabile
adjustable hand tool

adjusted /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ adj
aggiustato
compensated in order to avoid bias

adjustment /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ n
adattamento inserimento
result of adjusting, small change

adjuvant /ˈæ.dʒə.vənt/ adj
adiuvante coadiuvante
Containing an adjuvant

administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ v
amministrare
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
somministrazione
the act of administering or tendering something to another
amministrazione
the act of administering
the executive part of government

administrative /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/ adj
amministrativo
of or relating to administering or administration

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
amministratore
one who administers affairs
computing: one who responsible for software and maintenance of a computer or network

admirably /ˈæd.mɪɹ.əˌbli/ adv
ammirevolmente
in an admirable manner
to an admirable degree

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ n
ammiraglio
naval officer of the highest rank
a naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet

admiral of the fleet n
grande ammiraglio
top rank in other navies

admiralship n
ammiragliato
state, property, or office of being an admiral

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
ammiragliato
office or jurisdiction

admiration /ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/ n
ammirazione
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ v
ammirare
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ n
ammiratore ammiratrice
one who admires

admissible adj
ammissibile
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ n
ammissione
power or permission to enter
the act or practice of admitting

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
ricoverare
admit into hospital
far entrare
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege
ammettere riconoscere
to concede as true

admittance /ədˈmɪt.n̩s/ n
ammettenza
physics: reciprocal of impedance

admixture n
mescolanza

adogmatic adj
adogmatico

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ n
adolescenza
period between childhood and maturity

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adottare
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally

adoptable adj
adottabile
able to be adopted

adoptee n
adottata adottate adottati adottato

adopter n
adottatore
one who adopts

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ n
adozione
act of adopting, or state of being adopted
admission to a more intimate relation
choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so
adozione conversione migrazione
transfer between old system to another

adoptionism n
adozionismo
form of Christianity which maintains that Jesus is divine only in the sense that God adopted him

adoptive adj
adottivo
related through adoption

adoptive father n
padre adottivo
man who has adopted a child

adorable /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
adorabile
befitting of being adored

adorably /əˈdɔɹəbli/ adv
adorabilmente
in an adorable manner

adoral adj
adorale

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæ.dɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
adorazione
admiration or esteem
an act of religious worship
the act of adoring

adorcism n
adorcismo

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
adorare
worship
love with entire heart and soul

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
adornare abbellire decorare ornare contornare fregiare
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate

adrenal /æˈdɹiːnəl/ adj
adrenale
pertaining to adrenal glands

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
adrenalina
the compound epinephrine

adreno- prefix
adreno-
relating to the adrenal gland

adrenocorticotropic adj
adrenocorticotropo
that stimulates the adrenal cortex

adrenoleukodystrophy n
adrenoleucodistrofia
disease

adrenomedullary adj
adrenomedullare
relating to the adrenal medulla

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adj
alla deriva
floating at random

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adv
alla deriva
in a drifting condition

adroitness n
abilità destrezza maestria perizia
displays of skillfulness

adsorb /ədˈzɔːb/ v
adsorbire
to accumulate on a surface

adstratum n
adstrato
Any language having elements that are responsible for change in neighbouring languages

adulation /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ n
adulazione
Flattery; fulsome praise

adulator n
adulatrice adulatore
one who adulates

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
adulto adulta
fully grown
per adulti
intended for adults

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
adulto adulta
fully grown human

adulterate v
adulterare
corrupt

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
adultera adultero
husband or wife who commits adultery

adulteress n
adultera
woman or girl who commits adultery

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
adulterio
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse

adultization n
adultizzazione
the process of adultizing

adumbration /ˌædəmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌædʌmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
abbozzo schizzo
faint sketch; brief representation, outline
adombramento adombrazione
state of being in shadow or shade

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
avanzo
amount of money
avanzata progresso
forward move

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
avanzare
to bring forward; to move towards the front; to make to go on
to raise to a higher rank; to promote

advance directive n
dichiarazione anticipata di trattamento disposizione anticipata di trattamento
document expressing a desire to die naturally in certain medical circumstances

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ adj
avanzato
late

advancement /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ /ɛdˈvæns.mɛnt/ n
anticipo sull'eredità
property given in advance of future distribution

advantage /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n
vantaggio
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success

advantageous adj
vantaggioso
being of advantage

advantageously adv
vantaggiosamente proficuamente profittevolmente
in an advantageous manner

advection /ædˈvɛkʃən/ n
avvezione
The horizontal movement of a body of atmosphere (or other fluid) along with a concurrent transport of its temperature, humidity etc.

advent /ˈæd.vɛnt/ n
avvento
coming, arrival

adventitious /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
aleatorio
accidental, additional, appearing casually
ausiliario avventizio ectopico
biology: developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source
esogeno
from an external source
acquisito
genetics, medicine: not congenital

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
avventura peripezia
encountering of risks
rischio speculazione
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard
avventura
remarkable occurrence
that which happens without design

adventure playground n
parco Robinson
playground

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/ n
avventuriero
one who enjoys adventures

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
avverbio
lexical category

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
avverbiale
of or relating to an adverb

adverbial phrase n
locuzione avverbiale
type of phrase

adverbially adv
avverbialmente
as an adverb

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
avversario avversaria
opponent

adverse /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adj
ostile
contrary, hostile
contrario avverso
unfavourable

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
avversità
adverse event
state of being adverse

advertise /ˈad.və(ɹ).taɪz/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.taɪz/ v
pubblicizzare
(transitive) to provide public information about (a product, services etc.)

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtɪzmənt/ n
annuncio pubblicità
commercial solicitation

advertiser n
inserzionista
one who advertises

advertorial /ˈæd.vɜːˌtɔːɹ.i.əl/ /ˌædvɚˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
pubbliredazionale
advertisement presented as editorial

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
avviso
information or notice given
consiglio
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel

advice columnist n
redattore rubrica dei consigli redattrice rubrica dei consigli
someone who writes for an advice column

advisable adj
consigliabile
worthy of being recommended

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
consigliare raccomandare consultarsi
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn
informare avvisare notificare
to give information or notice to; to inform

advisedly adv
a ragion veduta deliberatamente intenzionalmente
With intentionality; deliberately

advisor /ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/ n
consigliere
one who offers advice

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
avvocato avvocata
person who argues the case of another
sostenitore sostenitrice
person who speaks in support of something

advocative adj
avocatorio

adynamia n
adinamia
loss of strength due to a disease

adynaton /ædəˈnɑtn̩/ /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ n
adinato adynaton
form of hyperbole that expresses impossibility

aegis /ˈiːdʒɪs/ n
egida
guidance, protection

aerial /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈɛɹ.i.əl/ /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
etereo
ethereal
aereo
taking place in the air

aerial /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈɛɹ.i.əl/ /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/ n
antenna
device for receiving or transmitting

aeriferous adj
aerifero
that conveys air

aero- prefix
aero-
air; aircraft

aerobatic adj
acrobatico
acrobatic maneuvers performed by an airplane

aerobic /ɛˈɹoʊbɪk/ adj
aerobico
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen

aerobically adv
aerobicamente
In an aerobic manner

aerobiology n
aerobiologia
the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials

aerobiosis n
aerobiosi
form of life that is sustained by the presence of air

aerodynamic adj
aerodinamico
aerodynamic

aerodynamically adv
aerodinamicamente
In an aerodynamic manner

aerodynamics n
aerodinamica
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases

aerodyne n
aerodina
heavier-than-air aircraft

aeroelastic adj
aeroelastico
of or pertaining to aeroelasticity

aeroelasticity n
aeroelasticità
scientific study of the effect of aerodynamic loads on structures.

aerogel n
aerogel
ultralight solid-state substance

aerography n
aerografia
branch of surrealist art

aerolite /ˈɛə.ɹə.laɪt/ n
aerolite
a meteorite consisting of silicate minerals

aerolitic adj
aerolitico
of or pertaining to aerolites

aeromancer n
aeromante
practitioner of aeromancy

aeromancy /ˈeə.ɹə.mæn.si/ n
aeromanzia
divination by use of atmospheric conditions

aerometer n
aerometro
instrument used to measure mass and density of gases

aeromodelling n
aeromodellismo
building and flying of model aircraft

aeronautic /ˌæɹoˈnɔtɪk/ adj
aeronautico
having to do with aerial navigation

aeronautical adj
aeronautico
pertaining to the scientific study of flight

aeronautics n
aeronautica
mechanics and science of aircraft

aeronaval adj
aeronavale
relating to the navy and the air force
that moves both on sea and in the air

aerophilately n
aerofilatelia
the study or collection of airmail stamps

aerophone n
aerofono
musical instrument

aerophysics n
aerofisica
physics of the design and construction of aerodynamic devices

aeroscope n
aeroscopio
device used to collect dust particles, spores etc from the air for subsequent analysis

aerosol /ɛɹəsɔl/ n
aerosol
gaseous or airborne cloud of particulate matter
colloidal system

aerospace adj
aerospaziale
of or relating to aircraft

aerospace n
aerospazio
Earth's atmosphere and space the around it

aerospace engineering n
ingegneria aerospaziale
branch of engineering

aerosporological adj
aerosporologico
relating to airborne spores

aerostat n
aerostato dirigibile
aircraft
aerostato
balloon

aerotaxis n
aerotassi
movement of an organism either towards or away from a region of higher oxygen content

aerotechnic adj
aerotecnico

aerotechnics n
aerotecnica

aerothermal adj
aerotermico

aerothermodynamics n
gasdinamica
scientific study of the thermodynamic properties of gases

aerotropism n
aerotropismo
growth of an organism either towards, or away from a region of higher oxygen content

aesthete /ˈɛs.θiːt/ n
esteta
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

aesthetic /es.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/ /ɪs.ˈθe.tɪk/ adj
estetico
concerned with beauty

aesthetically adv
esteticamente
in an aesthetic manner

aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
estetica
study or philosophy of beauty

aestival /iːˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ adj
estivo estiva
Relating to summer

aetiology /itiˈɑlədʒi/ /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
eziologia
study of causes or origins

aeviternity n
eviternità
midpoint between time and eternity

afar /əˈfɑː/ /ʌˈfaɹ/ adv
da lontano
at, to or from a great distance

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
affabile
friendly, courteous, sociable
amabile bonario
mild; benign

affair /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
affare
that which is done or is to be done

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ v
colpire
to infect or harm
alterare condizionare influenzare
to influence or alter
commuovere
to move to emotion

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /ˈæ.fɛkt/ v
fingere
to make a false display of

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ adj
affettato lezioso manierato
artificial, stilted
colpito
emotionally moved, touched
afflitto colpito
resulting from a mostly negative physical effect
affettato lezioso
simulated in order to impress

affection /əˈfɛkʃən/ n
affetto
any emotion

afferent adj
afferente
Carrying towards

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
affinità
attraction between an antibody and an antigen
attraction between atoms
family relationship through marriage of a relative
natural attraction for something

affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ n
affermazione
that which is affirmed

affirmative sentence n
frase affermativa
sentence that affirms

affirmatively adv
affermativamente
In an affirming manner

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ n
confisso affisso
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem

affixive adj
affissivo
forming words through the addition of an affix

afflict /əˈflɪkt/ v
affliggere
To cause pain to

affliction /əˈflɪkʃən/ n
afflizione
a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony
something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony

afflictive adj
afflittivo
that causes physical or mental pain

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ n
abbondanza opulenza ricchezza
abundance of wealth

affogato /ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtəʊ/ n
affogato
dessert

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ v
permettersi
to incur, stand, or bear

affray /əˈfɹeɪ/ n
allarme terrore
a sudden assault or quarrel

affreightment n
noleggio
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/ /ˈæfɹɪkət/ n
affricata
sound

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ n
affronto
open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
insultare
to insult intentionally, especially openly

affusion n
affusione
pouring of liquid

afghani /æfˈɡɑːni/ n
afghani
national currency of Afghanistan

aflutter /əˈflʌt.ə/ /əˈflʌt.ɚ/ adj
svolazzante
in a state of excited anticipation

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
in piedi
support of the body, standing

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
anzidetto sopraccennato sopraccitato suddetta suddetto
previously mentioned

aforesaid /əˈfɔɹsɛd/ adj
succitato suddetto
previously stated

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
con paura
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ adv
dopo poi
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ preposition
per causa di
as a result of
dietro
behind
da
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
in seguito
in pursuit of, seeking
nonostante
in spite of
seguente dopo
subsequently; following in time; later than

after all
dopotutto alla fine dopo tutto in fin dei conti nonostante tutto
in the end; anyway

after dark
dopo il tramonto
after nightfall, at night

after you phraseologicalUnit
dopo di te
polite invitation for another to go first

afterbrain n
mielencefalo
part of brain

aftereffect /ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ /ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ n
conseguenza effetto secondario strascico
delayed effect

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ n
aldilà oltretomba
life after death

aftermath /ˈæf.təˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.təˌmɑːθ/ n
conseguenze strascico
that which happens after, that which follows

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
pomeriggio
part of the day between noon and evening

afterpeak n
gavone di poppa
compartment nearest the stern in the hold of a ship

aftershave n
dopobarba
lotion, gel or liquid

aftertaste n
retrogusto
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
dopo in seguito poi successivamente
at a later or succeeding time

afterword n
epilogo
epilogue

again /əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡɪn/ adv
di nuovo ancora
another time

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
contro contrario
in a contrary direction to
in cambio di
in exchange for
contro
in opposition to
in competition with
in physical contact with
in contrast or comparison with

against all odds
contro ogni previsione
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability

against the clock
contro il tempo
in a time-restricted manner

agalactia n
agalassia
failure of a mother to produce sufficient milk following childbirth

agapism n
agapismo
belief in selfless brotherly love

agarose n
agarosio
polymeric cross-linked polysaccharide

agate /əˈɡæt/ /ˈæ.ɡət/ n
agata
mineral

agave /əˈɡeɪviː/ /əˈɡɑːveɪ/ n
agave
genus

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
generazione
generation
era epoca
great period in the history of the Earth
età
one of the stages of life
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
whole duration of a being
età evo
particular period of time in history

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
invecchiare
intransitive: become old

age of consent n
età del consenso
an age at which one is legally mature enough to have sex

ageism /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
ageismo
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age

agency /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ n
agenzia
place of business of an agent
office of an agent, or factor

agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ n
agenda
agenda book; notebook for organizing and planning
agenda ordine del giorno
list of matters to be taken up

agent /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ n
agente
one who acts in place of another
active power or cause
one who exerts power

agent noun n
nome d'agente
noun that denotes an agent

ageratum n
agerato
any of the genus Ageratum of tropical American herbs

agflation n
agflazione

agglutinable adj
agglutinabile
able to be agglutinated

agglutinogen n
agglutinogeno
antigen

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
aggregato
a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism
set (mathematics)

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
aggregare
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum
To add or unite, as, a person, to an association

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
aggressione
act of initiating hostilities or invasion
hostile or destructive behavior or actions
the practice or habit of launching attacks

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
aggressivo
tending or disposed to aggress

aggressively adv
aggressivamente
in an aggressive manner

aggressiveness n
aggressività
state or quality being aggressive

agha n
aghà
an honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
sgomento spaventato terrorizzato
terrified

agile gibbon n
gibbone agile
Hylobates agilis

agilely adv
agilmente
in an agile manner

aging /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ n
invecchiamento
the process of becoming older or more mature

agitate /ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/ v
agitare sbattere scuotere
to move with a violent, irregular action
agitare turbare
to stir up, to disturb or excite

aglyphous adj
aglifo
of a snake: whose teeth are not specialized

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ n
agnato
relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family

agnolotti /ˌanjəˈlɒtɪ/ /ˌænjəˈlɑti/ n
agnolotto
type of square ravioli from Piedmont

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
agnostico
of or relating to agnosticism

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
agnosticismo
view that the existence of a God or gods is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
fa
past; gone by; since

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
arrapato eccitato elettrizzato voglioso
in eager desire
sbarrato sgranato spalancato
wide open

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adv
ansiosamente impazientemente non stare nella pelle
in a state of high anticipation

agogic n
agogica

agomelatine n
agomelatina
drug

agon /ˈæ.ɡoʊn/ /ˈæ.ɡəʊn/ n
agone
a contest in ancient Greece
a struggle or contest
a test of will
a two-player boardgame

agonistic /aɡəˈnɪstɪk/ adj
agonistico
characterised by conflict or hostility

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
angoscia dolore
extreme pain of mind or body
agonia
last struggle of life
violent contest or striving
parossismo
paroxysm of joy

agoraphobia /ˌæɡəɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
agorafobia
fear of open spaces

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorismo
philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society through counter-economics

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
aguti
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs

agrammatism n
agrammatismo
inability to form sentences

agranulocyte n
agranulocita
white blood cell characterised by the absence of granules in its cytoplasm

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ adj
agrario
relating to the cultivation of land

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
concordare
grammar: to correspond in gender, number, case, person, etc.
concordare essere d'accordo
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur
accordarsi
to come to terms or to a common resolve
concordare corrispondere
to resemble, coincide, correspond

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
gradevole
pleasing

agreeably adv
gradevolmente
in an agreeable manner

agreed /ə.ɡɹi.ːd/ interjection
d'accordo
interjection that expresses agreement

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
concordanza
grammatical agreement
contratto
legally binding contract
accordo convenzione patto
state whereby several parties share a view
accordo consenso
understanding to follow a course of conduct

agribusiness /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
agribusiness
big business connected to agriculture

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
agricolo
of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculture /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
agricoltura
the art or science of cultivating the ground

agriculturist n
agricoltore
one who practices agriculture, a farmer, a gardener

agrimi n
kri-kri
type of goat

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
agrimonia
plant of the genus Agrimonia

agritourism n
agriturismo
tourism in which tourists stay in farms

agrivoltaic adj
agrivoltaico

agro- prefix
agro-
agriculture

agrobiology n
agrobiologia
the science of plant life and nutrition

agrobiotechnological adj
agrobiotecnologico

agrochemical adj
agrochimico
relating to agrochemistry

agrochemistry n
agrochimica
branch of chemistry

agroforester n
agrosilvicoltore
one who takes part in agroforestry

agroindustrial adj
agroindustriale

agroindustry n
agroindustria

agrology /əˈɡɹɑlədʒi/ /əˈɡɹɒlədʒi/ n
agrologia
science and art of agriculture

agrometeorology n
agrometeorologia
branch of meteorology dealing with agriculture

agropastoral adj
agropastorale
based upon agriculture and the rearing of sheep

agrotechnical adj
agrotecnico
relating to agrotechnology

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
avanti
in or to the front

aichmophobia n
aicmofobia
fear of pointed or sharp objects

aid /eɪd/ n
aiutante
a person that promotes or helps in something being done; a helper
aiuto
help; succor; assistance; relief
something which helps; a material source of help

aid /eɪd/ v
aiutare
to support

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
puntale
tip on a ribbon or cord

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ n
alettone alerone
Hinged part on trailing edge of airplane wing

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
malato sofferente
sick

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ n
malattia acciacco affezione disturbo indisposizione malanno
something which ails one; a disease; sickness

ailuro- /aɪˈljʊəɹə-/ /aɪˈlʊɹə-/ prefix
ailuro- eluro-
prefix meaning “cat”

ailurophile /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfaɪl/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ n
ailurofila ailurofilo elurofila elurofilo gattofila gattofilo
cat-lover

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
ailurofobia elurofobia
irrational fear or hatred for cats

aim /eɪm/ n
obiettivo
Intention; purpose

aim /eɪm/ v
puntare
to direct the intention or purpose

aimlessly adv
senza meta
without an aim

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ n
aria
historical: one of the basic elements
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth
music: a song, an aria
the apparently open space above the ground

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ v
aerare
to bring into contact with the air
mandare in onda
to broadcast
ventilare
to ventilate

air ambulance n
aeroambulanza
an aircraft equipped as an ambulance

air base n
base aerea
military airport

air bed n
materasso ad aria
A bed that inflated with air

air conditioner n
condizionatore
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space

air cushion n
camera d'aria
inflatable cushion
cuscino d'aria
layer of trapped air

air embolism n
aeroembolismo
condition caused by bubbles of gas

air force n
forza aerea aeronautica militare forze aeree
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air mail n
posta aerea
mail transported by aircraft

air raid n
incursione aerea
attack

air strike n
attacco aereo
attack by aircraft

air tanker n
aerocisterna rifornitore
aircraft used to deliver liquids (or powders) from the air

air ticket n
biglietto di volo
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane

air-raid shelter n
rifugio antiaereo
reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids

air-raid warden n
capofabbricato
person who defends a building during an air raid

airborne adj
aviotrasportato trasportato [[dall']]aria
carried by the air
in volo
in flight

airbus n
aerobus
a type of airliner

aircraft /ɛə.kɹɑː̩ft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/ n
aeromobile
machine capable of atmospheric flight

aircraft carrier n
portaerei portaeromobili
warship for launching aircraft

airdrop n
lancio con il paracadute
act of dropping goods or personnel from an aircraft by parachute

airdrop v
lanciare con il paracadute paracadutare
to drop goods or personnel from an aircraft by parachute

airfield n
aerodromo
place where airplanes can take off and land

airfoil n
profilo alare
structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air

airhead /ˈeəː.hɛd/ n
svampita testa vuota
having no brain
testa di ponte
seized area within hostile territory

airily /ˈeɹ.ə.li/ adv
spensieratamente
lightly

airing cupboard n
armadio asciugabiancheria
clothes storage cupboard

airline n
aerolinea aviolinea compagnia aerea
company that flies airplanes

airliner n
aereo di linea
passenger aircraft

airlock n
camera stagna
used to provide access to and from the sealed area

airman /ˈeə.mən/ n
aviere

airplane /ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/ n
aeroplano aereo aeromobile apparecchio
powered aircraft

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
aeroporto aerodromo
place designated for airplanes

airshaft n
condotto dell'aria pozzo di ventilazione presa d'aria
an opening facilitating air circulation

airstrip n
pista di atterraggio
primitive aircraft landing field

airtight adj
ermetico
impermeable to air or other gases

aisle /aɪ̯l/ n
corridoio passaggio
passaggio passaggio obbligato
any path through obstructed space
corridoio
clear path through rows of seating
corsia
corridor in a supermarket
collaterale corridoio navata laterale
wing of a building, notably in a church

aitch /eɪtʃ/ n
acca
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adv
socchiuso
slightly turned or opened

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ adj
consanguineo
of the same kin; related by blood
affine
of the same kind; similar

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ adj
al dente
firm

al fresco adj
all'aperto fuori
outdoors

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /ɒl ˈkaɪdə/ pn
al-Qaida
The global network of militant Islamic extremists.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ n
alabastro
variety of gypsum

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
alacrità solerzia
eagerness

alamethicin n
alameticina
antibiotic

alanine n
alanina
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
allarme
summons to arms
notice of approaching danger

alarm clock n
sveglia
type of clock

alarmingly /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ.li/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ.li/ adv
allarmisticamente
in an alarming manner, frighteningly. In a way the induces fear or concern

alarmism n
allarmismo
production of needless alarms

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ interjection
purtroppo ahimè
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

alb /alb/ /ælb/ n
camice alba
a long white robe worn by priests and other ministers

albacore /ˈæl.bə.kɔɹ/ n
Alalunga alalonga
large marine fish

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
albatro albatros
seabird

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ n
albedo
the fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body

albeit /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
benché
despite its being; although

albinism n
albinismo
lack of melanin pigmentation

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
albino
one congenitally lacking melanin

albumen /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
albume bianco d'uovo chiara
white part of an egg

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ n
albumina
class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water

albuminous adj
albuminoso
of or pertaining to albumin

alcazar /ˌalkəˈzɑː/ /ˌælkəˈzɑɹ/ n
alcazar
Moorish fortress in Spain

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
alchimista
one who practices alchemy

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ n
alchimia
ancient chemistry

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
alcol alcool
intoxicating beverage
alcol alcole alcool
organic chemistry sense

alcohol-free adj
analcolico
containing no alcohol

alcoholaemia n
alcolemia
measure of the amount of alcohol
presence of alcohol

alcoholate n
alcolato
an alcoholic extract of plant material; a tincture
an alkoxide

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adj
alcolico alcoolico
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents
of or pertaining to alcohol
alcolizzato
of alcoholism

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ n
alcolista alcoldipendente
a person addicted to alcohol
alcolista alcolizzato
one who abuses alcohol

alcoholically adv
alcolicamente
in an alcoholic manner
in the manner of an alcoholic

alcoholicity n
alcolicità
measure of the alcoholic content

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/ n
alcolismo
chronic disease

alcoholize v
alcolizzare
convert into alcohol
infuse or saturate with alcoholic spirit
subject to the influence of alcohol

alcohology n
alcologia
study of the effects of alcohol

alcoholometer n
alcolimetro
Specialized form of hydrometer used to measure amount of alcohol in liquid

alcoholometric adj
alcolimetrico alcolometrico alcoolometrico
pertaining to the measurement of the alcohol content of beers, wines and spirits

alcoholometry n
alcolimetria
Measurement of concentration of alcohol in liquid

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
alcova camera da letto talamo
small recessed area

aldebaranium n
aldebaranio
rejected named for ytterbium

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/ n
aldeide
organic compound of the general formula R·CHO

aldehyde oxidase n
aldeideossidasi

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
ontano
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus

aldohexose n
aldoesoso
any hexose containing an aldehyde group

aldol n
aldolo
aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta- position

aldolase n
aldolasi
enzyme present in some tissue

aldopentose n
aldopentoso
a pentose that is also a aldose

aldosterone n
aldosterone
aldosterone

aldotetrose n
aldotetroso
any aldose having four carbon atoms

aldotriose n
aldotrioso
any aldose having three carbon atoms

ale /eɪl/ n
birra inglese
beer produced by warm fermentation

alembic /əˈlɛmbɪk/ n
alambicco
chemical apparatus

aleph n
alef
first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet and descendant script

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
allerta
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
allarme
an alarm

alertness /əˈlɝt.nəs/ n
vigilanza
quality of being alert

aleurone /əˈl(j)ʊəɹəʊn/ n
aleurone
protein content of the embryo, endosperm or perisperm of cereals

aleuronic adj
aleuronico
of or pertaining to aleurone

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
proprietaria di una birreria
female publican

alexandrine n
alessandrino
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter

alexandrite /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹaɪt/ n
alessandrite
form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change

alfa n
Ancona
the letter "A" in the ICAO spelling alphabet

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
erba medica
Medicago sativa

alfresco /æl.ˈfɹɛs.koʊ/ adj
all'aperto
outdoors

alfresco /æl.ˈfɹɛs.koʊ/ adv
fuori
outdoors

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
alga
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algae /ˈæl.dʒi/ n
alga
plural of alga

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ n
algebra
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/ adj
algebrico
relating to algebra

algebraic geometry n
geometria algebrica
branch of mathematics that studies solutions of systems of algebraic equations using both algebra and geometry

algebraic integer n
intero algebrico
algebraic number whose minimal polynomial has integer coefficients

algebraic number n
numero algebrico
element of a number field that is a root of a polynomial with integer coefficients

algebraic number theory n
teoria algebrica dei numeri teoria dei numeri algebrica
branch of number theory concerning algebraic number fields

algebraic variety n
varietà algebrica
set of solutions to a system of polynomial equations; any of certain generalisations of such a set

algebraically adv
algebricamente
using algebra

algebraically closed adj
algebricamente chiuso
that contains among its elements every root of every nonconstant single-variable polynomial definable over it

algebraically independent adj
algebricamente indipendente
which does not or whose elements do not satisfy any nontrivial polynomial equation over a given field

algesia n
algesia
sensitivity to pain

algid /ˈæl.dʒɪd/ adj
algido
cold, chilly

algidity n
algidismo
state of being algid

alginate n
alginato
any salt or ester of alginic acid

alginic adj
alginico
relating to alginic acid or its derivatives

algolagnia /alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/ n
algolagnia
Physical condition

algologist n
algologo
one who studies algology

algology n
algologia
branch of botany dealing with algae

algophilia n
algofilia masochismo
pleasure from experiencing pain

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ n
algoritmo
well-defined procedure

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algoritmico
relating to an algorithm

algorithmically adv
algoritmicamente
using an algorithm

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
pseudonimo

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
alibi
criminal legal defense
excuse

alicyclic adj
aliciclico
of a class of organic compounds

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
forestiero straniero
foreigner
alieno extraterrestre
life form of non-Earth origin
straniero
person, etc. from outside

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
alienare
alienare cedere trasferire vendere
to convey or transfer
allontanarsi estraniarsi
to estrange

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] n
alienazione
the act of alienating
the state of being alienated
emotional isolation or dissociation

align /əˈlaɪn/ v
allineare
To align sequences

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
allineamento
a way of arranging DNA, RNA or protein sequences

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
simile
having resemblance; similar

alimony /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/ n
alimenti
a court-enforced allowance

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
alifatico
organic chemistry: having carbon atoms arranged in an open chain

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ adj
aliquota
contained an integral number of times

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ n
aliquota
portion

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
attivo
exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings
vivo
having life
animato attivo
in a state of action

alive and kicking adj
in ottima salute vivo e vegeto
healthy, especially in opposition to other circumstances

alizarin /əˈlɪzəɹɪn/ n
alizarina
1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone

alkali /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/ n
alcali base
class of caustic bases

alkalimeter n
alcalimetro
device

alkalimetry n
alcalimetria
process of determining the strength of an alkali

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ adj
alcalino
of or relating to an alkali
having a pH greater than 7

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
alcano
saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkene n
alchene
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

alkoxide n
alcolato
alcohol-derived compound formed by replacing a hydrogen atom with another cationic species

alkoxy n
alcossi

alkyl n
alchile
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1

alkyne n
alchino alchini
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ adv
tutto
intensifier

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ determiner
tutto tutta
every individual of the given class
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)

all along adv
da sempre fin dall'inizio
duration

all and sundry pronoun
tutti quanti

all at once /ˌɔl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ /ˌɔːl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ adv
in un sol colpo in una sola volta nello stesso momento
All at the same time, all together
d'un tratto tutto d'un tratto tutto in una volta
unexpectedly

all bark and no bite adj
tutto fumo e niente arrosto
full of big talk
cane che abbaia non morde
making cutting remarks, but having a gentle personality underneath

all but adv
quasi all'atto pratico praticamente quasi del tutto
very nearly

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
di notte tutti i gatti sono bigi di notte tutti i gatti sono grigi
proverb

all duck or no dinner phraseologicalUnit
o tutto o niente
all or nothing

all ears adj
tutto orecchie
awaiting explanation
listening intensely

all hell breaks loose v
si scatena l'inferno succede un quarantotto
the situation becomes chaotic

all in all adv
nel complesso tutto sommato
generally

all kidding aside adv
a parte gli scherzi scherzi a parte
idiom, speech act

all mouth and trousers adj
tutto fumo e niente arrosto
superficial

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
all'improvviso d'improvviso di colpo di soprassalto tutt'a un tratto tutto a un tratto
colloquial: suddenly

all over the place
dappertutto dovunque ovunque a dritta e a manca

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
bene va bene
good
bene
in good health

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
bene
Used as a general lead-in or beginning
d'accordo va bene
Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
tutti i diritti riservati
copyright notice formula

all roads lead to Rome proverb
tutte le strade portano a Roma
different paths can take to the same goal

all that glitters is not gold proverb
non è tutt'oro ciò che luccica non è tutto oro quello che luccica
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so

all the same adv
comunque lo stesso ugualmente
anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless

all the tea in China n
tutto l'oro del mondo
something priceless or invaluable

all the time adv
sempre
always
spessissimo
frequently

all the way adv
infine
to the end

all the world's a stage proverb
tutto il mondo è paese
people have roles to play in life just as actors do in the theatre

all things being equal adv
a parità di condizioni
without considering external factors

all things considered adv
tutto sommato
generally speaking, all in all

all thumbs adj
goffo impacciato maldestro mano di pastafrolla
clumsy (idiom)

all's fair in love and war proverb
in amore e in guerra tutto è lecito
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict

all's well that ends well proverb
tutto è bene quel che finisce bene tutto è bene ciò che finisce bene
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before...

all-out adj
a tutto campo
using every available means

all-round adj
da tutti i punti di vista sotto ogni aspetto
having a wide scope
polivalente versatile
having many skills

allantiasis n
allantiasi
food poisoning from under-cooked sausages

allantois n
allantoide
sac in the alimentary canal of the embryos of mammals, birds and reptiles

allative case n
caso allativo
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something

allege /əˈlɛdʒ/ v
asserire sostenere
assert without proof
addurre avvalorare supportare
to adduce as a reason, excuse, support etc.
dichiarare sostenere
to state under oath

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ adj
asserito
asserted
supposto
supposed

allegedly adv
presunto
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.dʒəns/ n
lealtà fedeltà
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler

allegorically /æl.əˈɡɒɹ.ɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
allegoricamente
in an allegorical manner

allegory /ˈæl.ɘˌɡoʊɹ.i/ n
allegoria
the representation of abstract principles
symbolic representation
communication using such representation

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
allele
variant of a gene

allelomorphic adj
allelomorfo antagonistico
of or pertaining to an allelomorph

allelopathic adj
allelopatico
Relating to an allelopathy

allelopathy n
allelopatia
release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants

alleluia n
alleluia
liturgical form of hallelujah

allene n
allene
any of a class of hydrocarbons
derivative of such hydrocarbons

allergen n
allergene
substance

allergic rhinitis n
rinite allergica
group of symptoms

allergically adv
allergicamente
because of allergies

allesthesia n
alestesia

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
vicolo calle carruggio strettoia vialetto viuzza
narrow street

allicin n
allicina
organic compound

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ adj
alleato
joined as allies

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
alligatore
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator

alligator clip n
connettore a coccodrillo pinza a coccodrillo
electronics connector

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
allitterazione alliterazione
the repetition of consonants

alliterative adj
allitterativo
in the form or style of alliteration

allobiosis n
allobiosi

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
stanziare
to set aside for a purpose

allocative adj
allocativo
pertaining to allocation

allocher /ˈæləˌkɛə/ /ˈæləˌkɛəɹ/ n
allochero
alternative sign for a chereme

allochory n
allocoria

allochromasia n
allocromasia

allodium n
allodio
freehold land or property

allogamy n
allogamia
fertilization

allogenic /ˌæləˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
alogenico
having an external cause or source

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ n
allofono variante combinatoria
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme

allorhythmia n
alloritmia

allotrope /ˈæ.lə.tɹəʊp/ n
allotropo
element form of different molecular structure to another form of the same element

allotropic adj
allotropico
of an element that exhibits allotropy

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
lasciare
permettere lasciare
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have
permettere concedere
to let something happen, to admit, to concede

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
attenuante sgravio
abatement; deduction; the taking into account of mitigating circumstances
razione
that which is allowed
permesso concessione delibera
the act of allowing, granting, conceding, or admitting; authorization; permission; sanction; tolerance

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
lega
metal combined of more elements

allspice n
pepe della Giamaica pimento
spice

allude /əˈluːd/ v
alludere
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ n
ammaliamento attrazione fascino incanto richiamo
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ v
affascinare ammaliare attrarre incantare intrigare sedurre
to attempt to draw

alluring /ɚˈluɚ.ɹɪŋ/ /ɚˈlʊɚ.ɹɪŋ/ adj
allettante affascinante intrigante seducente
having to power to allure

alluringly /əˈl(j)ʊɹɪŋ/ adv
seducente
in an alluring manner

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ n
allusione
indirect reference, hint

allusive /əˈluː.sɪv/ adj
allusivo
containing or making use of allusions

allusively adv
allusivamente
in an allusive manner

allusiveness n
allusività
the quality of being allusive

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
alluvionale
pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ n
alleato
one united to another by treaty or league

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ v
allenza
to unite by agreement

allyl n
allile
organic radical

almagest n
almagesto

almah /ˈæl.mə/ n
almea
dancing-girl

almanac [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
almanacco
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ n
almandino
mineral

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
onnipotente
unlimited in might

almogavar n
almogavero
light footsoldier during the Reconquista

almond /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː(l).mənd/ n
mandorla mandorlo
nut
mandorlo
tree

almond milk n
latte di mandorla
milky liquid from almonds

almond paste n
pasta di mandorle pasta reale
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities

almond tree n
mandorlo
Prunus dulcis

almondine adj
mandorlato
garnished with almond slices

almost /ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adv
quasi
very close to

alms /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
elemosina
something given to the poor as charity

almucantar /ælməˈkæntə/ /ælməˈkæntɚ/ n
almucantarat
small circle on the celestial sphere

almuce n
almuzia
hood or cape made of fur

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ n
aloe
plant of the genus Aloe

aloft /əˈlɑft/ /əˈlɒft/ /əˈlɔft/ adv
sopra
above
all`apice
in the top, at the masthead, or on the higher yards or rigging

aloha shirt n
camicia hawaiana
Hawaiian shirt

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
da solo solo
unique

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
solo da solo
by oneself
solo solamente soltanto
only

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
lungo

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ adv
accanto
along the side; by the side; side by side with

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ preposition
a fianco
together with or at the same time

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
distaccato
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant

aloof /əˈluːf/ adv
con distacco
without sympathy

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
a voce alta ad alta voce
loudly

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
alpaca
camelid animal of the Andes

alpenglow /ˈal.pən.ɡləʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ n
enrosadira
a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains

alpha /ˈælfə/ n
alfa
name of the letter Α, α

alpha male n
maschio alfa
dominant male animal

alpha particle n
elione particella alfa
positively charged nucleus

alpha privative n
alfa privativo
the prefix a- expressing negation or absence

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
alfabeto
an ordered set of letters used in a language

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alfabetico
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet
pertaining to the alphabet

alphabetical order n
ordine alfabetico
the sequence of a collection of items

alphabetically adv
alfabeticamente
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet
in an alphabetical manner

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alfanumerico
consisting of letters and numbers

alphitomancy n
alfitomanzia

alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
alpestre alpino
of or relating to mountains
alpino
of or relating to slalom or downhill skiing

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ n
gracchio alpino
alpine chough

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
già
prior to some time
so soon

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
anche
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
altare
flat-topped structure used for religious rites

altar boy n
chierichetto ministrante abatino
A boy serving as an acolyte

altar card n
cartagloria
one of a set of three richly-ornamented cards, placed on the altar during a Tridentine mass, containing the texts of prayers

alter /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
cambiare
to change the form or structure of

alteration /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
alterazione
the state of being altered

alterative /ˈɒl.tɹə.tɪv/ /ˈɔl.tɚˌaɪ.tɪv/ adj
alterativo
causing alteration

altercation /ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
alterco diatriba discussione disputa diverbio litigio
dispute

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alternato alterno
being or succeeding by turns

alternately /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
alternatamente
succeding by turns

alternating adj
alternante alternato
such that it alternates

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ adj
alternativo
Relating to a choice
other

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ n
alternativa
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities
one of several things which can be chosen

alternative fact n
fatto alternativo
politically expedient assertion

alternatively adv
in alternativa
in an alternative way

although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
benché sebbene
in spite of the fact that

altimeter n
altimetro
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altimetric adj
altimetrico
pertaining to altimetry

altimetry n
altimetria
the science of measuring altitude

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ n
altitudine
absolute height
altezza
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex
altezza altitudine
distance measured upwards
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
contralto
person or instrument

altocumulus n
altocumulo
cloud

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
nel complesso
on the whole; everything considered
del tutto
without exception; wholly; completely

altostratus n
altostrato
cloud type

altruism n
altruismo
policy that benefits others' interests

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruista altruistico
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

altruistically adv
altruisticamente
in an altruistic manner

aludel /ˈæl.jʊ.dɛl/ n
aludella
pear-shaped pot with an opening at each end

alum /ˈal.əm/ n
allume
chemistry: double sulfate

aluminate n
alluminato
compound containing aluminium and oxygen

aluminic adj
alluminico
of, relating to or containing aluminium

aluminiferous adj
alluminifero
containing aluminium

aluminite n
aluminite
a hydrous aluminium sulfate mineral

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ n
alluminio
silvery metal

aluminium chloride n
cloruro di alluminio
AlCl₃

aluminium hydroxide n
idrossido di alluminio
the compound aluminium hydroxide: Al(OH)₃

aluminothermy n
alluminotermia
the production of a metal from its oxide by heating it with aluminium

aluminous adj
alluminoso
of or pertaining to alumina or alum

alunite n
alunite
mineral

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ adj
alveolare
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth
of or relating to the alvelous
relating to the alveoli
relating to the jaw ridge

alveolar ridge n
cresta alveolare
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolation n
alveolatura
eroded structure

alveolization n
alveolizzazione
the process or result of becoming alveolate

always /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ adv
sempre
at all times
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

alysoid n
alisoide

alyssum n
alisso
any of several plants, of the genus Alyssum

am I under arrest phraseologicalUnit
sono arrestato?
am I under arrest?

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
amalgama
alloy

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
amanita
mushroom of the genus Amanita

amanuensis n
amanuense
one employed to take dictation

amaranth /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ n
amaranto
herb of the genus Amaranthus
purplish-red colour

amaretto n
amaretto
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
amarillide
Amaryllis belladonna

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ n
dilettante non professionista
amatore dilettante amateur appassionato hobbista
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
inesperto novellino principiante
someone unqualified

amatorially adv
amatorialmente
in an amatory manner

amaxophobia n
amaxofobia
fear of riding in a vehicle

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj
sorprendente meraviglioso sbalorditivo
causing wonder and amazement

amazingly adv
incredibilmente
difficult to believe
sorprendentemente
to a wonder-inspiring extent
incredibilmente straordinariamente
wonderfully

amazon /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæ.məˌzɑ.ːn/ n
amazzone
tall, strong, athletic woman

amazonite /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/ n
amazzonite
gem

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ n
ambasciatore ambasciatrice
minister
ambasciatore
representative

ambassadress n
ambasciatrice
female ambassador

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ adj
ambrato
of a brownish yellow colour

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ n
ambra
fossil resin
colour
giallo
traffic light colour

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
ambra grigia
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

amberjack /ˈæm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
Seriola

ambidextrous /æm.bi.ˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
ambidestro
having equal ability in both hands

ambient /ˈæm.biː.ənt/ adj
ambientale
(music) evoking or creating an atmosphere

ambient /ˈæm.biː.ənt/ n
ambient
Type of modern music

ambigram n
ambigramma
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations

ambiguate v
ambiguare
to make more ambiguous

ambiguity /æmbɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
ambiguità
something liable to more than one interpretation

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ adj
ambiguo
open to multiple interpretations

ambiguously adv
ambiguamente
in an ambiguous manner

ambit n
ambito
circuit, or a boundary around a property
sphere or area of control and influence of something

ambition /æmˈbɪ.ʃən/ n
ambizione
personal quality
desire

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
ambizioso
possessing, or controlled by, ambition

ambitiously adv
ambiziosamente
in an ambitious manner

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
ambivalente
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ n
ambiadura ambio
an easy gait, especially that of a horse
deambulare passeggiare
an unhurried leisurely walk or stroll

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
ambiare
of a horse: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other

ambo /ˈæm.bəʊ/ n
ambone
raised platform

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
ambrosia
food of gods or delicious foods

ambrosin n
ambrogino ambrosino
early coin of the Duchy of Milan, bearing the effigy of St. Ambrose

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
ambulanza
emergency vehicle

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
ambulacro deambulatorio
round walkway encircling the altar

ambulophobia n
ambulofobia
fear of walking or standing

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
imboscata
attack

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
migliorare
to make better

ameloblastoma n
ameloblastoma
rare benign tumour of the upper or lower jaw

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ adv
amen così sia
so be it
amen
truly, verily

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
correggere
emendare
to make a formal alteration

amendment /əˈmend.mənt/ /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
emendamento
correction or addition to a law
aggiunta
that which is added

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ n
amenità
pleasantness

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
amenorrea
lack of a menstrual period

amentia /eɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
amenza
the state of being mentally handicapped

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ n
americio
chemical element with atomic number 95

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
ametista
gem

ametrine n
ametrino bolivianite trystine
variety of quartz with zones of purple and yellow or orange

ametropia n
ametropia
any of several disorders of the eye resulting from faulty refractive ability

ametropic adj
ametrope
relating to or suffering from ametropia

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
amabile affabile
friendly as an amiable temper or mood
amabile affettuoso
possessing sweetness of disposition

amiably adv
amabilmente
in an amiable manner

amicable number n
numero amicabile
number theory

amicably adv
amichevolmente
friendly, in an amicable manner

amice n
amitto
hood, or cape with a hood, formerly worn by the clergy

amicrobial adj
amicrobico

amicrobic adj
amicrobico

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
fra tra
surrounded by

amidating adj
amidante

amide /ˈeɪ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.mɪd/ n
ammoniuro
ionic derivative of ammonia
ammide
organic chemistry: derivative of an oxoacid

amidst /aˈmɪdst/ preposition
in mezzo
in the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among

amine /əˈ.miːn/ /ˈeɪ.miːn/ /ˈæ.miːn/ /ˈæ.mɪn/ n
ammina
organic compound containing an amine functional group
inorganic chemistry: functional group formally derived from ammonia

amino acid n
amminoacido aminoacido
any of the twenty α-amino acids
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid

aminoacidic adj
amminoacidico
pertaining to amino acids

aminobenzoate n
aminobenzoato
any salt or ester of aminobenzoic acid

aminogram n
aminogramma

aminophenol n
amminofenolo

aminopropanal n
amminopropanale
any amino derivative of propanal

amiss /əˈmɪs/ adj
erroneo improprio sbagliato
wrong (postpositive)

amitotic adj
amitotico
pertaining to amitosis

amity /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/ n
amicizia
friendship

ammeter n
amperometro
device that measures an electric current

ammolite n
ammolite ammonite
gemstone

ammonal /ˈa.mə.nal/ n
ammonal
explosive

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ n
ammoniaca
the compound NH₃

ammoniacal /aməˈnʌɪəkəl/ adj
ammonico
pertaining to or containing ammonia

ammonite n
ammonite
cephalopod

ammonitic adj
ammonitico
relating to, or containing, ammonites

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ n
ammonio
univalent NH₄+ cation

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
arsenale
any stock of missiles
munizioni
articles used in charging firearms

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
amnistia
act of the sovereign power

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ v
amnistiare
to grant a pardon (to a group)

amnicolist /æmˈnɪkəlɪst/ n
rivierasco

amniocyte n
amniocito
any fetal cell floating freely in the amniotic fluid

amnion /ˈæm.nɪ.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ n
amnio
a fetal membrane of reptiles, birds, and mammals

amniotic /æmniˈɑːtɪk/ /æmniˈɒtɪk/ adj
amniotico
pertaining to the amnion

amniotic fluid n
acqua
fluid that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus

amniotic sac n
amnios
sac in which foetus develops

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
amoeba
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa

amoebic /əˈmiːbɪk/ adj
amebico
relating to an amoeba

amok /əˈmɒk/ adv
all'impazzata
in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
fra in mezzo a tra
mingling or intermixing

amorous /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
amoroso amorosa
inclined to love

amorously /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/ adv
amorevolmente
in an amorous manner

amorphous /əˈmɔɹfəs/ adj
amorfo
being without definite character or nature
lacking a definite form or clear shape
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
quantità
quantity or volume
ammontare
total or sum of items

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
ammontare
to total or evaluate

ampelography n
ampelografia
science of grapevine cultivars

ampelology n
ampelologia
study of the cultivation and production of vines

ampelotherapy n
ampeloterapia

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ n
ampere
unit of electrical current

ampere-hour n
amperora
unit of electric charge

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ n
ampersand e commerciale

amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəmin/ n
anfetamina amfetamina anfetammina
amphetamine

amphi- prefix
anfi-
both

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
anfibio
vertebrate

amphibiotic adj
anfibiotico
describing insects that initially live in water but live on land as adults

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
anfibio anfibia
anfibio
capable of functioning on land or in water

amphibole n
anfibolo
Any of a large group of similar hydrated double silicate minerals

amphictyon n
anfizione
deputee from the confederated states of Ancient Greece

amphictyony n
anfizionia
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states

amphigonic adj
anfigonico
amphigonic

amphigony n
anfigonia
amphigony

amphimixis n
anfimissi
sexual reproduction

amphipathic adj
anfipatico
of a molecule: having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups

amphiprotic adj
anfiprotico
able to donate and accept a proton

amphisbaena /æmfɪsˈbiːnə/ n
anfesibena
mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body

amphistomatic adj
anfistomatico
Having stomata on both sides

amphitheatre /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ n
anfiteatro
an open, outdoor theatre

amphocholeretic adj
amfocoleretico

ampholyte n
anfolito
amphoteric electrolyte

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
anfora
type of jar

amphoteric adj
anfotero
having the characteristics of both an acid and a base

amphotericin n
amfotericina
drug

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
abbondante
fully sufficient; abundant
ampio
large; great in size

amplexicaul adj
amplessicaule
having lobes that completely surround the stem

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
amplificazione
in genetics

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.əɹ/ n
amplificatore
appliance or circuit

amplify /ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/ v
amplificare
increase amplitude
amplificare ingrandire
render larger etc.

amplitude modulation n
modulazione di ampiezza
method of sending information

amply /ˈæmp.li/ adv
ampiamente
in an ample manner

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ n
ampolla
small glass vial hermetically sealed

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputare
To surgically remove a body part

amputation n
amputazione
surgical removal of a limb

amputee n
mutilata mutilato
person who has had one or more limbs removed

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
amuleto
protective charm

amurca n
acqua di vegetazione morchia
sediment in olive oil

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
svagare
to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner

amusedly /əˈmjuːz.əd.li/ adv
divertito
in an amused manner

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
festeggiamento intrattenimento
an activity that is entertaining or amusing
divertimento
entertainment

amusement park n
luna park
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adj
divertente esilarante ilare
entertaining

amyelia n
amielia

amygdaloid adj
amigdaloide
shaped like an almond

amyl /ˈæ.mɪl/ adj
amile
of or pertaining to starch

amyl /ˈæ.mɪl/ n
amile
pentyl

amyl alcohol n
alcol amilico
any of the isomers of pentanol

amylaceous adj
amilaceo
pertaining to, or of the nature of, starch

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
amilasi
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch

amyloglucosidase n
amiloglucosidasi
a form of amylase used industrially to produce sugars from starches

amylopectin n
amilopectina
insoluble form of starch

amylopsin n
amilopsina
pancreatic form of amylase

amylose n
amilosio
soluble form of starch

an /æn/ /ən/ conjunction
se
if; so long as

an /æn/ /ən/ numeral
uno un una un'
indefinite article

an /æn/ /ən/ preposition
al all' alla allo
in each; to or for each; per

an apple a day n
una mela al giorno
healthy eating and living

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑk.tɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒk.təɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
una mela al giorno leva il medico di torno una mela al giorno toglie il medico di torno
apples are good for you

an arm and a leg n
occhio della testa
exorbitant amount

anabatic adj
anabatico
of an air current: rising

anabiosis n
anabiosi
state of suspended animation

anabolic adj
anabolico
relating to anabolism

anabolism n
anabolismo
the constructive metabolism of the body

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
anacronistico
erroneous in date

anachronistically /əˌnækɹəˈnɪstɪkli/ adv
anacronisticamente
in an anachronistic manner

anaclasis n
anaclasi
medicine: the forced bending of a joint
reflection or refraction of light or sound
the substitution of a long for a short syllable (or vice versa)

anaclastic adj
anaclastico
produced by the refraction of light

anaclitic /ænəˈklɪtɪk/ adj
anaclitico
emotionally dependent

anacoenosis n
anacenosi

anacoluthia n
anacoluto
syntactic construction

anacoluthon /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ n
anacoluto
intentional rhetorical structure

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ n
anaconda
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes

anacrusic adj
anacrusico
anacrusic

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
anacrusi
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase
(prosody) an unstressed syllable at the start of a verse

anacyclic adj
anaciclico
palindromic

anadiplosis n
anadiplosi
a rhetorical device

anadromous /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/ /əˈnæd.ɹə.məs/ adj
anadroma anadromo
of a fern
anadromo
of migratory fish

anaerobically adv
anaerobicamente
In an anaerobic manner

anaglyptics n
anaglittica
art of carving or embossing in low relief

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
anagramma
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ adj
anale
of, related to, intended for or involving the anus
of the stage in psychosexual development

anal sex n
sesso anale
sex involving the anus

anal sphincter n
sfintere anale
sphincter surrounding the anus

analepsis n
analessi
form of flashback

analeptic /ˌænəˈlɛptɪk/ adj
analettico
that restores or stimulates health

analeptic /ˌænəˈlɛptɪk/ n
analettico
restorative or stimulative medication

analgesia /ˌa.nl̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zi.ə/ /ˌæː.nl̩ˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ n
analgesia
absence of the sense of pain

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ adj
analgesico
of or relating to analgesia

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ n
analgesico lenitivo
medicine that reduces pain

anally adv
analmente
Involving the anus

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analogico
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ n
analogo
structural derivative

analog clock n
orologio analogico
clock that displays the time using hands

analogical adj
analogico

analogically adv
analogicamente
in an analogical manner

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
analogo
having analogy; corresponding to something else

analogously /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs.li/ adv
analogamente
in an analogous manner

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ n
analogia equivalenza somiglianza
relationship of resemblance or equivalence

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ n
analfabeta
person who does not know the letters of the alphabet

analphabetism n
analfabetismo
analphabetism

analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
analisi
decomposition into components in order to study
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process
in mathematics
logic: proof by deduction from known truths
result of such process

analyst n
analista
person who analyses
analista psicanalista
psychoanalysis practitioner

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
analitico
able to analyze
relating to analysis

analytic continuation n
prolungamento analitico
extension of an analytic function
practice of extending such functions

analytic geometry n
geometria analitica
branch of mathematics

analytically /æn.əˈlɪt.ɪk.əl.li/ adv
analiticamente
in an analytical manner

analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ v
analizzare
to subject to analysis

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
anamnesi
recollection
medical history of a patient

anamorphosis n
anamorfosi
distorted image that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror

anapestic /ˌæ.nə.ˈpiː.stɪk/ adj
anapestico
of, or relating to, or composed of anapests

anaphase /ˈænəˌfeɪz/ n
anafase
stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ n
anafora
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis

anaphoresis n
anaforesi
movement of electrically charged particles
reduction in the activity of the sweat glands

anaphorically adv
anaforicamente
in an anaphoric manner

anaphylaxis n
anafilassi
severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen

anaplasia n
anaplasia
reversion of differentiation in cells

anaplasty n
anaplastia

anapsid n
anapsido
Reptile with a skull that has no openings near the temples

anarchically adv
anarchicamente
anarchically

anarchism /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ n
anarchismo
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms

anarcho-capitalism n
anarcocapitalismo
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market

anarchy /ˈæ.nə.ki/ /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ n
anarchia
absence of any form of political authority or government
political disorder and confusion

anastatic adj
anastatico
of or pertaining to anastasis

anastigmatic adj
anastigmatico
free from astigmatism

anastomosis /ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/ n
anastomosi
connection between blood vessels
connection between two channels
creation of a connection between blood vessels

anastrophe n
anastrofe
switching in the syntactical order of words

anastylosis n
anastilosi
reassembly of ruined monuments

anatase /ˈænəˌteɪs/ /ˈænəˌteɪz/ n
anatasio
mineral

anatexis n
anatessi
metamorphism of plutonic rock into magma

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
anatema
ban or curse

anathematism n
anatematismo
formula of words

anatomical /æ.nə.ˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatomico
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection

anatomically adv
anatomicamente
pertaining to anatomy

anatomopathological adj
anatomopatologico

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ n
anatomia
art of studying the different parts of any organized body

anatoxin n
anatoxina
toxoid
neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
antenato avo abiatico ascendente progenitore
one from whom a person is descended

ancestral /ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ adj
ancestrale atavico avito primordiale
pertaining to ancestors

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ n
stirpe ascendenza (it)
condition as to ancestors
antenati avi progenitori
series of ancestors or progenitors

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
ancoraggio
ancora
link target in a document
ancora àncora
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
ancorare
to hold an object to a fixed point

anchorage n
ancoraggio
place for anchoring

anchoretically adv
anacoreticamente

anchorite n
anacoreta eremita
one who lives in seclusion

anchorman n
anchorman
TV host
frazionista
runner

anchovy /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/ n
acciuga alice
small saltwater fish

ancient /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/ adj
antico
having lasted from a remote period
existent or occurring in time long past

ancient history n
acqua passata
not worth discussing any more
antichità storia antica
period of history

anciently adv
anticamente
in the manner of very long ago

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ adj
ausiliare secondario subordinato
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ n
domestico servo
person

and /ænd/ /ənd/ conjunction
e ed
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
eccome!
strong confirmation of preceding

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
eccetera e così via ecc.
indicating a list continues similarly

and/or conjunction
e/o
inclusive "or"

andalusite n
andalusite
mineral

andesite n
andesite
a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock

andiron n
alare
a utensil for supporting wood while burning

andradite n
andradite
nesosilicate mineral of the garnet group

andro- /ændɹoʊ-/ prefix
andro-
human
male

androcephalous adj
androcefalo
having a human head

androgen n
androgeno
androgen

androgenic adj
androgenico
androgenic

androgenization /ˌandɹədʒənʌɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
androgenizazione
the process of androgenizing

androgynophore n
androginoforo
stalk bearing both the androecium and the gynoecium of a flower

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
androgino

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
androide
robot with human form

andrological adj
andrologico
relating to andrology

andrologist n
andrologo androloga
person who studies andrology

andrology n
andrologia
branch of medicine concerned with male diseases

andropause n
andropausa
male equivalent of the menopause

androsterone n
androsterone
androgenic hormone

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
aneddoto
short account of an incident

anechoic adj
anecoico
anechoic

anelace /ˈæ.nəˌleɪs/ n
cinquedea
medieval long dagger

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
anemico
of or pertaining to anemia

anemo- prefix
anemo-
forms words relating to wind

anemograph n
anemografo
anemometer that makes a graphical recording

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑːmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ n
anemometro
an instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind

anemometry n
anemometria
measurement of the direction and velocity of the wind

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
anemone
any plant of genus anemone

anemoscope n
anemoscopio
an instrument that shows the direction of the wind

anemotropism n
anemotropismo

aneroid adj
aneroide
not using or containing fluid

aneroid barometer n
aneroide barometro aneroide
barometer that doesn’t use fluid

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
anestetico
reducing pain sensitivity

anestrus n
anestro
sexual respite in between breeding periods

anethical adj
anetico

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ n
aneurisma
abnormal blood-filled swelling

aneurysmatic adj
aneurismatico
of, pertaining to, or causing aneurysms

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
di nuovo
again

angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n
angelo
messenger from a deity
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels
selfless person

angel hair n
capelli d'angelo capellini
very thin type of pasta

angel of death n
angelo della morte
personification of death in fiction and in art

angel shark n
squalo angelo
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks

angel wings n
bugia cencio chiacchiera crostolo frappa galano
crisp pastry in the form of twisted ribbons dusted with sugar

angelfish n
pesce angelo
marine fish

angelic /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/ adj
angelico
belonging to, proceeding from, or resembling an angel

angelica n
angelica
plants of genus Angelica

angelically /ænˈdʒɛlɪkli/ adv
angelicamente
in an angelic manner

angelolatry n
angelolatria
worship of angels

angels dancing on the head of a pin n
il sesso degli angeli
arcane intellectual speculation

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
ira collera rabbia
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
angina pectoris
intermittent chest pain

angio- prefix
angio-
relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels

angiocarp n
angiocarpo
angiocarpous fruit

angiogenesis /andʒɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
angiogenesi
The formation and development of new blood vessels

angiogenic adj
angiogenico
relating to angiogenesis

angiogram n
angiogramma
an X-ray image of the blood vessels

angiology n
angiologia
branch of anatomy

angiopathy n
angiopatia
any disease of the blood vessels

angioplastic adj
angioplastico

angioplasty /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ n
angioplastica
widening of a blood vessel

angioproliferation n
angioproliferazione

angiosperm n
angiosperma
member of plant group

angiotensin /ændʒɪəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ n
angiotensina
polypeptides that narrow blood vessels

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
angolo
geometrical figure
measure of such a figure
corner where two walls intersect
punto di vista angolo
viewpoint

angle bracket n
parentesi angolare parentesi angolata
type of bracket

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ n
rana pescatrice
angler fish
cannista
person who fishes with a hook and line

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
diavolo nero melanoceto
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
anglicismo anglismo inglesismo
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language

angling n
pesca con la lenza
fishing with a rod, line and angle, for recreation or sport

angrily /ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/ adv
con rabbia irosamente rabbiosamente
in an angry manner

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
arrabbiato
displaying anger
infiammato
inflamed and painful

angst /æŋ(k)st/ [eɪŋ(k)st] n
paturnie
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

anguiped adj
anguipede
having serpents in place of legs

anguiped n
anguipede
mythological creature that had serpents in place of legs

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
angoscia agonia calvario croce ambascia
extreme pain

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
angosciare
cause to suffer pain
angosciarsi
suffer pain

angular acceleration n
accelerazione angolare
rate of change of angular velocity

angular momentum n
momento angolare
angular momentum

angular velocity n
velocità angolare
angle turned in a given time

angularity n
angolarità angolosità spigolosità
the property or characteristic of possessing angles

angularly adv
angolarmente
in an angular manner

angusticlavia n
angusticlavio
tunic

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
anedonia
inability to feel pleasure

anhepatia n
anepatia

anhidrosis n
anidrosi
reduced ability or inability to sweat

anhydrous adj
anidro
having no water

anhygroscopic adj
anigroscopico
not hygroscopic

aniline n
anilina
the simplest aromatic amine

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
anilingus
form of oral sex

animadversion /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʒən / n
animavversione
criticism, a critical remark

animal /ˈænɪməl/ adj
animale
of animals
unhindered by social codes
of soul

animal /ˈænɪməl/ n
animale bestia
organism
organism other than man
person who behaves wildly

animal feed n
mangime
material prepared as feed for domestic or farm animals

animal husbandry n
allevamento
management and care of farm animals

animal magnetism n
mesmerismo
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings

animal rights n
diritti animali diritti degli animali
fundamental rights for animals

animal rights activist n
animalista

animated cartoon n
cartone animato
any of several types of film/movie, the frames of which are drawn by hand

animatedly /ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/ adv
animatamente
in an animated manner

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
animazione ravvivamento vivificazione
The act of animating
animazione
causing images to appear to move

animatronic adj
animatronico
that works by animatronics

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ n
anime
an animated work originated in Japan

animistic adj
animistico
of or pertaining to animism

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ n
acrimonia picca ripicca
violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike

anion /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ n
anione
negatively charged ion

anionic adj
anionico
pertaining to an anion

anisaldehyde n
anisaldeide

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
anice anace
plant

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ n
anice
the seed-like fruit of the anise

anisette n
anisetta
alcoholic liqueur

anismus n
anismo
malfunction of the external anal sphincter

anisogamy /ænaɪˈsɒɡəmi/ n
anisogamia
sexual reproduction involving the union or fusion of two dissimilar gametes

anisotropy n
anisotropia
the property of being directionally dependent

ankerite /ˈɑŋkɚˌaɪt/ n
ankerite
any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
caviglia
joint between foot and leg

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
astragalo talo
the talus

anklet n
cavigliera
a bracelet at the ankle

ankylosaurus /ˌæŋkəloʊˈsɔːrəs/ n
anchilosauro
large herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous

ankylose v
anchilosare
to cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis

ankylosis n
anchilosi
the growing together of bones

annalist n
annalista
writer of annals

annatto n
annatto
dye

annelid n
anellide
annelid

annexation n
annessione
addition or incorporation of something

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
annichilire annientare
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
annichilimento annientamento annichilazione
act of reducing to nothing
annichilazione annichilimento annientamento
process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy
state of being annihilated

annihilative adj
annichilativo
serving to annihilate

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
anniversario
day an exact number of years since an event

annotate v
annotare chiosare commentare glossare
to add annotation

annotation n
annotazione
information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
annuncio
that which conveys what is announced
act
content

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
irritare infastidire disturbare importunare infastidirsi
to disturb or irritate
irritare rompere seccare
to do something to upset or anger someone
molestare nuocere
to molest; to harm; to injure

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
fastidio scocciatura seccatura
that which annoys
irritazione fastidio
the psychological state of being annoyed or irritated

annoying v
fastidioso
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.juː.əl/ adj
annuale
happening once a year

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
annualmente
once every year

annuity /əˈn(j)uɪti/ n
annualità
appannaggio rendita vitalizio
right to receive amounts of money regularly

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
annullare
formally revoke the validity of

annulus n
anello
ring-shaped structure

annunciation n
annunciazione
act of annunciating

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
anodo
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs

anodize v
anodizzare
to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide

anogenital adj
anogenitale
of or relating to the anus and genitals

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
ungere oliare oleare
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon
ungere impomatare
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance

anointed /ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/ n
unto
a person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons

anointment n
unzione
act

anole /əˈnoʊ.li/ /əˈnəʊ.li/ n
anolide

anomalure n
anomaluro scoiattolo volante africano
rodent of the family Anomaluridae

anomalurid n
anomaluri
member of Anomaluridae

anomaly /əˈnɑməli/ /əˈnɒməlɪ/ n
anomalia
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency
deviation from norm
science: any event, big or small, out of the ordinary
something or someone that is strange or unusual
biological defect or malformation
astronomy: any of various angular distances

anomeric adj
anomerico

anomic /əˈnɒmɪk/ adj
anomico
socially disorganized, disoriented or alienated

anon /əˈnɑn/ /əˈnɒn/ n
anonimo
anonymous person

anonym n
anonimo
anonymous person
pseudonimo
pseudonym

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
anonimato
the quality or state of being anonymous

anonymization n
anonimizzazione
act of making anonymous

anonymize v
anonimizzare
to render anonymous

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
anonimo
of unknown name; whose name is withheld
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged
lacking individuality
without consideration of prestige, title, rank or background

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
anonimamente
in an anonymous manner

anopisthograph adj
anopistografo
written on one side only

anorak n
giacca a vento
heavy weatherproof jacket

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
anoressia
loss of appetite

anorexia nervosa n
anoressia nervosa anoressia
disorder

anorthite n
anortite
mineral

anosmia n
anosmia
inability to smell

anosmic /æˈnɒzmɪk/ adj
anosmico
having anosmia

anostosis n
anostosi

another /əˈnʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌ.ðɚ/ determiner
un altro un'altra
any or some
not the same; different
ancora un ancora una ancora uno un altro un'altra
one more, in addition to a former number

anovulation n
anovulazione
lack of ovulation

anovulatory adj
anovulatorio
characterized by a lack of ovulation

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] n
risposta
response
document filed in response to a complaint

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] v
rispondere
to make a reply or response to
to respond to a call
to suit a need or purpose satisfactorily

answer back v
ribattere
to reply impertinently; to talk back

answer to v
rispondere
to be responsible to

answering machine n
segreteria automatica segreteria telefonica risponditore
device that automatically records voice mail

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [ɛənt] n
formica
insect

antacid n
antiacido
agent reducing acidity

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
antagonista
chemical
opponent
avversario concorrente oppositore
one who antagonizes

antanaclasis n
antanaclasi
the use of the same word or phrase, but with a different meaning each time

ante- /æntɪ/ prefix
ante-
In front of in space
Prior to in time

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
formichiere
mammal

antebellum adj
anteguerra prebellico
of a period of time prior to a war

antecedence n
antecedenza anteriorità
act of preceding

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ adj
antecedente
earlier in time or order

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ n
antenato progenitore
ancestor
antecedente
any thing that precedes another thing
conditional part of a hypothetical proposition
word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun

antechamber /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbə/ /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ n
anticamera
small room

antediluvian /ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪən/ adj
antediluviano antidiluviano

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
antilope
mammal of the family Bovidae

antelucan adj
antelucano
before dawn

antenatal adj
antenatale prenatale
before birth

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
antenna
feeler organ

antennule n
antennula
small antenna

anterior adj
anteriore
anatomy: nearer the forward end
before in place

anterior auricular muscle n
muscolo auricolare anteriore
muscle

anterior chamber n
camera anteriore
space between cornea and iris

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ n
inno
hymn of praise or loyalty
inno inno nazionale
national anthem

anther /ˈænθɚ/ n
antera
pollen-bearing part of the stamen

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
formicaio
home of ants and termites

anthocyanin n
antocianina
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments

anthological adj
antologico
pertaining to anthologies

anthologically adv
antologicamente
in the manner of an anthology

anthology /ænˈθɑlədʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
antologia florilegio
collection of literary works

anthophagous adj
antofago
that feeds on flowers

anthracene n
antracene
tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ n
antracite
type of coal

anthracosis n
antracosi
pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of coal

anthraquinone n
antrachinone
tricyclic quinone

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
antrace
disease

anthropic /ænˈθɹɒp.ɪk/ adj
antropico
of or pertaining to mankind or humans

anthropization n
antropizzazione
transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans

anthropize v
antropizzare
to adapt by human activity

anthropo- prefix
antropo-
men; people

anthropocentric adj
antropocentrico
giving preference to humans

anthropogenesis n
antropogenesi
the origin of man

anthropogenic adj
antropogenico antropogeno

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑdʒikəl/ adj
antropologico
relating to anthropology

anthropologically adv
antropologicamente
in a manner which pertains to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
antropologo
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ n
antropologia
the study of humanity

anthropomancy n
antropomanzia
divination by the interpretation of human sacrificial entrails

anthropometrism n
antropometrismo

anthropomorphism n
antropomorfismo
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthropomorphize v
antropomorfizzare
attribute human qualities

anthroponotic adj
antroponotico
relating to anthroponosis

anthropophagous adj
antropofago
antropophagous

anthropophagy n
antropofagia cannibalismo
the practice of eating human flesh

anthropophyte n
antropofito
plant introduced into a new habitat by humans

anthroposophic /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɑsəfɪk/ /ˌæŋθɹəˈpɒsəfɪk/ adj
antroposofico
of or pertaining to anthroposophy

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofia
a spiritual philosophy

anthropotechnics n
antropotecnica
study of the interaction between man and machines

anti- /ænti/ /æntiː/ prefix
anti-
against, hostile to

anti-American adj
antiamericano
opposing America

anti-Americanism n
antiamericanismo
the fear or dislike of the United States or American people, policies, culture or government

anti-Europeanism n
antieuropeismo

anti-Islamic adj
antiislamico
hostile against Islam or Muslims

anti-Semite n
antisemita
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisemita antisemitico
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
antisemitismo
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-Zionist adj
antisionista
opposed to Zionism

anti-Zionist n
antisionista
one who is opposed to Zionism

anti-fascism n
antifascismo
the opposition to fascist ideologies

anti-incendiary adj
antincendio
That prevents fire

anti-inflammatory adj
antinfiammatorio
preventing or counteracting inflammation

anti-militarism n
antimilitarismo
a doctrine that opposes war

antiabortion adj
antiabortista antiaborto
opposed to the practice of abortion

antiabortionist n
antiabortista
one who is opposed to the practice and/or legality of abortion

antiacarian adj
antiacari
that counters mites

antiaggregant adj
antiaggregante
that prevents the aggregation of platelets

antianaphylaxis n
antianafilassi

antiandrogen n
antiandrogeno
any substance that inhibits the release or biological effects of an androgen

antiasthenic adj
antiastenico
that counters asthenia

antiatom n
antiatomo
atom made up of antiparticles

antibacterial adj
antibatterico
killing or inhibiting bacteria

antibacterial n
antibatterico
antibacterial drug

antibiogram n
antibiogramma
laboratory procedure in which samples of a bacterium are treated with a variety of antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
antibiotico
of or relating to antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ n
antibiotico
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria

antiblue adj
antiblu
one of the possible colours of an antiquark

antibody n
anticorpo
protein that binds to a specific antigen

antiburglary adj
antiscasso
countering burglary

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ adj
grottesco obbrobrioso
architecture: grotesque, incongruous

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
caricatura
caricature
buffone pagliaccio
grotesque performer or clown
buffonata pagliacciata
ludicrous act or behaviour

anticardium n
anticardio

antichain n
anticatena
subset of a partially ordered set

anticholesterol adj
anticolesterolo

antichresis n
anticresi
agreement by which a debtor gives a creditor the use of real property

antichrist n
anticristo
someone that works against the teachings of Christ

antichristian /antɪˈkɹɪstɪən/ adj
anticristiano
opposed to Christians or Christianity

antichristian /antɪˈkɹɪstɪən/ n
anticristiano
one who opposes Christians or Christianity

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ v
anticipare
to act before someone
prevedere
to know of something before it manifests

anticipation /æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/ n
anticipazione
the act of anticipating

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
anticlinale
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adj
antiorario
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adv
in senso antiorario
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticoagulant n
anticoagulante
substance

anticolonialism n
anticolonialismo
the movement that opposes colonialism

anticolour n
anticolore
the property of antiquarks equivalent to that of colour in quarks

anticonfessional adj
anticonfessionale

anticonstitutionally adv
anticostituzionalmente
anticonstitutionally

anticorruption /ˌæntiːkəˈɹʌpʃən/ adj
anticorruzione
opposed to or combating corruption

anticyclone n
anticiclone
system of winds

antidazzle adj
anabbagliante antiabbagliante
that does not dazzle

antidemocratically adv
antidemocraticamente
contrary to democracy

antidepressant n
antidepressivo
agent that prevents or counteracts depression

antidopaminergic adj
antidopaminergico
preventing or counteracting the effects of dopamine

antidopaminergic n
antidopaminergico
any drug that prevents or counteracts the effects of dopamine

antidote /ˈæn.tə.dot/ n
antidoto
remedy to counteract a poison
something that counteracts

antidromic adj
antidromico
of a nerve impulse: flowing in the opposite direction from normal

antidrug adj
antidroga
against drug use

antielectron n
antielettrone
positron

antielitism n
antielitismo
opposition to elitism

antifascist adj
antifascista
opposed to fascism

antifeminism n
antifemminismo
any belief antagonistic to feminism

antifeminist adj
antifemminista
antagonistic to feminism

antiferromagnetic adj
antiferromagnetico
exhibiting antiferromagnetism

antiferromagnetism n
antiferromagnetismo
a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism

antifrost adj
antibrina
preventing the effects of frost

antigen n
antigene
substance that induces an immune response

antiglobalist adj
antiglobalista
of or pertaining to antiglobalism

antiglobalist n
antiglobalista
a proponent of antiglobalism

antigypsyism n
antiziganismo
prejudice or hostility against Romani people

antihero /ˈæn.taɪˌhi.ɹoʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ n
antieroe
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner

antihijacking adj
antidirottamento
countering hijacking

antihistaminic adj
antistaminico
of or pertaining to antihistamines

antiholomorphic adj
antiolomorfo
describing a mathematical function

antihydrogen n
antiidrogeno
antimatter equivalent of hydrogen

antilepton n
antileptone
antiparticle of a lepton

antilogarithm n
antilogaritmo
number of which a given number is the logarithm

antilogism n
antilogismo
false syllogism in which two premises contradict the third

antimalarial adj
antimalarico
preventing or counteracting malaria

antimalarial n
antimalarico
agent that prevents or counteracts malaria

antimere n
antimero
one of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical organisms

antimeric adj
antimero
of or pertaining to antimeres

antimitotic adj
antimitotico
preventing or disrupting mitosis

antimitotic n
antimitotico
an agent that prevents or disrupts mitosis

antimodern adj
antimoderno
opposed to modernity or modernization

antimodernity n
antimodernità
opposition to modernity

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
antimonio
chemical element

antinationalism n
antinazionalismo
opposition to nationalism

antinausea adj
antinausea
intended to prevent or combat nausea

antineurotic adj
antineurotico

antineutrino n
antineutrino
the antiparticle of the neutrino

antineutron n
antineutrone
the antiparticle corresponding to a neutron

antinode n
antinodo
a region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes of a vibrating body

antinomically adv
antinomicamente
in an antinomic manner

antioxidant adj
antiossidante
acting against oxidation

antioxidant n
antiossidante
substance that slows oxidation
vitamin that acts against free radicals

antiparallel adj
antiparallelo
parallel of opposite direction

antiparasitic adj
antiparassitario
that counters parasites

antiparasitic n
antiparassitario
pesticide

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
antiparticella
a subatomic particle

antipasto n
antipasto
Italian starter for a meal

antipathetically adv
antipateticamente
in an antipathetic fashion

antipathically adv
antipaticamente
in an antipathic manner

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
antipatia
contrariety or opposition in feeling

antiperistalsis n
antiperistalsi
peristalsis in the opposite direction

antiphlogistic adj
antiflogistico
counteracting inflammation

antiphlogistic n
antiflogistico
plant or remedy that reduces inflammation

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ n
antifona
devotional piece of music sung responsively

antiphonal n
antifonario
a book of antiphons

antiphony n
antifonia
singing by a choir split in two parts or a piece sung in this manner

antiphoton n
antifotone
the antiparticle of a photon (identical to a photon)

antiphrasis n
antifrasi
use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning

antiplatelet adj
antiaggregante
destroying blood platelets

antipneumococcal adj
antipneumococcico
that counters pneumococcus infection

antipodism n
antipodismo
form of foot juggling

antipodist n
antipodista
one who juggles using his or her feet lying down

antipoor adj
antipovero
opposing or working against the poor

antiprism n
antiprisma
a polyhedron composed of two parallel copies of some particular polygon, connected by an alternating band of triangles

antiprismatic adj
antiprismatico
relating to an antiprism

antiproliferative adj
antiproliferativo
Tending to suppress cell growth

antiproton n
antiprotone
antiparticle of the proton

antipyresis n
antipiresi
the reduction of fever

antiquark n
antiquark
the antiparticle of a quark

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ adj
antiquato
old fashioned

antique /ænˈtiːk/ adj
antico
old; out of date

antiquely adv
anticamente
in an antique manner

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
antichità
ancient times

antiradar adj
antirradar
preventing detection by radar

antireductionist n
antiriduzionista
proponent of antireductionism

antirepeater n
antiripetitore

antiretroviral adj
retrovirale
fighting retrovirus

antiscientific adj
antiscientifico
contrary to the scientific method
pertaining to antiscience

antiscientifically adv
antiscientificamente
in an antiscientific manner

antiseborrheic adj
antiseborroico

antiseismic adj
antisismico antiterremoto
built to withstand earthquakes

antisense /ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/ n
antisenso
a molecule which suppresses transcription

antiseptically adv
antisetticamente
in an antiseptic manner

antislavery adj
antischiavista
opposed to the practice of slavery

antismoking adj
antifumo antitabacco
opposing or prohibiting smoking

antisocial /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
asociale
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antispast n
antispasto
a metrical foot composed of an iambus and a trochee

antisubjectivism n
antisoggettivismo
any philosophy opposed to subjectivism

antiterrorism n
antiterrorismo
activity aiming at opposing terrorism

antiterrorist adj
antiterroristica antiterroristico
counteracting terrorism

antitheft adj
antifurto
preventing from being stolen

antithesis /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
antitesi
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical adj
antitetico
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antithetically adv
antiteticamente
in an antithetic manner

antithyroid adj
antitiroideo
reducing the production or effects of thyroid hormones

antitorque adj
anticoppia

antitransform n
antitrasformata
inverse of a transform

antivenereal adj
antivenereo
that is used to treat or cure venereal disease

antiviral adj
antivirale
medicine

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ n
corna corno corno ramificato palco
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk

antlion n
formicaleone
nocturnal insects

antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/ n
antonimo contrario inverso opposto
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymous /ænˈtɑnɪməs/ /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/ adj
antonimico
having an opposite meaning

antsy /ˈæn.tsi/ adj
nervosetto
restless, apprehensive and fidgety

anucleate adj
anucleato
of a cell which does not have a nucleus

anuria n
anuria
a condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
ano
lower opening of the digestive tract

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
incudine
block used in blacksmithing
bone in inner ear

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
ansia ansietà
concern
ansia bramosia
eager desire
ansia
pathological condition

anxiolytic n
ansiolitico
drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety

anxious /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ adj
preoccupante
accompanied with anxiety; worrying
ansioso bramoso impaziente
earnestly desirous
ansioso
full of anxiety

anxiously /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ adv
ansiosamente
in an anxious manner

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
affatto
at all

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
qualche
at least one (kind)
qualsiasi
no matter what kind

any minute now adv
da un momento all`altro presto
very soon

any more adv
più
in negative or interrogative constructions

any other business phraseologicalUnit
varie ed eventuali
last item on the agenda of a meeting

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ pronoun
qualcuno
(colloquial) a person of consideration or standing

anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
come capita comunque in ogni caso in ogni modo in qualche modo in qualsiasi modo
in any way, in any manner

anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
chiunque
anybody

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun
niente qualsiasi cosa qualunque cosa
any thing of any kind

anything else pronoun
qualcos'altro
any other thing

anytime adv
in qualsiasi momento
at any time

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
comunque in ogni modo
in any way
comunque senza riguardo
regardless
ad ogni modo comunque
used to indicate change of subject
in ogni caso
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.hwɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
dovunque

anzianate n
anzianato
council

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ n
aoristo
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔːtə/ /eɪˈɔːɹtə/ n
aorta
great artery

aortal adj
aortico
of or relating to the aorta

aorto- prefix
aorto-
aorta

aortocoronary adj
aortocoronarico
relating to the aorta and the coronary arteries

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
a pezzi
in two or more parts; asunder

apart from preposition
oltre a prescindere da all'infuori di fuorché tranne
except for

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
any policy of racial separation
policy of racial separation in South Africa

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
appartamento alloggio quartierino
domicile occupying part of a building

apartment building n
condominio
residential building with multiple flats

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
apatico atono
void of feeling

apathetically adv
apaticamente
in an apathetic manner

apatite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
apatite
type of mineral

ape /eɪp/ n
scimmia ominide
animal
scimmione
derogatory: person

ape /eɪp/ v
scimmiottare
to imitate

aperea n
aperea
Cavia aperea, a Brazilian guinea pig

aperiodic adj
aperiodico
math: of a state

aperspectival adj
aprospettico
lacking perspective

aperture /ˈæp.ə.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/ n
apertura
opening

apex /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ n
apice
botany: end of leaf
highest point
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc

aphaeretic /æfɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
aferetico
of the nature of aphaeresis

aphakia n
afachia
absence of the lens from the eye

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ n
afasia afemia
pathological speech disorder

aphelian adj
afelico
relating to aphelion

aphelion /əˈfiːlɪən/ n
afelio
the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun

aphesis /ˈæf.ə.sɪs/ n
aferesi
loss of the initial unstressed vowel of a word

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
afide
insect

aphonia n
afonia
loss of voice

aphorism /ˈæ.fə.ɹɪzm̩/ n
aforisma
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphorist n
aforista
person who writes or recites aphorisms

aphoristic adj
aforistico
of, relating to, or containing aphorisms

aphoristically adv
aforisticamente
in an aphoristic manner

aphotic /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/ adj
afotico
having no sunlight

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ adj
afrodisiaco
intensifying sexual desire

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ n
afrodisiaco
food or drug

aphrometer n
afrometro
device used to measure the pressure within a bottle of sparkling wine

aphthous adj
aftoso
relating to aphtha

apiary /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/ n
apiario
a place where bees and hives are kept

apical /ˈæp.ɪk.əl/ n
apicale
sound

apically adv
apicalmente
in an apical manner or direction

apicoplast n
apicoplasto
a relict, non-photosynthetic plastid found in most of the Apicomplexa

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
ciascuna ciascuno
apiece

apivorous adj
apivoro
that feeds on bees

apnea n
apnea
cessation of breathing

apneusis n
apneusi
an abnormal pattern of breathing

apo- prefix
apo-
away from, or separate
derived from, or related to
the apoprotein form of the protein
without, or lacking

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
apocalisse
cataclysmic event
end of the world

apocarpous adj
apocarpico
having carpels that are not joined

apocopate adj
apocopato
shortened by apocope

apocopate v
apocopare
shorten using apocope

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
apocope
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word

apocrine adj
apocrino
of or pertaining to an apocrine gland or to its mode of secretion

apocrisarius n
apocrisario
high-ranking ecclesiastical official

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
apocrifo
of doubtful authenticity

apocytium n
apocizio

apoferment n
apofermento
apoenzyme

apogamy /əˈpɒɡəmɪ/ n
apogamia
asexual reproduction of a fully formed plant directly from a bud

apograph /ˈæpəɡɹɑːf/ n
apografo
perfect copy

apolar adj
apolare
having no polarity

apolitically adv
apoliticamente
done without political affiliation

apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ n
apollo
handsome young man

apologetically adv
apologeticamente
in an apologetic manner

apological adj
apologico
relating to apologues

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
scusare
to make an apology or excuse

apologue n
apologo
a short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects

apology /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
apologia scuse
an expression of regret
apologia
formal justification, defence

apomictic adj
apomictico
of or pertaining to apomixis

apomixis n
apomissia
plant reproduction without fertilization, meiosis, or the production of gametes

apophantic adj
apofantico
having a declaration, statement or proposition

apophenia /æpɵˈfiːni.ə/ n
apofenia
the perception of connectedness in unrelated phenomena

apophonic /ˌæ.pəˈfɒ.nɪk/ adj
apofonico
pertaining to or characterized by apophony

apophysis n
apofisi
branch
outgrowth

apophysitis n
apofisite
inflammation of an apophysis

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ n
apoptosi
death of cells

apoptotic adj
apoptotico
of or pertaining to apoptosis

aporophobia n
aporofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of poor people

aport adv
contributo
on the left side of the boat

aposematism /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ n
aposematismo
adaptation that warns off potential predators

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ n
aposiopesi reticenza
abrupt breaking-off in speech

apostasy /əˈpɒstəsi/ n
apostasia
renunciation of set of beliefs
renunciation of one's religion or faith

apostate /ə.ˈpɒs.teɪt/ n
apostata
person who renounces a religion or faith

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
apostolo
missionary or leader of a mission
top-ranking Mormon church official

apostolic /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/ /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
apostolico
according to the doctrines of the apostles
pertaining to apostles, or to the apostles

apostolic succession n
successione apostolica
chain of consecrations of bishops

apostolically adv
apostolicamente
in an apostolic way

apostrophe /əˈpɑːs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
apostrofo
the character ’

apostrophize v
apostrofare
to use the apostrophe in writing or speech

apothecium n
apotècio
the ascigerous fructification of lichens

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
apice apoteosi culmine trionfo
best moment or highest point in the development of something
apoteosi deificazione divinizzazione
deification; becoming a god
apoteosi delirio esaltazione glorificazione incensamento magnificazione
glorification, exaltation
apice
glorified example or ideal

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] n
app
small computer application

appall /əˈpɔl/ v
impallidire
to depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear

appalled adj
inorridito
shocked, horrified by something unpleasant

appalling adj
orrendo pessimo raccapricciante spaventoso terribile
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

appallingly /ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/ adv
spaventosamente
in an appalling manner

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
apparatcik apparatčik
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æ.pəˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ /æpəˈɹɑːtəs/ n
apparecchio
assortment of tools or instruments
sistema
bureaucratic organization
attrezzatura impianto
complex machine or instrument

apparel /əˈpæɹ.əl/ /əˈpæɹəl/ n
abbigliamento
clothing

apparent /əˈpæ.ɹənt/ adj
evidente

apparently /əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/ adv
apparentemente evidentemente
(archaic) plainly
apparentemente
seemingly
according to what the speaker has read or been told

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
apparizione
act of becoming visible
astronomy: the first appearance of a luminary after having been invisible or obscured
thing appearing
unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance

appaumé adj
appalmato

appeal /əˈpiːl/ v
appellarsi
to call upon another

appealable adj
appellabile
that may be appealed

appear /əˈpiɹ/ /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ v
apparire
To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible
To come before the public

appearance /əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/ n
apparizione visione
A thing seen
apparenza
Semblance, or apparent likeness
presentazione
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings
apparizione comparsa
The act of appearing or coming into sight
comparizione
The coming into court of either of the parties
apparenza aspetto aria cera sembianza
personal presence, form or look

appearances are deceptive proverb
l'apparenza inganna
it is not possible to judge one's character by their outward appearance

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
calmare pacificare placare
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appellation /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ n
appellativo appellazione
name; designation

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
aggiungere
to add as an accessory
attaccare
to hang or attach to, as by a string

appendage n
arto membro protuberanza
external body part
estremità membro protuberanza
natural prolongation or projection
protuberanza
part that is joined to something larger

appendectomy n
appendicectomia
surgical procedure

appendiceal adj
appendicolare
of or pertaining to the appendix

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
appendicite
inflamation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ n
appendice
vermiform appendix
text added to the end of a book or an article

appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
appetito
desire of or relish for food

appetizer n
aperitivo stuzzichino
small, light first course

appetizing /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ adj
vespigno
that appeals to, or stimulates the appetite

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
applaudire
to express approval by clapping
lodare approvare
to praise, or express approval by words

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
applauso
act of applauding

apple /ˈæp.əl/ n
mela
fruit
melo
wood

apple blossom n
fiore di melo
the flower of an apple tree

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
pomo della discordia mela della discordia
object which sows anger and dissension

apple pie n
torta di mele
pie with apple filling

apple sauce n
melepassata passato di mela
a food

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
melo
tree that bears apples

apple-corer n
vuotamele
a tool

apples and oranges n
mele e pere
non-comparable items

application /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
applicazione
a computer program
the act of applying as a means
candidatura
a verbal or written request, especially for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar

applicative adj
applicativo
having practical application

apply /əˈplaɪ/ /ˈæp(ə)li/ v
applicare
to put to use for a purpose

apply oneself v
impegnarsi
to put forth a concerted effort

appointee /əˌpoɪnˈtiː/ n
designato incaricato nominato
a person who is appointed

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
appuntamento
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement

appositely adv
appositamente
in an apposite manner

appreciably adv
sensibilmente
in an appreciable manner

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ v
capire rendersi conto
to be aware of
apprezzare essere riconoscente
to be grateful for something
valorizzarsi
to increase in value
apprezzare
to view as valuable

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
apprendista bardotto
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

apprenticeship n
tirocinio
condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
approccio
a manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made
movements to gain favor; advances
accesso
a way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access
approccio avvicinamento contatto
the act of drawing near
avanzata
the advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post
avvicinamento
the way a plane comes in to land at an airport

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
accostarsi a avvicinarsi a
To come near to in place, time, or character
abbordare approcciare
To draw near, in a figurative sense
avvicinarsi appropinquarsi
to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer

approaching /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ adj
avvicinamento
that approaches or approach

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ adj
apposito
obsolete: set apart for a particular use or person
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper

appropriately adv
appropriatamente
in an appropriate manner

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
stanziamento
public funds set aside for a specific purpose

approvable adj
approvabile
able of being approved

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
appoggio approvazione consenso plauso
acceptance
approvazione permesso
permission

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
approvare
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial

approved school n
riformatorio
reformatory

approximable adj
approssimabile
able to be approximated

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
approssimativamente circa
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

approximation /əˌpɹɑksɪˈmeɪʃn/ /əˌpɹɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/ n
approssimazione
imprecise solution
act of approximating

approximatively adv
approssimativamente
in an approximative manner

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ n
albicocca albicocco
fruit
albicocco
tree

apriorism n
apriorismo
the idea that some knowledge of the physical world can be derived logically

aprioristically adv
aprioristicamente
in an aprioristic manner

apron /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
grembiule
clothing
piazzale
the paved area of an airport

apronful n
grembiulata
as much as an apron will hold

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adj
a proposito
of an appropriate or pertinent nature

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
a proposito
by the way

apropos of nothing phraseologicalUnit
nè capo nè coda senza capo nè coda
without reference to anything

aprosexia n
aprosessia
inability to concentrate

apse /æps/ n
abside

apsidole n
absidiola
minor apse at the end of a side aisle in a church

apt /æpt/ adj
adatto appropriato confacente idoneo
fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate
tendente
having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ n
attitudine
natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill

aptly /ˈæp(t).li/ adv
adeguatamente appropriatamente giustamente
in an apt or suitable manner

aptness /ˈæptnəs/ n
giustezza
the quality of being apt or suitable

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
aperitivo
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ n
acqua regia
mixture of acids

aquamarine /ˌæ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
acquamarina
aquamarine colour

aquaplaning n
aquaplaning

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
acquaponica
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics

aquaporin n
acquaporina
class of proteins

aquariology n
acquariologia
study of the fauna and flora of aquaria

aquarist n
acquariofilo acquariofila
a person who maintains an aquarium

aquarium n
acquario
tank for keeping fish
public place where live fish are exhibited

aquatic /ɘˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /əˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
acquatico
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
acquedotto
a structure carrying water
acquedotto rete idrica
an artificial channel conveying water

aqueous /ˈæ.kwi.əs/ adj
acquoso
consisting mainly of water

aquiferous adj
acquifero
carrying water
pertaining to an aquifer

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ adj
aquilino
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles

aquiline nose n
naso adunco naso aquilino naso dantesco
human nose with a hooked, bent shape

ar /ɑɹ/ /ɑː/ /ɔɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ n
erre
name of the letter R, r

arabesque /ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ n
arabesco
ornamental design used in Islamic Art

arability n
arabilità coltivabilità
the capacity for land to produce or support vegetation

arabinose n
arabinosio
aldopentose that occurs most often in polysaccharides

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ adj
arabile
suitable for cultivation

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ n
aracnide
eight-legged creature

arachnidism /əˈɹæknɪdɪzm/ n
aracnidismo
the condition of being poisoned by a spider bite

arachnophobe n
aracnofobo
person who fears spiders

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
aracnofobia
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders

arachnophobic adj
aracnofobico
suffering from arachnophobia

aragonite n
aragonite
saline evaporate

arancino /ˌæɹənˈtʃiːnəʊ/ /ˌɑɹənˈtʃinoʊ/ n
arancino supplì
baked stuffed rice ball from Sicily

arbitrarily adv
arbitrariamente
in an arbitrary manner

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
arbitrario arbitraria
based on individual discretion or judgment
a caso arbitrario
chosen at random
arbitrario
determined by impulse

arbor n
mandrino
axis or shaft on a lathe

arborescence n
arborescenza ramificazione
tree structure

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
arboreto
place of many varieties of tree

arboriculture /ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɨˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ n
arboricoltura
branch of horticulture concerned with the planting and growth of trees

arboriferous adj
arborifero
producing or having many trees

arborio /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.oʊ/ /ɑːˈbɔːɹɪ.əʊ/ n
Arborio arborio riso arborio
variety of short-grained rice

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arco
geometry: part of a curve
curve
curva in forma parametrica
mathematics: mapping

arc-connected adj
connesso per archi
such that every doubleton is joined by an arc

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
porticato portico sottoportico
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
arcata loggiato porticato
row of arches

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
arcano
understood by only a few; obscure

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
arco
architectural element
inverted U shape
arrangement of trapezoidal stones

archaeolithic adj
arceolitico
of or relating to the earliest Stone Age

archaeological adj
archeologico
relating to the science or research of archaeology

archaeologically adv
archeologicamente
in an archaeological manner

archaeologist n
archeologo archeologa
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).kiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
archeologia
scientific study of past remains

archaeomagnetism n
archeomagnetismo
magnetism of the Earth in the geologic past

archaeon n
archei
microorganism

archaic /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arcaico
old-fashioned or antiquated

archaically adv
arcaicamente
in an archaic manner

archaistic /ɑːkeɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
arcaistico

archangel /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/ n
arcangelo
angel who leads other angels

archbasilica n
arcibasilica
major basilica

archbishop /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ n
arcivescovo
senior bishop

archbishopric n
arcivescovado
jurisdiction of an archbishop

archconfraternity n
arciconfraternita
religious confraternity that can join with and extend privileges with other similar brotherhoods

archdeacon n
arcidiacono
administrative official in a diocese

archdeaconry n
arcidiaconato
the office of an archdeacon, or the term of that office

archdemon n
arcidemone arcidiavolo
chief demon

archdiocese /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
arcidiocesi archidiocesi
area administered by an archbishop

archducal /ɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl/ adj
arciducale
pertaining to archdukes

archduchess n
arciduchessa
daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduke n
arciduca
rank

archegonium n
archegonio
multicellular reproductive structure in certain plants

archenemy n
arcinemico arcinemica
a principal enemy

archeologically adv
archeologicamente
in an archeological manner

archeometry n
archeometria
the application of the various techniques of science to archeology

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
archeotterige
ancient bird

archepiscopal adj
arcivescovile
of or pertaining to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archer /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ n
arciere
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow

archery /ɑɹtʃəɹiː/ n
tiro con l'arco
the practice

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ n
archetipo
Jungian psychology: universal pattern of thought
character, object, or story based on a known character, object, or story
archetipo capostipite
original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned

archiater /ˈɑɹkiˌeɪtɚ/ /ˈɑːkiˌeɪtə/ n
archiatra

archiepiscopal adj
archiepiscopale arcivescovile
of or relating to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
archimandrita
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church

archipelago /ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ n
arcipelago
group of islands

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n
architetto architetta
designer of buildings
ideatore ideatrice
planner

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktʃəɹəl/ adj
architettonico
pertaining to architecture

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
architettura
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ n
architrave
the lowest part of an entablature

archival adj
archivistico
of a quality suited to the conservational needs of an archive
[[di|d']]archiviazione di archiviazione
of or pertaining to an archive or archiving

archival science n
archivistica
the study of archiving

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
archivio banca dati
place for storing earlier material

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
archiviare
to archive

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ n
archivista
one who creates, maintains or controls archives

archlute n
arciliuto
stringed musical instrument

archly adv
maliziosamente
in an arch manner

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ n
arconte
chief magistrate

archontate n
arcontato
office or position of an archon

archpriest n
arciprete
religious title/rank

archpriesthood n
arcipretura

arcosolium n
arcosolio
a tomb in an arched recess in a wall

arctic hare n
lepre artica
Lepus arcticus

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ n
fascicolo arcuato
bundle of axons

arduity /ɑːˈdjuːɪti/ n
arduità
state or quality of being arduous

arduous /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ /ˈɑːɹd͡ʒuəs/ adj
ardua arduo
hard to climb
arduo ardua
needing or using up much energy

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ n
ara
unit of area

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
tutto a posto
are you OK?

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
sei allergico a qualche medicinale?
are you allergic to any medications?

are you doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
cosa fai domani?
are you doing anything tomorrow

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
ti senti meglio?
are you feeling better?

are you married phraseologicalUnit
sei coniugata? sei coniugato? sei sposata? sei sposato?
are you married?

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
sei religioso?
are you religious?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
sei celibe? sei nubile? sei single?
are you single?

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
stai prendendo qualche medicinale?
are you taking any medications?

area /ˈæɹ.i.ə/ /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ n
area
particular geographic region
any particular extent

areal adj
areale
areal

areflexia n
areflessia
lack of neuromuscular reflexes

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
teatro
a realm in which important events unfold
arena
an enclosed area, often outdoor
the sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre

areography n
areografia
study of Mars' geographical features

areometer n
areometro
device used to measure specific gravity

areometry n
areometria
measurement of the specific gravity of liquids

aretalogy n
aretalogia
biography in which a deity's attributes are listed in the first person

aretological adj
aretologico

argali n
argalì
Ovis ammon

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
argento
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
argento
silver or metal tincture

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).dʒənˌtiːn/ n
argentina
Argentina sphyraena
fish of the genus Argentina

argentite n
argentite argirite
silver sulfide

argillocalcareous adj
argilla calcarica fossile di Sant'Agata
consisting of or containing, clay and calcareous earth

arginase n
arginasi
an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of arginine

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
arginina
an amino acid

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ n
argon argo
a chemical element

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ n
gergo
secret language of thieves, tramps and vagabonds
gergo idioletto parlata
specialized vocabulary and terminology of a field

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
disputàbile opinabile
open to argument

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
discutere dibattere
intransitive: to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
discutere litigare
to have an argument, a quarrel
argomentare
transitive: present a viewpoint

arguer n
argomentatore argomentatrice
one who argues

argument /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
argomento
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason
variable that is being passed to a function
independent variable
argomentazione
process of reasoning
lite discussione
verbal dispute; a quarrel

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
aria
type of musical piece

arid /ˈæ.ɹɪd/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪd/ adj
arido secco
very dry

arigato /ˌɑɹiˈɡɑtoʊ/ interjection
arigatò arigató
“thank you”, used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture

aril n
arillo
meat surrounding seed

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
sorgere
get up, stand up
nascere sorgere apparire
start to exist, originate

arista n
arista resta
one of the fibrils found on grains or fishes

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
aristocrazia
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class
government by such a class
class of people considered superior to others

aristocratically adv
aristocraticamente
in an aristocratic manner

aristotype n
aristotipo
crystallographic structure
printing process

arithmancy n
aritmomanzia
divination using numbers that are the equivalent of letters of a name

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ adj
aritmetica aritmetico
arithmetical

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
aritmetica
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic geometry n
geometria aritmetica
branch of mathematics

arithmetic mean n
media aritmetica
measure of central tendency

arithmetic progression n
progressione aritmetica
sequence

arithmetically adv
aritmeticamente
In an arithmetic / arithmetical manner

arithmomania n
aritmomania
disorder

arithmosophia n
aritmosofia
form of numerology that equates letters of the alphabet with numbers

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arca
Noah's ship

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
baia braccio d'acqua cala calanca insenatura ramo
bay or inlet
divisione ramo settore
branch of an organization
braccio armato
figurative: power; might; strength; support
tentacolo
limb of an invertebrate animal
braccio
part of a chromosome
braccio asta degli occhiali
part of object
braccio arto membra membro
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
armi
heraldic bearings
arma
weapon

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
armare
to supply with armour or weapons
to prepare for action

arm in arm adv
a braccetto sottobraccio
arms linked

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
braccio di ferro
a sport

arm-wrestle v
fare a braccio di ferro
to compete in an arm-wrestle

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
armadillo
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
poltrona
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
armato
equipped, especially with a weapon

armed conflict n
conflitto armato
contested incompatibility

armed forces n
forze armate
the military forces of a nation

armful /ˈɑː(r)mfʊl/ n
bracciata
amount an arm or arms can hold

armiger /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/ /ˈɑːɹmɪdʒəɹ/ n
armigero
person entitled to bear a coat of arms
scudiero
squire carrying the armour of a knight

armigerous /ɑɹˈmɪ.dʒɚ.əs/ /ɑːˈmɪ.dʒə.ɹəs/ adj
blasonato
Entitled to bear a coat of arms

armillary sphere n
sfera armillare
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armilustrum n
armilustro

armipotent adj
armipotente
powerful in battle

armistice /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
armistizio
formal agreement to end combat

armlet /ˈɑːmlət/ n
braccialetto
A band that is worn on the arm that for ornamental or identification purposes

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
corazza
natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body
armatura
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces

armored personnel carrier n
carro armato
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat

armorial n
armerista armoriale
book on heraldry or arms

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
corazza
natural protection on an animal's body
armatura
protective layer over a body, vehicle etc.

armoured train n
treno blindato treno corazzato
railway train protected with armour

armoury n
arme
Heraldry
armeria galleria d'armi
place where arms are kept, an arsenal

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
ascella
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder
postaccio
somewhere or something foul

armrest n
bracciolo
part of a seat

arms race n
corsa agli armamenti corsa al riarmo
a competition for military supremacy

arms-bearer n
armigero soldato armato
one who carries weapons

army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
esercito armata
military force concerned mainly with ground operations
government agency in charge of a state's army

arnica n
arnica
plants of genus Arnica

arolium n
arolio
a median lobe into which the pretarsus expands, in an insect's leg

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
aromantico

aromatherapeutic adj
aromaterapico
of or pertaining to aromatherapy

aromatherapy n
aromaterapia
type of therapy

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
aromatico
fragrant or spicy
aromatico benzenico
in organic chemistry

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ n
gusti pianta aromatica
fragrant plant or spice added to flavour a dish

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ adj
attorno

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ preposition
in giro per
at various places in
attorno
defining a circle or closed curve containing
intorno
following a path
intorno a verso vicino
near

around the clock
di continuo giorno e notte ininterrottamente ventiquattrore
all the time

arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/ n
arrapamento eccitazione foia
the act of arousing or the state of being aroused

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
risvegliare svegliare
to awaken
eccitare arrapare
to sexually stimulate
eccitare provocare
to stimulate feelings

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.dʒi.oʊ/ n
arpeggio
notes of a chord played individually

arpent n
arpento
a unit of area, having various official measures

arquebusier n
archibugiere
soldier armed with an arquebus

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
imputare
charge someone in a court of law

arrange /əˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
disporre
to set up, organise

arranged marriage n
matrimonio arrangiato matrimonio combinato
marriage planned by someone else

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
arrangiamento sistemazione
act of arranging
accomodamento accordo compromesso
agreement
composizione
collection of things that have been arranged
incontro
manner of being arranged
arrangiamento
music: adaptation of a piece of music
preparativi
plural: preparations for some undertaking

array /əˈɹeɪ/ n
abbigliamento agghindamento
clothing/ornamentation
combinato schieramento
collection laid out
assortimento gamma serie sfilza
large collection

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ n
arretrato
work to be done

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
arrestare
to take into legal custody

arrest warrant n
mandato di arresto
document authorizing an arrest

arrhinia n
arinia
congenital absence of the nose

arrhizotonic adj
arizotonico rizoatono
stem-stressed

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ n
aritmia
irregular heartbeat

arrhythmically adv
aritmicamente
in an arrhythmic manner

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
arrivo
act of arriving or something that has arrived

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
arrivare
to reach
to get to a certain place

arrivistic adj
arrivistico

arrogance /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ n
arroganza
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
arrogante
having excessive pride

arrogantly adv
arrogantemente
in an arrogant manner

arrondissement n
arrondissement
an administrative division

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ n
freccia
projectile
symbol

arrow key n
tasto freccia
computer key marked with arrow and used to move the cursor

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ n
maranta arundinacea
Maranta arundinacea

arrowslit n
arciera

arsehole n
buco del culo ano sfintere
anus
stronzo coglione
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
arsenale deposito armi
military establishment
arsenale
stock of weapons
arsenale deposito magazzino
store or supply of anything

arsenate n
arseniato
salt or ester of arsenic acid

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
arsenico
chemical element

arsenic acid n
acido arsenico
H₃AsO₄

arsenious adj
arsenioso
of or containing arsenic with a valence of 3

arsenious acid n
acido arsenioso

arsenite n
arsenato
oxyanion of trivalent arsenic

arsenochromate n
arsenocromato

arsine n
arsina
AsH₃
-arsina
derivative of AsH₃

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
incendio doloso
crime of setting a fire

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ n
incendiario piromane
one who has committed the act of arson

art /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ n
arte produzione artistica
artwork
arte
conscious production or arrangement
human effort
skillful creative activity
study
skill
aesthetic value
disciplina umanistica arte
field or category of art
disciplina umanistica
nonscientific branch of learning

art dealer n
commerciante d'arte gallerista
someone who buys and sells works of art

art historian n
storico dell'arte storica dell'arte
an expert in art history

artefactually adv
artificiosamente
with reference to artefacts

arterial adj
arteriale
relating to an artery

arteriology n
arteriologia
branch of angiology

arteriosclerosis /ˌɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ n
arteriosclerosi
hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel

arteriosclerotic adj
arteriosclerotico
pertaining to arteriosclerosis

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹɪ/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
arteria
blood vessel from the heart
major transit corridor

artful /ˈɑːɹt.fəl/ adj
artificioso
artificial, imitative
astuto
cunning, crafty
abile
dexterous, skillful
performed with art or skill

arthralgia /ɑɹˈθɹæl.dʒi.ə/ /ɑːˈθɹæl.dʒi.ə/ n
artralgia
pain in a joint

arthritic /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
artritico
affected by arthritis

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/ n
artrite
inflammation of a joint

arthritism n
artritismo

arthro- prefix
artro-
biology: referring to a joint or meaning articulation

arthrocentesis n
artrocentesi

arthrology n
artrologia
branch of anatomy dealing with the joints

arthropod n
artropode
animal of Arthropoda

arthrotomy n
artrotomia
the surgical incision of a joint

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
carciofo
vegetable

artichoke bottom n
fondo di carciofo girello di carciofo
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower

article /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ n
articolo
part of speech that specifies a noun
member of a group or class
articolo comma
section of a legal document
articolo voce
story, report, or opinion piece

articular adj
articolare
of, at, or relating to the joints of the body

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ adj
chiaro
clear, effective
eloquente
speaking in a clear or effective manner

articulated bus n
autobus articolato
articulated bus

articulated lorry n
autoarticolato
truck and trailer

articulately adv
articolatamente
in an articulate manner

articulation /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
articolazione
joint or collection of joints

articulatory adj
articolatorio
of or pertaining to articulation; phonological

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ n
artefatto
object made or shaped by human hand
archaeological object

artificial /ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/ adj
artefatto artificioso falso
false, misleading
artificiale artefatto
man-made
artefatto innaturale
unnatural

artificial insemination n
fecondazione artificiale
introduction of semen

artificial intelligence n
intelligenza artificiale
branch of computer science
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity
quality of a machine

artificial selection n
selezione artificiale
intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals

artificialist n
artificialista
proponent of artificialism

artificially adv
artificialmente
in an artificial manner

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
artiglieria
weapon
army unit

artiodactyl /ˌɑːtɪəʊˈdaktɪl/ n
artiodattilo
any ungulate mammal with an even number of toes

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
artigiano
skilled manual worker

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
artista
person who creates art
person who creates art as an occupation
skilled person

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adv
artistico
relating to art or artists
having creative skill
aesthetically pleasing

artistic gymnastics n
ginnastica artistica
discipline of gymnastics

artistic licence n
licenza poetica
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

artistically adv
artisticamente
In an artistic manner

artistry n
artisticità
significant artistic skill

artlessly adv
ingenuamente
in an artless manner

artophorion n
artoforio

arts and crafts n
artigianati
handicrafts

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ n
rucola ruchetta
herb

arum /ɛ(ə)ɹəm/ n
gichero gigaro chiaro gigaro scuro
flower or plant in the genus Arum

aryballos n
ariballo
small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil

aryl n
arile
univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
tanto
to such an extent or degree

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
come quanto
quando
at the same instant that
mentre
at the same time that
siccome
considering that, because
come
in the same way that
man mano che a mano a mano che
varying through time to the same proportion that

as /æz/ /əz/ /ˈæs/ preposition
come da
In the role of
come quanto
Introducing a basis of comparison

as I was saying phraseologicalUnit
come stavo dicendo
Used to refer back to a previous statement

as a matter of fact
difatti in realtà
actually

as a rule adv
di regola
in general; most often

as far as adv
per quanto
in the scope of

as far as one knows adv
per quanto si sa
to the best of my knowledge

as follows adv
come di seguito come segue così
in the manner described hereafter

as if conjunction
come se
in mimicry of

as if interjection
come no già già
interjection

as if there were no tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
come se non ci fosse un domani
to an excessive degree

as is /æzˈɪz/ adj
tale quale
(of an object) in its present state or condition

as long as conjunction
a condizione che a patto che ammesso che purché
if, assuming
mentre
while

as opposed to preposition
invece di
in contrast to

as regards preposition
per quanto riguarda
regarding

as soon as conjunction
non appena
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
al più presto quanto prima il più presto possibile il prima possibile
as soon as is possible

as the crow flies adv
in linea d'aria
in a straight line

as the saying goes phraseologicalUnit
come dice il detto
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
come se
as to suggest that

as usual adv
come al solito
as is usually the case

as well adv
anche
in addition, also
allo stesso modo
to the same effect

as well as conjunction
nonché e anche oltre a
and in addition

as well as preposition
nonché

as yet adv
non ancora
up to the present

as you sow, so shall you reap proverb
raccogli quello che semini
consequences of actions are in proportion to intentions

as you were interjection
come non detto ordine annullato
return to most recent command

asbestos /æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/ n
amianto asbesto
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
salire
to fly, to soar
to go up
riuscire
to succeed

ascendancy n
influsso
supremacy; superiority; dominant control

ascension n
ascensione
the act of ascending

ascent /əˈsɛnt/ n
ascesa salita
act of ascending; motion upwards

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
constatare accertare appurare riscontrare stabilire
find out; discover or establish

ascesis /əˈsisɪs/ /əˈsiːsɪs/ /əˈskiːsɪs/ n
ascese
(rigorous) self-discipline

ascetically adv
asceticamente
in an ascetic manner

ascocarp n
ascocarpo
the sporocarp of an ascomycete

ascomycete n
ascomicete
fungus of the phylum Ascomycota

ascorbate n
ascorbato
salt or ester of ascorbic acid

ascorbic acid n
acido ascorbico
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆

ascorbyl n
ascorbile

ascospore n
ascospora
a sexually produced spore from the ascus of an Ascomycetes fungus

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
attribuire
attribute a book, etc
ascrivere
attribute a cause or characteristic

aseity /əˈsiːɪti/ n
aseità
being self-derived, self-existent

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asessuale asessuato
having no distinct sex
without sexual action

asexuality n
asessualità
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

asexually adv
asessualmente
in an asexual manner; without having sex

ash /ˈæʃ/ n
cenere
solid remains of a fire

ash tree n
frassino
Fraxinus tree

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ n
concio pietra da taglio pietra squadrata
masonry making use of such blocks

ashore /əˈʃo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈʃoə/ /əˈʃɔɹ/ /əˈʃɔː/ adv
a riva
on the land
verso riva
towards the shore

ashtray /ˈæʃtɹeɪ/ n
portacenere posacenere
receptacle for ashes

asialism n
ascialia
decrease of salivary secretion

aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv
a parte
to or on one side

asinine /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
asinino
of or relating to a donkey

asininity n
asineria ciucata
asinine remark, etc.

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
chiedere domandare
make a request
domandare chiedere interrogare
request an answer

ask for v
chiedere
request

ask for it v
andare in cerca di guai andare in cerca di rogne cercare rogne
provoke an unwanted action

askance /əˈskæns/ adv
in cagnesco storto
of look: with disapproval
di traverso obliquamente
sideways, obliquely

askari n
ascaro
member of local African military or police

askew /əˈskjuː/ adj
obliquo
turned or twisted to one side

askoliasmos n
ascoliasmo

asleep adj
addormentato
in a state of sleep
inattentive

asocial /eɪˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/ adj
asociale
not social or sociable

asp /æsp/ n
aspide
Vipera aspis

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
asparago
asparagus plant
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspəɹteɪm/ n
aspartame
the artificial sweetener

aspartic adj
aspartico
of or pertaining to aspartic acid

aspatial adj
aspaziale
not spatial

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ n
aspetto
the way something appears
quality of a verb

aspect ratio n
allungamento

aspectual adj
aspettuale
of or pertaining to grammatical aspect

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
pioppo
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus

aspergillus /ˌæspɚˈd͡ʒɪləs/ n
aspergillo
any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic

asperity /əˈspɛɹɪti/ /əˈspɛɹɪɾi/ n
asperità
something that is harsh and hard to endure

aspermatism n
aspermatismo

aspermia n
aspermia
a form of infertility

asperse v
calunniare diffamare
to falsely charge another

aspersion n
aspersione
a sprinkling of holy water
calunnia diffamazione disdoro
an attack on somebody's reputation or good name

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ n
asfalto bitume
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ v
asfaltare
to pave with asphalt

asphodel /ˈæsfədɛl/ n
asfodelo
plant of the genus Asphodelus

asphyxiate v
asfissiare
to smother or suffocate someone

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
aspic
dish

aspirant /ˈæspəɹənt/ n
aspirante
someone who aspires to high office, etc.

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ v
aspirare pompare
to remove a liquid or gas by suction

aspirated adj
aspirato
pronounced with an audible breath

aspirated h /ˈæspəɹeɪtəd eɪtʃ/ n
h aspirata
in the French language usage of the letter h at the start of a word which does not allow liaison with a preceding consonant

aspirator n
aspiratore
pump which draws gas through a liquid

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
aspirare
to hope or dream

aspirin /ˈæspɹɪn/ n
aspirina
analgesic drug

asplenia n
asplenia alienia iposplenismo
absence of normal spleen function

aspontaneity n
aspontaneità

ass /æs/ n
asino ciuco somaro buricco
animal
asino idiota scemo
stupid person
culo
buttocks
vulgar slang:sex

ass-backwards adv
alla bell’e meglio alla carlona alla cazzo di cane alla meglio
in a hopelessly misguided manner
testacoda
moving backwards, that is, rear end first

ass-licker n
leccaculo
one who succumbs to authority
one who licks ass

assail /əˈseɪl/ v
assalire
to attack violently

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ n
aggressore assalitore
an attacker; someone who attacks another violently, or criminally

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
assassino assassina
any ruthless killer
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person
assassino
member of the historical Ismaili Muslim militant group

assassinate /əˈsasɪneɪt/ v
assassinare
to murder by sudden or obscure attack

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
assassinio
murder for political reasons or personal gain

assassinatrix /əˈsæsɪˌneɪtɹɪks/ n
assassinatrice
female assassin

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
assalto aggressione attacco all'arrembaggio arrembaggio
a violent onset or attack

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ v
aggredire attaccare assalire molestare
to attack

assault rifle n
fucile d'assalto
a rifle

assay /ˈæseɪ/ n
analisi saggiatura saggio
the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something
prova tentativo
trial, attempt, essay

asscheek /ˈæstʃik/ n
chiappa
slang for a buttock

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ n
zagaglia
slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
adunare adunarsi riunire riunirsi
to gather as a group
assemblare montare
to put together

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
montaggio
act of putting together
assembramento
congregation of people
assemblaggio
set of pieces

assembly language n
linguaggio assembly
programming language

assent /əˈsɛnt/ n
assenso
agreement, act of agreeing

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
assentire
to agree, give approval

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
asserire
To affirm

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ n
asserzione affermazione asserimento dichiarazione
affirmation; statement asserted

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
assertivo
boldly self-assured

assess /əˈsɛs/ v
valutare stimare estimare
to determine the value of
applicare tassare
to impose or subject to

assessment n
valutazione
appraisal

asset /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
bene possedimento proprietà risorsa
something or someone of any value

assets /ˈæsets/ n
asse
any property or object of value that one possesses

asseverate v
asseverare
declare earnestly

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
buco del culo ano
anus
buco del culo stronzo testa di cazzo chiavica
mean or rude person

assiduous /əˈsɪd.jʊ.əs/ /əˈsɪdʒuəs/ adj
assiduo
hard-working, diligent

assiduously adv
assiduamente
in an assiduous manner

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
assegnare
to allot or give something as a task
to appoint or select someone for some office
attribuire categorizzare
to attribute or sort something into categories
accantonare assegnare
to designate or set apart something for some purpose
assegnare attribuire
to transfer property, a legal right, etc., from one person to another

assignee n
cessionario
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred

assignment n
atto di cessione
document that effects this transfer
cessione
transfer of rights or benefits

assignor n
cedente
maker of an assignment

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
assimilare

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
aiutare assistere
help

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
assistenza
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ /əˈsɪstɛnt/ n
assistente
person who assists

assistant referee n
guardalinee
official at a football match

association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
associazione
group of persons associated for a common purpose

association football n
calcio
soccer

associationism n
associazionismo
theory that association is the basis of consciousness

associative /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ adj
associativo
algebraic property of an operator

associatively adv
associativamente
in an associative way

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
assortimento varietà
collection of varying but related items

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
assumere
take on a position
ritenere presupporre
to suppose to be true

assumed adj
presunto
supposed or presumed

assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
supposizione
supposition
assunzione
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself
thing supposed

astable adj
astabile

astaciculture n
astacicoltura

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ n
astato
the chemical element

asteatosis n
asteatosi

aster /ˈæstə(ɹ)/ n
astro
plant

asterisk /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ n
asterisco
symbol used to highlight words or sentences

asterism /ˈastəɹɪzəm/ n
asterismo
a star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals
typographical symbol
small group of stars

asteroid /ˈæstəɹoɪd/ n
asteroide pianetino planetoide
astronomy

asteroid belt pn
cintura asteroidale fascia principale
region of the solar system

asteroidal adj
asteroidale
pertaining to an asteroid

asteroseismic adj
asterosismico asterosismologico
of or pertaining to asterseismology

asterseismology n
astersismologia
the seismology of stars

asthenocoria n
astenocoria

asthenopia n
astenopia

asthenosphere /asˈθɛnə(ʊ)sfɪə/ n
astenosfera
the zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈæzmə/ n
asma
chronic respiratory disease

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ adj
asmatico
having the characteristics of asthma

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ n
asmatico
person who suffers from asthma

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ n
astigmatismo
defect of a lens
disorder of the vision

astigmometer n
astigmometro
optical device

astomatic adj
astomatico
having no stomata

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
sorprendere stupire
to surprise, astound, flabbergast

astonished adj
sbalordito attonito di stucco senza parole sorpreso stupefatto
amazed

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ n
stupore
sorpresa meraviglia stupore sbigottimento
amazement, great surprise

astounding adj
impressionante
that astounds

astral /ˈæstɹəl/ adj
astrale
relating to or resembling the stars

astride adv
a cavalcioni
with one’s legs on either side

astrobiology n
astrobiologia
exobiology

astrobleme /ˈæs.tɹoʊ.blim/ /ˈæs.tɹəʊ.bliːm/ n
astroblema
pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet

astrocyte n
astrocita
neuroglial cell in the shape of a star

astrocytoma n
astrocitoma

astrodynamics n
astrodinamica
the study of the motion of spacecraft

astrogeology n
astrogeologia esogeologia
the science of planet's structure and composition

astroinformatics n
astroinformatica
processing of large amounts of astronomical data

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
astrolabio astrolabo
astronomical and navigational instrument

astrological adj
astrologico
pertaining to astrology

astrological sign n
segno zodiacale segno
sign that is used as the basis of astrology

astrometry /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ n
astrometria
branch of astronomy

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
astronauta
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose

astronautic adj
astronautico
of or pertaining to astronautics

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/ n
astronomo astronoma
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adj
astronomico
of or relating to astronomy

astronomical unit n
unità astronomica
measure of distance

astronomically adv
astronomicamente
in the extreme
relating to astronomy

astronomy /əˈstɹɑnəˌmi/ n
astronomia
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophic adj
astrofico
describing lyric poetry

astrophotographer n
astrofotografo

astrophysical adj
astrofisico
of or pertaining to astrophysics

astrophysically adv
astrofisicamente
with regard to astrophysics

astrophysics n
astrofisica
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astrostatistics n
astrostatistica
branch of astroinformatics

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
avveduta avveduto
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

astutely adv
astutamente
in an astute manner

astuteness n
astuzia scaltrezza
quality of being astute

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
in pezzi
into separate parts

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
manicomio
mental asylum
asilo
place of safety

asymmetric adj
asimetrico
not symmetric

asymmetrical adj
asimetrico
not symmetrical

asymmetrically adv
asimmetricamente
in an asymmetric manner

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
asimmetria dissimmetria
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptomatic adj
asintomatico
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease

asymptote n
asintoto
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asintotico
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity

asymptotical adj
asintotico
asymptotic

asymptotically adv
asintoticamente
(analysis) in an asymptotical manner, in the way of an asymptote

asynartetic /əˌsɪnɑːˈtɛtɪk/ adj
asinarteto

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asincrono
not synchronous

asynchrony n
asincronia asincronismo
asynchrony

asyndeton n
asindeto
rhetoric scheme

asyntactic adj
asintattico

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
a di
denoting a price
a in
in or very near a particular place
a
indicating time
occupied in (activity)
in the direction of

at a time
alla volta per volta
in a continuous period

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ]
ad ogni modo assolutamente comunque
at all

at all costs
ad ogni costo a ogni costo a tutti i costi
sparing no effort

at arm's length
a debita distanza a distanza di sicurezza
at a distance

at dark
durante il tramonto
during nightfall

at death's door
al capolinea al lumicino
about to die

at ease
a proprio agio rilassato riposo
free of anxiety

at first
dapprima
initially; at the start

at first blush
a prima vista
upon first impression or consideration

at first glance
a prima vista
after only a superficial examination or review

at gunpoint
a mano armata
under coercion by someone with a firearm

at home
a casa
In one's place of residence

at large
in generale
in general

at last
finalmente
after a long time; eventually

at latter Lammas
affatto giammai mai per nulla al mondo
never

at least
almeno se non altro
anyway
almeno per lo meno
at a lower limit

at length
a lungo
for a long time

at loggerheads /æt ˈlɒɡəhɛdz/ /æt ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛdz/
ai ferri corti
unable to agree; opposing

at night adv
di notte la notte nottetempo
during the night

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
contemporaneamente
at the same time
immediatamente subito
immediately
insieme
together

at present
al momento
currently

at random
a casaccio alla spicciolata in ordine sparso
randomly

at risk
a rischio
In a condition marked by a high level of risk

at sign n
chiocciola
name of the symbol @

at sixes and sevens
in disordine
in a state of confusion
in disaccordo
in a state of dispute or disagreement

at stake
in gioco a rischio in ballo in palio posta in gioco
at issue, at risk

at the end of one's tether
al limite della sopportazione
At the limit of one’s patience

at the end of the day
in fin dei conti per ultima cosa
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
spese
by taking away from

at the hands of preposition
da parte di
by the actions of

at the moment
attualmente adesso
right now

at the same time
contemporaneamente intanto
simultaneously

at times
a volte di quando in quando talvolta
on occasion, sometimes

ataman /ˈætəmən/ n
atamano
title

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ adj
atavico
biology: of the recurrence of a trait after an absence of generations
of a throwback
of the return of earlier, more primitive behavior

ataxia /əˈtæksɪə/ n
atassia
lack of coordination

atelectasis n
atelectasia
lung collapse caused by inner factors

atelophobia /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/ n
atelofobia
fear of imperfection

atemporal adj
atemporale
unaffected by time

athanatism n
atanatismo
philosophy

athanor /ˈæθənɔɹ/ /ˈæθənɔː/ n
atanor
furnace or stove designed and used to maintain uniform heat, primarily used by alchemists

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
ateismo
rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist)
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs)

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
ateista ateo
ateo atea
a person who believes that no deities exist
ateo ateista
a person who rejects belief that any deities exist, whether or not that person believes that deities do not exist

atheistic adj
ateo ateistico
relating to atheists

atheistically adv
ateisticamente
in an atheistic manner

athermic /ˌeɪˈθɜɹmɪk/ adj
atermico
resistant to heat passing through

atherogenic adj
aterogenico
that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis

atheroma n
ateroma cisti sebacea placca
abnormal fatty deposit

atheromasia n
ateromasia

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ n
aterosclerosi
clogging or hardening of blood vessels caused by plaques

atherosclerotic adj
aterosclerotico
of or pertaining to atherosclerosis

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
atleta
participant in one of several sporting activities
atleta sportivo sportiva
person who actively participates in physical sports

athlete's foot n
piede d'atleta piede dell'atleta
fungal infection

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
atletico
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
having to do with athletes
an attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability
atletico sportivo
physically active

athletically adv
atleticamente
in an athletic manner

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
atletica
physical activities

athrepsia n
atrepsia

athwart /əˈθwɔː(ɹ)t/ adv
di traverso
From side to side, across

athwartships adv
madiere
athwartships

atlas /ˈætləs/ n
atlante
bound collection of maps
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck
bound collection of tables, illustrations, etc., on any subject

atmospheric adj
atmosferico
relating to the atmosphere

atoll /ˈætɒl/ n
atollo
island

atom /ˈatəm/ /ˈætəm/ n
atomo
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties
historical: theoretical particle of matter
smallest indivisible constituent

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atomico
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes
of, or relating to atoms

atomic absorption spectroscopy n
spettroscopia di assorbimento atomico

atomic bomb n
bomba atomica bomba A
nuclear weapon

atomic nucleus n
nucleo atomico
nucleus of an atom

atomic number n
numero atomico
number of protons

atomically adv
atomicamente
with regard to atoms

atomizer n
atomizzatore
instrument for reducing a liquid to spray

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonale
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atonally adv
atonalmente
in an atonal manner

atonement n
ammenda redenzione riconciliazione riparazione
amends to restore a damaged relationship
espiazione redenzione riparazione
reconciliation of God and mankind

atopic adj
atopico
characterised by atopy

atopic dermatitis n
dermatite atopica
skin disease

atoxic adj
atossico

atresia n
atresia

atrial adj
atriale
Of, or pertaining to an atrium

atrial fibrillation n
fibrillazione atriale
Cardiac arrhythmia

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
atroce
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous
offensive, heinous
very bad

atrociously adv
atrocemente
in an atrocious manner

atrocity n
atrocità
extremely cruel act

atrophic adj
atrofico
pertaining to atrophy

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ n
atrofia
reduced functionality

atropine /æ-tɹo-pin/ n
atropina
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade

attach /əˈtætʃ/ v
legare
to fasten, to join to

attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ n
allegato
file sent along with an email
legame
strong bonding towards or with

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
addetto addetto diplomatico
diplomatic officer

attack /əˈtæk/ n
attacco
attempt to cause damage or injury
offense of a battle
medicine: sudden onset of a disease

attack /əˈtæk/ v
attaccare
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point

attack is the best form of defence proverb
la miglior difesa è l'attacco
attacking the opposition first is better than waiting

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ n
attaccante
(soccer)
someone who attacks

attacking midfielder n
trequartista
midfield player

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
ottenere raggiungere attenere
to accomplish; to achieve

attainable /əˈteɪnəb(ə)l/ adj
ottenibile raggiungibile realizzabile
able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
attentato
attack
tentativo sforzo
the action of trying at something

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
provare cercare tentare attentare
to try

attend /əˈtɛnd/ v
partecipare
to be present at

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ n
presenza partecipazione
the state of attending

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
attenti
military command

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
attenzione
mental focus
attenti allerta sull'attenti
state of alertness in the standing position

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
attento
paying attention

attentively adv
attentamente
in an attentive manner

attenuation n
attenuazione
a gradual diminishing in the strength

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
attestare
to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine

attestation /ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/ /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
attestazione
something which bears witness, confirms or authenticates

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
documentato
in linguistics: of words or languages, proven to have existed by records

attic /ˈætɪk/ n
soffitta solaio
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attire /əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ n
palco
heraldry: single horn
abbigliamento
one's dress or clothes

attire /əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ v
indossare portare
to dress or garb

attitude /ˈætɪtud/ /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ n
atteggiamento attitudine
disposition or state of mind
position of the body or way of carrying oneself

attitudinally adv
attitudinalmente
in terms of attitude

attometre n
attometro
10-18 metres

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
avvocato
lawyer

attorney-in-fact n
procuratore
US legal: ad hoc agent

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ n
attrazione
feeling of being attracted
something which attracts
attrazione attrattiva
tendency to attract

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
attraente procace
having the power of charming
pleasing or appealing to the senses
attrattivo
having the quality of attracting by inherent force

attractively adv
gradevolmente
in an attractive manner

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ n
attributo
characteristic or quality
computing: the applicable option selection

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ v
attribuire
to associate ownership or authorship with

attributive adjective n
aggettivo attributo
adjective that describes only an attribute

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
atipico
not conforming to the norm

atypically adv
atipicamente
in a manner which is not typical

au contraire /oʊ ˌkɑnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
al contrario
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
au pair
a single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
biondo rame
reddish-brown

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
asta
public sales event

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
vendere all'asta mettere all'asta
to sell at an auction

auctioneer n
banditore battitore
one who conducts an auction

auctorial adj
autoriale

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
audace
showing willingness to take bold risks

audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ n
udienza
formal meeting with a dignitary
pubblico uditorio
group of people seeing a performance
pubblico
readership of a written publication

audio frequency n
audiofrequenza
frequency of audible sound waves

audio guide n
audioguida
form of apparatus

audio- prefix
audio-
related to sound

audiobook n
audiolibro
audiobook

audiogram n
audiogramma
graphical representation of hearing ability

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
audiologia
study of hearing and hearing defects

audiometer n
audiometro
instrument

audiometry n
audiometria
assessment of a person's hearing ability

audiovisual /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisivo
audiovisual

audiovisually adv
audiovisivamente
in an audiovisual way

audition n
audizione
performance by an aspiring performer
audizione ascoltazione
sense of hearing

audition v
ascoltare
evaluate one or more performers in through an audition

auditor n
revisore contabile
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
sala
a large room for public meetings or performances

auditory adj
uditivo
of or pertaining to hearing

auditory n
pubblico
an assembly of hearers; an audience
auditorium
an auditorium

auger v
verrinare
drill holes using an auger

augite n
augite
pyroxene mineral

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
aumentare
accrescersi aumentarsi
to become greater
aumentare crescere
to increase, make larger or supplement

augmentative adj
accrescitivo
growing, enlarging, increasing

augmentative n
accrescitivo
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

augmented reality n
realtà aumentata
merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ n
augure
diviner who foretells events by unusual occurrences

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
augurare
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ n
augurio predizione presagio
an omen or prediction; a foreboding
augurio
divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals

auk /ɔːk/ n
alca
seabird of the family Alcidae

auletris n
auletride
courtesan flute-player

aulos n
aulo

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑ(ː)nt/ /ɒnt/ /ɔnt/ n
zia
a parent’s sister or sister-in-law
affectionate term for an older woman, by means of fictive kin

auntie /ˈæn.ti/ n
zietta ziettina ziuccia
Diminutive of aunt

aura /ˈɔːɹə/ n
aura
An invisible force surrounding a living creature.
The distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something

aural /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
auricolare
of or pertaining to the ear

aureola n
aureola
luminous cloud

auric adj
aurico
trivalent gold

auricular n
auricolare
little finger

auricular muscle n
muscolo auricolare
muscle

auriferous adj
aurifero
containing gold

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ n
uro
Bos primigenius

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ n
auscultazione
diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device

auspiciously adv
sotto i migliori auspici
in an auspicious way

austenitic adj
austenitico
of or pertaining to austenite

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ adj
austero
not extravagant
grim, stern, strict

austerely /ɔˈstiəɹli/ adv
austeramente
in an austere manner

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
austerità
severity of manners or life
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes

austral adj
australe
Of, relating to, or coming from the south

austral n
australe
currency

autarchy n
autarchia
condition of absolute power

autarkic /ɔːˈtɑːkɪk/ adj
autarchico
self-sufficient

autarkically adv
autarchicamente
in an autarkic way

autarky n
autarchia
state of personal self-sufficiency

autecology n
autoecologia
one of two broad subdivisions of ecology

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ n
cineasta
creative artist

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
autentico
of undisputed origin
conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief

authentically adv
autenticamente
in an authentic manner

authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ n
autenticità
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original

authigenic adj
autigeno
from the source in which it is found

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
autore autrice
originator or creator of a work

authoriality n
autorialità
the condition of being an author

authoritative /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
autoritario
accurate or definitive
autorevole
originating from a figure of authority

authoritatively adv
autorevolmente
in an authoritative manner

authorities n
autorità
all senses

authority /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
autorità
person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject
power to enforce rules or give orders
persons in command; specifically, government

authorization n
autorizzazione
formal sanction, permission or warrant

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
autorizzare
to grant power or permission
to permit

autism /ˈɔːtɪz.əm/ n
autismo
neurological disorder

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
autista
person with autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
autistico autista
having or pertaining to autism

autistically adv
autisticamente
in an autistic way

auto da fe /ˈaʊtəʊ də ˈfeɪ/ n
autodafé
public execution by burning at the stake

auto racing n
automobilismo
sport

auto transport truck n
bisarca camion bisarca
truck that carries other motor vehicles

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
auto-
automatic
regarding oneself
relating to cars or the driving of cars

auto-directional adj
autodirezionale

autoacceleration n
autoaccelerazione
increase in the rate of polymerization

autoantibody n
autoanticorpo

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ adj
autobiografico
of or relating to person's life

autobiographically /ˈɔː.təʊˌbaɪ.ə.ɡɹæf.ɪk.(ə)li/ adv
autobiograficamente
in an autobiographical manner

autobiographism n
autobiografismo
tendency to base writings on one's own life

autobiography n
autobiografia
biography of oneself

autocatalysis n
autocatalisi
catalysis of a reaction by one of its products

autocatalytic adj
autocatalitico
catalyzed by one of its own products

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autocefalo
a self-governing church

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autoctono
native to the place where found

autoclasis n
autoclasi
all senses

autocratically /ˈɔːt.əˌkɹæt.ɪk(.ə)liː/ adv
autocraticamente
in an autocratic manner

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
autodidatta autodidatto
a self-taught person

autodigestion n
autodigestione
the digestion of tissue by enzymes produced by the organism itself

autoerotic /ˈɔːtəʊ.ɘɹɒt.ɪk/ adj
autoerotico
masturbatory

autogamy n
autogamia
self-fertilization

autogenesis n
autogenesi
the supposed creation of living organisms from nonliving matter

autogenous adj
autogeno
produced independent from an external cause

autogiro n
autogiro girocottero
aircraft with unpowered rotating wings

autograph adj
autografo
hand-written manuscript

autograph n
manoscritto
hand-written manuscript
autografo
signature

autograph v
autografare
to sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book

autogravitation n
autogravitazione

autohemotherapy n
autoemoterapia
reinjection of blood

autohistoradiography n
autoistoradiografia

autoimmune adj
autoimmune
of or pertaining to autoimmunity

autoimmunity n
autoimmunità
condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues

autolatric adj
autolatrico

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autologico
of a phrase, describing itself

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmædʒɪkəl/ adj
automagico
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automagically adv
automagicamente
automatically

automated adj
automatizzato
Made automatic

automated teller machine n
bancomat
banking

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adj
automatico
capable of operating without external control
describing a firearm which fires continuously
acting without conscious thought

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ adv
automaticamente
In an automatic manner

automation n
automatizzazione automazione
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automatism /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/ n
automatismo
acting automatically

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
automa
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions
formal system
person who acts like a machine or robot

automobile /ˈɔ.tə.moʊ.ˌbil/ /ˈɔ.tə.mə.biːl/ n
automobile macchina auto vettura
passenger vehicle

automorphic number n
numero automorfo
number whose square ends in itself

automorphism n
automorfismo
isomorphism of a mathematical object or system of objects onto itself

automotive adj
automobilistico
of, or relating to motor vehicles

autonomic nervous system n
sistema nervoso autonomo
autonomic nervous system

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
autonomo
self-governing

autonomously adv
autonomamente
In an autonomous manner

autonomy /ɑˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ n
autonomia
self-government
capacity for individual decision

autonymous adj
autonimo

autonymy n
autonimia

autopatrolled adj
autoverificato
automatically checked

autophagocytosis n
autofagocitosi

autophagy n
autofagia
the process of self-digestion

autoploidy n
autoploidia
the condition of being autoploid

autopoiesis n
autopoiesi
self-creation

autopolyploid adj
autopoliploide
having more than two sets of chromosomes

autoprotolysis n
autoprotolisi
autoionization of water

autopsic adj
autoptico
characteristic of an autopsy

autoreferentially adv
autoreferenzialmente
i

autorotation n
autorotazione
rotation of the blades of a helicopter by ascending air

autosemantic adj
autosemantico

autosexual adj
autosessuale

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ n
autosoma
any chromosome other than sex chromosomes

autostyly n
autostilia

autotelic adj
autotelica autoteliche autotelici autotelico
containing its own meaning or purpose
deriving meaning and purpose from within
not motivated by anything beyond itself

autoteller n
bancomat
"autoteller"

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
autotomia
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autotransfusion n
autotrasfusione
blood transfusion in which a person receives their own blood

autotroph /ˈɔɾəˌtɹoʊf/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ n
autrofia
organism that can synthesize its food

autotrophic adj
autotrofico

autotrophy n
autotrofia
synthesis of food from inorganic substances

autotypic adj
autotipico
relating to an autotype

autovaccination n
autovaccinazione

autumn /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ n
autunno
season

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
autunnale
of or relating to autumn

autumnal equinox n
equinozio d'autunno
point

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ adj
ausiliare ausiliario

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ n
ausiliare
person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner

auxiliary language n
lingua ausiliaria
auxiliary language

auxiliary verb n
ausiliare verbo ausiliaro
a helping verb

auxologic adj
auxologico
of or pertaining to auxology

auxologist n
auxologo

auxology n
auxologia
study of growth

auxopathy n
auxopatia

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
disponibilità reperibilità
the quality of being available

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
valido
disponibile
capable of being used
readily obtainable

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
frana slavina
fall of earth, rocks, etc.
valanga slavina
large sliding mass of snow and ice
valanga
sudden descent or influx

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ n
avanguardia
group of people promoting new concepts
(obsolete) the vanguard of an army or other force

avantgardist n
avanguardista
member of the avant-garde

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ n
avarizia cupidigia
excessive or inordinate desire of gain
avidità
inordinate desire for some supposed good

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
avaro
actuated by avarice

avariciously adv
avaramente
in a greedy manner

avascular adj
avascolare
Lacking blood vessels

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
avatar emblema simbolo
A digital representation of a person or being
avatar incarnazione
The earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu

avenge v
vendicare
to take vengeance for

avens /ˈævɪnz/ n
camedrio
plant of Dryas

aventail n
camaglio
adjustable mail protecting the neck

aventurine /əˈvɛnt͡ʃəɹɪn/ n
avventurina
variety of translucent quartz
kind of brownish glass containing gold-coloured spangles

avenue /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ /ˈæv.əˌnu/ n
viale corso
broad street

aver /əˈvɜː/ /ˈeɪvə/ v
asserire
to assert the truth of, to affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
media medio
constituting or relating to the average

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
media
arithmetic mean

averagely adv
mediamente
in an average manner

aversion /əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/ n
avversione
fixed dislike

aversive adj
aversivo
causing avoidance

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
evitare
to ward off

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
aviario
of birds

avian influenza n
influenza aviaria aviaria
strain of influenza

aviary /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
voliera
confinement for keeping birds

aviation /eɪviˈeɪʃən/ n
aviazione
art or science of flying

avicultural adj
avicolo

aviculture n
avicoltura
bird breeding

avid /ævɪd/ adj
avido
enthusiastic; passionate
longing eagerly; eager; greedy

avidity n
avidità
eagerness; intenseness of desire
greediness; strong appetite

avidly adv
avidamente
in an avid manner

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ n
avocado
fruit
tree

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
recurvirostra
bird

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
evitare
to keep away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
evitare come la peste
to evade or shun

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ adj
evitabile
capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable

avowal n
ammissione conferma riconoscimento
declaration of affirmation

avowedly adv
dichiaratamente
with open acknowledgment

await /əˈwɛɪt/ v
servire
to serve
aspettare attendere
transitive: to wait for

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
consapevole conscio cosciente
alert, aware
sveglio desto
conscious

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
svegliare
to cause someone to stop sleeping
svegliarsi
to gain consciousness

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
svegliarsi
intransitive: to stop sleeping
svegliare
transitive: to cause to become awake

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
rinnovamento risveglio
a revival of religion
risveglio
the act of awaking

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
sentenza
decision of arbitrators
premio medaglia onorificenza trofeo
trophy or medal

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
aggiudicare premiare
give an award/prize for merit
sentenziare
to give by judicial determination
premiare
to make an award

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
conscio consapevole
consapevole
having knowledge of something
all'erta
vigilant, on one's guard

awareness /əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/ n
coscienza
the state of consciousness
conoscenza consapevolezza avviso
the state or quality of being aware of something

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
lontano
absent; gone; at a distance
via
from a place; hence

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
distratto
lost in thought

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
timore
feeling of fear and reverence

aweigh /əˈweɪ/ adj
staccato dal fondo
drawn out; hanging

awesome /ˈɑs.əm/ /ˈɔs.əm/ /ˈɔːsəm/ adj
impressionante
causing awe or terror
magnifico fantastico splendido
excellent, exciting

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
orribile
causing fear; appalling; terrible
impressionante
exceedingly great
terribile orribile pessima pessimo
very bad

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adv
spaventosamente terribilmente tremendamente
colloquial: very, extremely

awhile /əˈwaɪl/ adv
per un po'
For some time; for a short time

awkward /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
maldestro goffo impacciato
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands
imbarazzante imbarazzato delicato inopportuno poco opportuno
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
difficile poco maneggevole scomodo
perverse; adverse; untoward

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
lesina punteruolo
pointed instrument

awn /ɔːn/ n
resta arista
the bristle or beard of certain plants

ax to grind n
carta da giocare interesse personale rimprovero
proposition or point of view

axe /æks/ n
scarto taglio
rejection
ascia scure accetta mannaia
tool
ascia scure
weapon

axilla /ækˈsɪlə/ n
ascella
armpit

axillary adj
ascellare
of or pertaining to the axilla

axiological adj
assiologico
Of or relating to value theory

axiology n
assiologia
value theory

axiom /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/ /ˈæks.i.əm/ n
assioma
mathematics: fundamental assumption
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth
established principle in art or science

axiom of choice n
assioma della scelta
axiom that any product of non-empty sets is non-empty

axiom of power set pn
assioma dell'insieme potenza
axiom of set theory

axiomatic adj
assiomatico
evident without proof or argument
of or pertaining to an axiom

axiomatical adj
assiomatico
related to an axiom

axiomaticity n
assiomaticità

axionym n
assionimo
word that carries a value judgement

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
asse
basis of space or part of graph
geometry: imaginary line
epistrofeo
second cervical vertebra

axis of evil n
asse della malvagità
states sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction

axis of symmetry n
asse di simmetria
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axiverse n
axiverso
a postulated universe populated by axions having sizes of many different orders of magnitude

axle /ˈæksəl/ n
asse
an axis
the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel
a transverse bar or shaft

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ n
axolotl assolotto
endangered salamander

axon n
assone
a nerve fibre

axonal adj
assonale
of or pertaining to an axon

ayatollah n
ayatollah
a religious leader

aye aye, sir phraseologicalUnit
signorsì
nautical - I hear, understand and will comply

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ /ˈʌɪˌʌɪ/ n
aye-aye chiromio aié-aié
nocturnal quadruped

ayin /ˈaɪ.ɪn/ n
ain
Semitic letter

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ n
azalea
plant

azeotrope n
azeotropo
mixture of two substances non-separable by normal distillation

azeotropic adj
azeotropico

azide n
azoturo
N₃ radical
N₃- anion

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
azimut
arc of the horizon

azimuthal /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ adj
azimutale
Of or pertaining to the azimuth
A map projection which preserves direction for all points relative to a selected point

azo compound n
azocomposto
organic compound

azoic adj
azoico
anterior to the existence of animal life

azotemia /ˌæzoʊˈtimiə/ /ˌæzəʊˈtiːmɪə/ n
azotemia
accumulation in the blood of waste products

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ adj
azzurro
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms
sky-blue coloured

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ n
azzurro
colour of the sky
blue colour on a coat of arms

azurite /ˈæʒ(j)ʊˌɹaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
azzurrite
blue, vitreous mineral

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] interjection
beè
cry of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] n
belato bè
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] v
belare
to make the cry of sheep

baba n
babà
flavoured sponge cake

baba au rhum n
babà
rum-soaked cake

babassu n
babassu
Attalea speciosa, a tall Brazilian feather palm

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
ciancia
idle talk
balbettio
inarticulate speech
gorgoglio
the sound of flowing water

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
cicalare
to make a continuous murmuring noise
chiacchierare ciarlare
to talk much

babesiosis n
babesiosi piroplasmosi
parasitic disease

babiroussa n
babirussa
hoglike quadruped

babirusa n
babirussa
a member of the genus Babyrousa

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
babbuino
primate

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ adj
per i bimbi
intended for babies

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
bella bello
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive
bambino
immature or infantile person
tesoro
term of endearment
bebè bimbo bimba bambino bambina
very young human being
cucciolo piccolo
young animal

baby boom n
incremento delle nascite incremento demografico
any increase in the birth rate
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964)

baby boomer n
baby boomer
person born after Second World War

baby bottle n
biberon
bottle with a teat

baby boy n
bambino
very young male human being

baby doll n
baby-doll
night-dress

baby face n
faccino
face
bamboccio bamboccione
person

babysit /ˈbeɪbiː.sɪt/ v
fare da babysitter
To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
baby-sitter
baby or child caretaker

baccarat /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ n
baccarà
card game

bacchic adj
bacchico
of or relating to Bacchus

bachelor /ˈbætʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
baccelliere laurea
bachelor's degree
scapolo celibe zitello zito
unmarried man

bachelor party n
addio al celibato festa di addio al celibato
party

bachelorette party n
addio al nubilato festa di addio al nubilato
bachelorette party

bacillophobia n
bacillofobia
fear of microbes

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ n
bacillo
any bacteria in the genus Bacillus

back /bæk/ [bax] adj
secondario
far from the main area
dietro posteriore
near the rear
arretrato
not current
posteriore
phonetics: produced in the back of the mouth

back /bæk/ [bax] adv
indietro
away from the front or from an edge
indietro posto
to or in a previous condition or place

back /bæk/ [bax] n
difensore terzino
a position behind most players on the team
fondo
that which is farthest away from the front
dietro fondo
the part of something that goes last
schiena dorso
the rear of body
the edge of a book which is bound
retro rovescio dietro
the reverse side

back /bæk/ [bax] v
indietreggiare indietro
to go in the reverse direction
appoggiare sostenere
to support

back and forth adj
avanti e indietro
going from one place to another and back again

back and forth adv
avanti e indietro
from one place to another and back again

back and forth n
viavai andirivieni
movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position

back door n
porta di dietro porta di servizio porta sul retro
subsidiary entrance to building

back door v
ottenere per vie traverse
to attempt to accomplish by indirect means

back fire n
back-fire
explosion of a combustion engine

back of beyond n
capo al mondo casa del Diavolo casa di Dio
A remote place

back out v
fare marcia indietro fare retromarcia indietreggiare retrocedere
to reverse a vehicle from a confined space
fare marcia indietro
to withdraw from something one has promised to do

back to square one adj
essere punto e a capo
located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure

back to the wall n
spalle al muro
very difficult situation

back-formation n
retroformazione
linguistic process

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ n
mal di schiena
any pain or ache in the back

backbite v
calunniare denigrare dire peste e corna parlare alle spalle parlare male sparlare
to make defamatory statements about another

backbiting n
ciarla diceria maldicenza sussurrio
the act of slandering a person without that person's knowledge

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
base
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
coraggio
courage, fortitude, or strength
spina dorsale colonna vertebrale rachide
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord

backbreaking adj
estenuante massacrante
of work, very physically tiring

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ n
scenario
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage
contesto sfondo
background of a historical event

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
avere effetto contrario
fail

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
backgammon tavola reale tric trac
board game

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ n
in sordina sottofondo
activity not visible to the user
secondo piano sottofondo
less important feature
sfondo
part of picture
computer background
antecedente antefatto storia
relevant information
bagaglio culturale formazione istruzione legato retaggio
social heritage

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ n
rovescio
stroke in tennis

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ v
tirare di rovescio
execute a backhand stroke or throw

backhander n
manrovescio marrovescio
blow with the back of the hand
bustarella mazzetta tangente
bribe, secret payment
rovescio
shot played backhand, a backhand stroke

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
dissonanza scuotimento stridore
jarring motion in badly fitting machinery
gioco passo
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts
reazione
sudden backward motion
contraccolpo
violent or abrubt reaction

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ n
retroilluminazione
light attached to an LCD display

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ v
illuminare dal di dietro
illuminate something from behind

backlit adj
illuminato dal di dietro
illuminated from behind

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
arretrato
an accumulation or buildup

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
zaino sacco a pelo
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking

backpacker n
escursionista saccopelista
a traveler

backrest /ˈbækˌɹest/ n
schienale
back piece of a chair

backscratcher n
grattaschiena manina
rod for scratching one's own back

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
lato posteriore
back side of something
sedere di dietro
buttocks

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
barra inversa
punctuation mark

backstab /ˈbækˌstæb/ v
colpire alle spalle
to attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ n
ipocrita
a traitor or hypocrite

backstage /bækˈsteɪdʒ/ n
quinta quinte
the area behind the stage

backstay n
controtirante
part of the rigging

backstitch n
punto indietro
backstitch

backstop n
copertura garanzia
default arrangement
spalleggiamento supporto
thing or a person to support

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ n
retrocessione
the act of backtracking

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ v
arretrare retrocedere
retracing one's steps
analizzare ripassare rivedere
reviewing previous work
parcheggiare contropista
taxiing the opposite way down a runway

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
backup copia di riserva copia di sicurezza
copy of file or record
riserva sostituto
reserve

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
retromarcia
in the direction reverse of normal
indietro
in the direction towards the back
undeveloped
antiquato fuori moda
of an idea: outdated
riluttante
reluctant to advance

backwardness n
arretratezza

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adj
indietro
oriented toward the back

backwash /ˈbæk.wɑʃ/ /ˈbæk.wɒʃ/ v
salivazione sbavatura
The saliva, spit or food flowing back into a drink
riflusso risacca scia
backward flow of water from a propeller

backwater n
acqua di invaso
the water held back by a dam or other obstruction

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
pancetta
cut of meat

bacon rind n
cotenna
skin of pork

bacteria /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ n
batteri
bacteria

bacterial flora n
flora batterica
the bacteria inside an organism

bacterialization n
batterizzazione
The treatment of a crop with bacteria

bacteriological adj
batteriologico
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacteriostatic adj
batteriostatico
of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
batterio
single celled organism with no nucleus or organelles

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ adj
cattivo malvagio
evil, wicked
difettoso
faulty; not functional
sbagliato
not suitable or fitting
doveroso grave serio urgente
severe; urgent
cattivo
unfavorable; negative
of breath: malodorous

bad luck n
sfortuna sfiga iella malasorte
misfortune

bad news n
brutta notizia cattiva notizia
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events

bad things come in threes proverb
non c'è due senza tre
unfortunate events usually occur more than twice

badge /bædʒ/ n
cartellino
card to grant access
distintivo insegna
distinctive mark
targhetta
nameplate
contrassegno emblema
something characteristic

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ n
tasso
mammal

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv
male
in a bad manner

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ n
badminton
a racquet sport

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
sconcertare
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ n
sacco busta borsa
flexible container
sacchetto
paper (or plastic) container given or sold to shoppers

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
inezia baggianata pagliuzza quisquilia nonnulla banalità
trifle

bagel /ˈbeɪɡəl/ n
bagel
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked

bagna cauda /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/ n
bagna cauda bagna càuda bagnacauda
dip made from anchovies, olive oil and garlic

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
cornamusa zampogna pive
musical wind instrument

baiji n
lipote
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪ̯l/ n
libertà provvisoria
release from imprisonment on payment of such money
cauzione
security

bail /beɪ̯l/ v
sgottare
to remove water

bail bond n
cauzione
surety posted as bail

bailer n
aggottatoio
a utensil

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
bailiato
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction

bain-marie n
bagnomaria
pan containing hot water

bait /beɪt/ n
esca
substance used in catching fish
anything which allures
poisoned food to kill pests

bait /beɪt/ v
abboccare
to affix or attach a bait
adescare
to attract with bait

baize /beɪz/ n
baietta
woollen cloth used for covering card tables etc.

bake /beɪk/ v
cuocersi infornare
to become baked
cuocere infornare
to cook in an oven
cuocere
to dry by heat

baked /beɪkt/ adj
al forno
cooked by baking

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ n
omelette norvegese
dessert of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
fornaio panettiere panettiera panificatore fornaia panificatrice
person who bakes and sells bread, etc

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
panetteria forno panificio
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold

baking powder n
lievito chimico
dry leavening agent used in baking

baking tray n
teglia
oven-proof tray

baklava /ˈbæk.lə.və/ n
baklava
sweet pastry

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ n
passamontagna
headgear

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
balalaika balalaica
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
bilancio
accounting: list of credits and debits
neutralità
awareness of both viewpoints
equilibrio
equilibrium
bilancia
scales

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
conguagliare pareggiare
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond
bilanciare
to bring to equipoise
bilanciare tenere in equilibrio
to hold precariously
bilanciare equivalere
to make concepts agree

balance wheel n
bilanciere
timepiece mechanism

balanitis n
balanite
inflammation of glans penis

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ n
balcone
structure extending from a building
structure overlooking a stage

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ adj
liscio calvo
(of tyre) whose surface is worn away
calvo pelato
having no hair

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ n
baldacchino
canopy suspended over an altar or throne

baldmoney /ˈbɔːldˌmʌni/ n
finocchiella finocchio alpino finocchio delle Alpi
Meum athamanticum

baldness n
calvizie
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baldrick n
balteo
broad belt

bale /beɪ̯l/ n
balla
rounded bundle of goods
bundle of compressed wool or hay

baleen /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
fanone
plates in mouth of baleen whale

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
funesto
ominous

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ n
porca
an unplowed strip of land

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ v
tirarsi indietro
to stop short and refuse to go on
ostacolare
to stop, check, block

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ n
ball
baseball: a pitch that falls outside the strike zone
boiate
in plural - mildly vulgar slang - nonsense
pallone palla
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
gomitolo
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
palla
solid or hollow sphere
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
coglione palla
testicle
ballo
formal dance

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ v
scopare trombare
vulgar slang: have sexual intercourse with

ball boy n
raccattapalle
A male person responsible for retrieving balls

ball lightning n
fulmine globulare
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air

ball up v
appallottolare
to crush into a ball

ball-breaker n
rompicoglioni rompiballe
Something or someone annoying

ballad /ˈbæləd/ n
ballata
narrative poem
slow romantic song

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
regolatore
electronics
zavorra
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel
massicciata
material laid to form a bed for a road

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
ballerina
female ballet dancer

ballet /bælæe/ /bæˈleɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɛlæe/ /ˈbæleɪ/ n
balletto
form of dance
theatrical presentation

ballet dancer n
ballerina ballerino
a person who dances in ballets

ballista /bəˈlɪstə/ n
balista
crossbow-like military engine for hurling large missiles

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
balistico
relating to ballistics

ballistic missile n
missile balistico
missile

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
balistica
science of the study of falling objects

balloon /bəˈluːn/ n
palloncino pallone
child’s toy

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ n
scheda elettorale scheda
paper used for vote-casting

ballot box n
urna elettorale bussola bussolotto
a sealed box into which a voter puts a voting slip

ballpoint pen n
penna a sfera biro
pen

ballroom n
balera sala da ballo
large room used for dancing

balls /bɔːlz/ n
palle
bravery
balle
rubbish
palle balle coglioni testicoli
testicles

ballsack n
coglia
scrotum

ballsy /ˈbɔlzi/ adj
cazzuto
having balls

balneation n
balneazione
act of bathing

baloney /bəˈloʊni/ /bəˈləʊni/ n
fesseria stupidaggine idiozia sciocchezza
nonsense

balrog [ˈbɔːɫ.ɹɒɡ] n
balrog
fiery demonic creature

balsa /ˈbɑlsə/ /ˈbɔːl.sə/ n
balsa
a tree

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
balsamo
figurative: something soothing
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants
balsamo pomata unguento
soothing ointment

balsamic vinegar n
aceto balsamico
a dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine

balun n
balun
electronic device

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ n
balaustra balaustro
banister

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
balaustra balaustrata ringhiera
row of balusters

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
bambù
plant
wood

bamboo antshrike n
averla formichiera del bambú
a passerine bird

bamboo rat n
ratto del bambù
rodent in the genera Rhizomys or Cannomys

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zəl/ v
mistificare
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ n
proibizione divieto
prohibition
bano
title used in several states in central and south-eastern Europe

ban /bæn/ v
vietare bandire censurare espellere
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banale
common

banality /beɪˈnælɨti/ /bəˈnælɨti/ n
banalità
quality of being banal
something which is banal

banally adv
banalmente
in a banal manner

banana /bəˈnænə/ /bəˈnɑːnə/ n
banana banano
fruit
banano
plant

banana boat n
bananiera
ship for transporting bananas

banana peel n
buccia di banana
outermost layer of the banana

banana republic n
repubblica delle banane
country

bananaquit n
bananero cereba gialla platanero
Coereba flaveola

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
fascia
strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together
gruppo musicale
group of musicians

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
cerotto
adhesive bandage

band-tailed antshrike n
averla formichiera golanera
bird

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ n
fasciatura benda bendaggio benderella fascia
medical binding

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ v
fasciare
to apply a bandage to something

banded /ˈbændɪd/ adj
bandato zonato
marked with bands of colour

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
bandicoot peramelide
small Australian marsupial with a long snout

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
bandito bandita
one who robs others
an outlaw

banditry n
banditismo brigantaggio
acts characteristic of a bandit

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
bandoliera
an ammunition belt

bandstand /ˈbænd.stænd/ n
cassa armonica chiosco della musica
platform for bands to play on

bandurria n
baldosa
plectrum-plucked stringed instrument with a flat-backed pear-shaped body

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ n
larghezza di banda
width of a frequency band

bandy /ˈbændi/ n
bandy
winter sport played on ice

bane /beɪn/ n
disgrazia flagello piaga rovina sventura
source of harm or ruin; affliction

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
pam pum
verbal percussive sound

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
colpo percussione
A strike upon an object causing such a noise
botto fragore schiocco
A sudden percussive noise
scoppio detonazione esplosione
An explosion
punto esclamativo
The symbol !

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
fottere scopare
slang: to engage in sexual intercourse
battere colpire martellare
to hammer
picchiare battere martellare
to hit hard
picchiare battere martellare scoppiare
to make sudden loud noises

banger /ˈbæŋ(ɡ)ə(ɹ)/ n
bagnarola carretta catorcio
car
petardo
firework

bangle /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/ n
braccialetto braccialetto da schiava cerchietto
a rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp

bangs /bæŋz/ n
frangetta frangia
hair that hangs down over the forehead

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
bandire esiliare
to send someone away and forbid that person from returning

banister /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/ n
ringhiera
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banjax /ˈbæn.d͡ʒæks/ v
distruggere rovinare
To ruin or destroy

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ n
banjo bangio
a musical instrument

bank /bæŋk/ n
banca
branch office
storage for important goods
banca banco
institution
banco banca
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
riva sponda argine ripa
edge of river or lake
cumulo banca
embankment, an earth slope
sbandamento
incline of an aircraft

bank /bæŋk/ v
depositare
to put into bank

bank account n
conto bancario
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank

bank statement n
estratto conto
statement of transactions and balances

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
banchiere
one who conducts the business of banking

banknote n
banconota biglietto cartamoneta denaro
paper currency

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ adj
fallito
having been legally declared insolvent

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/ n
bancarotta fallimento
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ adj
da urlo eccezionale
exceptional; very good

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ n
vessillo
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
stendardo vessillo
flag
striscione
large piece of cloth with a slogan or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession
large sign
stendardo
principal standard of a knight

banns /bænz/ n
pubblicazioni
the announcement of a forthcoming marriage

banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n
banchetto pranzo festivo
a large celebratory meal; a feast

banteng /ˈbɑntɛŋ/ n
banteng
Bos javanicus

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
chiacchierata
good humoured conversation

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
stuzzicare
to tease mildly

bantustan /ˌbantuːˈstan/ /ˌbæntuˈstæn/ n
bantustan
territory defined as a homeland for black South Africans

banya /ˈbɑːnjə/ n
bania
a Russian steam bath

baobab /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪəʊbab/ n
baobab
Adansonia digitata

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
battesimo
Christian sacrament

baptism of fire n
battesimo del fuoco
the first experience of a severe ordeal

baptismal adj
battesimale
relating to baptism

baptismal font n
fonte battesimale
a basin used for baptism

baptize v
battezzare
To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ n
bar birreria taverna
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
bancone bar
counter of such a premises
barra
nautical: sand formation
avvocatura
profession of lawyers
asticella
sports: in high jump and pole vault
bar
unit of pressure

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ v
vietare
to prohibit

bar association n
Ordine Forense
an organization of lawyers

bar line n
sbarretta
vertical line across a staff

bar of chocolate n
tavoletta di cioccolata
slab of chocolate

bar-crested antshrike n
averla formichiera crestabarrata
a passerine bird of the antbird family

bar-tailed godwit n
pittima minore
bar-tailed godwit

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
barbaro
uncivilized

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
barbaro
uncivilized person

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ adj
barbaro barbarico
uncivilised

barbarize v
barbarizzare
to cause to become savage

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
fornacella
cooking instrument

barbecue sauce /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
salsa barbecue
type of sauce

barbed wire n
filo spinato
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
barbio
fish
barbiglio
whisker-like sensory organs of certain fish

barbell n
bilanciere
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
barbiere parrucchiere
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards

barber surgeon n
cerusico
medical practitioner

barberry /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/ n
crespino
Berberis

barbershop n
barbieria salone da parrucchiere
barber's shop

barbetism n
barbetismo

barbican /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bɪkən/ n
barbacane
A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹˈbɪtʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪtʃəɹɪt/ n
barbiturato
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system

barbituric adj
barbiturico
barbituric

barbituric acid n
acido barbiturico
heterocyclic compound

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ n
barcarola
Venetian folk song

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
codice a barre
set of machine-readable parallel bars

bard /bɑːd/ [bɑɹd] n
aedo cantore poeta trovatore vate
professional poet and singer

bardiche /ˈbɑː(ɹ)diːʃ/ n
berdica
weapon

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ adj
spoglio
having had what usually covers (something) removed
nudo
having no decoration
vuoto privo
having no supplies
basilare
minimal
nudo nuda
naked, uncovered

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ adv
a bisdosso a pelo
without a saddle

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
scalzo
wearing nothing on the feet

bareheaded adj
a capo scoperto
having no covering on the head

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
appena
by a small margin

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ n
frequentatore abituale di bar
person who spends much time in a bar

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
accordo mercanteggiamento trattativa
agreement or contract concerning sale of property

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
mercanteggiare contrattare negoziare trattare
to make a bargain

barge /bɑɹdʒ/ /bɑːdʒ/ n
paniere
The wooden disk in which bread or biscuit is placed on a mess table
chiatta bettolina maona
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

bargeman n
barcaiolo
member of the crew of a barge

barista /baˈɹista/ /bəˈɹiːstə/ /bəˈɹɪstə/ n
barista
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers

barite n
barite baritina
mineral

baritone /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
baritono
male voice
musical range

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ n
bario
chemical element

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
abbaiamento latrato
short, loud, explosive utterance
corteccia scorza
exterior covering of a tree

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
abbaiare
to make a loud noise (dogs)
scortecciare
to strip the bark from, to peel

bark up the wrong tree v
prendere un granchio
bark up the wrong tree

barking n
abbaiamento

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
can che abbaia non morde cane che abbaia non morde
people who make threats rarely carry them out

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
orzo
Hordeum vulgare or its grains

barn /bɑɹn/ [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
baracca
granaio fienile stalla
building
barn
unit

barn owl /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
barbagianni
Tyto alba

barn swallow n
rondine comune
species of swallow

barometer /bəˈɹɑməɾɚ/ /bəˈɹɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
barometro
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure

barometric /ˌbæɹəˈmetɹɪk/ adj
barometrico
of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛɹən/ n
barone
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
baronessa
female ruler of a barony

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
baronia
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness

baroque /bæˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹoʊk/ adj
barocco
laden with detail

baroque pearl n
scaramazza
pearl that has an irregular shape

barotropic adj
barotropico

barquentine n
velacciere
sailing vessel

barrack /ˈbæ.ɹək/ n
caserma guarnigione
a building for soldiers

barramundi n
barramundi
species of diadromous fish

barred antshrike n
averla formichiera barrata
a passerine bird

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ n
barile botte
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop

barrel organ n
organo a rullo
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel

barrel roll n
avvitamento tonneau
aerobatic maneuver

barrel vault n
volta a botte
architecture

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
desolato
bleak
sterile infruttifero
infertile
sterile infertile
unable to bear children; sterile

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
barricata
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈbɛɹi.əɹ/ n
limite
boundary or limit
barriera
obstacle or impediment
structure that bars passage

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
eccetto
excepting

barrister /ˈbæ.ɹɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
avvocato
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts

barrow /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbæɹoʊ/ n
carretto
small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand

barrowful n
barellata
the amount that can fit in a barrow

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
baratto
exchange of goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
barattare
exchange goods or services without involving money

baryogenesis n
bariogenesi
generation of baryonic matter

baryon /ˈbæɹɪɒn/ n
barione
heavy subatomic particle

baryon number n
numero barionico
quantum number

basal layer n
strato germinativo
the deepest layer of the epidermis

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /ˈbæsɒlt/ n
basalto
hard rock

bascinet /ˌbæsɪˈnet/ n
bacinetto
light helmet

base /beɪs/ adj
basico
describing metals
plebaglia plebe plebeo popolano popolino volgare
vulgar, common

base /beɪs/ n
base alcali
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid
basilare ingrediente
cooking, painting, pharmacy: basic but essential component or ingredient
sottofondo
cosmetics: a cosmetic cream to make the face appear uniform
base
geometry: lowest side or face
starting point of thought
quartier generale sede
headquarters
campagna
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or escutcheon
heraldry: lower part of the field
basamento base piedistallo zoccolo
lowermost part of a column
base caserma
permanent structure for housing military
fondamenta basamento basi
something from which other things extend
mordente
substance used as mordant in dyeing

base /beɪs/ v
basare edificare erigere
have as its foundation or starting point

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
baseball
ball game

baseball bat n
mazza da baseball
device which is swung to try to make contact with baseballs

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
berretto da baseball
cap

baseball diamond n
diamante
inner part of baseball field

baseball field n
diamante
a playing field on which the game of baseball is played

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
riferimento
datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
seminterrato scantinato
floor below ground level
basamento
mass of rock

baserunner n
corridore corritrice
player

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] adj
modesto timido vergognoso
inclined to avoid notice

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
basico
chemistry: of a base
elementary, simple, merely functional

basic income n
reddito di base reddito di base incondizionato reddito minimo universale
basic income

basically /ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li/ adv
basicamente in pratica praticamente
in a fundamental or basic manner

basidiomycete n
basidiomicete
fungus of phylum Basidiomycota

basidiospore n
basidiospora
a sexually reproductive spore produced by fungi of the phylum Basidiomycota

basil /ˈbeɪz.əl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
basilico
herb
plant

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
basilica
Christian church building having a nave

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
basilisco
snake-like dragon type
type of large brass cannon
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus)

basin /ˈbeɪsɪn/ n
bacino conca
area of land that drains into a common outlet
conca
rock formation scooped out by water erosion
lavabo bacinella lavacro lavandino lavello
wide bowl for washing

basinful n
concata
as much as a basin will hold

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ n
ammontare ammontare base cifra cifra base
amount paid for an investment
base
starting point for an argument
underlying condition
linearly independent, spanning set of vectors

bask /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ v
crogiolarsi
to bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat
to take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warm or happiness

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
canestro cesto
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
cesto canestro cesta cestino paniere
container
carrello
notional place to store items before ordering them online

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
pallacanestro basket
the sport

basketball player n
cestista giocatore di basket giocatrice di basket
person who plays basketball

basketful n
corbello paniera panierata zanata
the amount that will fit into a basket

basking shark n
squalo elefante squalo cetorino
Cetorhinus maximus

basophilic adj
basofilo
easily stained with basic dyes

bass /beɪs/ adj
basso
low in pitch

bass /beɪs/ n
chiave di basso chiave di fa
clef sign
basso
musical instrument
singer
low spectrum of sound

bass /beɪs/ /bæs/ n
branzino spigola
perch

bass clarinet n
clarinetto basso
bass instrument in the clarinet family

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ n
grancassa
large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
basso chitarra bassa
stringed musical instrument

basset horn n
corno di bassetto
alto instrument of the clarinet family

basso continuo n
basso continuo
continuous realization of harmony

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
fagotto
musical instrument in the woodwind family

bassoonist n
fagottista
person who plays the bassoon

basta interjection
basta
that's enough, stop

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ adj
bastardo
of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant)
of or like a bastard (bad person)

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
bastardo figlio di puttana
contemptible etc. person
bastardo
humorously: man, fellow
informal: child that does not know his father
brutta bestia
informal: something extremely difficult or unpleasant
bastardo bastarda
person born to unmarried parents

bastard sugar n
zucchero bruno zucchero giallo
light brown sugar

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ n
bastione baluardo difesa rocca usbergo
person who strongly defends some principle
bastione
projecting part of a rampart
bastione cittadella fortezza
well-fortified position

bat /bæt/ n
pipistrello
small flying mammal
mazza racchetta
club used for striking the ball in sports

bat an eyelid v
battere ciglio
to react in any slight way

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
batch
computing
serie
group or collection of things of the same kind
lotto
quantity of anything produced in one operation
infornata
quantity of baked goods made at one time

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
bagno
act of bathing
bagno stanza da bagno
room
bagno vasca da bagno
tub

bath towel n
asciugamano da bagno
towel for drying the body

bathe /beɪð/ v
bagnare
to clean oneself

bathmotropic adj
batmotropo

bathometer n
batometro
instrument

bathrobe /ˈbæθɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθɹəʊb/ n
accappatoio
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
bagno stanza da bagno
a room with a bathtub

bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
vasca da bagno bagno
large container in which a person may bathe

bathymetric adj
batimetrico
of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry

bathymetry n
batimetria batometria
the measurement of the depths of the seas

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ n
batiscafo
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ n
batisfera
diving chamber

batik /bəˈtʰiːk/ n
batik
A method of dyeing fabric

batman /ˈbætmən/ n
attendente
servant to an army officer

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ n
manganello
club of the police
bacchetta
music: conductor's stick
military staff of office
testimone
sports: object transferred by relay runners

batsman n
battitore
cricket: player of the batting side on the field
colpitore
cricket: striker

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
battaglione compagnia
army unit

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ n
impasto pastella
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
bisboccia gozzoviglia
binge
battitore
player attempting to hit the ball

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ v
pastellare
to coat with batter
battere
to hit or strike violently and repeatedly

battering ram n
ariete puntone
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls

battery /ˈbætəɹi/ n
batteria
coordinated group of artillery
pila batteria
device storing electricity

batting /ˈbætɪŋ/ n
battuta
act of someone who bats
filo per sutura
cotton for surgery
imbottitura ovatta
material used to stuff

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ n
battaglia
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat
lotta
struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life

battle cry n
grido di guerra grido di battaglia
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle

battle of the sexes n
battaglia dei sessi
any competition between males and females
game theory

battlefield n
campo di battaglia
field of a land battle

battlefront n
fronte di battaglia
line along which opposing armies engage in combat

battleship n
corazzata nave corazzata
warship

batty /ˈbæti/ adj
pazzo
mad, crazy, silly

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
chincaglieria cianfrusaglia
cheap showy ornament piece of jewellery

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
bauxite
ore

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ n
bavarese
pudding

bavaroise /bævəɹˈwɑz/ n
bavarese

bavette /bæˈvɛt/ n
bavetta

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
gridare urlare
(intransitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner

bay /beɪ/ n
alloro
herb
shrub
baia golfo
body of water
vano
compartment

bay cat n
gatto dorato del Borneo
Catopuma badia

bay leaf n
alloro
herb

bayan n
bayan
a Russian accordion

bayonet /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɨt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
baionetta
weapon

bayou /ˈbaɪ.uː/ n
acquitrino ramo paludoso
slow-moving creek or swamp

bazaar /bəˈzaː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
bazar mercato
marketplace

be /bi/ /biː/ v
andare venire essere
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
essere esserci
exist
avere essere
have a certain age
essere
occur, take place
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal
used to form the passive voice
(archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
essere stare
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase
occupy a place
stare essere
used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
essere uguale fare essere
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same

be able to v
sapere potere essere capace di
have ability to

be all ears v
essere tutt'orecchi
to listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate

be ashamed v
vergognarsi avere vergogna
feel ashamed

be born v
nascere venire al mondo
to come into existence through birth

be born yesterday v
essere nato ieri
to be inexperienced

be called v
chiamarsi
to have a specific name

be careful interjection
attento fare attenzione procedi con cautela stai attento
proceed with caution

be in for v
essere in attesa
able to expect

be prepared phraseologicalUnit
sii preparato
motto

be right v
avere ragione
be correct in one's judgement or statement about something

be silent v
tacere
refrain from speaking

be that as it may adv
sia quel che sia
nevertheless

be wrong v
essere in torto
have an incorrect belief, be mistaken

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
spiaggia
sandy shore

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
spiaggiare
run something aground on a beach

beach nourishment n
ripascimento

beach volleyball n
beach volley pallavolo da spiaggia beach volleyball
sport

beachhead n
testa di ponte
area of hostile territory

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
punto cospicuo
high hill or similar
faro radiofaro
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners

bead /biːd/ n
perlina grano
pierced small round object
grano
rosary ball
goccia gocciolina
small drop of liquid

beadle [ˈbiːdəɫ] n
chierico sagrestano

beads /biːdz/ n
collana di perline conterie
beaded necklace

beak /biːk/ n
rostro
metal point fixed on the bows of a war galley, used as a ram
becco ranfoteca rostro
structure projecting from a bird's face

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
becher bicchiere
flat-bottomed vessel

beakful n
imbeccata
amount

beakhead n
rostro polena sperone
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

beam /biːm/ n
bure
bar of a plow
braccio
crossbar of a balance
trave asse
large piece of timber or iron
barra timone
pole of a carriage
architrave trave
principal horizontal beam in a building
corno principale
principal stem of an antler
raggio
ray
traversa
transverse member of a ship's frame

bean /biːn/ n
fagiolo
seed

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
puf
piece of furniture

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
berretto
cap that fits the head closely

beanpole n
palo
pole
spilungone
tall, thin person

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ n
orso
large mammal of family Ursidae
large hairy man

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ v
portare
to be equipped with
to carry
sopportare
to put up with

bear cub n
orsetto cucciolo di orso
young bear

bear in mind v
considerare tenere conto tenere presente
remember, consider

bear out v
confermare
corroborate, prove, or confirm

bear the brunt v
avere la peggio essere maggiormente colpito sostenere il peso maggiore
to endure the worst part of something

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
sopportabile
able to be borne

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
barba
facial hair
appuntamento di copertura
woman accompanying a gay male

bearded /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
barbuto
having a beard

beardless adj
imberbe sbarbato
without a beard

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə(ɹ)/ n
portatore
domestic servant in India
one who bears
titolare
possessor of a cheque, bond, etc.

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
cuscinetto
mechanical device
portamento postura
posture
posizione
relevance

bearskin /ˈbɛə.skɪn/ /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ n
pelle d'orso pelliccia d'orso
pelt of a bear
colbacco
tall ceremonial hat

beast /biːst/ n
bestia belva
non-human animal

beast of burden n
giumento animale da soma
animal that carries or pulls a load
animale addestrato
domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans

beastie /ˈbiːsti/ n
bestiola
beast, animal

beastmaster n
gladiatore

beat /biːt/ n
pausa
ronda
patrolled route
battito pulsazione
pulsation
ritmo tempo
rhythm

beat /biːt/ v
battere colpire
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike
percuotere
to strike or pound repeatedly
battere
to win against

beat around the bush v
menare il can per l'aia
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
menare il can per l'aia andare per le spicce fare giri di parole girarci intorno tergiversare
to treat a topic but omit its main points

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
vai via vattene
to go away

beat one's head against a stone wall v
sbattere la testa contro un muro
to waste effort on a futile project

beat up v
picchiare
to give a beating to

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
battitore frullatore

beatify /biːˈætɪfaɪ/ v
beatificare
to take step in declaring a person a saint

beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ n
bastonata sconfitta smacco sonora sconfitta
a heavy defeat or setback
bastonatura
action of the verb to beat
battito
the pulsation of the heart

beatitude /biˈætɪtud/ /biːˈætɪtjuːd/ n
beatitudine
supreme, utmost bliss and happiness

beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ adj
bello bel
of weather: pleasant, clear
bello bella
possessing charm and attractive

beautify /ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ v
abbellire
to make beautiful or more beautiful

beauty /ˈbjuɾi/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ n
bellezza bella
quality of pleasing appearance
beautiful female

beauty is in the eye of the beholder /ˈbjuːti ɪz ɪn ðiː aɪ əv ðiː bɪˈhəʊldə/ proverb
la bellezza sta negli occhi di chi guarda
people have different ideas of what is beautiful

beauty pageant n
concorso di bellezza
competition on attractiveness

beauty parlor n
istituto di bellezza
salon with hairdressers and beauticians

beauty queen n
reginetta di bellezza
winner of a beauty contest

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
figa
coarse slang: pubic hair/vulva of a woman
castoro
semiaquatic rodent

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ adv
perché imperciocchè poiché siccome
on account

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ conjunction
perché
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that

because of preposition
a causa di per via di
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
accennare
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer

becloud v
annebbiare annuvolare
cause to become obscure or muddled

become /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
diventare
to begin to be

becoming /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
divenire
The act or process by which something becomes

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ n
letto giaciglio
piece of furniture
letto
the bottom of a lake or other body of water
prepared spot to spend the night in
bed as general place or concept
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed
garden plot

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ v
andare a dormire
to go to a sleeping bed

bed and breakfast n
bed and breakfast
guesthouse providing breakfast

bed sheet n
lenzuolo
sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedbug n
cimice
small nocturnal insect

bedclothes n
biancheria da letto
sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ n
biancheria da letto lenzuola
bedlinen

beddy-bye n
nanna
bedtime for a toddler

bedevil [bɪˈdɛvəɫ] v
assillare tormentare
to harass

bedjacket n
giacchetta giacchettino liseuse mantellina
a short jacket worn when sitting up in bed

bedlinen n
biancheria da letto
cloth items used to make up a bed

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
beduina beduino
desert-dweller

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
degente allettato
confined to bed

bedroll n
sacco a pelo
roll of bedding

bedroom /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ n
camera da letto camera
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping

bedsheet /bɛdˈʃiːt/ n
lenzuolo
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedspread n
copriletto
topmost covering of a bed

bedstead n
sponda telaio
bed framework

bedstraw n
caglio
any plant of the herb genus Galium

bee /ˈbiː/ n
ape pecchia
insect

bee escape n
apiscampo
panel

bee fly n
bombilio
bee fly

bee in one's bonnet n
fissazione idea fissa
something of particular interest or concern

bee sting n
puntura d'ape
puncture from a bee

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
gruccione vespiere
bird in the family Meropidae

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
faggio
tree of genus Fagus

beech marten n
faina
Martes foina

beechnut /ˈbiːtʃˌnʌt/ n
faggina faggiola
nut of the beech tree

beechwood n
faggeto
a wood largely populated with beech trees

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
manzo carne bovina
meat

beefsteak /ˈbiːfsteɪk/ n
bistecca
steak

beefy /ˈbiːfi/ adj
carnoso
similar to beef

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
alveare formicaio
figurative: any place in which people are very busy
cofana
hairstyle
alveare arnia
home of bees
arnia
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
apicoltore apicultore apicoltrice apicultrice
someone who keeps bees

beekeeping n
apicoltura
raising bees

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə(ɹ)/ /bɪə/ /bɪɹ/ n
birra
alcoholic drink made of malt
glass of beer

beer parlour n
birreria
a bar, selling beers, that has tables

beeswax /ˈbizwæks/ n
cera d'api
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
bieta bietola
Beta vulgaris
barbabietola
a root

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
scarabeo coleottero
insect

beetroot /ˈbitɹut/ /ˈbiːtɹuːt/ n
barbabietola
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

befit v
adattarsi essere appropriato
be fit for

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
prima
at an earlier time

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
prima
in advance of the time when

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
prima innanzi
earlier than
davanti innanzi
in front of in space

before dark
prima del tramonto
before night begins to fall

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
anticipatamente
at an earlier time

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
confondere sconcertare
perplex or confuse
annebbiare ingarbugliare istupidire
stupefy

beg /bɛɡ/ v
implorare pregare
to plead with someone for help
mendicare elemosinare
to request the help of someone, often in the form of money

beg to differ /ˈbɛɡ tə ˈdɪfə/ /ˈbɛɡ tə ˈdɪfɚ/ v
non essere d'accordo

beget /biˈɡɛt/ v
generare
to procreate
to cause, to produce

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
mendicante
person who begs

beggars can't be choosers proverb
a caval donato non si guarda in bocca chi accetta elemosine non può scegliere
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts

begging /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ n
accatto accattoneria pitoccheria
the act of one who begs

begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
cominciare iniziare
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
principiante
someone who just recently started

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
inizio
that which begins or originates something

begone v
vattene
begone

begonia /ˈbəɡoʊni.ə/ /ˈbəɡəʊniː.ə/ n
begonia
plants of the genus Begonia

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
adulare distogliere incantare lusingare sedurre
charm, delight
ingannare turlupinare
to deceive or delude (using guile)

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
beguine
ballroom dance

behalf /bɪˈhæf/ /bɪˈhɑːf/ n
a vantaggio di
behalf

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ v
comportarsi
comportarsi bene
to act in a polite or proper way
comportarsi agire
to act in a specific manner

behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ] n
comportamento
way an animal or human behaves or acts
comportamento condotta
way matter or systems behave

behavioral adj
comportamentale
of or relating to behavior

behaviorism n
comportamentismo
approach to psychology focusing on behavior

behead v
decapitare
to remove the head

beheading n
decapitazione
an instance of beheading

behest /biˈhɛst/ n
comando ordine
command, bidding

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
dopo
after, time- or motion-wise
dietro
at the back of
to the back of

behind bars
dietro le sbarre
in jail or prison

behind closed doors
a porte chiuse
in private

behind someone's back
alle spalle
secretly

behind the scenes /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
dietro le quinte
in secret; out of public view

behind the wheel
al volante
in control of a vehicle

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ interjection
ecco

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
guardare
to see, to look at

behoof /bɪˈhuːf/ n
vantaggio
advantage or benefit

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
convenire
to be in the best interest of

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ adj
bigio beige
having a slightly yellowish gray colour

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
beige
colour

beignet /bɛnˈjeɪ/ /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/ n
bignè
fritter

being /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
essere creatura
a living creature
esistenza
the state or fact of existence

bejel n
Scherlievo
Endemic syphilis

bejewel v
ingioiellare
decorate with jewels

belated adj
tardivo
later in relation to the proper time

belatedly adv
tardivamente
in a belated manner

belay /bɪˈleɪ/ /ˈbiːleɪ/ v
assicurare dar volta
to secure a rope to a cleat

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
rutto
sound one makes when belching

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
ruttare
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
campanile
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church

belie /bɪˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlʌɪ/ v
contraddire smentire
to contradict or show to be false

belief /bɪˈliːf/ n
fiducia
a wishing of case or circumstance to be true
credenza convinzione credito
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
credenza fede credo
religious faith
convinzioni
religious or moral convictions
credenza opinione
something believed
convinzione
the quality or state of believing

believability n
credibilità
state or quality of being believable

believe /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
credere
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person)
to consider likely
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth
to accept as true

believer n
credente
person who believes

belittle /bɨˈlɪt.əl/ v
sminuire
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is

bell /bɛl/ n
chiamata telefonata
informal: telephone call
campana
percussive instrument
the flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument
campanella
signal at a school

bell pepper n
peperone
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell ringer n
campanaro
bell ringer

bell tower n
campanile
tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry

bell-collar n
sonagliera
collar

bell-gable n
campanile a vela
an architectural element

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ n
boy facchino fattorino
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands

bellflower n
campanula
plant of genus Campanula

bellicose /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ adj
battagliero combattivo
having the impulse to be combative
bellicoso
warlike in nature

belligerence n
belligeranza
state of being belligerent

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
bellicoso
eager to go to war
hostile, eager to fight
belligerante
engaged in warfare
bellico
of or pertaining to war

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ n
belligerante
state or other armed participant in warfare

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ n
ruggito
the deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
muggire ruggire
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
mantice soffietto
air blower

bells and whistles n
facezia riempitiva
extra features added for show rather than function

belluine /ˈbɛljuˌaɪn/ adj
belluina belluino
of, characteristic of, or pertaining to beasts

belly /bɛli/ n
ventre pancia
abdomen

belly dance n
danza del ventre
form of dance

belly flop n
spanciata
style of diving

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ n
mal di pancia
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
a
be the property of

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
amato
loved

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
sotto zero
of a temperature: below zero

below decks
sottocoperta
below the main deck of a vessel

below the belt
scorretto
unfair; not according to the rules

belt /bɛlt/ n
cintura
band used for safety purposes
cinghia cintura
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power
cintura cinghia cintola
band worn around the waist
cintura zona regione
geographical region
cinghiata colpo
powerful blow

belt /bɛlt/ v
allacciare
fasten a belt
cingere
surround

beluga /bəˈluː.ɡə/ n
beluga balena beluga
cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas
storione beluga storione ladano
fish, Huso huso

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ n
belvedere terrazza panoramica
raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
lamentare
to complain about

bemol n
bemolle
bemol

bemuse /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
confondere
to confuse or bewilder

bench /bɛntʃ/ n
banco panca
long seat
pachina banco
sports: where players sit when not playing

benchmark n
modello paradigma paragone riferimento termine di paragone
standard
punto di riferimento
surveyor's mark

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
curva
curve
banda
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
nodo
knot

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
curvare piegare
to cause to shape into a curve
curvarsi piegarsi
to change direction
ammanigliare
to tie a line

bend over backwards v
farsi in quattro
make a great effort

bend sinister n
sbarra
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left

bend the truth v
dire una mezza verità
change or leave out certain facts of a story

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ n
sbronza
slang: bout of heavy drinking
frocio
slang: homosexual man

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
sotto
below or underneath

benediction n
benedizione
a short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service

benedictional n
benedizionale
book of benedictions

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
benefattore
on who gives gifts or help

beneficence /bəˈnɛfɪsəns/ n
beneficenza
act of philanthropy

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
benefico
helpful or good to something or someone

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ n
beneficio
advantage, help or aid
profit, use

benefit of the doubt n
beneficio del dubbio
a favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
benigno
(medicine) not posing any serious threat to health

bent /bɛnt/ adj
fissato
Determined or insistent
piegato ripiegato
folded

bent /bɛnt/ n
talento
inclination or talent
estro ispirazione
predisposition

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
bentonico
of the benthos on the seafloor

benthopelagic adj
bentopelagico
both benthic and pelagic

benthos /ˈbɛnθɒs/ n
bentos
flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water

bentonite n
bentonite

benzaldehyde n
benzaldeide
C₆H₅CHO

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
benzolo benzene
aromatic compound C₆H₆

benzenediol n
benzendiolo

benzenol n
benzenolo

benzidinic adj
benzidinico

benzo- prefix
benzo-
containing benzene

benzoate n
benzoato
salt or ester of benzoic acid

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɨpiːn/ n
benzodiazepina
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

benzoic adj
benzoico
derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives

benzol n
benzolo
an impure benzene

benzopyrene n
benzopirene
a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

benzoyl n
benzoile
univalent radical

benzyl n
benzile
chemical compound

benzylic adj
benzilico

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
legare lasciare in eredità
to give or leave by will
donare offrire
to give; to offer; to commit
tramandare trasmettere
to hand down; to transmit

bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ n
eredità
a person's inheritance
lascito testamento volontà
will of the deceased

berate /bɪˈɹeɪt/ v
sgridare ammonire redarguire richiamare rimproverare riprendere
chide vehemently

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
privare
To take away someone or something important or close

bereavement n
lutto
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death

bereft /bəˈɹɛft/ adj
deprivato orbato
deprived of
deprivato
pained by the loss of someone

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹ.eɪ/ n
basco
type of brimless cap

bergamot /ˈbɜːɡəˌmɒt/ /ˈbɝɡəˌmɑt/ n
bergamotta bergamotto

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkelio
transuranic chemical element

berm n
banchina
raised bank or path along canal

berry /ˈbɛɹi/ n
bacca coccola
small fruit

bersagliere n
bersagliere
marksman or rifleman in Italian regiments

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ adj
folle frenetico furioso
injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
cuccetta
bunk
attracco
space to moor

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
attraccare
to bring a ship into berth

beryl /ˈbɛɹəl/ n
berillo
gem

beryllium /bəˈɹɪli.əm/ n
berillio
chemical element

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
implorare supplicare
to beg

beset /bɪˈsɛt/ v
assalire
assaltare assediare
to attack, especially from all sides
incastonare
to decorate something with jewels, etc.
circondare
to surround or hem in

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition
accanto vicino
next to

beside oneself
fuori di sè
consumed by an emotion

beside the point adj
irrilevante
irrelevant

beside the point adv
irrilevantemente
irrelevantly

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ adv
inoltre
moreover; furthermore

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ preposition
oltre a
in addition to
ad eccezione di
other than; except for

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
assediare
to surround with armed forces
to vex, to attack continually

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/ v
insudiciare lordare sporcare insozzare smerdare
make dirty
insudiciare lordare denigrare macchiare
tarnish; debase

besom /ˈbiː.zəm/ n
scopa di saggina
broom

best /ˈbɛst/ adj
migliore
superlative of the adjective good

best /ˈbɛst/ n
migliore
person

best /ˈbɛst/ v
dominare battere superare vincere
to beat

best man n
testimone testimone di nozze
primary attendant to the groom

best regards n
distinti saluti
polite closing of a letter

bestiary n
bestiario
A medieval treatise of animals

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
accasare dare in matrimonio maritare
to give in marriage
collocare depositare immagazzinare
to lay up in store
conferire donare elargire insignire
to present a thing as a gift or honour
alloggiare
to provide with accommodation

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
scommessa
a wager

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
scommettere
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ adj
beta
beta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
beta
letter of the Greek alphabet

betatron n
betatrone
a form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed

beth /bɛt/ /bɛθ/ n
bet
Aramaic and Hebrew letter
Phoenician letter

betony n
betonica
Stachys officinalis

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ v
consegnare
to deliver into the hands of an enemy
rivelare
to disclose or discover
to show or to indicate
tradire
to prove faithless or treacherous
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret
to lead astray, as a maiden

betrayer n
traditore sicofante
someone who betrays

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ v
fidanzare promettere in sposa
to promise to give in marriage
promessa matrimoniale
to promise to take as a future spouse

betrothal n
fidanzamento
mutual promise

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ n
fidanzata fidanzato
fiancé or fiancée

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
migliore meglio
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
meglio migliore
comparative form of the adverb well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
migliorare
to improve

better late than never adv
meglio tardi che mai non è mai troppo tardi
it’s better to do something late, than to never do it at all

better safe than sorry proverb
la prudenza non è mai troppa meglio prevenire che curare
it is preferable to be cautious

better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick phraseologicalUnit
meglio di un pugno in un occhio
better than nothing

better than nothing adj
meglio di nulla
almost worthless

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
tra
combined by effort or ownership
fra tra
in the position or interval that separates two things
one of, representing a choice
in transit from one to the other
shared in confidence by

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
tra l'incudine e il martello
idiomatic

between a rock and a hard place
tra l'incudine e il martello
in a difficult and inescapable position

between the hammer and the anvil
tra l'incudine e il martello
with the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options

bevel /ˈbɛvəl/ n
bisellatura bisello smussatura
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle

beverage /ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/ n
bevanda
drink

bevor /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
barbozza
plate armour protecting the lower face and neck

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
passo stormo volata
large group of birds

beware /ˌbiˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbəˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbɪˈwɛəɹ/ v
fare attenzione guardarsi temere
use caution, pay attention (to)

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
attenti al cane
beware of the dog

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
confondere disorientare sconcertare
to confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone

bewildered /bəˈwɪldəd/ /bəˈwɪldɚd/ adj
confusa confuso disorientata disorientato perplessa perplesso
confused

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ n
confusione disorientamento perplessità
state of being bewildered

bewitched adj
stregato
Under a spell; entranced

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ preposition
più lontano di
further away than

bezel /ˈbɛz.əl/ n
castone incastonatura
the rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ n
bezoario
mass of undigested matter

bhikkhu /ˈbɪkuː/ n
monaco buddista
Buddhist monk

bhikkhuni n
monaca buddista
Buddhist nun

bi /baɪ/ /biː/ adj
bisex
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ prefix
bi-
two-

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
semestrale
occurring twice a year; semi-annual

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ adj
di sbieco
cut slanting or diagonally
inclinato penzolante
inclined to or swelled on one side

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ adv
di sbieco diagonalmente
in a slanting manner

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
polarizzazione
electronics: voltage or current applied to electronic device
pregiudizio tendenza inclinazione influenza predilezione predisposizione
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality
distorsione
statistics: difference between expectation and true value

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ v
condizionare distorcere influenzare influire orientare
to place bias upon

biathlon n
biathlon
winter sport

bib /bɪb/ n
bavaglino bavaglio
item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating

bibimbap n
bibimbap
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
biblico
of or relating to the Bible
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible
very great, exceeding previous records

biblically adv
biblicamente
in a biblical manner

biblio- prefix
biblio-
relating to books

bibliographic adj
bibliografico
of or pertaining to bibliography

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ n
bibliografia
section of a written work
list of books or documents
study of the history of books

bibliology n
bibliologia
the study of the history of books and the art of printing

bibliomancy n
bibliomanzia
divination by interpreting a passage from a book

bibliomaniac n
bibliomane
person who is obsessed with owning valuable books

bibliophagy n
bibliofagia

bicameral /bʌɪˈkaməɹəl/ adj
bicamerale
having two separate legislative chambers

bicameralism n
bicameralismo
principle of dividing legislative body into two groups

bicarbonate n
bicarbonato
chemistry
bicarbonato bicarbonato di sodio
of soda

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ n
bicipite
any muscle having two heads

bichord n
bicordo
bichord

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ n
bisticcio lite
skirmish

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ v
bisticciare litigare
quarrel in a tiresome manner

biconsonantal adj
biconsonantico

bicorn n
bicorno
plane curve having two cusps

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ n
bicicletta bici
vehicle

bicycle clip n
fermacalzoni
clip worn around the ankles of a cyclist

bicycle lane n
pista ciclabile
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists

bicycle stand n
portabiciclette
device to which bicycles may be securely attached

bicycle touring n
cicloturismo
touring on a bicycle

bicycle tourist n
cicloturista
person who travels for fun on a bicycle

bid /bɪd/ n
offerta
offer at an auction

bid /bɪd/ v
fare un'offerta per un'asta
intransitive: to make an offer

bidet [bɨˈdeɪ] [ˈbiːdeɪ] n
bidet bidè
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪdɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/ adj
bidezionale bidirezionale
moving in two directions
operating in two directions

biennale n
biennale
a biennial celebration or exhibition

bier /biɚ/ /bɪə/ n
barella catafalco
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person
catafalco
platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed

bifront adj
bifronte
having two fronts

bifurcate /baɪˈfɝ.kɪt/ /ˈbaɪ.fɚˌkeɪt/ /ˈbʌɪ.fək.eɪt/ v
biforcare
divide into two

big /bɪɡ/ adj
grande
adult
grande grosso
of a great size

big cheese n
pezzo grosso capo
an important figure

big deal interjection
bella forza e allora
so what

big screen n
grande schermo
surface

big toe n
alluce
largest of the toes of the foot of a human

big-headed adj
arrogante pallone gonfiato
arrogant

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
bigamo
someone who practices bigamy

bigger /ˈbɪɡə/ /ˈbɪɡɚ/ adj
maggiore
comparative of big

bighead /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ n
pallone gonfiato
A person with an inflated opinion of themselves

bight /baɪt/ n
baia ansa
large bay

bigophone n
bigofono

bigorexia n
bigoressia vigoressia
mental disorder

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ n
bigotto collotorto
estremista fanatico intollerante
one who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups and intolerant of others

bigwig n
barbassoro capo pallone gonfiato pataffione
A person of importance

bijective adj
biiettivo bigettivo
both injective and surjective

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] n
bici
bicycle
moto
motorcycle
puttana
promiscuous woman

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] v
pedalare
to ride a bike

biker /ˈbaɪkɚ/ n
ciclista motociclista
centauro motociclista
person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
bikini bichini
bathing suit

bilabial adj
bilabiale
articulated with both lips

bilabiate adj
bilabiato
having two lips

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ adj
bilaterale
having two sides

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
mirtillo
type of blueberry from the cowberry family

bile /baɪl/ n
fiele
secretion produced by the liver

bile acid n
acido biliare
bile acid

bilge /bɪldʒ/ n
sentina
lowest inner part of a ship's hull
fesserie idiozie sciocchezze
nonsense

bilgewater /ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/ n
acqua di sentina
nautical: water which collects in the bilges of a ship

biliary /ˈbɪlɪəɹi/ adj
biliare
biliary

bilinear adj
bilineare
(mathematics) linear in each of two variables

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
bilingue
speaking two languages
written in two languages

bilingualism n
bilinguismo bilinguità
condition of being bilingual

bilious /ˈbɪl.i.əs/ /ˈbɪl.jəs/ adj
bilioso
suffering from real or supposed liver disorder

biliverdin n
biliverdina
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment

bilk /bɪlk/ v
defraudare frodare
defraud, cheat

bill /bɪl/ n
promontorio
beaklike projection
becco
bird's beak
cartello pubblicitario locandina manifesto poster
advertisement
cambiale
bill of exchange
atto disegno legge proposta stesura
draft of a law
conto fattura dovuto spettanza
invoice
denuncia
law: declaration made in writing, stating some wrong the complainant has suffered from the defendant
certificato nota polizza stesura
official statement
inventario manifesto
written inventory

bill /bɪl/ v
beccarsi
to stroke bill against bill
avvisare manifestare
to advertise by a bill
caricare fatturare
to charge or enter in a bill

bill of exchange n
cambiale tratta
document demanding payment from another party

bill of lading n
polizza di carico
waybill for transport by boat

billboard n
cartellone
large advertisement along side of highway

billhook n
roncola roncolina
agricultural implement

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
biliardi biliardo
a cue sport

billion /ˈbɪljən/ n
bilione
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
miliardo
a thousand million; 1,000,000,000; a milliard

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ n
maroso
large wave

billposting n
affissione
sticking of posters

billy goat n
becco capro caprone irco
male goat

billycan n
gamella
lightweight pot

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
bilocazione
paranormal ability

bimillennial /baɪˈmɪlɛn.i.əl/ adj
bimillenniale
occurring every 2,000 years

bin /bɪn/ n
bidone
container for rubbish

bin /bɪn/ v
cestinare
informal: dispose of in a bin or as if in a bin

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ adj
binario
logic states
being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off
binario binaria
using binary number system

binary number n
numero binario

binary relation n
relazione binaria
order theory

binary star n
stella binaria
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass

binary tree n
albero binario
a data structure

binaural adj
binaurale
of or designed for use with two ears

bind /baɪnd/ v
legare
transitive connect
connettere
transitive couple
rilegare
transitive put together in a cover, as of books

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
vincolante impegnativo
assigning something that one will be held to

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
legame
(chemistry) the sticking together
rilegatura
spine of a book

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
convolvolo vilucchio
Convolvulaceae

binge /bɪndʒ/ n
bisboccia sregolatezza
a short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol consumption
abbuffata
rapid and excessive consumption

binge /bɪndʒ/ v
abbuffarsi
to engage in a short period of excessive consumption

binge drinker n
avvinazzato beone bevitore ubriacone
one who engages in binge drinking

binge drinking n
ciucca sbornia sbronza ubriacatura
consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol

binge eating disorder n
disturbo da alimentazione incontrollata
medical disorder

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
tombola
to claim a win in bingo

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bingo
game of chance

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ n
chiesuola
(nautical) the wooden housing for a ship's compass

binocular adj
binoculare
using two eyes or viewpoints

binoculars /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
binocolo
hand-held device for looking at a distance

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ adj
binomiale
consisting of two parts

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ n
binomio
algebra: polynomial with two terms

binomial nomenclature n
nomenclatura binomiale
The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts

binucleate adj
binucleato
having two nuclei

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulation n
bioaccumulo
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms

bioarchitecture n
bioarchitettura
construction of buildings in an ecologically-friendly manner

bioavailability n
biodisponibilità
amount of drug which reaches the site of physiological activity after administration

biocatalytic adj
biocatalitico
Relating to, or employing biocatalysis

biochemical adj
biochimico
involving chemical processes in living organisms
of or relating to biochemistry

biochemist n
biochimico biochimica
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry n
biochimica
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

bioclastic adj
bioclastico
describing a form of erosion or formation
describing a sedimentary rock

bioclimatology n
bioclimatologia
science that studies interaction between biosphere and atmosphere

biocoenology n
biocenologia
study of bioceonosis

biocoenosis n
biocenosi
community of organisms

bioconjugated adj
bioconiugato

biodegradability n
biodegradabilità
capacity of a material to decompose over time

biodegradable /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
biodegradabile
capable of being decomposed by biological activity

biodegradation n
biodegradazione
decomposition of any material by microorganisms

biodegrade v
biodegradare biodegradarsi
to decompose as a result of biological action

biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ n
biodiversità
diversity of flora and fauna

bioelectric adj
bioelettrico
of or pertaining to bioelectricity

bioelectricity n
bioelettricità
Electricity generated within an organism

bioenergetic adj
bioenergetico
related to bioenergetics

bioenergetics n
bioenergetica
study of the energy transformations

bioenergy n
bioenergia
energy produced from a biological resource

biofactor n
biofattore
material that has a significant biochemical function

biogenesis /bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
biogenesi
principle

biogenic adj
biogenico biogeno

biogeography n
biogeografia
study of geographical distribution of living things

biographee n
biografato
subject of a biography

biographer n
biografo
the writer of a biography

biographette n
biografietta
short biography

biographical adj
biografico
relating to an account of a person's life

biography /baɪˈɑːɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
biografia
personal life story

bioherm n
bioherma
a mass of rock constructed from the remains of marine organisms such as coral or algae

bioindicator n
bioindicatore
indicator of environmental health

biolistic adj
biolistico

biological /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ n
consanguineo biologico
consanguine
biologico
of biology

biological warfare n
guerra biologica
use of an organism as a weapon of war

biological weapon n
arma biologica
biological pathogen

biologically adv
biologicamente
with regard to biology

biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ /baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
biologia
study of living matter

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
bioluminescenza
emission of light by a living organism

bioluminescent adj
bioluminescente
exhibiting bioluminescence

biomagnetism n
biomagnetismo
production or detection of a magnetic field

biomarker /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/ n
biomarcatore
indicator of a biological state

biomass /ˈbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˌmæs/ n
biomassa
vegetation used as fuel
total mass of living things

biomathematics n
biomatematica
application of mathematics to the study of biological systems

biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ n
bioma
biological community

biomedicine n
biomedicina
a branch of medical science

biomolecular adj
biomolecolare

biomolecule n
biomolecola
molecules

biophotolysis n
biofotolisi
The photolysis of a biochemical compound

bioplastic n
bioplastica
polymer

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
biopsia
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes

bioreactor n
bioreattore
A fermentation vat containing microorganisms

biosatellite n
biosatellite
an artificial satellite that is designed to carry humans or other organisms

biospeleology n
biospeleologia

biosphere n
biosfera
part of Earth capable of supporting life

biostratigraphic adj
biostratigrafico

biostratigraphy n
biostratigrafia
the study of the stratigraphic distribution of fossil

biosynthesis n
biosintesi
synthesis of organic compounds

biotechnological /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nə.lɒdʒ.ɪk.əl/ adj
biotecnologico biotecnico
of or pertaining to biotechnology

biotechnologist n
biotecnologa biotecnologo
one who works in biotechnology

biotechnology /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ n
biotecnologia
application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences
use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
biotico
of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ n
biotina
sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ n
biotite
dark brown mica

biotope n
biotopo
geographical area

biotoxin n
biotossina
toxin produced by a living organism

bioturbation n
bioturbazione
the mixing of soil or sediment by living organisms

biotypology n
biotipologia
study of biotypes

biovular adj
biovulari
fraternal (twins)

bipartisan /baɪˈpɑɹt.ə.sən/ /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn/ adj
bipartisan
relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

bipartite adj
bipartito
graph theory

biphenyl n
bifenile
organic compound

bipinnate /bʌɪˈpɪneɪt/ adj
bipennato
pinnate

bipolar adj
bipolare
involving both poles
relating to or having bipolar disorder

bipolar disorder n
psicosi maniaco-depressiva
psychiatric diagnostic category

bipolarization n
bipolarizzazione

biradical n
biradicale
molecule having two independent radical centres

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ n
betulla
tree
wood

birch bolete n
arbatrello porcinello
Leccinum scabrum

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ [bɜɪd] n
uccello pennuto volatile
animal
tipo
person
bambola
woman
dito d'onore
vulgar hand gesture

bird of ill omen n
uccellaccio

bird of paradise n
paradisea
bird

bird of prey n
rapace
carnivorous bird

bird's-eye view n
prospettiva a volo d'uccello vista a volo d'uccello
view from directly or high above

birdcage n
voliera
cage to keep birds in

birdhouse n
gabbietta
small house for birds

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
uccellino
bird, birdling

birds of a feather flock together proverb
chi si assomiglia si piglia dio li fa e poi li accoppia
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate

biretta n
berretta
square cap

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
nascita
beginning or start; a point of origin
circumstances of one's background
parto nascita
instance of childbirth
nascita parto
process of childbearing; beginning of life

birth certificate n
atto di nascita certificato di nascita
official document certifying the details of a person's birth

birth defect n
difetto congenito
any of several medical disorders that are present at birth

birth tray n
desco da parto

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
compleanno genetliaco
anniversary
data di nascita
date of birth

birthday boy n
festeggiato
a male whose birthday it is

birthday cake n
torta di compleanno
a cake made to celebrate a birthday

birthday card n
cartolina di compleanno
greeting card

birthday girl n
festeggiata
a female whose birthday it is

birthday party n
festa di compleanno
a party held to celebrate a birthday

birthmark n
voglia
a mark on the skin formed before birth

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
luogo di nascita
location where a person is born

birthright n
diritto di nascita
something that is owed since birth, due to inheritance

birthwort n
vellutino
Aristolochia

biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
biscotto biscottino
small, flat baked good

bisecant n
bisecante
secant that cuts a curve at exactly two points

bisect /baɪˈsɛkt/ v
bisecare
geometry: to divide an angle, line segment or other figure into two equal parts

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ n
bisettrice
A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts

bisemic adj
bisemico
having two meanings

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
bisessuale ermafrodita
botany: having both male and female organs
bisessuale
sexually attracted to both men and women

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisessuale bisex
bisexual person

bisexuality n
bisessualità ermafrodismo
botany
bisessualità
psychology

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
alfiere
chess piece
vescovo vescova
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations

bishopric /ˈbɪʃ.ə.pɹɪk/ n
vescovato
diocese

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
bismuto
chemical element

bispectrum n
bispettro
statistic used in the study of nonlinear interactions

bisphenol A n
bisfenolo A
4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane

bissextile year n
anno bisestile
year with an extra day

bistable adj
bistabile
having two stable states

bistort n
bistorta
any of several perennial herbs, classified in genera Bistorta, Persicaria, or Polygonum, having spikes of pink flowers

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ n
osteria
small bar
bistrot trattoria
small restaurant

bisulfate n
bisolfato
Univalent anion HSO₄-

bisulfite n
bisolfito
univalent group -HSO₃, or any salt containing it

bit /bɪt/ n
ottavo di dollaro
eighth of a dollar
morso freno
metal in horse's mouth
punta punta di trapano trapano
rotary cutting tool
pezzettino pezzetto poca poco
small amount of something

bit by bit adv
piano piano
small amount at a time

bit of skirt n
bel bocconcino figona gnocca
Woman

bit part n
generico particina ruolo minore ruolo secondario
a minor role

bit player n
figurante spalla
actor with a minor role

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
troia stronza puttana
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female
cagna lupa
female canine

bitchy /ˈbɪtʃi/ adj
incazzoso
irritable
spiteful; catty

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ n
bitcoin
cryptocurrency

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ n
morso morsicatura puntura
act of biting
boccone
mouthful
puntura bozzo escrescenza segno
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting
morsicatura morso
wound left behind after having been bitten

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ v
morsicare mordere
to attack with the teeth
abboccare mordere
to bite a baited hook or other lure
mordere morsicare
to cut off a piece by clamping the teeth
to hold something by clamping one’s teeth
pungere mordere
to sting

bite off more than one can chew v
fare il passo più lungo della gamba
To try to do too much

bite the bullet v
fare buon viso a cattiva sorte ingoiare il rospo
endure punishment with dignity or accept a negative aspect of a situation

bite the dust v
tirare le cuoia mordere la terra
to die
essere sconfitto fallire mangiare la polvere
to quit or fail

bite the hand that feeds one v
mordere la mano che ti nutre sputare nel piatto in cui si mangia
cause harm to a benefactor

bitemark n
azzannatura

bitonality n
bitonalità
bitonality

bitruncated adj
bitroncato
truncated using bitruncation

bitstock n
girabacchino menarola
drill bit-carrying crank for boring holes

bitt n
bitta galloccia
bollard

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ adj
aspro gelido
harsh, piercing or stinging
amaro amara
having an acrid taste

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
tarabuso
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
amarezza
quality of feeling bitter
quality of being bitter in taste

bitters n
bitter
beverage

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ adj
dolceamaro agrodolce
both bitter and sweet
agrodolce
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ n
dulcamara
the bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ n
bitume asfalto
Mineral pitch

bituminize v
bitumare bituminare
treat with bitumen

bivoltine adj
bivoltino
having two broods or generations in a year

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n
bivacco
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ v
bivaccare accamparsi attendarsi campeggiare
to set up camp

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
bisettimanale
occurring twice a week

bizarre /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
bizzarro bizzarra
strangely unconventional

blabber /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)/ n
chiacchierone pettegolo
A person who blabs

blabber /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)/ v
cianciare spettegolare spiattellare
to let out a secret

black /blæk/ adj
nero
absorbing all light
relating to people with dark skin
without light
of coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white"
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced
bad; evil

black /blæk/ n
nero
colour/color
dye, pigment
pen, pencil, etc. with black pigment
nero nera
dark-skinned person

black alder n
ontano nero
Alnus glutinosa tree

black antshrike n
averla formichiera nera
bird

black bear n
baribal orso nero americano
American black bear
orso dal collare orso tibetano
Asiatic black bear

black box n
scatola nera registratore di volo
recorders in an aircraft
scatola nera
theoretical construct or device

black cat n
gatto nero
black-furred cat

black child n
negretto
black child

black coffee n
caffè americano
coffee served without cream or milk

black currant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
ribes nero
berry

black gold n
oro nero
petroleum

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
fagiano di monte gallo forcello
Lyrurus tetrix

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ n
buco nero
celestial body

black horehound n
ballota cimiciotto
Ballota nigra

black ice n
ghiaccio nero vetrone
invisible film of ice

black kite n
nibbio bruno
species of kite

black magic n
magia nera
magic derived from evil forces

black olive n
oliva nera
olive picked after it has ripened

black pepper n
pepe pepe nero
spice

black pudding n
sanguinaccio

black redstart n
codirosso spazzacamino
a small passerine bird

black rhinoceros n
rhinocéros noir
Diceros bicornis

black rice n
riso venere
type of rice

black salsify n
scorzonera di Spagna
Scorzonera hispanica

black swan n
cigno nero
Cygnus atratus
mosca bianca
something believed non-existent

black tea n
tè nero
tea leaves which have been "fermented"
cup of tea served without milk

black truffle n
tartufo nero
A species of truffle, Tuber melanosporum

black vulture n
urubù dalla testa nera
Coragyps atratus

black widow n
vedova nera
a murderous woman
species of venomous spider

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
picchio nero
Dryocopus martius

black-arched moth n
falena monaca
species of moth

black-browed albatross n
albatros sopracciglineri
Thalassarche melanophris

black-crested antshrike n
Averla formichiera crestanera
bird

black-crowned night heron n
nitticora
Nycticorax nycticorax

black-footed cat n
gatto dai piedi neri
Felis nigripes

black-headed gull n
gabbiano comune
Chroicocephalus ridibundus

black-hooded antshrike n
averla formichiera di Bridges
passerine bird

black-legged kittiwake n
gabbiano tridattilo
Rissa tridactyla

black-throated antshrike n
averla formichiera golanera
passerine bird

black-winged pratincole n
pernice di mare orientale
Glareola nordmanni

blackberry /ˈblækbeɹi/ /ˈblækbəɹi/ n
mora mora di rovo
fruit
rovo
shrub

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
merlo
Turdus merula: blackbird

blackboard /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
lavagna
a surface that can be written upon with chalk

blackcap n
capinera
Sylvia atricapilla

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
annerire
make black
sporcare
make dirty

blackhead n
comedone
skin blemish

blackish /ˈblækɪʃ/ adj
nerastro
somewhat black

blackish-gray antshrike n
averla formichiera grigionero
passerine bird

blackmail n
ricatto
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure

blackmail v
ricattare
to extort money

blackmailer n
ricattatore ricattatrice
someone who blackmails

blackness n
nerezza
state or quality of being black

blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ n
deliquio lipotimia mancamento svenimento
a temporary loss of consciousness

blackshirt n
squadrista camicia nera
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
maniscalco maniscalca
fabbro ferraio fabbro
iron forger

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ n
prugnolo
Prunus spinosa

blackwater n
acqua di scolo acque nere
contaminated waste water

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblæɾɚ/ n
vescica
flexible sac in zoology
inflatable bag inside a ball
hollow inflatable organ in botany

bladder cherry n
alchechengi
plant having a bright paper-like covering

blade /bleɪd/ n
pala
part of a propeller
lama
sharp-edged or pointed working end of a tool or utensil
slang term for a weapon such as a dagger
filo
the flat part of a leaf or petal
lamina
thin plate, foil

blade of grass n
filo d'erba
a single instance of a plant described by the mass noun grass

blah /blɑː/ n
bla bla bla bla bla bla
nonsense talk

blah blah blah interjection
blablabla
a stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content

blame /bleɪm/ n
colpa
state of having caused a bad event

blame /bleɪm/ v
biasimare dare torto incolpare
place blame upon

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚ.ði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ).ði/ adj
biasimabile deprecabile vituperabile
deserving blame of censure

bland /blænd/ adj
blando
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating
Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave
fiacco insipido
Lacking in taste or vigor

blank /blæŋk/ adj
cartuccia a salve
blank ammunition
vuoto in bianco intatto
free from writing, printing or marks
intonso
without color

blank /blæŋk/ n
cartuccia a salve
simulation cartridge

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
coperta
fabric
coltre mantello
layer of anything

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ v
bestemmiare
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemer n
bestemmiatore
One who commits blasphemy

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
blasfemo
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
bestemmia blasfemia
Irreverence toward something sacred

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ interjection
cribbio
damn it

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ n
esplosione scoppio
explosion
getto
forcible stream of fluid
squillo
loud, sudden sound
colpo di vento folata raffica ventata
violent gust of wind
citoblasto
an immature or precursor cell

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ v
far brillare! far esplodere

blast furnace n
altoforno
furnace where iron ore is smelted

blasted /ˈblæst.ɪd/ /ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ adj
maledetto
subjected to explosion

blasto- prefix
blasto-
bud, budding, germination

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
blastoderma
point from which the embryo develops

blastoff n
decollo lancio partenza
countdown and launch

blastoma /blæstˈoʊmə/ n
blastoma
type of tumour

blastopore n
blastoporo
the opening into the archenteron

blastospore /ˈblæstəˌspɔːɹ/ n
blastospora
fungal spore produced asexually from budding

blastula n
blastula
an early form in the development of an embryo

blasé /blɑˈzeɪ/ /ˈblɑːzeɪ/ adj
blasé disilluso disincantato indifferente scettico
unimpressed with something because of over-familiarity

blat n
blat
connections; relationships; one's social or business network (Russia)

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
ovvio
assordante chiassoso fragoroso gigantesco macroscopico
bellowing, as a calf; bawling; brawling; clamoring; disagreeably clamorous
appariscente vistoso
obvious, on show

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
blaterare sproloquiare straparlare
to talk rapidly without making much sense

blaze /bleɪz/ n
fiamma fiammata vampa
fast-burning fire

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ n
blazer giacca
a jacket

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
blasonatura blason blasone
a description of a coat of arms

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonare divisare
to describe of a coat of arms

bleach n
varechina candeggina decolorante sbiancante
chemical

bleach v
imbiancare sbiancare candeggiare decolorare
to treat with bleach

bleachers n
gradinate
tiered, exposed spectator seating

bleak /bliːk/ adj
infelice misero triste
cheerless
desolato
desolate and exposed
incolore pallido
without color

bleak /bliːk/ n
alborella alburno
small European river fish

bleat n
belato
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat v
belare
to make the cry of a sheep or goat

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
sanguinare
lose blood

bleep censor n
censore di segnale
software module

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ n
macchia
small flaw which spoils the appearance of something

blend /blɛnd/ n
miscela amalgama combinazione mix
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
mescolare amalgamare miscelare rimestare
to mix

blender /ˈblɛndə/ /ˈblɛndɚ/ n
frullatore
machine

blennorrhea n
blenorragia
an inordinate secretion and discharge of mucus

blenny n
bavosa
fish of Blenniodei

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
blefarite
inflammation of the eyelid

blepharoptosis n
blefaroptosi
drooping of the upper eyelid

bless /blɛs/ v
benedire
confer blessing on

bless you interjection
salute
said to somebody who has sneezed

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ adj
beato
In Catholicism, a title indicating the beatification of a person
having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing
benedetta
held in veneration; revered

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
benedizione
divine or supernatural aid or reward
pronouncement invoking divine aid
thing one is glad of
good fortune

blessing in disguise n
bene insperato non tutto il male viene per nuocere
A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best

blight /blaɪt/ n
rovina
anything that impedes growth or spoils something

blight /blaɪt/ v
rovinare
to spoil or ruin (something)

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
cribbio dannazione foccalabindella miseriaccia ostia perbacco
expressing surprise, etc.

blimp /blɪmp/ /bəˈlɪmp/ n
dirigibile floscio
airship

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
cieco orbo
unable to see

blind /blaɪnd/ adv
ciecamente
without seeing

blind /blaɪnd/ n
tenda
covering for a window

blind /blaɪnd/ v
accecare
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind date n
appuntamento al buio
romantic meeting between two people who have never met before

blind man's buff n
mosca cieca moscacieca
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to catch the others

blind spot n
punto cieco
part of the road that cannot be seen

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ n
paraocchi
horse's eye shield

blindfold n
benda bendaggio bendatura
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes
bendaggio bendatura
something that obscures vision (literally or metaphorically)

blindfold v
bendare gli occhi
To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see

blindfolded adj
bendato
wearing a blindfold

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ adv
a casaccio a tentoni alla cieca
sightlessly
alla leggera
without consideration or question

blindness n
cecità
condition of being blind

bling bling /blɪŋ blɪŋ/ n
bling bling
shiny jewelry that displays wealth

blink /blɪŋk/ n
battito di ciglia
The act of very quickly closing both eyes and opening them again
battito di ciglia in un batter d'occhio occhiata
a quick view

blink /blɪŋk/ v
sbattere le ciglia ammiccare
to close and reopen both eyes quickly
lampeggiare
to flash headlights
lampeggiare intermittenza
to flash on and off at regular intervals
segnalare
to send a signal with a lighting device

blink of an eye n
batter d'occhi batter d'occhio battito di ciglia
very short period of time

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
paraocchi
eye shield

bliss /blɪs/ n
beatitudine
perfect happiness

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
bolla
bubble on a painted surface
vescica
bubble on the skin

blithe /blaɪð/ adj
indifferente
indifferent, careless, showing a lack of concern

blithely /ˈblaɪðli/ adv
allegramente spensieratamente
in a joyful, carefree manner

blitzkrieg n
guerra lampo guerra celere
fast military offensive

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
marea montagna
figuratively: large amount of paperwork
bufera di neve tormenta
severe snowstorm

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
gonfiare
to cause to become distended
gonfiarsi
to get an overdistended rumen

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
blocco
group of countries
group of voters or politicians

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
blocco
chemistry: portion of macromolecule
computing: logical data storage unit
sports: action to interfere
ceppo
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading
blocco isolato
group of buildings demarcated by streets
bozzello verricello
part of a ship's rigging
quartina
philately: joined group of stamps, forming square
blocco condominio
residential building consisting of flats
blocco blocchetto
set of paper sheets
blocco ingorgo
something that prevents passing
blocco cubo
substantial often approximately cuboid piece

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
bloccare
to fill, making it impossible to pass
to prevent an action
to prevent passing
stoppare
to impede opponent

block and tackle n
paranco polispasto
system of several pulleys

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
blocco
the isolation of something

blockboard n
paniforte
composite wood board with a softwood block core and hardwood face veneer

blockbuster n
successo commerciale
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales

blockhead n
idiota imbecille testone
stupid person

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
blog diario in rete
a personal or corporate website

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
bloggare
to contribute to a blog

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
blogghista blogger bloggista
contributor to a blog

blogosphere n
blogosfera
the totality of blogs

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
biondo
having blond hair
of a pale golden colour

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
biondo bionda
fair-haired person

blondness n
biondezza

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ n
sangue
vital liquid flowing in animal bodies
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings

blood clot n
trombosi

blood is thicker than water proverb
il sangue non è acqua
relationships are stronger within the family

blood moon n
luna di sangue luna rossa
moon as it appears during a total lunar eclipse

blood orange n
arancia sanguinella
type of orange

blood pressure n
pressione del sangue pressione sanguigna pressione
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins

blood red adj
rosso sangue
of a deep vivid red colour

blood red n
rosso sangue
dark red colour

blood relation n
parente stretto
person

blood sausage n
sanguinaccio
type of sausage

blood tax n
imposta di sangue

blood test n
esame del sangue
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

blood type n
gruppo sanguigno
blood classification

blood vessel n
vaso sanguigno
component of the circulatory system that carries blood

blood volume n
volemia

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ n
bagno di sangue
indiscriminate killing or slaughter

bloodhound /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ n
segugio
dog
informal: detective

bloodless adj
esanime
lacking blood

bloodletting n
salasso
ancient medical practice

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
sete di sangue
the desire for bloodshed

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
carneficina ecatombe
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter
spargimento di sangue
shedding or spilling of blood

bloodstain n
macchia di sangue
a spot that has absorbed blood

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
flusso sanguigno
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
sanguinario
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj
sanguinoso cruento
characterised by great bloodshed
insanguinato cruento sanguinante
covered in blood
fottuto maledetto
intensifier

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ v
insanguinare
to draw blood

bloody mary n
bloody mary
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice

bloom /bluːm/ n
pruina
delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
bocciuolo
flowers on trees

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
fiorire
have or open into blossoms

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
macchia
blemish, spot or stain

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ v
macchiare
to cause a blot

blot out v
scomparire
to obliterate
oscurare
to obscure

blotch /blɑtʃ/ /blɒtʃ/ n
chiazzatura macola macula picchiettatura screziatura striatura
An uneven patch of color or discoloration

blotter n
brogliaccio registro
police station register

blotting paper n
carta assorbente tampone
absorbent paper used to dry ink

blotto /ˈblɑtoʊ/ /ˈblɒtəʊ/ n
alcolizzato avvinazzato beone ubriacone
person who is (very) drunk or intoxicated

blotto /ˈblɑtoʊ/ /ˈblɒtəʊ/ v
essere fatto
to be annihilated or destroyed
sborniarsi ubriacarsi
to become (very) drunk or intoxicated

blouse /blaʊs/ n
blusa camicetta camicia
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt
camisaccio
military: a loose-fitting uniform jacket

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
folata ventata
strong wind
colpo botta
act of striking or hitting

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
soffiare
to produce an air current
to propel by an air current
to blow a musical instrument to make it give a sound
to create or shape by blowing

blow away v
spazzare via
to cause to go away by blowing

blow one's nose v
soffiarsi
to expel mucus from nose

blow out of proportion v
ingigantire
overreact or overstate

blow up v
esplodere saltare in aria
to explode (intransitive)
saltare in aria
to explode (transitive)
gonfiare
to inflate

blower n
soffiatore
person

blowfish n
pesce palla
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe

blowgun n
cerbottana
weapon

blowhole n
sfiatatoio
spiracle through which cetaceans breath
vent for the escape of gas

blowjob /ˈbloʊdʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
pompino bocchino pompa
the act of fellatio

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
lampada per saldare
tool

blubber /ˈblʌbɚ/ n
pannicolo
coat of fat of Antarctic/Arctic animal
adipe
fatty tissue

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ n
mazza
short heavy club

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ adj
blu azzurro
blue-colored
depresso malinconico triste
depressed
a luci rosse
pornographic

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ n
blu azzurro
colour
blue pigment

blue beret n
casco blu
UN peacekeeper

blue jay n
cyanocitta cristata
species of North American jay

blue screen of death n
schermo blu della morte
screen indicating a system error

blue shark n
verdesca
long blue shark

blue tit n
cinciarella
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
balenottera azzurra
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue wildebeest n
gnu striato gnu azzurro
Connochaetes taurinus

blue-green alga n
cianobatterio
member of cyanobacteria

blue-winged kookaburra n
kookaburra aliazzurre kookaburra dalle ali azzurre
Dacelo leachii

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ n
mirtillo
fruit
plant

bluebird n
sialia
bird of Sialia

blueing n
turchinetto
laundry aid

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
progetto
any detailed technical drawing

blues /bluːz/ n
malinconia paturnie
feeling of sadness

bluethroat n
pettazzurro
bird

bluetongue n
lingua blu
disease of ruminants

bluff /blʌf/ n
scogliera
high, steep bank

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
svarione abbaglio cantonata sfondone strafalcione topica
mistake

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
errare fare una gaffe prendere un abbaglio prendere una cantonata sbagliare sgarrare
To make a stupid mistake
andare alla cieca muoversi a tentoni
To move blindly or clumsily

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
ottuso
dull in understanding; slow of discernment
spuntato
having a thick edge or point, not sharp
hard to impress or penetrate

blunt /blʌnt/ v
smussare spuntare
to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ v
offuscare sbavare
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ n
fascetta pubblicitaria
a short description of a book, film, or other work

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
sfocato
not clear, crisp, or focused

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝt/ v
blaterare
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly

blush /blʌʃ/ n
fard
makeup

blush /blʌʃ/ v
arrossire
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment

bluster /ˈblʌs.tə/ /ˈblʌs.tɚ/ n
sbruffoneria
pompous, officious talk

boa /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
boa
snake
scarf

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
verro
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ n
quadro
device containing electrical switches
asse tavola
long, wide and thin piece of wood or other material
consiglio di amministrazione
managing committee
vitto
regular meals or amount paid for them in a place of lodging
lavagna
short for blackboard, whiteboard, etc.
bordo fiancata
side of a ship

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ v
abbordare
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
imbarcarsi salire a bordo
to step or climb onto

board and lodging n
vitto e alloggio
lodging with daily meals

board game n
gioco da tavolo
game played on a board

board of directors n
consiglio d'amministrazione
group of people elected by stockholders

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ n
pensionante
pupil who lives at school during term

boarding n
abbordaggio arrembaggio assalto attraccaggio
act of attacking an enemy ship
imbarco
embarkation
assito copertura tavolato
structure made of boards

boarding house n
pensione
private house for paying guests

boarding party n
gruppo d'assalto
group of sailors to invade a ship

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
carta d'imbarco
a document to board a plane, ship, etc.

boarding school n
collegio convitto internato
school which provides board and lodging

boarhound n
veltro
large dog bred to hunt boars

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
guasconeria vanteria
brag

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
vantarsi
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
full
poker slang: full house
barca battello nave lancia natante schifo
water craft

boater /ˈboʊ.tɚ/ /ˈbɐʉt.ɘ/ /ˈbəʊt.ə/ n
paglietta
straw hat

boatful n
barcata
enough of something to fill a boat

boathook n
gaffa mezzomarinaro alighiero
hook attached to a pole to push out or pull in things

boatman n
barcaiolo battelliere
a man in charge of a small boat

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊtˌsweɪn/ n
nostromo
the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ n
sballottio
bobbing motion

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
sballottare
move (something) as though it were bobbing in water
dondolare ondeggiare spuntare fuori traballare
move vertically at surface of water

bob haircut n
caschetto
a haircut

bobbin n
bobina

bobby /ˈbɒbi/ n
agente guardia piedipiatti poliziotto questurino sbirro
police officer
segnalatore ferroviario
railway signaller

bobcat /ˈbɑbkæt/ /ˈbɒbkæt/ n
lince rossa
North American wild cat

bobolink n
doliconice
songbird

bobsleigh n
bob
sled
sport

bocce /ˈbɑtʃi/ n
bocce
A game similar to bowls or pétanque

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
presagire promettere
to be the omen of; to portend to presage
far presagire preannunciare
to foreshow something; to augur

bodice /ˈbɑːdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
corpetto
blouse-like garment in European folk dress
kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone
corpino
sleeveless garment covering body from neck to waist

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adj
corporeo corporale
relating to the body

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adv
corporalmente
in or by the body

bodily fluid n
umore
biofluid

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ n
corpo consistenza
comparative viscosity, solidity or substance
carrozzeria scafo
largest or most important part of anything (e.g. car bodywork)
ente organo
organisation, company or other authoritative group
corpo
physical structure of a human or animal
any physical object or material thing
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
corpse
torso
group having a common purpose or opinion
substance, material presence

body language n
linguaggio del corpo
non-verbal communication

body louse n
amico per la pelle piattola
parasitic insect Pediculus humanus corporis

body of water n
corpo d'acqua massa d'acqua specchio d'acqua
significant accumulation of water

body shop n
carrozzeria
body shop

body snatcher n
ultracorpo
One who secretly removes without right or authority a dead body from a grave

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ n
culturista
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
culturismo bodybuilding
sport of muscle development

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
guardia del corpo
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodywork n
carrozzeria
repair of the exterior body of a motor vehicle

boffin /ˈbɑfɪn/ /ˈbɒfɪn/ n
scienziato
(informal) engineer or scientist

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
torbiera palude
expanse of marshland

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ v
affossare insabbiare
to become mired or stuck
incasinare
to make a mess of something

bog down v
arenarsi impaludarsi impantanarsi
to become stuck

bog iron ore n
ferro di palude
deposit

bogatyr n
bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogeyman /ˈbuɡiˌmæn/ n
babau uomo nero
menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories

bogie /ˈboʊɡi/ /ˈbəʊɡi/ n
carrello motore di locomotiva
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ adj
falsificato truccato
counterfeit or fake; not genuine
brutto fritto
incorrect; useless; broken

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrio
chemical element

boil /bɔɪl/ n
foruncolo pustola
accumulation of pus

boil /bɔɪl/ v
bollire
begin to turn into a gas
bollire far bollire lessare
cook in boiling water
far bollire bollire
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas

boiled /bɔɪld/ adj
bollito
cooked in hot water

boiled egg n
uovo sodo
hard-boiled egg
uovo alla coque uovo bazzotto
soft-boiled egg

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ n
caldaia boiler scaldabagno
device for heating circulating water
bollitore
hot water heater with storage

boiler room n
locale delle caldaie
a room that houses the boiler

boiler suit n
tuta
one-piece suit

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
bollente
that boil(s)
of a thing: extremely hot

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ n
ebollizione
process of changing the state of a substance

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ adj
tempestoso turbolento
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy
chiassoso esuberante
full of energy; noisy

bok choy n
cavolo cinese pe-tsai
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊˈkɛ/ n
bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /boʊld/ /bəʊld/ adj
ardito audace baldo coraggioso sfrontato
courageous, daring
grassetto
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface

boldface n
grassetto
a font with thicker strokes

boldly /ˈboʊldli/ /ˈbəʊldli/ adv
arditamente audacemente coraggiosamente sfrontatamente valentemente
in a bold manner

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ n
meteora
any extraterrestrial body that collides with earth
bolide
extremely bright meteor
bolide palla di fuoco stella cadente
fireball

boll /boʊl/ /bɒl/ n
capsula
the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
colonnina paracarro pilastro spartitraffico
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area
bitta galloccia
post to secure mooring lines

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ n
coglione
(vulgar, slang) testicle

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ interjection
cazzo merda puttana
expressing anger, frustration

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
coglione
an idiot or disagreeable person
balle cazzate coglionata palle
nonsense or information deliberately intended to mislead
balle coglioni palle testicoli
testicles

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ v
incasinare
to fail (a task)

bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ n
ragù ragù alla bolognese ragù bolognese
Italian sauce
al ragù
dish served with bolognese

bolometer n
bolometro
a device for measuring the energy of electromagnetic radiation

bolometric adj
bolometrico

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
capezzale
a large cushion or pillow

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
appoggiare sostenere supportare
to brace, reinforce, secure, or support

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ n
chiavistello
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
rotolo
large roll of material
fulmine saetta
lightning spark
bullone
metal fastener
otturatore
sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm
chiavistello barilotto rocchetto
sliding pin or bar in a lock

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ v
imbullonare serrare
to connect pieces using a bolt
fuggire scappare
to escape
sprangare
to secure a door
inghiottire trangugiare
to swallow food without chewing

bolt rope n
gratile
A rope sewn around the edge of a sail

bolus n
bolo
round mass of food

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ n
bomba
device filled with explosives
very attractive woman

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ v
bombardare
attack with bombs

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
bombardare

bombardment n
bombardamento
act of bombing, esp towns or cities

bombastic /bɑmˈbæs.tʰɪk/ /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ adj
pomposo ampolloso magniloquente
pompous or overly wordy

bomber /ˈbɑməɹ/ n
bombardiere
aircraft
attentatore bombarolo dinamitardo
bomb setter

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ n
bombardamento
action of dropping bombs from the air

bombshell n
bomba granata
a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
schianto
someone who is very attractive
notizia clamorosa
something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational

bon appétit /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
buon appetito
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
gaudente viveur viveuse
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
buon viaggio
wish of good journey

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
accordo alleanza
binding agreement, a covenant
obbligazione vincolo
documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract
legame
in chemistry, a link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule
cemento collante legame vincolo
link, connection or union
laccio legaccio stringa
that which binds, a band

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ v
cementare collegare legare
to connect, secure, or tie

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
bondage
The practice of tying people up for sexual pleasure
schiavitù
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ n
osseo
colour
osso
component of a skeleton
material
lisca
fishbone

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ v
chiavare fottere scopare
slang: have sexual intercourse with
disossare
to remove bones

bone density n
densità minerale ossea
bone mineral density

bone marrow n
midollo osseo midollo
bone marrow

bonefish n
albula
game fish

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
erezione
erect penis

bones /boʊnz/ /bəʊnz/ n
ossa
percussive folk musical instrument

bonfire /ˈbɑnfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ n
falò rogo
fire to burn unwanted items or people
falò
large, outdoor controlled fire

bongo n
bongo
mammal

bonheur du jour /bɒˌnɜː d(j)uː ˈʒʊə/ /bəˌnɝ d(j)u ˈʒʊɹ/ n
bonheur-du-jour scrivania
lady's writing desk

bonito n
palamita
fish of Sarda

bonk /bɒŋk/ n
bernoccolo bitorzolo bozzo rigonfiamento
bump on the head
urto
minor collision
chiavata scopata
sexual intercourse

bonk /bɒŋk/ v
sbattere scopare trombare
to have sexual intercourse
battere sbattere scontrarsi
to strike or collide

bonkers adj
barbogio rincoglionito
mad, crazy

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
cofano
cover over the engine of a motor car
cuffia
type of women's and children's hat

bonsai v
bonsai
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
bonus
something extra that is good
extra amount of money given as a premium

bony /ˈbəʊni/ adj
ossuto stecchino
with little flesh; skinny, thin

bonze n
bonzo monaco buddista
Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia

boo-boo /ˈbuːˌbuː/ v
bua
A minor injury

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
babbeo
idiot, fool
tetta zinna zizza
breast (colloquial)

boob job n
plastica al seno tette rifatte
breast augmentation

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
sula
bird
babbeo
stupid person
tetta zinna zizza
woman’s breast

booby trap n
trabocchetto
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object

boodle /ˈbuːdəl/ n
bottino refurtiva
Money, especially when acquired or spent illegally or improperly; swag

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
caccola
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ n
libro
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter
record of betting
blocchetto
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ v
ammonire
sports: to issue with a caution
to record the details of an offender
riservare prenotare
to reserve
annotare trascrivere
to write down, register, record

book lung n
polmone a libro
A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids

bookbinder n
legatore legatrice
person whose profession is binding books

bookcase [ˈbʊkːeɪs] n
libreria
furniture displaying books

bookend n
reggilibro
object designed to keep books upright

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
prenotazione
reservation for a service

bookkeeping n
contabilità
skill of keeping records of financial transactions

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
libello libretto libricino
small book

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkəɹ/ n
allibratore
bookmaker
a person who calculates odds and accepts bets; a bookie
rilegatore tipografo
a person who prints or binds books

bookmark /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/ n
segnalibro bookmark
strip used to mark a place in a book

bookrest n
leggio
support used to maintain a book

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
libraio libraia
person

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
libreria
shelf for storing books

bookshop n
libreria
shop that sells books

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
topo di biblioteca bibliofago
avid reader
bibliofago
insect

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
boma
spar extending the foot of a sail

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ n
boomerang bumerang
flat curved airfoil

boomslang /ˈbuːmˌslæŋ/ n
boomslang
Dispholidus typus

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ n
boero
a Boer, white South African of Dutch or Huguenot descent
becero bifolco buzzurro cafone
a peasant
cafone
an uncultured person

boorish /ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ adj
becero grossolano rozzo zotico
behaving as a boor

boorishness n
maialata
the state or characteristic of being a boor or of being boorish

boost /buːst/ n
spinta
push from behind

boost /buːst/ v
aumentare incentivare

booster /ˈbustɚ/ n
richiamo
A booster dose

boot /but/ /buːt/ n
ceppi ceppo ganasce
guaina
flexible cover of rubber, plastic or similar to protect a shaft, lever, switch etc
stivale scarpone
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg
avvio
the act or process of bootstrapping

boot /but/ /buːt/ v
avviare caricare
to start a system

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
bancarella stand bugigattolo
A small stall for the display and sale of goods
cabina
An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person

bootlegger n
contrabbandiere trafficante
illegal trader

bootlicker n
leccapiedi ruffiano
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner

bootmaker n
stivalaio
a maker of boots, a cobbler

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
linguetta tirante
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on
trampolino
a means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something
avvio
the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory
caricamento
the process necessary to compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
bottino bottini
plunder

booze /buːz/ n
alcolici
any alcoholic beverage

boozer /ˈbuː.zə(ɹ)/ n
beone ubriacone
drunkard

bora n
bora
wind

boraciferous adj
boracifero
yielding or containing borax

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
borraggine borragine
Borago officinalis

borate n
borato
salt of boric acid

borax n
borace
crystalline salt

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
borborigmo
the rumbling sounds in the intestines

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ n
orlo
a decorative strip around the edge of something
frontiera confine
the line or frontier area separating regions
confine
the outer edge of something

border on v
rasentare
To be almost like some other thing

bordering adj
cingente
having a common boundary or border

bordure n
bordura
contrasting border round a shield

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
foro
A hole drilled or milled through something
logorroico pedante
One who inspires boredom
calibro
The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired
punta saetta trapano
a tool for making a hole
flusso anomalo ondata anomala
sudden and rapid flow of tide

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
annoiare tediare
to inspire boredom
alesare scavare
to make a hole

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ adj
annoiato scocciato
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
noia tedio
state of being bored

borer /ˈbɔːɹə/ /ˈbɔːɹɚ/ n
alesatore
tool

boric adj
borico
pertaining to the element boron

boric acid n
acido borico
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid

boring /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
noioso tedioso barboso palloso soporifero stucchevole
causing boredom

born /ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈbɔːn/ adj
nato
given birth to

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
nascere con la camicia
born rich or in a wealthy family

born-again adj
rinata rinato
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ

borohydride n
boroidruro
borohydride

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ n
boro
chemical element

borough /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹə/ n
borgo rione
municipal borough

borrow /ˈbɑɹoʊ/ /ˈbɒɹəʊ/ /ˈbɔɹoʊ/ v
prendere in prestito
receive temporarily

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
boršč
beetroot soup

borzoi /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/ n
barzoi
breed of dog

bosky /ˈbɒski/ adj
boscoso cespuglioso
having abundant bushes or trees

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ adj
intimo
in a very close relationship

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
seno
chest, breast
intimità seno
protective embrace

bosom friend n
amico per la pelle
very close friend

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ n
bosone
particle

bosonic /boʊˈsɑnɪk/ adj
bosonico
of, pertaining to, or resembling a boson

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
bugna
architecture: knob or protrusion
umbone
projection in centre of shield
boss
enemy in video game
capo padrone
person in charge
capo principale
supervisor

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ v
comandare
to exercise authority over (someone)

bossage n
bugnato
rough, unfinished stone block

bossiness n
caporalismo rampantismo

bosun n
nostromo
warrant or petty officer in navy

botanical adj
botanico
Of or pertaining to botany

botanical garden n
giardino botanico orto botanico
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons

botanical name n
nome botanico
scientific name of plants

botany /ˈbɒtəni/ n
botanica
scientific study of plants

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ n
guazzabuglio pasticcio pastrocchio
An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
raffazzonare rabberciare
to do something without skill, without care, or clumsily
abborracciare malfare pasticciare raffazzonare rovinare
to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner

botched adj
pasticciato raffazzonato
clumsily made or repaired

botcher n
abborracciatore abborracciatrice abborracciona abborraccione cianfruglione guastamestieri
clumsy or incompetent worker; a bungler

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ conjunction
sia... che...
both...and...

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ determiner
entrambi ambedue tutte le due tutti e due
each of two; one and the other

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] n
agitazione confusione trambusto
fuss, ado
fastidio incomodo problema seccatura
trouble, inconvenience

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] v
disturbarsi prendersi la briga preoccuparsi
make or take trouble
disturbare infastidire
to annoy, disturb
degnarsi disturbarsi prendersi la briga preoccuparsi
to do something which is of negligible inconvenience

bothersome adj
fastidioso irritante noioso seccante
causing bother or perplexity

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ n
bottiglia
container
contents of such a container

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ v
imbottigliare
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption

bottle cap n
tappo
closure used to seal bottles

bottle opener n
apribottiglie cavatappi
device to open bottles

bottle up v
imbottigliare
to prevent enemy vessels of leaving an anchorage
to put into bottles

bottleneck n
collo di bottiglia imbuto strettoia strozzatura
narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay
part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome
collo di bottiglia
neck of a bottle

bottlenose dolphin n
tursiope
species of dolphin

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
sedere
euphemistic: buttocks or anus
passivo
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex
fondo parte inferiore
lowest part

bottom sheet n
lenzuolo con angoli
bottom bed sheet

botulinic adj
botulinico
of or pertaining to the botulinum bacterium

botulinum toxin n
tossina botulinica
neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium botulinum

botulism /ˈbɑt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈbɒtjʊlɪzəm/ n
botulismo
medical condition

botulogenic adj
botuligeno
that produces botulism

bougainvillea /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
buganvillea
flower

bough /baʊ/ /bə/ /bʌʊ/ n
ramo
tree branch

bouillabaisse /ˈbujəbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəbeɪs/ n
bouillabaisse
fish soup from Provence

bouillon cube n
dado
cube

boulder /ˈboʊldəɹ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
macigno
large mass of stone

bouldering n
sassismo
climbing on large boulders

boule n
bulè

boules n
bocce
game played with metal balls

bouleuterion n
buleuterio

bounce /baʊns/ n
rimbalzo
change of direction of motion after hitting an obstacle
movement up and down

bounce /baʊns/ v
rimbalzare
to change direction of motion after hitting an obstacle

bouncer /ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaʊnsə˞/ n
buttafuori
member of security personnel

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ n
castello gonfiabile
inflatable structure on which children jump and play

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
costretto obbligato
constrained by something, or constrained to something
confinato costretto obbligato portato tenuto
obliged to
diretto incamminato
ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of)
destinato diretto indirizzato
ready, prepared

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
frontiera confine
boundary, border of territory
limite
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set
balzo salto
sizeable jump

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
accerchiare confinare delimitare
to surround a territory
balzare
to leap

bound variable n
variabile apparente
in logic

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
confine limite
dividing line or location between two areas

boundless adj
illimitato sconfinato
without bounds, unbounded

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ n
ingaggio compenso paga premio premio di arruolamento retribuzione
money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein
taglia premio ricompensa
reward for some specific act
regalo dono regalia
something given liberally

bounty hunter n
cacciatore di taglie
person who catches criminals in return for a reward

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ n
mazzo
bunch of flowers
aroma fragranza profumo
scent of wine

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ n
gagliarda
9-point type

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
borghesia
class

bout /bʌʊt/ /ˈbaʊt/ n
attacco
period of something

bovarysm n
bovarismo
anxiety to escape from an unsatisfactory social or sentimental condition

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ n
bovide
an animal of Bovidae

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ adj
bovino
of, relating to or resembling cattle

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
encefalopatia spongiforme bovina
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
inchino
gesture made by bending forward at the waist

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
arco
bend in a rod or planar surface
fiocco
type of knot with two loops
arco archetto
weapon used for shooting arrows
rod used for playing stringed instruments
prua prora
front of a boat or ship

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
curvarsi incurvarsi piegarsi
to become bent
piegare curvare incurvare
to bend a thing

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
fare la riverenza inchinarsi
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow and arrow /bəʊ(.)ən(d.)æɹəʊ/ n
arco e freccia
weapon

bow maker n
archettaio
one who manufactures bows for musical instruments

bow wow n
bau bau
sound of a dog barking

bowel /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
interiora
interior of something
budella intestino viscere
intestines, entrails
intestino crasso
large intestine

bowels /baʊ.əlz/ n
profondità viscere
deepest or innermost part
budella interiora
intestines

bowfin n
amia
Amia calva

bowhead n
balena della Groenlandia
Balaena mysticetus

bowing and scraping n
salamelecco
obsequious or deferential behaviour

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
ciotola scodella tazza terrina
container for food
boccia
ball used in lawn bowls

bowleg n
gambestorte
leg that curves outward from the knee

bowler hat n
bombetta
hard round black felt hat

bowline n
bolina
knot

bowling alley n
bocciodromo
a building which contains bowling lanes

bowls n
boccia
ball for game of bowls
bocce
precision sport

bowman /ˈboʊmən/ /ˈbəʊmən/ n
prodiere
the person positioned nearest the bow

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
bompresso
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
cravatta a farfalla cravattino
necktie shaped like a bow

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
conchiglia sospensorio
(cricket) hard protector for the genitals
scatola scatola del cambio
(engineering) cylindrical casing
tele
(slang) television
scatola
as much as fills a box
deposito
compartment of an item of furniture
palchetto palco loggia
compartment to sit inside
scatola bussolotto
cuboid space; container
cabina
driver’s seat on a coach
cornice riquadro
rectangular border around an image, text, etc.
casella
small area on a document for a tick mark
casotto gabbiotto garitta guardiola
small rectangular shelter
bosso
shrub or tree of the genus Buxus
pugno
blow with the fist

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
inscatolare
to place inside a box
boxare
to fight against (a person) in a boxing match
to strike with the fists

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
biglietteria botteghino
ticket office

box-office bomb n
fallimento al botteghino
a motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office

boxer /ˈbɑːksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
pugile boxeur
participant in a boxing match

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
pugilato boxe
the sport of boxing

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
ragazzi
male friend
ragazzo
male servant
male of any age, used as a friendly diminutive
adult male found attractive
negro
non-white male
ragazzo bambino maschio ragazzino maschietto
young male

boy band n
boy band
pop group whose members are all young men

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
boicottaggio
the act of boycotting

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
boicottare
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ n
amico
male friend
fidanzato ragazzo
male partner in a romantic relationship

bra /bɹɑː/ n
reggiseno reggipetto
brassiere

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
aggancio grappa uncino
arrangement for producing tension
braccia
measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms
bretella
straps or bands to sustain trousers
abbraccio
that which holds tightly
doppietta
two goals in one game

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
puntellarsi tenersi forte
to prepare oneself for an impact

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ n
braccialetto
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
apparecchio apparecchio ortodontico denti
device for straightening teeth
bretelle
pair of straps holding trousers

brachiation n
brachiazione
movement by swinging arms between holds

brachiosaurus n
brachiosauro
herbivorous dinosaur

brachy- prefix
brachi-
short

brachylogy n
brachilogia
concise speech

brachymorphic adj
brachimorfo

bracken n
felce
any of several coarse ferns

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
parentesi
generically any of "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">"
staffa
item attached to a wall to hold up a shelf

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ v
accerchiare
To bound on both sides, to surround, as enclosing with brackets

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
salmastro salmastra
slightly salty

braconid n
braconidi
any species of the family Braconidae

bract n
brattea
leaf or leaf-like structure

bradycardia n
bradicardia
condition of having a slow heartbeat

bradyseism n
bradisismo
A gradual uplift or descent of the Earth's surface

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
vantarsi
to boast

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
fanfarone ballista
one who constantly brags or boasts

bragger n
esibizionista fanfarone vanesio
person who brags

brahmin n
bramino
believer in Brahman

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
treccia
weave of three or more strands
hairstyle

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
intrecciare
to intertwine

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
cervello
organ
person providing intelligence

brain cell n
cellula cerebrale
cell in brain

brain damage n
cerebrolesione
injury to the brain

brain drain n
fuga di cervelli fuga dei cervelli
emigration of educated people

brain fart n
cazzata
something ill-considered

brain mushroom n
falsa morchella marugola spongino spugnola bastarda spugnola falsa
fungus

brain stem n
tronco encefalico
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum

brain-teaser n
rompicapo
a complex riddle or puzzle

brain-washing n
lavaggio del cervello
form of indoctrination

braincase n
cranio scatola cranica
the part of the skull containing the brain

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
frutto ingegno
creation

brainiac /ˈbɹeɪniæk/ n
cervellone
a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person

brainstorming n
brainstorming
method of problem solving

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ n
lavaggio del cervello
effect upon one's memory, belief or ideas

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
fare il lavaggio del cervello
to affect one's mind

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
brasare
To cook in a small amount of liquid

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
gramola
tool for crushing and beating flax or hemp
freno
device used to slow or stop a vehicle
something that slows or stops an action
manovella della tromba
nautical: handle of pump

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
frenare
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking

brake pad n
pastiglia pastiglia dei freni
friction element in a disc brake

brake shoe n
ganascia
element of a drum brake

bramble /ˈbɹæmbəl/ n
rovo
blackberry
any thorny shrub
plant in the genus Rubus

brambling n
peppola
bird

brambly adj
dumoso
covered in brambles

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
crusca semola
outside layer of a grain

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ n
filiale ramo
ramo settore branca
area in business or of knowledge, research
succursale filiale
location of an organization with several locations
ramo
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk

branched adj
ramificato
Having branches

branchial adj
branchiale
of, pertaining to or resembling gills

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ n
marca
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
name, symbol, logo
marchio a fuoco
mark made by burning

brand new adj
nuovo di zecca
utterly new

branding iron n
ferro per marchiare marchio
bent piece of metal

bras d'honneur /ˌbɹɑ dɑˈnɝ/ /ˌbɹɑː dɒˈnɜː/ n
gesto dell'ombrello
obscene gesture

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ adj
dalla faccia di bronzo
impertinent, bold, brazen
d'ottone
made of brass, of or pertaining to brass

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
ottone
alloy of copper and zinc
ottoni
class of wind instruments
bronzo
colour of brass
gallonato
high-ranking military officers
faccia di bronzo faccia tosta
informal: a brave or foolhardy attitude
bossolo
spent shell casings

brass band n
fanfara
group of musicians who play brass instruments

brass instrument n
strumento ad ancia
musical instrument

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ /bɹɑt/ n
moccioso monello
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

bravado n
bravata
a show of defiance or courage

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
coraggioso ardito valoroso audace baldo
strong in the face of fear

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
ben fatto bene bravo
interjection

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ n
Bari Bologna
the letter "B"

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
rissa baruffa battaglia combattimento lotta litigata
disorderly argument or fight

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
accapigliarsi baruffare brigare combattere litigare lottare
to engage in a brawl

brawny adj
muscoloso
characterized by brawn

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
raglio
cry of an ass or donkey

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
ragliare
to make the cry of a donkey

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
sfacciato faccia di bronzo sfrontato
impudent, immodest, or shameless
ottonato ottone
pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass
squillante
sounding harsh and loud

brazen bull n
toro di Falaride
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death

brazen-faced /ˈbɹeɪ.zənˌfeɪst/ adj
sfacciato
Impudent

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
calderaio ottonario
A worker in brass
braciere
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal

brazil nut n
noce del Brasile
nut

brazilwood n
pernambuco
timber tree

breach [bɹiːtʃ] n
infrazione violazione
break of a law or obligation
breccia
gap
figuratively: the act of breaking

breach of contract n
inadempienza contrattuale violazione di contratto
failure to perform

bread /bɹɛd/ n
pane
baked dough made from cereals
countable: any variety of bread
food, sustenance, support of life, in general

bread /bɹɛd/ v
impanare panare
to bread

bread knife n
coltello per pane
knife designed to cut bread

bread roll n
panino
miniature round loaf of bread

breadboard n
tagliere
cutting board

breadcrumb n
briciola mollica
tiny piece of bread

breadstick n
grissino
slender loaf of crisp bread

breadth-first search n
visita in ampiezza
a search algorithm

break /bɹeɪk/ n
pausa sosta
rest or pause, usually from work

break /bɹeɪk/ v
mutare
contrattaccare
gaming: to design or make a powerful, unbalancing but legal move
rompere fratturare
intransitive, of a bone: to crack
rompersi scassarsi
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
dissiparsi esaurire esaurirsi
of a spell of weather: to end
fracassarsi frantumarsi infrangersi
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
apparire fare capolino nascere spuntare
of morning: to arrive
invadere irrompere prorompere rompere
to become audible suddenly
porre fine terminare
to cause a habit no longer exist
annientare annullare distruggere frantumare
to cause a person lose spirit or will
rompere scassinare spaccare
to cause to no longer bar
bloccare interrompere rompere
to change a steady state abruptly
contrattaccare replicare rispondere
to counter-attack
diffondere filtrare trapelare
to disclose or make known an item of news
cambiare scambiare suddividere
to divide (money) into smaller units
frantumare
to do better than a record
interrompere sconnettere staccare terminare
to end a connection
fermare interrompere
to interrupt a fall
fare una pausa fare una sosta interrompere sospendere
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily
degradare retrocedere
to reduce the military rank of
chiudere eliminare fare fallire
to ruin financially
irrompere prorompere volgersi
to suddenly become
addomesticare sottomettere
to turn an animal into a beast of burden
fratturare rompere
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
fermare interrompere stoppare
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
oltrepassare sfondare superare
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
rompere
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces

break a law v
infrangere la legge
violate a law

break a leg interjection
in bocca al lupo! in culo alla balena!
expression of best wishes to a performer

break down v
guastarsi rompersi
to cease to function
decomporsi
to decay
decomporre digerire elaborare
to digest
partizionare suddividere
to divide into parts for analysis

break in v
rodare
to make something new function well through use
domare
to tame (a horse)

break ranks v
uscire dai ranghi
idiomatic
rompere le fila
military

break someone's heart v
accorare
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness

break the bank v
far saltare il banco
win all the money that is available to be paid

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
rompere il ghiaccio
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness

break up v
disintegrare fare a pezzi ridurre in mille pezzi rompere
intransitive: to disintegrate
completarsi concludersi
of a school, to close for the holidays at the end of term
concludere finire interrompere terminare
of a telephone conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection
concludersi finere terminare
to dissolve; to part
lasciarsi rompere separarsi terminare
to end a relationship
dividere separare
to stop a fight
dissodare frantumare spezzettare tagliuzzare
transitive: to break or separate into pieces

break wind v
mollarne una
to fart

breakaway n
fuga
in cycling

breakdown n
avaria
failure, particularly mechanical

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ n
cavallone
wave

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
colazione prima colazione
first meal of the day

breakfast cereal n
cereale cereale da colazione cereale da prima colazione
food made from processed grains

breaking news n
ultim'ora ultime notizie
news that just happened or is happening

breakneck adj
a rompicollo a rotta di collo all'impazzata
dangerously fast; hell-for-leather

breakout n
liberazione
An escape from any restrictive or confining situation
evasione fuga
An escape from prison
esplosione scoppio
An outbreak

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ n
salto di qualità svolta
major progress
breccia
military advance

breakup /ˈbɹeɪkʌp/ n
rottura
termination of a friendship or a romantic relationship
spezzettamento
the act of breaking up, disintegration, or division

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
frangiflutti
frangiflutti frangimare frangionde
construction in or around a harbour
bulbo bulbo di prua
low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship
diga foranea
the beach barrier

bream /bɹiːm/ /bɹɪm/ n
abramide abramide comune breme
Abramis brama
abramide comune breme
fish of the genus Abramis

breast /bɹɛst/ n
petto seno
chest
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals
seno mammella
milk-producing organ

breast ironing n
stiramento del seno
pounding and massaging of a pubescent girl's breasts to make them stop developing

breast milk n
latte materno
milk produced by humans

breast pump n
tiralatte
device used to extract breast milk

breastaurant n
ristorante a luci rosse
restaurant featuring scantily clad waitresses

breastbone n
sterno
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest

breastfeed v
allattare allattare al seno
feed a baby milk via the breasts

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
allattamento
activity

breastplate n
corazza
armor
pettorale
horse tack

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
respiro lena
act or process of breathing
fiato alito
air expelled from the lungs
respiro
single act of breathing in and out

breathalyzer n
etilometro
a device that measures alcohol in expired air

breathe /bɹiːð/ v
respirare
to draw air in and out
to exchange gases in similar way

breathing /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
respirazione
act of respiration

breathlessness n
affanno
state of being breathless or out of breath

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
mozzafiato
stunningly beautiful

breccia /ˈbɹɛtʃ(ɪ)ə/ n
breccia
rock

breech /bɹiːtʃ/ n
culatta
part of a cannon or other firearm

breeches /ˈbɹiːtʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪtʃɪz/ n
brache
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breed /bɹiːd/ n
razza
race or lineage

breed /bɹiːd/ v
allevare
to keep animals and have them reproduce
allevare riprodursi
to sexually produce offspring

breeder /ˈbɹiːdə(ɹ)/ n
autofertilizzante
type of nuclear reactor

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
brezza ora
a light, gentle wind

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
confratelli
the body of members

breve /bɹiːv/ n
breve
double whole note

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
breviario
a book containing prayers and hymns

brevier n
testino

brew /bɹuː/ v
bollire
make a hot soup

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
birrificio
building where beer is produced

briar /bɹʌɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪə(ɹ)/ n
spino
any thorny plant

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
tangente bustarella
inducement to dishonesty

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
corrompere offrire una tangente
to give a bribe

briber n
corruttore corruttrice
a person who bribes

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
corruzione
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

bric-a-brac /ˈbɹɪkəˌbɹæk/ n
cianfrusaglie ciarpame paccottaglia
small ornaments and other miscellaneous items of little value

brick /bɹɪk/ n
mattone laterizio tegola
hardened block used for building

bricklayer n
muratore
craftsman

brickyard n
mattonaia mattonificio
factory where bricks are produced or distributed

bridal shower n
addio al nubilato
celebration

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
sposa fidanzata
woman in the context of her own wedding

bride price n
prezzo della sposa
sum paid to the family of the bride

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
sposo
bridegroom, groom

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ n
damigella d'onore
woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
setto ponte
bony ridge of the nose
ponte
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
replacement for teeth
graph theory
nautical
communications
ponticello ponte
piece on string instruments
bridge
card game

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪdʒhɛd/ n
testa di ponte
area of ground on the enemy's side of an obstacle

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
briglia
headgear for horse

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
imbrigliare
to put a bridle on.

bridled tern n
sterna dalle redini
Onychoprion anaethetus

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
breve
of short duration
concise

brief /bɹiːf/ n
breve
a short news story or report

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
valigetta
case used for carrying documents

briefly /ˈbɹiːfli/ adv
brevemente concisamente
in a brief manner

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
slip
male underwear

brig n
brigantino
two-masted vessel

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ n
brigata
military unit

brigadier n
brigadiere brigadiere generale
an army rank

brigadier general n
brigadiere generale comandante di brigata
an officer commanding a brigade

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
brigante bandito malandrino masnadiere
bandit

brigantine n
brigantino
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
felice allegro
happy
brillante intelligente
intelligent
luminoso brillante lucente
visually dazzling, luminous, radiant
brillante allegro
vivid

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
brillante geniale di successo talentuoso
highly intelligent
brillante eccezionale meraviglioso
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
brillante
of a colour: both light and saturated
squillante
of a voice or sound: having a sharp, clear tone
brillante fantastico superlativo
of surpassing excellence
brillante luccicante lucente sgargiante splendente
shining brightly

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
perla
4-point type
brillante gemma pietra preziosa
cut gemstone

brim /bɹɪm/ n
falda tesa
a projecting rim, especially of a hat
bordo
an edge or border (originally specifically of the sea or a body of water)
bordo orlo
the topmost rim or lip of a container

brim /bɹɪm/ v
essere colmo essere pieno zeppo traboccare
to be full to overflowing

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmˌstəʊn/ n
cedronella
butterfly species
cedronella zolfo
the sulfur of Hell

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
salamoia
salt water

brine /bɹaɪn/ v
mettere in salamoia
to preserve food in a salt solution

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
portare
to transport toward somebody/somewhere

bring forward v
anticipare
make happen earlier

bring home the bacon v
mettere la pagnotta sul tavolo portare a casa il pane
to make a living

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
bordo ciglio orlo
edge

briny /ˈbɹaɪni/ adj
salmastro
salty

brioche /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
brioche brioscia
type of bun

bris /bɹɪs/ n
brit milà
ritual male circumcision

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
vivace
full of liveliness and activity
full of spirit of life

bristle /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ /ˈbɹʌs.l̩/ n
setola setole
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.
barba corta ispida pelo ispido
stiff or coarse hair

bristletail n
acciughina
insect of the order Zygentoma

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
fragile
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure

broad bean n
fava baccello
edible bean that has broad seeds

broad-leaved adj
latifoglio
having broad leaves

broad-winged hawk n
poiana alilarghe
Buteo platypterus

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
trasmissione
programma
programme transmitted
trasmissione diffusione emissione
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
trasmettere
presentare
to appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme
spargere
to sow seeds over a wide area
trasmettere diffondere radiodiffondere andare in onda mandare in onda radiotrasmettere
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means
diffondere
to transmit a message over a wide area

broadside n
bordata
the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship
one side of a warship

broadsword /ˈbɹɔːd.sɔːd/ n
spadone
longsword with a broad cutting blade

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
broccato
fabric

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ v
broccare
decorate fabric with patterns

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
broccolo
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
opuscolo
booklet of printed informational matter

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ n
broiler
chicken suitable for broiling

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
al verde fallito in bancarotta
lacking money; bankrupt

broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/ adj
in avaria
rotto
fragmented

broken heart n
cuore diviso
feeling of grief or loss

broken plural n
plurale fratto
in Arabic and other languages, irregular plural formed by changing the pattern of consonants and vowels

broken record n
disco rotto
Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
intermediario
mediator between a buyer and seller

bromate n
bromato
salt of bromic acid

bromatology /bɹəʊməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
bromatologia
study of food

brome /bɹəʊm/ n
forasacco
grass of Bromus

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
bromuro
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmaɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊmɪn/ n
bromo
nonmetallic chemical element

bronchial /ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/ adj
bronchiale
Of or relating to the bronchi or to the bronchioles

bronchiectasis n
bronchiectasia
abnormal permanent dilatation of the bronchial tubes

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ n
bronchite
inflammation of the lungs

broncho- prefix
bronco-
relating to bronchi

bronchodilator n
broncodilatatore
drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages

bronchopathy n
broncopatia
disease of the bronchi

bronchoscopy n
broncoscopia
technique

bronchospasm n
broncospasmo
difficulty in breathing due to a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ n
bronco
Either or two branches of the trachea

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
bronzeo
having a bronze colour
made of bronze
abbronzato
tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
bronzo
alloy
colour

bronze medal n
medaglia di bronzo
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze

brooch /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
spilla
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ n
covata nidiata prole
schiusa
the young of any egg-laying creature
nidiata prole
the young of certain animals

brood /bɹuːd/ v
covare arrovellarsi rimuginare
to dwell upon moodily and at length
covare
to keep an egg warm
allevare tirare su
to protect

brood mare n
cavalla da riproduzione fattrice
mare used for breeding

brooding /ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/ adj
cupo malinconico meditabondo
deeply or seriously thoughtful

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ n
ruscello corso d'acqua rio rivo
a small stream

broom /bɹuːm/ n
ginestra
Fabaceae shrub
scopa granata ramazza
domestic utensil
ramazza
sweeper in curling

broom /bɹuːm/ v
ramazzare scopare spazzare
to sweep

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ n
manico di scopa
the handle of a broom

bros. n
F.lli
abbreviation of brothers

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
brodo minestra zuppa
soup made from broth
brodo bollito
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled

brothel /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
casa chiusa lupanare bordello casa di tolleranza casino postribolo
house of prostitution

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
fratello confratello
male fellow member of a religious community
fratello
male having parents in common
male sibling
fratello pari
peer

brother-in-arms n
commilitone
fellow combatant or soldier

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
cognato
one's husband's brother
one's wife's brother
one's sister's husband
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
fratellanza
state of being brothers or a brother

brow /bɹaʊ/ n
passerella da sbarco
the gangway from ship to shore when a ship is lying alongside a quay
the hinged part of a landing craft or ferry which is lowered to form a landing platform; a ramp
ciglio cima orlo
the projecting upper edge of a steep place such as a hill

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
intimidire
to bully in an intimidating way

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
marrone bruno
having a brown colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
marrone castano
colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
dorare rosolare
to cook until brown

brown bear n
orso bruno orso
Ursus arctos

brown dwarf n
nana bruna
starlike object

brown falcon n
falco bruno

brown noser n
leccaculo
one who brownnoses

brown rat n
surmolotto
Rattus norvegicus

brown sugar n
zucchero grezzo
partially refined sugar

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
brunastro brunastra
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown

brownnose v
fare il ruffiano leccare i piedi leccare il culo
to flatter in obsequious manner

brownout n
calo di tensione
a period of low alternating current line voltage

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
navigare
navigate through hyperlinked documents
osservare
scan, casually look through

brr /ʙ̩ː/ interjection
brr
expression to show shivering

brucellosis n
brucellosi
infection by the bacterium, Brucella

brucine n
brucina
alkaloid related to strychnine, found in nux vomica

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
ammaccatura
mark on fruit or vegetable
livido
medical: mark on the skin

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
livido
strike (a person), giving them a bruise

brumal adj
boreale brumale invernale
winter-like

brunch /bɹʌntʃ/ n
brunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
bruna castana castana scura
Having brown or black hair

bruschetta /bɹuˈʃɛtə/ /bɹʊˈskɛtə/ n
bruschetta fettunta
Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes

brush /bɹʌʃ/ n
spazzola pennello
implement
incontro scontro
short experience

brush /bɹʌʃ/ v
spennellare
to apply
spazzolare
to clean (with a brush)
toccare
to touch
spazzolare spazzolarsi
to untangle/arrange

brush up v
rispolverare
to improve a rusty or underdeveloped skill

brushstroke n
pennellata
stroke of a brush

brushwood n
ramaglia
fallen branches and twigs

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brusco
rudely abrupt, unfriendly

brutal /ˈbɹuːtəl/ adj
brutale
savagely violent

brutalise v
abbrutire
to make brutal

brutality n
brutalità
a state of being brutal

brute /bɹuːt/ adj
bruta bruto

brute /bɹuːt/ n
bruto
brutal person
animal destitute of human reason

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ adj
bestiale

brutishness n
bestialità

bruxism /ˈbrʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ n
bruxismo
habit or practice of grinding the teeth

bryony /ˈbɹaɪəni/ n
brionia
herb of Bryonia

bryozoan /ˌbɹɑɪəˈzəʊən/ n
briozoo
invertebrate in the phylum Bryozoa

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
bolla
spherically contained volume of air or other gas
period of intense speculation in a market

bubble bath n
bagnoschiuma
bath in which an additive is poured into the water to create bubbles

buccaneer /ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
bucaniere
a group of seamen
bucaniere corsaro pirata
pirate

buck /bʌk/ n
damerino moscardino
fop or dandy
dollaro
informal: dollar
antilope camoscio daino lepre
male deer, goat, etc.
responsabilità
metaphorically: blame, responsibility, scapegoating, finger-pointing
centinaio
slang: one hundred of anything

buck /bʌk/ v
sgroppare
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n
secchio
container
amount held in this container

bucket of bolts n
scarcassone
machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value

buckeye /ˈbʌkaɪ/ n
ippocastano
tree of the genus Aesculus

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ n
fibbia
belt clasp

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ v
sottomettersi
to yield; to cease opposing
allacciare
to fasten

buckle down v
mettersi sotto a
(idiom) to become serious

buckle up v
allacciarsi impegnarsi
to fasten one's seat belt or safety belt

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ n
brocchiero
small shield

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ n
grano saraceno
fruit of this plant as cereal
Fagopyrum esculentum plant

bud /bʌd/ n
boccio bocciolo germoglio getto pollone virgulto
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded
gemma
small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism
amico
slang: buddy

bud /bʌd/ v
germogliare
to form buds

buddy /bʌd.i/ n
amico
friend or casual acquaintance
capo
informal address to a stranger
amico compagno
partner for a particular activity

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ n
budget
amount of money or resources
budget bilancio
itemized summary of intended expenditure

buff-breasted sandpiper n
piro piro fulvo
Calidris subruficollis

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
bison
North American bison
bufalo
Old World mammals

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ n
soluzione tampone
solution to stabilize pH

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ v
tamponare
maintain a given acidity

buffer solution n
soluzione tampone
buffer solution

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
quattrocchi minore
a duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
pagliaccio
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

bug /bʌɡ/ n
bacarozzo
a colloquial name for insect
logo della rete
a small image placed in a corner of a television program
microspia cimice
an electronic listening device
mania morbo passione
an enthusiasm for something
cimice insetto
an insect of the order Hemiptera
batterio virus
contagious illness, bacteria, virus
errore malfunzionamento
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)

bug /bʌɡ/ v
infastidire scocciare
to annoy
intercettare spiare
to install an electronic listening device in

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
inculare buggerare
to have anal intercourse with

bugle n
bugola
plant of the genus Ajuga

build /bɪld/ v
costruire edificare
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts

build castles in the air v
fare castelli in aria
to have any desire, idea, or plan unlikely to be realized

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ n
costruttore costruttrice
a person who builds or constructs things

building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ n
costruzione edificazione
act or process of building
edificio palazzo
closed structure with walls and a roof

building material n
materiale da costruzione
any material which is used for construction purposes

building site n
cantiere
place where a building is located, under construction, or will be erected

built-in adj
incassato incorporato integrato
constructed as a non-detachable part

bulb /bʌlb/ n
bulbo
bulb-shaped root

bulbar adj
bulbare

bulbil n
bulbillo
bulb-shaped bud

bulbous /ˈbʌlbəs/ adj
bulboso
growing from a bulb or producing bulbs

bulbul /ˈbʊlbʊl/ n
bulbul
bird of the family Pycnonotidae

bulge /bʌldʒ/ n
sporgenza protuberanza rigonfiamento
Something sticking out

bulge /bʌldʒ/ v
sporgere
to stick out from

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ n
bulimia
eating disorder

bulk /bʌlk/ n
grosso
major part of something
massa mole volume
volume

bulkhead n
paratia
partition on ship

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
voluminoso massiccio ingombrante
large in size, mass, or volume
scomodo
unwieldy

bulky waste n
rifiuti ingombranti
a waste type that is too large to be accepted by the regular waste collection

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
maschio
male

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
maschio toro
adult male animal
rialzista toro
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices
toro
uncastrated adult male bovine
bolla
document
sigillo
seal

bull ant n
formica bulldog formica sergente
Myrmecia brevinoda

bull run n
corsa dei tori encierro
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bulldog /ˈbʊldɑɡ/ /ˈbʊldɒɡ/ /ˈbʊldɔɡ/ n
bulldog
breed of dog

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
bulldozer apripista escavatore escavatrice ruspa
tractor

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
proiettile pallottola
projectile

bullet point n
punto elenco
item of a bullet list

bulleted adj
puntato

bulleted list n
lista puntata
list

bulletin board n
bacheca
a board

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
antiproiettile
capable of withstanding a bullet

bulletproof vest n
giubbotto antiproiettile
bulletproof vest

bullfight n
corrida
public spectacle

bullfighting n
corrida toromachia
spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull

bullfinch n
ciuffolotto
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ n
rana toro rana bue
bullfrog

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
lingotto
bulk quantity of precious metal

bullionism n
bullionismo
an economic theory that defines wealth by the amount of precious metals owned

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
giovenco
(archaic) a young bull

bullroarer n
rombo
musical instrument

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
centro del bersaglio
centre of a target

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
cazzata coglionata minchiata stronzata
deceitful statements, etc

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
dire coglionate
cazzeggiare
to have casual conversation with no real point
dire cazzate
to tell lies, exaggerate

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
arrogante bullo prepotente smargiasso spaccone
person who is cruel to others

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ n
bullismo
act of intimidating a person

bulrush n
giunco di palude
Any of several wetland plants

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɝk/ n
impavesata
(nautical) the planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale
baluardo
a defensive wall or rampart

bum /bʌm/ adj
scadente
of poor quality or highly undesirable

bum /bʌm/ n
ano
anus specifically
chiappe glutei
informal: butt(ocks) specifically
culo deretano sedere didietro
informal: buttocks or anus
vagabondo barbone fannullone
hobo

bum /bʌm/ v
oziare
to beg for something

bum around v
bighellare ciondolare gironzolare girovagare indugiare vagabondare
loiter

bum bag n
marsupio
pouch attached to a belt

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
bombo
genus of bee

bummer /ˈbʌ.mə(ɹ)/ interjection
peccato
a disappointment, a pity, a shame

bump /bʌmp/ n
botta colpetto
a light blow or jolting collision
bozzo gnocco gonfiore protuberanza
a protuberance on a level surface
bozzo gnocco
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury
pancione
the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
paraurti
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
buzzurro cafone villico zappaterra
yokel

bun /bʌn/ n
michetta pagnotta panino rosetta sfilatino
A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced
crocchia
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ n
grappolo
a cluster of grapes
mucchio
a considerable amount
ciuffo graspo mucchio
a group of similar things
comitiva
an informal body of friends

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ v
ammucchiare
to gather into a bunch

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
patrimonio
colloquial: large amount, especially of money
fascio fascina insieme
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying
fagotto pacchetto rotolo
package wrapped or tied up for carrying

bundt cake n
ciambella
ring-shaped cake

bungle /ˈbʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ v
abborracciare pasticciare
to botch up, bumble or incompetently perform a task

bunk /bʌŋk/ n
giaciglio
cuccetta
built-in bed on board a ship
cuccetta letto a castello
one of a series of berth in tiers

bunk bed n
letto a castello
two or more beds fixed on top of one another

bunker /ˈbʌŋkɚ/ n
bunker
hardened shelter
sand-filled hollow
large container for storing coal

bunny /ˈbʌni/ n
coniglietta
women in a costume of rabbit ears and tail
coniglietto
young rabbit

bunny girl n
coniglietta
club hostess in provocative costume suggestive of a rabbit

bunt n
palla smorzata
baseball: ball intentionally hit softly

bunt v
smorzare
baseball

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
bandierine
flags as a group
festone
strips of material hung as decoration
zigolo
bird

buoy /ˈbuːiː/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ n
boa
moored float

buoy rope n
grippia
rope that secures a buoy to an anchor on the seabed

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
galleggiabilità
ability to stay afloat
forza ascensionale spinta spinta idrostatica spinta statica
physics: upward force on an immersed body
ottimismo vivacità
resilience or cheerfulness

bupleurum n
bupleuro
plant of the genus Bupleurum

buprenorphine n
buprenorfina
semisynthetic opioid

buprestid n
buprestide
any species of Buprestidae

bur-reed n
coltellaccio
a marsh plant

burble /ˈbɜɹ.bəl/ v
borbugliare
to bubble, to gurgle

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
bottatrice
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ n
fardello preoccupazione
cause of worry
fardello carico
heavy load
onere responsabilità
responsibility, onus

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ v
appioppare gravare oberare rifilare
encumber

burden of proof n
onere della prova
duty of a party in a legal proceeding

burdensome /ˈbəː.dən.səm/ /ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ adj
gravoso oneroso ostico
of or like a burden; arduous or demanding

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
bardana lappa
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
comò cassettone
chest of drawers for clothes
scrivania scrittoio
desk
ufficio
office (room)

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
cambiavalute ufficio del cambio
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
burocrazia
system of administration

bureaucratese n
burocratese
pejorative term for language typically used by bureaucrats

bureaucratically adv
burocraticamente
in a bureaucratic manner

burette n
buretta
glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock used for titration, etc.

burg n
borgo
fortified town in medieval Europe

burgeoning n
in crescita in espansione
growth or expansion

burgess /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/ n
cittadino
inhabitant of a borough with full rights

burgher /ˈbɝɡɚ/ n
cittadino
citizen of a borough or town
borghese
prosperous member of the community

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
scassinatore scassinatrice

burglar alarm n
allarme allarme antifurto antifurto
warning device

burgundy /ˈbəː.ɡən.dɪ/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ n
borgogna
color

buriable adj
sotterrabile
able to be buried

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ n
sepoltura inumazione
interment

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
sepolto
Placed in a grave at a burial

burin n
bulino
chisel

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ adj
burlesco
burlesque

burlesque /bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/ n
caricatura
parody

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
robusto massiccio
well-built

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
bruciatura fuoco
act of burning something
ustione bruciatura
physical injury

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
bruciare ardere
to be consumed by fire
bruciare incendiare ustionare
to cause to be consumed by fire
bruciare ustionare
to injure with heat or chemicals

burn one's bridges v
bruciarsi i ponti alle spalle il dado è tratto passare il Rubicone
burn one's bridges

burn the candle at both ends v
bruciare la candela ad entrambe le estremità
work hard night and day

burn the midnight oil v
fare le ore piccole passare la notte in bianco
work through the night

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
masterizzatore
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD
becco di Bunsen bruciatore
device that generates localized heat for experiments
fornello
element on a kitchen stove

burnet n
meloncello pimpinella salvastrella
herb

burning bush n
roveto ardente
biblical object

burnout n
burnout
using the throttle to spin the wheels of a vehicle being held stationary

burnt /ˈbɜɹnt/ /ˈbɜːnt/ adj
arso

buro n
cassettone comò
chest of drawers for clothes
scrittoio scrivania
desk
ufficio
office

burp /bɝp/ n
rutto flato
a softer belch

burp /bɝp/ v
ruttare
to emit a burp

burr /bɝ/ n
bava sbavatura
material left on an edge after cutting
riccio
seed pod with sharp features
scheggia
sliver or splinter
erre moscia
mispronouncion of "r"

burr /bɝ/ v
parlare con la erre moscia
to pronounce "r"

burrata /bəˈɹɑtə/ /bʊˈɹɑːtə/ n
burrata
cheese similar to creamy mozzarella

burrito /bəˈɹi.toʊ/ /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/ n
burrito
Mexican dish

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ n
tana buca covo cunicolo
a tunnel or hole

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ v
scavare una tana
to dig a hole

bursary n
borsa di studio
award to university students
accantonamento riserva
treasury of an order or institution

bursitis n
borsite
inflammation of a bursa

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ n
esplosione scoppio
instance or act of bursting

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
scoppiare esplodere
to break from internal pressure
separare strappare
to cause to burst

bursting /ˈbɜːstɪŋ/ /ˈbɝstɪŋ/ adj
bisogno impellente impellenza urgenza
urgently needing to urinate

bury /ˈbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
sotterrare nascondere sprofondare
hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
seppellire sotterrare inumare
inter a corpse in a grave or tomb
sotterrare
place in the ground
seppellire dimenticare mettere una pietra sopra
to put an end to; to abandon

bury one's head in the sand v
fare come lo struzzo fare finta di niente nascondere la testa sotto la sabbia
to deliberately ignore the reality of a situation

bury the hatchet v
seppellire l'ascia di guerra sotterrare l'ascia di guerra
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
bus
electrical conductor
autobus pullman corriera
vehicle

bus station n
stazione degli autobus
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes

bus stop n
fermata d'autobus fermata
a stop for public transport buses

bush /bʊʃ/ n
arbusto cespuglio
category of woody plant
cespuglio pelo pubico
pubic hair

bush hammer n
bocciarda
a square-headed hammer with spikes

bushbuck n
imbabala tragelafo del Capo tragelafo striato
Tragelaphus scriptus or sylvaticus

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
moggio staio
dry measure
staio
vessel of capacity of a bushel

bushing /ˈbʊʃɪŋ/ n
bronzina
mechanical engineering: type of bearing to reduce friction

busily adv
intentamente
in a busy manner

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ n
azienda
commercial enterprise or establishment
affari
commercial, industrial or professional activity

business card n
biglietto da visita
small card

business plan n
business plan
summary

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ n
uomo d'affari
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution

businesswoman n
donna d'affari
woman of business

busk /bʌsk/ v
suonare per strada
to solicit money by entertaining the public

busker n
artista di strada
street performer

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
busto
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders
breasts and upper thorax of a woman
arresto fare irruzione irruzione
act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation
fiasco
failed enterprise

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
acciuffare attaccare
(slang) to arrest for a crime
sgamare
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal
far scoppiare scoppiare
alteration of burst
rompere sfasciare
to break something

bust one's ass v
farsi il culo
to work very hard

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
otarda
any of several birds of the family Otididae

busted /ˈbʌstəd/ adj
fregato
caught in the act

bustle n
andirivieni viavai
excited activity

bustle v
affaccendarsi
to move busily and energetically

bustling adj
vivace
full of noisy activity

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
indaffarato
crowded with business or activities
occupato
doing a great deal
engaged

busybody n
ficcanaso intrigante armeggione faccendiere factotum intrallazzone
someone who interferes with others

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ conjunction
ma però tuttavia
although
rather
tranne a parte eccetto salvo
except

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ n
butano
the organic compound

butanol n
butanolo
alcohol of butane

butch /bʊtʃ/ n
maschiaccio
masculine lesbian

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
macellaio carnefice
a brutal or indiscriminate killer
macellaio
a person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
danneggiare rovinare
To ruin something
macellare
To slaughter animals and prepare meat for market
massacrare
to kill brutally

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
macelleria beccheria carnezzeria
butcher’s shop

butchershop n
macelleria beccheria carnezzeria
a butcher's shop

butchery n
carneficina massacro
cruel, ruthless killing of humans

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ n
maggiordomo
chief male servant
costituente
manservant having charge of wines and liquors

butt /bʌt/ n
culo sedere
buttocks
mozzicone
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar
cornata
sudden blow from the head of an animal; headbutt

butt /bʌt/ v
cozzare
to strike bluntly

butt in v
intromettersi
join conversation when not welcome

butte /ˈbjuːt/ n
butte tacco
hill

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ n
burro
soft foodstuff made from milk
other foodstuffs like butter

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ v
imburrare
to spread butter on

butter curler n
arricciaburro
kitchen tool

butter dish n
burriera portaburro
specialised dish in which butter is served

butter knife n
coltello da burro
dull-edged knife for spreading butter

butter up v
lusingare
to flatter

butterbur n
farfaraccio petasite
herb

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
ranuncolo
herb of the genus Ranunculus

butterfingers n
mano di pastafrolla
clumsy person who drops things

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
farfalla
insect

butterfly door n
portiera ad ala di gabbiano
type of car door

butterfly effect n
effetto farfalla
technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory

butterfly net n
acchiappafarfalle
net used to collect butterflies

butterfly stroke n
farfalla
swimming stroke

butterfly valve n
valvola a farfalla
valve which can be used for isolation or regulating flow

butterflyfish n
pesce farfalla
tropical marine fish

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ n
latticello
traditional buttermilk

butternut squash n
zucca pepona zucca torta
Cucurbita moschata cultivar

buttery /ˈbʌtəɹi/ adj
burroso
made with or tasting of butter

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ n
natica chiappa culo gluteo chiappe deretano
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ n
bottone tasto
pulsante bottone
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger
bottone
knob or small disc serving as a fastener
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected
botany: a bud

button mushroom n
champignon
Agaricus bisporus

buttonhole n
occhiello asola
hole for a button

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
corroborazione sperone supporto
anything that serves to support something
contrafforte contrafforti sperone
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it
sperone
feature jutting out from mountain; crag, bluff

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
appoggiare corroborare rafforzare sostenere
support something or someone by supplying evidence

butyl n
butile
Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉

butyric adj
butirrico
of or derived from butyric acid
of or pertaining to butter

butyric acid n
acido butirrico
normal butyric acid

buxine n
bussina

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
formosa prosperosa tettona
having a full, voluptuous figure

buy /baɪ/ v
comprare acquistare
to obtain something with money

buy into v
bersela
believe

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
compratore acquirente cliente compratrice
person who makes purchases

buzz /bʌz/ n
ebbrezza euforia
feeling of energy or excitement
brusio bisbiglio mormorio ronzio sibilo
humming noise
pettegolezzo
information spread behind the scenes
squillo
telephone call

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
poiana
bird of the genus Buteo

buzzcut n
taglio a spazzola
military style haircut

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzəɹ/ n
cicalino segnalatore acustico
device

buzzing /ˈbʌzɪŋ/ n
ronzio
The sound produced by something that buzzes

by /baɪ/ preposition
con
indicates a means
dal per
indicates a rule followed
da di
indicates creator of a work
di del
indicating amount of progression
da
indication of passive voice
accanto ravvicinato vicino
near, or next to
entro
not later than
di per
steady progression
per
with the authority of

by Jove interjection
per Giove
exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis

by and large adv
in generale in linea di massima
mostly, generally; with few exceptions

by chance
per caso casualmente
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly)

by degrees
a poco a poco
in gradual steps

by far
di gran lunga
to a large extent

by hand
manualmente a mano
manually

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
a memoria
knowing completely

by no means
a nessun patto
certainly not

by now
ormai
now

by oneself
da solo da soli
without help

by the Grace of God
per la Grazia di Dio
By divine right

by the skin of one's teeth
per un pelo
barely, closely

by the way
a proposito incidentalmente per caso
incidentally

by trade
di professione
as a profession

by virtue of /baɪ ˈvɜːtʃuː ɒv/ /baɪ ˈvɝtʃu ʌv/ preposition
in virtù di
because of

by way of phraseologicalUnit
mediante mercè per mezzo di per via di tramite
by the route of, through, via

by-election n
elezioni supplementari elezioni suppletive
special election

bygone /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
andato passato
in the far past

byplay n
controscena
any action carried out onstage during a performance, apart from the main action

byre n
stalla
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle

bystander n
astante convenuto
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

byte /baɪt/ n
byte
unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
proverbio
a proverb

béchamel sauce n
besciamella
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk

bʼakʼtun /ˈbɑkˌtun/ /ˈɓakʼtun/ n
baktun
Maya calendar period of 144000 days

cDNA n
DNAc
complementary DNA

ca. adv
ca.
abbreviation of circa

cab /kæb/ n
cabina
compartment

cabal /kəˈbɑːl/ n
setta
secret organization

cabaletta /dkæbəˈlɛtə/ n
cabaletta
repetitive aria

cabalistic adj
cabbalistico
of or relating to a cabal

cabana n
cabina
a cabin or hut, shelter on a beach

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
cabaret varietà
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ n
cavolo
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable
plant

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
cabina
private room on a ship
interior of a boat
section of passenger plane having same class of service
capanna rustico
small dwelling, especially one made of logs

cabin boy n
mozzo
a boy serving on a ship

cabin hook n
monachetto
short metal rod

cabinet /ˈkæ.bə.nət/ /ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/ n
consiglio
group of advisors
gabinetto
group of ministers
armadio pensile contenitore guardaroba
storage closet

cabinetmaker n
ebanista
skilled woodworker

cable /keɪ.bl/ n
cavo
large wire, rope
assembly of wires for electricity
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic

cable /keɪ.bl/ v
cablare
provide with cable(s)

cable car n
funivia
hanging carriage

cable gland n
pressacavo

cable tie n
fascetta stringicavo
a type of fastener

cabotage /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/ n
cabotaggio
the legal right
transport of goods or passengers in the same country

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
decappottabile
an automobile with a retractable top

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ n
cacao
cacao tree
cocoa bean

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ n
memoria cache
computing: fast temporary storage for data
nascondiglio ripostiglio
store

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ n
cachessia
systemic wasting of muscle tissue that accompanies a chronic disease

caciocavallo n
caciocavallo
Italian cheese type

cackle /ˈkækəl/ n
chiocciare
cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg

cacography /kaˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
cacografia

cacophemism n
cacofemismo
dysphemism

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
cacofonia
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ n
cactus
member of the Cactaceae

cadastre n
catasto
register

cadaver /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ n
cadavere
a dead body

cadaverine n
cadaverina
foul-smelling diamine

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
andamento cadenza passo ritmo
balanced, rhythmic flow
cadenza intervallo
measure or beat of movement

cadenza n
cadenza
decorative solo piece of music

cadet /kəˈdɛt/ n
cadetto allievo ufficiale
a student at a military school who is training to be an officer
cadetto
younger son

cadicone n
cadicona

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
cadmio
chemical element

caecal adj
cecale ciecale
of or pertaining to caecum

caesaropapism n
cesaropapismo
the doctrine that the state has authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cesio
a metallic chemical element

cafeteria n
mensa
dining area
caffetteria mensa
restaurant

caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/ n
caffeina
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
caffè caffetteria bar
coffee shop

café au lait n
caffè e latte caffè latte
coffee with milk

cage /keɪdʒ/ n
gabbia
enclosure
cabina
lift compartment

cahoots /kəˈhuːts/ n
combutta
collusion or collaboration to nefarious ends

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
caimano
alligator relative

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
ometto
landmark

caisson /ˈkeɪs(ə)n/ [ˈkeɪsɑn] n
cassone tura
enclosure from which water can be expelled

cake /keɪk/ n
torta dolce pasticcino
a sweet dessert

cake tin n
tortiera
the tin in which a cake is baked

calabash /ˈkæləbæʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
calabassa
container made from the shell of the fruit of one of the above plants

caladrius n
caradrio
mythical bird

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ n
calamaro totano
as food

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
calamità
event resulting in great loss

calandra lark n
calandra
Melanocorypha calandra

calcareous adj
calcareo calcarea
resembling or containing limestone

calcic adj
calcico
of, pertaining to, or derived from calcium or lime

calcicolous adj
calcicolo

calcification /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
calcificazione
the process of change into a stony or calcareous substance

calcify /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ v
calcificarsi
intransitive
calcificare
transitive

calcination n
calcinazione
the process of calcining

calcine /ˈkælsɪn/ v
calcinare
transitive

calcined adj
calcinato
converted by calcination

calciosome n
calciosoma

calcite /ˈkæl.saɪt/ n
calcite
calcium carbonate mineral

calcitonin n
calcitonina
the hormone thyrocalcitonin

calcium /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
calcio
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium carbide n
carburo di calcio
CaC₂

calcium hydroxide n
calce spenta
chemical compound

calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
calcolare
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions

calculatedly adv
calcolatamente
in a calculated manner

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
conto
act or process of calculating
reckoning, estimate
result of calculating

calculator /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
calcolatore calcolatrice
dated: a person who performs mathematical calculations
calcolatrice
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
mechanical device that performs mathematical calculations
tabella
set of mathematical tables

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ n
tartaro tartaro dentario
deposits on teeth
calcolo
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject
formal mathematical system

calculus of variations n
calcolo delle variazioni
a form of calculus

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ n
caldera
geology: a large crater formed by a volcanic explosion

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ n
calendario
means to determine the date
system by which time is divided
list of planned events

calendarist /ˈkæl.ən.də.ɹɪst/ /ˈkæl.ən.dəɹ.ɪst/ n
calendarista
a person who uses a calendar

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calende
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calf /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ n
vitello
young cow or bull
young deer, elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals)
polpaccio
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee
muscle in the back of the leg below the knee

calf bone n
perone
smaller lower-leg bone

calibrate v
calibrare
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calibration /kælɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
calibrazione
act of calibrating

calico n
calicò
kind of cloth

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californio
chemical element

caliph /ˈkeɪ̪lɪf/ n
califfo
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
califfato
Islamic government

calisthenics /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/ n
callistenia

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ n
turno
(medicine) overnight duty in the hospital
chiamata convocazione richiamo
beckoning or summoning
canto richiamo
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
grido urlo
cry or shout
visita capatina saluto
social visit
chiamata telefonata
telephone conversation

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ v
gridare chiamare
to cry or shout
coprire
to match or equal the amount of poker chips in the pot as the player that bet
visitare
to pay a social visit
chiamare
to request, summon, or beckon
to contact by telephone
to name or refer to

call a spade a spade v
dire pane al pane e vino al vino
to speak the truth

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
chiamate un'ambulanza
request to call an ambulance

call it a day v
chiudere la giornata finire per oggi finirla qui per oggi basta
to cease activity for the day
ritirarsi tirare i remi in barca
to retire

call sign n
segnale di chiamata
broadcasting

call the police phraseologicalUnit
chiami la polizia
call the police

call up v
rievocare
to retrieve from memory

calla n
calla
Calla palustris

callee n
chiamato
the person who is called by the caller

calligram /ˈkælɪɡɹæm/ n
calligramma
text in which the layout has special significance

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
calligrafo
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphic /ˌkælɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
calligrafico
of calligraphy

calligraphically adv
calligraficamente
in a calligraphic manner

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
calligrafia
art of writing with decorative strokes

calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ n
chiamata vocazione
strong urge to become religious

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.dʒi.ən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ adj
callipige
having beautiful buttocks

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
cinico insensibile
emotionally hardened
calloso
having calluses

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
callo
hardened part of the skin

callus /ˈkæləs/ v
incallire
form hardened tissue

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ adj
calmo
free from anger and anxiety

calm before the storm n
quiete prima della tempesta
peace before a disturbance or crisis

calm down v
calmarsi tranquillarsi tranquillizzarsi
To become less excited
calmare tranquillizzare
To cause to become less excited

calomel n
calomelano
mercurous chloride

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
caloria
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calorigenesis n
calorigenesi
production of heat via the digestion of food

calorigenic adj
calorigeno
that produces heat

calorimeter n
calorimetro
apparatus for measuring amount of heat

calorimetric adj
calorimetrico
relating to calorimetry

calorimetry n
calorimetria
the scientific discipline

calque /kælk/ n
calco
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
tribulo comune
Tribulus terrestris
piede di corvo tribolo
weaponry

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
calunniare
to make hurtful untrue statements

calumniation n
calunnia
false accusation

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ n
calunnia
falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another

calutron n
calutrone
form of mass spectrometer used to separate the isotopes of uranium

calypso /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ n
calipso
type of music and dance

calyptra n
caliptra
thin, hood-like tissue

calyx /ˈkæ.lɪks/ n
calice
the sepals of a flower

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ n
calzone
baked Italian turnover

calèche /kəˈlɛʃ/ n
calesse
type of carriage

cam [kæm] n
camma
mechanical part

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ n
bolzone
nautical: small enclosed dock for mast timber

came /keɪm/ v
venuto
simple past of come

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
cammello
beast of burden

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ n
camelia
plant

cameo /ˈkæm.iː.əu/ n
cammeo
relief work
brief appearance

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ n
telecamera videocamera
movie camera
macchina fotografica fotocamera
still camera

camera obscura /ˈkam(ə)ɹə əbˌskjʊəɹə/ /ˈkæm(ə)ɹə əbˌskjʊɹə/ n
camera oscura
darkened chamber in which the image of an outside object is projected and focused onto a surface

cameralism n
cameralismo
the theories and practices of the cameralists

cameraman n
addetto operatore
somebody who operates a film or TV camera

camerlengo n
camerlengo
chamberlain

camlet n
cammellotto

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ n
camomilla

camomile tea n
camomilla
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
camuffamento
camuffaggio
act of disguising
mimetizzazione
military

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
camuffare
hide, disguise

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] n
associazione circolo congrega consorteria consorzio formazione
group
accampamento campo
outdoor place

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] v
campeggiare
to live in a tent

camp bed n
branda
a cot

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n
campagna
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campanology n
campanologia
study of bells

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
canfora
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camphorated adj
canforato
treated or impregnated with camphor

camping /ˈkæmpɪŋ/ n
campeggio
recreational activity

camshaft n
albero a camme
a shaft fitted with cams

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ n
cesso latrina
annaffiatoio
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants
lattina
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
scatoletta scatola
a tin-plate canister
chiappe
buttocks

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ v
scartare
to discard
licenziare
to fire or dismiss an employee
inscatolare
to preserve
chiudere tacere
to shut up

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
potere
may
potere essere capace sapere riuscire
to be able

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
posso usare il tuo telefono?
can I use your phone?

can opener n
apriscatole
device used to open tin cans

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
mi puoi aiutare? mi può aiutare?
can you help me?

can't help v
non poter fare a meno di non poterci fare niente non potere fare a meno di
not be able to avoid something

can't wait v
non vedere l'ora
to eagerly anticipate

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
canale
artificial waterway
a tubular channel within the body

canapé n
canapè crostino tartina
a bite size slice open-faced sandwich
canapè
elegant sofa

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ adj
canarino
of a light yellow colour

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
canarino canario
bird from the Canary Islands
giallo canarino
colour
canarino
small yellow bird in general
canarino delatore spia
squealer
vino delle canarie
wine

cancel /ˈkænsl/ n
annullamento cancellazione cassazione obliteratore timbro postale
cancellation

cancel /ˈkænsl/ v
cancellare depennare eliminare
cross out
annullare invalidare cassare recidere
invalidate, annul
annullare obliterare
mark to prevent reuse
neutralizzare compensare filtrare
offset, equalize

cancel out v
escludersi
to neutralize the effect of something

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ n
abrogazione annullamento annullo cancellazione disdetta revoca
act of cancelling

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
cancro
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation

cancerous /kænsəɹəs/ adj
canceroso
relating to or affected with cancer

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
candelabro
candle holder

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
candido

candidacy n
candidatura
state or act of being a candidate

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
candidato candidata
person running in an election
participant in an examination

candidature n
candidatura
the condition of becoming a candidate

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
candidosi
fungal infection

candied /ˈkæn.diːd/ adj
candito
coated or encrusted with sugar
preserved in sugar or syrup

candied fruit n
canditi candito canditura frutta candita
candied fruit, fruits

candle /ˈkændəl/ n
candela cero
a light source

candle snuffer n
spegnitoio
device made to extinguish a candle

candleholder n
bugia
device for holding one or more lit candles

candlepower n
intensità in candele
former measurement of brightness of a light source

candlestick /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ n
candelabro
a holder with a socket or spike for a candle

candy /ˈkændi/ n
caramella confetto
piece of candy

candy /ˈkændi/ v
candire
to cook, or coat with sugar or syrup

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ n
bastoncino di zucchero
candy in the shape of a cane

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ n
zucchero filato
sweet

cane [kʰeɪn] n
bastone bacchetta verga
a short wooden or bamboo rod or stick used for corporal punishment
bastone per ciechi
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people
canna
plant itself
canna canna da zucchero canna di bambu giunco
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo
bastonata
the cane: corporal punishment consisting of a beating with a cane

cane [kʰeɪn] v
battere
to beat with a cane

cane rat n
ratto del bambù
rodent

cane sugar n
zucchero di canna
sugar from the sugar cane plant

canephora n
canefora
caryatid

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ n
canide
member of Canidae

canine /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ adj
cagnesco canino
dog-like
canino
pertaining to dogs

canine tooth n
canino
tooth

caninus muscle n
canino elevatore dell'angolo della bocca muscolo canino muscolo elevatore dell'angolo della bocca
muscle

cannabinoid /ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/ n
cannabinoide
any psychoactive compound found in cannabis

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
canapa
plant

cannabism n
cannabismo
cannabis poisoning

canned /kænd/ adj
in scatola
preserved in cans

cannellini bean n
cannellino
white kidney bean

cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ n
cannibale antropofago
an organism which eats others of its own species

cannibalism n
cannibalismo
act of eating another of one's own species

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
cannibalesco cannibalistico
tending toward cannibalism

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ n
cannolo
tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
cannone
artillery piece
carambola
billiard shot

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ v
cannonare cannoneggiare
to bombard with cannons

cannon fodder n
carne da cannone
military forces considered to be expendable

cannonade n
cannoneggiamento
firing artillery in a large amount for a length of time

cannonball n
palla di cannone
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon

cannot /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ v
non potere
cannot

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
canoa
small long and narrow boat

canoe /kəˈnuː/ v
andare in canoa
to ride or paddle a canoe

canoeist n
canoista
person who travels by canoe

canola oil n
olio di colza
vegetable oil

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
canonico
member of cathedral chapter
canone
piece of music
religious law
printing: 48-point type
eucharistic prayer
fandom: the works considered authoritative regarding a fictional universe

canonist n
canonista
expert in canon law

canonizable adj
canonizzabile
worthy of being canonized

canonization n
canonizzazione
the final process or decree
the state of being canonized or sainted

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ v
canonizzare santificare
to define someone as a saint

canoodle v
pomiciare sbaciucchiare sbaciucchiarsi scambiarsi effusioni
To caress, pet, touch up, or make love

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
baldacchino
high cover
calotta tettuccio
transparent cockpit cover

canopy bed n
letto a baldacchino
a bed equipped with a canopy

cant /kænt/ n
arma parlante
heraldry: blazon that makes a pun, canting arms
ipocrisia
hypocritical talk
gergo parlata
jargon of a particular class or subgroup
codice gergo linguaggio segreto
secret language
cantilena
whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
inclinazione
angle at which something is set

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
cantalupo zatta
melon

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
stizzoso
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

canteen /kænˈtiːn/ n
mensa
small cafeteria or snack bar
borraccia
water bottle

canticle n
cantico
a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text

cantilever /ˈkantɪliːvə/ n
mensola
beam anchored at one end and projecting into space

canting arms n
arma parlante

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
cantone
heraldry; one of the ordinaries
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina
subdivision of Luxembourg
subdivision of Serbia
subdivision of an arrondissement
cantone Canton
state of Switzerland

cantonal adj
cantonale
of, pertaining to, or divided into cantons

cantor n
cantore
singer

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ n
tela
a piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint
canovaccio tela
a type of coarse cloth

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ v
intelare
To cover an area or object with canvas

canvass n
richiesta sollecitazione
solicit opinions

canvass v
analizzare saggiare sondare
to conduct survey
rastrellare consensi rastrellare voti
to solicit voters

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
gola
a valley cut in rock by a river

caoutchouc /ˈkaʊtʃʊk/ n
caucciù
natural rubber

cap /kæp/ n
tocco
academic mortarboard
tetto
artificial upper limit
capsula corona
crown covering a tooth
capsula
gunpowder charge for a toy gun
berretto cappuccio cuffia berretta cofia
head covering
berretto bustina cappello
head-covering to indicate rank etc.
cappuccio tappo chiusura chiusura di sicurezza coppa
protective cover or seal
cima
summit of a mountain
cappella
top part of a mushroom

capability /keɪpəˈbɪləti/ n
capacità
the power or ability to generate an outcome

capable /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
capace
able and efficient

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
capace
having a lot of space inside

capacitance n
capacità
property of an element of an electrical circuit

capacitor n
condensatore
electronic component

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
capacità
capability; the ability to perform some task
the maximum that can be produced
resistenza
electrical capacitance
capacità capienza resistenza tenuta
the ability to hold, receive or absorb

cape /keɪp/ n
capo
headland
cappa mantellina
garment

cape gooseberry n
alkikinger uciuva
fruit
alkikinger
plant

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
saltellamento sobbalzo
playful leap
cappero
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa
plant

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ v
saltellare
to jump about playfully

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
gallo cedrone urogallo
Tetrao urogallus

capillarity n
capillarità
interaction between the surface of a solid and liquid

capillarization n
capillarizzazione
the formation of capillaries to a part of the body

capillary /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
capillare vaso capillare
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins

capillary action n
capillarità
drawing of a liquid up interstices

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
capisce? capisci? capite? capito? intesi?
“understood?”

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj
eccellente magnifico ottimo splendido
excellent
capitale
involving punishment by death
capitale principale
of prime importance
maiuscolo
uppercase

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
capitale
money and wealth
capitello
uppermost part of a column

capital city n
capitale capoluogo
city designated as seat of government

capital gain n
plusvalenza

capital letter n
maiuscola maiuscolo
letters A B C

capital loss n
minusvalenza
decrease in the value of a capital asset

capital punishment n
pena capitale
punishment by death

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
capitalismo
socio-economic system based on private property rights

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
cappone
cockerel grown for food

caponata n
caponata
Sicilian dish

caponier n
caponiera
fortification structure

caponize v
accapponare capponare
to castrate a cockerel

capotasto n
capotasto
device placed across the strings

cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpəˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
cappuccino
beverage
cup of this beverage

capric adj
caprico caprinico
related to capric acid

capric acid n
acido caprinico acido caprico
fatty acid

capriccio n
capriccio
piece of music
type of painting

caprid n
camoscio capra caprino rupicapra

caprolactam n
caprolattame
the organic compound

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
capsico

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
capovolgersi ribaltarsi rovesciarsi
(intransitive) to overturn
capovolgere ribaltare
(transitive) to cause to overturn

capstan /ˈkap.stən/ n
cabestano
cylindrical machine

capstone n
coronamento
a crowning achievement

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ n
capitano di vascello
a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral
capitano
the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel
an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major
one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions
the person lawfully in command of an airliner

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ n
intestazione
descriptive title or heading of (part of) a document
sottotitolo didascalia
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast
parte iniziale
section of an official paper
dicitura didascalia legenda
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ adj
capzioso cavilloso sofistico
having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections
ambiguo arzigogolato capzioso ingannevole insidioso tortuoso.
that captures misleadingly

captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ v
accattivare attirare l'attenzione attrarre catturare
to attract and hold interest and attention of

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ adj
catturato intrappolato
held prisoner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
prigioniero
a person held prisoner
a person who has been captured

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
cattività
state of being captive

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ v
catturare riprendere
store, record

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
capibara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ n
macchina auto automobile autovettura
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver
cabina
moving, load-carrying component of an elevator
passenger-carrying unit in a subway or elevated train, whether powered or not

car radio n
autoradio
radio specifically tuned for usage inside cars

car rental n
autonoleggio
hiring of cars for short periods

car wash n
autolavaggio
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically

carabineer n
carabiniere
cavalry soldier

caracal /ˈkaɹəkal/ /ˈkæɹəkæl/ n
caracal lince persiana
Caracal caracal

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
caraffa
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkæ.ɹə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ n
caramello
confection
color

caramelize v
caramellizzare caramellare
brown sugar

carapace /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
carapace esoscheletro
hard protective covering

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
carato
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravan /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
carovana
convoy or procession
roulotte caravan
vehicle

caravanserai /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/ /kɑɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ n
caravanserraglio
an inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ n
caravella
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ n
carvi
plant
carvi cumino dei prati
seed/fruit

carbide n
carburo
any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element
monatomic ion C4-, or any of its salts
polyatomic ion C₂2-, or any of its salts
carburo di calcio
calcium carbide
carburo di tungsteno
tungsten carbide

carbine /ˈkɑɹbiːn/ n
carabina
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length

carbinol n
carbinolo
Methanol
Substituted methanol

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
carboidrato
organic compounds such as sugar, starch or cellulose

carbon /ˈkɑɹbən/ n
carbonio
chemical element
impure carbon (e.g., coal, charcoal)

carbon cycle n
ciclo del carbonio
cycle of carbon

carbon dioxide n
anidride carbonica diossido di carbonio
CO₂

carbon monoxide n
monossido di carbonio ossido di carbonio
chemical of the formula CO

carbon oxychloride n
ossicloruro di carbonio
the compound carbonyl chloride

carbon paper n
carta carbone carta velina
paper used to make carbon copies

carbon tetrabromide /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bən ˌtɛt.ɹəˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
tetrabromuro di carbonio
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetrabromomethane

carbon tetrachloride n
tetracloruro di carbonio
solvent

carbon tetrafluoride /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bən tɛt.ɹəˌflʊɹ.aɪd/ n
tetrafluoruro di carbonio
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetrafluoromethane

carbon tetraiodide /ˈkæɹ.bən tɛt.ɹəˌaɪ.əʊ.daɪd/ n
tetraioduro di carbonio
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetraiodomethane

carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle n
ciclo del carbonio-azoto
a group of nuclear reactions thought to be the main source of energy in main-sequence stars of greater than 1.4 solar mass

carbonado /ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪdoʊ/ /ˌkɑːbəˈneɪdəʊ/ n
carbonado
impure form of polycrystalline diamond

carbonara /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/ /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹə/ n
carbonara spaghetti alla carbonara
spaghetti dish
carbonara
thick pasta sauce

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ n
carbonato
any salt or ester of carbonic acid

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
effervescente gassato
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure)

carbonatic adj
carbonatico
containing carbonate minerals

carbonic /kɑɹˈbɒnɪk/ /kɑːˈbɒnɪk/ adj
carbonico carbonica
of or relating to carbon

carbonic acid n
acido carbonico
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃

carbonic anhydrase n
anidrasi carbonica
enzyme

carbonization n
carbonizzazione
the act or process of carbonizing

carbonize v
carbonizzare
turn something to carbon, especially by heating

carbonless copy paper n
carta autocopiante carta chimica

carbonyl chloride n
ossicloruro di carbonio
the compound COCl₂

carbonyl sulfide n
ossisulfuro di carbonio
mixed oxide and sulfide of carbon COS

carborundum /kɑɹbəˈɹʌndəm/ n
carborundum
crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive

carboxamide n
carbossammide
amide of a carboxylic acid

carboxyl n
carbossile
carboxyl

carboxylic adj
carbossilico
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group

carboxylic acid n
acido carbossilico
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group

carburetor /ˈkɑːɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
carburatore
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/ n
agente cancerogeno prodotto cancerogeno
substance or agent that can cause cancer

carcinogenicity n
cancerogenicità carcinogenicità
the state or degree of being carcinogenic

carcinoid n
carcinoide
form of tumour

carcinoma /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ n
carcinoma
type of tumor

carcinomatous adj
carcinomatoso

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ n
carta biglietto scheda
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc.

card game n
gioco di carte
any of very many games played with playing cards

card punch n
bucatrice perforatore perforatrice
machine

card-index v
schedare
to index with cards

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ n
cardamomo
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
cartone
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box n
scatola di cartone
container

cardia n
cardias
section of the esophagus that connects to the stomach

cardiac adj
cardiale
pertaining to the cardia
cardiaco
pertaining to the heart

cardiac arrest n
arresto cardiaco
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
cardigan
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
cardinale
describing a number that indicates quantity
of fundamental importance
having a bright red color
of or relating to the cardinal directions

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ n
cardinale
any bird in family Cardinalidae
official of the Catholic Church
bird of the genus Cardinalis
rosso cardinale
colour
numero cardinale
number indicating quantity

cardinal number n
numero cardinale
number denoting quantity
number used to denote the size of a set

cardinal point n
punto cardinale
cardinal point

cardinal virtues n
virtù cardinali
prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance

cardinalate n
cardinalato
the dignity and ecclestiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal

cardinality n
cardinalità numerosità potenza
(set theory)

cardio- prefix
cardio-
pertaining to the heart

cardioactive adj
cardioattivo
affecting the heart

cardiograph n
cardiografo
an instrument which, placed in contact with the chest, graphically registers the comparative duration and intensity of the heart's movements

cardioid n
cardioide
epicycloid with one cusp

cardiological adj
cardiologico
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
cardiologo cardiologa
physician

cardiology n
cardiologia
study of the structure of the heart

cardiomyopathy n
cardiomiopatia
deterioration of the myocardium

cardiopathic adj
cardiopatico
pertaining to cardiopathy

cardiopathy n
cardiopatia
disorder of the heart

cardioplegia n
cardioplegia
deliberate cessation of cardiac activity

cardiopulmonary adj
cardiopolmonare
Of, or pertaining to the heart and the lungs

cardiopulmonary resuscitation n
RCP rianimazione cardiopolmonare
a first aid procedure for cardiac arrest

cardiorespiratory adj
cardiorespiratorio
pertaining to the heart and breathing

cardiothoracic adj
cardiotoracico
of or pertaining to both the heart and the chest

cardiovascular adj
cardiovascolare
relating to the circulatory system

carditis n
cardite
inflammation of the muscles of the heart

cardoon n
cardone
perennial plant

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ n
baro
professional cheater at card games

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ n
cura attenzione
close attention, concern or responsibility

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ v
curare
to look after

care of preposition
presso
for distribution by (the named intermediary)

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
carenare
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
carriera
one's calling in life; a person's occupation
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan

carefree /ˈkɛɘfɹiː/ adj
libero da preoccupazioni spensierato
worry free, light hearted, etc.

carefreeness n
spensieratezza
the state of being lighthearted; joyous

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
prudente cauto
cautious
attento accurato
meticulous

carefully /ˈkɛɹfəli/ /ˈkɛːfəli/ adv
accuratamente attentamente meticolosamente minuziosamente puntigliosamente
in a careful manner

careless /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
negligente inaccurato negletto superficiale
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessness n
negligenza
lack of care

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
accarezzare
touch or kiss lovingly

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
badante
one who takes care of a person
portinaio caposcala
one who takes care of a place or thing

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
carico
freight carried by a ship

cargo bin n
stiva di carico
aviation: compartment for luggage

cargo ship n
mercantile nave cargo nave da trasporto
ship that carries cargo

cargo vessel n
mercantile
vessel designed to carry cargo

caribou /kɛˈɹəbu/ n
caribù
North American reindeer

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ v
caricaturizzare
represent in exaggerated manner

carillon /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ n
carillon
a set of bells, often in a bell tower, originating from the Low Countries

caritive case n
caso caritivo
case used to express the lack of something

carmaker n
casa automobilistica
company

carman n
barocciaio
person who transported goods

carmine adj
carminio
of the purplish red colour shade carmine

carmine n
carminio cremisi amaranto granata
purplish-red colour
carminio
purplish-red pigment

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
carneficina
death and destruction

carnal knowledge n
rapporto carnale
archaic term for sexual intercourse

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
carnagione
garofano
flower

carnelian n
cornalina
reddish brown chalcedony

carnitine n
carnitina
an organic compound

carnival /ˈkæɹnɪvəl/ n
carnevale
festive occasion marked by parades

carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ /ˈkɑːɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ n
carnivoro
meat-eating animal

carob n
carruba
fruit
carrubo
tree

carotene n
carotene
class of plant pigments

carotenoid n
carotenoide
class of organic compounds

carotid /kəˈɹɒ.tɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
carotide
major artery

carouse /kəˈɹaʊz/ v
sbronzarsi ubriacarsi
To drink to excess
fare baldoria gozzovigliare
To engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering

carousel /kɛɹəˈsɛl/ /ˈkæɹəsɛl/ /ˈkɛɹəsɛl/ n
carosello
revolving device to deliver items

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
carpa reina
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

carpal tunnel n
tunnel carpale
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome n
sindrome del tunnel carpale
repetitive stress injury

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ proverb
cogli l'attimo vivere alla giornata
seize the day

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
carpello
structural unit of a pistil

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
falegname carpentiere
carpentry person
maestro d'ascia
nautical: person responsible for all the woodwork onboard

carpenter bee n
api carpentiere
Xylocopa

carpentry n
falegnameria
carpenter's workshop
carpenteria
trade of cutting and joining timber

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ n
tappeto moquette
a fabric used as a floor covering

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ v
coprire
to cover like a carpet

carpetbeater /ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/ n
battipanni
a tool used in housecleaning

carphone n
autotelefono

carpool n
auto di gruppo carpooling
arrangement

carpus /ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ /ˈkɑː.pəs/ n
carpo
the group of bones that make up the wrist

carrack n
caracca
ship

carriage /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/ n
portamento postura
manner of standing or walking
carrello
part of typewriter
vagone carrozza
railroad car
carrozza
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power

carriageway n
carreggiata
part of a road that carries traffic

carrier bag n
sacco di plastica
thin bag

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ n
onda portante
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ n
carogna
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion crow n
urubù dalla testa nera
Coragyps atratus
cornacchia
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
carota
Daucus carota ssp. sativus

carrot and stick n
bastone e carota
simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ /ˈkɛ.ɹi/ v
portare
to transport by lifting

carry coals to Newcastle v
portare vasi a Samo portare civette ad Atene portare nottole ad Atene
do something unneeded or redundant

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
continuare andare avanti

carry out v
compiere realizzare
To fulfill

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
mal d'auto
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
carro carretto carrello
small, open, wheeled vehicle

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
carta bianca
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority

cartful n
carrata carrettata
as much as a cart will hold

cartilage /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
cartilagine
dense connective tissue

cartographer n
cartografo
one who makes maps or charts

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
cartografico
of or pertaining to the making of maps

cartographically adv
cartograficamente

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
cartografia
creation of charts and maps

cartomancy n
cartomanzia
fortune-telling using cards

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ n
stecca
a carton of cigarette packs

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
cartone animato
animated cartoon

cartoonist n
vignettista
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
cartuccia
firearms package
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer

cartridge box n
giberna cartucciera
case for cartridges

cartulary /ˈkɑːtjuləɹɪ/ n
cartulario cartario cartolario
document collection

carvacrol n
carvacrolo

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
tagliare
cut
trinciare scalcare
cut meat
intagliare scolpire
shape a work by cutting

carver /ˈkɑɹvɚ/ /ˈkɑːvə/ n
intagliatore incisore intagliatrice
one who carves

carving [ˈkɑɹvɪŋ] n
intaglio
the craft

caryatid n
cariatide
a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element

caryopsis n
cariosside
type of fruit

case /keɪs/ n
caso
actual event, situation, or fact
grammar: set of grammatical cases or their meanings
instance or event as a topic of study
piece of work
medicine: instance of a specific condition or set of symptoms
causa caso
legal proceeding
cassetta
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
custodia involucro cabinet contenitore intelaiatura
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
vetrinetta
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic
baule cassa
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus
valigia
suitcase

case law n
giurisprudenza
law developed through court decisions

case study n
caso di studio
research performed in detail on a single case

casein /ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/ n
caseina
protein

caseinate n
caseinato
any of several salts derived from casein

casemate n
casamatta
bombproof chamber as part of fortification

casement n
anta battente persiana
window sash hinged on the side

casement window n
finestra a battenti
type of window

cash /kæʃ/ n
contanti liquidi
money in the form of notes/bills and coins

cash cow n
mucca da mungere
something that generates free cash flow

cash desk n
cassa
place with a cash register

cash register n
registratore di cassa
machine

cash-strapped adj
a corto di soldi al verde
without funds

cashew /ˈkæʃuː/ n
anacardio
tree

cashew nut n
noce di acagiù anacardo
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ n
cassiere cassiera
one who works at a till or receives payments

cashmere /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ n
cachemire
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat

casing /ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ n
involucro
that which encloses or encases

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ n
casinò
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ n
botte
a large barrel for the storage of liquid

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ n
scrigno cofanetto
little box e.g. for jewelry
urna
urn

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
cassata cassata siciliana
Sicilian cake with liqueur, ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ n
cassazione
the abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
manioca
manioc, the source of tapioca

casserole /ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/ /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
pasta al forno
food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish
casseruola
glass or earthenware dish

cassette /kəˈsɛt/ n
cassetta pignoni pacco pignoni
set of sprockets on a bicycle

cassette player n
giranastri
a device capable of playing prerecorded cassette tapes

cassiterite n
cassiterite
mineral

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ n
abito talare sottana gonnellino
item of clerical clothing

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
casuario
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
cast
group of actors performing together
gesso ingessatura
medicine: supportive and immobilising device
calco stampo
mould used to make cast objects
calco forma
object made in a mould

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
calcolare configurare
astrology: to calculate the astrological value of
addizionare sommare
to add up a column of figures
affidare assegnare una parte
to assign a role in a play or performance
votare
to deposit a ballot
gettare posare
to direct one's eyes
scandagliare sondare
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water
fondere colare gettare
to make by pouring into a mould
gettare fare
to perform, bring forth a magical spell or enchantment
gettare lanciare
to throw a fishing line or net into the water
gettare lanciare tirare
to throw down or aside
gettare
to throw forcefully

cast iron adj
di ferro
durable, tough, resiliant
inflessibile
inflexible or without exception

cast iron n
ghisa
hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon

cast out nines v
prova del nove
verification of an arithmetic operation

cast pearls before swine v
gettare perle ai porci
cast pearls before swine

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
castagnette nacchere
a single handheld percussion instrument

castaway /ˈkæ.stə.weɪ/ n
naufrago
nautical: shipwrecked sailor

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
casta
hereditary social class

castellan /ˈkæstən/ n
castellano
governor or caretaker of a castle or keep

caster n
pepiera saliera spargipepe spargisale
shaker with perforated top
incantatore incantatrice lanciatore lanciatrice
someone or something that casts
montaggio su ruote
wheeled assembly

caster sugar n
zucchero semolato
fine granulated sugar

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
castello
fortified building

castling /ˈkæstlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/ n
arrocco
move in chess

castor /ˈkɑːs.tə/ n
castoro
hat

castor oil plant n
ricino
Ricinus communis

castoreum n
castoreo
castor sac exudate

castrate /ˈka.stɹeɪt/ v
castrare
remove the testicles of

castrated adj
castrato
having had the reproductive organs removed

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
castrazione
act of removing the testicles

casu marzu n
formaggio marcio
cheese

casual /-uæl/ /ˈkaʒuəl/ /ˈkæʒuəl/ /ˈkɛʒʉɘl/ adj
noncurante
careless

casualisation n
precarizzazione
the increase of precarious work in the labour market

casualty /ˈkaʒ(ʊ)əlti/ n
ferito
person

casuistry /ˈkæʒuɪstɹi/ n
casistica
process

casus belli /ˈkeɪsəs ˈbɛlaɪ/ /ˈkeɪsəs ˈbɛli/ n
casus belli
act causing war

cat /kat/ /kæt/ v
caponare
raise anchor to cathead

cat flap n
gattaiola
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in

cat food n
cibo per gatti mangime
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
il gatto ti ha mangiato la lingua?
why are you not saying anything?

cat lady n
gattara
elderly lady who devotes her attention to cats

cat tree n
tiragraffi
structure for a cat to play on

cat's eye n
catadiottro catarifrangente
retroreflective device placed on a road surface

cat's tongue n
lingua di gatto
chocolate confectionery

catachresis /kætəˈkɹiːsɪs/ n
catacresi
(rhetoric) bad metaphor or trope

cataclastic adj
cataclastico
describing a type of metamorphic rock that has undergone shearing and granulation by high mechanical stress

cataclysmic adj
cataclismo
of or pertaining to a cataclysm

catacomb /ˈkatəkuːm/ /ˈkatəˌkəʊm/ /ˈkætakoʊm/ n
catacomba
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves

catadioptric adj
catadiottrico
of or pertaining to optical systems

catadioptrics n
catadiottrica
construction and use of catadioptric lenses and systems

catadromous adj
catadromo
of migratory fish

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ n
catafalco
platform to display or convey a coffin

catalectic adj
cataletto
all senses

catalepsy n
catalessia catalessi
catalepsy

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ n
catalogo cataloghi
a complete list of items
catalogo
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
a list of all the publications in a library

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ v
mettere in catalogo
to add to an existing catalogue
catalogare
to make a catalogue of
catalogare mettere in catalogo
to put into a catalogue

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ n
catalisi
chemistry: the increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ n
catalizzatore
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process
someone or something that helps or encourages progress or change

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
catalitico
of, or relating to catalysts

catamaran /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ n
catamarano
twin-hulled boat

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
catapulta
device for launching large objects

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
cataratta
opacity of the lens in the eye
cascata cateratta rapida
waterfall

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
catarro
inflammation of the mucous membranes

catasterism n
catasterismo

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
catastrofe
any large and disastrous event of great significance
disaster beyond expectations
Ancient Greek tragedies: the solution of the plot
mathematics: type of bifurcation

catastrophically adv
catastroficamente
in a catastrophic manner

catatonia n
catatonia
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ adj
catatonico
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ n
fermaglio fermaglio di sicurezza
a clasp which stops something from opening
conquista
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend
fregatura il rovescio della medaglia trabocchetto trappola trucco
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
bottino
that which is captured or caught
presa
the act of catching a ball
colpo
the act of noticing, understanding or hearing

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ v
acchiappare afferrare agguantare chiappare
to capture or snare

catch a cold v
raffreddarsi
contract a cold

catch on v
attecchire diffondersi
to become popular

catch out v
cogliere sul fatto prendere sul fatto sorprendere
to discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate

catch red-handed v
cogliere con il sorcio in bocca cogliere con le mani nel sacco cogliere con le mani nella marmellata cogliere in flagrante cogliere sul fatto

catch sight of v
scorgere intravedere
to glimpse

catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar v
beccare con le mani nella marmellata cogliere con le mani nella marmellata cogliere in flagrante

catch up v
mettersi in pari raggiungere

catcher /ˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkætʃ.ɚ/ n
ricevitore
baseball player who receives pitches
collettore
that which catches

catchment /ˈkatʃmənt/ /ˈkætʃmənt/ n
bacino invaso
any structure or land feature which catches and holds water

catchment basin n
bacino imbrifero
region

catchy /ˈkætʃi/ adj
orecchiabile accattivante
instantly appealing and memorable

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
catechismo
book summarizing the principles of Christianity

catechist n
catechista

catecholamine /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ n
catecolamina
any of a class of aromatic amines

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ n
catecumeno
convert to Christianity prior to baptism

categorically /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɒ.ɹɪk.li/ adv
categoricamente
In a categorical manner

categorization n
categorizzazione
the process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes

categorize v
categorizzare
to assign a category

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ n
categoria
collection in math
group

catenaccio n
catenaccio
system of defensive play

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
catenaria
curve of a flexible chain

catenin n
catenina
proteins that have a role in cell adhesion

catenoid n
catenoide
Three-dimensional surface formed by rotation of a catenary

catepan n
catapano
governor

caterpillar /ˈkædəɹˌpɪləɹ/ /ˈkætəpɪlə(ɹ)/ n
bruco
larva of a butterfly

caterpillar track n
cingolo
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt

catfish n
pesce gatto
type of fish

catharsis /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/ n
catarsi
in drama, a release of emotional tension
any release of emotional tension

cathead n
ceppo
nautical: heavy piece of timber for holding an anchor in position

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ n
cattedrale duomo
principal church of a bishop's diocese

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪt̬ɚ/ n
catetere
small tube inserted into a body cavity

cathetus /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
cateto
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
catodo
electrode through which current flows outward

cathodic adj
catodico
physics

catholicity n
cattolicità
the quality of being catholic, universal or inclusive

catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkəs/ n
catholicos
high-ranking bishop or patriarch

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
catione
a positively charged ion

catkin n
amento gattino
botany: a type of inflorescence

catlike adj
felino gattesco
resembling a cat

catnap n
pisolino
a brief, light sleep

catnap v
fare un sonnellino
to take a short nap

catoblepas n
catoblepa
mythological creature

catshark n
gattuccio squalo gattopardo
catshark

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
stiancia tifa
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha

cattle /ˈkæt(ə)l/ n
bovini
domesticated bovine animals
bestiame
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny
certain other livestock

cattleman n
offerta dei bestiami
man who raises or tends cattle

catty /ˈkæti/ adj
malizioso
spiteful

catwalk n
passerella
narrow elevated stage on which models parade

caudal /ˈkɔːdəl/ adj
caudale
pertaining to the tail

caudally adv
caudalmente
caudally

caudate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ adj
caudato

caught between the devil and the deep blue sea adj
fra l'incudine ed il martello
choice between two undesirable options

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ n
paiolo calderone caldaia pentolone
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.əˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
cavolfiore
Vegetable
Edible head of a cauliflower plant

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔːk/ v
calafatare bitumare cianfrinare
to seal joints with caulk

caulking n
stoppa stoppa catramata stoppa da calafato
sealing material

causalism n
causalismo
social system

causality n
causalità
agency of cause

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ n
causa
source or reason of an event or action
goal, aim, principle

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ v
ottenere produrre
to produce as a result
causare provocare
to set off an event or action

cause célèbre /koz se.lɛbʁ/ /kɔz sɛˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ n
caso famoso
issue or incident arousing heated public debate

cause of death n
causa di morte
official cause of a human death

causerie n
causerie conversazione
article

causeway /ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ n
lastricato selciato strada rialzata
raised roadway

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ adj
caustico
severe; satirical; sharp
capable of destroying organic tissue

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ n
caustica
envelope of reflected or refracted rays for a given curve
envelope of reflected or refracted rays of light for a given surface or object

causticity /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/ n
causticità
the quality of being caustic

caustification n
caustificazione

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
cautela
careful attention, prudence

cautionary adj
ammonitorio
admonitory

cautionary tale n
storiella ammonitrice
story

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
cauto oculato ritenuto
careful

cautiously /ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/ adv
prudentemente cautamente
in a cautious manner

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ adj
noncurante
not caring enough about something important

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
cavalleria
military service that fights with riding horses

cavalryman n
cavaliere
a soldier in the cavalry

cave /keɪv/ n
incavo
hole, depression, or gap in earth or rock
caverna grotta spelonca antro
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground
cella
storage cellar

caveat /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
avvertenza avviso
warning

caveman n
cavernicolo troglodita
early humans or related species

cavernicolous adj
cavernicolo

caviar [kæviːɑɹ] [kæviːɑː] n
caviale
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ v
cavillare
to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons

cavity /ˈkævɪti/ [ˈkʰævɪɾi] n
carie
hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries
cavità alveolo incavo
hole or hollow depression
cavità
hollow area within the body

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
far capriole
move/play boisterously

caw /kɔː/ n
gracchio
cry of a crow

caw /kɔː/ v
gracchiare
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

cease /siːs/ v
cessare smettere interrompere arrestare
intransitive

cease and desist v
cessi e cessi
stop and not resume an action

cease-fire n
armistizio cessate il fuoco
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose

ceaseless /ˈsiːsləs/ adj
incessante
without an end

ceaselessly adv
incessantemente
without ceasing

cecidium n
cecidio
cecidium

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
cedro
aromatic wood
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
cediglia
mark placed under the letter c

cefotaxime /sɛfəˈtæksiːm/ n
cefotaxima
antibiotic

ceftriaxone n
ceftriaxone
synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
soffitto
upper limit of room

ceiling fan n
ventilatore da soffitto
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
celadon
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green colour
pale green glaze

celeb /səˈlɛb/ n
celebrità
a celebrity

celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
celebrare festeggiare
honour by rites, ceremonies, etc.
perform or participate in
extol or honour in a solemn manner
festeggiare celebrare
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
celebrato
famous or widely praised

celebration n
celebrazione ricorrenza
formal performance of a solemn rite
festa
social gathering for entertainment and fun

celeriac n
sedano rapa
form of celery

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ n
sedano
herb

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
celesta
musical instrument

celestial /səˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
celeste
relating to heaven (religious)
relating to sky

celestial body n
corpo celeste
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial sphere n
sfera celeste
abstract sphere of infinite radius

celestine n
celestina celestite
mineral

celiac n
celiaco
someone who has celiac disease

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
celibato
state of being unmarried
abstaining from sexual relations

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
celibe
unmarried

cell /sɛl/ n
cellula cella
basic unit of a living organism
small group of people forming part of a larger organization
biological cavity
cella cellula
room in a monastery for sleeping one person
room in a prison for containing inmates
cellulare
informal: a cellular telephone

cell theory n
teoria cellulare
scientific theory

cell wall /sɛl wɔːl/ n
parete cellulare
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
cantina cantinato scantinato seminterrato
underground space
cantina bottiglieria cella
wine collection

cellist n
violoncellista
person who plays the cello

cello /ˈsɛloʊ/ /ˈsɛləʊ/ /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ n
violoncello
musical instrument

cellobiose n
cellobiosio
disaccharide found as a repeat unit in cellulose

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ n
cellofan
the transparent plastic film

cellular adj
cellulare
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells

cellulation n
cellulazione
the formation of cells

cellulite n
cellulite
dimpled appearance of skin

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ n
celluloide
variety of thermoplastics

cellulose n
cellulosa
the polysaccharide cellulose

celomatic adj
celomatico
pertaining to the celoma

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ n
cemento
a powdered substance
adesivo
any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties
adesivo cemento
the paste-like substance

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ v
cementare
to affix with cement
cementare consolidare
to make permanent

cement mixer n
betoniera
device to make concrete

cendrée n
cenerino
grey colour (noun)

cenobite /ˈsiːnəbaɪt/ n
cenobita
monk who lives in a religious community, rather than in solitude

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.əʊ.tæf/ n
cenotafio
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ n
cenote
deep natural well or sinkhole

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
incensiere turibolo
religious ornamental container for burning incense

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
censore

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ v
censurare
to remove objectionable content

censorial /ˌsɛnˈsɔɹi.əl/ adj
censoriale
relating to a censor

censorship /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/ n
censura
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
censimento censo
official count of members of a population

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ v
censire
collect a census

cent /sɛnt/ n
soldino
coin
centesimo
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
centauro
mythical half-man, half-horse
astronomy

centenary adj
centenario
of, or pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
centenario
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
centro
place where a function or activity occurs
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere
point on a line midway between the ends
in basketball
set of elements of a group that commute with all elements

center fielder n
esterno centro
outfielder

center of gravity /ˌsen.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/ n
baricentro
any pivotal or central idea or group
point, near or within a body, at which the object's mass can be assumed to be concentrated

centering n
centina
type of formwork

centesimal /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/ adj
centesimale
describing a hundredth part
divided into a hundred parts

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
centimetro
one-hundredth of a metre

centimorgan n
centimorgan
length of chromosome

centipede /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/ n
centopiedi
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda

centisecond n
centisecondo
unit of time equal to 0.01 seconds

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
centrale
being in the centre
having or containing the centre of something
centrale fondamentale
being very important

central nervous system n
sistema nervoso centrale
that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord

central processing unit n
unità centrale di elaborazione
part of a computer

centralism n
centralismo
system that centralizes

centralist adj
centralistico
of or pertaining to centralism

centralist n
centralista
a proponent of centralism

centrality n
centralità focalità

centre forward n
centravanti
most central of the strikers

centre of mass n
baricentro
point where the mass can be considered concentrated

centric /ˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
centrico
central

centrifugation n
centrifugazione
process in which mixtures are separated using centripetal force

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ n
centrifuga
device for separation of substances

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifugare
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

centriole /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/ n
centriolo
barrel shaped microtubule

centrism n
centrismo
moderate political philosophy

centrist adj
centrista
of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism

centrist n
centrista
a person who advocates centrism

centrobaric adj
centrobarico

centroid n
centroide
point at the centre of any shape

centrosome n
centrosoma
organelle that controls the organization of its microtubules

centrosphere n
centrosfera
barysphere
cytoplasm

centrosymmetric adj
centrico
having a centre of symmetry

centumviral adj
centumvirale
of or pertaining to the centumviri

centurion /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ n
centurione
commander of a century of soldiers

century /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/ n
secolo
100 years
centuria
Roman army type unit
political division of Rome

cephalic /sɪˈfælɪk/ adj
cefalico
of or referring to the head

cepstral adj
cepstrale
of or relating to cepstra

cerambycid n
cerambice
member of Cerambycidae

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ adj
ceramico
of or pertaining to ceramic as material

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
ceramica
material

ceramology n
ceramologia
study of ceramics

ceratosaur n
ceratosauro
dinosaur

cerebellar adj
cerebellare
of or pertaining to the cerebellum

cerebellum /ˌseɹəˈbeləm/ n
cervelletto
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral /ˈsɛɹ.ə.bɹəl/ adj
cerebrale
of, or relating to the brain

cerebral hemisphere n
emisfero
region of the brain

cerebral palsy n
paralisi cerebrale
group of non-contagious conditions

cerebrocortical adj
cerebrocorticale
Of, or pertaining to the cerebral cortex

cerebrospinal adj
cerebrospinale
Of, or pertaining to brain or spine

cerebrovascular adj
cerebrovascolare

ceremonial adj
cerimoniale
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony

ceremonial n
cerimoniale
a ceremony, or series of ceremonies

ceremonially adv
cerimonialmente
in a ceremonial manner

ceremony /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/ /ˈsɛɹɪməni/ n
cerimonia
ritual with religious significance
official gathering to celebrate

ceric adj
cerico
containing cerium with valence four

cerimetry n
cerimetria

cerise adj
ciliegia
colour

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
cerio
chemical element

cerofer n
ceroforo

ceroferary n
ceroforo

ceroplastics n
ceroplastica
the art of modelling in wax

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ adj
certo tale
not specifically named, indeterminate, indefinite
sicuro certo
sure, positive, not doubting

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝʔn̩li/ adv
certamente evidentemente
emphatic affirmative answer
certamente
with certainty
certamente senza dubbio non ci piove
without doubt, surely

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
certezza sicurezza
state of being certain

certifiable adj
attestabile certificabile constatabile
that can or must be certified

certificate /səɹˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /səɹˈtɪfɪˌkeɪt/ n
certificato attestato
a document containing a certified statement

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
certificazione
act of certifying

certify v
certificare
to attest as to

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
ceruleo
sky-blue

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ n
ceruleo
sky blue

ceruloplasmin n
ceruloplasmina
a blue metalloprotein

ceruse /sɪˈɹuːs/ n
biacca bianchetto
white lead used as pigment or in medicine

cerussite n
cerussite
mineral

cervical /səˈvaɪ.kl̩/ /ˈsɝːvɨkl̩/ adj
cervicale
of the cervix

cervical cap n
cappuccio cervicale
contraceptive device

cervical vertebra n
vertebra cervicale
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck

cervicitis n
cervicite
inflammation of the cervix

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
cervice collo dell'utero
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
fogna
filthy place
cesso alla turca fogna fossa biologica pozzo nero
place for sewage

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cetaceo
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea

cetane n
cetano
C16H34

cetology n
cetologia
study of cetaceans

cf. v
cfr.
compare

cha-cha n
cha cha cha
ballroom dance

chafe /tʃeɪf/ n
surriscaldamento
heat excited by friction
abrasione escoriazione
injury or wear caused by friction
nervosismo collera irritazione rabbia stizza
vexation; irritation of mind; rage

chafe /tʃeɪf/ v
arrapare attizzare provocare stimolare
to excite passion or anger in

chaff /tʃæf/ n
pula
inedible parts of grain plant

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
fringuello
bird

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
dispiacere delusione mortificazione
distress from failure; vexation or mortification

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ v
deludere mortificare
bother or vex; to mortify

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
catena
series of interconnected rings or links
series of interconnected things
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name
totally ordered subset

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
incatenare
to fasten with a chain
concatenare
to link together

chain letter n
catena di sant'antonio
a letter that is mailed successively to different recipients

chain mail n
cotta di maglia
a flexible defensive armor

chain reaction n
reazione a catena
series of events
type of nuclear reaction

chainring /ˈtʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ n
corona
large forward ring on a bicycle

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
motosega
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ n
sedia seggiola
furniture

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ v
presiedere
to act as chairperson

chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
presidente
person presiding over a meeting

chairmanship n
presidenza
office or term of a chairman

chairperson n
presidentessa presidente capo
a person who presides over a meeting, a board

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
chaise longue agrippina cislonga
reclining chair with a long seat

chakra /ˈtʃʌk.ɹə/ n
chakra
spiritual energy nexuses

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ n
calazio
a cyst in the eyelid

chalcanthite n
calcantite
mineral

chalcedony /kælˈsɛdəni/ n
calcedonio
form of fine-grained quartz

chalcogen n
calcogeno
any element of group 16 of the periodic table

chalet /ʃæleɪ/ n
chalet
wooden house

chalice /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/ n
calice
large drinking cup

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
gessetto gesso
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard
gesso creta
a soft, white, powdery limestone

chalk up v
collezionare inanellare infilare
to achieve something

chalk up to v
addebitare addossare la colpa ascrivere attribuire dare la responsabilità incolpare
idiomatic: to attribute something to something

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
lavagna
slate board for writing on with chalk

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ n
sfida impresa
difficult task
sfida
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not

chalumeau /ˌʃælʊˈməʊ/ n
salmoè
woodwind instrument preceding the clarinet

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/ n
camera camera da letto
bedroom
camera
legislative body
enclosed space similar to a room
part of a firearm holding the round before firing

chamber music n
musica da camera
chamber music

chamber of commerce n
camera di commercio
community business association

chamber pot n
vaso da notte orinale pitale
a container used for urination and defecation

chamberlain /t͡ʃæmbɚlɪn/ n
ciambellano
an officer in charge of managing the household of a sovereign

chambermaid /ˈtʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ n
cameriera
a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom

chameleon /kəˈmiːljən/ /kəˈmiːlɪən/ n
camaleonte
reptile
person with inconstant behavior

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
bisello
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfron /ˈt͡ʃamfɹən/ n
testiera
armor

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
camoscio rupicapra
A goat-like antelope
camoscio
cloth
colour

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
champagne
sparkling white wine produced in Champagne

champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ n
campione campionessa
someone who has been winner in a contest

championship /ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
campionato
competition to determine a champion
position of champion, or winner

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] n
possibilità opportunità chance
an opportunity or possibility
probabilità
probability of something happening

chancel /ˈtʃænsəl/ /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ n
presbiterio
space around the altar in a church

chancellery /ˈtʃænt.slə.ɹi/ /ˈtʃɑːnt.səl.ɹi/ n
cancelleria

chancellor /ˈtʃænsələ/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
cancelliere
head of government in some German-speaking countries
senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government

chancellorship n
cancellierato
status of being a chancellor

chandelier /ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
lampadario candelabro
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ n
cambio cambiamento
a replacement
resto
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination
balance returned after a purchase
cambiamento cambio modifica
the process of becoming different

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ v
cambiare modificare
to make something into something different
to become something different
cambiare rimpiazzare
to replace
cambiare sostituire
to replace one's own clothing

change hands v
cambiare di mano cambiare esercente cambiare proprietario
to become the property of someone else.

change of state n
cambiamento di stato
change of a substance from one physical state to another

change one's mind v
cambiare idea
to decide differently than one had decided before

changeable /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
mutevole
capable of being changed
ondivago
subject to sudden or frequent changes

changeableness n
instabilità mutabilità mutevolezza
the condition of being changeable

changeroom n
spogliatoio
changing room

changing room n
spogliatoio
room in gym etc.
cabina di prova
room in shop

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ n
canale
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ v
imitare
assume personality of other person
convogliare
direct the flow

chansonnier n
canzoniere
book
singer of chansons

chant /tʃænt/ /tʃɑːnt/ v
salmodiare
sing monophonically without instruments

chanter /ˈtʃæntɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːntə/ n
canna della melodia
the pipe of a bagpipe

chanterelle /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
finferlo galletto cantarello giallo finferla
Cantharellus cibarius

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
caos
state of disorder

chaos theory n
teoria del caos
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ adj
caotico
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chaotically adv
caoticamente
In a chaotic manner

chap /tʃæp/ n
tipo tizio
man or fellow

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ n
cappella chiesetta
place of worship

chaplain /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ n
cappellano
member of a religious body

chaplet /ˈtʃæplət/ n
corona ghirlanda serto
a garland or circlet for the head
modanatura modanatura a perline
a moulding in the form of a string of beads; a bead-moulding
rosario
a string of beads, especially when making up five decades of the rosary
corona
set of repetitive prayers

chapped /tʃæpt/ adj
screpolato
of skin: dry and flaky

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
capitolo
section in a book

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ n
salmerino
fish
domestica
cleaning woman

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ v
carbonizzare
to burn something to charcoal

character /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚ/ n
personaggio
being in a story
notable or eccentric person
carattere caratteristica
distinguishing feature
carattere
symbol for a sound or a word
moral strength
(computing) basic element in a text string

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
caratteristico
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ n
caratteristica
distinguishing feature

characteristic polynomial n
polinomio caratteristico
linear algebra

characterization n
caratterizzazione
act or process of characterizing

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
caratterizzare
to determine the characteristics of

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ n
sciarada
riddle

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ adj
antracite
colour

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ n
carbonella carbone
substance

chard /tʃɑɹd/ /tʃɑːd/ n
bietola bieta
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
accusa imputazione
accusation
prezzo costo
amount of money levied for a service
sfondamento
basketball: offensive foul
carica
electric charge
measured amount of powder and/or shot
position of a weapon fitted for attack
carico
ground attack
load or burden
compito incarico
instruction

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
caricare
to cause to take on an electric charge
to add energy to
to load equipment with material required for its use

charger /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ n
caricabatterie
a device that charges or recharges
corsiero
a large horse trained for battle

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
incaricato d'affari
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
carrozza cocchio
carriage used for ceremonial or pleasure purposes
biga
vehicle used in warfare

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
carisma
personal charm or magnetism

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/ n
ente di beneficenza organizzazione benefica
organization
carità
providing of goods or money
goods or money given

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ n
ciarlatano
malicious trickster

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ n
amuleto ciondolo talismano
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain
fascino attrattiva incanto
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
incantesimo amuleto malia
something with magic power

charm quark n
quark charm
charm quark

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
affascinante
pleasant, charismatic

chart /tʃɑɹt/ n
carta carta geografica carta nautica
navigator's map

charter /ˈtʃɑɹɾɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːtə/ n
carta
document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc

chase /tʃeɪs/ n
caccia cacciare
action of the verb "to chase"

chase /tʃeɪs/ v
cacciare inseguire rincorrere
to pursue, to follow at speed

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/ n
cacciatore inseguitore
a person or thing (ship, plane, car, etc.) who chases
cesellatore incisore
someone who decorates metal by engraving or embossing

chasm /ˈkæz(ə)m/ n
divario divergenza
difference of opinion
abisso baratro voragine
gap

chasma /ˈkazmə/ /ˈkæzmə/ n
chasma
long, narrow, steep-sided depression

chasse-café /ˌʃaskaˈfeɪ/ /ˌʃæskæˈfeɪ/ n
ammazzacaffè
small serving of spirits taken to remove the taste of coffee

chassis /ˈtʃæsi/ /ˈtʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
châssis telaio
base frame of motor vehicle

chaste /tʃeɪst/ adj
casta casto

chaste tree n
agnocasto
shrub

chastely adv
castamente
in a chaste manner

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ v
castigare
to punish or scold

chastisement /ˈtʃæstəzmənt/ n
castigo
The act of chastising

chastity /ˈtʃæstɪti/ n
castità
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
cintura di castità
belt-like garment

chat /tʃæt/ n
chiacchiera
informal conversation

chat /tʃæt/ v
chiacchierare
be engaged in informal conversation
conversare parlare
talk more than a few words

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ n
cigolio stridio vibrazione
intermittent noise, as from vibration
gracchio gracidio
sound of a magpie
brusio mormorio
sound of talking
chiacchiericcio chiacchierio
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk

chatterbox n
chiacchierone ciancione linguacciuto
one who chats or talks to excess

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ n
autista chauffeur
a person employed to drive a motor car

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
sciovinismo
excessive patriotism

chav /tʃæv/ n
tamarro coatto scugnizzo zingaro
relating to a youth from a working class background, aggressive with poor education

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
economico a buon mercato
low in price
scadente
of little worth
scadente economico
of poor quality

cheapskate n
avaro tirchio
someone who avoids spending money

cheat /tʃiːt/ n
imbroglione pelagatti truffatore
someone who is dishonest or cheats

cheat /tʃiːt/ v
tradire
being unfaithful
fregare
violate rules to gain advantage

cheat on v
tradire
be unfaithful to

cheat sheet n
bigliettino
sheet of paper used to assist on a test

check /t͡ʃɛk/ n
conto
a bill, particularly at a restaurant
controllo verifica
a control, limit or stop
an inspection or examination
segno
a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator
scacco
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
quadretto scacco
a checkered pattern

check /t͡ʃɛk/ v
controllare
to inspect, examine

check in v
registrarsi
to record one's arrival

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/ /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ n
casella di spunta
A place on a form that can be checked or not

checkerboard n
scacchiera
game board
pattern of squares of alternating colours

checkered adj
a luci e ombre contrastato variegato
changeable
scaccato a quadretti a quadri a scacchi quadrettato
divided into squares

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
scacco matto
said when making the conclusive move in chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
scacco matto
conclusive victory in a game of chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ v
dare scacco matto
to put an opponent into checkmate

checkpoint n
posto di blocco
point along a road or on a frontier

cheek /tʃiːk/ n
chiappa
colloquial: buttock
faccia tosta impudenza sfrontatezza
colloquial: impudence
braccio braccio della tromba
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened
guancia gota
part of face

cheekbone n
zigomo
bone

cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/ adj
sfacciato impertinente impudente sfrontato
impudent; impertinent

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ n
buonumore
A cheerful attitude; gaiety

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
incitare
To shout a cheer or cheers

cheer up interjection
coraggio! forza!
an encouragement

cheer up v
incoraggiare invogliare sostenere
to become happy
sollevare il morale
to make someone happy

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ adj
allegro luminoso
bright
allegro felice gioioso
happy

cheerio /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ/ interjection
ciao

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /tʃɪɹz/ interjection
ci vediamo
informal: goodbye
salute cin cin alla salute
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
formaggio cacio
dairy product
countable: any particular variety of cheese
grana
slang: money

cheese knife n
coltello da formaggio
knife for cutting cheese

cheese mite n
acaro del formaggio
category of mite

cheeseburger n
cheeseburger
hamburger with cheese

cheesecake n
cheesecake torta al formaggio
dessert food

cheesecloth n
stamigna
loosely woven cotton gauze

cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adj
caseoso
of cheese
resembling cheese

cheetah /ˈtʃiːtə/ n
ghepardo
Acinonyx jubatus

chef /ʃɛf/ n
capocuoco
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant

chef's knife n
coltello del cuoco
kitchen utensil

cheilophagia n
cheilofagia
excessive biting of the lips

chela /ˈkilə/ /ˈt͡ʃei.lə/ n
chela
pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid

chelation /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/ n
chelazione
formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

chelicera /kəˈlɪ.sə.ɹə/ n
chelicero
chelicera

chelicerate n
chelicerato
chelicerate

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
composto chimico
any specific element or chemical compound

chemical bond n
legame chimico
any of binding forces

chemical compound n
composto chimico
in chemistry: substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements

chemical element n
elemento chimico
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction

chemical engineering n
ingegneria chimica
branch of engineering that deals with the process plants

chemical equation n
equazione chimica
symbolic representation of a chemical reaction

chemical equilibrium n
equilibrio chimico
state of a reversible reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same

chemical reaction n
reazione chimica
process in which chemical substances are changed into others

chemical reactor n
reattore chimico
reaction vessel

chemical substance n
sostanza chimica sostanza pura
material with a specific chemical composition

chemical symbol n
simbolo chimico

chemically adv
chimicamente
using a chemical reaction, process or operation

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
chimico chimica
person working in chemistry

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
chimica
branch of natural science
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance
mutual attraction between two people

chemokine n
chemochina
cytokine produced during inflammation

chemosphere n
chemosfera
the region of the Earth's atmosphere (from 20 to 120 miles above the surface) in which photochemical reactions take place

chemotherapy n
chemioterapia
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer

chemtrail /ˈkɛmtɹeɪl/ n
scia chimica
contrail consisting of chemicals or biological agents

cheque /tʃɛk/ n
assegno
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity

chequebook n
libretto degli assegni
folder containing cheques

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
scaccato
heraldry; chequered

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ n
černozëm
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
ciliegia
color
ciliegia ciliegio
fruit
ciliegio ciliegia
tree
wood

cherry blossom n
fiore di ciliegio
blossom of the cherry tree

cherry brandy n
cerasella
liqueur

cherry plum n
amolo
the fruit

cherry tomato n
pomodorino pomodoro ciliegino
type of tomato

cherry tree n
ciliegio
tree of subgenus Cerasus

chert n
ftanite
mineral

cherub /ˈtʃɛɹəb/ n
cherubino
(biblical) winged creature attending on God
artistic depiction of such a being

cherubic adj
cherubico
of, or relating to a cherub

chervil /ˈtʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
cerfoglio
spice

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ n
scacchi
two-player board game

chess piece n
pezzo degli scacchi
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess

chessboard n
scacchiera
square board used in the game of chess

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ n
cassettone comò
chest of drawers
cassa baule cassapanca cofano
strong box
petto torace
thorax
cassa fondi tesoro
treasury

chest of drawers n
comò cassettone canterano cassettiera
furniture for the storage of clothes

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ adj
castano
of a deep reddish-brown colour

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ n
castagna
nut of the chestnut tree
castano
reddish-brown colour
reddish-brown horse
castagneto castagna
wood of a chestnut tree

chestnut teal n
alzavola castana
Anas castanea

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ n
castagno
tree that bears chestnuts

chestnut-backed antshrike n
averla formichiera lineata
Thamnophilus palliatus

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
frecce segnaletiche
V-shaped marking on the surface of road
galloni pipa segno diacritico a V
V-shaped pattern
scaglione
heraldry: wide inverted V

chew /tʃu/ /tʃuː/ v
masticare
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing

chew the scenery v
essere sopra le righe
To perform in an excessively emotional or exaggerated manner

chewing gum n
gomma da masticare
flavoured preparation for chewing

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
chiaroscuro
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
chiasmo
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases

chicane /ʃɪˈkeɪn/ n
chicane curva a gomito impedimento intoppo intralcio
a temporary barrier or serpentine curve

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
pulcino
young chicken
young bird
gnocca
young woman

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/ n
cincia
songbird

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
pollo gallina gallo
bird
codardo cacasotto coniglio cortigiano debole eunuco
coward
pollo gallina
meat

chicken pox n
varicella
childhood disease

chicken soup n
brodo
soup with chicken as main ingredient

chicken-or-egg question n
paradosso dell'uovo e della gallina
a question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first

chickenshit n
fifone cacasotto codardo coniglio cortigiano debole
coward

chickling vetch n
cicerchia
plant with edible seeds similar to peas

chickpea /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ n
cece
plant
seed

chickweed n
centocchio
herb

chicory /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ n
cicoria
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide /tʃaɪd/ v
rimproverare
loudly admonish

chief /tʃiːf/ n
capo
heraldic term
leader of group, etc.

chief executive officer n
amministratore delegato
highest-ranking corporate officer

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
principalmente
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chieftain /ˈtʃiːf.tən/ n
capotribù capo
A leader of a clan or tribe
capo
A leader of a group, e.g. a robbers' chieftain

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
luì piccolo
Phylloscopus collybita

chignon /ʃɪnˈjɒn/ n
crocchia
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun

chilblain /tʃɪlbleɪn/ n
gelone
inflammation

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ n
bambino figlio bambina figlia
a female or male child, a daughter or son
bambino bambina
a minor

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
abuso minorile
mistreatment of a child

child bride n
sposa bambina
very young bride

child carrier n
marsupio
a device for carrying babies

child prodigy n
bambino prodigio
talented young person

child's play n
gioco da ragazzi
something particularly simple or easy

childbirth n
parto
act of giving birth

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ n
infanzia
time when one is a child
state of being a child

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
puerile bambinesco infantile
behaving immaturely

children's hospital n
ospedale pediatrico
hospital for children and adolescents

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
peperoncino
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum

chili pepper n
peperoncino
fruit

chiliahedron /kɪlɪəˈhiːdɹən/ n
chiliedro
polyhedron with a thousand faces

chiliarch n
chiliarca
a commander of a thousand troops in Hellenistic Greece

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ n
chiliasmo millenarismo
belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity

chill /tʃɪl/ n
freddezza fresco frescura gelo raffreddamento
moderate, but uncomfortable coldness
freddo brivido brivido di freddo
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /tʃɪl/ v
raffreddarsi
to become cold
raffreddare
to lower the temperature of something; to cool
rilassarsi calmarsi
to relax, lie back

chill out v
calmarsi rilassarsi
relax or take time out

chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
spaventoso
causing mild fear

chimera /kaɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
chimera
flame-spewing monster
foolish thought, product of the imagination
fish in the subclass Holocephali
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes

chimerical /kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
chimerico
resulting from the expression of two or more genes

chimney /tʃɪmni/ n
fumaiolo
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive
bulbo fumaiolo
glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp
camino
narrow cleft in a rock face
camino ciminiera
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue

chimney flashing n
faldale

chimney sweep n
spazzacamino
occupation

chimpanzee /tʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ n
scimpanzé
ape

chin /tʃɪn/ n
mento
bottom of a face

chinchilla /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/ n
cincillà
rodent
fur

chinoiserie /ʃiːnwɑːzəˈɹiː/ n
cineseria
art: style or object that reflects Chinese influence

chip /tʃɪp/ n
patatina
fried strip of potato, french fry
chip
integrated circuit
frammento scheggia
small piece broken off
chip fiche gettone
token used in gambling

chip off the old block n
tale padre, tale figlio
someone who takes after a parent

chipmunk n
tamia chipmunk
squirrel-like rodent

chiral /ˈkaɪɹəl/ adj
chirale
of an object that exhibits chirality

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
chiralità
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chirography n
chirografia
calligraphy or penmanship

chiromancer /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)mænsə/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
chirologo chiromante
one who practices chiromancy

chiromancy /ˈkaɪ.ɹəʊ.mæn.si/ n
chiromanzia
divination performed by examining the palms

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
chiropratico
chiropractor

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ n
cinguettio trillo
birds
stridio
insects

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ v
cinguettare
birds
frinire
insects

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ n
scalpello cesello
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ v
cesellare
to use a chisel

chit-chat n
chiacchiera ciarla diceria maldicenza pettegolezzo
gossip; mindless banter

chitin /ˈkaɪtɪn/ n
chitina
polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in arthropod and fungi

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ n
chitone
Greek tunic

chitterlings /ˈtʃɪɾɚlɪŋz/ [ˈtʃɪtˤ.lɪnz] n
frattaglie
small pig intestine, boiled and fried

chivalrous /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹʌs/ adj
cavalleresco galante
of a man: honourable

chivalry /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ n
cavalleria
ethical code
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women

chive /tʃaɪv/ n
erba cipollina cipolletta
chives: herb
plant

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
chlamydia
sexually transmitted disease

chlamys /ˈklamɪs/ /ˈklæmɪs/ n
clamide
short cloak

chloral n
cloralio
an organic compound

chloralkali n
clorosoda

chloralkaline adj
cloroalcalino
pertaining to electrolysis of sodium hydroxide

chloramine n
clorammina
compound

chlorargyrite n
clorargirite
a mineral, silver chloride

chlorate n
clorato
any salt of chloric acid

chloric adj
clorico
compounds

chloride /ˈklɔːɹaɪd/ n
cloruro
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorinate v
clorurare
to add chlorine to

chlorination n
clorazione
chlorination

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ n
cloro
chemical element

chlorite /ˈklɔːɹʌɪt/ n
clorite
mineral
clorito
salt of chlorous acid

chloroauric adj
cloroaurico
of or pertaining to chloroauric acid

chloroborate n
cloroborato
salt or ester of chloroboric acid

chlorochromate n
clorocromato
CrClO₃-

chlorofibre n
clorofibra
synthetic fibre

chlorofluorocarbon n
clorofluorocarburo
an organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ n
cloroformio
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ v
cloroformizzare
to treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform

chlorogenic adj
clorogenico
Of or pertaining to chlorogenic acid

chlorophyll /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
clorofilla
green pigment

chlorophyllic adj
clorofilliano
of, pertaining to, resembling or derived from chlorophyll

chloroplast n
cloroplasto
photosynthetic organelle

chloroplatinate n
cloroplatinato
salt of chloroplatinic acid

chlorosis n
clorosi
yellow-green colouration of the skin
yellowing of the leaves

chlorous adj
cloroso
compound

chock full adj
pieno zeppo satollo
containing the maximum amount

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
cioccolato color cioccolato
colour
cioccolato
made of or containing chocolate

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
cioccolato cioccolata
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans
pralina cioccolatino
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate

chocolate bar n
tavoletta di cioccolata
of chocolate

chocolate cake n
torta al cioccolato
cake containing chocolate

chocolate milk n
latte al cioccolato
milk drink flavored with chocolate

chocolate truffle n
tartufo tartufo al cioccolato
type of confection

chocolatier n
cioccolatiere
producer of chocolate

choice /tʃɔɪs/ adj
di prima scelta
especially good or preferred

choice /tʃɔɪs/ n
ottima ottimo
definite: best or most preferable part
scelta
option or decision
selection or preference

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
coro
singing group
part of a church for choir assembly
a rank or order of angels

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
starter
control on a carburetor

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
soffocare
be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe
strangolare asfissiare strozzare
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

choker /ˈtʃoʊkɚ/ /ˈtʃəʊkə/ n
girocollo collana
jewelry or accessory
strangolatore strangolatrice
one who chokes another

cholangitis n
angiocolite
inflammation of the bile duct

cholecystectomy n
colecistectomia
surgical procedure

cholecystokinin n
colecistochinina
any of several peptide hormones

choledochitis n
coledocite
inflammation of the common bile duct

cholera /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
colera
infectious disease

cholerine n
colerina
minor diarrhea

cholesteric adj
colesterico
relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals

cholesterol n
colesterolo
an essential component of mammalian cell membranes

cholesterolemia n
colesterolemia
presence of cholesterol in the blood

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
colina
organic chemistry: a compound

cholinergic adj
colinergico
of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine

chomp /tʃɒmp/ /t͡ʃɔmp/ v
masticare in modo rumoroso
to bite or munch loudly or heavily

chondroblast n
condroblasto
A cell which originates from a mesenchymal stem cell and forms chondrocytes

chondrodysplasia n
condrodisplasia
a genetic disorder characterized by short-limbed dwarfism

chondroma n
condroma
benign tumour

chondronectin n
condronectina

chondrosarcoma n
condrosarcoma
type of cancer

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
decidere
to decide to act in a certain way
eleggere
to elect
scegliere selezionare
to pick

chop /tʃɒp/ n
taglio
colpo colpo d'ascia
blow with an axe or similar utensil
braciola costoletta costata taglio
cut of meat
licenziamento
dismissal, especially from employment
alla pari
poker: result of a tied poker hand

chop /tʃɒp/ v
tagliare
to cut into pieces

chop suey n
chop suey piatto cantonese con carne e verdure
Cantonese dish

chop-chop interjection
affrettatevi affrettati
hurry up

chopping board n
tagliere
a sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

choppy /ˈtʃɒ.pi/ adj
increspato
having many small, rough waves

chopstick n
bacchetta
single eating utensil

choral /ˈkɒɹɑːl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ /ˈkɔːɹəl/ adj
corale
of or relating to a choir or chorus

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ n
corale
hymn tune
chorus

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
accordo
combination of three or more notes
corda
straight line

chordal adj
cordale
kind of graph

chordophone n
cordofono
chordophone

chore /tʃo(ː)ɹ/ /tʃoə/ /tʃɔɹ/ /tʃɔː/ n
corvè
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

chorea n
corea
disease of the nervous system

choreography /ˌkɔɹ.iˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
coreografia
art

chorionic adj
corionico
of or pertaining to the chorion

chorionic villus sampling n
villocentesi
form of prenatal diagnosis

chorioretinitis n
corioretinite
an inflammation of the choroid and retina of the eye

chorister n
cantore corista
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /tʃɔˈɹisɔ/ /tʃɔˈɹiθɔ/ /tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ n
chorizo
type of sausage

choroid /ˈkoʊɹɔɪd/ /ˈkɔːɹɔɪd/ n
coroide
vascular layer of the eye

choronym n
coronimo
regional toponym

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ n
chortle
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
coro

chorus line n
corps de ballet
a line of performers in a revue or other show, dancing in unison

chotki /ˈt͡ʃoʊtki/ /ˈt͡ʃɒtki/ n
corda di preghiera
prayer rope

chough /tʃʌf/ n
gracchio
bird of Pyrrhocorax

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pasta choux
light pastry

chow /tʃaʊ/ n
foraggio
Food, especially snacks

chrematistics n
crematistica
study of wealth

chrestomathy /kɹɛˈstɒməθi/ n
crestomazia
collection of choice passages from an author or authors

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ n
crisma
mixture of oil and balm

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
battezzare inaugurare
to name
battezzare
to perform the religious act of baptism

christie n
kristiania
high-speed ski turn

chromate n
cromato
any salt of chromic acid

chromatic adj
cromatico
music: regarding all twelve traditional Western pitch classes, regardless of temperament or intonation
characterised by hue

chromatic number n
numero cromatico
smallest number of colours needed to colour a graph

chromaticity n
cromaticità
specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
cromatina
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromatinic adj
cromatinico
of or pertaining to chromatin

chromatogram n
cromatogramma
the visual output from a chromatograph

chromatograph n
cromatografo
machine that performs chromatography

chromatography /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ n
cromatografia
analytical chemistry: technique for separation of components in a mixture

chromatophore n
cromatoforo
pigment-bearing cell or structure

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
cromare
to plate with chrome

chromite n
cromite
mineral

chromium /ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/ n
cromo
chemical element

chromodynamics n
cromodinamica
The study of quarks with color

chromonema n
cromonema
coiled central filament of a chromatid

chromophore n
cromoforo
part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour

chromophoric adj
cromoforo
chemistry

chromosomal adj
cromosomico
of, or relating to chromosomes

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ n
cromosoma
structure in the cell nucleus

chromosphere n
cromosfera
the faint pink extension of a star's atmospheric envelope

chromospheric adj
cromosferico
of or pertaining to the chromosphere

chromotherapy n
cromoterapia
form of alternative medicine

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
cronico
medical: prolonged or slow to heal
that continues over an extended period of time
inveterate or habitual

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n
broncopneumopatia cronica ostruttiva
group of pulmonary diseases

chronicity /kɹɑˈnɪsɪti/ /kɹɒˈnɪsɪti/ n
cronicità
the condition of being chronic

chronicle /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
cronaca notizia
a written account

chronicler n
cronista
person who writes a chronicle

chronicling n
annalistica
the act by which something is chronicled

chrono- prefix
crono-
relation to time

chronological adj
cronologico
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronologically adv
cronologicamente
in a chronological manner

chronologist n
cronologista cronologo
a person skilled in chronology

chronology /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
cronologia
arrangement into chronological order
determining the order of events

chronometer /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ n
cronometro
device for measuring time

chronostratigraphy n
cronostratigrafia
the interpretation of geologic history by means of the determination of the ages and time sequence of rock strata

chronotaxis n
cronotassi
list or table in chronological order

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
crisalide
the pupa of a butterfly or moth

chrysanthemum n
crisantemo
flower

chrysene n
crisene
organic compound

chryso- prefix
criso-
pertaining, related to gold

chrysoberyl /ˈkɹɪsə(ʊ)bɛɹɪl/ n
crisoberillo
mineral

chrysocolla n
crisocolla
mineral

chrysography n
crisografia
use of gold lettering

chrysopoeia /kɹɪsəˈpiːə/ n
crisopea pietra filosofale
transmutation into gold

chrysotherapy n
crisoterapia
therapeutic use of gold

chub /tʃʌb/ n
cavedano
Leuciscus cephalus

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adj
paffuto pienotto
of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat
paffutello cicciuto grassoccio
of a person, somewhat fat

chuck /tʃʌk/ n
buffetto pacca
gentle touch

chuck /tʃʌk/ v
mandrino
mechanical device
rigettare vomitare
slang: to vomit
buttare via gettare scaricare
to discard
gettare lanciare mollare scaricare tirare
to throw carelessly

chug /tʃʌɡ/ n
sorsata sorso
large gulp
sbuffo scoppiettio
sound

chug /tʃʌɡ/ v
ingollare ingurgitare tracannare
to drink a large amount in a single action
crepitare scoppiettare
to make dull explosive sounds

chum /tʃʌm/ n
amico
a friend; a pal
compagno di stanza vicino di stanza
a roommate

chump /tʃʌmp/ n
allocco credulone fesso stupido
a gullible person
allocco balordo fesso grullo ottuso
an unintelligent person

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
pezzo tocco
a part of something

chunter /ˈtʃʌn.tə/ /ˈtʃʌn.tɚ/ v
borbottare brontolare
grumble, complain
bisbigliare sussurrare
speak in a soft, indistinct manner, mutter

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
Chiesa chiesa
a religious organization
chiesa
house of worship
funzione messa
worship service

churchgoer n
praticante
one who goes to church

churchwarden's pew n
stallo
pew

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈtʃɝːlɪʃ/ adj
villano
rude or surly

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ n
zangola
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ v
frullare ribollire sbattere spumeggiare
agitate rapidly
frullare ribollire spumeggiare
tumble

churn out v
sfornare
to produce a large quantity of something rapidly and easily

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ n
churro
fried pastry

chutney /ˈtʃʌtni/ n
chutney
condiment

chutzpah /ˈhʊts.pɑ/ /ˈhʊts.pə/ /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ /ˈxʊts.pə/ n
sfacciataggine
nearly arrogant courage

chyle /kaɪl/ n
chilo
digestive fluid

chyme /kaɪm/ n
chimo
partly digested food passed from the stomach to the duodenum

chymotrypsinogen n
chimotripsinogeno
inactive precursor to chymotrypsin

chypre n
chypre

chytridiomycosis n
chitidriomicosi
disease of amphibians

ciabatta /tʃəˈbɑː.ta/ n
ciabatta
a broad, flat, white Italian bread

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ n
cicala
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ n
lettura
12-point type

cicisbeo /ˌtʃitʃəzˈbeɪoʊ/ /ˌtʃɪtʃɪzˈbeɪəʊ/ n
cavalier servente cicisbeo
Italian knightly servant of a high-born lady

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯.də(ɹ)] n
sidro
alcoholic beverage

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
sigaro
tobacco product

cigar lighter n
accendisigaro

cigarette /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
sigaretta
cigarette

cigarette case n
portasigarette
a small flat case for holding cigarettes

cilantro /siˈlæntɹəʊ/ /siˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
coriandolo
leaves of the coriander plant

ciliary muscle n
muscolo ciliare
muscle

cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
cenere
partially or mostly burnt material

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
cinema
a film/movie theatre
cinematografia cinematografo
the art of making films and movies

cinematographic adj
cinematografico
of or pertaining to cinematography

cinematography /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ n
cinematografia filmologia
the discipline of making and reproducing motion pictures

cinephile /ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/ /ˈsɪnɪfɑɪl/ n
cinefilo
enthusiast of films and cinema

cinephilia n
cinefilia
cinephilia

cinerary adj
cinerario
pertaining to or containing ashes

cinnabar /ˈsɪnəbɑɹ/ [ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑɹ] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑː(ɹ)] n
cinabro
mineral

cinnamic acid n
acido cinnamico
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ adj
cannella
color
di cannella cannella
flavor

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ n
cannella
spice
Cinnamomum verum
colour

cinquedea /ˌtʃɪŋkwɨˈdi.ə/ n
cinquadea cinquedea lingua di bue
Italian Renaissance sword

cinquefoil /ˈsɪŋk.fɔɪl/ n
cinquefoglie
heraldry: stylized flower or leaf with five lobes

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
cifra
numeric character

ciphertext n
testo cifrato
encoded text

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
circa
approximately, about

circadian adj
circadiano
relating to rhythmic behavior with a period of 24 hours

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
occhiaie
bagginess of skin under eyes
curva cerchio
curve approximating part or all of a circle
disco cerchio
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius
cerchio circolo
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center
circolo gruppo associazione cenacolo congrega
specific group of persons
sfera cerchio
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
cerchiare
place or mark a circle around
travel around along a curved path
circondare
surround
roteare ruotare
travel in circles

circlet n
cerchiello
a small circle
ornament worn on the head

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
tortuoso
not direct or to the point

circuitry /ˈsɜːkɪtɹi/ /ˈsɝkətɹi/ n
circuiteria
electrical circuits considered as a group

circular /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/ adj
circolare
in the shape of, or moving in a circle

circular letter n
circolare
freely distributed letter or pamphlet on routine matters

circular saw n
sega circolare
a power saw with a circular cutting blade

circulate /ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/ v
circolare
to move in circles

circulating adj
circolante
moving about freely

circulatory adj
circolatorio
of or pertaining to a circulation

circulatory system n
apparato circolatorio sistema circolatorio
parts of an animal body

circum- prefix
circon- circum-
prefix meaning "around"

circumbendibus /sɝkm̩ˈbɛndɨbəs/ n
circonlocuzione
a roundabout or confusing manner

circumcircle n
circumcerchio
a circle that passes through every vertex of a given polygon

circumcise v
circoncidere
to remove the foreskin from the penis

circumcised adj
circonciso
of a man

circumcision n
circoncisione
removal of foreskin from penis

circumduction n
circonduzione
circular movement of a body part

circumference /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
circonferenza
line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional object
length of such line

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
circonfisso
affix with both a pre- and sufixing part

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ adj
circonflesso arcuato incurvato
curving around
circonflesso
with circumflex accent

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ n
circonflesso accento circonflesso
circumflex accent

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ v
circonflettere
to mark or pronounce with circumflex

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ n
circonlocuzione
roundabout expression
perifrasi giro di parole
roundabout or indirect way of speaking

circumlunar adj
circumlunare
surrounding, or travelling around the moon

circumnavigate /ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ /ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
circumnavigare
to sail completely around something

circumnavigation n
circumnavigazione
circumnavigating

circumscription n
circoscrizione
act of circumscribing; quality of being circumscribed
anything that circumscribes or a circumscribed area
taxonomy: definition of what belongs in a taxon

circumsolar adj
circumsolare
surrounding or moving around the Sun

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ adj
cauto prudente
carefully aware of all circumstances

circumspection n
circospezione
attention to all the facts and circumstances

circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ n
circonlocuzione
circumlocution; detail
dettaglio
event; fact; particular incident
circostanza
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event

circumvent v
circonvenire eludere
to avoid or get around something

circumzenithal adj
circumzenitale
around the zenith

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
circo
company that travels
round open space

circus ring n
pista da circo
arena in a circus where acts are performed

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊsɪs/ n
cirrosi
chronic disease of the liver

cirrhotic /səˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
cirrotico
pertaining to or suffering from cirrhosis

cirrocumulus n
cirrocumulo
a cloud type

cirrostratus /ˌsɪɹəˈstɹeɪtəs/ n
cirrostrato
cloud

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ n
cirro
cloud

cisalpine adj
cisalpino
On the south side of the Alps

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
cisterna
reservoir for holding water

cistus n
cisto
any plant of the genus Cistus

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ n
cittadella
a strong fortress that sits high above a city
a stronghold or fortified place

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citerior /səˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /sɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ adj
citeriore
situated on the nearer side

citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
civile
civilian
cittadino
legal member of a state
legal resident of a city
cittadino residente
resident of any particular place

citizen journalism n
giornalismo partecipativo
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizenry n
cittadinanza
the group of all citizens

citizenship n
cittadinanza
state of being a citizen

citole n
citola
archaic musical instrument

citrate n
citrato
salt or ester of citric acid

citric /ˈsɪtɹɪk/ adj
citrico
of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
acido citrico
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇

citric acid cycle /ˈsɪtɹɪk ˌæsɪd ˈsaɪkəl/ n
ciclo dell'acido citrico
the Krebs cycle

citrine n
citrino
brownish-yellow quartz

citron /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
cedro lumia
fruit

citronella n
citronella
grass

citrulline n
citrullina
an amino acid

citrus /ˈsɪ.tɹəs/ n
agrume
shrub or tree

citrus fruit n
agrume
fruit of genus Citrus

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ /ˈsɪt̬i/ n
città
large settlement

city block n
isolato
part of town enclosed by streets

city council n
consiglio municipale
town/city governing body

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ n
municipio
building

city state n
città-stato
sovereign city

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
zibetto
cat-like animal

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
civico
Having to do with a city or the people who live there

civically adv
civilmente
in a civic manner

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
civile
Related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion

civil defense n
difesa civile
efforts to protect the citizens of a state from military attack

civil disobedience n
disobbedienza civile
active and non-violent refusal to obey

civil engineering n
genio civile ingegneria civile
technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones

civil law n
diritto civile
body of law dealing with private relations
diritto continentale diritto romano-germanico
legal system contrasting with common law

civil marriage n
matrimonio civile rito civile
marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy

civil rights n
diritti civili
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances

civil servant n
funzionario
government employee

civil society n
società civile
institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies

civil union n
unione civile
legal union similar to marriage

civil war n
guerra civile
war between factions within a single country

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civile
not related to the military armed forces

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
civile
non-military person

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civilizzare incivilire ingentilire umanizzare
civilizzare incivilire
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour

civility /sɪ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
civiltà
politeness; behavior which conforms to social conventions

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
civilizzazione
act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized
civiltà
organized culture
human society
state or quality of being civilized

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
civiltà civilizzazione
people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior

cladogram n
cladogrammo

claim /kleɪm/ n
reclamo rivendicazione
demand of ownership
reclamo di proprietà
demand of ownership for previously unowned land
affermazione dichiarazione
new statement of truth made about something

claim /kleɪm/ v
reclamare rivendicare vantare
to demand ownership of something
reclamare il possesso reclamare la proprietà
to demand ownership or right to use for land
affermare dichiarare
to state a new fact

claimant n
pretendente richiedente rivendicatore
one who claims
istante richiedente richieditore
person receiving money from the government

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
chiaroveggenza
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ adj
chiaroveggente
prognostico pronostico sensitivo
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
chiaroveggente chiaroveggenza
of, or relating to clairvoyance

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ n
oracolo
person able to foresee the future
chiaroveggente sensitivo
person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
vongola arsella tellina
mollusc

clam up v
tacere
become silent

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ v
arrampicarsi
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ n
clamore clamori

clamp /klæmp/ n
morsetto
woodworking tool

clan /klæn/ n
clan
group having common ancestor

clandestine /klænˈdɛstɪn/ adj
clandestino
done or kept in secret

clap /klæp/ n
battere pacca
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together

clap /klæp/ v
applaudire
To applaud by clapping the hands

clapometer n
applausometro
an audience reaction monitor

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ n
batacchio battaglio
the tongue of a bell

clapperboard n
ciac
device used in film

claptrap /ˈklæpˌtɹæp/ n
sproloquio
empty verbiage or nonsense

claque /ˈklæk/ n
claque
people hired to applaud or boo

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
chiarificazione chiarimento
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc
chiarificazione
physical clarification (wine, butter, etc.)

clarified butter n
burro chiarificato
cooking fat made from butter

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ n
clarinetto
woodwind musical instrument

clarion /ˈklæɹiən/ n
chiarina
medieval brass instrument

clarion call n
appello
appeal

clarity /ˈklæɹɪti/ n
chiarezza
the state or measure of being clear

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
baruffa schermaglia scontro zuffa
skirmish

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ v
cozzare scontrarsi
conflict

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
fermaglio fibbia gancio
fastener or holder

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
agguantare serrare stringere
take hold of; grab tightly

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ n
classe
(programming, object-oriented) set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
(set theory) collection of sets definable by a shared property
admirable behavior; elegance
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation
classification below Phylum and above Order
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year
classe ceto
division of society into classes
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes
classe lezione
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher
corso
series of classes covering a single subject
classe ceto condizione sociale rango
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ adj
classico
exemplary of a particular style
exhibiting timeless quality

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ n
classico
example
lasting work
sports event

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ adj
classico
art etc
literature etc
Greek and Roman

classical mechanics n
meccanica classica
physical laws of nature that account for the behaviour of the normal world

classical music n
musica classica
music of the classical period
the more serious forms of European and American music

classical physics n
fisica classica
all aspects of physics developed before the rise of quantum mechanics

classical studies n
lettere antiche lettere classiche
study

classicism n
classicismo
classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome

classicistic adj
classicistico
of or pertaining to classicism

classifiable adj
classificabile
able to be classified

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
classificazione
act of forming into classes

classified adj
confidenziale riservato segreto
not meant to be disclosed

classism /ˈklæsɪzm̩/ n
classismo
discrimination based on social class

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ n
compagno di classe compagna di classe
student who is in the same class at school

classroom /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
aula classe
room in a school

clathrate /ˈklæθɹeɪt/ n
clatrato
clathrate compound

clathrate compound n
clatrato
chemical substance

claustral adj
claustrale
of or pertaining to a cloister
having a cloister; cloistered

claustrophobe /ˈklɒs.tɹəˌfəʊb/ /ˈklɔstɹəˌfoʊb/ n
claustrofóbica claustrofóbico claustrófoba claustrófobo
one who suffers from claustrophobia

claustrophobia n
claustrofobia
fear of closed, tight places

claustrophobic adj
claustrofobo
Cramped and confined
claustrofobico claustrofoba claustrofobica claustrofobo
Suffering from claustrophobia

claustrum /ˈklɔːstɹəm/ n
claustro
sheet of grey matter

claves n
legnetti
percussion instrument consisting of two sticks or blocks

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
clavicordo
early keyboard instrument

clavicle n
clavicola
collar bone

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ n
cembalo verticale clavicytherium
harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
artiglio branca pinza unghia zampa
artiglio
curved horny nail
piede di porco palanchino
mechanical device for gripping
chela
pincer of a crustacean

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
artigliare graffiare raspare
scratch or tear at
ghermire
to use claws to seize, to grip
aggrapparsi
use claws to climb

clay /kleɪ/ n
argilla creta
mineral substance

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ adj
pulito puro
not dirty
pure, especially morally or religiously
pulito
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances
without restrictions or penalties
not in possession of weapons or contraband such as drugs

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ v
pulire
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
(intransitive) to make things clean
(transitive) to tidy up

cleanliness /ˈklɛnlinəs/ n
pulizia
the property of being cleanly

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
pulire purificare ripulire
clean, purify
purificare
spiritually purify

cleansing adj
detergente pulitore
that cleanses

cleansing n
pulizia
the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adj
chiaro
bright, not obscured
free of ambiguity or doubt
pulito
free of guilt or suspicion
libero
free of obstacles
trasparente
transparent in colour
chiaro sereno
without clouds

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
chiarire
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify

clear cut adj
chiaro evidente lampante palese
straightforward

clear one's throat v
raschiare
forcibly expulsing air from one's lungs

clearance n
piazza pulita repulisti sgombero
act of clearing or something cleared
divario gioco intervallo luce spazio
distance between two moving objects
compensazione
finance: processing of payments at a clearing house
luce spazio
height or width of a passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage
clearance filtraggio
medicine: removal of harmful substances from the blood
autorizzazione permesso via libera
permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel
accesso autorizzazione via libera
permission to have access to sensitive or secret documents or other information
liquidazione saldo svendita
sale of merchandise at a reduced price

clearing /ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹɪŋ/ n
schiarimento
act or process of making or becoming clear
radura
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees
spiazzo
open space in the fog etc
compensazione
process of completing and settling transactions centrally
azzeramento resettaggio ripristino
sequence of events used to disconnect a call

clearing house n
stanza di compensazione
a central point where clearing banks exchange checks etc and settle accounts

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
chiaramente
in a clear manner

cleat /kliːt/ n
galloccia
device to secure a rope

cleavage /ˈklivɪdʒ/ /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ n
segmentazione
biology: cell division
scissione
chemistry: splitting of a large molecule
sfaldatura
mineralogy: tendency of a crystal to split
scollatura décolleté incavo
separation between breasts
clivaggio
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
tagliare
intransitive mineralogy
transitive mineralogy
spaccare
intransitive to split
scindere
transitive chemistry
ritagliarsi
transitive figurative
fendere
transitive to split or sever

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
mannarino
a squarish knife used for hacking

clef n
chiave
musical symbol

cleft /klɛft/ n
fessura
opening made or as if made by splitting

cleft chin n
mento leporino
cleft chin

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ n
clematide
any plant of the genus Clematis

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ n
clemenza
leniency, mercy

clementine /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ n
clementina mandarancio clementino
citrus fruit

clepsydra /ˈklɛpsɪdɹə/ n
clessidra
water clock

clerestory n
cleristorio
upper part of a wall

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝdʒi/ n
clero
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝdʒimən/ n
prete sacerdote chierico ecclesiastico
ordained (male) Christian minister, male member of the clergy

cleric /klɛɹɪk/ n
chierico
clergy member

clericalism n
clericalismo
secular power invested in members of the clergy

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɝk/ n
impiegato
one working with records etc.

cleruchy n
cleruchia
a form of Athenian colony

clever /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
intelligente
furbo
mentally quick or sharp

clew /kluː/ n
bugna
nautical: sail corner

cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
cliché
overused phrase or expression

click /klɪk/ n
clicca
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse

click /klɪk/ v
cliccare
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse)

clicking knife n
trincetto
knife

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ /ˈklʌɪənt/ n
cliente
a customer or receiver of services
person who receives help or advice from a professional person

clientelism n
clientelismo
a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits

clientelist adj
clientelistico
of or relating to clientelism

cliff /klɪf/ n
costone dirupo rupe scogliera crinale
a (near) vertical rock face

climacterium n
climaterio

climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ n
clima
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change n
cambiamento climatico mutamento climatico
changes in the Earth's climate

climate-changing adj
climalterante
that contributes to climate change

climatic adj
climatico
of, relating to}} or influenced by climate

climatological adj
climatologico
of or pertaining to climatology

climatologist n
climatologa climatologo
scholar of climatology

climatology n
climatologia
science

climax /ˈklaɪmæks/ n
orgasmo
orgasm
eccitamento
point of greatest intensity or force

climb /klaɪm/ n
arrampicata scalata ascesa
an act of climbing

climb /klaɪm/ v
arrampicarsi
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something
to move by using the hands and feet
scalare arrampicare salire
to ascend, to go up
risalire scalare
to mount, to move upwards on
scalare
to practice the sport of climbing
to scale

climber /ˈklai.mɚ/ /ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ n
scalatore alpinista arrampicatore escursionista
one who climbs
rampicante
plant that climbs

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
fissarsi radicarsi
(figuratively) feel strongly about
abbarbicarsi aderire appiccicarsi attaccarsi avvilupparsi
hold tightly

clingfilm /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ n
pellicola a contatto pellicola trasparente
plastic film

clingstone n
duracina durona frutto con nocciolo
stone fruit

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
clinica
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
clinico
of or pertaining to a medical clinic or facility

clinical psychology n
psicologia clinica
branch of psychology

clinician /klɪˈnɪʃən/ n
clinico
doctor working in a clinic

clinometer n
clinometro
measuring apparatus

clinopyroxene /ˌklaɪnoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌklaɪnə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
clinopirosseno
pyroxene with monoclinic crystals

clinoscopic adj
clinoscopico

clip-clop /ˈklɪp.klɑːp/ /ˈklɪp.klɒp/ n
zoccolata
Onomatopoeia

clip-clop /ˈklɪp.klɑːp/ /ˈklɪp.klɒp/ v
zoccolare

clipboard n
appunti
in computing: buffer for temporary storage
portablocco
physical object

clipeus n
clipeo
ornamental disk
part of an insect's exoskeleton
shield

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
banda
cricca associazione camarilla congrega consorteria conventicola
small, exclusive group
cricca
subgraph

clitoral /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
clitorico
of, or relating to the clitoris

clitoral hood n
prepuzio clitorideo
fold of skin

clitoridectomy n
clitoridectomia
surgical procedure

clitoris /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
clitoride
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
cloaca fogna
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
tabarro
cape

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
ammantare
to cover as with a cloak

cloakroom n
guardaroba
room for coats
deposito deposito bagagli
room for luggage

cloche /klɒʃ/ n
cloche
women's hat

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ n
orologio
instrument to measure or keep track of time
contachilometri odometro tachimetro
odometer
baghetta
pattern near heel of a sock or stocking

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ v
cronometrare
measure the duration of

clock face n
quadrante
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clockmaker n
orologiaia orologiaio
person who makes clocks

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
senso orario
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ n
orologeria meccanismo a molla
mechanism powered by coiled spring to drive mechanical device

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ n
tonta tonto
stupid person

cloddy adj
gleboso zolloso
characterized by the presence of clods

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ n
intasamento ostruzione tappo
a blockage
zoccolo
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ v
intasare bloccare ostruire otturare
to block or slow passage through

clogged adj
bloccato intasato ostruito
having an obstructed flow

clogs to clogs in three generations proverb
la prima generazione fa i soldi, la seconda se li gode e la terza li finisce
wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts

cloisonne n
cloisonné
technique

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
chiostro
covered walk with an open colonnade
place devoted to religious seclusion

cloister vault n
volta a padiglione
structure created by intersection of vaults

cloistral adj
claustrale
of, pertaining to, or living in a cloister

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
clone
living organism (originally a plant)
copy of something already existing
group of identical cells derived from a single cell

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
clonare
create a clone

cloning n
clonaggio clonazione
production of a cloned embryo
production of an exact copy of an object

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ adj
vicino vicina
at a little distance
intimo
intimate

close /kloʊs/ /kloʊz/ /kləʊs/ /kləʊz/ n
conclusione fine
end or conclusion

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
chiudere
move (a door)
obstruct (an opening)
terminare concludere
put an end to
chiudere concludere
to make a sale
accorciare ridurre
to make smaller

close ranks v
fare quadrato serrare i ranghi serrare le fila
to regroup forces

close, but no cigar phraseologicalUnit
ci sei andato vicino ma non abbastanza
that's almost correct, but not quite

close-up /kləʊsˈʌp/ n
primo piano
photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
chiuso
not open
not public

closed syllable n
sillaba caudata sillaba chiusa
Translations

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
strettamente a stretto contatto da vicino
in a close manner

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
armadio ripostiglio
furniture
ripostiglio
small private chamber

closeted adj
velato
not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity

closeup /kləʊsˈʌp/ n
primo piano
A film made with the camera close to

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ adj
ultimo conclusivo finale
coming after all others

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ n
chiusura
end or conclusion
the act by which something is closed

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɝ/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
chiusura
computing
mathematical set
chiusura termine
event signifying an ending

clot /klɒt/ n
idiota imbecille stupido
a silly person
trombo coagulo grumo
blood clot

clot /klɒt/ v
coagulare
to cause to clot
coagularsi
to form into a clot

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ n
abbigliamento abito tenuta tonaca vestiario
form of attire
panno cencio straccio
piece of cloth
tessuto stoffa tela
woven fabric

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
vestire
adorn with clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kloʊðz/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊðz/ n
vestiti
apparel

clothes don't make the man proverb
l'abito non fa il monaco
clothes don't make the man

clothes dryer n
asciugatrice
appliance

clothes moth n
tarma
insect

clothes peg n
molletta molletta da bucato
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline

clotheshorse n
stendibiancheria
laundry frame

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
linea di vestiti
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
abbigliamento vestiti
clothes

cloud /klaʊd/ n
nebbia nuvola
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy
nube nuvola
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying
nuvola nube
mass of dust, steam or smoke
the Internet
nuvola nube nembo
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air

cloud /klaʊd/ v
annebbiare annuvolarsi oscurare
to become foggy or gloomy, to become obscured from sight
oscurare
to make obscure (e.g. to cloud the issue)

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
settimo cielo
state of bliss

cloud over v
rannuvolarsi
to become cloudy or overcast

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ n
camemoro
fruit

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
nubifragio acquazzone rovescio scroscio
sudden heavy rainstorm

clouded leopard n
leopardo nebuloso
medium sized arboreal cat

cloudiness n
torbidezza
obscureness
copertura nuvolosità
weather

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
nuvoloso coperto nuvolo
covered with or characterised by clouds
nebuloso torbido
not transparent; not clear

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
chiodo di garofano
spice
spicchio
constitutive bulb of garlic

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
trifoglio
plant in genus Trifolium

clown /klaʊn/ n
pagliaccio pagliaccia
performance artist working in a circus
buffone buffona
person acting in a silly fashion

clownfish n
pesce pagliaccio
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas

clownish /ˈklaʊnɪʃ/ adj
buffonesco claunesco clownesco giullaresco pagliaccesco
resembling a clown

clownlike adj
buffonesco clownesco pagliaccesco
resembling a clown

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
sdolcinato stucchevole
excessively sweet
stucchevole
unpleasantly excessive

club /klʌb/ n
club circolo
association of members
fiori
playing card symbol, ♣
clava mazza bastone
weapon

clubs /klʌbz/ n
fiori
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣

cluck /klʌk/ n
chioccio
sound made by hen

clue /kluː/ n
pista indizio
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion
prova
object or marking that may be used in evidence

clumsily adv
a casaccio a tentoni al buio alla cieca alla meno peggio disordinatamente
done without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ n
goffaggine inettitudine sgraziataggine
the condition or quality of being clumsy

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
impacciato
grossolano
awkward or inefficient in use or construction
goffo maldestro impacciato
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
malfatto rozzo sgraziato
not elegant or well-planned

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
grappolo
a bunch of grapes
gruppo
group or bunch of something

cluster bomb n
bomba a grappolo
explosive munition

clustering adj
raggruppamento
a grouping of a number of similar things

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
frizione
A device to interrupt power transmission
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ v
avvinghiare
to grip or grasp tightly

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ n
confusione disordine scompiglio
a confused disordered jumble of things

cnidarian /nɪˈdɛːɹɪən/ /nʌɪˈdɛːɹɪən/ n
cnidario
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ prefix
co-
together, mutually, jointly

co-brother-in-law n
concognato
one's spouse's brother-in-law

co-decision n
codecisione

co-ed /ˈkoʊˌɛd/ adj
misto

co-edition n
coedizione

co-father-in-law n
consuocero
father of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-mother-in-law n
consuocera
mother of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-opt v
cooptare
To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.

co-owner n
comproprietaria comproprietario contitolare
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

co-parent-in-law n
consuoceri

co-religionist /kəʊɹɪˈlɪdʒənɪst/ n
correligionario
a fellow follower of one's religion

co-responsibility n
corresponsabilità

co-responsible adj
corresponsabile

co-sister-in-law n
concognata

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ n
corriera
long-distance bus
carrozza ferroviaria vettura
rail passenger car
allenatore allenatrice coach istruttore istruttrice
trainer
carrozza diligenza vettura
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ v
allenare addestrare
sports: train

coach driver n
cocchiere
driver of a horse-drawn coach

coactive adj
coattivo
compulsory

coagulable adj
coagulabile
that can be coagulated

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ n
coagulo grumo
mass formed by means of coagulation

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
coagulare cagliare
coagularsi
become congealed
coagulare
cause to congeal

coagulum n
coagulo
mass of coagulated material

coal /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
carbone carbonella
tizzone carbone
smouldering material
carbone
uncountable: carbon rock
countable: carbon rock

coal tar n
catrame
black viscous tar

coal tit n
cincia mora
coal tit

coalescence n
coalescenza
act of coalescing

coalescer n
miscelatore
device used to perform coalescence

coalition /koʊəˈlɪʃən/ n
coalizione blocco
group of organizations

coaming /ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/ n
mastra
on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ adj
grossolano grezzo grosso
containing large particles
rozzo greggio grezzo sguaiato
not refined
grossolano grossolana rude
of inferior quality

coarsely adv
grevemente grossolanamente grossomodo rozzamente ruvidamente sboccatamente
in a coarse manner

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
costa costiera litorale
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
veleggiare sotto costa
to sail along a coast

coast guard n
guardia costiera
enforcer of maritime law

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
costiero litoraneo rivierasco
relating to the coast

coaster /kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/ n
nave costiera
nautical: merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters
sottobicchiere
piece of material used to protect the surface of a table

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
rivestimento
covering of material, such as paint
cappotto casacca giacca giubba mantello
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
incappottare rivestire
to cover with a coat of some material

coat hanger n
gruccia appendiabiti stampella
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc

coat of arms n
stemma blasone
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon

coat of mail n
cotta di maglia
defensive garment

coatdress n
abito camicia
dress that resembles a coat

coauthor n
coautore coautrice
author who collaborate with another to write something

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ adj
coassiale
coaxial cable

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
costringere incanalare manipolare
manipulate carefully into position
adulare coccolare convincere persuadere
persuade gradually

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
cobalto
chemical element

cobalt therapy n
cobaltoterapia
therapy that uses radioactive cobalt-60

cobbler n
calzolaio ciabattino calzolaia ciabattina
person who repairs shoes

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
ciottolo pavé ciottolato
a rounded stone

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
cobra
venomous snake

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
coca
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ n
cocaina
the narcotic

coccus /ˈkɑ.kəs/ n
cocco
type of bacterium

coccygeal adj
coccigeo
relating to the coccyx

coccygeal vertebra n
vertebra coccigea
vertebra found in the human coccyx

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
coccige
(anatomy) final fused vertebrae

cochineal /ˈkɑtʃəˈni.əl/ n
cocciniglia
dye
insect

cochlear adj
cocleare
of or pertaining to the cochlea

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
maschio uccello
any male bird
cane
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism
compagno
informal: term of address
cazzone
slang: stupid person
inclinazione
state of being cocked

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
armare
to lift the cock of a firearm
alzare drizzare
to turn upwards or to the side

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
chicchirichì cuccurucù
cry of the rooster

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
coccarda
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ n
calopsitta
a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest

cockatoo n
cacatua
a bird

cockatrice n
coccatrice
legendary creature

cockchafer n
maggiolino melolonta
beetle of genus Melolontha

cocked adj
sbronzo
drunk

cocker spaniel n
cocker
either breed

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ n
galletto pollastra pollastro
young male chicken

cockfight n
combattimento fra galli combattimento tra galli
contest

cockfighting n
combattimento fra galli combattimento tra galli
gambling blood sport

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ n
loglio
any of several weeds, such as the corn cockle

cockpit n
arena campo combattimento galli gallodromo
enclosure for cockfights
pozzetto
nautical: well, where the helm is
cabina di pilotaggio abitacolo cabina di comando
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft

cockpit voice recorder n
registratore di volo
part of a flight recorder

cockroach n
scarafaggio blatta
type of insect

cocksucker n
pompinaro succhiacazzi
a fellator
ciucciacazzo
an objectionable person

cocktease n
rizzacazzi
One who sexually arouses

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ adj
arrogante impertinente
overly confident

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
cacao fave di cacao
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree

cocoa bean n
seme di cacao
seed of the cocoa plant

cocoa butter n
burro di cacao
fat from cocoa bean

cocoa powder n
cacao
powder from cocoa solids

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ n
noce di cocco
fruit of coco palm

coconut milk n
latte di cocco
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut

coconut oil n
olio di cocco
type of cooking oil extracted from coconuts

coconut palm n
palma da cocco cocco
Cocos nucifera

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
bozzolo
protective case
any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
merluzzo baccalà
marine fish of the family Gadidae

cod liver oil n
olio di fegato di merluzzo
nutritional supplement

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ n
coda
linguistics

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
codice
set of rules for converting information
instructions for a computer
system of principles, rules or regulations

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
programmare
write software programs

code name n
nome in codice
name used to clandestinely identify something

codefendant n
coimputato litisconsorte

codeine /ˈkoʊdin/ n
codeina
addictive alkaloid narcotic

coder n
programmatore
programmer

codex /ˈkoʊ.dɛks/ /ˈkəʊdɛks/ n
codice
early book

codicil /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ n
codicillo
addition made to a will

coding n
codifica
process of encoding or decoding
programmazione
process of writing computer software code

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ n
codone
sequence of three nucleotides

codswallop /ˌkɒdzˈwɒl.əp/ interjection
fesserie idiozie sciocchezze
nonsense

coeducation n
coeducazione
education of both male and female students in the same institution

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ n
coefficiente
algebraic constant
measure of some property or characteristic

coefficient of friction n
coefficiente di attrito
ratio

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ n
celacanto
either of two species of deep-water fish

coeliac disease n
celiachia
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten

coelom /ˈsiːləm/ n
celoma
fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal

coelophysoid n
celofisoide

coenzyme n
coenzima
small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
costringere
to use force, threat, or intimidation in attempt to compel one to act against their will

coercible adj
coercibile
susceptible to coercion

coercion /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
coercizione
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person

coercive adj
coercitivo
tendency to coerce

coessential adj
coessenziale
having the same essence or nature

coexistent adj
coesistente
existing at the same time

coferment n
cofermento
coenzyme

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ adj
marrone caffè
of a pale brown colour

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
chicco di caffè caffè
beans
caffè pianta del caffè
beverage
caffè
plant
colour

coffee grounds n
fondo di caffè fondi di caffè
sediment

coffee pot n
caffettiera
pot for coffee

coffee table n
tavolino da salotto
type of table

coffeemaker n
macchina da caffè macchina del caffè
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
cassettone
architecture: ornamental sunken panel
cofanetto cofano forziere scrigno
strongbox

cofferdam n
cassone tura
temporary watertight structure

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
bara cassa da morto feretro
box in which a dead person is buried

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ n
cofondatore cofondatrice
one who founds something with someone else

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ n
ingranaggio
gear; a cogwheel
rotellina
unimportant individual

cogeneration n
cogenerazione
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source

cogent /ˈko͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
intelligibile logico
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
inconfutabile irrefutabile
forcefully persuasive
coerente coherente convincente persuasivo
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ n
cognac
type of brandy

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɨt/ adj
affine imparentato
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language
congiunto
kindred by birth

cognate accusative /ˈkɑɡˌneɪt əˈkjuzətɪv/ /ˈkɒɡneɪt əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
complemento oggetto interno
object of kindred sense or derivation

cognitariat n
cognitariato
sociological group

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
conoscenza
process of knowing

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ adj
cognitivo
relating to mental functions

cognitive dissonance n
dissonanza cognitiva
conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs

cognitive psychology n
psicologia cognitiva
branch of psychology

cognomen /kɒɡˈnoʊ.mən/ n
cognome
nickname

cohabitation /koʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ n
concubinato
act of living together

cohabitee n
concubino
cohabitee

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹənt/ /koːˈhiɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
coerente
orderly, logical and consistent

coherer n
coesore
a detector of radio waves used in very early radio receivers

cohesional adj
coesionale

cohobate v
coobare
to treat a material with a boiling liquid and repeatedly return the distillate

cohobation n
coobazione
the boiling of a material in a liquid with the repeated return of the distillate

cohort /ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/ /ˈkəʊ.hɔː(ɹ)t/ n
coorte
demographic grouping of people
division of Roman legion

coil /kɔɪl/ n
bobina
electrical
spirale
something wound

coin /kɔɪn/ n
moneta
(currency) a piece of currency
one of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit

coin /kɔɪn/ v
coniare battere moneta monetare
to create coins
coniare
to make up or invent, and establish

coinage /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ n
conio
process of coining money

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
coincidere
to occupy exactly the same space
to correspond
to occur at the same time

coincidence /kəʊ̯ˈɪnsɪdəns/ n
coincidenza
state of events appearing to be connected when they are not

coinsurance n
franchigia
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured

coitus /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
coito
sexual interaction

coitus interruptus n
coito interrotto
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis

cojones /kəˈhoʊˌneɪs/ n
palle
(slang) courage

coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coke
coal product
coca
short for cocaine

col /kɒl/ n
colle forcella
dip between mountain peaks

col legno /ˌkoʊl ˈleɪnjoʊ/ /ˌkɒl ˈlɛnjəʊ/ adv
col legno
the strings must be struck with the wood of the bow

colander /ˈkʌləndəɹ/ n
colabrodo colapasta colino
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

colchicine n
colchicina
alkaloid

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ adj
freddo gelato gelido
having a low temperature
avere freddo freddo
of a person
freddo
unfriendly
of the weather

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ n
raffreddore influenza colpo d'aria
illness
freddo gelo
low temperature

cold day in Hell n
alle calende greche quando gli asini voleranno
an event that will never happen

cold front n
fronte freddo
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air

cold fusion n
fusione fredda
hypothetical form of nuclear fusion

cold hands, warm heart proverb
mani fredde, cuore caldo
having cold hands is an indication of warmheartedness

cold turkey adv
di colpo di punto in bianco
abruptly

cold turkey n
astinenza astinenza completa
sudden and complete withdrawal
crisi di astinenza
symptoms of withdrawal

cold war n
guerra fredda
a period of hostile relations

coldness n
freddezza
limited enthusiasm or affection
the relative lack of heat
freddo
the sensation

cole /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
ravizzone
brassica

colectomy n
colectomia
surgical procedure

colemanite n
colemanite
calcium borate mineral

coleoptile /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/ n
coleoptile
in botany, a pointed sheath

colewort n
cavolo ravizzone
kale

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ n
colica
abdominal pain

colitis n
colite
inflammation of the colon

collaborate /kəˈlabəɹeɪt/ v
collaborare
to cooperate treasonably
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
collaborazione
act of collaborating

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
collaboratore collaboratrice

collapse /kəˈlæps/ n
collasso crollo tracollo
act of collapsing
collasso funzione costante
one-valued function

collapse /kəˈlæps/ v
far collassare far crollare
to cause to collapse
collassare arrestarsi bloccarsi
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown
collassare accasciarsi crollare
to fall down suddenly; to cave in
collassare crollare
to fold compactly

collapsible adj
pieghevole pieghevoli
that can be collapsed

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
anello collo fascetta
any encircling device or structure
collare
device for restraining animal
bavera bavero colletto collo
fabric garment part fitting around throat
corona
the neck or line of junction between the root of a plant and its stem

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ v
beccare

collared antshrike n
averla formichiera dal collare
passerine bird

collared dove n
tortora dal collare orientale
collared dove

collared peccary n
pecari dal collare
mammal

collared pratincole n
pernice di mare
Glareola pratincola

collator n
selezionatrice
machine

colleague /ˈkɑliɡ/ n
collega
fellow member of a profession

colleagueship n
colleganza
the state of being a colleague

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
raccogliere collezionare
to accumulate items for a hobby
raccogliere bottinare
to gather together
raccogliere
to get from someone

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
raccolta
activity of collecting
collezione raccolta
multiple related objects
set of items

collective agreement n
contratto collettivo di lavoro
contract on terms and conditions of employment

collectivism n
collettivismo
An system in which the means are owned and controlled by people collectively

collectivity n
collettività
the condition of being collective

collectivization n
collettivizzazione
the act of collectivizing

collectivize v
collettivizzare

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
collettore
amplified terminal on a bipolar junction transistor
collezionista
person or thing that collects
esattore esattrice
person who is employed to collect payments

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
facoltà
specialized division of a university

collide /kəˈlɑɪd/ v
cozzare

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
carboniera
vessel

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ n
miniera di carbone
underground coal mine

colligate v
collegare
to formally link or connect together logically

colligative adj
colligativo
property

colliquate v
colliquare
to melt or liquefy

colliquation n
colliquazione

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
collisione urto
instance of colliding

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ n
colloide colóide
stable system of two phases

colloidal adj
colloidale
of or pertaining to a colloid

colloquially adv
colloquialmente
in a colloquial manner

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
conversazione colloquio
conversation, dialogue

colluvium n
colluvium
a loose accumulation of rock and soil debris at the foot of a slope

cologarithm n
cologaritmo
logarithm

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ n
acqua di Colonia
eau de Cologne

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
due punti
punctuation mark

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
colonnello
commissioned office in the armed services

colonialism n
colonialismo
colonial domination policy

colonialist adj
colonialista colonialistico
or or pertaining to colonialism

colonialist n
colonialista
an advocate of colonialism

colonise v
colonizzare
to begin a new colony

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ n
colonizzatore colonizzatrice
a founder of a colony

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ n
colonnato
a series of columns at regular intervals

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ n
coloscopia colonscopia
examination of the colon using a colonoscope

colony /ˈkɑləniː/ /ˈkɒl.əni/ n
colonia
region or governmental unit
group of organisms

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ n
colore
spectral composition of visible light
bandiera stendardo
standard or banner (colors)

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
arrossire colorire
become red through increased blood flow
colorare
draw using crayons
colorare colorire
give something color

color blind adj
daltonico
unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors

color blindness n
daltonismo
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired

coloration n
coloratura
act of coloring

colorectal adj
colorettale
medicine: of or pertaining to the colorectum

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
colorato
possessing prominent and varied colors

colorimeter n
colorimetro
instrument designed to determine color

colorimetric adj
colorimetrico
analytical chemistry: of or pertaining to colorimetry
obtained by using a colorimeter

colorize v
colorizzare
to convert a black and white media to color

colossus n
colosso
a statue of gigantic size
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
colostro
a form of milk

colour television n
televisore a colori
a colour television set
televisione a colori
television in colour

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
incolore
having no colour

colt /koʊlt/ /kəʊlt/ n
puledro
young male horse

colter /ˈkoʊltəɹ/ /ˈkəʊltə/ n
coltello coltro
cutter attached to the beam of a plow

colugo /kəˈluːɡoʊ/ n
colugo
arboreal gliding mammal

columbarium n
colombario
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns
a building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ n
aquilegia colombina
any plant of the genus Aquilegia

columbium n
columbio
former name of niobium

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
colonna
column of troops
upright supporting member
vertical line of entries in a table
newspaper column
chemistry : object to separate components
something having similar form or structure to the things mentioned above
a vertical body of text

columnist /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ n
colonnista
regular writer of a column

colza n
colza
cabbage variety

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
coma
Deep sleep

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
cresta pettine
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles
pettine
toothed implement for grooming the hair

comb /koʊm/ /kɒmb/ /kəʊm/ v
pettinare
to groom the hair with a toothed implement

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
battaglia
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
combattere
to fight; to struggle for victory

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
combattente
person engaged in combat, often armed

comber /ˈkoʊmɚ/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
perchia
Serranus cabrilla

combination /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
combinazione
act of combining
one or more elements selected without regard of the order

combinatorics n
calcolo combinatorio
a branch of mathematics

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
combinare
bring two or more things or activities together

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
mietitrebbiatrice
combine

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
combinato
resulting from adding together

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ n
combustione

come /kʌm/ v
venire
to move nearer
to orgasm

come after v
seguire
to pursue
succedere
to succeed, to be the successor of

come and go v
andare e venire
appear and disappear
arrive and depart

come around v
ripensarsi
change one's mind

come back v
tornare
(intransitive) To return to a place

come by v
imbattersi reperire rinvenire trovare
to get (trans.)

come clean v
confessare
to confess

come down with v
prendersi un malanno
to show symptoms of an illness

come hell or high water adv
cascasse il cielo cascasse il mondo succeda quel che succeda

come into one's own v
raggiungere la maturità
to reach maturity

come of age v
maturare
mature, or become fully developed
diventare maggiorenne
reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult

come off it interjection
ma dai per piacere
expression of disbelief

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ interjection
e dai ma dai ma no suvvia
expression of disbelief
andiamo dai forza
expression of encouragement
andiamo
hurry up

come on to v
flirtare
make a romantic or sexual advance to

come out of the closet v
dichiararsi uscire allo scoperto
to tell others about a secret belief or preference

come to someone's aid v
venire in aiuto
to assist and rescue someone

come to terms with v
scendere a patti con
resolve a conflict with

come up v
emergere venire alla luce venire fuori
to emerge, become known

come upon v
imbattersi
to come across; to discover

come what may adv
succeda quel che succeda
idiomatic

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
comico commediante
entertainer

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ n
commedia
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
a choric song of celebration or revel
(medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending
a light, amusing play with a happy ending

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
commestibile mangereccio mangiabile
suitable to be eaten; edible

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
cometa
a celestial body, generally with a tail

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/ n
benessere

comfortable /ˈkɐm.fɘ.tɘ.bɘl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ adj
comodo
in a state of comfort
amply sufficient
comodo confortevole
providing physical comfort and ease

comforter /ˈkʌmfətə/ /ˈkʌmfəɹtəɹ/ n
consolatore consolatrice
person who comforts

comforting adj
confortante consolante rassicurante riassicurante
giving comfort

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ n
consolida
perennial herb

comfy /ˈkʌm.fi/ adj
comodo
comfortable

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ adj
comico
being funny
related to comedy

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
fumetto striscia
cartoon story
giornaletto giornalino
children's newspaper
comico
comedian

comic book n
fumetto
book or magazine

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
rilievo comico
inclusion of a humorous character or scene

comic strip n
fumetto striscia di fumetti vignette
series of illustrations

comics n
fumetti
artistic medium

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
arrivo
act of arriving; an arrival

comital adj
comitale
of or pertaining to a count or earl

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
comitologia
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑm.ə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ n
virgola
punctuation mark ','

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
comando ordine
order
maestria padronanza perizia
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery
comando
the right or authority to order, control or dispose of

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
ordinare comandare
to order

commandant /ˈkɒməndænt/ /ˈkɒməndɑːnt/ n
comandante
a commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division

commandeer v
arruolare coscrivere reclutare
to force into military service
requisire sequestrare
to seize for military use
depredare razziare soggiogare
to take arbitrarily or by force

commander in chief n
comandante in capo comandate supremo
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ n
comandamento
a command or edict

comme ci comme ça adj
così cosà
neither good nor bad

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
commemorare
to serve as memorial to someone or something
to honor the memory of someone or something

commemorative adj
commemorativo
serving to commemorate

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
cominciare
begin, start

commend /kəˈmɛnd/ v
encomiare
to congratulate or reward
raccomandare affidare
to entrust
lodare elogiare
to praise

commendation /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ n
elogio encomio
act of commending; praise

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ n
commento
programming: remark not affecting behavior
spoken remark

commentative adj
commentativo
that occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters

commerce /ˈkɑm.ɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
commercio
large scale trade

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj
commerciale
of or pertaining to commerce

commercial break n
stacco pubblicitario

commercialization n
commercializzazione
the act of commercializing

commercially adv
commercialmente
in a commercial manner

commiserate /kəˈmɪzəɹət/ v
commiserare compatire
to feel or express compassion or sympathy

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
commissione
body of officials
fee charged
the act of committing
the thing to be done as agent for another
missione
mission
incarico mandato
official authority

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
commissionare
order a work of art
commissionare varare
put into active service
incaricare delegare commissionare designare ordinare
send to do something

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
commettere
to do (something bad); to perpetrate
affidare
to entrust; to consign

commit suicide v
suicidarsi
to kill oneself

commitment n
impegno dedizione
act or instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust
impegno promessa
being bound emotionally/intellectually
promise or agreement to do something in the future
dedizione serietà
trait of sincerity and focused purpose

committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ adj
impegnato
associated in an exclusive (but not necessarily permanent) sexual relationship
obligated by a pledge to some course of action
showing commitment

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
comitato
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commode n
cesso gabinetto
euphemistic: toilet
angoliera canterano cantoniera
low chest of drawers
porta bacinella porta catino
stand for a washbowl and jug

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
prodotto bene
anything movable traded
materia prima
primary product as object of trade
bene
something useful

commodore /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/ n
commodoro
a naval officer
a commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral
president of a yacht club

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ adj
comune
mutual
found in large numbers or in a large quantity
usual
ordinario grossolana grossolano ordinaria volgare
ordinary

common alder n
ontano comune
Alnus glutinosa

common bean n
fagiolo
plant

common buzzard n
poiana comune
Buteo buteo

common chickweed n
centocchio comune
herb

common cockchafer n
maggiolino melolonta
Melolontha melolontha

common death adder n
acantofide

common greenshank n
pantana
Tringa nebularia

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
gavina
Larus canus

common kestrel n
gheppio
Falco tinnunculus

common knowledge n
conoscenza comune
special kind of knowledge for a group of agents

common lavender n
lavanda vera
Lavandula angustifolia

common millet n
miglio comune
common millet

common multiple n
multiplo comune
in math

common murre n
uria
Uria aalge

common noun n
nome comune
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class

common purslane n
portulaca
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
quaglia comune
bird in the pheasant family

common redshank n
pettegola
Tringa totanus

common redstart n
codirosso
Phoenicurus phoenicurus

common sandpiper n
piro piro piccolo
Actitis hypoleucos

common sense n
buonsenso
ordinary understanding

common shelduck n
volpoca
bird

common shrew n
toporagno comune
Sorex araneus

common snipe n
beccaccino
the species Gallinago gallinago

common thread n
filo conduttore filo rosso
recurring characteristic or theme

common whitefish n
lavarello
Coregonus lavaretus

commonalty /ˈkɒmənəlti/ n
plebe volgo
class lacking clerical or noble rank
popolino popolo volgo
common people

commoner n
plebeo
member of the common people

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
comunemente frequentemente
as a rule; usually

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ adj
banale ordinario
ordinary

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ n
luogo comune
platitude or cliché
fatto normale
something that is ordinary

commotion /kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ n
agitazione scandalo

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ adj
comunitario
pertaining to a community

communicable adj
trasmissibile
able to be transmitted between people or species

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
comunicare
to receive or take part in Holy Communion
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell
to share (in); to have in common, to partake of

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
comunicazione
concept of exchanging information
a message
act or fact of communicating anything
instance of data transfer

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
comunione
a joining together of minds or spirits

communism /ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/ n
comunismo
philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ adj
comunista
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ n
comunista
person who follows a communist philosophy

communitization n
comunitarizzazione
transfer of responsibility to the European Community

community /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ n
comunanza
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common
comunità
group sharing a common understanding
residential or religious collective
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms

commutative algebra n
algebra commutativa
algebra in which multiplication is commutative
branch of mathematics

commutative ring n
anello commutativo
a ring whose multiplicative operation is commutative

commutativity n
commutatività
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
commutare
math: to be commutative
fare il pendolare
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc.

commuter n
pendolare
a person who regularly travels to work

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
compatto
closely packed
topological sense

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ n
compattatore
A Material-reducing Machine

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
compagno amico
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
compagnia impresa
in legal context, a corporation
compagnia
military unit
companionship
group of individuals with a common purpose

comparable /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
comparabile confrontabile
able to be compared

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
comparativo
of or relating to comparison
relative
using comparison as a method of study

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
comparativo
grammatical construction
word in comparative form

comparative anatomy n
anatomia comparata
the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of organisms

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ v
paragonare confrontare
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
comparazione confronto
act of comparing or the state of being compared
comparazione
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things

compartment /kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/ n
terrazza zoccolo
mound beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ n
bussola compasso
instrument to determine cardinal directions

compass point n
punto cardinale
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass

compass rose n
rosa dei venti
a circle indicating directions

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
compassione
deep awareness of the suffering of another

compassionate /kəmˈpaʃəneɪt/ /kəmˈpaʃənət/ adj
compassionevole
having, feeling or showing compassion

compatibility /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
compatibilità
capability to exist without mutual interference

compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adj
compatibile
able to get along well

compatriot n
compatriota connazionale paesano
somebody from one's own country

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
forzare costringere obbligare
force, constrain or coerce

compellation /ˌkɒmpəˈleɪʃən/ n
appellativo designazione
a designation, identifying name or title
appunto reprimenda richiamo rimprovero
the act of directing oneself directly to another

compelling /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ adj
convincente
forceful
impellente indifferibile pressante urgente
requiring urgent attention

compendium n
compendio
short, complete summary

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
competere gareggiare
to contend

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
competenza
the quality or state of being competent for a general role.

competency /ˈkɒmpətənsi/ n
competenza

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
concorrenza competizione
action of competing
competizione gara concorso
contest for a prize or award

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
competitivo
biochemistry: inhibiting an enzyme

competitiveness /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/ n
competitività
state of being competitive

competitor n
concorrente
participant in a competition
competitore rivale antagonista avversario
person against whom one is competing

compilation /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
compilazione
translation of source code into object code by a compiler
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources
that which is compiled

compile /kəmpʌɪl/ /kəmˈpaɪl/ v
compilare
produce executable
assemble from a collection

complacency n
autocompiacimento autostima compiacimento
feeling

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
lamentarsi lagnarsi reclamare
lamentarsi lagnarsi
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ n
disturbo
bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder
denuncia
criminal law: preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another
legal: in a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff
reclamo lamentela rimostranza
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ n
angolo complementare
angle which, together with a given angle, makes a right angle
complemento assoluto insieme complemento
set theory: absolute complement
insieme complemento insieme differenza
set theory: relative complement
complemento completamento
something which complements

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
completare
to complete

complementarity /ˌkɒmpləmɛnˈtæɹɪti/ n
complementarità
state of being complementary

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
completato concluso
finished; ended; concluded; completed
completo completa
with everything included

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ v
completare compiere andare fino alla fine portare a compimento
to finish
completare portare a termine riempire
to make whole or entire

complete graph n
grafo completo
graph

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adj
completato
finished

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
completamente interamente pienamente del tutto totalmente
in a complete manner
to the fullest extent or degree

completeness n
completezza
state or condition of being complete

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ n
completamento
making complete; conclusion

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
complesso
intricate

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
complesso
collection of buildings
psychologically based dislike or fear
in chemistry

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ v
complessare
to form a complex with another substance

complex number n
numero complesso
number of the form a + bi

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
complessità
That which is complex; intricacy; complication
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
conformità
act of complying
arrendevolezza
state of being compliant

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
conforme
compatible with or following guidelines

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ v
complicare
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
complicato
difficult or convoluted

complication n
complicazione
a disease

complicity n
complicità
The state of being complicit

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
complimento
expression of praise, congratulation or respect

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
complimentarsi
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion

compline /ˈkɑːmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ n
compieta
last of the canonical hours

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
attuare
to accomplish, fulfil
adattarsi concordare conformarsi
to yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
componente
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity

comport /kəmˈpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
accordarsi aderire a
to be in agreement
comportarsi
to behave (usually reflexive)

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
comporre

composer n
compositore compositrice
one who composes music

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
composizione componimento
general makeup of something
work of music, literature or art
composizione
proportion of different parts to make a whole
mixture or compound

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ n
compost
decayed remains of organic matter

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
compostare
to produce compost

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ n
autocontrollo contegno compostezza disponibilità ritegno
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
composta
fruit dessert

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
composto costituito
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
campo di prigionìa
enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
complesso
group of buildings for the same purpose

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
composto amalgama miscuglio
anything made by combining several things
composto
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
aggiungere
to add to
accordarsi mettersi d'accordo
to come to terms of agreement
unirsi
to come together
comporre mettere insieme
to put together

compound bow n
arco compound

compound word n
parola composta
word composed of others

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
comprendere
to cover
comprendere capire
to understand

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
comprensibile
able to be comprehended

comprehension /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ n
comprensione
thorough understanding

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj
esaustivo
broadly or completely covering

comprehensive school n
liceo scientifico
normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ n
compressa
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ v
comprimere
to press together into a smaller space
to encode digital information into less bits
to condense

compressed air n
aria compressa
air increased in pressure

compressibility n
comprimibilità
the degree to which something is compressible

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ n
compressione
the act of compressing
the cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed
(computing) the process by which data is compressed

compressive adj
compressivo
that compresses

compressor n
compressore
device that produces pressure

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
comprendere consistere
be made up of
comprendere includere
include

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ n
compromesso
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ v
pattuire
to bind by mutual agreement
compromettere
to cause impairment of

comptroller [kəmpˈtɹoʊləɹ] n
controllore

compulsively adv
compulsivamente
in a compulsive manner

compulsiveness n
compulsività
the state of being compulsive

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ adj
obbligatorio coatto
constraining
mandatory

compulsory purchase n
espropriazione per pubblica utilità
government's right to expropriate private land

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
compunzione
pricking of conscience

computation n
calcolo
the act or process of computing

computational adj
computazionale
of or relating to computation

computational linguistics n
linguistica computazionale
interdisciplinary field

computationally adv
computazionalmente
computational manner
using computation

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
calcolare computare elaborare
to reckon or calculate

computed tomography n
tomografia computerizzata
form of radiography which uses computer software

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ n
computer elaboratore calcolatore
device

computer game n
gioco di computer
electronic game

computer science n
informatica
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
informatico informatica
one who studies or practises computer science

computerize v
informatizzare
equip with a computer or a computer system

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ n
informatica
the study, field of computers and computer programming

comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ n
camerata compagno
compagno compagna
fellow socialist or communist

comune /kəˈmuːneɪ/ n
comune
smallest Italian civil administrative unit

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
contro
disadvantage of something
carcerato
a convicted criminal, a convict

con artist n
abbindolatore defraudatore imbonitore ingannatore millantatore mistificatore
scam operator, conman

concave /ˈkɒŋkeɪv/ adj
concavo
curved inward

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ v
celare nascondere
to hide something

concealment n
celamento dissimulazione mascheramento occultamento
(military) protection from observation or surveillance
dissimulazione occultamento
The practice of keeping secrets

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
concetto
ingenious expression or metaphorical idea as a literary device
vanità presunzione
overly high self-esteem

conceited adj
arrogante pallone gonfiato
having an excessively favorable opinion of oneself

conceitedly adv
boriosamente presuntuosamente spocchiosamente ventosamente
in a conceited or egotistical manner

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
concepibile immaginabile pensabile ideabile
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
concepire
to become pregnant
to understand someone
concepire ideare sviluppare
to develop an idea

concent n
concento
harmony

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ n
concentrato
A substance that is in a condensed form

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
concentrarsi
approach or meet in a common center
concentrare
bring to, or direct toward, a common center
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore

concentration n
concentrazione
proportion of substance in a mixture
The act or process of concentrating
The act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid
The amount of solute present in a solution

concentration camp n
campo di concentramento
camp where large numbers of persons are detained

concentric adj
concentrico
having a common center

concept /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
concetto
something understood and retained in the mind

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
concetto
an image, idea, or notion formed in the mind
concezione concepimento
initiation of an embryonic animal life

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
preoccupazione
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person
impresa
business, firm or enterprise; a company

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
concernere interessare
to be of importance to
inquietare preoccupare turbare
to make somebody worried

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
per quanto riguarda
regarding

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
concerto
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part
agreement in a design or plan
musical accordance or harmony

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ v
collaborare concertare
To act in harmony or conjunction
concertare concordare
To plan together
pianificare
To plan; to devise; to arrange

concert hall n
sala concerti
building

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
fisarmonica
the musical instrument

concerto /kənˈtʃɛɹtoʊ/ n
concerto
a piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra

concessive adj
concessivo
of, pertaining to, or being a concession

conchectomy n
conchectomia

conciliarism n
conciliarismo
doctrine

conciliarist /kənˈsɪlɪəɹɪst/ n
conciliarista
believer in conciliarism

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
conciso
brief and precise

concisely adv
concisamente brevemente chiaramente puntualmente sinteticamente succintamente
in a concise manner

conciseness n
concisione stringatezza
property of being concise

conclave /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ /ˈkɒn.kleɪv/ n
conclave
group of Roman Catholic cardinals
set of apartments within which the cardinals are secluded

conclavist n
conclavista
personal aide of a cardinal at a papal conclave

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
concludere
to come to a final decision
concludere finire
to end

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
conclusione
outcome
end, final part
decision, judgment

conclusive /kənˈklusɪv/ adj
conclusivo decisivo
decisive
conclusivo
pertaining to a conclusion

concoct /kəŋˈkɒkt/ v
combinare complottare
to contrive something using skill or ingenuity
intrugliare preparare
to prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ n
intruglio miscuglio mistura
preparing of substance from many ingredients
accrocco lavoro abborracciato macchinazione
something made up

concomitant /kənˈkɑːmətənt/ /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ adj
concomitante
following as a consequence

concordant adj
concordante concorde
agreeing, correspondent, harmonious

concourse n
affluenza concorso moltitudine turba
a large group of people; a crowd
androne atrio sala salone spianata
a large open space in a building where people can gather
afflusso concomitanza
the running or flowing together of things; the meeting of things

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
calcestruzzo cemento
made of concrete
concreto reale
not abstract
particular, perceivable, real

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
calcestruzzo beton
building material

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
calcestruzzo cementificare cemento coprire di ricoprire
cover with concrete
concretizzare concretizzarsi solidificare solidificarsi
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)

concrete jungle n
giungla d'asfalto giungla di cemento
unattractive urban area due to lack of greenery

concrete term n
termine concreto
a term which expresses material facts, actions and events

concrete verb n
verbo concreto
type of verbs

concreteness n
concretezza
the state of being concrete

concretion n
concrezione
petrology: rounded mass of a mineral

concretism n
concretismo
abstractionist movement

concubinage n
concubinaggio concubinario
the state of being a concubine
concubinato
the state of cohabitating while not married

concurrent adj
coetaneo contemporaneo
belonging to the same period; contemporary
simultaneo concomitante concorrente
happening at the same time; simultaneous

concussion /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
commozione cerebrale
an injury to part of the body, most especially the brain

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ v
condannare
to pronounce guilty

condemnable /kənˈdɛm.nə.bəl/ adj
condannabile dannabile denunciabile
deserving of condemnation

condensability n
condensabilità
condition of being condensable

condensation n
condensazione
the act or process
physics: conversion of a gas to a liquid

condense v
condensarsi
to be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state
condensare
to concentrate toward the essence
to transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state

condensed milk n
latte condensato
milk that has been reduced to syrup

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
accondiscendere
come down from one's superior position
concedere
treat a person as though inferior

condescendingly /kɒn.dɪˈsen.dɪŋ.li/ adv
con tono di condiscendenza
In a condescending manner

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
condimento
something used to enhance flavor

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
condizione
logical clause or phrase
requirement or requisite
health status of a patient
state of an object

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ v
condizionare
to shape the behaviour of someone to do something
to subject to different conditions
influenzare
to undergo the process of acclimation

condition precedent n
condizione sospensiva

condition subsequent n
condizione risolutiva
condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ n
condizionale
grammar: mode/mood

conditional perfect n
condizionale passato
grammatical tense

conditionally adv
condizionalmente
under specified conditions

conditioning /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ n
riscaldamento
preparation or training

condole v
condolersi
to express sympathetic sorrow, to lament

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ n
conforto
comfort, support or sympathy
condoglianze
sympathy when someone has died

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ n
preservativo profilattico condom
flexible sleeve worn on the penis

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ n
condominio
building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly
the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
condor condor delle Ande
Andean condor
condor condor della California
California condor

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
conduzione
act or method of controlling or directing
comportamento condotta
manner of guiding or carrying oneself

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
condurre
lead or guide
dirigere
music: to direct
comportarsi
reflexively: behave

conductible adj
conducibile
able to conduct

conductimetry n
conduttometria
the measurement of the conductance of a solution, especially during a reaction or titration

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ adj
conduttivo
able to conduct electrical current or heat

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
direttore d'orchestra
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
conducente
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound
person who takes tickets on public transportation

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ n
condotto
duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled
pipe or channel for conveying water

condylar adj
condilare condiloide condiloideo
relating to or resembling a condyle

condyloma n
condiloma
wart or similar growth in the genital area

cone /koʊn/ /kəʊn/ n
cono
anything shaped like a cone
solid of revolution
surface of revolution
pigna strobilo
fruit of conifers

confectioner's cream n
crema dit pasticceria
cream used by confectioners

confectionery n
dolciumi
sweet foodstuffs, collectively

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ n
confederazione
an alliance

confederal adj
confederale
of, pertaining to, or being a confederation

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
confederazione
union or alliance of states

confer /kənˈfɛɹ/ /kənˈfɜː/ v
conferire
discuss, consult

conference /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɹəns/ n
conferenza
a meeting of people

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
confessare
to admit to the truth

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
confessione
disclosure of one's sins to a priest
open admittance

confetti /kənˈfɛti/ n
coriandoli
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ n
confidenza
information held in secret
fiducia
quality of trusting
fiducia autostima certezza sicurezza
self-assurance

confidence interval n
intervallo di confidenza intervallo di fiducia
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ adj
fiducioso sicuro
being very sure of or positive about something

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ adj
confidenziale riservato
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle

confidentially adv
confidenzialmente
in a confidential manner

confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ adv
familiarmente
in a confident manner

configuration n
configurazione
relative disposition

configurationism n
configurazionismo
theory of psychology

confined space n
spazio confinato
enclosed area with limited space and accessibility

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
confermare
to assure
cresimare
to confer the confirmation

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
cresima confermazione
Christian ceremony or sacrament
conferma
indicator
conferma verifica
verification

confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/ adj
incallito inveterato
having a settled habit; inveterate or habitual
confermato
verified or ratified

confiscate v
confiscare
take possession of by authority

confiscation n
confisca
the act or process of confiscating an item from public use; expropriation

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
conflagrazione
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire

conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v
confondere
fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
conflitto
clash or disagreement
incompatibilità conflitto
incompatibility

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
interferire
be at odds (with)
sovrapporsi
overlap with, as in a schedule

conflictual adj
conflittuale
characterized by conflict

confocal adj
confocale
Having the same foci

conformable adj
conforme
having the same shape

conformation /kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ n
conformazione
the state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure

conformism n
conformismo
willingness to conform

confront /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
confrontare
to set a thing side by side with; to compare

confrontation /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/ n
confrontazione oppozitione
scontro confronto
A conflict between armed forces
confronto braccio di ferro
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
confondere
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
confuso
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
making no sense; illogical
embarrassed
unable to think clearly or understand

confusedly /kənˈfjuzɪdli/ /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/ adv
confusamente allucinatamente babelicamente farraginosamente ingarbugliatamente nebbiosamente
in a confused manner

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
poco chiaro che confonde
difficult to understand

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
confusione disordine
lack of clarity or order
disorientamento sbandamento
state of being confused; misunderstanding

congeal /kənˈdʒiːl/ v
congelare
to change from a liquid to solid state
coagulare
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly

congener /ˈkɒnd͡ʒɪnə/ n
congenere
a plant or animal of the same taxonomic genus as another

congeneric adj
congenere
of or pertaining to congeners

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
simpatico socievole
friendly

congeniality n
congenialità
quality of being congenial

congenital adj
congenito
present since birth

congenital insensitivity to pain n
insensibilità congenita al dolore
CIP

conger eel n
grongo
large marine eel

congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
congestione

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɑməɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒməɹeɪt/ v
conglomerare
to combine together into a larger mass

conglomeration n
conglomerato conglomerazione
that which consists of many previously separate parts

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
congratulazione felicitazione
act of congratulating

congratulations /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
complimenti congratulazioni
expressing approbation

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
congregazione
large gathering of people
assemblea
religious gathering of people in a place of worship

congressman n
membro del congresso
member of congress

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
conico
cone-shaped
of or relating to a cone

conicality n
conicità
the condition of being conical

conifer n
conifera
plant

coniine n
coniina
poison

conjectural adj
congetturale
in the nature of a conjecture

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
congettura
unproven statement; guess

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
congetturare
to guess

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ v
coniugare
to inflect (a verb) for each person

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
coniugazione
act of conjugating a verb
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs

conjunction /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
congiunzione
grammar: word used to join words or phrases
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator

conjunctive adj
congiuntivo
grammar: subjunctive

conjunctivitis /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
congiuntivite
inflammation

conjurer n
illusionista prestigiatore
one who conjures

conlanger /ˈkɑn.læŋ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒn.læŋ.ə/ n
glossopoeta
one who creates constructed languages

conman n
abbindolatore ciarlatano gabbatore imbroglione millantatore mistificatore
A confidence trickster

connate adj
connato
botany
geology
inborn
of a similar nature

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
connettere collegare cablare
to join an electrical or telephone line
connettere connettersi
to join two or more pieces

connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ adj
connesso
graph theory: having a path connecting every pair of vertices

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
connessione
act of connecting
coincidenza
transfer in transport

connective tissue n
tessuto connettivo
type of tissue

connectivity n
connettività
mathematics: measure of number of ways that points are connected to each other

conning tower n
torre di comando
structure of submarine

connivance n
connivenza collaborazionismo
(law) the process of conniving or conspiring

connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/ n
connaisseur conoscitore esperto intenditore
specialist whose opinion is valued

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
connotazione
suggested or implied meaning

connotative adj
connotativo
that implies or suggests something else

connote /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
connotare implicare
to imply, to suggest
connotare
to signify beyond principal meaning

conoid adj
conoide
conical

conoid n
conoide
geometry, solid

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
conquistare sconfiggere vincere
defeat in combat

conqueror /ˈkɑŋkəɹɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkəɹə/ n
conquistatore
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
conquista soggiogamento
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
consanguinità
a blood relationship

conscience /kɒnʃəns/ n
coscienza
moral sense

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
coscienzioso acribia
thorough, careful, or vigilant

conscientious objector n
obiettore di coscienza
someone refusing to fight in an armed conflict because of religious or moral principles

conscientiousness n
coscienziosità
state or characteristic of being conscientious

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ adj
cosciente
alert, awake
aware of one's own existence
conscio cosciente consapevole
aware of or alert to, sensitive to

consciously adv
coscientemente
in a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
coscienza conoscenza
awareness

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
coscritto soldato di leva
Draftee

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ v
arruolare
To enrol(l) compulsorily

conscription n
coscrizione arruolamento
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
concordanza dei tempi consecutio temporum
sequence of tenses

consecutively adv
consecutivamente
in a consecutive manner

consensual /kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ adj
consensuale
With consensus

consensus n
consenso
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
consenso
voluntary agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
consentire
to express willingness

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
conseguenza
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

consequently /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
di conseguenza
as a result or consequence

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
conservazione
(biology) gene sequences or structures that are not changed in evolution

conservatism n
conservatorismo
political philosophy that favors maintaining limited government involvement

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ adj
prudente conservatore
based on pessimistic assumptions
conservatore conservatrice
tending to resist change

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ n
conservatore conservatrice
political conservative

conservatoire n
conservatorio
school or educational institution that teaches music

conservatory n
conservatorio
school of music or drama

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
conservare
to save for later use

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ v
considerare
think about seriously

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ adj
considerabile
large in amount

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ adv
considerevolmente notevolmente sensibilmente
significantly

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
amichevole cordiale disponibile
thoughtful

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
considerazione
process of considering

consist /kənˈsɪst/ n
composizione configurazione formazione
sequence of railroad carriages or cars that form a unit

consist /kənˈsɪst/ /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ v
consistere comporsi configurarsi
to be composed (of)

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
consistenza
degree of viscosity of something
coerenza costanza
reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
conforme coerente compatibile
compatible, accordant
continuo costante
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

consistently adv
coerentemente
in a consistent manner

consociationalism n
consociativismo consociazionismo
political consociation

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
consolazione
act of consoling

consolation goal n
gol della bandiera

consonance n
consonanza
music harmony; agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ adj
consonante
Characterized by harmony or agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
consonante
letter
sound

consonantism n
consonantismo
consonant sounds of a language

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
consorte
husband, wife, companion or partner

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
consorzio
association or combination of businesses

conspiracism n
cospirazionismo complottismo

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
cospirazione
act of working in secret to obtain some goal

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
complottardo congiurato cospiratore congiurata cospiratrice
person who is part of a conspiracy

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
cospirativo cospiratorio
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators

constable /ˈkɑnstəbəl/ /ˈkʌnstəbəl/ n
agente (polizia) appuntato (carabinieri)
police officer rank

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
costante
unchanged through time
steady
consistently recurring over time

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
costante
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
science: property that does not change
that which is permanent or invariable

constantan n
costantana
allow of copper and nickel

constantly /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
costantemente
in a constant manner
in an invariable manner
recurring regularly

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
costellazione
formation of stars perceived as figure
modern astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions
image associated with a group of stars
wide, seemingly unlimited assortment
astrology: configuration of planets

consternate v
costernare
cause consternation in

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
costernazione
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay

constipation n
stitichezza stipsi
state of bowels

constituency n
circoscrizione
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent adj
costituente
authorized to make a constitution
being a part, or component of a whole

constituent n
elemento
functional element of a phrase or clause
elemento costitutivo
part, or component of a whole
elettore
resident of a place represented by an elected official

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
creare deputare nominare
to appoint, depute, or elect to an office; to make and empower
costituire creare formare
to cause to stand; to establish; to enact
costituire creare formare rappresentare
to make up; to compose; to form

constitution /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
costituzione
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions
legal document describing such a formal system
act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup
general health of a person

constitutional /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
costituzionale
conforming to the constitution
relating to the constitution

constitutional law n
diritto costituzionale
area of law

constitutional monarchy n
monarchia costituzionale
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

constitutionalism /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
costituzionalismo
belief in government under a written constitution

constitutionalist n
costituzionalista
who adheres to constitutionalism
who is specialist in constitutional law

constitutionality n
costituzionalità
(law) The status of being constitutional

constitutive adj
costitutivo
very important ; essential

constrain v
costringere
to force; to compel; to oblige
limitare
to keep within close bounds; to confine

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ n
vincolo
mathematics: condition to a solution
costrizione vincolo
something that constrains

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ n
costruzione
segment of DNA created artificially

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
costruire
build or form by assembling parts

constructed language n
lingua artificiale
an artificially created language

constructible adj
costruibile
capable of being constructed
suitable for constructing a building

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
costruzione
anything constructed
process of constructing

construction worker n
edile
employee working at a construction site

constructivism n
costruttivismo
movement in modern art

constructor n
costruttore
in object oriented programming: code that creates objects

consubstantial /ˌkɒnsəbˈstanʃəl/ adj
consostanziale consustanziale
of the same substance

consubstantiality n
consustanzialità
The quality of being consubstantial

consubstantiation /kɔn.sʌbs.tn̩.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
consustanziazione
an identity or union of substance

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
console
official who protects the interests of citizens
either of the two highest-ranking officials of the Roman republic

consulate /ˈkɑnsəlɨt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ n
consolato
the residency of a consul
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
consultarsi consultare
ask advice
consultare
transitive, to ask advice of; to seek the opinion of

consultancy n
consulenza
consulting firm

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ n
consulente
person or party that is consulted

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsuːm/ v
consumare
use up
destroy completely
eat

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ n
consumatore consumatrice
person purchasing goods

consumer price index n
indice prezzi al consumo
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consumerist adj
consumista
of or pertaining to consumerism

consumerist n
consumista
a proponent of consumerism

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
completo consumato
complete, perfect, absolute
consumato
highly skilled and experienced

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
complere completare
to bring something to completion
consumare
to make a marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
consumo
the amount consumed
the act of consuming something
consunzione deperimento
wasting-away of the human body through disease

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
contatto
an act of touching physically
an establishment of communication
someone with whom one is in communication
electrical: a device designed for repetitive connections

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
contattare
establish communication with

contact lens n
lente a contatto
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contagion /kənˈteɪdʒən/ n
contagio
transmission of a contagious disease

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
contagioso infettivo
of a disease, easily transmitted to others
capable of spreading a disease
contagioso
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others

contagiousness n
contagiosità propagabilità
state or condition of being contagious

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
contenere
To hold inside
To include as a part
To limit through restraint

containable adj
circoscrivibile contenibile
able to be contained

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
contenitore recipiente
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported

containerization n
containerizzazione
the act of containerizing

containerize v
containerizzare

contaminate /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
contaminare
To introduce impurities or foreign matter

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
contaminazione
The act or process of contaminating

contaminative adj
contaminante
that contaminates

contemn /kənˈtɛm/ v
disdegnare disprezzare
to treat or regard with contempt

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
contemplare considerare
think about something in a concentrated manner

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
contemporaneo coetaneo coevo
from the same time period
contemporaneo
modern

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ n
contemporaneo
someone living at the same time

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
disprezzo
a feeling or attitude

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ adj
biasimabile disdicevole disprezzabile riprovevole
deserving contempt

contemptuous /kənˈtɛm(p).tʃu.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/ adj
sprezzante sdegnoso
showing contempt

contemptuously /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/ adv
irrispettosamente sprezzantemente
in a disrespectful or discourteous manner

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ adj
contento
satisfied

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ n
contenuto
that which is contained
subject matter
the amount of material contained

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ v
soddisfare
satisfy

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
aggressivo bellicoso provocatore
given to struggling
controverso
marked by controversy

contentiously adv
litigiosamente polemicamente
In a contentious manner

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ n
concorso
competition

contestable adj
contrastabile oppugnabile
that which can be contested

context /ˈkɑːntɛkst/ /ˈkɒntɛkst/ n
contesto
text in which a word appears
circumstances or settings

contextual adj
contestuale
depending on context

contextualize v
contestualizzare
place in a context

contiguity /kɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
contiguità
state in which objects are physically touching

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ adj
contiguo
adjacent, neighboring
connected, touching, abutting
connecting without a break

continence n
astinenza continenza moderazione
moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence
continenza
voluntary control of urination and defecation

continent /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
continente
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental adj
continentale
of or relating to a continent or continents

continental drift n
deriva dei continenti
continental drift

continental shelf n
piattaforma continentale
the area of sea around a land mass

contingency /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n
contingenza
possibility; something which may or may not happen
quality of being contingent; unpredictability

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ adj
contingente accidentale casuale fortuito transitorio
possible, liable, incidental, casual

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ n
contingente quota reparto scaglione unità
a quota of troops
casualità eventualità imprevisto
an event which may or may not happen

contingentism /kənˈtɪn.dʒəntˌɪz.əm/ n
contingentismo
philosophy of contingency

continuation /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
continuazione
act or state of continuing

continuative adj
continuativo
pertaining to continuation

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
continuare
transitive: proceed
intransitive: resume

continued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
continuo
uninterrupted

continued fraction n
frazione continua
number theory

continuity /ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ n
continuità
notion in mathematics

continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
continuo
without break, cessation, or interruption in time
in mathematical analysis
without break, cessation, or interruption in space

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
continuo
continuous extent
set of real numbers

contoid /ˈkɒn.tɔɪd/ n
contoide
phonetic consonant

contortionist n
contorsionista
acrobat

contour /ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/ n
contorno profilo
outline, boundary or border

contour line n
isoipsa
line on a map

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
contrabbando
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹə.ˌbeɪs/ n
contrabbasso
part or section one octave lower than bass

contrabassoon n
controfagotto
contrabassoon

contraception n
contraccezione
use of a device or procedure

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
contratto
agreement that is legally binding
job governed by a specific agreement

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ v
contrarre
intransitive: draw together; shorten; lessen
gain or acquire (an illness)
contrattare
transitive: enter into a contract with

contractable adj
contraibile
capable of being contracted

contractible adj
contraibile contrattile
capable of contraction

contraction /kənˈtɹæk.ʃən/ /ˈkɒn.tɹæk.ʃən/ n
accorciamento
linguistics: process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme are lost or reduced
contrazione
reversible reduction in size

contractual adj
contrattuale
of or pertaining to a contract

contractualized adj
contrattualizzato
bound by a contract

contracture n
contrattura
abnormal contraction of a muscle

contradict /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ v
contradire
deny the truth of (a statement or statements)
deny the truth of statements made by (a person)

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
contraddizione
statement that contradicts itself
the logical incompatibility of opposing elements
act of contradicting
proposition that is false for all values of its variables

contradiction in terms n
contraddizione ossimoro
expression in which components contradict one another

contradictorily adv
contraddittoriamente
in a contradictory manner

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
contraddittorio
that contradicts something

contrafield n
controcampo
contrafield

contrail n
scia di condensazione
artificial cloud from jet aircraft

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
controindicazione
factor or symptom

contralto n
contralto
the lowest female voice

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ n
aggeggio congegno coso diavoleria
aggeggio
complicated and precarious machine
catorcio ferro vecchio trabiccolo
object referred to with irony, derision or contempt

contrarotating adj
controrotante

contrarotation n
controrotazione

contrary /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ adj
contrario opposto
opposed in nature

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
contrasto
difference between two objects, people or concepts

contrasting adj
contrastante
set in opposition

contraventional adj
contravvenzionale

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ v
contribuire
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
contributo
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole
contribuzione contributo
the act of contributing

contributor n
benefattore contribuente donatore
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause
collaboratore
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
aggeggio marchingegno
(mechanical) device to perform a certain task
accorgimento artefizio espediente sotterfugio stratagemma
elaborate means to accomplish an objective
carretta catorcio trabiccolo
something overly artful or artificial

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
architettare combinare complottare escogitare intrigare inventare
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
controllo autorità comando
authority
di controllo
in an experiment
comandi
machine

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
controllare dirigere influenzare
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control surface n
superficie di controllo timone timone di direzione (verticale) timone di profondità (orizzontale)
aeronautics

control tower n
torre di controllo
airport control tower

controlateral adj
controlaterale
on the other side

controllability n
controllabilità
quality of being controllable

controllable adj
dominabile frenabile raffrenabile
able to be controlled

controlled /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/ /kənˈtɹəʊld/ adj
controllato
resulting from a comparison

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
revisore
comptroller
controllo
mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine
controllore
person who controls something

controversial /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
controverso
arousing controversy

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ n
controversia
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
contumacia indocilità
disobedience, resistance to authority

contumelious /ˌkɑn.tʊˈmiː.li.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/ adj
sprezzante
rudely contemptuous; showing contumely

contumely /ˈkɒntjuːməli/ n
contumelia
offensive and abusive language or behaviour

contusion n
contusione
wound in which the skin is not broken

contusive adj
contusivo

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
dilemma enigma
difficult choice or decision
indovinello enigma rebus rompicapo
difficult question or riddle

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
conurbazione
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl

conure n
conuro
any of many New World parakeets of the genus Conurus

convallamarin n
convallamarina

convallarin n
convallarina

convection /kənˈvɛkʃən/ n
convezione
process of conveying something
transmission of heat by the circulation of currents
vertical movement of heat and moisture

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n
comodità
anything that makes for an easier life
a tempo debito
convenient time
bagno pubblico
public toilet
conveniente
quality of being suitable, useful or convenient

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ adj
conveniente comodo
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ n
convento
religious community of especially nuns

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
convenzione
meeting or a gathering
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour
agreement, contract or pact
treaty

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənl/ adj
convenzionale
ordinary, commonplace

conventionalism n
convenzionalismo
Adherence to social conventions

conventionally adv
convenzionalmente
by convention

convergence /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
convergenza
the act of converging
the process of approaching some limiting value

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
conversazione dialogo discorso
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
conversare
to engage in conversation

conversely /kənˈvɜːsli/ /kənˈvɝsli/ adv
per converso
with a reversed relationship

conversion /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ n
conversione
the act of having converted something or someone
(rugby) A free kick
The result of a chemical reaction wherein the molecule changes form

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ v
convertire
transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product
change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another
exchange for (something) of equal value
express (a quantity) in alternative units

convertible mark n
marco convertibile
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /ˈkɑnvɛks/ /ˈkɒnvɛks/ adj
convesso
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle

convex hull n
inviluppo convesso involucro convesso
convex set of points

convexity n
convessità
state of being convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
trasportare
to carry
comunicare esprimere
to communicate
trasferire
to transfer legal rights

conveyor belt n
nastro trasportatore
continuous band moved to transport objects

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ n
carcerato condannato
person convicted of a crime
deportato
person deported to a penal colony

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
condannare
to find guilty

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ n
convinzione
firmly held belief
condanna
judgement of guilt

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
convincere
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
concludente convincente
effective as proof or evidence

convoluted /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ adj
complicato contorto intricato involuto labirintico tortuoso
complex
accartocciato appallottolato convoluto spiegazzato
having numerous overlapping coils or folds

convolvulus n
convolvolo
plants of the genus Convolvulus

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
convoglio
merchant ships sailing in company under the protection of naval vessels
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort

convulsive /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ adj
convulsivo
having or producing convulsions

convulsively adv
convulsivamente
in a convulsive manner

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
cuccu
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
tubare grugare tortoreggiare
to make a soft murmuring sound

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ n
cuoco cuoca
a person who prepares food

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ v
cuocere
to become ready for eating
cuocere cucinare
to prepare (food) for eating
cucinare
to prepare food

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
ricettario
book of cooking recipes

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
cotto cucinato
of food, that has been prepared by cooking

cookery /ˈkʊkəɹi/ n
cucina
art and practice of preparing food for consumption

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ n
biscotto
small, flat baked good

cookie jar n
biscottiera
a vessel for storing food

cooking /ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/ n
cucina
the process of preparing food by using heat

cooking pot n
calderone cuccuma marmitta paiolo pentola tegame
any cooking vessel

cooking utensil n
attrezzo da cucina
utensil used for food

cool /kuːl/ adj
fresco leggero termico
allowing or suggesting heat relief
a posto accettabile
colloquial: all right, acceptable
ganzo
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
figo
colloquial: in fashion
calmo imperturbabile tranquillo
colloquial: not upset
disinvolto figo in gamba sicuro di se
colloquial: of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave in any situation
freddo fresco
having a slightly low temperature
freddo calmo imperturbabile tranquillo
not showing emotion, calm
distaccato indifferente scettico
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical

coolant /ˈkuːlənt/ n
refrigerante
a fluid

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ n
congelatore freezer ghiacciaia
anything which cools
ghiacciaia termos thermos
insulated bin or box to keep food cold while picnicking or camping

cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ n
raffreddamento
refrigeration
decrease in temperature

cooling tower n
torre di raffreddamento
tower-shaped building in which warm water is cooled by evaporation

coop /kuːp/ n
pollaio stia
enclosure for birds

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
bottaio
craftsman

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
cooperare
to work together

cooperation /kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/ n
cooperazione
act of cooperating or being cooperative

cooperative adj
cooperativo
ready to work with another

cooperative n
cooperativa
type of company

coorbital adj
co-orbitale coorbitale
sharing an orbit

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ n
coordinata
(mathematics, cartography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure․
coordinati
coordinated clothes

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ v
coordinare
to synchronize

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
coordinazione
The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect

coordinator n
coordinatore coordinatrice
One who coordinates

coot /kuːt/ n
folaga
bird

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ n
sbirro poliziotto piedipiatti secondino
police officer

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ v
afferrare catturare prendere
to capture, to take (informal)

cop a feel v
palpeggiare
to stealthily fondle someone

cop on /kɒp ɒn/ v
comportarsi da adulto crescere
to behave, grow up

cop-out n
fannullone irresponsabile lavativo scansafatiche
a person who cops out
pretesto scusa
an excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty
furbata
avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty

copaiba n
copaive
oleoresin

copal /ˈkoʊpəl/ /ˈkəʊp(ə)l/ n
copale
tree resin

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
copernicio
chemical element

copilot n
copilota
relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft

coping n
capezzata cimasa copertina
The top layer of a brick wall, especially one that slopes in order to throw off water

copious /ˈkoʊpi.əs/ adj
copioso

coplanar /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ adj
complanare
geometry: within the same plane

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ n
rame
chemical element Cu
poliziotto agente di polizia
slang: a policeman

coppersmith n
fabbro di rame
person

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
bosco ceduo
grove of small growth

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ n
copra
dried kernel of coconut

copresence n
compresenza
situation of being copresent

copresent adj
compresente
present along with others

coproducer n
coproduttore
coproducer

copropraxia n
coproprassia

copse /kɒps/ n
boschetto bosco ceduo fratta macchia
thicket of small trees or shrubs

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ n
copula
grammar: linking kind of word

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
copia replica
imitation, sometimes of inferior quality
copia
result of copying
printed edition of a book or magazine
genetics: result of gene or chromosomal duplication
marketing: output of copywriter

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
imitare copiare
imitate
copiare
produce something identical
place a copy in memory
ricevere
radio term

copy and paste v
copiaincollare
to copy and paste

copyable adj
copiabile
able to be copied

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
diritto d'autore copyright
right to publish

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ v
tutelare i [[diritti d'autore]] tutelare i copyright
obtain a copyright
porre sotto copyright
place under a copyright

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ n
redattore
person who writes advertising copy

coquettish adj
civettuolo
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
corno inglese
woodwind instrument

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ adj
corallina corallino
made of coral

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
corallo
substance
colony

coral reef n
barriera corallina
mound or hummock of coral

coraller n
corallaro
person who collects coral

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
cordone
length of twisted strands

cordeliere n
cordelliera

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ adj
cordiale
radiating warmth and friendliness

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ n
cordiale
liqueur

cordierite n
cordierite
a cyclosilicate

cordon sanitaire /ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/ n
cordone sanitario
a barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ n
nucleo
caparra
automotive: deposit of a rebuilt part
anima
center or inner part
nocciolo
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
heart of a thing
essenza
most important part of a thing
turno
miner's underground shift

corgi /ˈkɔɹɡi/ /ˈkɔːɡi/ n
corgi
breed of dog

coriaceous adj
coriaceo
leathery

coriander /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ n
coriandolo
Coriandrum sativum plant

cork /kɔɹk/ n
sughero
bark of the cork oak
turacciolo sughero
bottle stopper

cork oak n
sughero sughera
a type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪdʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ n
diritto di tappo
fee charged by restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
cavatappi
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork

corm n
cormo
underground stem of a plant

cormorant /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
cormorano marangone
seabird

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
grano
grain or seed of a cereal crop
callo durone
type of callus

corn bunting n
strillozzo
bird

corn dog n
corn dog
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried

corn flakes n
fiocchi di mais
breakfast cereal

corn on the cob n
pannocchia bollita
cooked ears of corn

corn poppy n
papavero rosolaccio
Papaver rhoeas

corn salad n
dolcetta valerianella
a plant

corncob /ˈkɔɹnkɒb/ /ˈkɔːnkɒb/ [ˈkɔɹnkɑb] n
pannocchia tutolo
core of an ear of corn

corncockle n
agrostemma
plant of the genus Agrostemma

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ n
re di quaglie gallinella terrestre
the bird Crex crex

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ n
cornea
layer forming the front of the eye

cornel n
corniola
fruit
corniolo
tree

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
angolo sporgente pietra d'angolo sporgenza
projection into space of an angular solid
angolo
space in the angle between converging lines or walls
intersection of two streets

corner flag n
bandierina d'angolo
flag marking the corner of a playing field

corner kick n
calcio d'angolo
in soccer

cornerstone n
pietra angolare
ceremonial stone

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
cono di cialda
cornetta
musical instrument

cornetist n
cornettista

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
cornetto
wind instrument

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/ n
fiordaliso
Centaurea cyanus

cornice n
cornice cornicione
horizontal architectural element

corniche /kɔːɹˈniːʃ/ /kɔːˈniːʃ/ n
lungomare

cornrow n
treccine aderenti
braided hair close to the scalp

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ adj
sdolcinato
excessively sentimental

corolla n
corolla
whorl of a flower

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
corollario
proposition which follows easily

corolline adj
corollino
of or pertaining to a corolla

corona /kəˈɹoʊnə/ n
corona
botany
crown
of a star

coronal /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
coronale
produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ n
coronale
consonant produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal mass ejection n
espulsione di massa coronale
coronal mass ejection

coronary artery n
arteria coronaria
artery

coronary heart disease n
coronaropatia
disease of the heart

coronation /ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/ n
incoronazione coronazione
the act or solemnity of crowning

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coronene n
coronene

corotational adj
corotazionale
that rotates in conjunction wit another body

corporal /ˈkɔɹ.pɝ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
caporale
military rank

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
società anonima società per azioni
public limited company

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ n
corpo genio
battlefield formation
corpo
group of people

corpse /ˈkoːps/ /ˈkɔɹps/ /ˈkɔːps/ n
cadavere corpo
dead body

corpulence n
corpulenza
state or characteristic of being corpulent

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
corpus
linguistics: collection of writings

corpus callosum n
corpo calloso
Band of nerves connecting hemispheres

corpus delicti n
corpo del reato
the evidence

corpus luteum n
corpo luteo
yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle

corpuscle /ˈkɔɹˌpʌsəl/ /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ n
corpuscolo corpuzzo
A minute particle

corpuscular adj
corpuscolare
of or pertaining to, or composed of corpuscles

corral /kəˈɹæl/ n
recinto
enclosure for livestock

corral /kəˈɹæl/ v
riunire
capture or round up

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
corretto esatto
free from error
corretto ineccepibile
with good manners

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
correggere emendare rettificare
To make something wrong become right
correggere precisare puntualizzare
to inform someone of their error

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
correzione
act of correcting
substitution for an error or mistake
amount or quantity added or subtracted so as to correct
punishment

correction fluid n
bianchetto
fluid for masking textual errors

correctly /kəˈɹɛktli/ adv
correttamente
in a correct manner

correlate /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
correlare
To be related by a correlation

correlation /kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɔɹəˈleɪʃən/ n
correlazione
measure of relationship
a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
corrispondere
to be equivalent or similar
to exchange messages

correspondence /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/ n
corrispondenza
newspaper or news stories generally
reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially by letters
postal or other written communications
agreement of situations or objects with an expected outcome

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
corrispondente
that have a similar relationship

corridor /ˈkɒɹɪˌdɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
corridoio aereo
airspace
corridoio
narrow hall or passage

corrie /kɒɹi/ n
circo
geographical feature of glaciation

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/ n
refuso
error that is to be corrected in a printed work

corrivation n
corrivazione
concentration of waters

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ v
corrodere
to eat away

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
corrosione

corrugated adj
corrugato
ondulato
marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows

corrugator supercilii n
corrugatore del sopracciglio muscolo corrugatore del sopracciglio
muscle

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
corrotto
in a depraved state

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
corrompere
to change from good to bad

corruptible adj
corrompibile corruttibile

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
corruzione
seeking bribes
the act of impairing integrity

corsac fox n
volpe corsac
Vulpes corsac

corsair /ˈkɔːsɛː/ n
bucaniere corsaro filibustiere pirata
privateersman or pirate

corseque n
corsesca
pole weapon

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
corsetto
woman's garment

corticonuclear adj
corticonucleare
Of or pertaining to the cerebral cortex and the motor nuclei

corticosteroid n
corticosteroide
corticosteroid

corticotropic adj
corticotropo
that stimulates the adrenal cortex

cortisol n
cortisolo
the steroid hormone hydrocortisone

cortisone n
cortisone
corticosteroid hormone

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
corindone
mineral

coruscation n
corruscazione
sudden display of brilliance

corvette n
corvetta
modern warship
warship of 17th-18th century

corymb /ˈkɒɹɪmb/ n
corimbo
cluster of flowers

coryza /kəˈɹɑɪ̯.zə/ n
coriza
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity

coset n
classe laterale
result of applying group operation with fixed element from the parent group on each element of a subgroup

cosign /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ v
cofirmare
to sign a document jointly with another person

cosignatory adj
cofirmatario
signed jointly

cosignatory n
cofirmatario
any of several people who sign a document together

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
coseno
trigonometric function

cosmetologist n
cosmetista cosmetologa cosmetologo estetista visagista
person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
cosmico
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe

cosmic ray n
radiazione cosmica
cosmic radiation
raggio cosmico
energetic particle

cosmo- prefix
cosmo-
universe, world

cosmochemistry n
cosmochimica
branch of chemistry

cosmodrome n
cosmodromo
a site for launching spacecraft

cosmogony /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ n
cosmogonia
the study of the origin of the universe

cosmographic adj
cosmografico
of or pertaining to cosmography

cosmological adj
cosmologico
of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmology n
cosmologia
study of the physical universe

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ n
cosmonauta
an astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ adj
cosmopolita
at ease in any part of the world
composed of people from all over the world
growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɑz.məs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
cosmo
the universe

cosmotron n
cosmotrone
proton synchrotron

cosplay /ˈkɑspleɪ/ /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒspleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
cosplay
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cosplay /ˈkɑspleɪ/ /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒspleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ v
fare un cosplay
to costume oneself as a character

cosset /ˈkɒsɪt/ v
coccolare
to treat like a pet

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
costo spesa
amount of money spent for a purpose

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
costare
to incur a charge, a price

costal /ˈkɑstl̩/ /ˈkɒstl̩/ adj
costale
pertaining to a rib

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
costoso caro
expensive

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ n
costume
dress of a particular country, period or people

cosubstrate n
cosubstrato
coenzyme

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
accogliente
affording comfort and warmth

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [kʰat̚] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] n
lettino culla greppia presepe
bed for children
branda lettino da campo
portable or temporary bed
capanna riparo stabbio stalla
cover or sheath
ditale
finger cover to prevent static discharge
capanna casolare casupola
homestead

cotidal adj
cotidale
relating to locations where tides occur at the same time of the day

cottage /ˈkɑtədʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪdʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ n
casolare rustico
A small house; a cot; a hut

cottage cheese n
fiocchi di latte
cheese curd product

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ adj
di cotone
made of cotton

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ n
cotone
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
(di) cotone cotone
fabric

cotton swab n
bastoncino cotonato cotton fioc nettaorecchi pulisciorecchi
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ n
ovatta bambagia cotone idrofilo
absorbent cotton
bambagia cotone
raw fibers of cotton

cotyledon /kɒtɪˈliːdn̩/ /ˌkɑtl̩ˈiːdn̩/ n
cotiledone
leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant

couch /kaʊtʃ/ n
divano sofà canapè
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch /kaʊtʃ/ v
sdraiarsi
lie down (on a couch)

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ n
gramigna
species of grass

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡə/ n
puma
Puma concolor

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
tosse
condition
tosse colpo di tosse
expulsion of air from the lungs

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
tossire
make a noise like a cough
push air from the lungs

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
posso vedere il menu, per favore?
said to ask for a menu

couldn't care less v
fottersene fregarsene infischiarsene non me ne può fregar di meno sbattersene
to lack interest

coulisse /kuːˈliːs/ n
incavo scanalatura
piece of timber
quinta
side scene

coulomb /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ n
coulomb
unit of electrical charge

coumarin /ˈkuːməɹɪn/ n
cumarina
aromatic compound

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
consiglio
committee that leads or governs

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
consiglio
advice
avvocato
lawyer

count /kaʊnt/ n
calcolo conteggio conto
the act of counting
numero totale
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set
conte
ruler of a county (male)

count /kaʊnt/ v
contare
to enumerate or determine number
to be of significance; to matter

count angels on pinheads v
discutere del sesso degli angeli
to spend time on fruitless intellectual matters

count on v
contare
rely upon, trust, or expect

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
enumerabile
capable of being counted, having a quantity
numerabile
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article
contabile finito o numerabile
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers

countable set n
insieme numerabile
set that is countable

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
conto alla rovescia
a count backward to the time of some event

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] n
espressione apparenza sembianza
face

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ adv
contro
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
contatore
computing: variable etc. for keeping count
object used in counting
bancone
table or board on which business is transacted

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ v
contraddire
to contradict, oppose
contrastare
to take action in response to

counter- prefix
contro-
in opposition to

counter-attack n
contrattacco
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
contrattaccare
attack in response to an attack by opponents

counter-ermine n
contrarmellino

counter-offensive n
controffensiva
attack made in response to a previous offensive

counter-rampant adj
controrampante

counterbore n
accecatoio accecatura svasatura
recess-machining tool

counterclaim n
controreclamo controrichiesta
a suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint

counterculture n
controcultura
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture

countercurrent n
controcorrente corrente contraria
Current that flows against the prevailing one

counterelectromotive adj
controelettromotrice
describing the force of the voltage in an inductive circuit

counterespionage n
controspionaggio
activities to prevent spying

counterexample n
controesempio
instance of the falsity

counterfacade n
controfacciata

counterfactual /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/ adj
controfattuale
contrary to the facts

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
contraffazione falso
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine
unauthentic

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
falso contraffazione imitazione
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
contraffare falsificare
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

counterfeiter n
falsario contraffattore
a person who counterfeits

counterflory adj
contrafiordalisato contrafiorito

counterfoil n
matrice
the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record

counterinterpretation n
controinterpretazione

countermand /ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/ /ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/ n
contrordine
an order to the contrary of a previous one

countermarch n
contromarcia
a march back along the same route

countermarch v
contromarciare
to march back along the same route

counterpoint n
contrappunto
(music) a melody added to an existing one

counterpower n
contropotere

counterproductive adj
controproducente
more of a hindrance than a help

countersign v
controfirmare
add a second signature

countersink n
accecatoio accecatura alesatura svasatura
a conical recess machined around a hole

countersink v
accecare svasare
to create a conical recess

countersteer v
controsterzare
steer a vehicle in the opposite direction

countersubject n
controsoggetto
countersubject

countertendency n
controtendenza
contrary tendency

countertenor n
controtenore
contraltista
adult male singer

counterweight n
contrappeso
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something

countess /ˈkaʊntɨs/ n
contessa
wife of a count or earl

counting glass n
contafili
magnifying glass used to count the density of threads

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
innumerevole incalcolabile innumerabile
too many to count, innumerable

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ adj
rurale
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ n
paese stato nazione patria
nation state
paese landa
region of land
campagna campo
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city

country bumpkin n
buzzurro
unsophisticated person from a rural area

country music n
liscio musica da ballo
style of music

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
connazionale
somebody from one's own country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
campagna
a rural area, or the rural part of a larger area
a rural landscape

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
contea
administrative region of various countries
contea contado
land ruled by a count or countess

county council n
giunta provinciale
administrative body of a county

coup d'état /ˌkuː.dəˈteɪ/ /ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ n
colpo di stato
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹæs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ n
colpo di grazia
final blow

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
paio
a small number of
coppia paio
two of the same kind considered together
coppia
two partners

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
accoppiare agganciare
to join together

coupon /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ n
cedola
interest payment made or due on a bond

courage /ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ n
coraggio
quality of a confident character
ability to do frightening things

courageous /kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
coraggioso
of an action, that requires courage

courgette /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɹˈʒɛt/ n
zucchino zucchina
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
corriere
person who delivers messages
company that delivers messages

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ n
itinerario percorso
itinerary of a race
corso
learning program
fila
masonry: row of bricks
rotta corso
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel
intended passage of voyage
traiettoria
sports: trajectory of a ball etc.
pietanza portata
stage of a meal

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ v
scorrere
Flow
braccare
Pursue

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
cortile corte
enclosed space; a courtyard
corte tribunale
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered
campo
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games
corte
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
corteggiare fare la corte
to attempt to win over

court jester n
buffone affabulatore affabulatrice buffone di corte giullare
person who amused a medieval court

court of cassation n
corte suprema di cassazione
the highest court of appeal

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
cortese
showing regard for others

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ n
prostituta
high-status prostitute
cortigiana
woman of court

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
cortesia
polite behavior
polite gesture or remark
consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence

courthouse n
palazzo di giustizia
public building housing courts of law

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
cortigiano
attendant at a royal court

courtliness n
cortigianeria
the quality of being courtly

courtly love n
amor cortese

courtroom n
aula sala d'udienza
room where a judge presides

courtship /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/ n
corteggiamento
act of wooing in love

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
cortile corte
unroofed walled area

couscoussier n
couscoussiera

cousin /ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ən] n
cugino cugina
nephew or niece of a parent

cousinship n
cuginanza
state of being cousins

covalent /koʊˈveɪlənt/ adj
covalente
containing or characterized by a covalent bond

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ n
legame covalente
bond in which atoms are connected by shared pairs of electrons

covalently adv
covalentemente
using covalent bonds

covariance n
covarianza
statistical measure

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ n
calanca
small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
alleanza patto accordo solenne contratto convenzione
binding agreement
clausola accessoria clausola secondaria
incidental clause

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ v
concludere contrarre convenire sottoscrivere stilare un accordo stipulare
to enter a formal agreement
accordarsi allearsi convenzionarsi impegnarsi
to enter into a covenant

coventrate v
coventrizzare
devastate by heavy bombing

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
coperto copertura finanziaria finanziamento
cover charge
mascheramento sotto copertura
espionage: persona maintained by an operative
copertina
front and back of a book or a magazine
copertura nascondiglio
hiding
assicurazione copertura copertura assicurativa garanzia polizza
insurance contract
coperchio coperto
lid
barriera copertura difesa protezione sbarramento
military: solid object that provides protection from enemy fire
busta primo giorno di emissione
philately: complete envelope
coperto
setting at a restaurant table
copriletto coperta lenzuolo piano
top sheet

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
accoppiare coprire montare
copulate (of animals)
coprire
protect by shooting
discuss, mention, deal with
provide enough money for
coprire nascondere
to conceal or protect

cover charge n
coperto pane e coperto
amount of money added to a restaurant bill in lieu of tips
ingresso
amount of money to be paid for entering a bar or restaurant

cover letter n
lettera di presentazione
letter to introduce a document

cover someone's ass v
pararsi il culo
ensure that a person is not blamed or punished

cover version n
cover riedizione
rerecording of a song

cover-up n
copertura insabbiamento occultamento
attempt to conceal or disguise a wrongdoing or a mistake

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
copertura
average number of reads representing a given nucleotide

coverall n
tuta
loose-fitting garment

covered /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ adj
coperto
overlaid or enclosed within something

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
bramare concupire
to wish for with eagerness

coveted adj
agognato ambito desiderato
highly sought-after

covey /ˈkʌvi/ n
covata nidiata
A brood of partridges, grouse, etc.
covata nidiata stormo
A group of 8–12 (or more) quail
comitiva gruppo raggruppamento
A party or group (of persons or things)
tipo tizio
slang: a man

cow /kaʊ/ n
bovino vacca
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age
vacca stronza bastarda
derogatory: despicable woman
vacca mucca
female domesticated ox or other bovine
vacca mucca femmina elefantessa
female of various species of mammal

cow eyes n
occhi vitulini
a secretive, pining look, or humble doting glance

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
codardo pusillanime vigliacco vile coniglio
a person who lacks courage

cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
codardia vigliaccheria pusillanimità viltà
the lack of courage

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
vigliacco codardo pusillanime vile
showing cowardice

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adv
pusillanimamente vigliaccamente vilmente
in the manner of a coward

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
campanaccio
musical instrument

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ n
vaccaio mandriano vaccaro
person who tends cattle

cowgirl n
mandriana
A woman who tends free-range cattle

cowherd n
vaccaio boaro bovaro
a person who herds cattle

cowl /kaʊl/ n
cappuccio
monk's hood or robe

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ n
ciuffo ribelle ritrosa
unruly lock of hair

coworker n
collega
somebody with whom one works

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ n
ciprea
any member of the genus Cypraea

cowshed n
stalla
place for cows

coxitis n
coxite
inflammation of the hip joint

coxless adj
due senza
not having a cox

coxswain /ˈkɑk.s(ə)n/ /ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/ /ˈkɒkˌsweɪn/ n
nocchiere timoniere nocchiero
a crew member in a rowing team who gives the rhythm
timoniere
crew member who helms a boat

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
schivo
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest
timido
bashful, shy
modesto
reluctant to give details about something sensitive

coyote /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊti/ n
coyote coiote
canine

coypu n
nutria castorino
Myocastor coypus

crab /kɹæb/ n
granchio
crustacean
piattola pidocchio del pube
informal: infestation of pubic lice

crab canon n
canone cancrizzante
crab canon

crab louse n
pidocchio del pube piattola
insect

crack /kɹæk/ n
crepito picchiettio scricchiolio stecca strepitio
any sharp sound
fessura spiraglio
narrow opening
schiocco scrocchio
sharp sound made when solid material breaks
apprezzamento appunto spiritosaggine
sharply humorous comment
crepa fessura intercapedine
thin space opened in a previously solid material
crack
variety of cocaine
fessa
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents)

crack /kɹæk/ v
mutare
of boy's voice: to alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering
rompere
of voice: to change rapidly in register
dare di matto impazzire
to become debilitated by psychological pressure
frantumare sbriciolare
to break apart under pressure
scindere scomporre
to break down, especially with the application of heat
crepitare schioccare stonare
to cause to make a sharp sound
aggirare craccare eludere violare
to circumvent software restrictions
fendere frantumare spaccare spezzare
to form cracks
schioccare
to make a cracking sound
stappare
to open a canned beverage etc.
aggirare disattivare eludere forzare
to overcome a security system or a component
fare una battuta
to tell (a joke)

crackdown n
giro di vite misura restrittiva repressione
increased enforcement

crackle n
crepitio scoppiettio
a fizzing, popping sound

crackle v
crepitare
make a fizzing sound

crackpot adj
folle
eccentric or impractical

crackpot n
folle svitato
crazy person

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
culla
figuratively: place of origin
oscillating bed for a baby
figuratively: infancy, or very early life

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
cullare
to rock (a baby to sleep)

cradle cap n
crosta lattea
form of seborrheic dermatitis

craftiness n
astuzia
skill in deception, slyness

craftsman n
artefice
male artisan

crafty /ˈkɹæfti/ /ˈkɹɑːfti/ adj
furbo
cunning, wily
destro fantasioso ingegnoso
dexterous

crag /kɹæɡ/ n
bric bricco costone dirupo precipizio strapiombo
a rocky outcrop

cram /kɹæm/ v
stivare
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
crampo
painful contraction of a muscle
calco forma stampo
piece of wood used to shape boot

cramp /kɹæmp/ v
contrarre paralizzare
to contract painfully and uncontrollably
atrofizzare bloccare inibire paralizzare
to prohibit movement or expression
limitare
to restrain to a specific physical position

cramponned adj
cramponato

cranberry /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
ossicocco mirtillo palustre
berry

cranberry juice n
succo di mirtillo
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
gru
bird
machinery

crane /kɹeɪn/ v
allungare (il collo)
to extend (one's neck)

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
tipula
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranial /ˈkɹeɪni.əl/ adj
cranico
of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull

cranial nerve n
nervo cranico nervo encefalico
nerve

craniectomy n
craniectomia
surgical procedure

craniology n
craniologia
the study of the physical characteristics of the human skull

craniotomy n
craniotomia
surgical procedure

cranium /ˈkɹeɪni.əm/ n
cranio
(anatomy) braincase or neurocranium
upper part of skull without the mandible

cranked adj
a gomito
Formed with, or having, a crank

crankset n
guarnitura

crap /kɹæp/ n
merda cacca escrementi schifezza
feces
crusca
husk of grain
cacata cagata cazzata sciocchezza stronzata
nonsense
cesso ciofeca porcheria schifezza schifo
something of poor quality

crape myrtle n
lagerstroemia
tree

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
blocco
computer malfunction
fracasso
loud sound
crollo
sudden large decline of business
incidente scontro
vehicle accident

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
imbucarsi
slang: to turn up without having been invited

crash course n
corso accelerato
quick, intense course

crasis /ˈkɹeɪsɪs/ n
crasi
contraction of a vowel at the end of a word with the start of the next word

crass /kɹæs/ adj
grossolano
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
cesto
box or basket

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
cratere
astronomy: hemispherical pit
geology: opening of a volcano
pit left by an explosion

crave /kɹeɪv/ n
desiderare
to want strongly

craving /ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ n
brama
strong desire; yearning

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ n
crawl
swimming stroke

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
strisciare gattonare
to move along the ground
nuotare a crawl
to swim using crawl stroke
brulicare
to teem or swarm

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
gambero gambero di fiume aragosta
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ n
pastello
colored chalk or wax

craze /kɹeɪz/ v
impazzire
to be crazed, or to act or appear as one that is crazed; to rave; to become insane

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adj
pazzo matto
insane, demented
pazzo
out of control

creak /kɹiːk/ n
cric scricchiolio
the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking

creak /kɹiːk/ v
scricchiolare
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound

cream /kɹiːm/ n
crema
colour
panna crema
oily part of milk
crema panna
product to apply to the skin
the best part
sbobba
vulgar: semen

cream of tartar n
cremortartaro
potassium hydrogen tartrate

cream puff n
bignè bignè alla crema bignè alla panna
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard

cream-colored courser n
corrione biondo
Cursorius cursor

creamometer n
cremometro
instrument

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ adj
cremoso cremosa
of any liquid, having the texture of cream
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream

crease /kɹiːs/ n
cordonatura grinza piega
mark made by folding

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
creare
to put into existence
to design, invest with a new form, shape etc.

creatine kinase n
creatinchinasi
enzyme

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
creato creazione
(Biblical) all which exists
creazione
act of creation
something created such as an invention or artwork

creationism n
creazionismo
any creationary theory or belief system

creationist adj
creazionista creazionistico
of or relating to creationism

creationist n
creazionista
a proponent or supporter of creationism

creationistic adj
creazionista creazionistico
of or pertaining to creationism

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
creativo
original, expressive, and imaginative
having the ability to create

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ n
creativo creativa
person directly involved in a creative marketing process

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
creatore
one who creates
the deity that created the world

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/ n
creatura
living being

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
riconoscimento
acknowledgement of a contribution
credito
privilege of delayed payment
accounting: amount added to an account
recognition and respect
reliance on the truth of something said or done
crediti titoli di coda titoli di testa
written title shown with a film or video

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
accreditare riconoscere
to acknowledge a contribution
accreditare mettere in conto
to add to an account
accreditare avvalorare convalidare corroborare
to believe

credit card n
carta di credito
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services

credit transfer n
bancogiro bonifico giroconto trasferimento bancario
method of payment

creditee n
accreditatario

creditor n
creditore
a person to whom a debt is owed

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
credo
that which is believed

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ n
calanca
small inlet or bay
ruscello rivo
stream of water

creel /kɹiːl/ n
nassa
osier basket to hold fish

creep /kɹiːp/ n
scollamento
geology: imperceptible downslope movement of surface
antipatico lecchino ruffiano
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person
strisciare
movement of something that creeps
deriva scorrimento spostamento
slight displacement

creep /kɹiːp/ v
abbarbicarsi
to grow across a surface rather than upwards

creeper /ˈkɹipɚ/ n
girello
device for children
ancorotto raffio rampino
grapnel
persona che si muove furtivamente persona che si trascina
person or thing that creeps
pianta rampicante pianta strisciante
plant

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
angosciante inquietante
producing a fearful sensation

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
cremare
incinerate a body

cremation n
cremazione
burning

crematorium /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
crematorio
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenate /ˈkɹiː.neɪt/ adj
crenato
scalloped

crenate /ˈkɹiː.neɪt/ n
crenato
salt or ester of crenic acid

crenic acid n
acido crenico
any of a group of poorly characterized acids found in humus

crenotherapy n
crenoterapia
therapeutic use of mud, mineral waters and steam

creodont n
creodonto
member of Creodonta

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
creolo
lect formed from two languages

creolin n
creolina
fraction of coal tar containing cresols

creosol n
creosolo
2-methoxy-4-methylphenol

crepe /kɹeɪp/ n
crespo
crinkled fabric
crespella frittella
very thin pancake

crepe rubber n
para
type of rubber

creperie n
creperia
restaurant that specializes in crêpes

crepon n
crépon
thin fabric made from silk or fine wool

crepuscular /kɹəˈpʌskjələɹ/ /kɹɪˈpʌskjʊlə/ adj
crepuscolare
active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight
of or relating to twilight

crepuscule /ˈkɹɛpʊskjuːl/ n
crepuscolo
twilight

crescendo /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ n
crescendo
music: instruction to play gradually more loudly
figuratively: gradual increase

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ adj
crescente
marked by an increase

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ n
cornetto
curved pastry
crescente mezzaluna falce
figure of the moon

crescent moon n
congiunzione fase di novilunio luna crescente
the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter

cress /kɹɛs/ n
crescione
a plant

crest /kɹɛst/ n
cresta
animal’s or bird’s tuft
ridge or top of a wave
summit
cimiero timbro
heraldic bearing
crine criniera
horse's neck
cimiero cresta
plume or decoration on a helmet

crested tit n
cincia dal ciuffo
bird of the tit family

cretin /ˈkɹiːtən/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
cretino
pejorative: an idiot
person who fails to develop due to congenital hypothyroidism

cretinous adj
cretina cretino
very stupid

crevasse /kɹəˈvæs/ n
crepaccio
a crack or fissure in a glacier or snow field

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
crepa fenditura fessura
narrow crack

crew /kɹuː/ n
staff troupe
arts: non-actor members of a theatrical stage production
equipaggio squadra
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment
squadra
group of people working on common task
banda cricca folla gente
informal: group of friends or associates
equipaggio ciurma
non-officer nautical personnel

crew cut n
taglio a spazzola
a haircut

crib /kɹɪb/ n
culla lettino a sponde alte
a baby’s bed with high sides
greppia mangiatoia
a feeding trough for animals

cribrose adj
cribroso
perforated like a sieve

cricetid /kɹɪˈsɛtɪd/ n
criceto
member of the Cricetidae family

crick n
torcicollo
muscular cramp or spasm

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ n
grillo
insect
fair play
fair and sportsmanlike act
cricket
game

cricothyrotomy n
coniotomia cricotiroidotomia
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crikey /kɹaɪki/ interjection
alla faccia cribbio dannazione osteria perbacco
exclamation of astonishment

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
criminalità
practice or habit of committing crimes
crimine delitto reato
specific act committed in violation of the law

crime against humanity n
crimine contro l'umanità
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against a body of people

crime doesn't pay /kɹaɪm ˈdʌzˌənt peɪ/ proverb
il crimine non paga
if you a commit a crime you will most likely be punished for it

crime scene n
scena del crimine
location of a crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ adj
criminale delittuoso
criminale
being against the law
guilty of breaking the law

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ n
criminale delinquente
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law

criminal law n
diritto penale
area of law

criminality n
criminalità
state of being criminal

criminalize v
criminalizzare
to treat as a criminal
to make something be a crime

crimini n
champignon
mushroom

criminological adj
criminologico
of or pertaining to criminology

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
criminologa criminologo
person who practices criminology

criminology n
criminologia
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
cremisi
having a deep red colour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
cremisi granata
deep, slightly bluish red

cringe /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ n
raggomitolamento
A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling

cringe /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ v
raggomitolarsi rannicchiarsi
To shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ n
storpio storpia
person who has severe impairment in physical abilities

crippled adj
storpio zoppo
having a physical impediment

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
crisi
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved
sudden change in the course of a disease

crisp /kɹɪsp/ adj
croccante
curling in stiff ringlets

crisscross adv
incrociarsi intersecarsi
crossing one another

cristate adj
crestato
having a crest

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
criterio
standard for comparison and judgment

critical mass n
massa critica
amount of fissile material needed to a nuclear chain reaction

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
critica
act of criticising

criticizable adj
criticabile
able to be criticized

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
criticare giudicare valutare
to evaluate
criticare
to find fault

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ n
animaletto bestiola
a creature

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ n
gracidio
the cry of a frog or toad

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
gracidare
of a frog, to make its cry
crepare
slang: to die

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ n
croscè uncinetto
needlework

crock /kɹɒk/ n
catorcio rottame
old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse)
coccio
piece of broken pottery, a shard

crockery n
coccio
crocks, earthenware vessels, especially domestic utensils
terraglia vasellame
plates, dishes and other eating and serving tableware

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ n
coccodrillo
reptile

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
lacrime di coccodrillo
display of tears that is forced or false

crocoite n
crocoite
lead chromate mineral

croconic acid n
acide croconique

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
croco
plant of genus Crocus

croft /kɹɑft/ /kɹɒft/ /kɹɔft/ n
campetto campicello podere
enclosed piece of land

croissant /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
brioche cornetto croissant chifer
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent

cromlech /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ n
cromlech
Welsh dolmen or underground tomb

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
befana
strega
ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag

cronut /ˈkɹoʊnʌt/ /ˈkɹəʊnʌt/ n
cronetto
pastry

crony capitalism /ˈkɹoʊni ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ n
capitalismo clientelare
form of economy

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ n
nepotismo
favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ n
truffatore furfante ladro
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things
pastorale vincastro
a shepherd's crook

crooked /kɹʊkt/ adj
contorto
figurative: dishonest, illegal
storto tortuoso contorto curvo ritorto
having one or more bends or angles
torto
set at an angle

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
ritaglio
act of cropping
frustino
entire short whip; riding crop
coacervo insieme massa mucchio
group, cluster or collection of things
raccolto
natural production for a specific year
gozzo stomaco
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
coltura messe mietitura raccolto
plant grown for food
rapata taglio corto
short haircut

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
ridimensionare ridurre rifilare ritagliare scontornare
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image)
ridimensionare rimuovere ritagliare tagliare
remove top part
accorciare rapare tagliare
to cut (hair/tail/ears) short

crop circle n
cerchio nel grano
field of flattened crops

crop milk n
latte del gozzo latte di piccione
“milk” from a bird’s crop

crop rotation n
rotazione delle colture
farming practice

crop up v
saltare fuori
to occur

croquet mallet n
mazza da croquet

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
crocchetta
food

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ n
pastorale bastone pastorale bacolo
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ adj
arrabbiato irritato
angry, annoyed

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ n
incrocio
biology: animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization
diagonale
football kick
croce
geometrical figure
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
in heraldry
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
gesture made by Christians
figuratively: difficult situation
cross
hook thrown over opponent's punch

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ v
intralciare ostacolare
contradict or frustrate the plans of
attraversare
go from one side of something to the other

cross one's fingers v
incrociare le dita
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck
put the middle finger across the index finger

cross out v
sbarrare depennare
to strike out

cross section n
spaccato
section formed by a plane cutting through an object

cross someone's palm v
donare elargire denaro farsi predire il futuro

cross that bridge when one comes to it v
ce ne preoccuperemo quando sarà il momento opportuno
deal with something only when it arises

cross the Rubicon v
passare il Rubicone bruciarsi i ponti alle spalle il dado è tratto
to make an irreversible decision

cross the line v
superare il limite
overstep a boundary

cross-eyed adj
strabico
having both eyes oriented inward

cross-legged adj
a gambe incrociate
having one leg over and across the other

cross-link n
reticolazione
a link between adjacent chains of a polymer

cross-platform adj
multipiattaforma
designed to work on various operating systems

cross-sectional adj
trasversale
of, pertaining to, or being a cross section

cross-stitch n
punto croce
embroidery or needlework

crossbeam n
traversa
a horizontal structural beam; a girder

crossbill n
crociere
finch of the genus Loxia

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
balestra
mechanised weapon based on the bow

crossbowman n
balestriere
someone equipped with a crossbow

crosseyed adj
strabico
having both eyes oriented inward, especially involuntarily

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
fuoco incrociato
lines of fire

crossguard n
elsa
Bar of metal, at right-angles, between the blade and the hilt of a sword.

crosshatch n
tratteggiatura tratteggio
pattern of crossing lines

crosshatch v
ombreggiare tratteggiare
to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern

crosshead n
testa a croce testacroce
metal beam

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ n
incrocio
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross
graph theory
traversata
voyage across a body of water

crossroads n
bivio punto di svolta
decisive turning point
incrocio crocicchio
intersection

crosswalk n
strisce pedonali
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crossword n
cruciverba parole crociate
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑtʃ/ /kɹɒtʃ/ n
cavallo
area of a person’s body
biforcazione diramazione
area where something forks

crotchet /ˈkɹɑtʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ n
semiminima
musical note

crotonic acid n
acido crotonico
an unsaturated organic acid

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
accovacciarsi
to bend down

croup /kɹuːp/ n
groppa
top of the rump of a horse

crouton /ˈkɹuːtɑːn/ /ˈkɹuːtɒn/ n
crostino
small piece of bread

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
cornacchia corvo
any bird of the genus Corvus
piede di porco
bar of iron

crow's feet n
zampe di gallina
wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
piede di porco palanchino
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
folla fiumana massa moltitudine stuolo torma
group of people
mucchio
group of things

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
affollato gremito
containing too many of something

crowdfunding n
finanziamento collettivo
pooling of money for a common goal

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
centro colmo
centre of a road
capsula corona
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
cima cocuzzolo sommità vetta
highest part of a hill
chiave di volta
highest part of an arch
diamante
part of an anchor
corona
representation of such a headdress
royal headdress
anatomy: part of tooth
any currency issued by the crown
part of a plant where the root and stem meet
former British coin worth five shillings
imperial or regal power
top of a tree
coronamento corona
splendor, culmination, acme
calotta
top of a hat
calotta cranica cocuzzolo
topmost part of the head
ghirlanda serto
wreath or band for the head

crown /kɹaʊn/ /kɹoʊn/ v
incoronare
to place a crown on the head of
to formally declare one a king or emperor
to declare one a winner

crown cap n
tappo a corona
type of bottle cap

crown prince n
principe ereditario
next king

crown princess n
principessa ereditaria
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
cruciforme cruciale
cross-shaped
cruciale
extremely important

crucian carp n
carassio
Carassius carassius

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
crogiolo
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment

crucifer n
crucifera
(religion) person who carries a cross

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/ n
crocifisso crucifisso crocefisso croce
object

crucifixion /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/ n
crocifissione crocefissione
death of Christ on cross
crocefissione crocifissione
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross

cruciform adj
cruciforme crociato
having the shape of a cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
crocifiggere crocefiggere
to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix

crucigerous adj
crucigero

cruciverbalist n
cruciverbista
constructor of crosswords

crude /kɹuːd/ adj
crudo greggio, grezzo
greggio grezzo
being in a natural state
raffazzonato rustico
characterized by simplicity
acerbo
immature or unripe (see immature or unripe)
crudo ovvio
lacking concealing elements
crudo grezzo semplice volgare
lacking tact or taste
raffazzonato
statistics: in an unanalyzed form

crude /kɹuːd/ n
greggio grezzo
any substance in its natural state

cruel /kɹuːəl/ adj
crudele
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelly /ˈkɹuːəli/ adv
crudelmente
in a cruel manner

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
crudeltà
indifference to suffering
positive pleasure in inflicting suffering
cruel act

cruet /ˈkɹu.ɪt/ n
ampolla boccetta flacone
A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment
ampolla
A small vessel used to hold wine or water for the Eucharist

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
crociera
sea voyage

cruise ship n
nave da crociera
passenger ship

cruiser /ˈkɹuzɚ/ n
incrociatore
class of warships
naval vessel detached from the fleet

cruising for a bruising adj
andare in cerca di guai cercare rogne
following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
impasto
mixture to make industrial chocolate
briciola
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
(figurative) small amount
mollica
soft internal portion of bread

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
impanare
to cover with crumbs

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ v
sgretolarsi crollare in polvere ridursi
to fall apart
sabbiare
to mix forming crumbs
sbriciolare sbriciolarsi
to render into crumbs

crumhorn n
cromorno
woodwind instrument

crunch /kɹʌntʃ/ v
masticare
slang: to calculate or otherwise process
spiaccicarsi
to be crushed with a noisy crackling sound
sgranocchiare croccare scricchiolare
to crush something with a noisy crackling sound

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
crociata
grand concerted effort
military expedition

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
crociato
fighter in the medieval crusades

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
cotta
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited)
calca ressa
violent collision or compression; crash; destruction; ruin

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
prendersi una cotta
to feel unrequited love
sottomettere
to overcome completely
schiacciare pigiare
to press or bruise between two hard bodies
frantumare
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

crust /kɹʌst/ n
crosta
any solid, hard surface layer
outer layer of bread
outermost layer of a planet

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
crostaceo
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea

crutch /kɹʌtʃ/ n
stampella gruccia
device to assist in motion as a cane
stampella
something that supports

crux /kɹʌks/ n
punto cruciale
central or essential point

crwth /kɹuːθ/ /kɹuθ/ n
crotta
archaic stringed instrument

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
pianto
shedding of tears
urlo
shout or scream
verso
typical sound made by a given animal species

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
gridare urlare
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell
piangere
intransitive: to weep

cry over spilt milk v
inutile piangere sul latte versato non piangere sul latte versato
to worry about unfortunate events which have already happened

cry someone a river v
piagnucolare
to weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
piagnone
person whose feelings are easily hurt

cryo- /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/ /ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/ prefix
crio-
cold, freezing

cryoconcentrate v
crioconcentrare

cryoconcentration n
crioconcentrazione

cryohydrate n
crioidrato
salt

cryolite n
criolite
mineral

cryomaceration n
criomacerazione

cryophysics n
criofisica
the physics of phenomena associated with matter at very low temperatures

cryopreservation n
crioconservazione
preservation of biological tissue

cryoscope n
crioscopio
device used to measure the freezing point of a liquid

cryoscopic adj
crioscopico
of or pertaining to cryoscopy

cryoscopy n
crioscopia
the measurement of the freezing point of a liquid using a cryoscope

cryostatic adj
criostatico
of or pertaining to a cryostat or to cryostasis

cryovolcano n
criovulcano
cryovolcano

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
cripta
undergound vault

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
cripto-

crypto-Jew n
Cripto-giudeo
crypto-Jew

crypto-Judaism n
cripto-giudaismo criptogiudaismo
crypto-Judaism

crypto-fascist adj
criptofascista
secretly holding fascist views

crypto-fascist n
criptofascista
a person who holds fascist views secretely

cryptocommunist adj
criptocomunista
secretely communist

cryptocommunist n
criptocomunista
a secretly communist person

cryptodepression /ˌkɹiptoʊdəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɹɪptəʊdɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
criptodepressione
portion of a lake which lies below sea level

cryptographic adj
crittografico

cryptography [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
crittografia
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptolalia /ˌkɹɪptəˈleɪliə/ n
criptolalia
use of obscure language

cryptologist n
crittologo crittologa
One who studies cryptology

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.dʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
crittologia
practice

cryptomenorrhea n
criptomenorrea

cryptonym n
criptonimo
secret name

cryptoporticus n
criptoportico

cryptorchidism n
criptorchidismo
The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
cristallo
array of atoms
mineral
glassware

crystal ball n
sfera di cristallo palla di cristallo
globe used to foretell the future

crystal clear adj
chiarissimo
completely clear and understood
visually clear

crystal healing n
cristalloterapia
supposed therapeutic effects of crystals

crystal set n
radio a galena
an early kind of radio receiver

crystalline /ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/ adj
cristallino
relating to crystals

crystallization n
cristallizzazione
the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal
formation of a solid from a solution
the body formed by crystallizing

crystallographer n
cristallografo
a person skilled in crystallography

crystalloid n
cristalloide
any substance that can be crystallized from solution

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
crème brûlée
dessert

csardas /ˈtʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ n
ciarda czarda
Hungarian folk dance

cub /kʌb/ n
volpino
young fox

cubbyhole n
cubicolo
a small, snug room

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
cubo
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces
arithmetic: number raised to the third power
cubo cuboide dado
object more or less in the form of a cube

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
elevare al cubo elevare alla terza
arithmetic: to raise to the third power
cubettare
to cut into cubes

cube root n
radice cubica
number

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
cubo
in the name of units of volume
cubico cubica
of a polynomial of third degree

cubic capacity n
cubatura
volume

cubic metre n
metro cubo metro cubico
unit of volume

cubiculum n
cubicolo
catacomb room
small room

cubiform adj
cubiforme
having the shape of a cube

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ n
cubismo
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes

cubital adj
cubitale
of or pertaining to the cubit or ulna

cuboctahedron n
cubottaedro
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 6 square faces

cuboid bone n
cuboide osso cuboide
one of the tarsal bones

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ n
cornuto becco
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ v
fare le corna
make a cuckold

cuckoo /ˈkuːkuː/ /ˈkʊkuː/ n
cuculo cucù
the bird
cu cu
the sound

cuckoo clock n
orologio a cucù
clock

cuckoopint n
gigaro chiaro
Arum italicum
gigaro scuro
Arum maculatum

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbəɹ/ n
cetriolo
edible fruit
plant

cud /kʌd/ n
bolo
food chewed for a second time by ruminants

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
coccola
affectionate embrace

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
cullare
cradle in one's arms
coccolare
embrace, lie together snugly

cuddly adj
da coccolare
Suitable for cuddling

cudgel /ˈkʌdʒəl/ n
bastone randello
a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon

cue /kjuː/ n
avvertimento segnale
action or event that is a signal to do something
cu
name of the letter Q, q
stecca
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cue ball n
bianca
white ball in cue sports

cue mark n
segnalatore di passaggio
indicator to change reels

cue sport n
stecca
game played with cue and balls

cuff /kʌf/ n
orlo
the end of a pants leg, folded up
polsino
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
gemelli gemello
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ n
corazza
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
cucina culinaria
characteristic style of preparing food

culinary /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
culinario
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

cull /kʌl/ v
cogliere
to pick or take someone or something
abbattere
to select animals from a group and then kill them

culminate v
culminare
to reach the summit, highest point, peak (level) etc.

culpability /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/ n
colpevolezza torto
blameworthiness

culpable homicide n
omicidio colposo
homicide which is culpable but does not rise to the level of murder

culprit /ˈkʌl.pɹɨt/ n
colpevole reo
culprit

cult /kʌlt/ n
culto
devotion to a saint
a sect

cultivable adj
coltivabile
capable of being cultivated

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
coltivare
grow plants, notably crops
nurture
turn or stir soil in preparation for planting

cultivated /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ adj
colto acculturato culto istruito
cultured

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ n
coltura
art or act of cultivating
advancement or refinement in condition
devotion of time or attention to the improvement of

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
culturale
pertaining to culture

culturally adv
culturalmente
of or relating to culture

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
cultura
arts, customs and habits
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life
anthropology: any knowledge passed from one generation to the next
coltura cultura
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ v
coltivare
to maintain in an environment suitable for growth

cultured adj
coltivato
artificially developed

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
colubrina
handgun

cum /kʌm/ conjunction
trattino

cum /kʌm/ n
sborra
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
venire eiaculare sborrare
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
scomodo
ingombrante
burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous
difficile da usare
not easily managed or handled; awkward

cumin /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ n
cumino
its seed used as spice
plant Cuminum cyminum

cummerbund /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
fascia di seta
broad sash

cummingtonite n
cummingtonite
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide

cumulative adj
cumulativo cumulata cumulato
incorporating all data up to the present

cumulonimbus /ˌkjuːmələʊˈnɪmbəs/ n
cumulonembo
cloud

cumulus /ˈkjuːmjələs/ n
cumulo
white puffy cloud

cumyl n
cumile

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
cuneiforme
written in the cuneiform writing system

cunnilingus /ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
cunnilingus cunnilinguo
oral stimulation of female genitals

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
ingegnoso
skillful
furbo astuto
sly

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
furberia furbizia
skill of being sly or deceitful

cunningly adv
abilmente furbescamente volpinamente
with cunning, cleverly

cunt /kʌnt/ n
figa fica fregna
genitalia
bastardo stronza stronzo
unpleasant or objectionable person

cup /kʌp/ n
conchiglia coppa tazza ventosa
tazza coppa
drinking vessel
coppa
trophy
part of bra
contest

cup of tea n
consono non fa per me prediletto preferito
something of interest
tazza di tè
tea in a cup

cupbearer /ˈkʌpbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpbɛɹɚ/ n
coppiere
cup carrier

cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/ n
credenza dispensa madia vetrinetta
a cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food
armadio credenza
enclosed storage

cupel /ˈkjuːpəl/ n
coppella
a small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead

cupel /ˈkjuːpəl/ v
coppellare
to refine by means of a cupel

cupidity /kjuːˈpɪdəti/ n
cupidigia cupidità
extreme greed, especially for wealth

cupola /ˈkjuːpələ/ n
cupola
architecture: dome-shaped ornamental structure

cupping glass n
ventosa
glass vessel used in cupping

cuprammonium n
cuprammonio
Cu(NH₃)₄2+

cupric adj
rameico
containing copper with an oxidation number of 2

cupric oxide n
ossido rameico
black solid with ionic structure

cuprite n
cuprite
mineral composed of cuprous oxide

cuproammonium n
cuprammonio cuproammonio
complex

cupronickel n
cupronichel
alloy of copper

cuprous adj
rameoso
Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1

cupule n
mallo
small structure shaped like a cup

curable adj
curabile
capable of being cured

curare n
curaro
a substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine

curarine n
curarina
alkaloid responsible for the poisonous effects of curare

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ n
viceparroco
vicario
assistant rector
parroco
parish priest

curative /ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
curativo
possessing the ability to cure

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ n
Curaçao
liqueur

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ v
frenare tenere a freno

curcumin /ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/ n
curcumina
a polyphenol

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
cagliata coagulo
part of milk that coagulates

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
cagliare
to form or cause to form curds

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
cura
method, device or medication that restores good health

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
curare
to restore to health

cure-all /ˈkjʊəɹɔːl/ n
panacea toccasana triaca
panacea

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ n
curettage
the removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette

curfew /ˈkəː.fjuː/ /ˈkɚ.fju/ n
coprifuoco
a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time
a signal indicating this time
historical regulation requiring fire to be covered/extinguished
the time when such restriction begins

curiosity /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/ n
curiosità
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest

curiosity killed the cat proverb
la curiosità uccise il gatto la troppa curiosità spinge l'uccello nella rete tanto va la gatta al lardo, che ci lascia lo zampino
undue curiosity is dangerous

curious /ˈkjɝi.əs/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əs/ adj
curioso
inquisitive
curioso strano
unusual

curiously /ˈkjɝi.əsli/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əsli/ adv
curiosamente
oddly
inquisitively

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curio
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
ricciolo rotore
voluta
curling: movement
arricciamento
curved stroke or shape
boccolo ricciolo riccio
lock of curling hair
accartocciamento arricciamento
plant disease
rotazione spirale
spin making the trajectory curve
rotazione
vector field denoting rotationality of a given vector field

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ n
chiurlo
migratory wading bird

curlew sandpiper n
piovanello
Calidris ferruginea

curling iron n
arricciacapelli
a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair

curling tongs n
arricciacapelli
heated tongs for curling or waving the hair

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
arricciato
having curls

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ n
riccioluto
a person or animal with curly hair

curly bracket n
parentesi graffa graffa
character

curly kale n
cavolo riccio

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌdʒən/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
burbero musone
an ill-tempered stubborn person

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
ribes
fruit
uva passa uva di Corinto uva secca uva sultanina
small dried grape

currency /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
valuta
money or other item used to facilitate transactions

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ adj
attuale corrente
existing or occurring at the moment
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
corrente
time rate of flow of electric charge
tendency or a course of events

current account n
conto corrente
checking account

currently /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
attualmente
at this moment

curricular adj
curricolare
of, relating to, or following a curriculum

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ n
curry
dish
sauce or relish

curry comb n
striglia
flat comb used to brush down a horse

currycomb n
striglia
a comb or brush used to groom horses

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ n
maledizione maleficio
supernatural detriment
imprecazione
vulgar epithet

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ v
maledire
to place a curse upon
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon
imprecare bestemmiare
to utter a vulgar curse

cursed /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ adj
maledetto maledetta
having some sort of divine harm

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
corsivo
having successive letters joined together

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ n
corsivo

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ n
cursore puntatore
GUI: indicator of where the next insertation or other edit will take place
cursore
part of scientific instruments that indicates position
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ adj
distratto rapido sbrigativo
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /ˈkɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
sbrigativo

curtain /ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/ n
tenda drappeggio drappo tendaggio tendina tappezzeria
piece of cloth covering a window
sipario tenda
piece of cloth in a theater

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
riverenza
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
fare la riverenza
to make a curtsey

curvaceous adj
formoso
having shapely and voluptuous curves

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.tʃɚ/ n
curvatura
the shape of something curved

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ n
curva
gentle bend
geometry: one-dimensional figure
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body
curved line

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ v
curvare
bend, crook
bend or turn gradually from a given direction

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ adj
curvo ricurvo
having a curve or curves

cuscus /ˈkʌs.kəs/ n
cusco
marsupial

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
sponda
in cue sports
cuscino
soft material in cloth bag

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
ammortizzare attutire
absorb impact

cusp /kʌsp/ n
acme apogeo colmo culmine
important moment when a decision is made
cuspide
point of a curve where it has no tangent
in astrology
in dentistry
sharp point or pointed end

cuspidate adj
cuspidato
having a cusp

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ n
crema pasticcera
sauce

custodian n
custode
A person entrusted with the custody or care

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
custodia
Franciscan administrative unit
affidamento
legal right to take care of something or somebody

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
costume usanza uso
frequent repetition of the same act
costume
long-established practice

custom house n
dazio dogana
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

customary /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/ adj
consueto
agreeing with, or established by, custom

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
cliente
one who purchases or receives a product or service

customizable adj
personalizzabile
able to be customized

customization n
customizzazione
act of customizing

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
customizzare personalizzare
alter according to preferences

customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ n
accise dazio gabella imposte
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods

customs clearance n
sdoganamento svincolo

custos n
custode
superior of a custody

cut /kʌt/ adj
cesellato scolpito
bodybuilding: having individual groups of muscle fibers stand out
circonciso
colloquial: circumcised (see also circumcised)
accorciato ridotto ritagliato tagliato
having been cut
tagliato
of a gem, carved into a shape
accorciato potato ridotto ritagliato tagliato
reduced

cut /kʌt/ n
taglio
act of cutting
result of cutting
partition of a graph’s vertices into two subgroups
alzata
act of dividing a deck of playing cards
taglio taglia
manner or style a garment is fashioned in
taglio incisione
opening resulting from cutting
pezzo taglio
slab of meat

cut /kʌt/ v
saltare
colloquial, not to attend a class
alzare
to divide a pack of playing cards
tagliare
to divide with a sharp instrument
tagliare incidere
to perform an incision

cut a wide swath v
aprire un varco aprirsi un varco
to clear a broad track

cut corners v
prendere delle scorciatoie
bypass a prescribed route

cut off one's nose to spite one's face v
darsi la zappa sui piedi spararsi sui piedi
harm oneself as a result of trying to harm an adversary

cut one's coat according to one's cloth v
fare il passo secondo la gamba
to live within one's means

cut one's teeth v
farsi le ossa prendere dimestichezza
gain early experience

cut out adj
adeguato idoneo ritagliato
well suited for an activity

cut out v
finirla smetterla
refrain from (doing)
levare rimuovere tagliare via togliere
remove, omit
ritagliare
to separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever

cut to the chase v
venire al dunque venire al sodo
to get to the point

cutaneous adj
cutaneo
of, or relating to the skin

cutaway n
ritaglio
a cut to a shot of person listening to a speaker
spaccato
diagram or model

cute /kjuːt/ adj
carino
attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way
carino grazioso
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals

cutin n
cutina
polymer of hydroxy acids

cutireaction n
cutireazione
any inflammation or other skin reaction to an irritant

cutler n
coltellinaio coltellinaia
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery

cutlery /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
posate coltelleria
eating and serving utensils

cutlet n
costoletta
meat chop
costoletta cotoletta
slice of meat

cutoff adj
di soglia di taglio soglia
The point at which something terminates or to which it is limited

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
taglierino
device that cuts
pilotina
ship's boat
cutter veliero
single-masted sailing ship type

cutthroat n
tagliagole
murderer

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ adj
affilato graffiante pungente sferzante tagliente
(potentially) hurtful

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
decoupage
editing of film or other recordings
talea
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant

cutting fluid n
lubrorefrigerante

cuttlefish /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/ n
seppia
any of various squidlike mollusks

cutwater n
tagliamare
edge of a ship's stem

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
ciano
a colour between blue and green

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ n
cianuro
chemistry: any compound containing the CN group

cyanidin /saɪˈænədɪn/ n
cianidina
anthocyanidin pigment

cyanimide n
cianammiduro

cyanoacrylate n
cianoacrilato
class of esters of cyanoacrylic acid

cyanobacterium n
cianobatterio cianoficea
prokaryotic microorganism of phylum Cyanobacteria

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ n
cianosi
discolouration of the skin

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
ciber-
the Internet or cyberspace

cyberbullying n
cyberbullismo
bullying online

cyberharassment n
cyberbullismo
cyberharassment, online harassment

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
cibernetica
science of communication and control
the art/study of controling

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌspeɪs/ n
ciberspazio cyberspazio
world of information

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ n
cyborg
person who is part machine

cyclamen n
ciclamino artanita
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ n
ciclo
process
complete rotation
graph theory: closed (directed) walk or path
series of poems etc.
ciclo programma
program on a washing machine

cyclic /ˈsaɪklɪk/ /ˈsɪklɪk/ adj
ciclico
characterized by, or moving in cycles
being generated by only one element
of a compound having chains of atoms arranged in a ring

cyclic group n
gruppo ciclico
group generated by a single element

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
ciclismo
The sport of riding and racing bicycles

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
ciclista
person who rides a cycle

cyclo- /saɪkləʊ/ prefix
ciclo-
circle

cycloalkane n
cicloalcano
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cycloalkyne n
cicloalchino
cyclic alkyne

cyclobutadiene n
ciclobutadiene
cyclobutadiene

cyclodextrin n
ciclodestrina
any of a class of cyclic oligosaccharides consisting of glucopyranose residues

cyclododecatriene n
ciclododecatriene
alkene

cyclogenesis n
ciclogenesi
the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes

cycloheptane n
cicloeptano
the cycloalkane C₇H14

cyclohexane /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ n
cicloesano
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H12

cyclohexanol n
cicloesanolo
cyclohexanol

cyclohexanone n
cicloesanone
cyclohexanone

cyclohexene n
cicloesene
cyclohexene

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ n
cicloide
geometry: locus of a point on the circumference of a rolling circle

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
ciclone
rotating system of winds

cyclonic adj
ciclonico
of, pertaining to, or resembling a cyclone

cyclopentadiene n
ciclopentadiene
cyclopentadiene

cyclopentane n
ciclopentano
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₅H10

cyclopropane n
ciclopropano
the simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₃H₆

cyclops n
ciclope
giant of mythology

cyclotomic field n
campo ciclotomico
extension field of the rational numbers formed by adjoining a primitive root of unity

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
ciclotrone
particle accelerator

cycloxygenase n
ciclossigenasi
enzyme

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nət/ n
cigno giovane
young of a swan

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ n
cilindro
geometry: surface
any cylindrical object
cavity or chamber
geometry: solid
the space in which a piston travels
container

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
cilindrico
shaped like a cylinder

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
piatto
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck

cymophenol n
cimofenolo

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ n
cinico
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical adj
cinico
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness

cynically /ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
cinicamente
in a cynical manner

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
cinismo
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude

cynodont n
cinodonto
zoology

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
cinofobia
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynosure /ˈsaɪnəʃʊɹ/ /ˈsɪnəzjʊə/ n
guida tramontana
that which serves to guide or direct

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
cipresso
an evergreen coniferous tree

cysteine n
cisteina
nonessential amino acid

cystic /ˈsɪstɪk/ adj
cistico
Of or pertaining to a cyst

cysticercosis n
cisticercosi
parasitic infestation

cystitis n
cistite
inflammation of the urinary bladder

cystoscopy n
cistoscopia
endoscopy of the urinary bladder

cystotomy n
cistotomia
surgical operation

cyto- prefix
cito-
regarding cells

cytochemistry n
citochimica
the biochemistry of cells

cytochrome /ˈsaɪtəkɹəʊm/ n
citocromo
hemoprotein compound

cytogenetic adj
citogenetico
Of or pertaining to cytogenetics

cytokine n
citochina
any of various small regulatory proteins

cytokinesis n
citochinesi citodieresi
cellular process

cytological adj
citològico
relating to cytology

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
citologia
biology: the study of cells

cytopathology n
citopatologia
branch of pathology

cytopenia n
citopenia
reduction in the number of blood cells

cytophagy n
citofagia
the ingestion of cells by phagocytes

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
citoplasma
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus

cytoplasmic /saɪtə(ʊ)ˈplazmɪk/ adj
citoplasmatico
of or pertaining to cytoplasm

cytosine /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/ n
citosina

cytoskeleton n
citoscheletro

cytosol /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/ n
citosol
the solution of a cells cytoplasm

cytosolic adj
citosolico
of or pertaining to the cytosol

cytostatic adj
citostatico
tending to inhibit cell growth and multiplication

cytotoxic adj
citotossico
Of or relating to cytotoxicity

d'oh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
d'oh!
expression of frustration

d10 n
d10

d12 n
d12

d6 n
d6

d8 n
d8

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
sguazzare
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc.
dilettarsi occuparsi a tempo perso
to participate in a casual or superficial way

dabchick n
tuffetto
type of bird

dacha /ˈdætʃə/ n
dacia
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdɑks.ˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːks.ˌhʊnd/ n
bassotto
breed of dog

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
dacite
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ n
dattilo
poetical foot of three syllables

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
dattiloscopia
forensic analysis of fingerprints

dad /dæd/ n
papà
familiar address of one's own father
babbo papà pà
informal: a father

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaismo
cultural movement

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
papà babbo
father

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
narciso
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
pazzoide
crazy, insane
balordo balzano
foolish, silly
scemo stupido
stupid

dagger /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ n
pugnale daga stiletto misericordia aspersorio
a stabbing weapon
daga coniugazione hermitiana croce
a text character

dahlia /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
dalia
any plant of the genus Dahlia

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
daikon ravanello cinese ravanello giapponese ravanello invernale
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
quotidiano giornaliero
that occurs every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
giornalmente ogni giorno quotidianamente tutti i giorni
every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
donna di servizio
cleaner
quotidiano
newspaper

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ adj
caseario
referring to products produced from milk
referring to the milk production and processing industries

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ n
alimentari
corner-store, superette or 'mini-mart' of some description
caseificio latteria
place, where milk is processed
latticini
products produced from milk
latteria
shop selling dairy products

dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
podio
raised platform

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
pratolina margheritina
Bellis perennis
margherita
commonly used term for related flowers

dale /deɪl/ n
valle
valley

dalet /ˈdɑːlɪt/ n
dalet
Semitic letter

dally /ˈdæli/ /ˈdælɪ/ v
trastullarsi
to waste time

dam /dæm/ n
diga argine
structure placed across a flowing body of water

dam /dæm/ v
imbrigliare
block

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n
danno
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm
cost or expense

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ v
danneggiare rovinare macchiare
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damageable adj
danneggiabile intaccabile
capable of being injured or weakened, susceptible to damage

damager n
danneggiatore

damages /ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/ n
risarcimento dei danni
money awarded to a claimant

damaging /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ adj
dannoso lesivo
harmful, injurious, that damages

damascene adj
damaschino
inlaid with silver or gold
of or from Damascus

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
damasco
fabric

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ v
damascare
decorate or weave in damascene patterns

dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
cavolo cazzo cribbio dannazione merda
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ adj
maledetto cazzo fottuto
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ adv
dannatamente fottutamente maledettamente
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ interjection
accidenti cavolo cribbio dannazione mannaggia
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ n
accidente
a small, negligible quantity, being of little value
tubo
the smallest amount of concern or consideration
maledizione
use of damn as a swear word

damn /dæm/ v
dannare
theology: to condemn to hell
condannare
to condemn as unfit, harmful, invalid, immoral, or illegal
maledire
to put a curse upon
bollare
to put out of favor; to ruin; to label negatively

damnation /dæmˈneɪʃən/ n
dannazione
Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation

damned /dæmd/ adj
dannato
god-forsaken

damp /dæmp/ adj
umido bagnato madido
Being in a state between dry and wet

damp /dæmp/ n
grisù
gaseous product
umidità
moisture

damp /dæmp/ v
rallentare smorzare soffocare
To put out, as fire
inumidire
To render damp
smorzare
To suppress vibrations or oscillations

damper /ˈdæmpɚ/ n
smorzatore
contrivance to deaden vibrations
farfalla smorzatore
valve or movable plate used to regulate flow of air

damping n
smorzamento
the stabilization of a physical system by reducing oscillation

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
damigella in pericolo fanciulla in pericolo
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.

damselfish /ˈdæmzəlfɪʃ/ n
castagnola
fish of Pomacentridae

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] n
danza ballo
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] v
ballare danzare
move rhythmically to music

dance floor n
pista da ballo pista del ballo
an area for dancing

dance music n
musica da ballo
music composed to accompany social dancing

dancehall n
balera sala da ballo
public hall for dancing

dancer /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
ballerina danzatrice
a female person who dances
ballerino danzatore
person who dances

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dʌː.laɪ.ən/ n
dente di leone soffione
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dander n
forfora
dead skin shed by animals

dandruff /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
forfora
skin flakes

dandy /ˈdændi/ adj
passabile
very good; better than expected but not as good as could be

dandy /ˈdændi/ n
bellimbusto damerino fichetto fighetto figurino
man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance

danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n
pericolo
exposure to likely harm
instance or cause of liable harm

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ adj
pericoloso pericolosa
full of danger

dangerousness n
pericolosità
state or quality of being dangerous

dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ v
penzolare
hang loosely
far penzolare
hang or trail something loosely

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ n
danza macabra
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing

dappled [ˈdæpəɫd] adj
pezzato
having a mottled or spotted skin or coat

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ n
sfida
a challenge

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ v
affrontare
to brave or face up to
sfidare
to defy or challenge
osare azzardarsi
to have courage

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ adj
scavezzacollo
recklessly bold; adventurous

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ n
scapestrato spericolato temerario
person who engages in risky behavior

daric n
darico
gold coin from Persia

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ adj
audace
willing to take on risks

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
buio fosco oscuro tenebroso
oscuro scuro fosco tetro
having an absolute or relative lack of light
oscuro
hidden, secret
scuro
not bright or light, deeper in hue

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
oscurità tenebra
a complete or partial absence of light
oscurità
ignorance
tenebra tramonto
nightfall

dark culture n
cultura dark
any of a set of subcultures

dark horse n
acqua cheta
possessor of unexpected talents or favorable characteristics
outsider
unexpectedly nominated candidate

dark matter n
materia oscura
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation

darkly /ˈdɑɹkli/ /ˈdɑːkli/ adv
misteriosamente oscuramente tenebrosamente
mysteriously; forebodingly, ominously
oscuramente cupamente tenebrosamente
with a dark appearance

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
buio
gloom
oscurità tenebre
state of being dark
scuro
state of reflecting little light; tending to blackish or brownish

darkroom n
camera oscura
dark room where photographs are developed

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
tesoro amore
person who is dear to one

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstadtio
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
rammendare
stitch with thread

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ n
loglio zizzania
type of ryegrass found in wheatfields

dart /dɑɹt/ /dɑːt/ n
freccette
game
dardo
sharp-pointed missile weapon
pince
stitched fold

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
freccette
game

dash /dæʃ/ n
linea
Morse code symbol
scatto
short run
goccio pizzico spruzzo
small quantity of liquid etc.
lineetta
typographic symbol

dash /dæʃ/ v
saltare
to run short distance

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
cruscotto
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft
parafango paraschizzi paraspruzzi
upturned screen of wood

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ n
dash cam
digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
focoso
spirited, audacious and full of high spirits

dassie rat n
noki ratto delle rocce ratto procavia
rat found in southwestern Africa

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ n
dato
information

data science n
scienza dei dati

data set n
dataset
set of data to analyze

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
banca dati database base di dati archivio
collection of information
base di dati database
software program

datary /ˈdeɪtəɹi/ n
dataria
A Roman Catholic Church officer who dispensed benefices

date /deɪt/ n
dattero
fruit of the date palm
accompagnatore cavaliere
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion
appuntamento
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
data
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc.
point in time
appuntamento incontro
pre-arranged social meeting

date /deɪt/ v
datare
to determine the age of something
to note the time of writing or executing
to note or fix the time of, as of an event

date of birth n
data di nascita
date and year when something was born

date palm n
palma da datteri palma da dattero
Phoenix dactylifera

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
dativo
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object

dative case n
caso dativo
case used to express direction towards an indirect object

datolite n
datolite
a mineral, a calcium borosilicate

datum /ˈdeɪtəm/ n
dato
single piece of information

daturism n
daturismo
form of poisoning

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ n
crosta
crude or amateurish painting
soft coating of mud, plaster etc

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
imbrattare
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes

dauber n
imbianchino imbrattatele
unskillful painter

daughter /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
figlia
female offspring

daughter-in-law n
nuora
wife of one's child

daughterling n
figlietta
a daughter

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
intimidire scoraggiare
to discourage

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
avvilente impressionante sconfortante scoraggiante spaventevole
discouraging; inspiring fear
desolante devastante opprimente
intimidatingly impressive

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ n
gru
crane to sling a lifeboat, maintenance trapeze etc

dawdle /ˈdɔːdəl/ v
bighellonare
to spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
alba albori inizio nascita primordio schiudersi
beginning
alba
morning twilight period
alba aurora
rising of the sun
alba albori
time

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
albeggiare spuntare
to begin to brighten with daylight
spuntare
to start to appear, to be realized

day /deɪ/ n
giorno dì
period between sunrise and sunset
giorno giornata
period from midnight to the following midnight
period of 24 hours
part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
rotational period of a planet

day after n
giorno seguente indomani
next day

day after tomorrow adv
dopodomani
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry

day after tomorrow n
dopodomani
day after tomorrow - translation entry

day before yesterday adv
avantieri ierlaltro l'altro ieri
on the day before yesterday - translation entry

day before yesterday n
altroieri
day before yesterday - translation entry

daybed /ˈdeɪˌbɛd/ n
divanetto
couch

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ n
fantasticaggine fantasticheria sogno ad occhi aperti
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ v
fantasticare sognare ad occhi aperti
to have such a series of thoughts

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ n
almanaccatore almanaccatrice almanaccona almanaccone arzigogolona arzigogolone
one who daydreams

daylight saving time n
ora legale
an adjustment of the official time during summer

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n
dì giornata
the time of daylight

daze /deɪz/ n
trasognamento
the state of being dazed

daze /deɪz/ v
stordire
to stun or stupefy

dazed /deɪzd/ adj
basito sbalordito scioccato stupefatto
in a state of shock or confusion

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
abbacinare abbagliare
confuse the sight
abbagliare impressionare
figuratively

dazzling /ˈdæz.l̩.ɪŋ/ adj
stupefacente
astounding
affascinante
splendid

de- /diː/ /də/ prefix
de-
intensify
dis-
reversal, undoing or removing

deacetylation n
deacetilazione
reaction that removes acetyl groups from a molecule

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
diacono
a designated minister of charity in the early Church
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest
lay leader of a Protestant congregation

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnes/ n
diaconessa
female deacon

deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ v
disattivare
to make something inactive or no longer effective

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adj
morto
no longer alive

dead and buried adj
morto e sepolto
moot, passed

dead calm adj
bonaccia calma piatta calmeria
completely still

dead calm n
bonaccia
condition of a flat sea without waves

dead code n
codice morto
instructions that have no effect on the running of the program

dead end n
punto morto stanca stasi vicolo cieco
position that offers no hope of progress
cul de sac cul di sacco strada senza uscita vicolo cieco
street or path that goes nowhere

dead man's switch n
uomo morto
dead man's switch

dead or alive adj
vivo o morto
wanted poster term

dead ringer n
sosia
someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another

deaden /ˈdɛdən/ v
attenuare intontire sminuire smorzare
To render less lively

deadlift n
stacco da terra
weight training exercise

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
scadenza
date on or before which something must be completed

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
arresto blocco fermo punto morto stallo stasi
standstill

deadly nightshade n
belladonna
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna

deadly sin n
vizio capitale peccato capitale
any of the seven deadly sins

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
impassibile inespressivo
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look)

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
sordo
unable to hear

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ n
i [[non udente|non udenti]] i sordi
deaf people considered as a group

deaf-mute adj
sordomuto
unable to hear or speak

deaf-mute n
sordomuto sordomuta
person who is unable to hear or speak

deafblind adj
sordocieco
unable to see and hear

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
assordante
loud enough to cause hearing loss

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
sordità
condition of being deaf

deal /diːl/ n
parte porzione
division, share
dose quantità tot
large number or amount or extent
contratto
agreement, arrangement

deal /diːl/ v
maneggiare
to handle, manage

deal with v
fare i conti
take action with respect to (someone or something)

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ n
piazzista
a particular type of stock broker or trader
distributore rappresentante rivenditore
one who deals in things, e.g. automobiles
spacciatore
one who peddles illicit drugs, especially to teenagers

dean /diːn/ [dĩːn] n
decano
senior member of a group
church dignitary
senior official in college or university

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
caro
loved; lovable
an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line
precious to or greatly valued by someone

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
carestia
period when food is rare
carenza scarsità
scarcity

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ n
l'arcano senza nome la morte
Tarot
morte decesso dipartita morire
cessation of life
morte decesso
personification of death

death camp n
campo di sterminio
facility

death knell n
rintocco funebre
tolling of a bell announcing death

death mask n
maschera mortuaria
plaster or similar cast

death penalty n
pena di morte pena capitale
state punishment of death

death row n
braccio della morte
section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death

death warrant n
condanna a morte
warrant that authorizes capital punishment

death wish n
augurio di morte
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else

deathbed /ˈdɛθbɛd/ n
letto di morte
the bed on which someone dies

deathlore n
tanatologia
study of human aspects of death

debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
frantumazione
break up of a natural dam
fiasco
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

debase /dɪˈbeɪs/ v
avvilire
lower in character, etc

debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] adj
discutibile opinabile
controversial

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
dibattito dibattimento

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
dibattere
participate in a debate

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
dissolutezza depravazione immoralità licenziosità perversione viziosità
debauchery

debit card n
carta di debito
card taking money directly from the bank account

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdɛbɹiː/ n
residui
maceria rovine
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed
calcinacci
ruins of a broken-down structure

debt /dɛt/ n
debito impegno obbligo
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another
debito buffo
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another
state or condition of owing something to another

debt collection n
incasso recupero crediti
the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses

debt relief n
cancellazione del debito
forgiveness of debt

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
debitore debitrice
a person or firm that owes money

debuccalization /diːˌbʌkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
debuccalizzazione
sound change involving the glottis

debugger /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
debugger
computer program

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
debutto esordio
a performer's first-time performance to the public

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
esordire
to make one's initial formal appearance

decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
decennio decade
period of ten years
decina
series of ten Hail Marys in the rosary
series of ten things

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
decadenza decadentismo
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adj
decadente
characterized by moral or cultural decline

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ n
decadentista
person affected by moral decay

decadic /dɪˈkædɪk/ adj
decadico
of or relating to a decimal system

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ adj
decaffeinato
From which caffeine has been removed

decagon /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/ /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡən/ n
decagono
polygon with ten sides

decagonal [dɪˈkæɡənəɫ] adj
decagonale
shaped like a decagon

decagram /ˈdɛkəɡɹæm/ n
decagrammo
ten grams

decahedron /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
decaedro
polyhedron with ten faces

decal /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ v
calcomania decalcabile decalcomania vetrofania
design or picture to be transferred

decalin n
decalina
decahydronaphthalene

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ n
decalitro
ten liters

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
decametro
the length of 10 metres

decane n
decano
decane

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
travasare
to pour from one vessel into another
decantare
to pour off gently so as not to disturb the sediment; to decant wine

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
damigiana decantatore
receptacle for decanted liquor
boccione decantatore
vessel for decanting

decapitated /dɪˈkæpɪteɪtəd/ adj
decapitato
with the head removed

decapitation /dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
decapitazione
beheading

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
decatleta
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ n
decathlon
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
imputridire

decay chain n
catena di decadimento

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
decesso
departure, especially departure from this life; death

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ v
morire
to die

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
frode inganno
inganno falsità mendacità trucco
act or behavior intended to deceive

deceitful /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
bugiardo
deceptive
deliberately misleading or cheating

deceitfully /dɪˈsiːtf(ə)li/ adv
falsamente infidamente proditoriamente subdolamente
in a deceitful manner

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
ingannare
trick or mislead

deceiver /dɪˈsivɚ/ /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/ n
ingannatore ingannatrice
person who lies or deceives

decelerate /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ v
decelerare
reduce the acceleration of something
to go slower

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
decelerazione
the act or process of decelerating

decemvirate n
decemvirato

decennial /dɪˈsɛnɪəɫ/ adj
decennale
Occurring every ten years

decennial /dɪˈsɛnɪəɫ/ n
decennale
tenth anniversary of an event

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
presentabile
fair; good enough; okay
perbene
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness

decentralization /diːˌsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
decentramento decentralizzazione
the action of decentralizing

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
decentralizzare
cause to change from being concentrated
reduce the authority of a governing body

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
frode inganno mistificazione raggiro sotterfugio
instance of actions fabricated to mislead

deceptive /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
ingannevole
misleading, attempting to deceive

deceptively /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/ adv
ingannevolmente
in a deceptive manner

deceptiveness n
illusorietà
the state or quality of being deceptive

decerebrate /dɪˈsɛɹəbɹət/ v
decerebrare
to remove the cerebrum

deci- prefix
deci-
one tenth (1/10)

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
decibel
a common measure of sound intensity

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
decidere
to resolve or settle

decidua /dɪˈsɪdʒʊə/ n
decidua
a mucous membrane that lines the uterus

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/ /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/ adj
caduco deciduo
describing a part that falls off, or is shed
caducifoglio
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season

decigrade /ˈdɛsɪɡɹeɪd/ n
decigrado
angular measure

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ n
decigrammo
metric measurement

decilitre /ˈdɛsɪliːtə(ɹ)/ n
decilitro
unit of volume

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] n
decimale
number system

decimal point n
virgola
the decimal mark symbol, characteristic to the native tongue
punto
the point used in English mathematics

decimalize /ˈdɛsɪməlaɪz/ v
decimalizzare
to convert to the decimal system

decimate /ˈdɛ.sə.meɪt/ /ˈdɛ.sɪ.meɪt/ v
decimare
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ n
decimetro
one-tenth of a metre

decipherable [dɪˈsaɪfəɹəbəɫ] adj
decifrabile
that can be deciphered

decipherer /dɪˈsaɪfəɹə(ɹ)/ n
decifratore
person who deciphers

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
decisione
choice or judgement

decisional [dɪˈsɪʒənəɫ] adj
decisionale
of or pertaining to decisions
having the power or authority to make decisions

decisionism /dɪˈsɪʒənɪzəm/ n
decisionismo
doctrine about moral or legal precepts

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ adj
decisionista
pertaining to decisionism

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ n
decisionista
proponent of decisionism

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
decisivo
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy
marked by promptness and decision

deck /dɛk/ n
pavimento pedana
any raised flat surface walked on
ponte coperta tolda
floorlike covering on a ship
mazzo
pack of playing cards

deck chair n
sedia a sdraio sdraio
a folding chair with a wooden frame

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
dichiarazione
elenco
list of items for various legal purposes
dichiarazione asserzione conferma enunciazione voto
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief

declare /dɪˈkleə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
dichiarare
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc
to affirm or state something emphatically
to announce something formally or officially
to make a declaration

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
declinazione
way of categorizing
act

declensional /dɪˈklɛnʃənəɫ/ adj
declinatorio
pertaining to declension

declinable /dɪˈklaɪnəbəɫ/ adj
declinabile
capable of being declined

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ n
declinazione
at a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane
at a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
declino
weakening

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
declinare
inflect
refuse
move downwards

declivity /dɪˈklɪvɪti/ n
declivio
downward bend in a path
downward slope

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ n
decotto
an extraction or essence

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
decolonizzazione
freeing of a colony from dependent status

decolonize /diːˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
decolonizzare
to release from the status of colony

decommission /diːkəˈmɪʃən/ v
smantellare
to take out of service or to render unusable

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
decomporsi
to decay
decomporre
to separate

decomposer /diːkəmˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ n
decompositore
organism feeding off decomposing organic material

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
decomposizione
biological process
splitting into constituent parts

decompress /diːkəmˈpɹɛs/ v
decomprimere
To relieve the pressure or compression on something
To restore compressed data to its normal size

decongest /diːkənˈdʒɛst/ v
decongestionare
free from congestion

decongestant /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/ n
decongestionante
drug that relieves congestion

deconstruct /diːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
decostruire
break down

decontamination /diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
decontaminazione
process of removing contamination

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
decorare
to furnish with decorations

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
decorazione
that which adorns
act of adorning
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person

decorative /ˈdɛkɹətɪv/ adj
decorativo
that serves to decorate

decorator /ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
decoratore decoratrice paratore paratrice
one who decorates

decorticator /diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
decorcicatore
peeling machine

decorum /dɪˈkɔːɹəm/ n
decoro

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
zimbello
animal used by hunters to lure game
esca richiamo
person or object meant to lure something to danger

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ n
diminuzione riduzione calo ribasso
amount of decrease

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
diminuire calare
become smaller
diminuire ridurre decrementare far calare ribassare
make smaller

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
decreto

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
decrepito barbogio rincoglionito
weakened or worn out

decrepitude /dɘˈkɹɛpɪˌtuːd/ /dɪˈkɹɛpɪtʃuːd/ n
decrepitezza decrepità
the state of being decrepit

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
decriminalizzare depenalizzare
to change the laws so something is no longer a crime

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
criticare
to blame for ills
denunciare
to denounce as harmful

decumbent /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ adj
decombente
having upward pointing tips

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v
dedicare
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate
to set apart for a special use

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
dedito
devoted, loyal, conscientious

dedifferentiation /diːˌdɪfəɹɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/ n
dedifferenziazione
loss or reversal of differentiation

deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
dedurre
reach conclusion by logic

deducible [dɪˈdjuːsɪbəɫ] adj
deducibile
capable of being deduced

deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/ symbol
defalcare
to take one thing from another

deductible [dɪˈdʌktəbəɫ] adj
detraibile
eligible to be deducted

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
deduzione detrazione
sum that can be removed from tax calculations
deduzione
that which is subtracted or removed
process of reasoning
ability or skill to deduce
conclusion

deductive /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
deduttivo

deductive reasoning n
ragionamento deduttivo

deed /diːd/ n
gesta fatto gesto
action
ardimento bravura exploit gesta impresa prodezza
brave or noteworthy action, feat or exploit
atto notarile contratto
legal instrument

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
ritenere considerare reputare
to have or hold as an opinion
considerare credere valutare
to hold in belief or estimation

deep /diːp/ adj
profondo
having its bottom far down
profound
difficult to awake
a long way inward
of a color, dark and highly saturated
of a sound or voice, low in pitch
esteso spesso
thick in a vertical direction

deep drawing n
imbutitura
metal forming process

deep learning n
apprendimento profondo

deep water n
alto mare
difficult or embarrassing situation
waters suitable for deep-draft ships

deep-draw v
imbutire
form deep objects in sheet metal

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
approfondire

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
profondamente
at depth
profoundly
in profondità
to a deep extent

deepthroating n
gola profonda
the act of deepthroat

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
cervo capriolo daino alce caribù renna
animal of the family Cervidae

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
diffamazione
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ n
default inadempienza mora morosità
(finance) condition of failing to meet an obligation
predefinito
value used when none has been given.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
disfatta sconfitta fallimento insuccesso

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
vincere battere sconfiggere
to overcome in battle or contest

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
disfattismo
acceptance of defeat without struggle

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ adj
disfattista
of, or relating to defeatism

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ n
disfattista
someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
defecare liberarsi

defecation /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
defecazione
act or process of voiding excrement
process of removing impurities

defecography n
defecography

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n
difetto
fault or malfunction

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
defezionare
to abandon; to change one's loyalty
disertare
to desert; to flee combat

defection /dɪˈfɛkʃən/ n
defezione diserzione
act or incidence of defecting

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
difettoso
having one or more defects
difettivo
having only some forms

defective verb n
verbo difettivo
verb with an incomplete conjugation

defend /dɛˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
difendere
ward off attacks against

defendable [dɪˈfɛndəbəɫ] adj
difendibile sostenibile tenibile
capable of being defended

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ n
accusato imputata imputato accusata
person prosecuted or sued, the accused

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
difensore
someone who defends
sports term

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestrare
eject from a window

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
defenestrazione
act of throwing out a window

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
difesa
action of protecting from attack
argument in support or justification of something

defensible [dɪˈfɛnsɪbəɫ] adj
difendibile sostenibile tenibile
capable of being defended
capable of being justified

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
deferenza
great respect
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] adj
deferente deferenziale ossequente
showing deference

deferment /dɪˈfɜːmənt/ n
deferimento dilazione posponimento
act or instance of deferring

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
defibrillatore
device

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
deficienza
inadequacy or incompleteness
insufficiency

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
deficiente
lacking something essential
insufficient or inadequate in amount

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definire descrivere
describe, explain, make definite and clear
definire
state meaning of
express the essential nature of
demark the limits of
definire determinare
to determine

defined /dɪˈfaɪnd/ /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ adj
definito
having a definition or value

definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
definito

definite article n
articolo determinativo
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered

definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/ adv
non ci piove
An emphatic affirmative answer; of course
indubbiamente non ci piove
without question and beyond doubt

definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
definizione il definire
act of defining
livello di definizione
action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite
definizione definitezza
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail
definitezza
sharp demarcation of outlines or limits
definizione
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
product of defining
statement expressing the essential nature of something
action or process of defining
clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ adj
definitivo
conclusive or decisive
definite, authoritative and complete
explicitly defined

deflagrate /ˈdɛfləɡɹeɪt/ v
deflagrare
to burn with intense light and heat

deflagration /ˌdɛfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
deflagrazione
intense fire

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
deflazione
decrease in the general price level

deflection /dəˈflɛkʃən/ /dɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
deflessione deviazione
act of deflecting
deflessione
deviation of a needle

deflectometer n
flessimetro
an instrument that measures the deflection

deflector /dɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ n
deflettore
something which deflects something else

defloration n
deflorazione
the act of deflowering

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
deflorare sverginare
to take the virginity of a woman or girl

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
deforestazione
process of destroying a forest

deform /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformare
to spoil the form of

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
storpiamento storpiatura
act of deforming, or state of being deformed

deformity /dɪˈfɔɹməti/ /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/ n
deformità
Something which is deformed
The state of being deformed

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ v
deframmentare
(computing) to run a process to make file fragments on a hard disk contiguous

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ n
deframmentazione
action of defragmenting

defragmenter /diːfɹæɡˈmɛntə(ɹ)/ n
deframmentatore
that which defragments; a program that performs defragmentation

deft /dɛft/ adj
abile
skillful

deftly /ˈdɛftli/ adv
abilmente
in a deft manner

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
defunto
deceased

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
disinnescare
to remove the fuse from a bomb

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
sfidare
to provoke to combat or strife
abiurare
to renounce or dissolve all bonds

degas v
degassare degassificare
To remove the gas from

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ adj
snaturato
having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal
degenerato scellerato snaturato
having lost good or desirable qualities

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ v
degenerare
to lose good or desirable qualities

degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
degenerazione
process or state of growing worse
condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become diminished

degenerative /dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/ adj
degenerativo
characterized by or causing degeneration

deglaze /diːˈɡleɪz/ v
sfumare
(transitive) to detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan

deglobalization /diːˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
deglobalizzazione
The process of deglobalizing economies

deglobalize /diːˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ v
deglobalizzare
To make independent according to deglobalization

degradability /dɪˌɡɹeɪdəˈbɪlɪti/ n
degradabilità
condition of being degradable
measure

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
degradabile
that which can be degraded

degrade /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degradare
to lower in value or social position
degradarsi
to reduce in quality or purity

degreaser n
sgrassatore
solvent

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
laurea
academic award
grado
amount, proportion, extent
in geometry: unit of angle
unit of temperature
in graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in
in algebra: the maximal exponent of a polynomial

degree Celsius n
grado Celsius grado centigrado
unit of temperature

degree of freedom n
grado di libertà
minimum number of coordinates usable to describe a mechanical system
independent variable required to specify the thermodynamic state
mathematics: unrestricted variable

degrowth n
decrescita
negative growth

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ n
deiscenza
(botany) opening of an organ by its own means
(medicine) rupture

dehiscent /dɪˈhɪsənt/ adj
deiscente
botany: which dehisces

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
disumanizzazione
the act or process of dehumanizing

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
disumanizzare
to take away humanity

dehumidification /diːhjuːˌmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
deumidificazione

dehumidifier /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ n
deumidificatore
device for removing moisture from air

dehumidify /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
deumidificare

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəhˈaɪdɹeɪtəd/ adj
disidratato
From which the water has been removed

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
disidratazione
act or process of freeing from water

dehydrogenase /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ n
deidrogenasi
enzyme

dehydrogenate /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪt/ v
deidrogenare
to remove hydrogen from a substance

dehydrogenation /diːhaɪdˌɹɒdʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
deidrogenazione
reaction in which hydrogen is removed

deice /diːˈaɪs/ v
sghiacciare
remove ice

deicidal [deɪ(j)ɪˈsaɪdəɫ] adj
deicida
of or pertaining to deicide

deicide /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/ /ˈdi.ə.saɪd/ n
deicidio
crucifixion
killing
deicida
killer

deify /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ v
deificare venerare
to make a god of

deindustrialization n
deindustrializzazione

deindustrialize v
deindustrializzare

deism /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
deismo
belief

deity /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ n
deità divinità

deixis /ˈdaɪksɪs/ n
deissi
reference relying on context

dejecta /dɪˈdʒɛk.tə/ n
deiezioni
body waste

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
abbattuto scoraggiato
sad and dispirited

dejection /dəˈdʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
abbattimento
a state of melancholy or depression

delative case n
caso delativo
case used to indicate movement from an object

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n
ritardo
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v
rimandare
put off until a later time

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
delegato delegata
deputy, envoy, representative

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegare
to commit a task to someone

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
delegazione
a group of delegates

delete /dɪˈliːt/ v
cancellare eliminare
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
deleterio
harmful

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
cancellatura cancellazione
delezione
mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
intenzionale premeditato voluto
intentional

deliberately /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ adv
espressamente intenzionalmente
deliberatamente intenzionalmente per partito preso
intentionally

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
delicatezza
quality of being delicate
leccornia prelibatezza squisitezza
something appealing, especially a pleasing food

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj
delicato

delicately adv
delicatamente
in a delicate manner

delicateness n
gracilità

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
gastronomia
shop selling prepared foods

delicious /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
squisito delizioso gustoso
pleasing to taste

deliciousness n
prelibatezza sfiziosità squisitezza
state or quality of being delicious

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ n
delizia piacere
joy, pleasure

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ v
deliziare
to give pleasure to

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtəd/ adj
deliziato

delimit /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ v
delimitare demarcare fissare
to mark or fix the limits of

delimitation n
delimitazione
a limit or boundary
the act of delimiting something

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
delineare

delineation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ n
delineamento delineazione
the act of delineating; depiction

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ n
delinquente
one who breaks the law

deliquescence n
deliquescenza
condition of being deliquescent

delirious /dɪˈlɪɹɪəs/ adj
delirante
being in the state of delirium
having uncontrolled excitement; ecstatic

delirium /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ n
delirio
mental state of confusion

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
consegnato parto verdetto
liberazione
Extrication from danger, imprisonment, etc.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
consegna
act of conveying something

delocalization /diːˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
delocalizazione
process of delocalizing

delouse v
spidocchiare
to remove lice from

delta /ˈdɛltə/ n
Domodossola
the letter "D" in phonetic alphabet

delta wing n
ala a delta
swept-back wing

delude /dɪˈluːd/ v
ingannare illudere
to deceive

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
diluvio
a great flood
an overwhelming amount of something

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ v
allagare inondare
to flood with water
inondare sommergere tempestare
to overwhelm

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ n
illusione
state of being deluded or misled
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind

delve /dɛlv/ v
investigare
to search carefully for information

demagnetization n
demagnetizzazione
process of removing the magnetic field from an object

demagnetize v
demagnetizzare
to make something nonmagnetic

demagogic adj
demagogico demagogica
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue

demagogism n
demagogia
The practice and principles of a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ n
duce
(historical) a leader of the people
demagogo
(pejorative) a political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument

demagoguery n
demagogia
rhetoric

demagogy n
demagogia
demagogism

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
domanda richiesta
desire to purchase goods and services
domanda
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price
electricity supply: peak demand
richiesta rivendicazione
forceful claim for something
bisogno
need, requirement
esigenza
order
necessità
urgent request

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
esigere pretendere
to request forcefully

demarcate /ˈdɛmɑːkeɪt/ v
demarcare
mark the limits or boundaries of something

demarcation /ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
demarcazione
act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit

dematerialization /diːməˌtɪəɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
smaterializzazione
act or process of dematerializing

dematerialize /ˌdi.məˈtɪɹ.i.ə.laɪz/ /ˌdiː.məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə.laɪz/ v
smaterializzarsi
(intransitive) to disappear by becoming immaterial
smaterializzare
(transitive) to cause to disappear by becoming immaterial

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v
svilire
to debase; to lower; to degrade

demeanor /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
comportamento atteggiamento
outward way in which a person behaves

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
demenza
progressive decline in cognitive function
madness or insanity

demerit n
demerito
quality of being inadequate

demigod /ˈdɛmɪɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmɪɡɒd/ n
semidio
a half-god or hero
a lesser deity

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
damigiana
bottle

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
demilitarizzare smilitarizzare
remove troops from an area

demilitarized /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪzd/ adj
demilitarizzato
declared free of all military

demine v
bonificare sminare
remove explosive mines from

deminer n
sminatore
one who removes explosive mines

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ n
morte
death

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
biscroma
music

demist /diːˈmɪst/ v
disappannare
remove liquid

demisting n
disappannamento
removal of fine liquid particles

demiurge /ˈdɛ.miˌɚdʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.əːdʒ/ n
demiurgo
being that created the universe

demo /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ n
demo
a brief demonstration or visual explanation
a short recording of a song etc for publicity
dimostrazione manifestazione
a march or gathering to make a political protest

demo- prefix
demo-
pertaining to people or society

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
smobilitazione
disorganization or disarming of troops

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
smobilitare
to disband troops
to release someone from military duty

democracy /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
democrazia
government under the rule of its people
rule by the people

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
democratico democratica
supporter of democracy

democratic /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/ adj
democratico
pertaining to democracy

democratic centralism n
centralismo democratico
Marxist-Leninist principles

democratic socialism n
socialismo democratico
socialism based on democratic principles

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
democraticamente
in a democratic way

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
democratizzare
to make democratic

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
demografa demografo
person who studies demography

demographic /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
demografico
of or pertaining to demography

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ n
demografia
study of human populations

demoiselle crane [dɛməˈzɛɫ kɹeɪn] n
damigella di Numidia
crane

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
demolire
to destroy

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/ n
demolizione
the action of demolishing or destroying

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
demonio demone
evil spirit
demonio
inner spirit or genius
person with great energy or skill, enthusiast

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
demoniaco demonico
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonization n
demonizzazione
the act of demonizing or something demonized

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
demonizzare
describe or represent as evil
turn into a demon

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
demonologia
study of demons

demonstrability n
dimostrabilità
being demonstrable

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
manifestare
to participate in a demonstration

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
dimostrazione
public display of opinion
act
event

demonstrative pronoun n
pronome dimostrativo
pronoun which replaces a noun

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ n
demonimo etnonimo
name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place

demoralization /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
demoralizzazione
act of corrupting or subverting morale

demotion n
degradazione
An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status

demur /dɪˈmɜː/ /dɪˈmɝ/ v
differire rimandare
intransitive: To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
pudico riservato
modest, quiet, reserved

demurrage n
controstallia
detention of a freight vehicle during delayed loading or unloading

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
demistificare
to explain

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
tana covo
home of certain animals
salotto
living room of a house

denaturant n
denaturante
substance

denaturation n
denaturazione
addition of a noxious substance to alcohol
change of folding structure of a protein

denatured alcohol n
alcol denaturato
ethyl alcohol unfit for consumption

denazification n
denazificazione
process of the removal of Nazis

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ n
dendrita
hermit
dendrite
projection of a nerve cell

dendritic /dɛndˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
dendritico
of or possessing dendrites

dendritic cell n
cellula dendritica
immune cell

dendrochronology n
dendrocronologia
science of counting tree rings

dendrocyte n
dendrocito
dendritic cell that originates in bone marrow

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrologia
the study of trees

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
dengue
disease

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
negazione
negation in logic
rifiuto
refusal to comply with a request

denialism /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/ n
negazionismo
position of those who reject propositions that are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ adj
negazionista
relating to denial in a controversial debate

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ n
negazionista
one who denies an assertion in a controversial debate

denicotinize v
denicotinizzare

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈnaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ n
denaro
coin

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
denigrare
denigrare diffamare criticare parlare male sparlare
to criticise so as to besmirch

denitrification n
denitrificazione
process

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
abitante
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in

denominal adj
denominale denominativo

denominal n
denominale denominativo
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
valore facciale valore nominale
unit in a series of units

denominational adj
denominazionale
of or pertaining to a denomination

denominative adj
denominale denominativo
deriving from a noun

denominative n
denominale denominativo
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denotative adj
denotativo
that denotes or names

denote /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
significare
to convey as meaning
indicare
to indicate, mark
rivelare
to make overt

denouncement n
denuncia
act of denouncing

dense /dɛns/ adj
denso
having relatively high density
compact; crowded together
math: being a well-approximating subset
opaque; allowing little light to pass through
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence
thick; difficult to penetrate
denso pastoso
obscure, or difficult to understand

densimetry n
densimetria
the measurement of density by means of a densimeter

densitometer n
densimetro
device that measure the optical density of a material

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ n
densità
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume

dent /dɛnt/ n
ammaccatura
shallow deformation in the surface

dent /dɛnt/ v
ammaccare
produce a dent

dental /ˈdɛntl̩/ /ˈdɛntəl/ adj
dentario dentale
of or concerning dentistry
of or concerning the teeth
dentale
phonetics

dental floss n
filo interdentale
cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth

dentin n
dentina
material of a tooth

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
dentista
specialized tooth doctor

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
odontoiatria
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth

dentition /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ n
dentizione
set of natural teeth
type and arrangement of normal teeth

denuclearization n
denuclearizzazione
act or process of denuclearizing

denuclearize /diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/ v
denuclearizzare
reduce number of nuclear weapons

deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
negare
to assert that something is not true

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ adj
deodorante
acting to control odor

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
deodorante
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm
any agent to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor

deodorize v
deodorare
mask or eliminate odor

deoxyadenosine n
deossiadenosina
deoxyribonucleoside related to adenosine

deoxygenate /diˈɒksɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
deossigenare
to remove oxygen from something

deoxygenation /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/ n
deossigenazione
the removal of oxygen

deoxyguanosine n
deossiguanosina
deoxyribonucleoside related to guanosine

deoxyribonucleic acid n
acido desossiribonucleico acido deossiribonucleico
deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribonucleotide n
deossiribonucleotide
nucleotide containing deoxyribose

deoxyribose n
deossiribosio
derivative of ribose

deoxythymine /diˌɒksɪˈθaɪmiːn/ n
deossitimidina
deoxyribonucleoside related to thymine

deoxyuridine /diˌɒksɪˈjʊəɹɪdiːn/ n
deossiuridina
deoxyribonucleoside related to uridine

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
deviare
to deviate
partire allontanarsi andar via dipartire
to leave

department /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
dipartimento facoltà reparto
subdivision of organization

department store n
grande magazzino emporio
store containing many departments

departmental adj
dipartimentale ministeriale ripartimentale
of or pertaining to a department

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ n
dipartita dipartenza morte trapasso
death
deviazione
deviation from a plan or procedure
partenza
the act of departing

departure lounge n
sala partenze
waiting room at an airport

depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
dipendere
be contingent or conditioned
pendere
be pending
hang down
fare affidamento
trust

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
dipendenza
state of being dependent

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
dipendente
relying upon; depending upon

dependent variable n
variabile dipendente
in algebra

depersonalize v
spersonalizzare
remove a sense of personal identity from something

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
raffigura rappresenta
to render a representation of something

depiction n
descrizione dipinto
lifelike image

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
depilare depilarsi
to remove hair from the body

depilatory adj
depilatore depilatorio
that removes hair

depilatory n
depilatore
preparation that removes hair from the body

depleted uranium n
uranio impoverito
uranium that contains reduced U-235

depletion /dɪˈpliːʃən/ n
esaurimento
exhaustion

deplorable /dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/ adj
deplorabile deplorevole deprecabile
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
collocare dispiegare
to prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use

depolarizer n
depolarizzante
sustance added to a battery

depoliticization /diːpəˌlɪtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
depoliticizzazione spoliticizzazione

depoliticize /diːpəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ v
spoliticizzare
remove from political influence

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponente
of a Latin verb: having a passive form

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
deponente
a deponent verb

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportare
to evict, especially from a country

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
deportazione
act of deporting or exiling

deportee /dɪˌpɔːˈti/ n
deportato
deported person

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
deporre

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
deposito sedimento
anything left behind on a surface
deposito
asset that was left to the care of the other
acconto anticipo caparra deposito
money given as an initial payment
deposito acconto caparra
money placed in an account

deposition /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
deposizione
brinamento
transformation of gas into solid

depositor n
depositante
person

depot /ˈdepɐʉ/ /ˈdiːpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpəʊ/ n
deposito deposito ferroviario
bus or railway station
deposito magazzino rimessa
warehouse or similar storage facility

deprave /dɪˈpɹeɪv/ v
depravare
To speak ill of

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
deprecare
express disapproval of

deprecative adj
deprecativo
tending to deprecate

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adj
depresso abbacchiato abbattuto mogio
severely despondent and unhappy

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
deprimente
causing depression or sadness

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
depressione
psychology: state of mind
economics: period of major economic contraction
geography: low area
reduction in a biological variable
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure

depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
depressivo
Of or relating to depression
depressed
depressivo deprimente
dispiriting

depressor n
depressore
anything that depresses

depressor septi n
depressore del setto depressore del setto nasale muscolo depressore del setto
muscle

depressor supercilii n
depressore del sopracciglio muscolo depressore del sopracciglio
muscle

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ n
privazione
state of being deprived

deprogramming n
deprogramazione
the removal of the programming instilled into a person by a cult or similar organization

deprotonation n
deprotonazione
removal of a proton

depth /dɛpθ/ n
profondità
vertical distance below a surface

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ n
deputato
legislator
delegato rappresentate vice
representative

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsɪnaɪt/ v
sradicare
force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location
estirpare sradicare
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate

derail /dəˈɹeɪl/ v
deragliare
to come off the tracks
to deviate from the previous course or direction

derailleur /dəˈɹeɪlɚ/ /dɪˈɹeɪljə/ n
deragliatore
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another

derailment n
deragliamento
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

deratization n
derattizzazione
deratization

derby /ˈdɑː.bi/ /ˈdɝ.bi/ n
competizione gara partita
any organized race
corsa di cavalli
horse race

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
abbandonato
abandoned
negligente trascurato
negligent

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
rifiuto
abandoned property
relitto
abandoned ship
derelitto relitto della società
outcast

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
deridere
to harshly mock; ridicule

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
derisione
act of treating with contempt

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
derivata derivato
chemical derived from another
derivata
in analysis: value
derivato derivata
something derived
word that derives from another

derivatization /dəˌɹɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/ n
derivatizzazione
technique for transforming a chemical

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
derivare
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction
find the derivation of (a word or phrase)
obtain (something) from something else
originate (from)

dermal [ˈdɜːməɫ] adj
dermico
of or pertaining to skin or integument

dermatitis /ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
dermatite
inflammation of the skin

dermatographia n
dermografia dermografismo
skin disorder

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatologico
of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
dermatologo dermatologa
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
dermatologia
the study of the skin and its diseases

dermatoscope /ˌdɜːməˈtɒskoʊp/ n
dermatoscopio

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ n
derma
skin layer underlying epidermis

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
dispregiativo peggiorativo
contumelioso ingiurioso insultante offensivo riduttivo spregiativo
tending to lessen in value

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
prodezza
brave and adventurous actions

derrière /ˌdɛɹiˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
deretano
bottom, bum, backside

derussianization n
derussificazione

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
derviscio
a member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism

desalinate /diːˈsælɪneɪt/ v
desalinizzare
remove the salt from something

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ n
dissalazione
process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water

desalinize v
desalinizzare dissalare
to remove salt from

desalt v
dissalare
to remove salt from

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
scendere
to pass from a higher to a lower place

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
discendente
one who is the progeny of someone
later evolutionary type

descent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
discesa
instance of descending
ascendenza
lineage or hereditary derivation

describable [dɪˈskɹaɪbəbəɫ] adj
descrivibile enarrabile
capable of being described

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ v
descrivere
to represent in words

describer n
descrittore descrittrice
person who describes

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
descrizione
account in words

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
descrittivo

descriptive statistics n
statistica descrittiva
branch of statistics

descriptivism n
descrittivismo
describing realistic language forms

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
dissacrare
to inappropriately change
profanare dissacrare
to profane or violate sacredness
sconsacrare
to remove the consecration

desegregate /diːˈsɛɡɹəɡeɪt/ v
desegretare
remove segregation

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
deserto
Abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ n
deserto
barren area

desert island n
isola deserta
an uninhabited island

desert rat n
gundi ratto del deserto
one of various mouselike desert dwellers

deserted /dɪˈzɜːtəd/ adj
deserta deserto

deserticolous adj
deserticolo
living in a desert

deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
meritare meritarsi
to merit

desiccation /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
essiccamento essiccazione
The state or process of being desiccated

desideratum /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ n
desiderato
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
design
art of designing
disegno design
plan

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
progettare
to plan an artwork etc.

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
designazione appellativo
distinguishing mark or name
indicazione
indication
designazione
selection and appointment for a purpose, allotment
utilizzo
use or application

designer n
designer
person who designs

desinence /ˈdɛsənəns/ /ˈdɛsɪnəns/ n
desinenza
inflectional word-ending

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adj
desiderabile
suitable to be desired

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
desiderare
desiderio
something wished for
strong attraction
feeling of desire

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
desiderare volere
want emotionally or sexually

desk /dɛsk/ n
scrivania
table for writing and reading

desminopathy n
desminopatia

desmosome n
desmosoma
a structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ adj
deserto desolato
deserted
nero
dismal
abbandonato
unfit for habitation

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ n
disperazione
loss of hope

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ n
disperato
filled with despair

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
a mali estremi estremi rimedi
in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected may become the best choice

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adj
spregevole abietto disprezzabile
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
disprezzare
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ n
malgrado nonostante sebbene
in spite of

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
abbattuto scoraggiato
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ n
despota
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotism n
dispotismo
government by a singular authority

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
dessert dolce
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

dessert grape n
uva da tavola
a grape grown for eating rather than for making wine

destabilization n
destabilizzazione
destabilizing

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
destabilizzare
to make something unstable

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
destinazione
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent

destitute /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/ adj
destituito
lacking something; devoid; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
distruggere abbattere
distruggere
to damage beyond use or repair
(colloquial) to defeat soundly

destroyable adj
distruttibile
able to be destroyed

destroyer n
distruttore
that who/which destroys
cacciatorpediniere
type of warship

destruct v
distruggere
to cause the destruction of

destruction /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
distruzione
act of destroying
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
distruttivo
causing destruction; damaging

destructiveness n
distruttività
the state or quality of being destructive

detachable /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
distaccabile estraibile rimovibile separabile staccabile
designed to be unfastened

detached house n
abitazione isolata casa isolata
free-standing family dwelling unit

detachment /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
distacco imparzialità oggettività
impartiality
distacco
indifference
separation
distaccamento
military unit

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ n
minuzia
something considered trivial enough to ignore
dettaglio particolare
something small enough to escape casual notice

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ v
dettagliare
to explain in detail

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ adj
dettagliato
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
detenere trattenere
put under custody

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
individuare
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ adj
rilevabile
That which can be detected

detection /dəˈtɛkʃən/ n
identificazione investigazione rilevamento rilevazione
act of detecting or sensing something
rilevamento
the finding out of a constituent, a signal, an agent or the like

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
investigatore detetive
police officer who looks for evidence
person employed to find information

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
detenzione
holding in one's control with no intention to possess

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
scoraggiare
to persuade someone not to do something
prevenire
to prevent something from happening

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
detergente
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/ v
deteriorarsi
grow worse
deteriorare
make worse

deterioration /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
deterioramento
process of making or growing worse

determinable adj
precisabile
able to be determined or limited

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtʌɹmɪnənt/ n
determinante
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
determinazione
act, process, or result of any accurate measurement

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
determinato risoluto
determinato
decided or resolute

determinedly adv
determinatamente
in a determined manner

determiner n
determinante
class of words
dependent function in a noun phrase
something that determines

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ adj
dissuasivo
serving to deter

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
detestare
to dislike intensely

dethrone v
detronizzare
forcibly remove a monarch

detonability n
detonabilità

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
detonatore
device used to detonate an explosive device

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
detrimento
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
dannoso lesivo
causing damage or harm

detriticolous adj
detriticolo

detritivorous /ˌdɛtɹəˈtɪvəɹəs/ adj
detritivoro
feeding on detritus

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
due
number two
playing card
side of a dice with two spots
parità
tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmɑːkiːnə/ n
deus ex machina
contrived plot resolution
contrived solution to a problem

deuteragonist n
deuteragonista
second most important character

deuteride n
deuteruro

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ n
deuterio
isotope of hydrogen

deuterochloroform n
deuterocloroformio
deuterated form of chloroform

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
devastare
to ruin many or all things over a large area

develop /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/ /ˈdɛv.ləp/ v
sviluppare
to progress
to create
to bring out photographic images
to progress through stages

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
liquido per sviluppare sviluppatore
liquid used in chemical film processing
sviluppatore sviluppatore di software
software programmer
sviluppatore
someone engaged in product creation and improvement
film developer
real estate developer

developing adj
in via di sviluppo
of a country

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
sviluppo potenziamento
process of developing
potenziamento
something which has developed

deverbal adj
deverbale
related to something that is derived from a verb

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
anormale deviante
of or pertaining to a deviation

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ n
anormale pervertito
person who deviates
anormale atipico insolito inusuale
thing that deviates

deviated nasal septum n
setto nasale deviato
physical disorder

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
deviazione scarto
statistical deviation

device /dəˈvaɪs/ n
motto coccarda emblema inscrizione
heraldry: personal motto or emblem
apparecchio dispositivo congegno periferica
piece of equipment
artificio beffa stratagemma
project, stratagem, artifice

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ n
demonio diavolo cavolo
diavolo demonio
a creature of hell
wicked or naughty person
bad part of the conscience
in Christian Science, an evil or erring entity
diavolo
the devil: the chief devil
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier)
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him

devil is in the details proverb
il diavolo si nasconde nei dettagli il diavolo è nei dettagli
specific provisions of something may be complicated

devil's advocate n
avvocato del diavolo
canon lawyer
debater

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ adj
diabolico
resembling or characteristic of a devil

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
escogitare architettare congegnare inventare
use the intellect to plan or design

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
privo senza
empty, completely without

devolution /diːvəˈluːʃən/ n
devoluzione

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
devoto
vowed; dedicated; consecrated
zelante
zealous; characterized by devotion

devotee /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ n
devoto fedele seguace
believer

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ n
devozione
religious veneration, zeal, or piety
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication
ecclesiastical: a prayer

devour /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/ v
assorbire consumare divorare riempire
to absorb or engross the mind fully
divorare ingurgitare affogarsi ingozzarsi trangugiare
to eat greedily
divorare consumare
to rapidly destroy, engulf or lay waste
divorare assorbire incamerare ingurgitare memorizzare trangugiare
to take in avidly

devout /dəˈvʌʊt/ /dɪˈvaʊt/ adj
devoto
devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties

devshirme n
devscirme
collection of non-Muslim children to be converted to Islam

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ n
rugiada
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc

dew point n
punto di rugiada
temperature

dewclaw n
sperone
dewclaw

dewlap /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
pappagorgia
The sagging flesh on the human throat of an old person
pendulous skin under neck

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
destrezza
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
aggraziato agile
agile; flexible
abile svelto
skillful in some specific thing
abile destro ingegnoso
skillful with one's hands

dexterously adv
con destrezza destramente
in a dexterious manner

dextrin /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/ n
destrina
polymers of glucose

dextrorotatory adj
destrogiro
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the right

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
destrosio
naturally-occurring form of glucose

dhimmitude n
dhimmitudine
appeasement towards Islamic demands

dhole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
cuon alpino
Asian wild dog

di- prefix
di-
two, twice}} double

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ n
diabete
A group of metabolic diseases

diabetes insipidus n
diabete insipido
Disease

diabetes mellitus n
diabete mellito
medical disorder

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
diabetico
having diabetes
of diabetes
suitable for one having diabetes mellitus

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ n
diabetico
person suffering from diabetes mellitus

diabetogenic adj
diabetogeno
that produces diabetes

diabetologist n
diabetologo
physician whose speciality is diabetology

diabetology n
diabetologia
the study of the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes

diabolic /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
diabolico

diabolical [ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkəɫ] [ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəɫ] adj
diabolico
Extremely wicked or cruel
Of, or concerning the devil; satanic

diabolically adv
diabolicamente
In a diabolical manner

diachrony /daɪˈækɹəni/ n
diacronia
study of change

diaconate n
diaconato
deacons considered as a group
rank of a deacon

diacritical adj
diacritico
of, pertaining to, or serving as a diacritic
capable of distinguishing

diacritical mark n
segno diacritico
symbol

diacritically adv
diacriticamente
in a diacritical manner

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
diadema corona
crown
diadema
ornamental headband

diadumenos n
diadumeno
form of Ancient Greek sculpture

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ n
dieresi
dieresi iato
diacritic placed over a vowel letter

diagnose /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/ /daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnosticare
determine the root cause of

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
diagnosi
identification of the nature and cause of an illness

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ adj
diagnostico
of, or relating to diagnosis

diagnostician n
diagnosta
a medical doctor specialized in diagnoses

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ adj
diagonale
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices
having a slanted or oblique direction

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ n
diagonale
something forming or resembling a diagonal line
geometry: diagonal line or plane

diagonal matrix n
matrice diagonale
type of matrix

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
diagramma
graph or chart
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ n
disco combinatore
disk with finger holes on a telephone

dial indicator n
comparatore
instrument that measures small distances

dialect /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ n
dialetto
particular variety of a language

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialettale
relating to a dialect

dialectical materialism n
materialismo dialettico
branch of philosophy

dialectically adv
dialetticamente
in a dialectical manner

dialectics n
dialettica
systematic method of argument

dialefe n
dialefe
short metrical pause between two identical vowel sounds

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ n
dialogo
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ n
dialogo conversazione discorso
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialoguist n
dialoghista
scriptwriter

dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/ n
dialisi
chemical method
medicine: artificial removal of waste products from the blood

dialyzer n
dializzatore
part of a hemodialysis machine

diamagnetic /daɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
diamagnetico
exhibiting diamagentism

diamagnetism n
diamagnetismo
weak form of magnetism

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ n
diametro
line
length of this line
graph theory

diametrical adj
diametrale

diamine /ˈdaɪ.ə.miːn/ n
diammina
compound containing two amino groups

diaminomonocarboxylic adj
diamminomonocarbossilico
describing amino acids that have two amino groups and one carboxylic acid group

diaminophenol n
diaminofenolo
any of several isomeric diamino derivatives of phenol

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ n
quadri
card games: card of the diamonds suit
diamante
gemstone
uncountable: mineral
baseball: entire baseball field
baseball: infield of a baseball field
something that resembles a diamond

diamond in the rough n
diamante grezzo
uncut diamond

diamondiferous adj
diamantifero
yielding diamond

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
quadri
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦

dianionic adj
dianionico

dianthus n
dianto
plant

diapedesis n
diapedesi
migration of blood cells

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ n
pannolino
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
diafano
of a fine, almost transparent texture
ialino trasparente
transparent; allowing light to pass through

diaphasia n
diafasia

diaphasic adj
diafasico

diaphorase n
diaforasi

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
diaframma
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen
contraceptive device
mechanics: flexible membrane
diaframma lamellare diaframma
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light

diaphragmatic adj
diaframmatico
of or using a diaphragm

diapositive n
diapositiva
photography: slide

diarchy n
diarchia
form of government

diarist /ˈdaɪəɹɪst/ n
diarista
one who keeps a diary

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
diarrea
medical condition

diarrheal adj
diarroico
causing or associated with diarrhea

diarthrosis n
diartrosi
a joint that can move freely in various planes

diary /ˈdaɪəɹi/ n
diario
daily log of experiences

diaspora /daɪˈæspəɹə/ n
diaspora
dispersion of a group of people

diasporic adj
diasporico
pertaining to a diaspora

diastase /ˈdaɪəsteɪz/ n
diastasi maltina
enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of starch into maltose

diastematic adj
diastematico
notation
of diastema

diastole /daɪˈæstəli/ n
diastole
relaxation of the heart

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
diastolico
pertaining to a diastole

diastrophism n
diastrofismo
deformation of the Earth's crust

diastyle n
diastilo
intercolumnation

diathermancy n
diatermanità
condition of being diathermic

diathermy n
diatermocoagulazione
generation of heat using high-frequency electromagnetic currents

diatom /ˈdaɪətəm/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɑm/ n
diatomea
grouping of minute algae

diatonic adj
diatonico
diatonic

diatonism n
diatonismo
diatonism

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
diatriba
bitter denunciation
diatriba arringa concione
prolongued discourse

dibasic adj
bibasico
of a salt
of an acid

dibber n
seminatoio
tool

dice /daɪs/ v
fare a dadini tagliare a dadini
to cut into small cubes

dice snake n
biscia tassellata
Natrix tessellata

dicephalous /daɪˈsɛfələs/ adj
dicefalo
two-headed

dichloroindophenol n
dicloroindofenolo
blue dye

dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
dicotomia
separation or division into two

dichroic adj
dicroico
Exhibiting dichroism

dichromate /daɪˈkɹəʊmeɪt/ n
dicromato
any salt of dichromic acid

dichromic adj
dicromico
containing two atoms of chromium

dick /dɪk/ n
coglione
highly contemptible person
cazzo pisello minchia uccello
slang: penis

dickhead /ˈdɪkhɛd/ n
glande cappella testa di cazzo
(slang) glans penis
testa di cazzo
(slang) stupid person

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
dettato
an activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words
ordine
orders given in an overbearing manner
the act of ordering or commanding

dictation machine n
dittafono
sound recording device

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
dittatore
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship
tyrannical boss, or authority figure

dictatorially adv
dittatorialmente dittatoriamente
in a dictatorial manner

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
dittatura
a government led by a dictator

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
dizione
clarity of word choice

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɛɹi/ n
dizionario vocabolario
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didascalico didattico
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate

didgeridoo /ˌdɪdʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
didgeridoo didgeridù didjeridoo didjeridu
Australian musical instrument

didymium n
didimio
mixture of praseodymium and neodymium once thought to be an element

die /daɪ/ n
plinto
cubical part of a pedestal
matrice
device for cutting into a specified shape
conio
embossed device used in stamping
piastrina
fragment of a completed integrated circuit wafer
dado
polyhedron used in games of chance

die /daɪ/ v
morire
to become spiritually dead
to be mortified or shocked
morire crepare cadere
to stop living

diegetic /ˌdaɪəˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ adj
diegetico

dieldrin n
dieldrina
cyclodiene insecticide

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk / n
dielettrico
physics: nonconducting material

diesel-electric adj
diesel-elettrico

diester n
diestere
organic compound containing two ester functional groups

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
dieta
controlled regimen of food
food a person or animal consumes
habitual consumption
council of leaders

dietetics n
dietetica
study of diet and nutrition

diethyl n
dietile dietilico
diethyl

diethyl ether n
etere dietilico
diethyl ether

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ n
dietologa dietologo
person who studies or practices dietetics

difference /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/ /ˈdɪfɹən(t)s/ n
differenza
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else
quality of being different
arithmetic: result of a subtraction

different /ˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
diverso
differente
unlike most others
not the same

differential equation n
equazione differenziale
equation involving the derivatives of a function

differential geometry n
geometria differenziale
differential geometry

differentiated adj
differenziato
that has taken on a specialized form and function

differentiation n
differenziazione
in analysis
act of differentiating
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development

differently /ˈdifɹəntli/ adv
differentemente
in a different way

differently able adj
diversamente abile
euphemism for 'disabled'

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
difficile
hard, not easy

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
difficoltà
state of being difficult
obstacle

diffract v
diffrangersi
intransitive
diffrangere
transitive

diffraction /dɪˈfɹækʃən/ n
diffrazione
the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ adj
diffuso
not concentrated

difluoride /daɪˈflɔːɹaɪd/ n
difluoruro
any chloride containing two fluorine atoms in each molecule

dig /dɪɡ/ n
scavi
archeological investigation

dig /dɪɡ/ v
scavare
to move hard-packed earth out of the way

dig in one's heels v
mantenere la propria posizione puntare i piedi
to act in a determined manner

dig up v
disseppellire dissotterrare
to excavate

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ n
digamma
letter of the Old Greek alphabet

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ /ˈdaɪdʒɛst/ v
digerire
to separate food in the alimentary canal

digestibility n
digeribilità
digestibility

digestible /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ adj
assimilabile digeribile
capable of being digested

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
assimilazione
assimilation and understanding of ideas
digestione
process in gastrointestinal tract
result of this process
decomposizione digestione
processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms

digestive system n
apparato digerente sistema digerente
system of organs

digestive tract n
apparato digerente
system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ n
cifra
numeral

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ/ adj
digitale
having to do or performed with a finger
digitale informatico
of or relating to computers
digitale discreto
representing discrete values

digital camera n
fotocamera digitale macchina fotografica digitale
electronic camera

digital television n
televisione digitale
broadcasting

digitalin /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪn/ n
digitalina
mixture of glycosides

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtælɪs/ /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ n
digitale
genus

digitalize /ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ v
digitalizzare
make digital

digitization n
digitalizzazione
conversion of data from digital

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitalizzare
represent something as a sequence of binary digits

digitized adj
digitalizzato
digitized

digitizer /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
digitalizzatore

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
diglossia
the coexistence of two closely related native languages

dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adj
dignitoso rispettabile
respectable

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
dignità
quality or state

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
digrafo

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
divagare
to deviate

digressive /daɪˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
digressivo
marked by digression; rambling

dihedral angle n
angolo diedro
angle between two planes

dihydride /daɪˈhaɪdɹide/ n
diidruro
dihydride

dihydrogen monoxide /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n məˈnɒksaɪd/ /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒən məˈnɑkˌsaɪd/ n
monossido di diidrogeno
water, H₂O

dihydroxybenzene n
diidrossibenzene
benzenediol

dihydroxyphenylalanine /daɪhaɪˌdɹɒksiːfiːnaɪlˈæləniːn/ n
diidrossifenilalanina
enantiomer

dik-dik n
dik dik madoqua
antelope of the genus Madoqua

dilapidate /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
buttare via dilapidare gettare alle ortiche sperperare
to squander or waste

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
cadente degradato pericolante
having fallen into a state of disrepair

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
dilapidazione

dilatable adj
dilatabile
that can be dilated

dilaton n
dilatone
particle

dildo /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
dildo vibratore
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ n
dilemma
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives
difficult circumstance

dilemmatic adj
dilemmatico
of or relating to a dilemma

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ n
dilettante

dilettantish adj
diilettantesco dilettantistico
amateurish

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
diligente
hard-working and focused

diligently adv
diligentemente
in a diligent manner

dilithium /daɪˈlɪθɪəm/ n
dilitio
diatomic molecule
fictional mineral

dill /dɪɫ/ n
aneto
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
gingillarsi procrastinare
to waste time

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ adj
diluire

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ v
diluire
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ n
diluizione
process of making something dilute

diluvial adj
diluviale
Relating to a flood

diluvian /daɪˈljuːvɪən/ /daɪˈluvɪən/ adj
diluviale
pertaining to a deluge, or flood; diluvial

dim /dɪm/ adj
indistinta indistinto
indistinct
debole fioca fioco oscura oscuro
not bright, not colourful
tonta tonto
not smart

dim /dɪm/ v
affievolirsi
to become darker
offuscare abbassare affievolire annebbiare annerire
to make something less bright

dime /daɪm/ n
decino
A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar

dime a dozen adj
a dozzine a iosa
so common as to be practically worthless

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ n
dimensione
measure of spatial extent
aspetto
single aspect of a thing

dimension stone n
concio

dimensional /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ adj
dimensionale
having a stated number of dimensions

dimer /ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/ n
dimero
a molecule consisting of two identical halves

dimeric adj
dimerico
of or being a dimer

dimerous adj
dimero
in two parts

dimethoxyethane n
dimetoxietano
dimethyl ether of ethylene glycol

dimethylmercury n
dimetilmercurio
(CH₃)₂Hg

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
diminuire ridurre
To make smaller
diminuire
To taper

diminution /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/ n
diminuzione
lessening, decrease or reduction

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutivo
serving to diminish
grammar
minuscolo
very small

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
diminutivo
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimmer /ˈdɪməɹ/ n
potenziometro reostato
Rheostat

dimorphism /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ n
dimorfismo
biology: occurrence of two distinct forms of any part
biology: occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
fossetta
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth
bozza
small depression or indentation in generic surface

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
formare bozze su
create a dimple in
formare fossette su
create dimples in face by smiling

din /dɪn/ n
baccano frastuono schiamazzo strepitio
loud noise

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ n
dinaro
official currency of several countries

dine /daɪn/ v
cenare
to eat; to eat dinner or supper

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ n
ristoro vagone ristorante
a small and inexpensive type of restaurant which may be modelled to resemble a dining car

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
battello pneumatico
inflatable boat
battello pedalò
small boat

dingleberry /ˈdɪŋɡəɫbɛɹi/ n
tarzanello
piece of feces

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
dingo
wild dog native to Australia

dining car n
carrozza ristorante vagone ristorante
restaurant carriage

dining room n
sala da pranzo
room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten

dining table n
tavolo da pranzo
table in the dining room on which meals are served

dinitrogen n
diazoto
molecule
two atoms

dinitrogen oxide n
ossido di diazoto
nitrous oxide

dinitrogen pentoxide n
pentossido di diazoto
unstable binary compound N₂O₅

dinitrogen tetroxide n
tetrossido di diazoto
binary compound nitrogen and oxygen, N₂O₄

dinitrogen trioxide n
triossido di diazoto
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen; N₂O₃

dinitrophenylhydrazine n
dinitrofenilidrazina
Any of six isomeric aromatic azines

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ n
cena
main meal of the day
pranzo
midday meal

dinner table n
tavolo da cena
table on which dinner is served

dinner's ready phraseologicalUnit
a tavola !

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ n
dinosauro
extinct reptile

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
diocesano
pertaining to a diocese

diocese /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
diocesi
region administered by a bishop

diopside n
diopside
mineral

dioptase n
dioptasio
Mineral

diopter n
diottria
unit of measure

diorama n
diorama
a three-dimensional display of a scenery

diorite n
diorite
Igneous rock

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n
biossido diossido
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dip /dɪp/ n
avvallamento
lower section of a road or geological feature
vasca
tank or trough to kill parasites in cattle

dip /dɪp/ v
immergere inzuppare
to lower into a liquid

diphenol [daɪˈfiːnɒɫ] n
difenolo
organic chemistry: compound with two phenol groups

diphosphatase n
difosfatasi
enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of the diphosphate

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
difterite
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/ n
dittongo
complex vowel sound

diploblastic adj
diploblastico
having two embryonic germ layers (the ectoderm and the endoderm)

diploid adj
diploide
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
diploma
certificate

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ n
diplomazia
art of conducting international relations
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people

diplomat /ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/ n
diplomatico diplomatica
person who is accredited to represent a government
diplomatico
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
diplomatico
concerning relationships between governments
exhibiting diplomacy

diplomatic immunity n
immunità diplomatica
diplomat's legal immunity

diplophonia n
diplofonia

dipluran n
dipluro
any of various hexapods, of the order Diplura

dipodid n
dipodidi
member of the family Dipodidae

dipolar adj
dipolare
having two poles

dipole /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/ /ˈdʌɪpəʊl/ n
dipolo
any object that is oppositely charged at two points

dipped headlight n
anabbaglianti
main light on a motor vehicle

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
merlo acquaiolo
bird
mestolo
vessel

dipsomaniac /dɪp.sə(ʊ)ˈmeɪn.i.æk/ n
dipsomane
An alcoholic

dipstick /ˈdɪpstɪk/ n
coglione
a person of inferior intellect
asta di livello astina
a stick or rod

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ n
dittico
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
catastrofico terribile tragico tremendo
expressing bad consequences

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
diretto
Straight, constant, without interruption

direct free kick n
calcio di punizione
soccer

direct object n
complemento diretto
the noun a verb is directly acting upon

direct product n
prodotto diretto
product of sets

directed acyclic graph n
digrafo aciclico grafo aciclico diretto grafo aciclico orientato
directed graph without cycles

directed edge n
arco spigolo orientato
ordered pair of nodes

directed graph n
digrafo grafo diretto grafo orientato
type of graphs

directeur sportif n
direttore sportivo
team manager of a cycle racing team

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
direzione guida senso di marcia
guidance, instruction
direzione senso di marcia
indication of the point toward which an object is moving
direzione di marcia senso di marcia
path or course of movement
direzione regia
work of the director (manager)
regia conduzione
work of the director in cinema or theater

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
regista direttore capo
supervisor, manager

directorial adj
direttivo
of or pertaining to a director
of or pertaining to a directorate

directorship n
direzione
office

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
elenco lista
list of names, addresses etc.
cartella
simulated folder
cartella directory
structured listing of files

directress n
direttrice
a female director

direly adv
disastrosamente
in a dire manner

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝdʒ/ n
lagna lamentazione nenia
mournful poem or piece of music

dirham n
dirham
unit of currency

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ adj
dirigibile
steerable

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
aeronave
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirigiste /dɪɹəˈʒist/ adj
dirigistico
controlled or guided by a central authority, as in an economy

dirndl [ˈdɪəndəɫ] n
abito tradizionale tirolese dirndl
traditional Alpine women's dress

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
terra
soil or earth
sporco
stain or spot (on clothes etc)

dirt cheap adj
regalato
easily affordable

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ adj
sporco lurido sudicio lercio
covered with or containing dirt
sporco
illegal, improper
of color: discolored by impurities
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
sporco indecente sporca
morally unclean, obscene or indecent
sporco sudicio sporca sudicia
that makes one dirty

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ v
sporcare sporcarsi
to become soiled
sporcare insudiciare lordare fedare
to make dirty

dirty look n
occhiataccia
unpleasant look

disable [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ] v
disabilitare disattivare
to deactivate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
disabilitare
to render unable; to take away the ability

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
per i disabili
for the use of people with physical disabilities
disabile
having a disability
disabilitato
made incapable of use or action

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] n
disabile
disabled one
disabili
the disabled collectively

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
disaccaride
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
svantaggio
weakness
setback or handicap

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
essere in disaccordo
discordare
to fail to conform or correspond with
disconvenire discrepare dissentire divergere non concordare non essere [[d']]accordo
to not harmonize

disagreeable [dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ] adj
antipatico sgradevole
exciting repugnance
sconveniente
not agreeable, unsuitable

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
disaccordo
A condition of not agreeing or concurring
discussione
An argument or debate

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
disambiguare
remove ambiguities

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
disambiguazione
removal of ambiguity

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
sparire
to vanish

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
sparizione scomparsa
action of disappearing or vanishing

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
deludere contrariare dispiacere
to displease by underperforming etc.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
deluso
defeated of hope or expectation

disappointing adj
deludente
that disappoints or disappoint

disappointment /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
delusione disappunto
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
disapprovazione
disapproval

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
disapprovare
to condemn

disarm /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
disarmare
to deprive of arms
to deprive of the means or the disposition to harm

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ n
disarmo
the reduction of military forces and armaments

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
disastro
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc.

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
disastroso

disbeliever n
miscredente
one who does not believe

disc brake n
freno a disco
type of brake

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
percepire
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes

discernment n
discernimento
discrimination
the ability to perceive differences that exist
criterio distinzione oculatezza
the ability to distinguish between things
assennatezza buonsenso
the condition of understanding

discipleship n
discepolato
condition of being a disciple

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ n
disciplina
controlled behaviour, self-control
category in which a certain activity belongs
specific branch or knowledge or learning

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
far noto scoperchiare svelare

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
divulgazione rivelazione
the act of revealing something
diffusione divulgazione esternazione
the making known of facts

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
discoteca
discotheque

discobolus n
discobolo
a discus thrower
a statue of a discus thrower

discography /ˌdɪsˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌdɪsˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
discografia
complete collection of the releases of a musical act

discoid adj
discoide
shaped like a disc/disk

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
scombussolare
to befuddle

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
disagio

disconcerting /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ adj
sconcertante sconvolgente
tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting

disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/ adj
sconnesso
math: not connected

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ v
cessare interrompere
to stop a process

discontinuously adv
desultoriamente
In a jerky manner.

discord /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
dissonanza
harsh or confused sound
musical dissonance
discordia dissenso zizzania
lack of agreement
discordia dissenso
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension

discotheque /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
discoteca
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
sconto
reduction in price

discourage /dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
scoraggiare
to persuade somebody not to do something
to dishearten

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
discorso
expression in (spoken or written) words
verbal exchange or conversation

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
scoprire discoprire
find something for the first time
expose something previously covered

discoverer n
scopritore scopritrice
one who discovers

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
scoperta
the discovering of new things
something discovered

discredit n
disdoro disonore infamia onta vergogna
act or state

discredit v
screditare
harm reputation

discrete /dɪsˈkɹiːt/ adj
discreto
distinto separato
Separate; distinct; individual

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
discernimento
the ability to make wise choices or decisions
discrezione riservatezza
the quality of being discreet or circumspect

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
discriminazione
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things

discriminatory /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/ adj
discriminatorio

discursion /dɪˈskɜːʃən/ /dɪˈskɝʒən/ n
digressione
digression
vagabondagio
roving about

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
disco
round plate-like object for throwing

discus throw n
lancio del disco
athletic event where a discus is thrown

discus thrower n
discobolo discobola
athlete

discuss /dɪsˈkʌs/ v
dibattere
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
discussione
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ n
disprezzo disdegno sdegno
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ v
sdegnare spregiare sprezzare
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/ adj
disdegnoso sprezzante
showing contempt or scorn

disdainfully adv
sdegnosamente
in a disdainful manner

disease /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
malattia malanno morbo disturbo
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
sbarcare
remove from on board a vessel
to go ashore, to leave a train or airplane

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
secernere
to take or draw from the body
sbudellare sventrare spanciare sviscerare
to take or let out the bowels

disenamour /dɪsɪˈnæmə(ɹ)/ v
disamorare
cause to fall out of love

disentangle [ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ] v
districare sbrogliare
extricate

disequilibrium n
squilibrio
the loss of equilibrium or stability

disexcitation n
diseccitazione
change in state

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ n
vergogna
condition of being out of favor
ignominia infamia
state of being dishonored

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ v
disonorare
bring shame upon

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] adj
disonorevole deprecabile disonorante ignominioso obbrobrioso vergognoso
bringing or warranting disgrace

disgruntle /dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)l/ v
contrariare
to make discontent

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ n
travestimento
act of disguising
mascheramento travestimento camuffamento
attire to hide/assume an identity
camuffamento
that which masks what's beneath

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ v
travestirsi camuffarsi mascherarsi
to change the appearance
camuffare inorpellare mascherare nascondere
to prevent revealing something secret

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ n
disgusto schifo ripugnanza
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ v
disgustare nauseare ripugnare rivoltare stomacare
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ adj
disgustoso nauseante rivoltante stomachevole
repulsive, distasteful

dish /dɪʃ/ n
piatto
contents of such a vessel
tableware to be/being washed
piatto pietanza vivanda
specific type of food
parabola
type of antenna
piatto piatto fondo scodella
vessel for holding/serving food

dishcloth n
strofinaccio
for washing

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
avvilire sconfortare scoraggiare
discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage

dishonest /dɨˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
disonesto
not honest

dishonestly adv
disonestamente
in a dishonest manner

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ n
disonore
shame or disgrace

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ v
disonorare
to bring disgrace upon someone or something

dishware n
stoviglie
crockery

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ n
lavastoviglie
machine
lavapiatti
person

dishwater n
broda
washing water

disiamylborane n
disiamilborano
The organic borane

disincarcerate v
scarcerare
liberate from prison

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
disinfettante
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
disinfezione
treatment

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
disinformazione controinformazione
intentionally false information

disinherit v
diseredare
to exclude from inheritance

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
desintegrare

disinter /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
dissotterrare
To bring out, as from a grave or hiding place; to bring from obscurity into view
esumare
To take out of the grave or tomb; to unbury; to exhume; to dig up

disjoint union n
unione disgiunta
union of already disjoint sets
union of sets forced to be disjoint

disk /dɪsk/ n
disco
a thin, flat, circular plate
something resembling a disk

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ n
antipatia avversione
feeling of distaste

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ v
non piacersi
not to like something

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
lussare slogare
to dislodge a bone

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
dislocamento ripartizione
act or state of displacing

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] adj
sleale
without loyalty

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ n
slealtà
quality of being disloyal

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
smontare
take apart

dismast v
disalberare
to break off the mast of a ship

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
costernazione sbigottimento smarrimento
a sudden loss of courage

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ v
abbattere abbattersi mortificare mortificarsi
to disable with alarm or apprehensions
mortificarsi scoraggiare scoraggiarsi
to render lifeless

dismayed adj
costernato sbigottito sgomento spaurito
having the emotion of dismay

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
licenziare congedare dimettere mandare via
to discharge
scacciare
to dispel
in libertà rompere le righe
to order to leave
archiviare mandar via respingere rigettare
to reject, refuse to accept

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
smontarsi
to get off

dismutase n
dismutasi
any of several enzymes that catalyze dismutation reactions

dismutation n
dismutazione
a disproportionation reaction

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
disobbedienza
refusal to obey

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
disubbidiente
not obedient

disobey /dɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
disubbidire
to refuse to obey an order

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
disordine
absence of order
disturbance of civic order or of public order
disordine disturbo
physical or psychical malfunction

disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ adj
disordinato
not in order

disorganized /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ adj
disorganizzato
lacking order

disorientation /dɪs.ˌɔ.ɹi.ɪn.ˈtei.ʃn̩/ /dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/ n
disorientamento
the loss of one's sense of direction

dispassionate /dɪsˈpæʃənət/ adj
spassionata spassionato
not showing, and not affected by, emotion, bias, or prejudice

dispassionately adv
spassionatamente
in a dispassionate manner

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
dispatcher
A piece of software responsible for assigning priorities and resources to tasks waiting to be scheduled
mittente spedizioniere
One who dispatches (something)

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
deroga
act of dispensing

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ n
distributore erogatore
object used to dispense other items

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɜ˞s/ v
disseminarere
to disseminate
disperdere distribuire
to distribute
disperdere rifrangere
to refract
disperdere
to scatter
to dissipate

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ n
spostamento
physics: vector quantity which denotes distance with a directional component

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ n
schermo video
electronic screen
rappresentazione saggio
spectacle

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ v
presentare mostrare
to show conspicuously

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
disponìbile
available to be used
monouso usa e getta
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] n
disposizione
power to use something

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
distribuire essere incline propendere
to distribute and put in place
depositare disporre eliminare mettere
to get rid of something

disproportionate /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ adj
sproporzionato
out of proportion

disproportionate /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ v
disproporzionare
to undergo disproportionation

disproportionation n
disproporzionamento
a form of redox reaction wherein the reactant is both oxidized and reduced

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ n
disputa lite bega
argument, failure to agree

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
dequalificare
make ineligible

disquietude /dɪˈskwaɪə.tjuːd/ /dɪˈskwaɪə.tud/ n
inquietudine preoccupazione
a state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety

disquisition /ˌdɪskwəˈzɪʃən/ /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
disquisizione dissertazione
lengthy, formal discourse

disquisitor n
disquisitore
person who makes a disquisition

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
ignorare non considerare
to ignore

disrepair /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌdɪs.ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
rovina sfacelo
the state of being in poor condition

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
spogliare svestire
undress someone or something

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ v
interrompere impedire
to interrupt or impede something
disturbare
to throw into confusion or disorder

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ n
scompiglio sconvolgimento
disorder
disruzione rottura
interruption

diss /dɪs/ n
insulto
insult or put-down

diss /dɪs/ v
insultare
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
insoddisfazione scontentezza
unhappiness or discontent

dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
dissecare
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart

dissection /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
dissezione
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart

dissembler n
dissimulatore
someone who dissembles

dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ v
dissentire disconvenire discrepare divergere
to disagree

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
dissertazione
formal exposition of a subject

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
dissidente
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws

dissimulation n
dissimulazione
the act of concealing the truth

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
dissipare
to drive away

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
dissipazione
loss of energy

dissociation /ˈdɪˌsəʊʃɪieɪʃən/ n
dissociazione
act of dissociating
chemistry: process of breaking up
defence mechanism

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ n
dissolvenza
film punctuation

dissolved /dɪˈzɑlvd/ /dɪˈzɒlvd/ adj
dissolta
that has been disintegrated in a solvent

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
dissuadere
convince not to try or do

dissuasive /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ adj
dissuasivo
tending to dissuade

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ adj
donnesco femminile
of, relating to, or characteristic of women

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
conocchia rocchetto
device to which fibres are attached for temporary storage
rocchetto
part of a spinning wheel

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ adj
distale
remote from the point of attachment or origin

distal phalange n
falange distale falange ungueale falangetta
bone

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ n
distanza
amount of space between two points

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
distante
far off

distavorous adj
distavore

distemper /dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/ n
cimurro
disease
tempera
paint

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
distilleria
a place where distillation takes place

distinct /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
distinto distinta diversa diverso
different from one another
chiaro chiara
very clear

distinctly /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/ adv
distintamente
in a distinct manner

distinguish /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/ v
distinguersi
to make oneself noticeably different
discernere distinguere
to see someone or something as different from others

distinguishability n
distinguibilità
the state of being distinguishable

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
distinguibile
able, or easily able to be distinguished

distinguished /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj
distinto emerito
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
distinto
mathematics: specified, noted
having a dignified appearance or demeanor

distort /dɪsˈtɔɹt/ /dɪsˈtɔːt/ v
deformare distorcere
to bring something out of shape
distorcere
to give false account of

distorting adj
deformante
that distorts

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
distorsione
act of distorting

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
distrarre
To divert the attention of

distracted adj
distratto
having one's attention diverted; preoccupied

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ n
distrazione
something that distracts
the process of being distracted

distraint n
pignoramento
right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
colpito distrutto
deeply hurt, saddened, or worried

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
angoscia miseria pena sconforto
(cause of) discomfort
difficoltà pericolo
serious danger

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
addolorare angustiare logorare tormentare
cause strain or anxiety
confiscare pignorare
retain someone’s property
antichizzare
treat to make look old

distress signal n
segnale di pericolo
emergency signal

distressing /dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
desolante doloroso penoso
causing distress; upsetting

distribute /dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ v
distribuire
to divide into portions and dispense
to deliver or pass out
to supply to retail outlets
distribuire ripartire suddividere
to scatter or spread

distributed hash table n
DHT tabella di hash distribuita
decentralised distributed system

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
distribuzione
act of distribution or being distributed
distribution in statistics
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence
process by which commodities get to final consumers
the result of distributing; arrangement

distributivity n
distributività
fact of being distributive

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
distretto
administrative division
area or region

district cooling n
teleraffrescamento
system

district heating n
teleriscaldamento
system

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
diffidenza
lack of trust or confidence

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
diffido
to put no trust in

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
agghiacciate inquietante
causing distress or worry

disulfide /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
disolfuro
functional group

disulfide bond n
ponte disolfuro
covalent bond between two sulfur atoms, formed by the reaction of two thiol groups

disuse /dɪsˈjus/ n
disuso
disuse

disused /ˌdɪsˈjuːzd/ adj
desueto
no longer in use

disyllabic /daɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
bisillabo disillabico
comprising two syllables

disyllable /daɪˈsɪləbəɫ/ n
bisillabo disillabo
a word comprising two syllables

ditch /dɪtʃ/ n
fossato trincea affossamento canale canale di scarico canalone
trench

ditch /dɪtʃ/ v
dismettere mettere via riporre
to abandon
ammarare
to crash-land on the sea

dither /ˈdɪðə/ /ˈdɪðɚ/ v
esitare titubare
to be uncertain unable to make a decision

ditone n
ditono
ditone

dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ n
dittamo
dittany of Crete

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ n
idem
fac-simile
informal: duplicate
idem idem come sopra come sopra detto predetto soprascritto
the aforesaid

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ v
idem
(transitive) To repeat the aforesaid, the earlier action etc

dittology n
dittologia
double reading or interpretation

ditzy /ˈdɪtsi/ adj
scervellato svampito
silly or scatterbrained

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ n
diuresi
excessive production of urine

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ adj
diurno
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ n
diurnale diurno
A book of canonical offices

diuturnal adj
diuturno
durable

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
diva
female celebrity

divan /dɪˈvæn/ n
diwan
collection of poems
Diwan
council
divano
sofa

dive /ˈdaɪv/ v
tuffarsi
to jump into water
immergersi tuffare
to swim under water

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
sommozzatore tuffatore palombaro
someone who dives

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɨ.ˈvɝs/ adj
diverso
different
diverso vario
various

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diversificazione
act of diversifying

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
svago
hobby; an activity that distracts the mind
diversivo
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
diversità
quality of being diverse; difference

diverticulitis n
diverticolite
infection of the diverticulum

diverticulum n
diverticolo
small growth off an organ

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divest /daɪˈvɛst/ v
disinvestire
to sell off
spogliare
to strip, deprive, or dispossess of something

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ n
disinvestimento
sale of some kind of asset

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
dividere
calculate quotient
split into two or more parts
dividere spartire spartirsi
divide up; share by dividing
dividersi
separate into two or more parts

divide and conquer v
dividi e domina
Divide and conquer

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
dividendo
arithmetic: a number or expression
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders

divider /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ n
spartitraffico
median of a highway
divisore
object that separates
person who separates

divination /ˌdɪvɨˈneɪʃən/ n
divinazione
act of divining
divinazione oracolo
art of discovering secrets or seeing the future by supernatural means

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
divino divina
of or pertaining to a god
beautiful, heavenly
of superhuman or surpassing excellence
eternal, holy or otherwise godlike

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ n
divina divino
theologian, cleric

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
indovinare
guess (something)

diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ n
subacquea
practice of swimming underwater
tuffo
sport of jumping head first into water

diving bell n
campana subacquea
airtight chamber used by divers

diving suit n
muta subacquea scafandro
garment or apparatus worn by a diver for protection from the underwater environment

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ n
deità divinità
godhood, state of being God or a god
study of religion or religions

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ n
divisibilità frazionabilità
property of being divisible

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
divisibile
capable of being divided
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
divisione
act or process of dividing anything
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another
large military unit
section of a large company
arithmetic: calculation involving this process
filo
biology: taxonomic classification of plants
differenziazione divario divisione frattura
disagreement; a difference of viewpoint
parte
each of the parts resulting from division

divisor /dɨ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
divisore
arithmetic: a number or expression

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
divorzio
legal dissolution of a marriage

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
divorziare
to legally dissolve a marriage
to end one's own marriage
to obtain a legal divorce

divorced adj
divorziare
having had one's marriage legally dissolved
divorziato divorziata
legally dissolved

divorcee /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ n
divorziato divorziata divorziate divorziati
a person divorced

divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ v
divulgare
to make public
to indicate publicly; to proclaim

dizygotic adj
biovulare dizigotico
derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized

dizziness n
stordimento stornimento
state of being dizzy

do /du/ /duː/ /dʉː/ /d͡ʒ/ v
andare
be reasonable or acceptable
fare
perform, execute

do I know you phraseologicalUnit
la conosco? ti conosco? vi conosco
do I know you?

do in v
finire uccidere
to kill or end

do it yourself n
fai da te
practice of doing home improvements and maintenance oneself

do justice v
rendere giustizia
allow to be apprehended in its full scope

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
non entrare vietato entrare
do not enter

do the dishes v
fare i piatti lavare i piatti
to wash up dishes

do the right thing v
fare la cosa giusta
act ethically

do unto others as you would have them do unto you proverb
fa agli altri quel che vorresti fosse fatto a te
One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself

do without v
fare a meno
manage

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
accettate dollari americani?
do you accept American dollars?

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
accettate le carte di credito?
do you accept credit cards?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
credete in Dio? credi in Dio?
do you believe in God?

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
avete un menu in inglese? ha un menu in inglese?
phrase

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
hai animali domestici?
do you have pets?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
ha figli? hai figli?
do you have children?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
avete bisogno di aiuto? hai bisogno di aiuto?
Do you need help?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
parla inglese? parlano inglese? parlate inglese? parli inglese?
do you speak English? (English specifically)
parla italiano? parlano italiano? parlate italiano? parli italiano?
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language)

do-gooder n
buonista
One who has a conviction of their own moral superiority

do-goodism n
buonismo
action of a do-gooder

do-it-yourself adj
fai da te
of or pertaining to do it yourself

dobra n
dobra
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe

docile /ˈdɑː.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.sail/ adj
docile mansueto
yielding to control

docility n
docilità
the quality of being docile

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
lapazio romice
any plant in genus Rumex

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
attraccare
to land at a harbour

docker /ˈdɑkɚ/ n
portuale scaricatore scaricatore di porto
one who performs docking

docket /ˈdɒkɪt/ n
ruolino
schedule of cases in a court
registro sentenze ruolo
short entry of the proceedings of a court

docking n
aggancio molecolare
(molecular biology)
aggancio attracco
process of connecting one spacecraft to another
caudotomia taglio della coda
process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal
approdo attracco ormeggio
securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables

docking station n
unità di connessione
piece of hardware

dockworker n
stivatore
worker at a dock

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ n
dottore dottoressa
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ v
curare medicare
act as a medical doctor to
falsificare adulterare
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive
addottorare
award the title of doctor to

doctorate /ˈdɑk.təɹ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.təɹ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
dottorato
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrine /ˈdɑktɹɪn/ /ˈdɒktɹɪn/ n
dottrina
belief
body of beliefs or teachings

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
documento carta
original or official paper

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
documentario
presented objectively without the insertion of fictional matter

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
documentario
documentary film
programme or publication of fact

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
documentazione
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program

dodder n
cuscuta
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta

dodecadactylum /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈdæktɪləm/ n
dodecadattilo
duodenum

dodecagon n
dodecagono
geometry

dodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
dodecaedro
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodecaphony n
dodecafonia
dodecaphony

dodge /dɒdʒ/ v
schivare scansare
to avoid by moving out of the way
eludere
to avoid; to sidestep

dodger /ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ)/ n
paraspruzzi
nautical: companionway cover in a sailboat
evasore fiscale imbroglione
one who dodges

dodgy /ˈdɒdʒ.i/ adj
anormale
deviant
disonesto
dishonest
elusivo evasivo
evasive and shifty
rischioso
risky
inaffidabile
unsound and unreliable
peculiare strano
weird

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊˌdəʊ/ n
dodo dronte
Raphus cucullatus

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
cerva
female deer
daina
female fallow deer
lepre femmina
female hare
coniglia
female rabbit
scoiattolo femmina
female squirrel

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
vi qualcuno qui chi parla inglese?
does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
cane
animal
male canine
morally reprehensible person, See also scoundrel

dog Latin pn
latino maccheronico
bad, erroneous Latin

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
solleone
hot, lazy days
canicola solleone
the days between early July and early September

dog meat n
carne di cane
dog eaten as meat

dog rose n
rosa canina
the species Rosa canina

dog shit n
merda del cane
fecal matter produced by a dog

dogcatcher n
accalappiacani
catcher of stray dogs

doge /doʊdʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ n
doge
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

dogend n
cicca mozzicone
unsmoked end of cigarette

dogfight n
combattimento tra cani
fight between dogs
combattimento aereo
fight between military aircraft

dogfish n
pescecane
small sharks of the Scyliorhinidae, Dalatiidae and Squalidae families

dogged /dɑɡd/ /dɒɡd/ /dɔɡd/ adj
tenace
stubbornly persevering, steadfast

doggerel /ˈdɒɡəɹəl/ adj
versaiolo
of a crude or irregular construction

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ adj
canino
suggestive of or in the manner of a dog

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
cagnolino
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ adv
a pecorina alla pecorina
in a position

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
pecorina
position for such intercourse

dogma /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
dogma
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
dogma dottrina
doctrine

dogmatic /dɒɡˈmatɪk/ adj
dogmatico
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way

dogmatically adv
dogmaticamente
in a dogmatic manner

dogmatism n
dogmatismo
arrogance in stating opinion

dogsitter n
dog sitter
one who takes care of dogs when the owner is absent

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
sanguinella
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
dolce far niente
enjoyment of idleness

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
bella vita dolce vita
life of self-indulgence and luxury

doldrums /ˈdɑldɹəmz/ /ˈdɒldɹəmz/ n
depressione tristezza
state of apathy or lack of interest

dole out v
distribuire
to distribute in small quantities

dolichocephaly n
dolicocefalia
quality or condition of being dolichocephalic

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ n
bambola
a toy in the form of a human

doll up v
essere tirato a lucido
to dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing

doll's house n
casa di bambole
miniature house for dolls

dollar /dɔlɚ/ /ˈdɑlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ n
dollaro
designation for specific currency

dolomite /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/ n
dolomite
mineral

dolor /ˈdoʊlə(ɹ)/ n
dolore
sorrow

dolostone n
dolomia
rock made mainly of dolomite

dolour /ˈdɒlə/ n
dolore
painful grief or suffering

dolphin /ˈdɑlfɪn/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n
delfino
aquatic mammal
briccola
maritime structure

dolphin striker n
pennaccino
spar

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
delfinario

dolphining n
delfinaggio

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dəʊlt/ n
imbecille
A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ n
dominio
DNS domain name
collection of information
geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined
folded section of a protein

dome /dəʊm/ n
cupola duomo
architectural element

domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ adj
domestico
(of a domesticated animal) kept by someone
internal to a specific country
of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur
of or relating to the home

domestic cat n
gatto domestico
a domesticated cat

domestic violence n
violenza domestica
violence committed in a domestic setting

domestique n
gregario gregaria
rider who assists

domicile /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/ n
domicilio
home or residence

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominante
predominant, common

dominate /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ n
dominato
late period of the Roman Empire

dominate /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ v
dominare
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
to overlook from a height

domination /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ n
dominazione
act of dominating

domino effect n
effetto domino
chain of events

domotics n
domotica
technology

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ n
don
mafia boss

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
indossare mettere portare
put on clothes

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ v
non
do not

don't change a winning team proverb
squadra che vince non si cambia

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
non dire gatto se non ce l'hai nel sacco
don't count on things if you don't have them yet

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
a caval donato non si guarda in bocca
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
di nulla è un piacere come non detto non c'è di che prego
it is too trivial to warrant thanks

don't shit where you eat proverb
non si sputa nel piatto dove si mangia
One should not cause trouble in a place, group, etc. which one frequents

don't shoot the messenger proverb
ambasciator non porta pena
the bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
non preoccuparti non preoccupatevi non si preoccupi non tema non temere non temete
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something

donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
donare
to give away something of value

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
donazione
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause

donator n
donatore donatrice
one who donates

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ n
asino somaro ciuco buricco
a domestic animal
asino
a fool
a stubborn person
muletto
a small auxiliary engine

donna /ˈdɑ.nə/ /ˈdɒn.ə/ n
donna
lady, madam, title given to a lady in Italy

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ n
donante
one who donates

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ n
pene
penis
girigogolo scarabocchi scarabocchio
small mindless sketch

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ n
coso
a thing

doom /duːm/ n
morte
death
fato avversità presagio sorte
destiny, especially terrible
presagio
feeling of danger
giudizio decisione sentenza
obsolete: judgment or decision
sentenza
obsolete: law
condanna penalità sentenza
obsolete: sentence or penalty
rovina
undesirable fate

doomed /duːmd/ adj
condannata condannato destinato predestinato spacciata spacciato
certain to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
il giorno del giudizio universale
day when God is expected to judge the world

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ n
anta antina sportello
any flap that opens like a door
porta portiera sportello uscio
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle

door closer n
chiudiporta
device

door to door adv
porta a porta
from one household or business to the next

door-to-door adj
porta a porta
going from house to house

doorbell n
campanello
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
pomello
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door

doorknocker n
batacchio battaglio
door knocker

doorman n
buttafuori
man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

doormat /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/ n
zerbino stuoino nettapiedi stoino
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house
zerbino
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
uscio via di accesso
passage of a door

dopamine /ˈdoʊpəmɪn/ /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ n
dopamina
the neurotransmitter

dopaminergic adj
dopaminergico

doping n
drogaggio
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor
doping drogaggio
use of drugs to improve athletic performance

doppelganger /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
gemello malvagio
evil twin
sosia
remarkably similar double

dorcas gazelle n
gazzella dorcade
Gazella dorcas

dormant volcano n
vulcano quiescente
inactive volcano that may return active

dormer-window n
abbaino
upright window in a roof

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
dormitorio
building or part thereof
camerata
room for sleeping

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
ghiro moscardino
rodent

dorsal /ˈdɔɹsəl/ adj
dorsale
relating to the side in which the backbone is located

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
dose
measured portion of medicine
quantity of an agent administered at any one time

dosimeter n
dosimetro
device used to measure a dose

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ n
punto
decimal point
dot in URL's or email addresses
morse code symbol
punctuation mark
punto puntino
small spot or mark

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
matrice di aghi
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˈdɑt ði ˌaɪz ən(d) ˈkɹɔs ðə ˌtiz/ /ˈdɒt ði ˌaɪz ən(d) ˈkɹɒs ðə ˌtiːz/ /ˈdɔt ðɘ ˌɒez ɘn(d) ˈkɹɔs ðɘ ˌtɘjz/ v
mettere i puntini sulle i
Take care of every detail

dotard /ˈdoʊ.tɚd/ /ˈdəʊ.təd/ n
bacucco
old person with impaired intellect

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ adj
doppio doppia
made up of two matching or complementary elements
doppio
twice the quantity
having two aspects; ambiguous

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ n
doppione
Redundant duplicate in a set
doppio
a drink with double amount of alcohol
twice the number or size etc
sosia doppione
a person resembling or standing for another

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ v
doppiare
to multiply by two

double Dutch n
arabo turco
incomprehensible language

double act n
coppia comica coppia di comici
comic pairing

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
basso profondo
deepest of male voices
contrabbasso
largest instrument of violin family

double bed n
letto a due piazze letto matrimoniale
a bed designed for two adults

double boiler n
bagnomaria
pan containing hot water

double chin n
doppio mento pappagorgia
a layer of fat under the chin

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ n
doppio senso
phrase with two meanings

double glazing n
controfinestra
A system of insulated windows (and doors) having two parallel layers of glass separated by an air space

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ n
doppia vita
existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues

double penetration n
doppia penetrazione
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people

double pica n
Palestina
24-point type

double standard n
due pesi e due misure due pesi, due misure
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard

double take n
scoppio ritardato
reaction to surprising sight

double-barrelled shotgun n
doppietta
type of shot-firing gun

double-breasted adj
doppiopetto
closing with an overlap

double-dealer n
doppiogiochista
one who double deals

double-dealing /ˌdʌbəlˈdiːlɪŋ/ n
doppiezza
deceit or treachery

double-edged sword n
arma a doppio taglio
idiomatic

double-park v
parcheggiare in doppia fila posteggiare in doppia fila
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street

double-u n
doppia vu vu doppia
name of the letter W, w

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
allotropo doppietto
pair of cognates in a language
doppione
pair of two similar or equal things
farsetto
article of men's clothing

doublethink n
bipensiero bispensiero
The power of holding two contradictory beliefs

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
doblone
former Spanish gold coin

doubly adv
doppiamente
in a double manner

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
dubbio
uncertainty

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
dubitare
to lack confidence in something

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
sciocco stronzo
slang: jerk, idiot

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ n
impasto pasta
mix of flour and other ingredients
malloppo
money (slang)

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
bombolone ciambella
deep-fried piece of dough or batter

doughty /ˈdaʊti/ [ˈdʌʊ̯ɾi] adj
ardito baldo coraggioso indomito intrepido temerario
bold; brave, courageous

doum palm n
palma dum
Hyphaene thebaica

dove /doʊv/ /dəʊv/ /dʌv/ n
piccione colomba
bird of the family Columbidae

dovish /ˈdʌvɪʃ/ adj
come una colomba da agnellino
like a dove
conservatore contenuto equilibrato morigerato pacato pacifista
peaceful, conciliatory, pacifist

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ /ˈdaʊədʒɚ/ n
vedova nobile
lady of dignified bearing
vedova
widow

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
piolo tassello
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position

dower /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈdaʊ.ɚ] n
legittima
part of deceased's property
dotario dote
property given to wife at marriage

down /daʊn/ adj
giù

down /daʊn/ adv
(in) giù
giù abbasso
from a high to a low position, downwards
giù
sentence substitute for "get down"

down /daʊn/ n
piumino
soft, immature feathers
pubescenza
the pubescence of plants

down and out adj
morto di fame
in a condition of poverty or debility

down bow n
arcata in giù

down payment n
acconto
payment representing a fraction of the price

down to the wire adv
in dirittura d'arrivo
at the very end

down with interjection
abbasso
away with

downfall n
rovina
cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error
caduta rovescio rovinio tonfo
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth

downhaul n
alabbasso
rope used to haul down sail or spar

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ adv
in discesa
down a slope

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
discesa libera
discipline of alpine skiing

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
download scaricamento
file transfer to the local computer

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
scaricare
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one

downloadable adj
scaricabile
capable of being downloaded

downpipe n
grondaia tubo di scolo
drainpipe connecting a roof-line gutter with the ground

downplay v
minimizzare sminuire
to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
acquazzone rovescio diluvio nubifragio temporale
heavy rain

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ v
diluviare
rain heavily

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ n
il rovescio della medaglia lato negativo
disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ adv
giù
downstairs (adverb)

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ n
giù di sotto
the genitalia

downstream adj
a valle
biology: towards the 3' end of a DNA molecule
lower down, in relation to a river or stream

downtime n
tempo di riposo tempo passivo
amount of time lost

downtown n
centro
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town

downturn n
calo recessione
a downward trend, or the beginnings of one

downwind /ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/ adv
sottovento
in the same direction as the wind is blowing

downy /ˈdaʊni/ adj
piumoso
having down

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
dote
property or payment given at time of marriage

dowser /ˈdæʊzə/ n
rabdomante
one who uses the dowser or divining rod

doxology /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
dossologia
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doyen /dwɑˈjæ̃/ /ˈdɔɪ.ən/ n
decano
the senior member

doze v
dormicchiare sonnecchiare
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
appisolarsi assopirsi
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzn̩/ n
centinaio migliaio
dozens: a large number
dozzina
twelve

dozy adj
assonnato insonnolito
sleepy

drab /dɹæb/ adj
grigio scialbo sciatta sciatto
dull, uninteresting

drab /dɹæb/ n
drappo tessuto
fabric having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour

drachma /ˈdɹæk.mə/ n
dracma dramma
currency

draconian /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
draconiano
severe, oppressive or strict

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ adj
alla spina
Referring to drinks on tap

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
tiro trazione
action or act of pulling something along
boccata sorsata sorso
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
ferma leva leva militare naia servizio di leva
conscription
corrente d'aria aspirazione refolo spiffero
current of air
pescaggio
depth of water needed to float ship
aspiratore tiraggio
draw through a flue
minuta bozza brutta copia
early version of a written work
tratta
order for money to be paid
schizzo bozzetto brutta copia
preliminary sketch

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
arruolare
to conscript a person
abbozzare
to write a first version
stendere
to write a law

draft horse n
cavallo da tiro
horse used for muscular work

draftee n
coscritto soldato di leva
one who is drafted

drafty /ˈdɹæfti/ /ˈdɹɑːfti/ adj
spifferoso
of a building: not sealed against draughts

drag /dɹæɡ/ n
boccata tirata
puff on cigarette

drag /dɹæɡ/ v
trascinare strascicare strascinare trainare
to pull along a surface

drag one's feet v
tirarla per le lunghe
procrastinate

dragnet n
retata
Heightened efforts by law-enforcement personnel to capture suspects.
rete a strascico sciabica
net dragged across the bottom

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ n
drago dragone viverna
mythical creature

dragon boat n
dragonboat
a type of boat raced in Chinese festivals

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
frutto del drago
fruit

dragon tree n
dracena
tree of the genus Dracaena

dragon's blood n
sangue di drago
bright red resin

dragonet n
dragonetto
fish of the family Callionymidae

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
libellula
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera

dragoon /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
dragone
horse soldier

drain /dɹeɪn/ n
scolo
conduit for liquids

drain /dɹeɪn/ v
scolare
cause liquid to flow out of
to lose liquid

drainage basin n
bacino imbrifero bacino idrografico
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet

drainpipe n
tubo di drenaggio tubo di scolo
pipe connecting the drain to the gutter

draisine n
dresina
light auxiliary rail vehicle

drake n
papero anatra
male duck

drama /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
dramma
composition
theatrical plays
dramatic situation
brought through the media

dramatically adv
drammaticamente sensazionalmente
in a dramatic manner

dramatize v
sceneggiare
to adapt a literary work

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
drappeggiare tappezzare
to cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery
tappezzare
to spread over; to cover

draper's n
drapperia
shop that sells drapery

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ n
tenda
countable: a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain

drapes /dɹeɪps/ n
drappi
Plural only: heavy cloth hung over a window

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
drastico
extreme, severe

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
dannazione
cry of anger or frustration

drat /dɹæt/ v
dannare maledire
to damn or curse

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
pedina
game piece

draught animal n
animale da tiro bestia da tiro
animal used to pull heavy objects

draughtproof adj
antispiffero
that prevents the access of draughts

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
dama
game for two players

draughtsman /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ n
illustratore
book illustrator
disegnatore
person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans
pedina
piece in the game of draughts (checkers)

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ n
riffa sorteggio
procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined
pareggio
tie as a result of a game

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ v
tendere
archery: to pull back the arrow
cambiare scambiare
poker: to trade in cards
attirare attrarre
to attract
tirare
to close curtains etc.
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand
trarre
to deduce or infer
tirare trainare
to drag, pull
pareggiare
to end a game with neither side winning
estrarre
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out
to pull out
disegnare
to produce a picture
affidarsi confidare riporre
to rely on

draw up v
mettere
to arrange in order or formation
fermarsi
to come to a halt
redigere compilare stendere stilare
to compose a document

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
svantaggio
a disadvantage

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/ n
ponte levatoio
bridge which can be raised

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ n
cassetto
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
disegnatore
one who draws something

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
disegno
picture, likeness, diagram or representation

drawing board /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ n
tavolo da disegno
plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes

drawing room n
salone
room in a castle

drawl /dɹɑl/ /dɹɔl/ /dɹɔːl/ /dʒɹɑːw/ n
strascico
way of speaking slowly

drawstring n
cordoncino coulisse laccio legaccio stringa
type of string

dray /dɹeɪ/ n
carretta carro
horse-drawn cart

dread /dɹɛd/ n
timore
great fear in view of impending evil

dread /dɹɛd/ v
temere
to fear greatly

dreaded /ˈdɹɛdɪd/ adj
temuto
Causing fear, dread or terror

dreadlocks n
acconciatura rasta
hair left to grow into long matted strings

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ n
sogno
imaginary events seen while sleeping
hope or wish

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ v
sognare
see imaginary events while sleeping
to hope, to wish
to create an imaginary experience

dream come true n
sogno che si realizza
desire that has finally happened

dreamcatcher n
acchiappasogni
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ n
sognatore
one who dreams

dreamwork n
lavoro onirico
An attempt to discover what deeper meaning a dream might contain

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
malinconico melanconico
drab

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ n
draga
dredging machine

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ v
dragare
to bring something to the surface with a dredge
to make a channel deeper
disseppellire rivangare
to unearth
spolverare
to coat moistened food with powder

dredger /ˈdɹɛdʒ.ə(ɹ)/ n
dragatore
A vessel

dredging n
dragaggio
that which is dredged up

dreggy adj
feccioso
containing dregs or lees

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
feccia posatura
sedimento
settled sediment
feccia
the worst and lowest

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/ n
dreidel sevivon
four-sided spinning top

drench /dɹɛntʃ/ v
bagnare infradiciare
to soak, to make very wet

drenched /dɹɛntʃt/ adj
bagnato
completely wet; sodden

drepanocytic adj
drepanocitico
relating to drepanocytosis

dress /dɹɛs/ n
abbigliamento
apparel
abito vestito
item of clothing worn by a woman

dress /dɹɛs/ v
vestire
to clothe (something or somebody)
vestirsi
to clothe oneself

dress up v
agghindarsi farsi bella mettersi in ghingheri travestirsi vestirsi a festa vestirsi bene

dressed up adj
abbellito acconciato agghindato azzimato bardato elegante
wearing a costume

dresser /ˈdɹɛsə/ n
comò cassettone
bedroom furniture
credenza
kitchen furniture
camerinista
wardrobe assistant in a theatre

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
vestaglia
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
camerino
changing room

dressmaker /ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/ n
sarta
person who makes women's clothes

dressmaking n
sartoria
the craft of making dresses

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
bava
small amount of liquid
trickle

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
sbrodolare
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream
sbavare
to let saliva drip from the mouth

dried fruit n
frutta secca
small fruit that have been preserved by drying

drift /dɹɪft/ n
deriva
act or motion of drifting
deriva direzione verso
course or direction along which anything is driven; setting
ammasso cumolo
mass of matter which has been driven or forced onward together in a body, or thrown together in a heap, etc.
punzone torsello
slightly tapered tool of steel for enlarging or shaping a hole in metal
detrito materiale alluvionale morena
that which is driven, forced, or urged along
indirizzo orientamento predisposizione tendenza
the tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention

drift apart v
perdersi di vista
to lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness

drift meter n
derivometro
optical device

drifter /ˈdɹɪftə/ /ˈdɹɪftɚ/ n
giramondo persona alla deriva vagabondo
person
fiocco
sail

drill /dɹɪl/ n
esercitazione
activity done as an exercise or practice
punta
driving part of a drill
trapano
tool

drill /dɹɪl/ v
addestrare addestrarsi esercitare esercitarsi
to cause to drill, or practise
scavare
to investigate closer
trapanare perforare trivellare crivellare
to make a hole
esercitarsi
to practice
inculcare
to repeat in order to make remember

drink /dɹɪŋk/ n
bevuta bere
action of drinking
bevanda bevanda alcolica
served alcoholic beverage
bevanda bibita drink
served beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ v
bere bere alcolici
consume alcoholic beverages
bere
consume liquid through the mouth

drink like a fish v
bere come una spugna
drink alcohol heavily

drinkable adj
potabile
safe to drink

drinking fountain n
fontanella
device that is used to provide water to drink

drinking horn n
corno potorio
drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn

drinking straw n
cannuccia
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk

drinking water n
acqua potabile
water for humans

drip /dɹɪp/ n
flebo
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid

drip /dɹɪp/ v
gocciolare
to fall one drop at a time

dripstone n
gocciolatoio
protective moulding

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
rendere guidare
cause to become
guidare condurre
operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
ciancia corbelleria sproloquio vaniloquio
senseless talk

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
guidatore autista guidatrice
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
driver
program acting as interface between an application and hardware

driver's license n
patente di guida
documenting permitting a person to drive

driving school n
autoscuola
institution where people learn to drive

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
pioviggine pioggerella
light rain

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
piovigginare
to rain lightly

dromedary /ˈdɹɑməˌdeɹɪ/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ n
dromedario
single-humped camel

dromomania n
dromomania
irrational impulse

dromon n
dromone

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
fuco
male bee
drone
unmanned aircraft
gonzo zimbello
drudge
brusio ronzio
hum or buzz

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ v
parlare monotonamente
to speak in a monotone way

drool /dɹuːl/ n
bava sputo
saliva

drool /dɹuːl/ v
sbavare salivare schiumare
secrete saliva
blaterare cianciare parlare a vanvera sproloquiare
talk nonsense

droop /ˈdɹuːp/ v
pendere
to sink or hang downward; to sag

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ n
caduta
a fall
goccia
small mass of liquid
dislivello ribasso salto
space into which someone or something could fall

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ v
lasciare
to allow to fall from one's grasp
cadere
to fall

drop dead interjection
al diavolo crepa
an angry expletive

drop dead v
crepare morire improvvisamente
to die suddenly

drop goal n
calcio di rimbalzo drop
a type of goal in rugby

drop in the bucket n
una goccia in un mare d'acqua
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

drop kick n
drop drop goal
drop kick in rugby

drop off v
consegnare scaricare
to deliver
addormentarsi appisolarsi
to fall asleep

dropdown list n
lista a cascata
user interface element

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
gocciolina
very small drop

dropout n
abbandono emarginato escluso rinunciatario ripetente
one who leaves without completing

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ n
contagocce
utensil

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ n
escrementi
animal excrement

drosophila /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/ n
drosofila

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
siccità asciugaggine secco
period of unusually low rain fall

drove /dɹəʊv/ /ˈdɹɔʊf/ n
calca massa
a large number of people on the move
branco mandria armento
a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures
attraversamento passaggi obbligati pista
a road or track along which cattle are habitually driven

drove /dɹəʊv/ /ˈdɹɔʊf/ v
condurre guidare transumare
to herd cattle, to move cattle over a long distance

drover /dɹoʊ.vəɹ/ /dɹəʊ.və/ n
bovaro mandriano
person who drives animals

drown /dɹaʊn/ v
affogare annegare
to be suffocated in fluid
to deprive of life by immerson in liquid
coprire
to overpower
affogare sommergere
to overwhelm in water

drown one's sorrows v
annegare i propri dispiaceri nell'alcol
to drink alcohol heavily to deal with miserable feelings

drowned /dɹaʊnd/ adj
annegato
that has died by drowning

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
annegamento
an instance of someone drowning

drowse /dɹaʊz/ n
dormiente
state of being sleepy and inactive

drowse /dɹaʊz/ v
addormentarsi assopirsi dormire sonnecchiare
to be sleepy and inactive

drowsiness n
sonnolenza letargia sopimento sopore
State of being drowsy

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
soporifero
disposing to sleep
assonnato insonnolito
inclined to drowse

drug /dɹʌɡ/ n
droga narcotico
droga stupefacente
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one

drug /dɹʌɡ/ v
drogare
to add intoxicating drugs to something

drug addict n
drogato drogata
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug test n
narcotest
a check for the presence of drugs

drug trafficker n
narcotrafficante

drug trafficking n
narcotraffico
smuggling, distribution and sale of drugs

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
druido druida
an order of priests

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
bidone
barrel etc. for liquid
bidone tamburo
hollow, cylindrical object
batteria tamburo
musical instrument

drum brake n
freno a tamburo
form of brake

drumbeat n
suono del tamburo
the beating of a drum

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
batterista
one who plays the drums

drumstick n
bacchetta
stick used to play drums

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ adj
ubriaco ebbro
elated by emotion
ubriaco sbronzo avvinazzato ebbro sborniato
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ n
ebbrezza ubriachezza
drunken state
ubriaco alcolista alcolizzato avvinazzato beone spugna
habitual drinker

drunk driving n
guida in stato di ebbrezza
driving under the influence of alcohol

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ adj
ubriaco ebbro
In the state of alcoholic intoxication

drunkenness n
ubriachezza ciucca sbornia ubriacatura
state of being drunk

drupelet /ˈdɹuplɪt/ /ˈdɹuːplɪt/ n
drupa nocciolo
one of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruit

dry /dɹaɪ/ adj
secco asciutto
free from liquid or moisture

dry /dɹaɪ/ v
asciugarsi essiccare inaridire rinsecchire
to become dry
seccare asciugare
to make dry

dry cleaner n
tintoria
business establishment that engages in dry cleaning

dry cleaning n
lavaggio a secco
process of cleaning without water

dry mouth n
xerostomia
dry mouth

dry run n
prove generali
practice; rehearsal

dryad /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
driade
female tree spirit

drydock n
bacino di carenaggio
dock that can be drained of water

dryer n
essiccatoio
household appliance for drying clothing

drygulch /ˈdɹaɪ.ɡʌltʃ/ /ˈdɹʌɪɡʌltʃ/ v
far fuori
slang: to murder, attack, assault, ambush

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ n
secchezza
a lack of moisture

drypoint n
puntasecca
a technique of intaglio printmaking

drywall n
cartongesso
building material

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ adj
duale doppio
having two components

dual polyhedron n
poliedro duale
Either of a pair of polyhedra in which the faces of one are equivalent to the vertices of the other

duathlon n
duatlon
sport

dub /dʌb/ v
insignire
to confer knighthood
chiamare denominare intitolare nominare
to name, to entitle, to call
miscelare
to mix audio tracks to produce a new sound; to remix
doppiare
to replace soundtrack of a film with translation
to add sound to film or change audio on film

dubber /ˈdʌbə/ /ˈdʌbɚ/ n
doppiatore
person working with film

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
doppiaggio
replacement of voice
transfer of recorded music

dubious /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
dubbio ambiguo bieco equivoco losco torvo
arousing doubt

dubiously adv
dubbiosamente
in a dubious manner

dubitation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdu.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
angoscia
pang or expression of doubt
dubbio
process of doubting

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnio
chemical element

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
ducale
relating to a duke or duchess

ducat /ˈdʌkət/ n
ducato
historical gold coin

duchess /ˈdʌtʃ.əs/ n
duchessa
female spouse or widow of a duke
female ruler of a duchy

duchy /ˈdʌtʃi/ n
ducato
a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess

duck /dʌk/ n
anatra anitra
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae
flesh of a duck used as food
olona
cotton fabric

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
anatroccolo anatrella
young duck

duckspeak n
ocoparlare
thoughtless speech

ducktail n
pettinatura Pompadour
hairstyle

duct /dʌkt/ n
condotto
a pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another

duct tape n
nastro adesivo
multipurpose waterproof tape

ductal adj
duttale
Relating to a duct

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ adj
duttile
capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire
molded easily into a new form

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
duttilità
ability of material

dude /d(j)uːd/ /duːd/ n
tipo
colloquial: man
amico socio zio
colloquial: term of address for a young man

duduk n
duduk
Armenian musical instrument

due to preposition
a causa di
caused by

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
duello singolar tenzone
combat between two persons
duello
struggle between two parties

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
duellare
engage in a duel

duet n
duetto duo
a musical composition for two performers

duff /dʌf/ adj
sgangherato
not working properly

duff /dʌf/ n
chiappe deretano sedere
the buttocks

duffel bag n
borsa da viaggio borsone
large duffel cloth bag used to carry personal gear

duffel coat n
montgomery
hooded coat made from duffel

dufrenite n
dufrenite

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
dugongo
Dugong dugon

dugout canoe n
piroga
a canoe made from a tree trunk

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
ma va?
Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

duiker /ˈdaɪkɚ/ /ˈdʌɪkə/ n
cefalofo
One of any species of small antelope

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ n
duca
male ruler of a duchy

dukkah n
dukkah
a dry mixture of chopped nuts, seeds and Middle Eastern spices

dulce de leche /ˌdulseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
dolce di latte
sweet dairy spread

dulcian n
dulciana
A Renaissance bass woodwind instrument

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
dulcimero salterio
musical instrument

dull /dʌl/ adj
noioso tedioso monotono soporifero
boring
fosco nuvoloso
cloudy, overcast
spuntato smussato
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp
ottuso tardo
not bright or intelligent
opaco
not shiny

dull /dʌl/ v
smussare
to render dull

duma /ˈdumə/ n
duma
lower house of Russian national parliament

dumb /dʌm/ adj
stupido
extremely stupid
pointless or unintellectual

dumb down v
banalizzare semplificare
to convey some subject matter in simple terms

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
manubrio
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar

dumbfounded adj
sbalordito attonito senza parole sorpreso stupefatto stupito
shocked and speechless

dumbness n
mutezza
the state of being dumb

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
morto
(bridge) the partner of the winning bidder, who shows his or her hand.
simulacro
a deliberately nonfunctional placeholder
taciturno
a silent person
scemo stupido
an unintelligent person
manichino fantoccio sagoma
something constructed with the size and form of a human

dump /dʌmp/ n
discarica
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump /dʌmp/ v
riversare scaricare dati
to copy data from a system to another place or system
rovesciare scaricare
to discard, to get rid of
mollare piantare scaricare
to end a relationship
buttare scaricare sversare
to release

dumper n
ribaltabile
dropper of refuse
autoveicolo con cassone ribaltabile ribaltabile
vehicle

dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/ n
gnocco
food

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
cassonetto
large trash receptacle

dumpy /ˈdʌmpi/ adj
tarchiata tarchiato
short and thick

dun /dʌn/ adj
grigio brunastro
of a brownish grey colour

dun /dʌn/ n
bigio grigiastro grigio grigio brunastro
colour

dunch n
merenda
meal between lunch and dinner

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ n
duna
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
letame sterco escremento feci fimo
manure

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ v
concimare
to fertilize with dung

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
scarabeo stercorario geotrupe stercorario
insect of the family Scarabaeidae

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
tuta
heavy denim pants or overalls

dungeon /ˈdʌn.dʒən/ n
torrione
the main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon
prigione sotterranea segreta
underground prison or vault

dunite /ˈduːnaɪt/ n
dunite
rock

duo /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ n
duo duetto
twosome, especially musicians

duo- prefix
duo-
two

duodenal /ˌdjuːəʊˈdiːnəl/ /ˌduəˈdinəl/ adj
duodenale
of or pertaining to the duodenum

duodenitis n
duodenite
Inflammation of the duodenum

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ n
duodeno
first part of the small intestine

duopoly n
duopolio
market situation in which two companies exclusively provide a particular product or service

duplex /ˈduplɛks/ n
bifamiliare
house

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ adj
duplicato
identical

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ n
duplicato
an identical copy

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ v
duplicare
to make a copy of

duplicity n
doppiezza
intentional deceptiveness

dura mater n
dura madre duramadre
anatomy: outermost layer of the meninges

durability n
durabilità
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

durable /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/ adj
durabile durevole
able to resist wear; enduring

duralumin n
duralluminio
alloy

duration /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
durata
amount of time

durian n
durian
fruit

during /ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
durante
within a given time interval
for all of a given time interval

durum wheat n
grano duro
hard variety of wheat

dusk /dʌsk/ n
crepuscolo tramonto
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night

dusk /dʌsk/ v
crepuscolare tramontare
to grow dusk

dust /dʌst/ n
polvere
fine, dry particles

dust /dʌst/ v
spolverare
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust
(transitive) to remove dust from

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ n
gatto di polvere
a small clump of dust

dust mite n
acaro della polvere
mite of the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus species

dust off v
spolverare
to remove dust from something

dusting /ˈdʌstɪŋ/ n
spolverata
light covering

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
paletta paletta della spazzatura
flat scoop for assembling dust

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
polveroso impolverato
covered with dust
impolverato polveroso
powdery and resembling dust

duty /duːti/ /ˈdjuːti/ n
attività servizio
period of time
balzello dazio gabella imposta tassa tributo
tax; tariff
dovere obbligo
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ n
duunvirato
Roman offices

duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ n
copri piumino
duvet cover
piumone piumino
quilt

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ n
nana
astronomy: relatively small star
nano
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
nano nana
small person

dwarf galaxy n
galassia nana
small galaxy

dwarf planet n
pianeta nano
a type of celestial body

dwarf spheroidal galaxy n
galassia nana sferoidale
faint galaxy that is devoid of gas with higher than normal proportion of dark matter

dwarfism n
nanismo
condition of being a dwarf

dwell /dwɛl/ v
abitare dimorare
live, reside

dwelling /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/ n
dimora residenza abitazione
house or place in which a person lives

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
diminuire restringersi
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish

dyadic /daɪˈæ.dɪk/ adj
diadico
pertaining to the number two

dye /daɪ/ n
tintura
a colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied

dye /daɪ/ v
tingere
to colour with dye

dyed /daɪd/ adj
tinto
colored with dye

dyed-in-the-wool /ˌdaɪd ɪn ðə ˈwʊl/ adj
atavico impenitente inveterato radicato
firmly established in a person's beliefs or habits

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ n
morente moribondo
those who are currently expiring

dyke /daɪk/ n
argine barriera diga terrapieno
barrier to prevent flooding
fosso
ditch and bank running alongside each other
dicco
geology: body of once igneous rock injected into older rocks
lesbica

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ adj
dinamico dinamica
able to change
not steady; in motion
powerful

dynamic equilibrium n
equilibrio dinamico
any equilibrium in which opposite changes occur simultaneously

dynamicity n
dinamicità
condition of being dynamic

dynamics n
dinamica
branch of mechanics

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ n
dinamite
class of explosives

dynamize v
dinamizzare
make dynamic
render effective

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dinamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynamoelectric adj
dinamoelettrico
of or pertaining to the interconversion of mechanical and electrical energy

dynamometer n
dinamometro
device used to measure mechanical power

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
dinastia
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family

dysarthria n
disartria
difficulty in articulating

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
discalculia
pathology: difficulty with numbers

dyschezia n
dischezia
difficult or painful defecation

dyscontrol n
discontrollo
inability to control one's behavior

dyscoria n
discoria

dyscromia /dɪsˈkɹoʊmi.ə/ n
discromia
any disorder affecting the pigmentation of the skin, hair or nails

dysentery /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsənˌtɛɹi/ n
dissenteria
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
disfunzione
failure to function

dysfunctional adj
disfunzionale
functioning incorrectly or abnormally

dysgraphia n
disgrafia
language disorder

dyslalia /dɪsˈleɪliə/ n
dislalia
difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ n
dislessia
learning disability

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adj
dislessico
of or pertaining to dyslexia
having dyslexia

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ n
dislessico
a person who has dyslexia

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ n
dismenorrea
painful menstruation

dysmetabolism n
dismetabolismo

dysmorphia n
dismorfofobia
dysmorphia

dysontogenesis n
disontogenesi
defective development

dysorthography n
disortografia

dyspareunia /dɪspəˈɹuːnɪə/ n
dispareunia
painful sexual intercourse

dysphagia n
disfagia
difficulty in swallowing

dysphasia /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ n
disfasia
pathology

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
disfemismo
word or phrase used to replace another in this way

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
disforia
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed

dyspnea n
dispnea
difficult respiration

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊziəm/ n
disprosio
chemical element

dysrhythmia n
disritmia
disturbance to a rhythm

dystrophic adj
distrofico
affected with dystrophy

dystrophin n
distrofina

dystrophy n
distrofia
dystrophy

dysuria n
disuria
condition of experiencing pain while discharging urine

dzhigit n
gighit
a brave equestrian in the Caucasus and Central Asia

dzud n
zud
a summer drought followed by a severe winter, generally causing serious loss of livestock

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
scollatura
low neckline

e-book n
libro elettronico e-book
electronic book

e-reader n
lettore di ebook lettore di libri elettronici eReader ebook reader
device

e-recruitment n
e-recruitment
personnel recruitment using electronic resources

e.g. /ˌiˈdʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
ad es.
abbreviation for “for example”

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
ogni ognuno ciascuno
every

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
a vicenda
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ adj
avido
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
impazientemente
in an eager manner

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ n
moneta di dieci dollari
a gold coin with a face value of $10.00
aquila
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
gufo reale
large owl of genus Bubo

eaglet n
aquilotto
an eagle chick

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ n
orecchio orecchia orecchie
organ of hearing
canarino delatore informatore spione
slang: police informant
spiga amento pannocchia
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ v
arare
archaic: to plough

ear lobe n
lobo
a part of the ear

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ n
otalgia
pain in the ear

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
timpano
membrane separating outer and middle ears

eared seal n
leone marino otaria
seal of the family Otariidae

earful n
cazziata cazziatone lavata di capo
castigation

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
conte
a British or Irish nobleman

earldom /ˈəɹldəm/ n
contea
rank
territory

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
precedente
occurring previously

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
prima
comparative of early and of soon
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adj
precoce mattutino
arriving at a time before expected
anticipata anticipato anticipo precoce presto
at a time in advance of the usual
iniziale precoce
illness: having begun to occur
primo
near the start or beginning

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adv
presto
at a time before expected

early bird n
mattiniera mattiniero
one who wakes early

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
il mattino ha l'oro in bocca
Benjamin Franklin quote

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
guadagnare
transitive: receive (money) for working
gain through applied effort or work
intransitive: receive money for working

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ adj
desideroso fervente voglioso zelante
ardent
serio grave
important, serious
pressante
intent

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ n
pegno
pledge

earnings n
guadagno
wages, money earned, income

earphone n
cuffia
sound device held near the ear

earphones n
cuffie
small speakers worn over the ears

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
orecchino
piece of jewelry

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ n
a portata di orecchio
distance

earsplitting adj
assordante
extremely loud

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ n
terra
any general rock-based material
one of the four basic elements
soil
the ground, land
one of the five basic elements
terra massa
electrical connection
tana
fox's lair

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ v
collegare a terra mettere a terra
connect electrically to the earth
interrare
to bury

earthenware /ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/ n
coccio terraglia
ceramic

earthly /ˈəːθli/ adj
terrestre
as opposed to heaven

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
terremoto sisma tremuoto
shaking of the surface of a planet

earthstar n
geastro
a type of puffball

earthwork /ˈɜːθwɜːk/ /ˈɝθwɝk/ n
montarozzo terrapieno
structure made from earth

earthworm n
lombrico
worm (animal)

earthy /ˈɜː(ɹ).θi/ adj
corposo
resembling or of the earth

earwax n
cerume
waxy substance secreted by the ear

earwig n
forficula
the insect

ease /iz/ /iːz/ n
facilità
ability
riposo
relaxation

ease /iz/ /iːz/ v
attenuare
To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain)

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
cavalletto treppiedi
upright frame for displaying or supporting something

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ n
servitù
legal right to use another person's property

easier said than done adj
più facile a dirsi che a farsi
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish

easily /ˈiː.zə.liː/ /ˈiːzɪli/ adv
agevolmente facilmente
without difficulty

east /iːst/ adj
da est
from the East
orientale
in or towards the east
of or pertaining to the east
di levante
meteorology: easterly

east /iːst/ adv
a est verso est
towards the east

east /iːst/ n
est levante oriente
compass point

eastern /ˈiːstən/ adj
orientale
related to the east

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
facile
requiring little skill or effort
consenting readily to sex

easy as pie adj
ad occhi chiusi con mani e piedi legati con una sola mano
very easy

easy chair n
poltrona
a comfortable chair

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
andarci piano attenzione vacci piano
do something gently or slowly

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
mangiare
to ingest
eat a meal

eat humble pie v
mangiare la polvere
to admit one's faults

eat my shorts /ˈiːt maɪ ˈʃɔːɹts/ phraseologicalUnit
ciucciati il calzino
irreverent rebuke or dismissal

eat one's hat v
mangiarsi il cappello
to express disbelief about a proposition

eater /ˈiːtə/ /ˈiːtɚ/ n
mangiatore
one who eats

eating /ˈitɪŋ/ /ˈiːtɪŋ/ n
mangiare
the act of consuming food

eating disorder n
disturbi alimentari psicogeni disturbi del comportamento alimentare
psychological disorder

eaves /iːvz/ n
gronda grondaia cornicione
underside of a roof

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ n
sgocciolatoio sgocciolio
dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
sgocciolatoio
space around a house on which such water drips

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
origliare
to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ n
ascoltatore spione uditore
one who eavesdrops

eavesdropping n
intercettazione comuncazioni intercettazione telefonica
interception of electronic communication
ascolto di nascosto l'origliare origliamento
listening to private conversation

eavestrough n
grondaia gronda
roof gutter

ebb /ɛb/ n
riflusso
low tide

ebonite /ˈɛbəˌnaɪt/ n
ebanite
product of vulcanizing rubber with sulfur

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
ebano
colour
wood
tree

ebullient /ɪˈbʊljənt/ adj
bollente
agitated

ebullioscope n
ebullioscopio
an instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

ebullioscopic adj
ebullioscopico
of or pertaining to ebullioscopy

ebullioscopy n
ebullioscopia
measurement of the boiling point of liquids

ebullism n
ebullismo
formation of gas bubbles in bodily fluids at low pressure

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
eccentrico
deviating from the norm
not at or in the centre

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
eccentrico
person who does not behave like others

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
eccentricità
the quality of being eccentric

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
ecclesiastico
pertaining to the church

ecclesiology n
ecclesiologia
branch of theology

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ n
scaglione
(military) formation of troops

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ v
scaglionare
to form troops into an echelon

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
echidna
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echinofauna n
echinofauna

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ n
eco
reflected sound
Empoli
the letter E in the ICAO spelling alphabet

echo sounding n
ecoscandaglio

echocardiography n
ecocardiografia
use of ultrasound to produce images of the heart

echography n
ecografia
the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic aid

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
ecolalia
echoing of words or phrases

eclampsia n
eclampsia
complication of pregnancy

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
eclettico
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles
eclettico disparato eterogeneo heteroclitico poliedrico versatile
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ n
eclettico
one who selects by the eclectic method

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ n
eclisse eclissi
passage of a planetary object between others

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ v
eclissare
To cause an eclipse
To overshadow

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
eclittica
Earth's orbital plane

eclogue n
egloga
pastoral poem

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ prefix
eco-
concerning ecology or the environment

eco-incentive n
ecoincentivo
incentive for eco-friendly policy

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ n
ecocidio
destruction of an ecosystem

ecoclimatic adj
ecoclimatico
relating to ecoclimate

ecofeminism n
ecofemminismo
a sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism

ecolabel n
ecoetichetta

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ecologico
relating to ecology

ecological footprint n
impronta ecologica
measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems

ecologism n
ecologismo
ideology

ecologist n
ecologo ecologista
A scientist who studies ecology

ecology /i.ˈkɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ɛˈkɒlədʒi/ /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
ecologia
branch of biology

ecomuseum n
ecomuseo
museum focused on a local community

ecomusicology n
ecomusicologia
study of music, culture, and nature

econometrics /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks/ n
econometrica econometria
branch of economics

economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adj
economico economo
cheap
economico
pertaining to an economy
pertaining to the study of money

economic growth n
crescita economica
growth

economics /ikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˈikənɒmɪks/ n
economia
study

economy /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ n
economia risparmio
frugal use of resources
economia
production and distribution and consumption
effective management of the resources of a community or system

ecosphere n
ecosfera
portion of the atmosphere

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ n
ecosistema
system of an ecological community and its environment

ecosystemic adj
ecosistemico
Of, or pertaining to an ecosystem

ecotype n
ecotipo
organism adapted to an environment

ecozone n
ecozona
large geographical region having a distinct biodiversity

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ n
ecstasy
drug
estasi
intense pleasure
intense emotion
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation

ectoblast n
ectoblasto
the outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm or epiblast

ectoderm n
ectoderma
tissue layer in the embryo

ectoparasite /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛktəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
dermatozoo
parasite living on the surface of host organism

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
ectoplasma
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums

ecumenism n
ecumenismo
ecumenical doctrines and practices

eczema /ɪɡˈziː.mə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ n
eczema
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin

eczematous /ɪɡˈzɛmətəs/ adj
eczematico eczematoso
of or pertaining to eczema

edaphology n
edafologia
ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
vortice controcorrente gorgo mulinello
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current

edelweiss n
stella alpina
a European perennial alpine plant

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
edema
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛdʒ/ n
vantaggio
an advantage
bordo filo
any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge
bordo orlo
boundary line of a surface
spigolo arco
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph
lato
joining line between two vertices of a polygon
filo lama
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument

edgeways adv
di taglio
with the edge uppermost

edible /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ adj
commestibile edule edibile
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption

edible dormouse n
ghiro
dormouse which is food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
editto
proclamation of law

edictal adj
edittale
of, pertaining to, or derived from edicts

edictally adv
edittalmente

edisonade n
edisonata
genre of fiction

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ n
modifica
a change to the text of a document

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ v
pubblicare
be editor of a publication
redigere elaborare
to change a text, or a document

edit war n
guerra di modifiche
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ n
montaggio redazione
an act or instance of something being edited

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ n
edizione
literary work

editor /ˈɛdɪtə/ /ˈɛdɪtəɹ/ [ˈɛˑɾɪɾɚ] n
giuntatrice
machine for editing film
curatore redattore redattrice curatrice
newspaper editor
redattore
person who edits
editor
program for modifying text files

editor in chief n
caporedattore caporedattrice redattore capo redattrice capo
highest ranking editor

editorial adj
editoriale
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

educate /ˈedʒɘkæet/ /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/ v
educare istruire
to instruct or train

educated guess n
ipotesi plausibile ipotesi ragionata supposizione plausibile
guess based on experience or knowledge

education /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
educazione istruzione
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment

educational /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ adj
educativo
Of or pertaining to education

educationalist n
educatore educatrice
specialist in the theory of education

edulcorate v
edulcorare
to sweeten

eel /iːl/ n
anguilla
any fish of the order Anguilliformes

eelpout n
blennio
fish of the family Zoarcidae

eelskin n
pelle d'anguilla
the skin of a hagfish

eelworm n
anguillula
a nematode, or roundworm, especially any that resemble small eels

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
Igne migne magna mo
similar children's counting-out games in other languages

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ adj
agghiacciante misterioso spaventevole strano
weird

ef /ɛf/ n
effe
name of the letter F, f

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
effetto
result of an action
scientific phenomenon
special effect in film

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
efficiente
efficient, serviceable, or operative
efficace
having the power to produce a required effect or effects

effectively adv
efficacemente
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect

effectiveness n
efficacia
degree
property

effectually /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ /ɪˈfɛktʃuːəli/ adv
efficacemente
in such a way as to achieve a desired result

effeminacy n
effeminatezza
the quality of being effeminate

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
effemminato
of a man, behaving like a woman

effeminately adv
effeminatamente effemminatamente
in an effeminate manner

effendi /ɛˈfɛndi/ n
efendi effendi
title of respect

efferent adj
efferente
carrying away from

effervesce /ˌɛf.əɹˈvɛs/ v
sprizzare bollicine
to emit small bubbles

effete /ɪˈfit/ /ɪˈfiːt/ adj
logoro
lacking strength

efficaciously adv
efficacemente
in an efficacious manner

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
efficacia
ability to produce effect

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
efficienza
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
efficiente
making good use of resources

efflorescence n
efflorescenza
eruption on the skin
formation of a powdery surface
production of flowers
rapid flowering of a culture

effluent n
effluente
flow of liquid waste

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
effluvio
gaseous or vaporous emission

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
sforzo
the amount of work involved in achieving something

effortless adj
senza sforzo
without effort

effortlessly /ˈef.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li/ adv
facilmente senza sforzo
without effort; without difficulty or struggle

effrontery /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
sfrontatezza
insolent and shameless audacity

effusion n
effusione spargimento travaso
outpouring of liquid
effusione effusioni
outpouring of speech or emotion
effusione
seeping of fluid into a body cavity

eflornithine n
eflornitina
a drug used to treat cancer

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
egualitario egalitario
characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
egualitario egalitario
person who accepts or promotes social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarianism n
egualitarismo
political doctrine of universal equality

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ n
uovo
body housing an embryo
egg of domestic fowl as food item
something shaped like an egg
ovulo
ovum

egg donation n
ovodonazione
donation of ova

egg on one's face n
fare una figuraccia
suffer embarrassment or humiliation

egg pasta n
pasta all'uovo
pasta made with eggs

eggcup n
portauovo
a small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten

egghead n
zucca pelata
pejorative: bald person
secchione
pejorative: intellectual

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
zabaglione zabaione zabajone
alcoholic beverage

eggplant n
melanzana
edible fruit
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
guscio d'uovo
object

egocentric adj
egocentrico egocentrica
egotistical

egocentrism n
egocentrismo
following ones egotistical desires

egophony n
egofonia
bleating sound

egotist n
pallone gonfiato
person who believes in his or her own importance and superiority

egregious /ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs/ adj
disdicevole oltraggioso vergognoso
outrageously bad

egregore /ˈɛɡɹɪɡɔɹ/ n
eggregora
psychic entity influencing thoughts

egress /ɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
uscita
process of exiting

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
airone guardabuoi garzetta
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ interjection
eh
used as a tag question
used to mean “What?”

eicosanoid n
eicosanoide

eicosapentaenoic acid n
acido eicosapentaenoico
fatty acid

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ n
edredone
duck of genus Somateria

eidolopeia n
idolopeia idolopea

eidolopoeia n
idolopeia idolopea
rhetorical figure

eigenfunction n
autofunzione
function

eigenstate n
autostato
dynamic quantum mechanical state

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
autovalore
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector

eigenvector n
autovettore
vector not rotated by linear transformation

eight /eɪt/ numeral
otto
cardinal number 8

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
ottocento
cardinal number 800

eight thousand n
ottomila
cardinal number

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
diciotto
cardinal number

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
diciottesimo diciottesima
the ordinal form of the number eighteen

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
diciottesimo
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole
diciottesimo diciottesima
The person or thing in the eighteenth position

eighth /eɪtθ/ adj
ottavo
ordinal form of the number eight

eighth /eɪtθ/ n
ottavo
one of eight equal parts of a whole
ottavo ottava
person or thing in the eighth position

eighties n
anni ottanta
the decade of the 1980s

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
ottantesima ottantesimo
ordinal form of the number eighty

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ n
ottantesimo
One of eighty equal parts of a whole
ottantesima ottantesimo
The person or thing in the eightieth position

eighty /ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi/ /ˈeɪ.ti/ numeral
ottanta
80

eighty-eight numeral
ottantotto
88

eighty-first adj
ottantunesimo
ordinal number 81st

eighty-first n
ottantunesimo
one of eighty-one equal parts of a whole

eighty-five numeral
ottantacinque
the cardinal number 85

eighty-four numeral
ottantaquattro
84

eighty-nine numeral
ottantanove
89

eighty-one numeral
ottantuno
81

eighty-seven numeral
ottantasette
87

eighty-six numeral
ottantasei
cardinal number 86

eighty-three numeral
ottantatré
83

eighty-two numeral
ottantadue
82

eikonal adj
eikonale
physics and maths term

einkorn wheat n
farricello farro piccolo
domesticated form of wheat type

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einstenio
element with atomic number 99

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
neanche nemmeno neppure
(after a negative) as well

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
o
o oppure
introduces the first of two options

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
ciascuno
each of two

either way adv
a prescindere ad ogni modo in ambo i casi in ogni modo in tutti i modi in un modo o nell'altro
regardless of what happens

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ v
eiaculare
to eject semen or vaginal fluid

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
eiaculazione
ejection of semen through the urethra

ejection /əˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
eiezione
act of ejecting

ejector /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
espulsore
ejector

eke out v
sbarcare il lunario tirare avanti tirare la carretta
obtain with difficulty
arrotondare integrare
supplement

ekranoplan n
ekranoplano
ground-effect vehicle

el /ɛl/ n
elle
name of the letter L, l

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ adj
elaborata elaborato
dettagliato elaborato
detailed
intricato
flashy or fancy

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
approfondire dettagliare
to give further detail or explanation

eland /ˈiːlənd/ n
antilope alcina
antelope

elapse v
trascorrere
(of time) to pass or move by

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ adj
elastico elastica
capable of stretching

elastic band n
elastico
loop of rubber or similar material

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
elasticità
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions
quality of being elastic

elastin n
elastina
protein with elastic properties, similar to collagen

elastomer n
elastomero
any polymer having the elastic properties of rubber

elation n
euforia
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism

elbaite n
elbaite
a type of tourmaline

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ n
gomitata
a hit with the elbow
gomito
joint between upper arm and forearm
raccordo gomito
pipe fitting

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ v
sgomitare
to push with the elbow

elbow grease n
olio di gomito
effort or hard work

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
sambuco
Sambucus nigra

elderberry n
sambuco
fruit

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
anziano
old

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ n
anziani
elderly as group
anziana anziane anziani anziano
elderly person

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
eleggere
to choose in election

election /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/ n
elezione
process of choosing a new leader or representatives

electioneering /ɪˌlɛk.ʃənˈɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
propaganda elettorale
campaigning for elective office

elector n
elettore
person eligible to vote

electoral adj
elettorale
of, or relating to elections

electoral district n
circoscrizione elettorale collegio elettorale distretto elettorale
district represented by one or more elected officials

electoral fraud n
frode elettorale
illegal interference with an election

electorally adv
elettoralmente
in an electoral manner

electorate n
elettorato
those entitled to vote collectively
dominion of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
elettrico
electrical
elettronico
electronic (musical instrument)

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ n
basso elettrico
electric bass guitar

electric car n
auto elettrica
a car that uses electric motors

electric chair n
sedia elettrica
device used for performing execution by electrocution

electric charge n
carica

electric current n
corrente elettrica corrente
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge

electric field n
campo elettrico
region around a charged particle

electric motor n
motore elettrico
motor

electrical tape n
nastro isolante
plastic tape

electrically adv
elettricamente
by means of electricity

electrician n
elettricista
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
elettricità
form of energy
electric power

electricity meter n
contatore elettrico
a device that measures the consumption of electricity

electrifiable adj
elettrizzabile
capable of being electrified

electrification n
elettrificazione
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity

electrify v
elettrificare
to adapt for electric power
to cause electricity to pass through
to communicate electricity to

electro- prefix
elettro-
of electricity or electrical

electroacoustics n
elettroacustica
the science of the interaction and interconversion of electric and acoustic phenomena

electrobiology n
elettrobiologia
study of the production of electricity by organisms

electrocardiography n
elettrocardiografia
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electrochemical adj
elettrochimico
of or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity
of or relating to electricity produced by a chemical reaction

electrochemistry n
elettrochimica
chemistry pertaining to electricity

electroconvulsive therapy n
elettroshockterapia
biomedical therapy using electrical current

electrocute /ɪˈlektɹəkjuːt/ v
fulminare
to cause death from immediate complications resulting from electric shock

electrocution n
elettrocuzione fulminazione
accidental death or suicide by electric shock

electrode /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
elettrodo
the terminal through which electric current passes

electrodeposition n
elettrodeposizione
deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis

electrodynamometer n
elettrodinamometro
electromechanical instrument

electroencephalogram n
elettroencefalogramma
a recording of electrical brain activity made by an electroencephalograph

electroencephalography n
elettroencefalografia
measurement of electrical activity in medicine

electrokinetics n
elettrocinetica
the electrodynamics of electrical circuits

electroluminescence n
elettroluminescenza
generation of light by application of an alternating current or by electric discharge

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
elettrolisi
chemical change

electrolyte /ɨˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ n
elettrolita elettrolito
substance that ionizes and conducts electricity
ion that regulates the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes

electrolytic /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ adj
elettrolitico

electromagnet n
elettrocalamita elettromagnete
magnet

electromagnetic adj
elettromagnetico
pertaining to electromagnetism

electromagnetic radiation n
radiazione elettromagnetica
radiation

electromagnetic spectrum n
spettro elettromagnetico
electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetic wave n
onda elettromagnetica
electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
elettromagnetismo
a fundamental force

electromechanical adj
elettromeccanico
combining the fields of mechanics and electronics

electromotive adj
elettromotrice
causing electrons to move

electromyography n
elettromiografia
diagnostic technique

electron /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ n
elettrone
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron cloud n
nuvola elettronica
mathematically defined region

electron hole n
lacuna elettronica

electron microscope n
microscopio elettronico
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons

electron volt n
elettronvolt
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronegativity n
elettronegatività
degree of electron attraction

electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
elettronico
operating on behavior of electrons
generated by electronic device
pertaining to electrons

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
sigaretta elettronica
electronic cigarette

electronically /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ adv
elettronicamente
by electronic means

electronics n
elettronica
(physics)

electrooculogram n
elettrooculogramma
a record of the voltage differences between the front and back of the eye as the eyeball moves

electrophile n
elettrofilo
compound which attracts electrons

electrophilic adj
elettrofilico
relating to an electrophile

electrophoresis n
elettroforesi
method for separation of large molecules

electrophysiology n
elettrofisiologia
the branch of physiology that studies the electrical activity of organisms

electroplating n
galvanostegia
electrochemical coating

electroscope n
elettroscopio
device that detects the presence of an electric charge

electrostatic adj
elettrostatico
of, relating to, or producted by electrostatics or static electricity

electrostatic precipitator n
precipitatore elettrostatico
particulate collection device

electrotherapeutic adj
elettroterapico
relating to electrotherapy

electrovalency n
elettrovalenza
charge
number of electrons gained or lost

electroweak adj
elettrodebole
combination of the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ n
eleganza
grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
elegante
exhibiting elegance

element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ n
elemento elementi
atmospheric forces
elemento
chemistry: simplest chemical substance
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks
set theory: object in a set
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
heating element
law: component of a cause of action
something small
group of people with a common characteristic
elemento ambiente
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards

elementaristic adj
elementaristico

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
elementare
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something
relating to a subatomic particle
relating to an elementary school

elementary charge n
carica elementare

elementary particle n
particella elementare
subatomic particle that does not consist of smaller particles

elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ n
elefante
mammal

elephant in the room n
elefante nella stanza
problem that is obvious but ignored

elephant seal n
elefante marino
mammal of the genus Mirounga

elephant shrew n
toporagno elefante
Any member of the order Macroscelidea

elephantiac adj
elefantiaco
afflicted with elephantiasis

elephantiasis /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ n
elefantiasi
disease

elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ v
aumentare
increase the intensity of
elevare
raise

elevated railway n
Ferrovia sopraelevata
railway

eleven /ɪˈlɛv.ən/ numeral
undici
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve

eleven hundred numeral
millecento
one thousand one hundred

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ adj
undicesimo
ordinal form of eleven

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ n
undicesimo
one of eleven equal parts of a whole
undicesimo undicesima
something in the eleventh position

eleventh hour n
all'ultimo minuto
The last minute

elf /ɛlf/ n
elfo
mythical, supernatural being
Norse mythology: luminous spirit dwelling in Álfheim
fantasy: magical, typically forest-guarding creature

elicit v
provocare suscitare
to evoke, educe

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
elidere
to cut off, as a vowel or a syllable
omettere
to leave out or omit

eligibility n
idoneità
quality of being eligible

eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ adj
eleggibile appropriato
meeting the necessary requirements to participate; worthy of being chosen

eliminate /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/ v
eliminare
completely destroy

eliminatory adj
eliminatorio
tending to eliminate

elite /ɪˈliːt/ n
élite
group with higher status

elitism n
elitismo
belief society should be run by elite

elixir /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
elisir
alchemy: liquid which was believed to turn non-precious metals to gold
liquid which is believed to cure all ills
pharmacy: sweet taste-masking liquid

elixir of life n
l’elisir di lunga vita
elixir that brings immortality

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/ n
ellisse
curve

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
ellissi
omission of word or phrase
puntini puntini puntini
typographic mark

elliptic adj
ellitico
relating to an ellipse or its mathematical definition

elliptic curve n
curva ellittica

elliptical /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
ellittico
oval

elm /ɛlm/ n
olmo
tree of genus Ulmus

elocution /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/ n
elocuzione
The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

elongational adj
elongazionale

elope /ɨˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
abbandonare allontanarsi fuggire scappare
run away from home
fuggire
run away to get married
run away with a paramour

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
articolato loquace pedissequo verboso
effective in expressing meaning
eloquente
fluently persuasive and articulate

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
altrimenti
statement in computing that indicates the result of a conditional statement (if) evaluating as false
altro
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

eluate n
eluato
Liquid solution resulting from elution

elucidate /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/ v
chiarire
make clear

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adj
elusivo
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

em /ɛm/ n
emme

emaciate v
emaciarsi
(intransitive) become extremely thin or wasted
emaciare
(transitive) make extremely thin or wasted

emaciated /əˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/ /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ adj
denutrito emaciato magro mingherlino minuto smorto
thin or haggard

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
indirizzo di posta elettronica indirizzo e-mail
an e-mail address
e-mail mail messaggio di posta elettronica
message sent via email
posta elettronica e-mail mail
system

email /ɛˈmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
inviare un'e-mail/una mail scrivere un'e-mail/una mail
intransitive: to send an email or emails
inviare per e-mail/mail inviare via e-mail/mail
to send via email

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
emanare
To come from a source

emanation /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ n
emanazione
that which flows
act of flowing

emanationism n
emanatismo
religious concept

embalm v
imbalsamare
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition

embalming n
imbalsamazione
work of an embalmer

embankment n
argine
artificial mound of earth and stone

embarge /əmˈbɑɹdʒ/ v
imporre

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
embargo
a ban on trade with another country
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port

embark /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
imbarcare
to get on a boat
cacciarsi imbarcare imbarcarsi impegolarsi iniziare
to start

embarrass /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ /ɪmˈbɛ(ə).ɹəs/ v
imbarazzare mettere in imbarazzo
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adj
imbarazzato
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing adj
imbarazzante
causing embarrassment

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ n
imbarazzo
state of discomfort

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
ambasciata
organization representing a foreign state

embattled /ɛmˈbæt.əld/ /ɪmˈbæt.əld/ adj
merlato
(heraldry) drawn with a line of alternating square indendations and extensions

embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ v
incastrare aggregare incastonare incorporare inserire
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter
inglobare
mathematics; embed in

embedding n
immersione
in mathematics

embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
abbellire adornare agghindare impreziosire infronzolare
to make more beautiful and attractive
abbellire imbellettare impreziosire
to make sound or look better

ember /ˈɛm.bəː/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
brace
glowing piece of coal or wood

embers n
braci favilla splendore
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash

embezzlement /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ n
appropriazione indebita peculato
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner

embiopteran n
embiottero
insect

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
emblema simbolo raffigurazione
representative symbol

emblematic adj
emblematico
serving as a symbol

embodiment n
incarnazione
entity typifying an abstraction

embolism n
embolia
obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus

embolization n
embolizzazione
minimally invasive procedure

emboss v
coniare
to mark or decorate with a raised design or symbol

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ n
abbraccio
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ v
abbracciare
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection
abbracciare aderire inglobare
to enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.)

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
abbellire indorare ricamare
to add imaginary detail to a narrative
ricamare
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread

embroiderer n
ricamatore
person who embroiders

embroideress n
ricamatrice
female embroiderer

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
ricamo
ornamentation

embroil /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/ v
coinvolgere
to draw into a situation

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
embrione
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus

embryogenic adj
embriogenico
of or pertaining to embryogenesis

embryologically adv
embriologicamente
regarding embryology

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embrionale embrionario embrionico
embryology: of or relating to an embryo

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ n
smeraldo
gemstone

emerald green adj
smeraldo
of emerald green colour

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
emergere venire alla luce venire fuori
to become known
emergere venire fuori
to come out of

emergence /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/ n
emergenza
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems

emergency /ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ n
emergenza
situation requiring urgent assistance

emergency exit n
uscita d'emergenza
exit for evacuation

emergency landing n
atterraggio di emergenza atterraggio di fortuna atterraggio forzato
landing made in an emergency

emergency room n
pronto soccorso
hospital department

emeritus adj
emerito
retired but retaining an honorific version of previous title

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
smeriglio spoltiglio
mineral

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
emetico
causing nausea and vomiting

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ n
emigrante
someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
emigrare
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere

eminent domain n
espropriazione per pubblica utilità
government's right to expropriate private land

emir n
emiro
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈeməɹət/ n
emirato
country ruled by an emir

emissive adj
emesso
of, pertaining to, or having the capacity to emit radiation or matter; emitting

emit /iˈmɪt/ v
emettere
to send out or give off

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
farro medio farro dicocco
Triticum dicoccon

emmetropia n
emmetropia
perfect vision

emoji /iˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
emoji
digital graphic icon

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ adj
emolliente
Moisturizing
Soothing; mollifying

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ n
demulcente emolliente
Anything soothing
emolliente demulcente
Something which softens or lubricates the skin

emolument /ɪˈmɒljəmənt/ n
emolumento
payment for an office or employment

emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
emozione
person's internal state of being

emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
commovente emozionante
appealing to or arousing emotion
emotivo
characterised by emotion
determined by emotion rather than reason
readily displaying emotion
emotivo impressionabile
easily affected by emotion
emotivo emozionante
of or relating to the emotions

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ adj
empatico
showing or expressing empathy

empathize /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ v
avere empatia simpatizzare
to feel empathy for another person

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ n
empatia
intellectual identification with another person
capacity to understand another person's point of view

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
imperatore
ruler of an empire

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ v
enfatizzare sottolineare evidenziare
stress

emphyteusis n
enfiteusi
right

empire /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
impero
political unit ruled by an emperor
political unit, having numerous or extensive territories
group of states

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ adj
empirico
pertaining to or based on experience

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
impiegare ingaggiare
to give someone work
impiegare
to put into use

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
assumibilità
state of being employable

employable adj
assumibile
able to be employed

employee /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ n
dipendente
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪɚ/ n
datore di lavoro
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
assunzione
the act of employing
occupazione
the number or percentage of people at work
impiego
the work or occupation for which one is paid
use, purpose

employment contract n
contratto di lavoro
category of contract

emporium /ˌɛmˈpɔɹi.əm/ n
emporio
a shop that offers a wide variety of goods

empower v
incoraggiare
to give confidence and/or strength to
dare potere permettere
to give permission to

empress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
imperatrice
female monarch of an empire
wife or widow of an emperor

empress dowager n
imperatrice vedova
mother of an emperor

emptier n
vuotatore

emptily adv
vuotamente
in an empty manner

empty /ˈɛmpti/ adj
vuoto
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛmpti/ v
vuotare svuotare
to make empty

empty set n
insieme vuoto
unique set that contains no elements

empty the tank v
fare del proprio meglio
make the utmost effort

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
zucca vuota fa rumore
proverb

emptyhanded adj
con le pive nel sacco
having given or received nothing
a mani vuote inerme
having nothing to give

emptying n
vuotamento

empyema n
empiema
collection of pus

empyrean /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
Empireo
the highest heaven

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ /ˈiːɛmˌjuː/ n
emù
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulsifier /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
emulsionante
substance that helps an emulsion form

emulsify v
emulsionare
To make into an emulsion

emulsion n
emulsione
suspension of one liquid in another

emydid n
emidide emididi
any member of the Emydidae

en /ɒn/ /ɛn/ [ɑ̃] n
enne
name of the letter N, n

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ adv
in massa massivamente
in a single body or group

en passant /ɑ̃ pæˈsɑ̃/ /ɒ̃ ˈpæsɒ̃/ n
en passant
chess move

en route /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/
in arrivo
on the way

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
attivare abilitare
to activate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
permettere
to allow a way out or excuse for an action

enabler n
ammaliatore incoraggiatore ingannatore seduttore tentatore
one who encourages a bad habit in another
ammaestratore
one who gives someone else the power to behave in a certain way
aiutante facilitatore
one who helps something to happen

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
smalto
covering on the tooth
smalto lacca
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ v
smaltare
to coat with enamel

enantio- /ɛnˈæntɪəʊ/ prefix
enantio-
opposite

enantiomer n
enantiomero
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers

enantiomeric adj
enantiomerico
pertaining to an enantiomer

encephalic /ˌensəˈfalik/ adj
encefalico
relating to the encephalon

encephalitis n
encefalite
inflammation of the brain

encephalogram n
encefalogramma
an image of the brain obtained by encephalography

encephalography n
encefalografia
X-ray examination of brain

encephalon /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ɛnˈsɛfələn/ n
encefalo
brain

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
encefalopatia
condition affecting the brain

enchant /ɘnˈtʃɐːnt/ /ɪnˈtʃant/ /ɪnˈtʃænt/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ v
incantare
to attract and delight

enchanted /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
incantato affascinato rapito
under the influence of enchantment

enchantress n
incantatrice
attractive woman skilled at using magic

enchondroma n
encondroma
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encircle /ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/ /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ v
accerchiare cingere circondare contornare
surround

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ n
enclave
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
enclitico
affixed phonetically

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
enclitico
clitic which joins with the preceding word

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
cintare
surround, fence in

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
recinto
area partially or entirely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings
allegato
something enclosed

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
codificare
genetics

encompass /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/ v
circondare
encircle
circoscrivere includere racchiudere
include
comprendere racchiudere
surround

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ interjection
bis!
please perform again

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ n
bis
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete

encourage /ɪnˈkɝɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
incoraggiare
mentally support or motivate

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt] n
incoraggiamento
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.
the act of encouraging

encroach /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
invadere
to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encrypt v
cifrare
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encryption n
cifratura codifica
process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, and/or passwords

encumber v
caricare con ipoteca gravare di ipoteca
to burden with a legal claim
caricare incombere
to load down
ingombrare intralciare ostacolare
to restrict

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
enciclica
papal letter delivered to Bishops

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
enciclopedia
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics

end /ɛnd/ n
fine estremità
extreme part
death

end /ɛnd/ v
finire
ergative, intransitive: be finished, be terminated
transitive: finish, terminate (something)

end in itself n
fine a se stesso
something without a purpose

end of the world n
finimondo

end table n
tavolino
small table placed beside a chair or a sofa

end up v
finire andare a finire ritrovarsi
arrive at a destination
finire
conclude, turn out

end- /ɛnd/ prefix
endo-

endanger /ənˈdeɪndʒə/ /ənˈdeɪndʒɚ/ v
compromettere mettere in pericolo rischiare
to put someone or something in danger

endangered adj
a rischio
in danger, at risk

endearing /inˈdɪɹiŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ adj
carino caro gentile tenero
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
accarezzamento
act or process of endearing
vezzeggiativo
an expression of affection

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ n
impegno sforzo tentativo
a sincere attempt
impegno impresa
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ v
tentare adoperarsi sforzarsi
attempt through application of effort

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endemico
prevalent in a particular area
native to a particular area
peculiar to a particular area

endimanched adj
indomenicato
dressed up in their Sunday best

endive /ˈɛndaɪv/ n
indivia scarola
salad vegetable

endlessly adv
infinitamente
in an endless manner

endocarditis n
endocardite
inflammation of the endocardium

endocardium n
endocardio
membrane that lines the interior of the heart

endocarp n
endocarpo
inner layer of the pericarp

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ adj
endocrino
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrine gland n
ghiandola endocrina
gland

endocrine system n
sistema endocrino
system of ductless glands

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
endocrinologa endocrinologo
practitioner of endocrinology

endocrinology n
endocrinologia
study of the endocrine glands

endodermic adj
endodermico
of or relating to the endoderm; endodermal

endoenergetic adj
endoenergetico

endoenthalpic adj
endoentalpico
in which enthalpy decreases

endofunction n
endofunzione
function whose codomain is equal to its domain

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
endogamia
the practice of marrying within one's own social group

endogenous /ɨnˈdɑdʒənəs/ adj
endogeno
produced, originating or growing from within
of a disease, caused by factors within the body

endometrial /ˌendəˈmiːtɹi.əl/ adj
endometriale
of or pertaining to the endometrium

endometriosis /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/ /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ n
endometriosi
endometrium condition

endometritis n
endometrite
inflammation of the endometrium

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ n
endometrio
mucous membrane

endonym n
endonimo
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language

endoplasmic reticulum n
reticolo endoplasmatico
network of membranes

endoprosthesis n
endoprotesi
internal prosthesis

endoreduplication n
endoreduplicazione
replication

endorheic /ɛn.doʊˈɹi.ɪk/ adj
endoreico
internally drained; having no outlet

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
endorfina
any of a group of peptide hormones

endoscope n
endoscopio
instrument

endoscopic adj
endoscopico
of or relating to endoscopy

endoskeletal adj
endoscheletrico
Of, or pertaining to an endoskeleton

endoskeleton n
endoscheletro
internal skeleton of an animal

endosome n
endosoma
endocytic vacuole

endosperm n
endosperma
tissue

endosymbiotic theory n
teoria endosimbiotica
the theory that concerns the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts

endothelium n
endotelio
thin layer of cells

endotoxic adj
endotossico
of, related to, or caused by an endotoxin

endotoxin n
endotossina
any toxin secreted by a microorganism that is released into surrounding environment only when it dies

endotracheal adj
endotracheale
within or through the trachea

endow /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
arricchire dotare garantire
to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality
dotare finanziare foraggiare provvedere sovvenzionare
to give property to (someone) as a gift; to provide with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits
dotare
to naturally furnish

endpoint n
estremo
either of two points at the end of a line

endurance /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ n
resistenza capacità persistenza tolleranza
ability to endure hardship
resistenza autonomia durata fatica sopportazione
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
resistere durare perdurare restare
to continue despite obstacles
durare
to last
soffrire di sopportare tollerare
to suffer
sopportare tollerare
to tolerate something

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
clistere lavativo
injection of fluid into the rectum

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
nemico nemica
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
energico
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy

energetically adv
energicamente energeticamente
in an energetic manner

energy /ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ n
energia forza
impetus behind activity
physics
capacity to do work

energy source n
fonte di energia fonte energetica
source from which energy can be extracted

enforceable adj
azionabile esecutorio
capable of being enforced

engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
ingaggiare
intransitive: to enter into battle
to enter into conflict with an enemy
attirare convogliare irretire
to attract, to please
fidanzarsi impegnarsi
to bind through legal or moral obligation
ingaggiare intavolare
to draw into conversation
attirare convergere
to engross or hold the attention of someone
attivare
to enter into an activity
assicurare dare la parola garantire
to guarantee or promise to do something
impegolarsi
to mesh or interlock
impegnare
to pledge one's property

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adj
fidanzata fidanzato impegnata impegnato
agreed to be married

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
impegno
appointment
fidanzamento
period of time when marriage is planned or promised

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ v
generare concepire originare
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
motore
mechanical device
influential group

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ n
macchinista
locomotive operator
ingegnere
person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering

engineer's scale n
scalimetro

engineering /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
ingegneria
application of science to the needs of humanity
profession
work of an engineer
sala macchine
area aboard a ship where the engine is located

engineerization n
ingegnerizzazione
conversion of a chemical process to pilot and finally scale scale

engrave v
incidere bulinare intagliare
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraver n
incisore
person who engraves

engraving n
incisione
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface

engross /ɛnˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/ v
incettare
to buy up wholesale
captare
to engage completely
ingrassare
to make gross or fat
accaparrare
to monopolize; to concentrate possession

engulf v
sopraffare travolgere
overwhelm
circondare sommergere
surround; cover

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
accrescere intensificare
augment or make something greater

enhanced adj
avanzato
improved
amplificato
raised up

enharmonic adj
enarmonico
Describing two or more identical notes that are written differently when in different key
Of or pertaining to a tetrachord

enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
enigma indovinello
riddle, or a difficult problem
enigma
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
enigmatico
mysterious
pertaining to an enigma

enjambment /ɪn.ˈdʒæm.mənt/ n
inarcatura
a technique in poetry

enjoy /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
godere
beneficiare godere usufruire
to have the use or benefit of something
godere gioire piacere
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

enjoy oneself v
divertirsi
take pleasure

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
allargare
make larger

enlarger n
ingranditore
optical device used to make enlarged prints

enlighten /ɪnˈlaɪtn̩/ v
illuminare
to supply with light

enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
illuminismo
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened

enmity /ˈɛn.mɪ.tiː/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.tɪ/ n
inimicizia ostilità
hostile or unfriendly disposition

enneadic adj
enneadico
of, relating to, or being an ennead

enneagram n
enneagramma
nine-pointed stellate polygon

ennoble v
nobilitare
To bestow with nobility, honour or grace

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
noia
listlessness, boredom

enocyanin n
enocianina
anthocyanin

enol n
enolo
compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which is doubly bonded to another carbon

enormously adv
enormemente
to an enormous degree

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
abbastanza
sufficiently

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
abbastanza
sufficient

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
basta
stop!

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
abbastanza
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc

enough is enough phraseologicalUnit
nulla da aggiungere
nothing additional is required
quando è troppo è troppo
the limit of patience or tolerance has been reached

enqueue v
accodare
to add an item to a queue

enquiry /ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/ n
domanda richiesta
a question

enquote v
virgolettare

enrage v
esasperare imbestialire irritare
to fill with rage

enrapture v
affascinare incantare rapire
to fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
arricchire
to make rich(er)
to add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize
to increase the amount of one isotope in a mixture of isotopes

enriched uranium n
uranio arricchito
uranium enriched with a higher amount of U-235

enrichment n
arricchimento
the act of enriching

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
reclutare
to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
iscriversi
to enter (a name) in a register, roll or list

enrollment n
arruolamento iscrizione
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled
arruolamenti iscrizioni
number of people enrolled
arruolati aruolate iscritte iscritti
people enrolled
registrazione
registration

enrolment n
iscrizione arruolamento
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled
arruolamenti iscrizioni
number of people enrolled
arruolati aruolate iscritte iscritti
people enrolled
registrazione
registration

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃mbl̩/ n
insieme
a group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole

ensiform /ˈɛnsəˌfɔɹm/ adj
ensiforme
shaped like a sword blade

ensign /ˈɛns(ə)n/ /ˈɛnsaɪn/ /ˈɛnsɪn/ n
baluardo insegna stendardo vessillo
banner
alfiere cadetto guardiamarina
military officer

enslave v
asservire
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall

ensnare v
intrappolare
To snare, to catch through a snare or trap

enstatite n
enstatite
mineral

enstrophy n
enstrofia
measure of kinetic energy of a fluid as a result of turbulence

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
conseguire seguire
to occur as consequence

ensuing adj
conseguente derivante risultante
repercussions which result from some prior stimulus

ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
assicurare garantire
make sure or certain

entail /ɛnˈteɪl/ v
comportare implicare
to imply or require

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/ v
confondere ingarbugliare intrigare
twist or interweave

entanglement n
groviglio intreccio
the state of being entangled

entasis /ˈɛntəsɪs/ n
entasi
slight convex curvature in a column

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
entrare
to go into (a room, etc.)
digitare immettere
to type into a computer

enteric adj
enterico
of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines

enteritis n
enterite
intestinal disease

enterococcus n
enterococco
bacterium of the genus Enterococcus

enteropathy /ɛntəˈɹɒpəθi/ n
enteropatia
internal disorder or disease

enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
impresa
company, business, organization, or endeavor

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ v
divertire intrattenere
to amuse

entertainer n
intrattenitore
person who entertains

entertainment /ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ n
divertimento intrattenimento
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation

enthesis /ɪnˈθiː.sɪs/ n
entesi
point at which a tendon, etc., inserts into a bone

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ v
entusiasmare
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/ n
entusiasmo foga
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
entusiasta
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated

enthusiastically adv
entusiasticamente
in an enthusiastic manner

entice v
adescare allettare attrarre tentare
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

entire /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
intero intera
whole

entirety /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪ.ti/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪti/ n
interezza
wholeness

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ v
intitolare
to give a title to a book etc.

entitled adj
cui è tutto dovuto autorizzato
having a right to something
intitolato
having a title - book etc

entognath n
entognato
arthropod

entomologist n
entomologo
scientist who studies insects

entomology n
entomologia
study of insects

entomophilic adj
entomofilo
pollinated by entomophily

entomophily /ɛntəˈmɒfəliː/ n
entomofilia
pollination by insects

entr'acte /ˈɑnˌtɹækt/ /ˈɒn.tɹækt/ n
intermezzo
another performance during this interval

entrails /ˈentɹeɪlz/ n
frattaglia interiora rigaglie
internal organs

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
entrata
place of entering
action of entering, or going in
accesso
right to go in

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ v
incantare
to delight
mandare in trance
to put into a trance

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
scavare sterrare
dig
cementare consolidare potenziare rafforzare rinforzare
establish financial position
fortificare trincerare
surround with a trench

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.t(ʃ)ɹə.pɹəˈnʊəɹː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
imprenditore
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ n
entropia
term in thermodynamics
measure of the amount of information in a signal
tendency of a system to descend into chaos

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
confidare
To trust to the care of

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
entrata ingresso
act of entering
room immediately inside the front door
lemma articolo voce vocabolo
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia
entrata accesso uscio via di accesso
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
accesso entrata
permission to enter
entrata
term in a matrix

entwine /ɨnˈtwaɪn/ /ɪ̈nˈtwaɪn/ v
intrecciare
twist or twine

enumeration n
enumerazione
the act of enumerating

enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.sɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
enunciazione
act of enunciating

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
avviluppare circondare
to surround or enclose

envelope /ɛnˈvɛləp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp/ n
busta
wrapper for mailing

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
invidiabile
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

envious /ˈɛnvɪəs/ adj
invidioso
feeling or exhibiting envy

enviously adv
con invidia invidiosamente livorosamente
in an envious manner or to an envious degree

environment /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
ambiente
area around something
software or hardware on a computer
political or social setting, arena or condition
natural world or ecosystem

environmental adj
ambientale
pertaining to the environment

environmentalist n
ambientalista
one who advocates for the protection of the biosphere

environmentally adv
ambientalmente
affecting the environment

environmentally friendly adj
ecologico
causing little harm to the environment

envoy /ˈɑnvɔɪ/ /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ n
inviato
representative

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
invidia
resentful desire of something possessed by another

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
invidiare
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions

enzymatic adj
enzimatico
of, relating to, or caused by enzymes

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
enzima
catalytic protein

eon /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
eone
geological time period
a being emanating from the Godhead
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time

eosin /ˈi.əsɪn/ n
eosina
red, acidic dye

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ n
eosinofilo
type of white blood cell

epact n
epatta
the time by which a solar year exceeds twelve lunar months

epagomenic adj
epagomeno
all senses

epaulet /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
mostrina
shoulder decoration

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
spallina
ornamentation

epee /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
spada
A fencing sword

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
epentesi
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
epentetico
inserted into a word
of or pertaining to epenthesis

epenthetically adv
epenteticamente
epenthetically

ephedrine /ˈɛfədɹɪn/ n
efedrina

ephemeral /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
effimero fugace fuggevole passeggero transitorio
lasting for a short period of time

ephemeris /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ n
effemeride
table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year

epi- prefix
epi-
above, over, on, in addition to

epiblast n
epiblasto
biology: the outer layer of a blastula that, after gastrulation, becomes the ectoderm

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
epico
extended narrative poem
events appropriate to an epic

epicalyx n
epicalice
group of bracts

epicanthus n
epicanto
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicene /ˈɛ.pəˌsin/ /ˈɛpɪsiːn/ adj
ambigenere effemminato epiceno promiscuo
of or relating to a class of Greek and Latin nouns that may refer to males or females but have a fixed grammatical gender

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
epicentro
point above earthquake

epiclesis n
epiclesi
part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass

epicness /ˈɛ.pɪk.nəs/ n
epicità
quality or state of being epic

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ n
epiciclo
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle

epicycloid n
epicicloide
locus

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ adj
epidemico
like an epidemic

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
contagio epidemia

epidemiologic adj
epidemiologico
of or pertaining to epidemiology

epidemiologist n
epidemiologo
Scientist specialized in epidemiology

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
epidemiologia
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis n
epidermide
skin's outer layer in animals
plant's outer layer

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
epididimo
tube

epidote n
epidoto
class of mixed minerals

epigastralgia n
epigastralgia
pain in the epigastrium

epigastric adj
epigastrico
of or pertaining to the epigastrium

epigeal adj
epigeo
emerging above the surface of the ground after being germinated
living near the surface of the ground

epigenetics n
epigenetica
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottal adj
epiglottale epiglottidale
pertaining to the epiglottis
phonetics

epigone /ˈɛpɨɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɨɡəʊn/ n
epigona epigono
follower, disciple
imitator of artist or style

epigrammatic adj
epigrammatico
characteristic of an epigram

epigraphic adj
epigrafico
of or pertaining to an epigraph or to epigraphy

epilator n
depilatore depilatrice
electrical device

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ n
epilessia
medical condition

epimer n
epimero

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
epinefrina
hormone and nurotransmitter

epiphany /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/ n
rivelazione
illuminating realization or discovery
Epifania epifania apparizione befana ierofania
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being

epiphonema /ˌɛpɪfəˈniːmə/ n
epifonema
exclamation or reflection used at the end of an argument

epiphrasis n
epifrasi
epexegesis

epiploic adj
epiploico
pertaining to the omentum

episcopacy /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/ n
episcopato
bishops collectively
government of the church by bishops

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
episcopale vescovile
related to a bishop

episiorrhaphy n
episiorrafia
suturing of the vulva

episiotomy /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ /ˌɛpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/ n
episiotomia
surgical incision

episode /ˈɛ.pəˌsɵʊ̯d/ /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/ n
episodio
incident or action connected with a series of events
instalment of a drama told in parts

episperm n
episperma
the outer, protective layer of the seed of a flowering plant

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
epistassi
nosebleed

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
epistemologico
of, or relating to, epistemology

epistemologist n
epistemologo
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies theory of knowledge

epistemology /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/ n
epistemologia
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistemophilia n
epistemofilia

epistle /ɪˈpɪs.l/ n
epistola
a letter
book of the New Testament

epistolary /ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləɹi/ adj
epistolare

epistomatic adj
epistomatico
having stomata only on upper surface

epitaph [ˈɛpɪtæf] [ˈɛpɪtɑːf] n
discorso funebre epitaffio
commemorative poem or other text
epitaffio
inscription on a gravestone

epitaxy n
epitassia
type of overgrowth

epithelial adj
epiteliale
of or pertaining to the epithelium

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
epitelio tessuto epiteliale
membranous tissue

epithet /ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/ n
epiteto
term used to characterize a person or thing
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person
word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species

epitoky n
epitochia

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
epitome
embodiment or encapsulation of
incarnazione personificazione
representative example
compendio epitome sinossi sommario sunto
summary
apice
the height; the best

epitope n
epitopo
target of an immune response

epitrochoid n
epitrocoide
geometric curve

epoch /ˈiːˌpɒk/ /ˈɛpˌək/ n
epoca orario epocale
(astronomy) time reference point
avvenimento singolarità
notable event
epoca
particular period of history
(computing) time reference point

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
eponimo
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
word formed from a person’s name

eponymous /ɪˈpɑnɪməs/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
eponimo
relating to the person after which something is named

epoophoron n
epooforon
a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ n
epopea
an epic, saga

epoxide n
epossido
cyclic ether

epoxy adj
epossidico
derived from an epoxide

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ n
epsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

epsilon number n
numero epsilon
type of transfinite or surreal number

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adj
uguale
mathematics: exactly identical
uguale pari
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ v
eguagliare
be equal to

equality /ɪˈkwɑl.ɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ n
uguaglianza egualità ugualità eguaglianza
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
uguaglianza parità eguaglianza
fact of being equal
uguaglianza
mathematics: fact of having the same value

equalization n
equalizzazione
act of equalizing
compensazione
diving maneuver

equalize /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ v
compensare
to clear the ears
uguagliare
to make equal
to make the score equal

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adv
altrettanto
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
equanimità
state of being calm

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
equazione
mathematics: assertion

equator /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
equatore
circle around the earth

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ adj
equatoriale
of, near, or relating to the equator

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ n
equatoriale
kind of telescope

equestrian n
equestre
an equestrian person; one who rides on horseback

equestrianism n
equitazione
the art or sport of riding horses

equiangular adj
equiangolo
geometry: having all internal angles equal

equiangularity n
equiangolarità
condition of being equiangular

equifacial adj
equifacciale
having both sides the same
having equal faces

equilateral adj
equilatero
referring to a polygon all of whose sides are of equal length

equilateral triangle n
triangolo equilatero
type of triangle

equilaterality n
equilateralità
condition of being equilateral

equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
equilibrio
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced
physics: state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero
chemistry: state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same
mental balance

equine /ˈiːkwaɪn/ adj
equino
Of or relating to a horse or horses

equinox /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnoks/ n
equinozio
intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
equipaggiare
to furnish for service

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
equipaggiamento
the act of equipping
equipaggiamento apparecchiatura attrezzatura
whatever is used in equipping

equiprobable adj
equiprobabile
having equal probability

equisonant /iːkwɪˈsəʊnənt/ adj
equisono
intra-octavally consonant

equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ adj
bilanciato equilibrato equo giusto
fair, just, or impartial

equitation n
equitazione
the art, practice or act of riding a horse

equivalence relation n
relazione di equivalenza
binary relation

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
equivalente
similar or identical in value
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation

equivalent weight n
massa equivalente peso equivalente
equivalent weight

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ adj
ambivalente
capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters
equivoco ambiguo ambivalente dubbio ingannevole
having several applicable significations
equivoco dubbioso
uncertain, doubtful

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ n
a varie interpretazioni ambiguo equivoco
A word or expression capable of different meanings

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/ n
era epoca
time period

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
cancellare
to obliterate information
to remove markings or information

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
cancellino
chalkboard eraser
gomma
thing used to erase something written or drawn

erbium /ˈɜːɹbiəm/ n
erbio
chemical element

ere /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɪə(ɹ)/ conjunction
dinanzi prima
before, sooner than

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
dritto eretto
standing out perpendicularly
duro eretto
vertical in position

erectile dysfunction n
disfunzione erettile
erectile dysfunction

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
erezione
rigid state of penis or clitoris
act of building
physiology: process by which a penis becomes erect

ergative case n
caso ergativo
case used to indicate the agent of a verb

ergativity /ɜː(ɹ)ɡəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ n
ergatività
linguistics: structuring property of grammar

ergo /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
dunque ergo quindi

ergometer n
ergometro
dynamometer used for muscles

ergometric adj
ergometrico
relating to ergometry

ergometry n
ergometria
measurement with an ergometer

ergosterol n
ergosterolo
steroid precursor of vitamin D₂

eriometer n
eriometro
optical device

eristic n
eristica
type of dialogue

erm interjection
uhm
expression of uncertainty

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
armellino ermellino
(heraldry) a white field with black spots
ermellino
Mustela erminea

erode /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
erodere corrodere rodere
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction

erogenous zone n
zona erogena
erogenous zone

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ n
erosione
the result of having being eroded
destruction by abrasive action of fluids
the changing of a surface by mechanical action

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
erotico
tending to arouse sexual desire

erotically adv
eroticamente
in an erotic manner

eroticism n
erotismo
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused

eroticization n
erotizzazione
act of eroticizing

eroticize v
erotizzare
to make erotic

eroto- prefix
eroto-
used to form terms related to sexual desire

erotomania n
erotomania erotomanie
mental disorder based on the delusion of a romantic relationship

erotomanic adj
erotomanico

erotopathy n
erotopatia
abnormality related to sexual desire

erotophobia n
erotofobia
fear of a romantic relationship

err /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ v
sbagliare errare

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ n
incarico
purpose of a small trip
ambasciata commissione incombenza
trip to accomplish a small task

errand boy n
bardotto fattorino
male employed to run errands

errant /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
errante
straying from the proper course or standard

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
errata corrige
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
erroneo
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
erroneamente
in an erroneous manner

erroneousness n
fallacia
state of being in error

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ n
errore
difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one
any alteration in the DNA chemical structure
baseball: play which is scored as having been made incorrectly
errore sbaglio
mistake
vizio
one or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ v
mostrare errori mostrare un errore
To show an error
causare errori causare un errore contenere errori contenere un errore
to cause or contain an error

error-prone adj
propenso [[all']]errore
in the habit of making errors

erucic adj
erucico
pertaining to plants of the genus Eruca

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ʊ.daɪt/ adj
erudito
scholarly, learned

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
scoppiare sfociare spuntare
to spontaneously release pressure or tension
eruttare
to violently eject

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
eruzione
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano

erysipelas /ɛɹɪˈsɪpələs/ n
risipola
severe skin disease

erythema n
eritema
abnormal redness
eritema solare
redness from sunburn

erythro- prefix
eritro-
red

erythroblast n
eritroblasto
cell in the bone marrow

erythrodysesthesia n
eritrodisestesia
form of erythema

erythrolysis n
eritrolisi

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/ n
eritromicina
any of a class of macrolide antibiotics

erythrophobia n
ereutofobia
fear of blushing

erythropoiesis n
eritropoiesi
production of red blood cells

erythropoietin n
eritropoietina
a hormone

erythrose n
eritrosio
aldotetrose

escabeche n
scapece
a dish of fish (sometimes chicken) first fried then marinated in a spiced vinegar and served cold

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
scala mobile
mechanical device

escalope n
fettina scaloppa
thin slice of meat

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
scappatella
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
scappare farla franca fuggire
to avoid capture
eludere evitare sgattaiolare svicolare
to elude
eludere sviare
to elude observation
scappare fuggire darsela a gambe
to get free

escape sequence n
sequenza alternativa
escape character together with subsequent characters

escape velocity n
velocità di fuga
minimum velocity

eschar /ˈɛskɑː/ n
escara
dry dark scab or scar

eschatological /ˌɛskətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
escatologico
pertaining to eschatology

eschatology /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
escatologia
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /ɛsˈtʃu/ /ɛsˈtʃuː/ /ɛˈʃu/ v
schivare rifuggire
avoid, shun

escort /ɛˈskɔɹt/ /ɛˈskɔːt/ /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ n
scorta
accompanying person
group of people who provide safety

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ v
scortare
To attend to in order to guard and protect

escritoire /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/ /ˌɛskɹɪˈtwɑːɹ/ n
scrittoio
A writing desk with a hinged door

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌtʃən/ n
scudo blasone stemma
coat of arms

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
esker
ridge created under glacier

esophageal adj
esofageo
pertaining to the esophagus

esoteric /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
esoterico
understood only by a chosen few

esoterism n
esterismo
inward forms of faith and religion

esparto n
alfa
species of North African grass

especially /ɛkˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ adv
specialmente soprattutto
particularly

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ n
spionaggio
act of learning secret information through clandestine means

espresso /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
caffè espresso espresso caffè liscio
strong type of coffee

ess /ɛs/ n
esse

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛˌseɪ/ n
prova tentativo
an attempt
saggio ricerca studio
written composition

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ n
saggista
one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
essenza
concentrate
significant feature
inherent nature
true nature of something

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
essenziale indispensabile

essential amino acid n
amminoacido essenziale
amino acid which is a dietry requirement

essential oil n
essenza
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings

essential tremor n
tremore essenziale
Neurological condition

essentiality n
essenzialità
being essential

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ adv
in essenza
essentially

essive case n
caso essivo
case used to indicate a temporary state of being

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
stabilire

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adj
stabilito
defined, described

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ n
establishment classe dirigente
slang: the ruling class or authority group

estate /ɪsˈteɪt/ n
possedimento proprietà tenuta
(extensive) area of land under single ownership
beni
law: nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land
asse ereditario
property and liabilities, especially of a deceased person

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] n
stima
favourable regard

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
estere
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

esthesiometer n
estesiometro
device

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ n
preventivo
(construction and business) a document specifying how much a job will probably cost
stima
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ v
stimare
to calculate roughly

estimation /ɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
stima
the process of making an estimate

estival adj
estivo
of or relating to summer

estivate /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ v
estivare
go into stasis in the summer months

estradiol /ˌiːstɹəˈdaɪɒl/ /ˌɛstɹəˈdaɪɔl/ n
estradiolo
hormone

estranged adj
estraniato
having become a stranger

estrangement n
straniamento
the act of alienating
the state of being alien

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹədʒən/ n
estrogeno
estrogen

estrogenism n
estrogenismo
condition caused by the ingestion of estrogen

estrous adj
estrale
Of or relating to estrus

estuary n
estuario
place where ocean tides and river water merge

et al. /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
ed altri
and others

etacism n
etacismo
pronunciation of the Greek eta like the Italian long e

etc. /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
ecc. eccetera
and so on

etch /ɛtʃ/ v
incidere all'acquaforte
to engrave

etcher n
acquafortista
person

etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/ n
acquaforte
art of producing an image
image created by this process

etendue /ˌeɪtɑnˈdu/ /ˌeɪtɒnˈd(j)uː/ n
accettanza
conserved property of the light in an optical system

eternal /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adj
eterno
lasting forever

eternally adv
eternamente
forever

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
eternità
infinite time
informal: a comparatively long time
period of time that elapses after death
time extending infinitely far into the future

etesian /ɪˈtiːzɪən/ n
etesio
a specific eastern Mediterranean wind

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
etano
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆

ethanoic adj
etanoico

ethanol /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/ /ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/ n
etanolo
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ether /ˈiːθə/ /ˈiθɚ/ n
etere
(organic chemistry) compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space
substance supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere
(organic chemistry) diethyl ether

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
etereo
Consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy
Delicate, light and airy
Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere

ethical dative n
dativo etico
form of the dative case

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
etica
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct
standards of conduct

ethidium n
etidio
the cationic form of a polycyclic aromatic base

ethmoid bone n
osso etmoide
bone of the skull between the eyes and at the roof of the nose

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
etnico etnica
of or relating to a group of people
belonging to a foreign culture

ethnic cleansing n
pulizia etnica
ethnic cleansing

ethnic group n
etnia
ethnic group

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ n
etnicità etnia
The characteristics of an ethnic group

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
etno-
race, ethnicity

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ n
etnocentrismo
tendency

ethnographic adj
etnografico
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnography n
etnografia
branch of anthropology

ethnomusicology n
etnomusicologia
study of music and culture

ethnonationalism n
etnonazionalismo
type of nationalism

ethnonym n
etnonimo
name of an ethnic group

ethology /iːˈθɒlədʒi/ n
etologia
study of human and animal behaviour

ethoxide n
etanolato etilato

ethyl /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ n
etile etilico
C₂H₅

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ n
etilene
compound
radical

ethylphenol n
etilfenolo
derivative

etiolation n
eziolamento
growth process of plants grown in the absence of light

etiological /ˌiːtɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
etiologico
of or pertaining to an aetiology

etiquette /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt/ n
comportamento maniera modi
customary behavior

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ n
studio
piece of music

etymological adj
etimologico
of or relating to etymology
etymologically consistent

etymologically adv
etimologicamente
Based on or belonging to etymology

etymologist n
etimologa etimologista etimologo
person who specializes in etymology

etymologize v
etimologizzare
to find or provide etymology for a word

etymology /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
etimologia
account of the origin and historical development of a word
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ n
etimo
source word

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
eucalipto eucalitto
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus

eucharistic adj
eucaristico
pertaining to the Eucharist

eudiometer n
eudiometro
tube for measuring volume of gases

euergetism n
evergetismo
the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities to distribute a part of their wealth to the community

eugenic /juː.ˈdʒɛ.nɪk/ adj
eugenetico eugenico

euhemerism n
evemerismo
attribution of the origins of the gods to the deification of heroes

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
eucariota
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus

eukaryotic adj
eucariotico
having complex cells

eulogist n
panegirista
a person who praises another person or thing
a speaker who delivers a funeral oration for a deceased person

eulogistic adj
lodativo elogiativo
of, pertaining to, or in the form of a eulogy

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ n
eunuco
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state
castrated human male

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
eufemismo
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way

euphemistic adj
eufemistico
of euphemism

euphemistically adv
eufemisticamente
in a euphemistic manner

euphonic adj
eufonico
harmonious

euphonium n
eufonio
brass instrument

euphony n
eufonia
pronunciation which is pleasing to the ear

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
euforia
an excited state of joy

euphoric adj
euforico
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

euphotic adj
eufotico
describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible

euphuism n
eufuismo
style of writing

eureka /juˈɹikə/ interjection
eureka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
euro
currency unit of the European Monetary Union

euro coin n
moneta in euro
coin in the eurozone

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊpiəm/ n
europio
chemical element

eustasy /ˈjustəsi/ /ˈjuːstəsi/ n
eustatismo
worldwide change in sea level

eustatic adj
eustatico
of or pertaining to eustasy

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
eutanasia
practice of killing a human being or animal

eutrophication n
eutrofizzazione
becoming eutrophic

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evacuare
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation n
evacuamento evacuazione
act of emptying

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
valutare
to draw conclusions from by examining

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
valutazione
assessment

evanescent /ɛvəˈnɛs(ə)nt/ /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/ adj
evanescente indistinto
disappearing, vanishing

evangelist /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/ n
evangelista
writer of a gospel

evangelistary n
evangelario
book containing selections from the Gospels

evangelize v
evangelizzare
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
evaporare
to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporation n
vaporizzazione
process of liquid converting to the gaseous state

evapotranspiration /ɪˌvæpəʊˌtɹænspɪˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
evapotraspirazione
the transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ n
evasione
the act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation

eve /iːv/ n
vigilia
day or night before

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
pari
arithmetic: divisible by two
piano
flat and level

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
ancora
emphasising comparative
completamente esattamente
exactly, fully
addirittura perfino neppure
implying extreme example

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
sera
Evening of the day

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
spianare
to make even

even if conjunction
anche se
irrespective of

even so adv
ciononostante tuttavia
in spite of the preceding remark or facts

even though conjunction
benché nonostante anche se
although

even-pinnate adj
paripennato
even number of pinnates

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/ n
sera
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight
time of day between dusk and night

evening dress n
abito da sera
elegant dress worn by women

evening meal n
cena
meal taken in the evening

evening star n
stella della sera vespero
planet Venus seen in the evening

event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
accidente
(medicine) An episode of severe health conditions
evento
computing: action which triggers an event handler
point in spacetime (physics)
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes
evento fatto accadimento
occurrence

event horizon n
orizzonte degli eventi
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

eventuality n
eventualità
possible event

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ adv
infine alla fine
in the end

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
mai
at any time

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
sempreverde
of plants, that do not shed their leaves

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ adv
eterno immortale imperituro
Lasting or enduring forever

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
ogni
all of a countable group

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
non tutti i mali vengono per nuocere
in every bad situation there is an element of good

every man for himself phraseologicalUnit
il primo prossimo è sé medesimo ognun per sé
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every so often adv
di tanto in tanto ogni tanto
occasionally

every time adv
ogni volta
at each occasion that

everybody /ˈɛvɹibɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹibədi / /ˈɛvɹibʌdi/ pronoun
ciascuno
all people

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
giornaliero quotidiano
appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions
comune ordinario
commonplace, ordinary

everyday life n
quotidianità
everyday life

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
tutti ciascuno
every person

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
tutto
all the things

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
dappertutto ovunque
at all places

evict v
espellere sfrattare
to expel

eviction n
espulsione sfratto
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] n
prova evidenza
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion

evident /ˈɛ.vɪ.dənt/ adj
evidente
obviously true

evidential /ˌɛ.vɪˈdən.tʃəl/ adj
probatorio
of or providing evidence

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
evidentemente
obviously

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
demoniaco diabolico infernale malefico malevolo maligno
intending to harm
cattivo corrotto malevolo malvagio
morally corrupt

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
male malevolenza malignità
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye n
malocchio
wicked look

evil laugh n
risata diabolica risata malvagia
stereotypical villain's laugh

evildoer n
malfattore
person who performs evil acts

evince /iˈvɪns/ v
dimostrare manifestare
show or demonstrate clearly

evitable /ˈɛvɪtəb(ə)l/ adj
evitabile
possible to avoid

evocation n
evocazione
act of calling out

evocative adj
evocativo
that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood or image; redolent or reminiscent

evocativeness n
evocatività

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
evocare rammemorare rammentare
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
evoluzione
general: a gradual process of development
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time

evolutionarily adv
evolutivamente
from the perspective of evolution

evolutionary biology n
biologia evolutiva biologia dell'evoluzione
sub-field of biology

evolutionary developmental biology n
biologia evolutiva dello sviluppo
branch of biology

evorsion n
evorsione

ew /ɪʊ̯/ interjection
bleah
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joː/ /juː/ n
pecora
female sheep

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ n
brocca caraffa
widemouthed pitcher

ex /ɛks/ n
ics
name of the letter X, x
ex
colloquial: former partner or spouse

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
esacerbare
make worse

exacerbation n
esacerbamento esacerbazione
increase in severity

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
esatto preciso attento
habitually careful
esatto giusto
precisely agreeing
preciso definito
precisely conceived or stated
equivalente
such that kernel equals image

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ v
esigere pretendere
To demand and enforce

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
esattamente
in an exact manner

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
appunto
signifying agreement or recognition

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
esagerare
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggerated /ɪɡˈzæ.dʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
esagerato
that has been described as greater than it actually is

exaggeration n
esagerazione
act of exaggerating

exalt /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ v
esaltare

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
esame
formal test
esame visita
inspection by a doctor

examinee n
esaminando
one who is examined

examiner /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ n
esaminatore
person who investigates someone or something

example /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/ n
esempio
something representative of a group
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule
something serving as a pattern of behaviour
instance as a problem to be solved
parallel or closely similar case
person punished as a warning to others

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
morto privo di vita
lifeless; dead
esanime inanimato
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively

exaptation n
exattamento
use of a biological structure or function for a purpose other than that for which it initially evolved

excavation n
scavo
archaeological excavation
act of excavating, or of making hollow

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
badilante scavatore spalatore sterratore
person
escavatore escavatrice ruspa talpa
vehicle

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
eccedere

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
brillare eccellere primeggiare spiccare superare
intransitive: to be much better than others
superare
transitive: to surpass someone or something

excellent /ˈɛksələnt/ adj
eccellente
of the highest quality

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛlsɪɔː/ n
diamante
3-point type

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
salvo
with the exception of

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ n
eccezione
that which is excepted or taken out from others
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion
computing: an interruption in normal processing

exception that proves the rule n
eccezione che conferma la regola
occurrence of counterexample

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adj
eccezionale
superior due to exception or rarity
forming an exception

exceptionality n
eccezionalità
quality of being exceptional

exceptionally adv
eccezionalmente in via eccezionale
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree

excess /əkˈsɛs/ n
eccedenza
degree by which one thing exceeds another
eccesso
state of surpassing limits

excess /əkˈsɛs/ v
eccessivo
Excessive

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
eccessivo
exceeding the bounds of something

excessively adv
eccessivamente troppo
in excess
eccessivamente
to an excessive degree

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ n
scambio cambio
act of exchanging or trading

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v
cambiare scambiare
To trade or barter

exchange rate n
tasso di cambio
currency rate (finance)

excise tax n
accisa
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods

exciseman n
daziere esattore gabelliere
collector of excise tax

excitation n
eccitazione
the act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
accendere provocare stimolare
to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate
eccitare
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state
eccitare riaccendere stimolare
to stir the emotions of

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
eccitato agitato
being in a state of higher energy
entusiasta
having great enthusiasm

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n
eccitamento fregola orgasmo
state of being excited

exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ adj
emozionante
causing excitement

exciton n
eccitone
bound state of electron and hole

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ v
esclamare
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
esclamazione
loud calling or crying out; outcry
word expressing outcry

exclamation mark /ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑːk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑɹk/ n
punto esclamativo
punctuation “!”

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ n
esclusione
act of excluding or shutting out

exclusive right n
destra esclusiva
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
scomunicare
to officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
scomunica
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting

excoriate /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
escoriare
to wear off the skin of

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
escremento
human and animal solid waste

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ v
espellere
to discharge material

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
atroce lancinante straziante
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌlpətəɹi/ /ɛksˈkʌlpəˌtɒɹi/ adj
giustificativo giustificatorio
tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
escursione gita
brief recreational trip

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
scusa pretesto
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
scusare
allow to leave
giustificarsi scusarsi
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
perdonare scusare
forgive, pardon

excuse me phraseologicalUnit
scusa scusate scusi
request for attention
scusa scusi permesso scusate
request to pass
come prego scusa scusi
request to repeat
scusa scusi scusate
sorry, as apology

execrable /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
esecrabile
of the poorest quality

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
lanciare giustiziare
To start, launch or run software
giustiziare
to kill as punishment

execution /ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
esecuzione
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty
act of executing or the state of being executed

executioner n
boia carnefice
the person who carries out the execution

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ n
dirigente
title of a chief officer or administrator

executive officer n
secondo
second in command of a military unit or ship

exedra n
esedra

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ n
esegesi chiarificazione chiarimento esplicazione spiegazione
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒit/ /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ n
esegeta
person skilled in exegesis

exemplar /ɛɡˈzɛm.plɑɹ/ /ɛɡˈzɛm.plə/ n
campione esemplare
something typical or representative of a class

exemplary /ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
esemplare
of such high quality as to serve as an example

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
esente
free from duty or obligation

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
esercitare
exert for the sake of training

exercise bicycle n
cyclette cicletta
exercise machine

exercise book n
quaderno
booklet for students

exergue n
esergo
space on coin

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
sforzo fatica
the action of exerting

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
esalare
to breathe out

exhaust pipe n
scarico tubo di scappamento
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
esaustivo esauriente
including every possible element

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
esposizione
public showing

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
dimostrare
demonstrate
mostrare
display or show (something) for others to see

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
mostra esposizione
large scale public showing of objects or products

exhibition game n
partitella
practice game

exhibitionism n
esibizionismo
practice of drawing attention to oneself
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public

exhilaration n
eccitazione euforia
the state of being enlivened, cheerful or exhilarated

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ v
esumare
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exiguity /ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/ /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
esiguità sparutezza
quality of being meagre or scanty

exiguous /ɪɡˈzɪɡju.əs/ adj
esiguo
extremely scanty

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
esiliato esule
someone who is banished from one's home or country
esilio
the state of being banished from one's home or country

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
esiliare
to send into exile

exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
esistere
to be

existence /ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/ n
esistenza
state of being, existing, or occurring

existent adj
esistente
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential adj
esistenziale
of, or relating to existence

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
esistenzialismo
philosophical movement

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
esistente
that exists

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
uscita
passage from inside to outside
way out
action of leaving

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
uscire
go out

exit strategy n
strategia di uscita
plan

exocrinology n
esocrinologia
the study of external secretions

exocyclic adj
esociclico
unattached

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ n
esodo
sudden departure

exoenergetic adj
esoenergetico

exoenthalpic adj
esoentalpico
with increase in enthalpy

exogamic adj
esogamico
of or pertaining to exogamy

exogamy n
esogamia
marriage

exomoon n
esoluna luna extrasolare satellite extrasolare
moon of an extrasolar planet

exon n
esone
region of a gene

exonucleasic adj
esonucleasico
of, pertaining to, or produced by an exonuclease

exonym n
esonimo
name used by foreigners

exophthalmos n
esoftalmo
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
esorbitante
exceeding proper limits

exorcise v
esorcizzare
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer

exorcism n
esorcismo
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exorcist n
esorcista
a person who practices exorcism

exoskeletal adj
esoscheletrico
Of, or pertaining to an exoskeleton

exoskeleton n
esoscheletro
hard outer structure

exosphere n
esosfera
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exostosis n
esostosi schinella soprosso spinella
benign bony growth

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
esotico
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign
non-native to the ecosystem

exotoxin n
esotossina
any toxin secreted by a microorganism into surrounding environment

expandable adj
dilatabile espandibile
having the capacity to be expanded

expansibility n
dilatabilità
condition of being expansible

expansion n
espansione
act of expanding

expansive /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ adj
espansivo
(mathematics)

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ adj
espatriato
living outside of one's own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ n
espatriato
person living outside own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ v
espatriare
withdraw from one’s country

expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
aspettarsi
To consider obligatory
To consider reasonably due
aspettarsi pensare
to look for, look forward to, anticipate

expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
attesa
act or state of expecting
aspettativa
prospect of anything good to come, especially of property or rank
aspettativa attese
that which is expected or looked for

expected value n
valore atteso
weighted average of outcomes

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
opportuno
simple, easy, or quick; convenient
conveniente
suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ n
escamotage espediente ripiego
a means for achieving an end

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
spedizione
An important enterprise, implying a change of place

expeditious /ɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs/ adj
rapido tempestivo veloce
Fast, prompt, speedy

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
espellere
to remove from membership
to eject

expend /ɪkˈspɛnd/ v
spendere
to spend money
to consume resources

expenditure /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
spendere
act of expending
spesa
amount expended

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
spesa
a spending or consuming; disbursement; expenditure

expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
caro costoso
having a high price or cost

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
esperienza
activity which one has performed
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge
event(s) of which one is cognizant
the knowledge thus gathered

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
esperire
to observe or undergo

experiential /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪɹiˈɛnʃəl/ adj
esperienziale
of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ n
esperimento
test under controlled conditions

experimental /ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
sperimentale
of or pertaining to an experiment

expert /ˈɛkspət/ /ˈɛkspɚt/ n
esperto
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expertise /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ n
perizia
advice or opinion of an expert
competenza
great skill or knowledge

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
espiare
to atone
to make amends

expiatory adj
espiatorio
of or pertaining to expiation

expiration /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
respiro
That which is expired; matter breathed forth; that which is produced by breathing out
espirazione
act of expiring
respirazione
act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration
cessazione espirazione scadenza
coming to a close; cessation; extinction; termination; end
esalazione
emission of volatile matter; exhalation
cessazione
last emission of breath; death

expiratory adj
espiratore espiratorio
of or pertaining to expiration

expiry date n
data di scadenza
date something expires

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
spiegare chiosare illustrare
report

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
spiegazione
spiegazione esplicazione chiarificazione esegesi
the act or process of explaining

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ adj
espletivo
marked by phrase-fillers
pleonastico riempitivo
serving to fill up

explicable /ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ adj
spiegabile illustrabile motivabile
able to be explained

explicitly adv
esplicitamente
in an explicit manner

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
esplodere
to destroy with an explosion
to explode (intransitive)

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
espletamento impresa prestazione raggiungimento risultato
achievement
gesta gesta eroiche gesto eroico prodezza
heroic or extraordinary deed

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
approfittare avvantaggiarsi
use for one’s advantage

exploitable adj
sfruttabile
able to be exploited

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
esplorazione
act of exploring

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
esplorare
to (seek) experience first hand
to travel somewhere in search of discovery
esplorare vagare
to be enagaged exploring in any of the above senses
esplorare indagare investigare
to examine or investigate something systematically
to examine diagnostically

explorer n
esploratore
person who explores

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
esplosione
violent release of energy

explosive adj
collerico iracondo irascibile
easily driven to anger
esplosivo
with the capability to, or likely to, explode
having the character of an explosion

explosive n
esplosivo
explosive substance

exponential distribution n
distribuzione esponenziale
class of continuous probability distributions

exponentially /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ adv
esponenzialmente
in an exponential manner

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
esportazione
the act of exporting

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
esportare
to sell (goods) to a foreign country
computing: send (data) from one program to another
to cause to spread in another part of the world

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
esporre
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to
to subject photographic film to light

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
esposizione mostra
action of putting something out to public view

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ n
espozione
condition
smascheramento
gardening
assideramento
lack of protection
espozione posa
taking a photograph

exposure meter n
esposimetro
an instrument used in photography

expound /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ v
illustrare spiegare
explain or discuss at length

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ n
espresso
quick mode of transportation

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
esprimere
to convey meaning

express train n
EXP espresso express treno espresso
a train making limited stops

expression /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
espressione
colloquialism or idiom
particular way of phrasing an idea
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value
mathematics: arrangement of symbols
facial appearance
process of translating a gene into a protein

expressionless adj
inespressivo
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ adj
espressivo
effectively conveying feeling

expressively adv
espressivamente
in expressive manner

expressway n
superstrada
US: divided highway

expropriate v
espropriare
to deprive a person of their property

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
espulsione
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled

expunge /ɛks.ˈpʌndʒ/ v
espungere
to erase or strike out

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ adj
delizioso squisito
especially fine

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ adj
improvvisato
carried out with no preparation; impromptu

extemporize v
improvvisare parlare a braccio
to act, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought

extendable /ɛkˈstɛndəbl̩/ adj
estendibile prolungabile
capable of being extended

extensibility n
estensibilità prolungabilità
capability of being extended

extensible adj
estensibile prolungabile
capable of being extended

extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
estensione estemsione proroga
act of extending or the state of being extended

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ adj
vasto
wide

extensively adv
estensivamente
in an extensive manner; having great range; having wide breadth and depth
to a great extent

extent /ɪksˈtɛnt/ n
misura
space, area, volume to which something extends

extenuating circumstance n
attenuante
fact that mitigates a crime

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
sterminare
to kill all of a population

external /ɛksˈtɝnəl/ /ɪksˈtɜːnəl/ adj
esterno
outside of something

exteroceptive adj
esterocettivo

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
estinguere
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

extinguishable adj
estinguibile
able to be extinguished

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
lodare
to praise; to make high

extort v
spillare
to twist outwards
carpire estorcere spillare
to wrest from an unwilling person by undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity

extortion /ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ n
estorsione
the practice of extorting money or other property

extortionist n
taglieggiatore
someone who extorts

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
extra
beyond what is due, usual

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
eccezionalmente straordinariamente
to an extraordinary degree

extra time n
tempo supplementare

extra- prefix
extra-
outside, beyond

extra-Italian adj
extraitaliano

extracellular adj
extracellulare
occurring or found outside of a cell

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
estratto
portion of a document
solution made by drawing out from a substance

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
cavare
to draw out

extractor hood n
cappa da cucina
kitchen device

extradotal adj
extradotale parafernale
wife's property

extragalactic adj
extragalattico estragalattico
originating outside of a galaxy

extrajudicial adj
extragiudiziale extragiuridico
carried out without legal authority

extramarital adj
extraconiugale
taking place outside marriage

extranational adj
extranazionale

extraneity n
estraneità
something extraneous
state of being extraneous

extraordinarily adv
straordinariamente
in an extraordinary manner

extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ adj
straordinario eccezionale fantastico fuori dal comune impareggiabile ineguagliabile
not ordinary

extrapancreatic adj
extrapancreatico
originating outside of the pancreas

extrapolate /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ v
estrapolare
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range
to infer by extending known information

extrapolation n
estrapolazione
calculation of an estimate
inference

extrasectorial adj
extrasettore
pertaining to a different sector

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
extrasensoriale
of or relating to extrasensory perception

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
ESP percezione extrasensoriale sesto senso
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels

extrasystolia n
extrasistolia
altered rhythm

extrasystolic adj
extrasistolico
relating to extrasystole

extratemporal adj
extratemporale
happening outside of time

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ adj
extraterrestre
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterritoriality /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ɾi/ /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
extraterritorialità
immunity from the local laws of a certain area

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
stravagante estravagante
exceeding the bounds of something

extravascular adj
extravascolare
situated or happening outside of the blood vessels

extravehicular adj
extraveicolare

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
profondo estremo
drastic, or of great severity
estremo
in the greatest or highest degree; intense
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost
excessive, or far beyond the norm

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ n
estremo
each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale
greatest or utmost point, degree or condition

extreme sport n
sport estremo
sport

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
estremamente
to an extreme degree

extremism n
estremismo
extreme ideas or actions

extremity /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
estremità
furthest point

extremum n
estremo
mathematics

extrinsic /ɛks.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
estrinseco

extrorse adj
estrorso
dehiscing outwards

extroversion n
estroversione
concern with or an orientation toward others

extroverted /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ adj
estroverso
psychology: of or related to an extrovert

extrusion n
estrusione
manufacturing process

extrusive adj
estrusivo
jutting out or extruding

exuberance /ɛksˈjuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ n
esuberanza entusiasmo vitalità
The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness

exude /ɪɡˈzud/ v
trasudare
to discharge through pores

exult /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ v
esultare
rejoice

eye /aɪ/ n
cruna occhio
hole in needle
occhiello
loop of metal
occhio
organ
of a hurricane
of a potato
ability to notice what others might miss
mark on an animal resembling an eye

eye /aɪ/ v
occhio
adocchiare visionare
to observe carefully or appraisingly

eye contact n
contatto visivo
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye

eye for an eye n
occhio per occhio
compensation for an injury

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
occhio per occhio, dente per dente
compensation for an injury

eye patch n
occlusore
patch worn to cover one eye

eye shadow n
ombretto
makeup around the eyes

eyeball n
bulbo oculare
ball of the eye

eyebath n
occhiera

eyebolt n
occhiolo occhione
bolt with a looped head

eyebright n
euphrasia
any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
sopracciglio
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket

eyedrop n
collirio
eye medicine

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
ciglio ciglia
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
occhiello
A small hole to receive a cord or fastener

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ n
palpebra
(anatomy) a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye

eyes on the ground n
analizzatori osservatori
observer(s) in an area of interest

eyeshade n
paraocchio
shield for the eyes

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
vista
faculty of sight

eyesore n
pugno in un occhio
a displeasing sight

eyewall n
muro dell'occhio
ring of towering thunderstorms of a cyclone

eyewitness n
testimone oculare
person who has seen and can testify about an event

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
fiaba favola
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept

fabliau n
fabliau
short farcical tale

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
struttura tessuto
framework underlying a structure
tessuto
material made of fibers
texture of a cloth
struttura fabbricato
structure, building

fabric softener n
ammorbidente
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
fabbricare produrre
form by art and labor; manufacture
fabbricare
form into a whole by uniting its parts
fabbricare confezionare costruire inventare
invent and form; forge

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adj
favoloso
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical
very good; wonderful
mythical or legendary; incredible

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
favolosamente fantasticamente
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsaːd/ /fəˈsɑːd/ n
facciata
deceptive outward appearance
face of a building

face /feɪs/ n
faccia
facial expression
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron
faccia viso volto
front part of head
faccia viso
public image

face /feɪs/ v
confrontarsi fronteggiare porre mano risolvere sistemare
deal with, confront
fronteggiare
have its front closest to
fronteggiare posizionarsi posizionarsi verso rivolgersi volgersi
position oneself/itself towards

face powder n
cipria
cosmetic

face the music v
far fronte alla tempesta
to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

face value n
valore facciale valore nominale
the stated value or amount

faceless adj
anonimo
having no face

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
lifting facciale
plastic surgery to the face

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ n
facepalm mano sul volto
bring the palm of the hand to the face

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
portare il palmo della mano al volto
bring the palm of the hand to the face

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ n
sfaccettatura
faccetta
flat surface cut into a gem
aspetto sfaccettatura
one among many similar yet distinct things

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ v
sfaccettare
to cut a facet

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
faceto
pleasantly humorous, jocular
flippant

facial /ˈfeɪʃəl/ adj
facciale
of the face

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
agevolare facilitare
to make easy or easier

facilitator n
mediatore
person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
facilità
dexterity, skill

fact /fækt/ n
fatto
an honest observation
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
information about a particular subject
something which has become real
dato di fatto fatto
something actual

fact-finding adj
conoscitivo
designed to determine factual information

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ n
fatticità
quality or state of being a fact
state of being in the world without any knowable reason for such existence, or of being in a particular state of affairs which one has no control over

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ n
fattore
influence
mathematical sense
integral part
doer, maker

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ v
fattorizzare
to find all factors of a number

factorable adj
fattorizzabile
capable of being factored

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
fattoriale
mathematical operation or its result

factorize v
fattorizzare
create a list of factors
divide an expression into listing items

factory /ˈfæktəɹi/ n
fabbrica manifattura impianto stabilimento
manufacturing place

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
factotum
person having many responsibilities
general servant

factual /ˈfak(t)ʃʊəl/ /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ /ˈfɛk(t)ʃʉɘl/ adj
concreto effettiva effettivo fattuale reale
of facts

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
facoltà
division of a university

fad /fæd/ n
moda andazzo tendenza
phenomenon

fade /feɪd/ n
assolvenza
cinematographic effect

fade /feɪd/ v
sbiadire
to grow weak, lose strength

fag /fæɡ/ n
cicca
cigarette
frocio finocchio ricchione rottinculo
homosexual man

fag hag n
frociarola
woman who likes gay men

faggot /ˈfæ.ɡət/ n
fascio
bundle of sticks

faience n
faenza
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
ignorare mancare negligere omettere tralasciare
be negligent
fallire bocciare
be unsuccessful
fallire andare in bancarotta fare bancarotta
cease to operate
fallire cannare fare cilecca mancare l'obiettivo toppare
not achieve a stated goal

failure /ˈfeɪljɚ/ n
fallimento insuccesso avaria fiasco
state or condition opposite of success

faint /feɪ̯nt/ adj
debole incerto indistinto tenue
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible
debole
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness
performed in a weak or feeble manner
pavido timoroso
wanting in courage

faint /feɪ̯nt/ n
svenimento
the act of fainting

faint /feɪ̯nt/ v
svenire
to lose consciousness

fainting /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ n
svenimento
an act of collapsing to a state of temporary unconsciousness

faintly /ˈfeɪntli/ adv
debolmente esilmente fievolmente fiocamente pallidamente tenuemente
in a faint manner; very quietly or lightly

faintness n
malore stordimento stornimento svenevolezza
property of being faint

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ adj
discreta discreto
adequate, reasonable, decent
giusto equo equa giusta
just, equitable
biondo chiaro
light in color or pale
bello bella
pretty or attractive
virtuoso
unblemished and innocent

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ n
mercato fiera
market
fiera
professional event, trade fair
celebration

fair enough interjection
d'accordo e sia vabbè
very well

fair sex n
gentil sesso sesso debole
women

fair's fair phraseologicalUnit
ciò che è giusto è giusto
fair is fair

fair-weather friend /ˈfɛəˌwɛðə ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˈfɛɚˌwɛðɚ ˈfɹɛnd/ n
amico di comdo amico per convenienza
one who is friendly, etc., only when it is advantageous or convenient

fairing n
carenatura
aircraft fairing

fairlead n
passacavo
device to guide a line

fairness n
bellezza
property of being beautiful
equità imparzialità
property of being just, equitable

fairy /ˈfɛəɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹɪ/ n
checca finocchio
(derogatory slang) effeminate male homosexual
fata foletta foletto folletta folletto
mythical being

fairy godmother n
fata madrina
benevolent magical female
benefattore benefattrice madrina
generous benefactor

fairy tale n
favola fiaba fola
folktale

fairy-tale adj
fiabesco
of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale

fait accompli /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/ n
fatto compiuto
established fact

faith /feɪθ/ n
fede
feeling that something is true
religious belief system

faith will move mountains proverb
la fede sposta le montagne
proverb

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
fedele
having faith
fedele ligio
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause
affidabile
reliable; worthy of trust

fake /feɪk/ adj
falso fasullo finto
not real

fake /feɪk/ n
imitazione
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently
duglia
winding

fake /feɪk/ v
dugliare
wind

fakir /fəˈkiɹ/ n
fachiro
ascetic mendicant

falafel /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ n
falafel felafel
single falafel ball
Middle Eastern food

falchion /ˈfɑltʃən/ /ˈfɔltʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
falcione
sword

falciform /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ adj
falciforme
sickle-shaped

falcon /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
falco falcone
bird of the genus Falco

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ n
falconiere
a person who breeds or trains hawks
one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks

falconet /ˈfæl.kə.nɛt/ n
falchetto
any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia
small or young falcon

falconry n
falconeria
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey

faldstool n
faldistorio
portable, folding chair used by a bishop

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
caduta
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
cadere divenire diventare
become or change into
cadere
die
collapse; be overthrown or defeated
cadere cascare
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity

fall apart v
cadere a pezzi
intransitive: break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state

fall asleep v
dormire
euphemism for "to die"
addormentarsi cadere addormentato
to pass into sleep

fall by the wayside /ˈfɔl baɪ ðə ˈweɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈfɔːl baɪ ðə ˈweɪsaɪd/ v
arenarsi cadere nel dimenticatoio fallire
to fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect

fall for v
cascarci
To be fooled by; to walk into a trap or respond to a scam or trick

fall ill v
ammalarsi
become ill

fall in love v
innamorarsi
to come to have feelings of love
to come to have feelings of love towards each other
to come to have feelings of intense liking

fall on deaf ears v
essere ignorato non trovare ascolto
of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored

fall out of love v
disamare disamorarsi
cease to be in love

fall through v
andare a monte

fallacy /ˈfæləsi/ n
fallacia
false argument

fallback /ˈfɔːl.bæk/ n
ripiego
a backup plan

fallen angel n
angelo caduto
angel who was exiled from heaven

fallible adj
fallibile
capable of making mistakes or being wrong

falling /ˈfɑlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔlɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ adj
cadente calante
that falls

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
pioggia
event of airborne particles falling to the ground
ripercussioni
negative side effect

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
maggese
ground left unseeded for a year

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ v
maggesare
plough land without sowing seeds

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
daino
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal

false /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ adj
finto posticcio
spurious, artificial
falso
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result
falso bugiardo errato
untrue, not factual, wrong

false alarm n
falso allarme
warning sound that turns out to be erroneous

false friend /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
falso amico
type of word

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
menzogna
false statement
falsità menzogna
state of being false
menzognero
trait of a person

falsely adv
falsamente
in a false manner

falsetto /fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ /fɔːlˈsɛt.əʊ/ n
falsetto
"false" (singing) voice in any human

falsifiability n
falsificabilità
quality of being falsifiable

falsifiable adj
falsificabile
able to be proven false

falter /ˈfɒltə/ v
inciampare
To stumble

fame /feɪm/ n
fama
state of being famous

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
familiare
of or pertaining to a human family

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
familiare
intimate or friendly
known to one

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
famiglio spirito famigliare
attendant spirit

familiarity breeds contempt proverb
confidenza toglie riverenza
if you know someone very well, you stop respecting them

familiarization n
familiarizzazione
process of familiarizing

familiarize v
familiarizzare
make or become familiar with something or someone

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
famiglia
immediate family, e.g. parents and their children
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language
music: a group of instrument having the same basic method of tone production

family tree n
albero genealogico
family tree

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
carestia
extreme shortage of food in a region
a period of extreme shortage of food in a region

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
famoso famosa
well known

famous for being famous adj
famoso per essere famoso
having attained celebrity status for no particularly identifiable reason

fan /fæn/ [feən] n
ventilatore
electrical device
ventaglio
hand-held device
tifoso tifo
admirer

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ n
fan fiction
fiction made by fans

fan out v
sventagliare
to spread out in the shape of a fan

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ adj
fanatico maniaco patito seguace
fanatical

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
fanatico fanatica maniaca maniaco patita patito
one who is zealously enthusiastic

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
fanatico
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm

fanaticism n
fanatismo
characteristic or practice of being a fanatic

fanaticize v
fanatizzare
make into a fanatic

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ n
capriccio fantasia ghiribizzo
A whim
amante fanatico mania maniaco
Any sport or hobby pursued by a group
impuntatura sbandata
Love or amorous attachment
fedele maniaco
The enthusiasts of such a pursuit
fantasia immaginazione
The imagination; the image-making power of the mind

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ v
agognare anelare bramare desiderare sognare
To be sexually attracted to
desiderare immaginare piacere volere
To imagine

fang /fæŋ/ n
dente dente canino zanna
canine tooth

fantasia /fænˈteɪzɪə/ /fænˈteɪʒə/ n
fantasia
form of composition

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantastico fantastica
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good

fantastically adv
fantasticamente
in a fantastic manner
to a fantastic extent

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ n
fantasia
imagining
fantasy
literary genre

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
lontano
remote in space

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
lontano distante
distant in space, time, or degree

far point n
punto remoto
eye can focus

far-fetched adj
inverosimile stiracchiato strambo strano
not likely

far-flung adj
remoto
distant
esteso
widespread

faraway adj
fuori mano lontana lontano remota remoto
distant

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
farsa
style of humor

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ n
prezzo tariffa
cibo vitto
food and drink
tariffa
money paid for a transport ticket
passeggero
paying passenger

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ v
cenare mangiare
to eat, dine
viaggiare
to travel

fare dodger n
portoghese
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ n
addio
a wish of happiness at parting
an act of departure

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
fattoria podere
a place where agricultural activities take place

farmer /fɑɹmɚ/ /fɑːmə/ n
agricoltore contadino fattore agricoltrice contadina fattoressa
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmhand n
garzone di fattoria
farm worker

farmhouse /ˈfɑːmhaus/ n
casa colonica casale casolare
farmer's residence

farmstead n
azienda agricola fattoria podere tenuta
farm including its buildings
cascina
main building of a farm

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/ n
maniscalco fabbro ferraio magnano maniscalca
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farriery n
mascalcia
work
bottega del maniscalco
workshop

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ v
figliare
give birth to (a litter of piglets)

farsighted adj
presbite
unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects

farsightedness n
ipermetropia
condition of being unable to focus on near objects
lungimiranza
quality of being considerate about what might happen in the future

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
peto scoreggia flato loffa vescia
an emission of flatulent gases

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
scoreggiare peto
to emit flatulent gases

farter n
scoreggiona scoreggione
one who farts

fasces n
fascio fascio littorio
bundle

fasciated antshrike n
averla formichiera lineata
Cymbilaimus lineatus

fascicule n
fascicolo
an installment of a printed work, a fascicle

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
fascismo
extreme totalitarian political regime
system of strong autocracy or oligarchy

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
fascista
of or relating to fascism
supporting the principles of fascism

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
fascista
proponent of fascism

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
moda voga
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons
moda
popular trends

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
avanti
ahead of the correct time or schedule
rapido veloce rapida
capable of moving with great speed
fisso
firmly or securely fixed in place
resistente
of a dye: not running or fading
profondo
of sleep: deep or sound

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
anticipo
ahead of the correct time or schedule
saldamente
in a firm or secure manner
profondamente
of sleeping: deeply or soundly
velocemente rapidamente
with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
digiunare
to abstain from food

fast food n
fast food cibo servito rapidamente
type of meal that is often pre-prepared and served quickly

faster /ˈfæstɚ/ /ˈfɑːstə/ n
digiunatore digiunatrice
one who fasts

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
pignolo meticoloso
excessively particular
meticoloso precisino
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness

fasting n
digiuno
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food

fat /fæt/ adj
grasso obeso palla di lardo
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body
grosso gonfio
thick

fat /fæt/ n
grasso
specialized animal tissue
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat
ramo secco
that part of an organization deemed wasteful

fat /fæt/ v
ingrassare
to make fat; to fatten

fat cat n
profittatore sfruttatore
affluent person who is perceived to have profited from the labour of others
pesce grosso
rich person who contributes to a political campaign

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
culone
an overweight or obese person

fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
fatale
proceeding from fate
causing death
foreboding death

fatalism n
fatalismo
doctrine that all events are subject to fate

fatalist n
fatalista
fatalist, person who believes in fatalism

fatalistic adj
fatalistico
of or pertaining to fatalism

fate /feɪt/ n
destino fato
inevitable events
destino fato sorte
that which predetermines events
destiny

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
fatidico
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfæ.ðəɹ/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
padre babbo papà
male parent

father-in-law n
suocero
one's spouse's father

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ n
paternità
being a father

fatherland n
patria paese suolo natio
country of one's ancestry

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ n
braccio
unit of length

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ v
capire comprendere
(transitive, figuratively) to manage to comprehend

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
fatica logorio usura
material failure due to cyclic loading
corvé
menial task, especially in military
stanchezza affaticamento fatica
weariness

fatphobia n
grassofobia
fear or dislike towards fat people

fatso /ˈfætsoʊ/ n
ciccione
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ v
ingrassare
to become fatter
to cause to be fatter

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ adj
grasso
containing fat
like fat, greasy

fatty liver n
fegato grasso steatosi epatica
fatty liver

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/ adj
fatuo
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness

fatuousness n
fatuità

fatwa /ˈfatwɑː/ /ˈfætwɑ/ n
fatwa
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ n
colpa biasimo
blame; responsibility for a mistake
colpa imperfezione
defect
faglia crepa fessura frattura
geology fracture in rock
sbaglio
minor offense
colpa
mistake or error

faultiness n
imperfezione
quality of being faulty

faultless adj
infallibile
without fault

faulty /ˈfɔːlti/ adj
difettoso imperfetto scorretto
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ n
fauna
animals considered as a group

fauvism n
fauvismo
artistic movement

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ n
passo falso
social blunder

fava bean n
fava
Vicia faba

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
favore
deed in which help is voluntarily provided

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
favorevole
auspicious
opportune
pleasing
useful

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
favorito preferito amato
preferred

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
favorito
contestant or competitor thought most likely to win
person who enjoys special regard or favour

favouritism n
favoritismo
unfair favouring

fawn /fɔːn/ adj
fulvo
pertaining to the colour

fawn /fɔːn/ n
fulvo chiaro marrone chiaro
colour
cerbiatto
young deer

fawn /fɔːn/ v
dimostrare affetto fare le feste
to exhibit affection
adulare essere servile leccare
to seek favour by flattery
scodinzolare
to wag tail

fax /fæks/ n
fax telefax
document transmitted by telephone

fayalite n
fayalite
iron-rich olivine mineral

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ n
paura
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
paura timore
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ v
temere aver paura di
feel fear about (something)

fearful /ˈfɪəfəl/ adj
impaurito pavido spaventato
frightened, filled with terror

feasibility n
fattibilità eseguibilità effettuabilità attuabilità futuribilità riuscibilità
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/ adj
fattibile attuabile effettuabile eseguibile futuribile realizzabile
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
festa
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary
banchetto festa
large, often ceremonial meal

feat /fiːt/ n
ardimento bravura exploit gesta impresa prodezza
an accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
piuma penna
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds
barbetta
long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse

feather duster n
piumino
implement used to remove surface dust

feathered adj
pennuto
covered with feathers

feathery /ˈfɛ.ðəɹ.i/ adj
piumoso
covered with feathers
resembling feathers

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ n
caratteristica qualità
caratteristica
important or main item
connotati fattezze lineamenti tratti somatici
one of the physical constituents of the face

featured adj
caratterizzato definito delineato ritoccato
displayed with special treatment
dai lineamenti grossolani dai lineamenti marcati
having features of a particular kind

fecal matter n
escrementi feci
feces

feceate v
defecare
to discharge feces from the digestive tract

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
feci

fecundability n
fecondabilita

fed up adj
essere stufo
frustrated

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ adj
federale
pertaining to the national government level
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
federazione
array of nations or states

fee /fiː/ n
tassa emolumento onorario quota retta tariffa
monetary payment charged for professional services

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
debole
deficient in physical strength
fiacco fievole flebile
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
feed
encapsulated online content that you can subscribe to with a feed reader

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
cibarsi nutrirsi
to eat
nutrire alimentare fare mangiare
to give food to eat
alimentare cibare
to give to a machine for processing

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
riscontro risposta valutazione
critical assessment of process or activity
ritorno
howling noise
retroazione
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself

feeding bottle n
biberon
feeding bottle

feel /fiːl/ v
sentire sentirsi
sentire
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
transitive: to sense by touch

feel like v
avere voglia di
have a desire for something, or to do something

feel the pinch v
essere con l'acqua alla gola
to suffer a hardship

feeler gauge n
spessimetro
set of thin strips for measuring

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
sentimento emozione
emotion
emozioni sensazioni
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
ferire i sentimenti urtare la suscettibiltà
in plural: emotional state or well-being
intuito tatto
intuition
sensazione senso
sensation

feet on the ground n
stare con i piedi per terra
translations for "have one's feet on the ground""

feign /feɪn/ v
bluffare dissimulare mascherare nascondere
to dissemble
immaginarsi inventarsi
to give a mental existence to something
fingere simulare
to make a false show

feijoa /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ n
feijoa
shrub

feint /feɪ̯nt/ n
finta
a movement made to confuse the opponent

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
combattivo
belligerent
tenace tosto
tenacious

feldspar n
feldspato
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals

felicitations interjection
felicitazioni!
congratulations!

felicity /fəˈlɪsɪti/ n
felicità
apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ adj
felino gattesco
catlike
felino
of or pertaining to cats

fell /fɛl/ v
abbattere
to make something fall

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
fellatio fellazione
oral stimulation of penis

fellow /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
collega partner socio
a colleague or partner
camerata compagno amico
a companion; a comrade

fellow traveller n
compagno di viaggio
one who sympathizes without belonging

fellowship /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ n
fratellanza
A feeling of friendship
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
criminale
a person convicted of a crime

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
delitto
A serious criminal offense

felt /fɛlt/ n
feltro
cloth made of matted fibres of wool

felt-tip pen n
pennarello
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
femminile
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
femmina
one of the feminine sex or gender

female ejaculation n
eiaculazione femminile
forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
femminicidio femmicidio
killing of women

feminationalism n
feminazionalismo

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
femminile
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
of the female sex
having the qualities associated with women
belonging to females

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
femminile
(grammar)

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ n
femminilità
femininity

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
femminismo
the social theory or political movement

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
femminista
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women
member of a feminist political movement

feminization /ˌfemɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
femminilizzazione
act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized
development of female sex characteristics

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
femminilizzare
to make (more) feminine

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
donna fatale femme fatale
seductive and dangerous woman

femonationalism n
femonazionalismo

femoral adj
femorale
of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh

femtometric adj
femtometrico

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ n
femore

fence /fɛns/ n
recinto barriera cinta palizzata riparo siepe
barrier
ricettatore
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods

fence sitter n
attendista
one maintaining neutral position

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
schermidore
a participant in the sport of fencing

fencing n
scherma
sport

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
parabordo
nautical term
parafango
panel of a car

fennec /ˈfɛnɨk/ n
fennec
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
finocchio
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fentanyl /ˈfɛntənɪl/ n
fentanile
painkiller

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
trigonella
spice

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ adj
selvaggio
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild

ferine /ˈfɪəɹaɪn/ adj
ferino
Wild and menacing

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
fermata
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ v
fermentare
to react using fermentation
to cause unrest

fermentation n
fermentazione
anaerobic biochemical reaction

fermentation lock n
gorgogliatore
device that allows carbon dioxide to escape from a fermenter

fermentative adj
fermentativo
of, pertaining to, causing, or undergoing fermentation

fermentor n
fermentatore
The vessel in which fermentation takes place

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
fermione
particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermio
chemical element

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
felce
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
feroce abominevole efferato odioso
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
furetto
the mammal Mustela putorius furo

ferriferous adj
ferrifero
containing iron

ferroconcrete n
cemento armato
building material

ferroelectric adj
ferroelettrico
physical effect

ferroelectricity n
ferroelettricità
electric polarization

ferromagnetic adj
ferromagnetico
easily magnetized

ferromagnetism n
ferromagnetismo
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets

ferrotype n
ferrotipia
photographic process

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
ferroso ferreo ferrico
of or containing iron

ferruginous duck n
moretta tabaccata moretta tabacca
Aythya nyroca

ferruginous hawk n
poiana codarossa africana
Buteo regalis

ferrule /ˈfɛɹ(ə)l/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ n
ghiera
band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting

ferruled /ˈfɛɹ(ə)ld/ /ˈfɛɹəld/ adj
ghierato
having a ferrule

ferry /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
traghetto
boat

ferryl adj
ferrile

ferryman n
traghettatore
man who operates a ferry

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
fertile
(of land etc) capable of growing abundant crops
(biology) capable of reproducing
(of an imagination etc) productive or prolific

fertility /fɚːˈtɪləti/ n
fertilità

fertilization n
fecondazione
act of fecundating
fertilizzazione
act of rendering fertile

fertilize v
fertilizzare
to make fertile by adding nutrients

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
fertilizzante
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants

fescennine /ˈfɛsənʌɪn/ adj
fescennino licenzioso
obscene or scurrilous

fess /fɛs/ n
fascia
band

fester /ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛstɚ/ v
infettarsi
become septic or rotten

festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ n
festival mostra rassegna
event or community gathering

festive /ˈfɛstɪv/ adj
festivo festiva
having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
festone
architecture: bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling a festoon
ghirlanda
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ v
inghirlandare
to hang ornaments which hang loosely from two tacked spots

fetal /ˈfitl/ adj
fetale
pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v
raccattare
To bring to accomplishment; to achieve
racimolare valere
To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for
recuperare rintracciare ripescare riportare ritrovare
To retrieve; to bear towards; to get

fetish /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
feticcio
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers

fetishism n
feticismo
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body

fetlock n
nodello
joint of the horse's leg

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
ostacoli
anything that restricts or restrains in any way
ceppi ferri
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
ostacolare
to restrain or impede
incatenare
to shackle or bind up with fetters

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
feto
fetus

feud /fjuːd/ n
faida
A state of long-standing mutual hostility
feudo
estate granted to a vassal

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
febbre
higher than normal body temperature
usually in combination: any of various diseases

feverfew n
partenio
Tanacetum parthenium

feverishness n
febbrilità
quality of being feverish

few /fju/ /fjuː/ determiner
poco
indefinite, usually small number
pochi
small number

few sandwiches short of a picnic phraseologicalUnit
essere fuori di testa
Not sane

fewer /ˈfjuːɚ/ determiner
meno
comparative of few; a smaller number

fey /feɪ/ adj
incantato
spellbound
magico
magical or fairylike

fiancé /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
fidanzato
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
fidanzata
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/ n
fiasco
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fib /fɪb/ n
baggianata bufala bugia fandonia fola frottola
a more or less inconsequential lie

fib /fɪb/ v
mentire
to tell a more or less inconsequential lie

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
fibra
single elongated piece of material
material in the form of fibres
muscle fiber
mathematics: preimage of a given point in the range of a map
moral strength and reserve

fibrillation n
fibrillazione
contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart

fibrinogen n
fibrinogeno
protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots

fibrinolysis n
fibrinolisi
process wherein a fibrin clot, the product of coagulation, is broken down

fibrinolytic adj
fibrinolitico
of, pertaining to, or producing fibrinolysis

fibroin n
fibroina
protein

fibroma n
fibroma
benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue

fibromyalgia n
fibromialgia
condition characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints

fibrosis /faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ n
fibrosi
formation of connective tissue

fibrotic adj
fibrotico
pertaining to fibrosis

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ adj
fibroso
of or pertaining to fibre

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
volubile capriccioso incostante mutevole
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ n
finzione
literary type

fictional adj
finto fittizio immaginario inventato
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
fittizio
invented

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ n
marchingegno stratagemma trucco
adjustment
frode trucco truffa
fraud
violino viola
instrument
parapetto
nautical: rail or batten

fideism /ˈfideɪɪzəm/ n
fideismo
doctrine

fideist n
fideista
subscriber to fideism

fidelity /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
fedeltà
faithfulness to one's duties

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ adj
fiduciale
related to trusts and trustees

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ n
mandatario
trustee

fie /faɪ/ interjection
vergogna
expression of disgust

fief /fiːf/ n
feudo
estate

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
feudo
estate controlled by a feudal lord

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
campo ambito
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
campo
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
physics: region affected by a particular force
heraldry: background of the shield
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value
sports: area reserved for playing a game
in mathematics
place where a battle is fought
geology: region containing a particular mineral

field hockey n
hockey su prato
form of hockey

field hospital n
ospedale da campo
medical unit

field maple n
loppio
Acer campestre

field marshal n
feldmaresciallo maresciallo di campo
highest military rank after the commander in chief

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ n
campo di visibilità
area that a person, etc., can see without turning the head

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ n
cesena
Turdus pilaris

fiend /fiːnd/ n
demonio
demon
very evil person

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
diabolico demoniaco
sinister, evil

fiendishly /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ adv
diabolicamente
in a fiendish manner

fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
feroce
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage
risoluto
resolute or strenuously active

fiercely /fɪəsli/ /fɪɹsli/ adv
accanitamente ferocemente perfidamente tenacemente trucemente
in a fierce manner

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ adj
bruciante incandescente
burning or glowing
infocato
having the colour of fire
infiammabile
inflammable or easily ignited
ardente
of, or relating to fire
focoso
tempestuous or emotionally volatile

fife n
piffero fiffaro
small shrill pipe

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
quindici
cardinal number

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
quindicesimo quindicesima
ordinal form of number fifteen

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ n
quindicesimo
one of fifteen equal parts
quindicesima quindicesimo
person or thing in the fifteenth position

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
quinto
Ordinal form of the number 5

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
quinto
one of five equal parts of a whole
quinta quinto
person or thing in the fifth position

fifth wheel n
ultima ruota del carro
anything superfluous or unnecessary

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
cinquantesimo
the ordinal form of the number fifty

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ n
cinquantesimo
one of fifty equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the fiftieth position

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
cinquanta
cardinal number

fifty-eight numeral
cinquantotto
cardinal number

fifty-eighth adj
cinquantottesimo
ordinal number

fifty-fifth adj
cinquantacinquesimo
ordinal number

fifty-first adj
cinquantunesimo
ordinal number

fifty-five numeral
cinquantacinque
cardinal number

fifty-four numeral
cinquantaquattro
cardinal number

fifty-fourth adj
cinquantaquattresimo
ordinal number

fifty-nine numeral
cinquantanove
cardinal number

fifty-ninth adj
cinquantanovesimo
ordinal number

fifty-one numeral
cinquantuno
cardinal number

fifty-second adj
cinquantaduesimo
ordinal number

fifty-seven numeral
cinquantasette
cardinal number

fifty-seventh adj
cinquantasettesimo
ordinal number

fifty-six numeral
cinquantasei
cardinal number

fifty-sixth adj
cinquantaseiesimo
ordinal number

fifty-third adj
cinquantatreesimo
ordinal number

fifty-three numeral
cinquantatré
cardinal number

fifty-two numeral
cinquantadue
cardinal number

fig /fɪɡ/ n
fico
fruit
tree or shrub

fig leaf n
foglia di fico
anything intended to conceal something undesirable
leaf covering genitals in a work of art
leaf of the fig plant

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
battaglia combattimento
battle
combattimento incontro
martial arts match
lotta incontro
occasion of fighting
rissa
physical confrontation

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
lottare azzuffarsi battersi
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict
combattere lottare
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against
lottare
to counteract
combattere
to strive for

fight dirty v
combattere sporco
to use the worst ways

fight fire with fire v
combattere ad armi pari combattere alla pari
idiomatic

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ n
caccia
aircraft type
combattente lottatore
person who fights
guerriero
warrior

fighter plane n
aereo da caccia
military aircraft

fighter-bomber n
cacciabombardiere
military aircraft

fighting fish n
pesce combattente
Betta splendens

figurative /ˈfɪɡjʊɹətɪv/ adj
figurativo
metaphorical; not literal

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
personaggio
a person, representing a certain consciousness
figura
drawing
forma fisica
human figure; shape of human body
cifra
numeral
figura forma
shape

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ v
calcolare risolvere
to calculate, to solve a mathematical problem

figure of merit n
figura di merito
a numerical value considered useful in comparing the quality of things

figure of speech n
figura retorica
word or phrase

figure out v
scoprire rendersi conto
come to understand

figure skating n
pattinaggio di figura
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates

figured bass /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/ n
basso cifrato basso numerato
musical notation

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ n
polena
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
fantoccio prestanome uomo di paglia
someone in a nominal position of leadership

figurine /fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ /fɪɡəˈɹin/ n
statuetta
a small carved or molded figure

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ n
filamento
fine thread or wire
wire in an incandescent light bulb

filaria n
filaria
worm

filarial /fɪˈlɛːɹɪəl/ adj
filariale
of or pertaining to filaria

file /faɪl/ n
archivio cartella
collection of papers
file archivio
computer terminology
colonna
chess: vertical line of squares
fila file
column of people
lima limetta
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ v
archiviare
to archive
to commit papers
depositare intentare presentare
to make a formal request
limare
to smooth with a file

file extension n
estensione di nome di schedario
string of characters

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ n
filibustiere
freebooter

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ n
filigrana
a delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire
a design resembling such intricate ornamentation

filing /faɪ.lɪŋ/ n
limatura polvere
particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving

filing cabinet n
casellario classificatore
piece of office furniture

fill /fɪl/ v
empire riempire
riempire imbottire
add contents to, so it is full
riempire occupare completamente occupare interamente occupare pienamente
occupy fully, take up all of

fill in v
rimpiazzare
to substitute for somebody or something

fill out /fɪl aʊt/ v
compilare riempire
to complete a form
ingrassare riempirsi
to have one's physique expand

fill up v
riempirsi
to become full
riempire
to make full

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ n
filetto
strip of deboned meat or fish

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ v
disossare
to make into fillets

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] n
ripieno
contents of a pie, etc.
impiombatura otturazione
in dentistry

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
schioccare schioccare le dita schiocco scrocchio
action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ v
schioccare
to strike or project with a fillip

filly /ˈfɪli/ n
puledra
young female horse

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ n
film pellicola
photographic film
pellicola film
thin layer

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ v
filmare girare
to record a motion picture

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
riprese videoripresa
the action of the verb "to film"

filmography n
filmografia
filmography

filopodium n
filopode
a slender cytoplasmic projection which extends from the leading edge of a migrating cell

filoselle n
filaticcio
a soft silk embroidery thread

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filtro
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrare
to sort, sift, or isolate
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter

filter feeder n
filtratore
animal

filter lane n
corsia canalizzazione traffico corsia di svolta svolta continua
lane of traffic

filter paper n
carta da filtro
porous paper used for filtration

filter tube n
tubetto con filtro
empty cigarette tube with filter

filterable adj
filtrabile
able to be separated by filtration

filth /fɪlθ/ n
sporco sporca sporche sporchi
dirt

filthily adv
immondamente laidamente lerciamente lordamente luridamente sordidamente
in a filthy manner

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
sudicio lercio
covered with filth; very dirty
immorale indecente laido osceno sconcio
obscene or offensive

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ n
filtrato
liquid or solution that has passed through a filter

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
filtraggio
filtering

fin /fɪn/ n
impennaggio
aircraft component
of a bomb
pinna
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal
appendage of a fish
device used by divers

finagle /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/ v
fregare
(transitive) to obtain or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods
sottrarre
(transitive, intransitive) to cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods (often with "out of")

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ adj
ultimo
last; ultimate

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ n
finale

final clause n
proposizione finale
type of dependent clause

finale /fɨˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
finale
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalism n
finalismo
teleology

finalize /ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/ v
finire
to make final or firm; to finish or complete

finally /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ adv
finalmente
ultimately

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ n
finanza
management of money and other assets
science of management of money and other assets
finanze
monetary resources

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ v
finanziare
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
finanziario
related to finances

financial crisis n
crisi finanziaria
period of economic slowdown

financial market n
mercato finanziario
market where financial securities and commodities are bought and sold

finch /fɪntʃ/ n
fringuello canarino cardellino
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
scoperta chicca
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
trovare scoprire reperire rinvenire scovare
encounter, locate, discover
trovare evidenziare puntualizzare sottolineare
point out

find out v
scoprire
to discover

finders, keepers proverb
chi lo trova se lo tiene chi lo perde lo rimpiange ogni lasciata è persa
whoever finds something is allowed to keep it

finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n
riscontro risultato
conclusion on issues of fact
ritrovamento
result of research or an investigation

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
bene
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
fine
made up of particularly small pieces
of superior quality
bella bello
of weather: sunny and not raining

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adv
bene
expression of agreement

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ n
multa ammenda
payment for breaking the law

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ /ˈfiːneɪ/ v
multare
to issue a fine as punishment

fine arts n
belle arti
purely aesthetic arts

fine print n
clausole scritte in piccolo
details printed in small type

fine words butter no parsnips proverb
le belle parole non danno da mangiare
talking about doing something does not get it done

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
dito dita
(anatomy) extremity of the hand
goccio
a fingersbreadth of alcohol
barretta
finger-shaped pieces of food

finger pad n
polpastrello
the fleshy underside of the end of the finger

fingerboard n
tastiera
part of musical instrument

fingering n
gestualità manualità
playing a musical instrument
ditalino
sexual act

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
unghia
covering near the tip of finger

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
impronta digitale
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ n
punta del dito
the end of the finger

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
fine arrivo traguardo finale termine
end
finitura rifinitura
protective coating

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
rifinire
to apply a final treatment to
finire arrivare
to come to an end
finire terminare completare concludere portare a compimento
to complete

finish line n
traguardo linea d'arrivo
line marking end of a race

finish off v
fare fuori rifinire terminare
to finish completely

finishing move n
colpo di grazia
final blow

finishing touch n
rifinitura
final addition, change, or embellishment

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
finito
having an end or limit

finity n
finitezza
state or characteristic of being limited

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ n
abete
conifer of the genus Abies

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] n
fuoco fiamma
alchemy: one of the basic elements
instance of this chemical reaction
incendio rogo falò
damaging occurrence of fire
fornello stufa
heater or stove used in place of real fire
fuoco tiro
in-flight bullets
fuoco incendio
oxidation reaction

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] v
sparare fare fuoco
intransitive: to shoot
transitive: to shoot
licenziare dimettere
to terminate the employment of

fire alarm n
allarme antincendio
device which warns people of a possible fire

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
fuoco a volontà!
military command

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
squadra di pompieri
group within a corporation or industrial site
vigili del fuoco
organization for preventing and putting out fires

fire department n
vigili del fuoco corpo dei vigili del fuoco
fire department

fire drill n
esercitazione antincendio
practice to prepare for evacuation in the event of a fire

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
mezzo antincendio
fire truck

fire escape n
uscita di emergenza uscita di sicurezza
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class
percorso di emergenza
emergency escape route

fire exit n
uscita di sicurezza
Emergency exit in case of fire

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
estintore
device for putting out a fire

fire hose n
manichetta antincendio
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire

fire hydrant n
idrante
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main

fire ship n
brulotto
wooden ship

fire triangle n
triangolo del fuoco

firearm n
arma da fuoco
personal weapon

fireball n
palla di fuoco

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
tizzo tizzone
torch or other burning stick

firecracker n
mortaretto petardo castagnola
a firework

firedamp n
grisou
an inflammable gas found in coal mines

firedog n
alare
horizontal metal support for holding logs

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
pompiere vigile del fuoco
person who puts out fires

firefly n
lucciola
Lampyridae

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ n
pompiere
male skilled in fighting fire

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
camino caminetto
open hearth

firewoman n
pompiera
female firefighter

firewood n
legna legna da ardere
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework n
fuoco artificiale fuoco d'artificio
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fuochi d'artificio
plural of firework

firing pin n
percussore
part of the firing mechanism

firing squad n
plotone d'esecuzione
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ adj
ferreo
fixed (in opinions)

firmament /ˈfɜː(r)məmənt/ n
firmamento
the vault of the heavens; the sky
the field or sphere of an interest

firmness /ˈfɜːmnəs/ /ˈfɝmnəs/ n
fermezza
state of being firm

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adj
primo prima
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adv
prima dapprima
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ n
primo
person or thing in the first position

first aid n
primo soccorso
basic care

first aid kit n
first aid kit
standard collection of first aid supplies

first choice n
prima scelta
best choice

first come, first served proverb
chi prima arriva meglio alloggia
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive

first day cover n
busta primo giorno di emissione
first day cover

first floor n
primo piano
floor above the ground floor
pianterreno pian terreno
floor at the level of the street

first gear n
prima prima marcia
lowest gear of a transmission

first name n
nome nome di battesimo nome proprio
name chosen by parents

first of all adv
innanzitutto anzitutto prima di tutto come prima cosa in primis in primo luogo
before anything else

first person n
prima persona
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement

first quarter n
primo quarto
waxing lunar phase

first things first phraseologicalUnit
andiamo con ordine
let's deal with matters of highest priority first

first-person shooter n
sparatutto in prima persona
game

firstborn adj
primogenito
born as the first one in a family

firstborn n
primogenito
the first child in a family

firsthand adj
di prima mano nuovo recente
direct, without intermediate stages

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
in primo luogo dapprima prima
In the first place

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
fiscale
related to the treasury

fiscalism n
fiscalismo

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ n
pesca
period of time spent fishing
pesce
vertebrate animal
flesh of fish as food
collective plural of fish

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
pescare
intransitive: to try to catch fish

fish farming n
itticoltura piscicoltura
practice of operating fish farms

fish fork n
forchetta da pesce
fork for fish

fish kettle n
pesciera

fish out of water n
essere un pesce fuor d'acqua
a person in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings

fish sauce n
salsa di pesce
condiment composed of fermented fish

fish slice n
paletta
kitchen utensil used to turn foodstuffs in a frying pan

fish-knife n
coltello da pesce
table knife for eating fish

fishbone n
lisca di pesce
bone of a fish

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
pescatore
person who fishes

fisherman n
pescatore pescatrice
person catching fish

fisheye lens n
fish-eye fisheye
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
amo
barbed hook for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
pesca
act or sport of catching fish
business of catching fish

fishing boat n
peschereccio
boat used for fishing

fishing line n
lenza
chord or line where the hook or lure is attached

fishing rod n
canna da pesca
rod used for angling

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ n
lenone magnaccia pappone protettore ruffiano
archaic: a pimp
pescivendolo pescivendola
person who sells fish

fishmonger's n
pescheria
shop that sells fish

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
di pesce
of, from, or similar to fish
sospettoso
suspicious; inspiring doubt

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ n
fissione
process of splitting an atom
process by which a bacterium splits into two
fissione divisione
process whereby one item splits to become two

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ v
fissionare
to cause to undergo fission

fissiparous /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ adj
fissiparo scissiparo
Factious, tending to break into pieces.

fissiped n
fissipede
animal that has the toes separated

fist /fɪst/ n
pugno
clenched hand

fistful n
manciata pugno
fistful

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ n
fistola
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels

fit /fɪt/ adj
figa
good-looking (female)
in forma
in good shape
idoneo adatto appropriato confacente indicato rispondente
suitable, proper

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
sano come un pesce
perfectly fit

fit out v
arredare
to provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ numeral
cinque
five

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cinquecento
cardinal number 500

five past n
e cinque
five past any hour

five senses n
cinque sensi
sight, hearing, smell, taste}} and touch

five thousand numeral
cinquemila
5000

five to n
due meno cinque
five minutes before the next hour

five-hundredth adj
cinquecentesimo
the ordinal form of the number five hundred

five-hundredth n
cinquecentesimo
one of five hundred equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the five-hundredth position

fivefold adj
quintuplo
in fives

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
dilemma guaio situazione
a difficult situation or dilemma
dose
a single dose of an addictive drug
riparazione sistemazione soluzione
an instance of fixing

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
riparare aggiustare mettere una pezza sistemare
to mend or repair
preparare
to prepare
Sterilizzare
to render an animal infertile

fixed /fɪkst/ adj
fisso
not changing, not able to be changed, staying the same
castrato
surgically rendered infertile, castrated or spayed

fixed disk n
disco fisso
hard disk

fixedly /ˈfɪk.sɪd.li/ adv
fissamente fisso
in a fixed manner

fixer n
fissatore
chemical used in photographic development

fixism n
fissismo

fjord /fiˈɔ(ə)ɹd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ n
fiordo
long, narrow, deep inlet

flab /flæb/ n
ciccia
Soft, loose flesh on a person's body

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ v
sbalordire sorprendere stupire colpire impressionare
to overwhelm with bewilderment

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
flaccido moscio
yielding to the touch

flabelliform adj
flabelliforme
fan shaped

flabellum /fləˈbɛləm/ n
flabello
fan-shaped structure
large fan

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ adj
flaccido moscio
flabby

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
bandiera
piece of cloth or often its representation
true-or-false variable

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
flaggare marchiare
computing: to set a programming variable to true
flaggare
computing: to signal

flag semaphore n
alfabeto semaforico

flag-bearer n
portabandiera
one who carries a flag
fautore organizzatore patrocinatore promotore
one who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it

flagellate n
flagellato
organism with flagella

flagellate v
flagelare
to whip or scourge

flageolet n
zufolo
type of small flute

flagon /flæɡ.ən/ n
boccia boccione damigiana fiasco
a large bottle

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
asta della bandiera pennone
pole for flags

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
ammiraglia nave ammiraglia principale
ship occupied by the fleet's commander
fiore all'occhiello punta di diamante
the most important one out of a related group

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ n
lastra tegola
rectangular paving or roofing stone

flail /fleɪl/ n
correggiato
tool
mazzafrusto
weapon

flake /fleɪk/ n
scaglia
archaeology: thin stone tool
fiocco schizzo
thin chiplike layer

flamberge n
flamberga
sword

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ adj
stravagante
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ n
albero di fuoco
tree

flambé v
fiammeggiare
to add and ignite alcohol to food

flame /fleɪm/ n
flame
criticism
fiamma
visible part of fire
romantic partner

flame /fleɪm/ v
fiammeggiare infiammare
to produce flames

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ n
flamenco
a genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, Spain

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ n
lanciafiamme
device that projects a flame

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
fenicottero
bird

flammable adj
infiammabile
capable of burning

flaneur n
bighellone perdigiorno vitellone
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flændʒ/ n
flangia
rib or rim for strengthening

flank /flæŋk/ n
noce rosa soccoscio
cut of meat
fianco
flesh between the last rib and the hip
side of military formation
lato
side

flank /flæŋk/ v
aggirare il fianco
to attack the flank(s)
affiancare
to be placed to the side(s) of something
proteggere il fianco
to defend the flank(s)
fiancheggiare
to place to the side(s) of something

flank steak n
bavetta

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
flanella
soft cloth material

flap /flæp/ n
ipersostentatore
concerning an aeroplane

flap /flæp/ v
sventolare battere sbattere
to move (something broad and loose) up and down
sventolare
to move loosely back and forth

flapper /ˈflæpɚ/ n
maschietta
young unconventional woman

flapping hinge n
flappeggio

flare /fle͜ɚ/ /flɛ͜ə/ n
bagliore
source of brightly burning light or intense heat

flare /fle͜ɚ/ /flɛ͜ə/ v
brillare scintillare sfolgorare
to blaze brightly

flash /flæʃ/ n
lampo baleno sprazzo
burst of light

flash /flæʃ/ v
apparire fulgere
to be visible briefly
corruscare
to blink
balenare dardeggiare lampeggiare proiettare
to cause to shine
esibirsi
to expose one's body briefly in public

flash drive n
chiave USB chiavetta USB penna USB chiavetta pen drive pen-drive
storage device

flash in the pan n
fuoco di paglia
transient occurrence with no long-term effect

flash photography n
fotografia con flash
taking photographs using a camera with a flash

flash-bang n
flashbang stun grenade
a type of grenade

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
torcia elettrica
battery-powered hand-held light source

flask /flæsk/ /flɑːsk/ n
boccetta fiaschetta
container for a small amount of beverage

flat /flæt/ adj
piatto piano
having no variations in altitude
bemolle
lowered by one semitone
a terra bucata sgonfio
of a tyre: deflated
piatto
uninteresting
sgasata
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution
monotòno
without variations in pitch

flat /flæt/ n
bemolle
music: note played a semitone lower than a natural
ballerine scarpe senza tacco
plural: ladies' shoes

flat tyre n
gomma a terra ruota bucata
deflated tyre

flat-earther n
terrapiattista
person who believes the Earth is flat

flat-headed cat n
gatto dalla testa piatta
Prionailurus planiceps

flat-rate adj
forfettario
being or related to a flat rate

flatcar n
carro merci scoperto carro merci senza sponde
railroad freight car without sides or a roof

flatfish n
rombo
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes

flathead n
zuccone

flatmate n
coinquilino coinquilina
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
appiattirsi
to become flat
atterrare
to knock down or lay low
appiattire
to make something flat

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ v
adulare lusingare
to compliment someone
pungolare spronare
to convey notions without certainty
blandire piaggiare sviolinare
to enhance someone's vanity
compiacere incantare vantare
to portray something to advantage

flatterer n
adulatore adulatrice
one who flatters

flattery n
adulazione chitarrata incensamento piaggeria salamelecchi sviolinata
excessive praise
lusinga
instant of excessive praise

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ n
flatulenza flato peto scoreggia
state of having gas in digestive system

flatulent /ˈflætjʊlənt/ adj
flatulenta flatulente flatulento
affected by gas in the intestine

flatus /ˈfleɪtəs/ /ˈflætəs/ n
flato flatulenza peto rutto scoreggia
expulsion
gas

flaunt /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
esibire ostentare
to display with ostentation

flautist n
flautista
flute player

flavonoid /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ n
flavonoide
any of many compounds that are plant metabolites

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
aroma fragranza sapori
a substance used to produce a taste
sapore
a variety (of taste)
in physics, the types of quarks or leptons
sapore gusto
the quality produced by the sensation of taste

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
condire aromatizzare profumare
to add flavoring to something

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
crepa cricca fessura
crack or breach
difetto imperfezione
defect in a gemstone
difetto imperfezione errore
defect, fault

flawless /ˈflɑː.ləs/ /ˈflɔː.ləs/ adj
perfetto impeccabile levigato
perfect; without flaws, shortcomings or defects

flax /flæks/ n
lino
plant
the fibers

flax-leaved daphne n
dittinella erba corsa gnidio
plant

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
seme di lino
seed of the flax plant

flaxseed oil n
olio di lino
oil of flaxseed used in cooking

flay /fleɪ/ v
spellare
to strip skin off

flayer n
scorticatore
one who flays

flea /fliː/ n
pulce
parasitic insect

flea bag n
sacco di pulci
(slang) dog

flea beetle n
altica
beetles of tribe Alticini

flea market n
mercato delle pulci
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios

flea-ridden adj
pulcioso
infested with fleas
pulcioso sudicio
mangy, filthy

flechette n
freccetta
small sharp antipersonnel projectile

fleck /flɛk/ n
macchiolina
puntino
small spot

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
alle prime armi inesperto
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
novellino pivello principiante
inexperienced person
uccellino
young bird

flee /fliː/ v
fuggire scappare
to run away; to escape
to escape from

fleece /fliːs/ n
vello
hair or wool of a sheep
pelliccia tosone vello
insulating skin with the wool attached
pile
insulating wooly jacket
felpa
textile

fleece /fliːs/ v
pelare spiumare
to con or trick someone out of money

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
flotta
group of vessels or vehicles

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adj
fugace fuggevole sfuggente sfuggevole
passing quickly

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
carne
body tissue
animal tissue as food

flesh wound n
ferita superficiale
injury which pierces the skin, but which does not injure any bones or vital organs

fleshly adj
carnale lascivo sensuale
of pleasurable sensations

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
carnoso
having considerable flesh
carnoso polposo
of, relating to, or resembling flesh

fletching n
impennaggio
A set of fins attached to the tail of a projectile

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
giglio
heraldic charge

flex /flɛks/ n
flessibilità
flexibility
flessione
the act of flexing

flex /flɛks/ v
flettere piegare
to bend something
flettere
to move part of the body using one's muscles
to repeatedly bend one's joints
contrarre
to tighten one's muscles

flexibility n
flessibilità
quality of being flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flessibile
capable or being adapted or molded
easy and compliant
flessibile pieghevole
easily bent without breaking

flick /flɪk/ n
buffetto
act of striking with a finger

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
fremito
a short moment
guizzo tremolio
an unsteady flash of light

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
guizzare tremolare
to burn or shine unsteadily
sfarfallare
to keep going on and off

flight /flaɪt/ n
volo fuga
act of flying
instance of flying
piano
floor of building
stormo
group of doves or swallows
volo
journey made by an aircraft
rampa scalinata
set of stairs
fuga
act of fleeing

flight data recorder n
registratore di volo
a device which records various performance parameters of an aircraft

flight deck n
cabina di pilotaggio ponte di comando ponte di decollo
deck of an aircraft carrier

flight feather n
penna remigante remigante
wing feather

flight lieutenant n
caposquadriglia
rank in the RAF

flight mode n
modalità aereo
feature in electronic devices

flight number n
numero di volo
callsign

flight recorder n
registratore di volo
a device which records data onboard aircraft

flightiness n
mutevolezza volubilità
the quality of being flighty

flightless adj
incapace di volare
unable to fly

flinch /flɪntʃ/ v
sussultare
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
avventura
short sexual relationship

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
scagliare slanciare
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl

flint /flɪnt/ n
selce
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck

flip /flɪp/ n
capovolta giravolta
maneuver which rotates an object end-over-end

flip /flɪp/ v
andare fuori di testa impazzire
to go berserk or crazy
capovolgere spadellare
to throw (as in to turn over)

flip book n
cineografo

flip out v
sclerare
to become very upset

flip the bird v
fare un gestaccio
to make a rude or obscene gesture, particularly with the middle finger

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
disinvolto faceto fanfarone frivolo gradasso impertinente
lacking respect

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
protesi temporanea
dentistry: temporary tooth
telecomando
informal: remote control
pinna
paddle-like rubber covering for the foot
marine mammal's wide limb for swimming
speculatore
someone who buys and sells quickly for profit
lanciatore
someone who flips

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
fare l'amore limonare pomiciare slinguare
to play at courtship

flirtatious /flɚˈteɪʃəs/ adj
civettuolo
having a tendency to flirt often

flit /flɪt/ v
svolazzare
to move quickly from one location to another

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
galleggiare
to be supported by a liquid
to be capable of floating
to allow a price to be determined by the markets as opposed to by rule
to drift gently through the air
to move in a fluid manner
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating

floating island n
isola galleggiante île flottante
a dessert
isola galleggiante
an aggregation of driftwood, roots, etc.

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
folla
stormo
group of birds
gregge
group of people
people served by a particular pastor
gregge branco
group of sheep or goats
batuffolo bioccolo fiocco
tufts of wool or cotton

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ v
accalcarsi affollarsi
to congregate

floe /fləʊ/ n
banchisa banco lastrone
a low, flat mass of floating ice

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
sfruttare spremere
agriculture: to exploit
flagellare frustare
to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment

flog a dead horse v
sprecare tempo; è fatica sprecata; è una battaglia persa
to attempt to get more out of something that cannot give more

flogger n
castigatore flagellatore fustigatore
lightweight whip

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
flagellazione fustigazione
punishment

flood /flʌd/ n
alluvione marea
large number or quantity
alluvione inondazione
overflow of water

flood /flʌd/ v
allagare inondare
to cover as if by a flood
allagare inondare straripare
to overflow
inondare subissare
to provide with a large number of quantity

floodgate n
chiusa
anything that controls or limits an outpouring
canale di scarico chiusa paratoia scolmatore
gate or valve

flooding /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ n
inondazione
act of flooding

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ n
pavimento
bottom part of a room

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ v
pavimentare
cover with a floor

floor plan n
pianta
diagram

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ n
fiasco fallimento insuccesso
failure, especially in the entertainment industry
sacco di letame sacco di merda
poned package of dung

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ v
fallire fare fiasco fare un buco nell'acqua mancare il traguardo
to fail completely, not to be successful at all
crollare
to fall heavily, because lacking energy

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ adj
floscia floscio
limp, not hard, firm or rigid; flexible

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ n
dischetto floppy floppy disk
(computing) a floppy disk

floppy disk n
dischetto floppy disk floppy
flexible disk used for storing digital data

flor n
fioretta
film of yeast

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ n
flora
plants considered as a group
the microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body

floral /ˈflɔɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
floreale
of or pertaining to flowers

florentium /fləˈɹɛnʃɪəm/ n
florenziom
chemical element

floribunda n
floribunda
rose cultivar

floriculture n
floricoltura
the farming of flowers

floriferous adj
fiorifero
bearing flowers

florin /ˈflɑɹɪn/ /ˈflɒɹɪn/ /ˈflɔɹɪn/ n
fiorino
any of several gold coins once produced in Florence, Italy

floriography /ˌflɒriˈɒɡrəfi/ n
linguaggio dei fiori
communication through the use of flowers

florist /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
fioraio fioraia fiorista
a person who sells flowers

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
filo interdentale
a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth
zucchero filato
spun sugar or cotton candy

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
flottiglia
small fleet

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
relitto
flotsam

flounce /flaʊns/ n
gala balza volant
strip of decorative material along an edge

flounce /flaʊns/ v
guarnire
to decorate with flounce
rimbalzare
to move in exaggerated manner

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
sogliola

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ n
farina
ground cereal grains

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ v
infarinare
to apply flour to something

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
gesticolio sventolio
dramatic gesture
girigogolo svolazzo
ornamentation

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
fiorire
to be in a period of greatest influence
to make bold, sweeping movements
prosperare
to prosper or fare well
fiorire crescere svilupparsi
to thrive or grow well

floury /ˈflaʊɹi/ adj
farinoso
resembling flour

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
flusso
rate of fluid movement
fluidità
smoothness or continuity
colata flusso scorrimento
the movement of a fluid
flusso riflusso
the rising movement of the tide

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
rifluire
to come in as the tide
fluire scorrere
to move as a fluid
scorrere
to move smoothly

flowcharting n
diagrammazione
design and construction of flowcharts

flower n
fiore
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈfloʊɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ v
fiorire
to put forth blooms

flower box n
fioriera
flower container

flower head n
calatide capolino
cluster of florets

flowerbed n
aiuola
place where flowers are grown

flowerhead n
calatide capolino
cluster of florets

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
da fiori vaso
container in which plants are grown

flowers of wine n
fioretta
flecks of mould on grapes

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
influenza
influenza

flue /fluː/ n
canna fumaria condotta scarico tubo di scarico
pipe that carries gaseous combustion products away from their origin

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ n
scioltezza
linguistics: being fluent in a language

fluent /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
fluido
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
correntemente
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
lanugine fuffa
light fur etc
fuffa
something inconsequential

flugelhorn n
flicorno bombardino
brass instrument

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
liquido
convertible into cash
fluido
of or relating to fluid
in a state of flux; subject to change

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ n
fluido
any state of matter which can flow

fluid dynamics n
fluidodinamica
study of fluids in motion

fluidification n
fluidificazione
process or result of fluidifying

fluidify v
fluidificare
make fluid

fluidly adv
fluidamente scorrevolmente
in a fluid manner

fluke /fluːk/ n
colpo di fortuna
stroke of luck

flummox /ˈflʌməks/ v
disilludere disincantare remare contro scoraggiare
To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast

flummoxed adj
sconcertato
totally confused or puzzled

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
bocciare cannare segare
to deny a passing grade
bocciare farsi bocciare (in) non passare trombare
to fail

fluoranthene n
fluorantene
hydrocarbon

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsɨnt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluorescente
of or relating to fluorescence

fluoride n
fluoruro
fluoride

fluorine /ˈflɔːɹiːn/ /ˈflʊəɹiːn/ n
fluoro
chemical element

fluorite n
fluorite
mineral

fluorohydride n
fluoroidruro
compound

fluoroscope n
fluoroscopio
device used to view X-ray images

fluoroscopy n
fluoroscopia
examination using a fluoroscope

fluorosilicic adj
fluosilicico

fluosilicate n
fluosilicato
anion

fluoxetine n
fluoxetina
one of SSRI antidepressant drugs

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
nevischio
brief snowfall
folata
shower of dust, leaves, …
agitazione
sudden activity

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ v
innervosire
agitate

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
allineato liscio livellato
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
traboccamento
a sudden flood or rush of feeling
arrossamento
any tinge of red colour
sciacquone
cleansing of a toilet
flusso risciacquo scarico
sudden flowing; cleansing
arrossimento
suffusion of the face with blood
colore
poker hand

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
scovare stanare
to cause to take flight from concealment
levarsi in volo prendere il volo volare via
to take suddenly to flight, especially from cover
ripulire svuotare
computing: to clear a buffer of its contents
colmare riempire
masonry: to fill in
tirare lo sciacquone
of toilet: to be cleansed with generous quantities of water
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water
arrossire
to become suffused with reddish color
to cause to blush
irrorare
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid
eccitare infiammare sfruculiare solleticare stuzzicare
to excite, inflame
fluire rifluire
to flow and spread suddenly
allagare inondare sommergere
to overwhelm with water
infiammare
to show red

flush toilet n
WC cesso gabinetto sciacquone tazza vaso
toilet that uses water to remove waste

flute /fluːt/ n
scanalatura
architecture: vertical groove in a pillar
calice calice a tromba flute fluttino flûte
glass
flauto flauto di Pan flauto dolce flauto traverso piffero zufolo
woodwind instrument

flute /fluːt/ v
pifferare zufolare
to make a flutelike sound
flautare suonare il flauto
to play flute

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ v
svolazzare sventolare garrire ondeggiare
to flap or wave quickly
sbattere le ali
to flap the wings without flying

fluvial adj
fluviale
fluvial

fluvioglacial adj
fluvioglaciale
describing a stream formed from glacial meltwater

flux /flʌks/ n
flussante
a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding
flusso
a state of ongoing change
the rate of transfer of energy (electric flux, magnetic flux)

fly /flaɪ/ n
mosca
insect of the family Muscidae
fishing lure
insect of the order Diptera

fly /flaɪ/ v
far volare pilotare
fuggire scappare darsela a gambe fuggire a gambe levate
to flee
volare
to travel through air
to cause to travel through the air

fly agaric n
ovolaccio ovolo malefico
Amanita muscaria

fly fishing n
pesca con la mosca
form of angling

fly into a rage v
imbufalire
become very angry

fly off the handle v
uscire dai gangheri
become very angry

fly-half n
mediano d'apertura
rugby position

flyby n
sorvolo
ceremonial low-level flight
passaggio ravvicinato sorvolo volo ravvicinato
flight past celestial object

flycatcher n
muscicapide
bird

flyer n
volantino annuncio opuscolo
velivolo
machine that flies
volatore
someone who pilots or rides in an airplane

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
volante
that can fly

flying buttress n
arco rampante
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports

flying fish n
pesce volante
tropical marine fish

flying fox n
volpe volante

flying gurnard n
pesce civetta
fish of Dactylopteridae

flying jib n
controfiocco
The foremost of the jibs of a square-rigged sailing vessel

flying kiss n
bacio volante
type of kiss given by kissing one's hand and blowing

flying saucer n
disco volante
disc-shaped unidentified flying object

flying squirrel n
anomaluro scoiattolo volante africano
squirrel

flying visit n
al volo breve sosta capatina mordi e fuggi
very short visit

flyover n
cavalcavia viadotto
road

flypaper n
acchiappamosche
flypaper

flyswatter n
schiacciamosche
device for swatting flies

flywheel n
volano
rotating mass

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ n
puledro poltrone
young horse

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
gomma piuma
foam rubber
schiuma
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains

focal /ˈfoʊ.kl̩/ /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/ adj
focale
(medicine) limited to a small area
belonging to or concerning a focus

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
fuoco
in optics
concentration of attention
in mathematics

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
concentrarsi
intransitive: to concentrate one's attention
concentrarsi su
transitive: to concentrate one's attention

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ n
foraggio biada
food for animals

foehn /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
föhn
warm dry wind blowing down the northern sides of the Alps
any similar wind

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ n
nebbia
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision
guaime
new growth of grass appearing on a field that has been mowed or grazed
tall and decaying grass left standing after the cutting or grazing season

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ v
annebbiarsi
to become covered with or as if with fog
appannarsi
to become obscured in condensation or water
annebbiare
to cover with or as if with fog
appannare
to obscure in condensation or water

fog lamp n
antinebbia fendinebbia
a bright red lamp at the rear of a motor car

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ n
matusa mummia parruccone
dull old fellow

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
foie gras fegato grasso
fattened liver of geese or ducks

foil /fɔɪl/ n
spalla
character who helps emphasise the traits of the main character
carta stagnola
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food
lamella lamina
thin sheet of metal
fioretto
type of sword used in fencing

foil /fɔɪl/ v
sventare
prevent from being accomplished

foist /fɔɪst/ v
sbolognare
force another to accept
pass off as genuine

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ v
piegare
bend (thin material) over
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending
cessare chiudere
cease to trade
cedere concedere darla vinta lasciare cadere
give way on a point or in an argument
passare
poker: withdraw from betting
amalgamare sciogliere
stir gently with a folding action

foldable adj
pieghevole
that can be folded

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
cartella
container of computer files
cartella fascicolo
organizer

folding chair n
sedia pieghevole
a light portable chair

folding screen n
paravento
furniture

foley artist n
rumorista
foley artist

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
fogliame
the leaves of plants

folic adj
folico

foliose adj
foglioso
leafy

folivore /ˈfəʊlɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
folivoro
herbivore that eats mostly foliage

folk /foʊk/ /fəʊk/ n
popolo gente abitante autoctono
inhabitants of a region

folklore /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
folclore
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population

folkloric adj
folcloristico
of or pertaining to folklore

folklorist n
folclorista
a person who studies or collects folklore

folkloristics n
demologia studi folcloristici
formal academic study of folklore

folksiness n
veglia danzante
quality of being folksy

folkway n
costumanza costume credenza popolare tradizione usanza popolare
custom or belief common to members of a society

follicle n
follicolo
anatomy
botany

follicle stimulating hormone n
ormone follicolo-stimolante
hormone

follicular adj
follicolare
of or pertaining to the follicle

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
seguire
to go or come after in physical space
to live one’s life according to
to understand

follow-up n
follow-up
(medicine) revisiting

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
eccentricità edificio decorativo stravaganza unicum
fanciful building
follia stravaganza
foolishness

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ v
fomentare
to incite or cause

fomentation /fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
fomentazione
encouragement; excitation; instigation
lotion or poultice

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ adj
affettuoso amoroso premuroso tenero
affectionate
benevolo compiacente comprensivo condiscendente indulgente tollerante
indulgent
insensato immaginario pazzesco
outlandish

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
piacere volere bene
be fond of, have affection for
accondiscendere affezionarsi avere un debole indulgere preferire
have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
accarezzare avvinghiarsi
to fondle

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
fonduta
dish

fontanelle n
fontanella
soft spot on a baby's head

food /fud/ /fuːd/ n
cibo alimento vitto
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life
cibo alimento nutrimento
anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of other forms
cibo alimento
foodstuff

food additive n
additivo alimentare
non-food substance added to food

food bank n
banco alimentare
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry

food bowl n
granaio
region

food chain n
catena alimentare catena trofica
feeding relationship between species

food for thought n
spunto di riflessione
information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation

food processor n
robot da cucina
kitchen appliance

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ n
rete alimentare rete trofica
diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
derrata
material that may be used as food

fool /fuːl/ n
buffone giullare buffone di corte pagliaccio
jester
buffone idiota scemo imbecille sciocco
person with poor judgement or little intelligence
folle matto
tarot card

fool /fuːl/ v
fare lo sciocco farsi beffe di ingannare scherzare
to trick; to make a fool of someone

fool's cap n
berretto a sonagli berretto da giullare
cap with bells and tassels

fool's errand n
compito da pazzi follia impresa folle
foolish undertaking

fool's gold n
oro degli stolti oro di Bologna similoro
mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold

fool's mate n
matto dell'imbecille matto dello stolto
quickest possible checkmate

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
avventato dissennato imprudente spericolato
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
babbeo
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise

foolishness n
pazzia sciocchezza stupidità
state of being foolish
sciocchezza stupidità
thing or event that is foolish

foolscap /ˈfuːl.skæp/ /ˈfʊl.skæp/ n
foglio protocollo
such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 x 13.25 inches
writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 x 16.5 inches

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ n
calcio-balilla
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] n
fondo pié pagina piede
bottom of anything }}
zampa piede
part of animal’s body }}
piede
part of human body }}
unit of measure }}
projection on equipment }}

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] v
pagare
pay

foot job n
footjob
sexual act stimulated by foot

foot-and-mouth disease n
afta epizootica
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtədʒ/ n
materiale filmato
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] n
calcio
Association football
palla pallone palla da calcio pallone da calcio
ball

football pool n
totocalcio
competition

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
calciatore calciatrice
one who plays football

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ n
pediluvio
small basin or bath designed for washing feet

footboard n
cavalletto pedana predellino
board or small raised platform on which to support or rest the feet; such as found on in a carriage

footbridge n
passerella palancola ponte pedonale
bridge for pedestrians

footer /ˈfʊtə/ n
piè
line of information at the bottom of a page

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
orma impronta
the impression of the foot

footrest n
pedana poggiapiedi
a support on which to rest the feet

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
pedata
passo
distance of one footstep
sound of a footstep
act of taking a step
impronta pedata
mark left by a foot
orma
signs of a course taken
gradino
step, as in a stair

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
poggiapiedi sgabello
a low stool

footwear n
calzatura
an item of clothing that is worn on the foot

foppish /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/ adj
bellimbusto damerino fighetto figurino
like a fop

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ conjunction
perché poiché
because

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ preposition
per
directed at, intended to belong to
because of
to obtain or acquire
durante
over a period of time
pro per
supporting
per verso
towards

for God's sake interjection
per l'amor di Dio
Exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience

for better or worse
nel bene e nel male
No matter what the future may hold

for example
ad esempio per esempio
as an example

for free
gratis a ufo
without paying

for fuck's sake
e che cazzo
expressing anger, frustration

for good
definitivamente per sempre
forever; permanently

for now
per adesso per ora
at the moment; until later

for rent
affittasi in affitto
being offered for renting

for sale
in vendita vendesi
being offered for purchase

for starters adv
innanzitutto tanto per cominciare tanto per dirne una
as an initial point

for the most part adv
generalmente solitamente
mostly

for the nonce /nɑn(t)s/ /nɒn(t)s/
per il momento
for the time being

for the record
per la registrazione
For the purpose of being recorded

for the sake of preposition
per il bene di
because of

for the time being adv
per il momento
temporarily; until later

for what it's worth
Considerando quanto poco possa valere questo consiglio
considering what limited worth this advice may have

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ v
foraggiare

forage cap n
bustina
a military cap intended for field use

forager /ˈfɑɹ.ɪd͡ʒ.ɚ/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ.ɚ/ n
foraggiere
person who forages

foraminifer n
foraminifero
any protist of the taxon Foraminifera

foray /ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.eɪ/ n
incursione irruzione scorrazzata scorreria
incursion

foray /ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.eɪ/ v
irrompere razziare scorrazzare
To pillage; to ravage

forbid /fə(ɹ)ˈbɪd/ v
proibire vietare negare smentire
to disallow

forbidden /fɝˈbɪdən/ adj
proibito vietato
not allowed

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
il frutto proibito è il più saporito
forbidden things seem more appealing

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ n
forza
physical quantity
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain
ability to attack, control, or constrain
law: legal validity

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ v
forzare
cause to occur, overcoming resistance
forzare costringere
compel (someone to do something)

force field n
scudo deflettore
science fiction

force majeure /ˈfɔːs məˈʒɜː/ n
forza maggiore caso fortuito
unavoidable catastrophe

forced heirship n
legittima

forceps /ˈfɔɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
forcipe
instrument used in surgery

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
guado
crossing

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ v
guadare
to cross a stream

fordable /ˈfɔːdəb(ə)l/ adj
guadabile guadoso
able to be forded

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ n
avambraccio
part of the arm

forebear n
antenato
ancestor

forebode /fɔːˈbəʊd/ v
presagire vaticinare
to predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device)

foreboding n
malaugurio
evil omen
brutto presentimento
sense of evil to come

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
previsione
estimation

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
prevedere
estimate future conditions

foreclosure n
pignoramento
proceeding by a creditor

foredeep n
avanfossa

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
antenato ascendente avo progenitore
ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ n
indice dito indice
first finger next to the thumb

forefront /fo(ː)ɹfɹʌnt/ /foəfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ n
primo piano
forefront

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
precedente
occurring before or in front of something else

foregone /ˈfoɹɡɔn/ adj
ovvio prevedibile scontato
inevitable, predictable

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
primo piano
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane

forehead /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ n
fronte
part of face above eyebrows

foreign /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
estranea estraneo
located outside one's own country or place
straniero straniera
originating from or characteristic of a different country

foreign affairs n
affari esteri

foreign country n
estero
country of which one is not a citizen

foreign currency n
moneta straniera
currency used in a foreign country

foreign language n
lingua straniera
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place

foreign trade n
commercio estero
trade between a country and other countries

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ n
straniero straniera
person in a foreign land

foreknow /ˌfɔɹˈnoʊ/ /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/ v
prevedere
to have foreknowledge of

forelock n
ciuffo
front part of a mane
frangetta frangia ciuffo
hair that hangs over the forehead

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ n
caposquadra capoccia
leader of a work crew

foremast n
albero di trinchetto
foremost mast

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
medico-legale
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
giudiziario
relating to, or appropriate for courts of law
legale
relating to, or used in debate or argument

forensic science n
criminalistica
collection of physical evidence and its subsequent analysis

forepeak n
gavone di prua
hold in the bow

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
preliminari
foreplay

foresail n
trinchetto
lowest square sail on foremast

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
prevedere
to anticipate

foreseeable adj
prevedibile
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreshadow /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/ v
predire presagire prevedere
To presage, or suggest something in advance

foreshortening n
scorcio
art technique

foresight n
avvedimento lungimiranza preveggenza
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
prepuzio
prepuce / foreskin

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ n
foresta
any dense collection
graph theory: union of trees
foresta bosco selva
dense collection of trees

forestage v
ribalta
the part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ).stɔːl/ v
prevenire
to prevent

forester n
guardaboschi
person practicing forestry

foretaste n
pregustazione

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
predire prevedere
to predict the future

foretop n
ciocca ciuffo
erect tuft of hair

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adv
per sempre
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time

forewarn v
premonire
to warn in advance

forewarned is forearmed proverb
uomo avvisato mezzo salvato
proverb

foreyard n
trinchetto
a yard on the lower mast of a square-rigged foremast of a ship used to support the foresail

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
forgia
furnace or hearth
fucina
workshop

forge ahead v
andare avanti continuare
to move forward

forger n
falsario
person who falsifies documents with intent to defraud

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
falso
falsificazione
the act of forging, fabricating or producing falsely

forget /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
dimenticare dimenticare come si fa dimenticare di fare dimenticarsi disapprendere disimprimere
dimenticare scordare
to lose remembrance of
dimenticare
to unintentionally not do
to cease remembering
to leave behind

forget it v
ci mancherebbe altro
It doesn't matter

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ n
nontiscordardimé miosotide
plant of the genus Myosotis

forgetful adj
smemorato
liable to forget

forgettable adj
dimenticabile
easily forgotten

forgive /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
perdonare
transitive, to pardon

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ n
perdono
the action of forgiving

forint /ˈfɒ.ɹɪnt/ /ˈfɔ.ɹɪnt/ n
fiorino
unit of currency

fork /fɔːɹk/ n
forcella
bicycle fork
esecuzione di una fork
computer science: splitting of a process
forchetta
eating utensil
chess: simultaneous attack
biforcazione bivio
intersection
affluente immissario tributario
name of some river tributaries
biforcazione diramazione ramificazione
one of the parts into which anything is furcated
biforcazione bivio ramo
point where a waterway splits
forcone
pronged tool

fork /fɔːɹk/ v
biforcare
to divide into two or more branches
dare un calcio alle parti basse
to kick someone in the crotch
inforcare
to move with fork

forked adj
biforcuto
that splits

forkful n
forchettata forcata
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
muletto transpallet
small industrial vehicle

forlivian adj
forlivese

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ adj
abbandonato derelitto dimenticato negletto
abandoned, deserted, left behind
miserevole
miserable

forlorn hope /fəˌlɔːnˈhəʊp/ n
impresa disperata
hopeless venture
fanti perduti venturieri
small troop that makes an advanced attack

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ n
formulario modulo
document to be filled in
forma
shape or visible structure

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ v
formarsi
(intransitive) to take shape
formare
(linguistics) to create a word
to constitute, to compose
to give shape

form factor n
fattore di forma
in quantum field theory

form of government n
forma di governo
system

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
formale
relating to the form or structure of something
being in accord with established forms

formaldehyde n
formaldeide
organic compound

formally /ˈfɔɹməli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
formalmente
in a formal manner

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
format formato
computing: file type
formato
layout of a document
form of presentation

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
primo
first of aforementioned two items
precedente anteriore ex
previous

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Repubblica Ex Jugoslava di Macedonia
provisional designation of the Republic of North Macedonia

formic /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
formico
of formic acid

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
formula per lattanti latte artificiale
drink given to babies
formula
in chemistry
in mathematics

formulate v
formulare
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression

formyl n
formile
-CHO

fornicate /ˈfɔɹ.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔɹ.nɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈfɔː.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔː.nɪˌkeɪt/ v
accoppiarsi copulare fare l'amore fornicare
to commit fornication

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ v
abbandonare rinunciare
to abandon

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
in verità
indeed, truthfully, really

forsterite n
forsterite
a magnesium-rich olivine mineral

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fortezza forte bicocca fortilizio fortino piazzaforte
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

fortalice /ˈfɔːtəlɪs/ n
fortilizio
a small fortress

forthcoming /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
venturo imminente prossimo
approaching or about to take place
disponibile
available when needed

forthwith /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ adv
immediatamente all'istante su due piedi tempestivamente
immediately

forties n
anta quarantenne
the decade of the 1940s

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
quarantesimo
ordinal form of forty

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ n
quarantesimo
one of forty equal parts
quarantesimo quarantesima
person or thing

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fortificazione
that which fortifies
the act of fortifying

fortify /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
arricchire
increase the nutritional value

fortissimo adv
fortissimo
very loud

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ [ˈfɔəʔ.nɐjʔ] adv
(periodo di) due settimane
period of two weeks

fortnightly adj
bimensile
occurring once in a fortnight

fortnightly adv
bimensilmente
once in a fortnight

fortnightly n
quindicinale
a publication issued fortnightly; a bi-weekly

fortress /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
fortezza rocca
fortified place

fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj
fortuito
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuitously adv
fortuitamente
in a fortuitous manner

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
fortunatamente
in a fortunate manner

fortune /ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
fortuna destino sorte
destiny
fortuna
good luck
fortuna dote
lots of riches

fortune favors the bold proverb
la fortuna aiuta gli audaci
luck favors the adventurous

fortune-telling n
divinazione
fortunetelling, predicting one's future

fortuneteller n
lettore della mano
person who professes to predict the future in return for money

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] numeral
quaranta
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
quarantotto
48

forty-first adj
quarantunesimo
41st

forty-five numeral
quarantacinque
45

forty-four numeral
quarantaquattro
44

forty-nine numeral
quarantanove
49

forty-one numeral
quarantuno
41

forty-seven numeral
quarantasette
47

forty-seventh adj
quarantasettesimo
47th

forty-seventh n
quarantasettesimo
1/47

forty-six numeral
quarantasei
46

forty-three numeral
quarantatré
43

forty-two numeral
quarantadue
Cardinal number

forum /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
forum
Internet message board
form of discussion
gathering for the purpose of discussion
foro
place for discussion

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
previsto
expected in the future
diretto
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
avanti
towards the front

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
avanti
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ v
inoltrare trasmettere
send (something received) to a third party

fossil /ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈfɒsəl/ n
fossile
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated
a fossilized term
paleontology: any preserved evidence of ancient life

fossil fuel n
combustibile fossile
fuel

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adottivo affidatario
providing parental care to unrelated children
adottivo
receiving such care

foster child n
figlio adottivo
a child in foster care

foster father n
vicepadre
an adult male who cares for a foster child

foster mother n
vicemadre
an adult female who cares for a foster child

foster parent n
genitore adottivo
adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care

fougasse n
fougasse fugas
old-fashioned type of land mine

foul /faʊl/ adj
disgustoso nauseante ripugnante
loathsome; disgusting

found /faʊnd/ v
fondare
to begin building
to start an organization

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n
fondazione
act of founding
fondazione fondamento
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
fondamenta
that upon which anything is founded

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ n
fondatore creatore
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author
foggiatore modellatore plasmatore
one who casts metals in various forms
fonditore
worker in charge of the blast furnace and smelting

foundling n
trovatello
abandoned child, left by its parent

foundling wheel n
ruota dei trovatelli
revolving crib

foundry /faʊndɹi/ n
fonderia
facility that melts metals

fount /fɒnt/ n
fonte
metaphorical source
something from which water flows

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
fontana
artificial water feature
structure from which a fountain issues

fountain of youth n
fonte della giovinezza
anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality

fountain pen n
penna stilografica
pen containing a reservoir of ink

fountainhead n
fonte sorgente
an abundant source of knowledge, etc.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
quattro
the digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
quattro
the cardinal number 4

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
quattrocento
cardinal number 400

four of a kind n
poker
four cards of the same rank

four thousand numeral
quattromila
4000

four-acceleration n
quadriaccelerazione
four-vector for change in four-velocity

four-door n
quattroporte
car

four-eyes n
occhialuta occhialuto quattrocchi
person who wears spectacles

four-force n
quadriforza
vector

four-leaf clover n
quadrifoglio
clover with four leaves

four-momentum n
quadrimpulso
generalization of momentum

four-stroke engine n
motore a quattro tempi
type of engine

four-vector n
quadrivettore
vector in four-dimensional vector space

four-velocity n
quadrivelocità
generalization of velocity

four-wheel drive n
quattro ruote motrici
vehicle

four-wheeler n
quattroruote
vehicle with four wheels

fourfold v
quadruplicare
increase to four times as much

fourhanded adj
a quattro mani
requiring four hands

fourteen /ˈfɔɹt.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
quattordici
cardinal number

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
quattordicesimo
ordinal form of the number fourteen

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
quarto
ordinal form of the number four

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ n
quarta quarta marcia
fourth-highest gear of an engine
quarto quarta
person or thing in the fourth position

foveal /ˈfəʊvɪəl/ adj
foveale
of or pertaining to the fovea

fowl /faʊl/ n
pollame
bird of the order Galliformes
volatile
birds which are hunted or kept for food

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
volpe
Vulpes
cunning person
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ v
ingannare
to trick

fox cub n
volpacchiotto
young fox

fox in the henhouse n
volpe nel pollaio
a predator loose among the prey

foxglove n
digitale
plant of the genus Digitalis

foxtail n
coda di volpe
tail of a fox

foxtrot n
Firenze
the letter "F"

fracas /ˈfɹeɪkəs/ /ˈfɹækɑː/ /ˈfɹækɑːz/ n
fracasso
a noisy disorderly quarrel

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ adj
frattale
having the form of a fractal

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ n
frattale
self-similar geometric figure
figure irregular at all scales

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
frazione
arithmetic: ratio
part of a whole

fraction slash n
barra barra obliqua sbarretta obliqua

fractional /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/ adj
frazionario
pertaining to a fraction

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tʃə/ n
frattura
act of breaking, or something broken

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹædʒəl/ adj
fragile
easily broken or destroyed

fragilely adv
fragilmente
in a fragile manner

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
fragilità
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ n
frammento
portion or segment of an object

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ v
frammentare
to break apart
to cause to be broken into pieces

fragmentation bomb n
spezzone
antipersonnel bomb

fragmentism n
frammentismo

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
profumo
pleasant smell or odour

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
fragile
easily broken, mentally or physically fragile

frailty n
fragilità
condition of being frail

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
fotogramma
division of a second
fotogramma inquadratura
piece of photographic film containing an image
cornice intelaiatura telaio
rigid, generally rectangular mounting
armatura impalcatura incastellatura
structural elements of a building or other constructed object
ossatura scheletro
structure of a person's body

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
incorniciare
add a decorative border to a picture
incastrare
cause a person to appear guilty

frame counter n
contafotogrammi
indicator in cameras

frame of reference n
sistema di riferimento
physics: set of axes
quadro di riferimento
set of assumptions, ideas and standards

framework /ˈfɹeɪmwɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪmwɝk/ n
infrastruttura
a basic conceptual structure
impalcatura intelaiatura struttura
the arrangement of support beams that represent a buildings general shape and size

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
franco
any of several units of currency
former currency of France and Belgium

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ n
francio
chemical element

francocentric adj
francocentrico
centered on France

francolin /ˈfɹæŋkəlɪn/ n
francolino
partridge

frangible /ˈfɹæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈfɹændʒəbəl/ adj
frangibile
able to be broken

frankincense n
olibano franchincenso
incense

franking n
affrancatrice
franking

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ adv
francamente
in a frank, open or (too) honest manner

frankness /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/ n
franchezza
frankness

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ adj
esagitato frenetico
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush

frat /fɹæt/ n
confratello confraternita
shortened form for fraternity

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ adj
fraterno fraternale
of brothers

fraternally adv
fraternamente
in a fraternal manner

fraternity n
fratellanza
group of people associated for a common purpose

fratricide n
fratricidio
killing of one's sibling
fratricida
person who commits this crime

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
frode frodi baratteria
an act of deception

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
fraudolenza
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ adj
fraudolento
dishonest; based on fraud or deception

fraught /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
carico gravido pieno
charged or accompanied with
teso
distressed

fray /fɹeɪ/ n
agone baruffa mischia
affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee

freak /fɹiːk/ n
fricchettone
nonconformist, especially in appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices
abnorme
oddball, especially in physiology
entusiasta fanatico maniaco patito
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something
bizzarria deforme fenomeno
person whose physique has grown far beyond the normal limits of muscular development
capriccio ghiribizzo sfizio
sudden causeless change or turn of the mind

freak out v
arrabbiarsi dare di matto flippare
react with anger or fear

freakish /ˈfɹiːkɪʃ/ adj
bizzarro
resembling a freak

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
lentiggine
small pigmentation spot on the skin

freckled adj
lentigginoso
having freckles

free /fɹiː/ adj
senza
libero
not imprisoned
without obligations
unobstructed
not in use
mathematics: unconstrained
without
libero free libre
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement
libero brado
unconstrained

free /fɹiː/ adv
gratuitamente
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ v
liberare
make free

free group n
gruppo libero
group whose presentation consists of generators

free imperial city n
città libera dell'Impero
self-ruling city within the Holy Roman Empire subordinate only to the emperor

free kick n
calcio di punizione
kick played without interference of opposition

free of charge adj
gratuito gratis
not requiring any payment - adjective

free rein n
a briglia sciolta
the absence of constraints

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
libertà di parola
right to express an opinion in public

free time n
tempo libero
time that can be spent on one's own activities rather than work

free trade n
libero scambio
trade free from government interference

free will n
libero arbitrio
ability to choose one's actions

free-diver n
apneista

freebie /ˈfɹiːbi/ n
campione omaggio
something which is free

freedman n
affrancato emancipato liberto
person who has been released from slavery

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
libertà
not being imprisoned or enslaved
The lack of a specific constraint

freedom of the press /fɹiː.dəm.əv.θə.pɹɛs/ n
libertà di stampa
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions

freefall n
caduta libera
falling through atmosphere without additional drag devices
state of worsening out of control

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ n
mercenario
A medieval mercenary
collaboratore esterno freelance
Someone who sells his services to clients without a long-term contract

freelancer n
battitore libero
who freelances

freeloader /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
scroccone approfittatore parassita
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately

freely /ˈfɹili/ adv
liberamente
in a free manner

freesia /ˈfɹi.ʒə/ n
fresia
plant

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ n
bracciata libera
front crawl
ginnastica a corpo libero stile libero
swimming event

freethinker n
libero pensatore libero pensatrice
person who has formed their opinions using reason and rational enquiry

freeway /ˈfɹiː.wei/ n
autostrada
road designed for safe high-speed motoring

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
blocco
(finance)

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
gelare congelare
of temperature, to drop below zero
gelare ghiacciare
to become solid due to low temperature
congelare
to lower something's temperature to freezing point
to become motionless
to prevent movement of someone's financial assets

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
congelatore
stand-alone appliance

french fries n
patate fritte patatine fritte patata fritta patatina fritta
deep fried strips of potato

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
frenetico
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied

frenetically adv
freneticamente
in a frenetic manner

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ n
frenesia
state of wild activity or panic

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
frequenza
number of occurrences divided by time
rate of occurrence of anything
property of occurring often rather than infrequently

frequency modulation n
modulazione di frequenza
use of a modulating wave

frequent /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/ /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
frequente assiduo
done or occurring often

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ v
frequentare
to visit often

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
frequentemente
at frequent intervals

frequently asked questions n
domande frequenti domande poste di frequente
online document

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
affresco
artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster
technique used to make such an artwork

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ v
affrescare
to paint using fresco

frescoed adj
affrescato
painted with frescos

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
recente nuovo
new or clean
fresco
of produce, not from storage
fresco refrigerante
refreshing or cool
dolce
without salt
sfacciato sfiacciata
rude or inappropriate

fresh water n
acqua dolce
water with little salt

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
matricola
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ n
freschezza
freshness

freshwater adj
acqua dolce
living in fresh water

fret /fɹɛt/ n
tasto
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument

fret /fɹɛt/ v
preoccuparsi
to be anxious, to worry
preoccupare
to chafe or irritate; to worry
consumare divorare
to consume, devour
consumare
to gnaw, consume, eat away
lavorare d'intaglio
to cut through with a fretsaw

fretful /ˈfɹɛtfəl/ adj
irritabile
irritable
agitato ansioso
restless

fretsaw n
seghetto
saw

fretwork n
intaglio
ornamental woodwork

friable /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/ adj
friabile
easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder
allentado
loose and large-grained in consistency

friar /ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/ n
frate
member of certain Christian orders

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ adj
fricativo
produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
fricativo
consonant

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
attrito frizione
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact
The rubbing of one object or surface against another
attrito
conflict

fridge magnet n
calamita
decoration

fridge-freezer n
frigocongelatore
An appliance consisting of a fridge and a freezer

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
bruciato
broken as a result of heat or electricity
fritto
cooked by frying

fried egg n
uovo al tegamino
egg that has been shallow fried

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ n
fidanzata fidanzato
boyfriend or girlfriend
amico amica
person whose company one enjoys
(sarcastic) form of address used to warn someone
conoscente
person with whom you are acquainted

friend with benefits n
amica di letto amico di letto
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ n
friendzone zona amici
situation

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ v
friendzonare
to classify as a friend with no possibility of a romantic relationship

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adj
amichevole
approachable, warm

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adv
amichevolmente amicamente
in a friendly manner

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ n
amichevole

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
fuoco amico
fire from allied or friendly forces

friends /fɹɛn(d)z/ n
amice amici
participants in a two-way friendship

friendship /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ n
amicizia
(uncountable) condition of being friends
(countable) friendly relationship

friendship with benefits n
amicizia di letto scopamicizia trombamicizia
non-emotional sexual friendship

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
rascia
kind of coarse cloth
fregio
architecture: space between architrave and cornice
sculptured or richly ornamented band

frig /fɹɪɡ/ v
Fottere
to fuck

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
fregata
A 19th c. type of warship
A modern type of warship
An obsolete type of sailing warship

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ n
fregata
bird of the family Fregatidae

frighten /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/ v
spaventare spaurire
to disturb with fear

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ adj
allarmato spaurito
afraid, suffering from fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
spaventoso
scary

frigid /ˈfɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
gelido
very cold

frill /fɹɪl/ n
fronzolo ninnolo
luxury
gala balza
pleated material used as decoration
arricciamento
wrinkled edge

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ adj
di nicchia marginale secondario
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ n
frangia
decorative border
light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light
radicale
members of a social group holding unorthodox views
di nicchia teatro
non-mainstream theatre
periferia
peripheral part
the periphery of a city

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ v
decorare con frange decorare con una frangia
to decorate with fringe
fungere da frangia
to serve as a fringe

fringed /fɹɪndʒd/ adj
a frange
possessing a fringe

frisky /ˈfɹɪski/ adj
allegro vispo vivace
playful; energetic; lively; enthusiastic

frisson /fɹiˈsoʊn/ /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/ n
brivido
a shiver
fremito
a sudden surge of excitement

frivolity n
frivolezza
frivolous act

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
frivolo
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner

frivolously adv
frivolamente
in a frivolous manner

frizzy /ˈfɹɪzi/ adj
crespo
formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ n
abito monacale abito talare tonaca
clerical garment
abito
female garment

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ n
rana
amphibian
nasetto tallone
end of a string instrument’s bow
fettone
organ in a horse’s foot
bivio
part of a railway
alamaro
a fastener for clothing consisting of a button that fits through a loop

frogman n
sommozzatore
diver

frogspawn n
uova di rana
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ n
allegria beffa burla gaiezza
gaiety; merriment
buffonata
playful antic

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
scherzare
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹɔm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
da di
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at
with the source or provenance of or at
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of

from A to Z
dalla A alla Z
comprehensively

from dawn to dusk
dall'alba al tramonto dalla mattina alla sera
from sunset to sunrise

from now on adv
d'ora in avanti d'ora in poi
from now, indefinitely

from scratch
dal nulla
from raw ingredients
da capo dal nulla dall'inizio di sana pianta ex novo
from the beginning

from the bottom of one's heart
con tutto se stesso dal profondo del cuore dal profondo dell'anima di cuore di tutto cuore
in earnest, with one's full feelings

from time to time
di quando in quando di tanto in tanto ogni tanto
occasionally

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
fronda
leaf of a fern

frondose adj
frondoso
leafy

front /fɹʌnt/ n
davanti facciata avanti difronte frontale parte anteriore
facing side
fronte
meteorology: interface between airmasses
military: area or line of conflict
facciata
public face of covert organisation

front door n
entrata principale
main entrance
portale
normal portal page to a website

front man n
uomo di paglia prestanome fantoccio
public face

front page n
copertina copertine
initially visible page of a publication

front vowel n
vocale anteriore
Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth

frontage n
facciata
the front part of a property

frontal /ˈfɹʌntəl/ adj
frontale
of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone

frontalis n
frontale muscolo frontale
muscle

frontier /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ n
frontiera confine
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹʌn.tɪˌspiːs/ n
frontespizio
publishing: illustration

fronton n
frontone
a court used for Basque pelota

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
brina galaverna gelo
gelata brina
cold weather that would cause frost
brina
cover of minute ice crystals

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
gelare
to anger or annoy
glassare
to coat with white icing to resemble frost
brinare
to get covered with frost

frosting /ˈfɹɒst.ɪŋ/ n
glassa glassatura
a sugary coating for cakes and other baked goods

frosty adj
gelato gelata gelida gelido ghiacciata ghiacciato
cold, chilly
coperta di ghiaccio coperto di ghiaccio
having frost on it

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
schiuma
foam
aria fritta frescaccia fuffa
unimportant events or actions

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ v
spumeggiare
To bubble
schiumare
To create froth

frothy adj
spumeggiante spumoso
foamy or churned

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
accigliamento accigliato corrucciamento corruccio
facial expression

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
accigliarsi corrucciarsi imbronciare imbronciarsi immusonire risentirsi
to have a frown on one's face

frown upon v
corrucciare corrucciarsi disapprovare indispettire
facial expression

frowst /fɹaʊst/ v
turarsi
to enjoy a warm, stuffy room

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
gelato ghiacciato
in the state of that which freezes

fructan n
fruttano
polysaccharide composed of fructose residues

fructify v
fruttificare
to bear fruit

fructophilic adj
fruttosofilo

fructose /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
fruttosio
monosaccharide ketose sugar

fructosuria n
fruttosuria
presence of fructose in the urine

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
frugale
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugivore /ˈfɹuːdʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
frugivoro
animal that eats mostly fruit

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
frutta frutto
food
finocchio frocio
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man
frutto frutta
part of plant
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort
figuratively: child of a marriage

fruit juice n
succo di frutta
juice of fruit

fruit salad n
macedonia
salad made of fruit

fruit smoothie n
centrifugato frullato

fruit tree n
albero da frutto
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis

fruiterer /ˈfɹutəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtəɹə/ n
fruttivendola fruttivendolo verduriere
one who sells fruit

fruitful adj
fruttuoso proficuo
productive, yielding benefits

fruitfulness n
fecondità fertilità fruttuosità
the state or quality of being fruitful

fruiting body n
carpoforo
fungal structure

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
godimento
enjoyment derived from a possession
realizzazione
fulfillment of something worked for
fruttificazione
condition of bearing fruit

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ adj
sterile
bearing no fruit; barren
infruttuoso cassa casso infruttuosa
unproductive; useless

frumentaceous adj
frumentaceo
resembling or pertaining to grain, especially wheat

frumentation n
frumentazione
distribution of corn to the people

frustrating /fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ adj
frustrante
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
frustrazione
act of frustrating
feeling of annoyance

frustum n
tronco
truncated cone or pyramid

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
patata fritta patatine fritte
fried potato
fritto misto
meal of fried sausages, bacon, etc
avannotto
young fish

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
friggere
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil
informal: be executed by the electric chair
suffer because of too much heat

fryer n
friggitrice
A container for frying food

frying pan n
padella tegame
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ n
fucsia
colour
plant

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ interjection
cazzo!
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ n
scopata trombata
an act of sexual intercourse
stronzo
highly contemptible person

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ v
scopare fottere trombare chiavare
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar
scopare
to insert an object into a specified body part

fuck around v
cazzeggiare
to behave immaturely
to fool around; joking, bugging
to procrastinate

fuck buddy n
scopamica scopamico trombamica trombamico
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment

fuck off interjection
vaffanculo!
expression of disagreement or disbelief
vaffanculo! vattene!
go away!

fuck off v
vaffanculo
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself

fuck this interjection
fanculo

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
fare una cazzata farla grossa
to make a mistake, to go wrong

fuck you n
fottiti va' a farti fottere vaffanculo
fuck you

fuckable adj
scopabile trombabile
sexually attractive

fucked-up /ˈfʌktˌʌp/ /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adj
incasinato
damaged

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
cazzo di fottuto
as an intensifier
cazzo di
offensive or worthless

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adv
cazzo di del cazzo
an intensifier

fucking hell interjection
porca puttana
an exclamation of anger (vulgar)

fucoidan n
fucoidano
a sulfated polysaccharide found in several seaweeds

fucose n
fucosio
aldohexose present in several glycans

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] n
carburante combustibile
substance consumed to provide energy

fugacity n
fugacità
measure of the relative stability of different phases of a substance under the same conditions
measure of the tendency of a fluid to expand or escape

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ adj
latitante
fleeing or running away

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ n
latitante
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ n
fuga
piece of music

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ n
fulcro
support about which a lever pivots

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
completare
to carry out
soddisfare
to satisfy emotionally

fulgid /ˈfʌldʒɪd/ adj
fulgido
coruscant

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/ adj
fuliginosa fuliginoso
pertaining to or resembling soot

full /fʊl/ adj
completo
complete
pieno colmo
containing the maximum possible amount
intenso
having depth and body
confortevole
of a garment: ample, wide
pieno sazio satollo
satisfied, in relation to eating
intero totale
total, entire

full /fʊl/ v
gualcare sodare
to make cloth denser

full blast n
piena potenza
maximum capacity or effort

full circle /ˌfʊl ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˌfʊl ˈsɝ.kəl/ n
angolo giro
(geometry) arc of 360 degrees

full dress uniform n
alta uniforme
clothes worn by a member of the military for a formal occasion

full house n
pienone tutto esaurito
maximum capacity
full
three of a kind and a pair

full moon n
luna piena plenilunio opposizione
phase of moon when in opposition to sun
opposizione luna piena
the moon when in opposition to sun

full speed ahead adj
a capofitto
idiom, maximum effort
a tutto vapore
nautical

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
punto
The punctuation mark “.”

full up adj
pienissimo pieno pieno come un uovo pieno zeppo sazio strapieno
filled to satiety

full-back n
terzino
(soccer) a player who plays on the left or right side of defence

full-blooded adj
purosangue
of purebred ancestry

full-blown adj
in piena regola
completely developed or formed

full-fledged adj
finito
having full qualification, credentials or preparation

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
follatore
person

fulling mill n
gualchiera
water mill

fullwidth adj
a larghezza intera
occupying two columns on a traditional text display

fully /ˈfʊli/ adv
pienamente
in a full manner
completamente appieno
to a full extent

fulmar n
fulmaro ossifraga
seabird in the genus Fulmarus

fulminic acid n
acido fulminico
HCNO

fumarole n
fumarola
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
balbettare farfugliare
To blunder uncertainly
annaspare frugare
To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
armeggiare giocherellare
To handle nervously or awkwardly

fume /fjuːm/ n
fumo
gas or vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale

fume /fjuːm/ v
mangiarsi il fegato rodersi il fegato
to express or feel great anger

fumitory n
fumaria
plant

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
divertente
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
divertimento
enjoyment or amusement
allegria svago
playful, often noisy, activity

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
funzione
computing: routine that returns a result
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs
what something does or is used for
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part
relation where one thing is dependent on another
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound
professional or official position
funzione cerimonia ricevimento
official or social occasion

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v
funzionare
to carry on a function
fungere funzionare
to have a function

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ adj
funzionante funzionale
in good working order
such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure
funzionale
useful, serving a purpose
having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ n
funzionale
a function that takes a function as its argument

functional analysis n
analisi funzionale
branch of mathematics

functionality n
funzionalità
ability

functor /ˈfʌŋktə/ n
funtore
category theory: category mapping

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
fondo
sum or source of money

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
finanziare
to pay for

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ adj
fondamentale
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ n
fondamentale
a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article

fundamental interaction n
interazione fondamentale
basic forces that act between elementary particles

fundamentalism n
fondamentalismo integralismo
religion

fundamentalist n
fondamentalista integralista
one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts

fundraising /ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/ n
raccolta di fondi
raising money

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ n
funerale
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
camera ardente
mortuary

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹi/ adj
funebre funerario
relating to a funeral

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ adj
funereo funebre funerario mortuario
relating to a funeral

fungal /ˈfʌŋɡəl/ adj
fungino
of or pertaining to a fungus

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
fungo
any member of the kingdom Fungi

funicular n
funicolare
rail transit system

funiculus n
funicolo
cordlike structure
stalk

funk /fʌŋk/ n
funkulo
genre of popular music

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
imbuto
utensil used to guide poured liquids

funnel cake n
strauben
specialty baked good

funnel cloud n
nube ad imbuto
tapering cloud

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ adj
divertente buffo buffa esilarante
amusing; comical
strano inconsueto
strange; unusual

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ n
scherzo
joke

fur /fɚ/ /fɜː(ɹ)/ [fɜ̝ː] n
pelliccia vello
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick
pelliccia
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing

fur coat n
pelliccia
coat made of animal fur

fur seal n
otaria orsina
marine mammal

furan n
furano
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

furanic adj
furanico

furfural /ˈfɝfjəˌɹæl/ /ˈfɝfəˌɹæl/ n
furfurale
A derivative of furan

furious /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
furioso arrabbiato

furl /fɝl/ v
ammainare chiudere
to lower, roll up and secure something

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
licenza
leave of absence

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
bruciatore caldaia
device for heating a building
fornace bruciatore caldaia
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
fornire
to supply

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ n
mobilio
large movable items

furore /fjʊəˈɹɔːɹi/ /ˈfjʊəɹɚ/ n
furore
uproar

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ n
pellicciaio
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furrier's n
pellicceria
shop

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
ruga
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face
solco
trench cut in the soil

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ adv
ulteriormente
in addition to

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/ adv
inoltre
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ [ˈfɜːɾɪv] [ˈfɝ.ɽɪv] adj
furtivo
stealthy

fury /ˈfjʊəɹi/ /ˈfjʊɹi/ n
furia
extreme anger

fuse /fjuːz/ n
miccia
cord
miccia detonatore innesco
device igniting charge
fusibile
device preventing overloading of a circuit

fuse /fjuːz/ v
fondersi
intransitive: to melt together
fondere
transitive: to melt together

fuselage /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
fusoliera
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusible adj
bassofondente fondibile fusibile
able to be fused

fusil n
fuso
heraldic feature
fucile
weapon

fusilli /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fusillo
pasta

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
fusione
act of melting something by heating it
merging of elements into a union
nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine
lipid bilayers merging their hydrophobic core
result of the hybridation of two genes

fuss /fʌs/ n
baccano chiasso rumore
a complaint or noise
entusiasmo scalpore
an exhibition of affection or admiration
confusione daffare trambusto
excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something

fuss /fʌs/ v
affannarsi agitarsi scalmanarsi
to be very worried or excited about something, often too much
agitarsi scocciare seccare
to fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
maniacale puntiglioso schizzinoso
particular about details

fustian /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ n
fustagno
a kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff

fustigate v
fustigare
hit someone with a club

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ adj
futile
incapable of producing results

futility n
futilità
quality of being futile

futon /ˈfutɑn/ /ˈfuːtɒn/ n
futon
a Japanese cushion for meditation
futon materasso giapponese
thin mattress placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame

futsal n
calcetto
form of soccer

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ n
centina forcameli razza slongatori stamenale staminale
curved rib-like timbers

futtock plate n
riggia
Futtock plate

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ adj
futuro avvenire
having to do with or occurring in the future

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ n
futuro avvenire
something that will happen in moments yet to come
avvenire futuro
the time ahead

future perfect n
futuro anteriore

future tense n
futuro futuro anteriore futuro semplice
time form of a verb

futurism n
futurismo
art movement

futurist adj
futuristico futuribile
advanced so far beyond that which is current as to appear to be from the future

futurist n
futurista
adherent to the principles of futurism

fynbos n
fynbos
fynbos

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ n
gabardine
type of woolen cloth

gabbro /ˈɡabɹəʊ/ n
gabbro
igneous rock

gadabout n
saltafossi
someone who restlessly moves from place to place seeking amusement or the companionship of others

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ n
aggeggio
any device or machine

gadolinium /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ n
gadolinio
chemical element

gadwall n
canapiglia
a common and widespread dabbling duck

gaff /ɡæf/ n
crocco fiocina uncino
handle with a hook

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
gaffe errore figuraccia sproposito topica
a foolish error, especially one made in public

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ n
responsabile luci
chief lighting technician
caposquadra
foreman
anziano vecchio
old man

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
bavaglio
device to restrain speech
scenetta trovata
joke or prank

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
imbavagliare
To restrain someone's speech

gaga adj
pazzo
crazy

gaiety /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ n
gaiezza
state of being happy

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
guadagno profitto
act of gaining
guadagno
factor by which signal is multiplied
guadagno lucro profitto
what one gains (profit)

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
acquisire guadagnare
acquire
aumentare guadagnare mettere su peso
put on weight

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
contraddire
to contradict something said

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
andatura
horse's way of moving
andamento camminata portamento postura
manner of walking

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ n
ghette
covering for the ankle and instep

gaiwan n
gaiwan

gala /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ adj
gala
festive

galactagogic adj
galattagogo

galactagogue /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/ /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/ n
galattagogo
substance that induces lactation

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
galattico
relating to a/the galaxy

galactically adv
galatticamente
with regard to galaxies

galactogen n
galattogeno
class of polysaccharides

galactomannan n
galattomannano
any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums

galactorrhea n
galattorrea
lactation unassociated with childbirth

galactose n
galattosio
the monosaccharide

galactosemia n
galattosemia
genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize galactose properly

galacturonic acid n
acido galatturonico
carboxylic acid

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
galanga
any of several plants of the ginger family

galantine /ˈɡaləntiːn/ n
galantina
cold meat dish

galaxy /ˈɡaləksi/ /ˈɡæləksi/ n
galassia
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc

galbanum n
galbano
bitter, aromatic resin or gum, extracted from plants of the genus Ferula

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
burrasca brezza folata fortunale ventata vento forte
meteorology: a very strong wind
scoppio esplosione
outburst of laughter

galectin n
galectina
lectin that binds galactosides

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
selacofobia
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
galla
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants

gall bladder n
cistifellea
pear-shaped organ that stores bile

gallant /ɡəˈlænt/ /ɡəˈlɑnt/ /ˈɡælənt/ adj
valoroso
brave, valiant
cavaliere galante gentiluomo
honourable

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ adj
galante
polite and attentive to ladies

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ n
damerino
(dated) fashionable young man

gallantry n
galanteria
courage

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ n
galeone
large sailing ship

gallerist n
gallerista
the owner or operator of an art gallery

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
galleria balconata loggia palchetto
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium
galleria
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art
galleria porticato portico
roofed promenade along the wall of a building

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
cambusa
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft
galera galea
ship propelled primarily by oars

galley slave n
galeotto
slave in a galley

gallicolous adj
gallicolo

gallimaufry /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/ n
zibaldone
Hash of various kinds of meats

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
gallio
chemical element

gallium arsenide n
arseniuro di gallio
binary compound of gallium and arsenic, GaAs

galloon /ɡəˈluːn/ n
gallone
A braided trimming

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ n
galoppo
fastest gait of a horse

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galoppare
to ride at a galloping pace

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
patibolo forca
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging

gallows bird n
pendaglio da forca
person who deserves to be hanged

gallows humor n
risata verde humor patibolare
comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of a perfectly hopeless situation

gallstone n
calcolosi biliare
small, hard object, that sometimes forms in the gall bladder

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
a bizzeffe a gogo a iosa a manetta a profusione in abbondanza
in abundance

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
galoscia
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
galvanico
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric

galvanically adv
galvanicamente
in galvanic manner

galvanism /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ n
galvanismo
chemical generation of electricity
therapeutic use of electricity

galvanization n
galvanizzazione
the process of galvanizing

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanizzare
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
to coat with rust-resistant zinc
galvanizzare elettrizzare incitare spingere spronare stimolare
to shock or stimulate into sudden activity

galvanometer n
galvanometro
device to detect electric current

gambeson /ˈɡæm.bɨ.sən/ n
giaco
armor

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
gambetto
chess move

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
scommessa
a risk undertaken with a potential gain

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
rischiare
(transitive) to risk something for potential gain
scommettere
to play risky games for monetary gain
to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome

gambling n
gioco d'azzardo giochi d'azzardo
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance

gamboge /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
gommagutta
resin of the gamboge tree
deep yellow colour

game /ɡeɪm/ n
gioco
particular instance of playing a game; match
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
selvaggina cacciagione
wild animals hunted for food

game bag n
carniere
bag for game

game of chance n
gioco d'azzardo
game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
gioco terminato
message

game show n
gioco teletrasmesso

game theory n
teoria dei giochi
mathematical study of strategic situations

gamekeeper n
guardacaccia guardiacaccia
person employed to maintain the game

gameplay /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/ n
giocabilità
a player's gaming experience

gamer /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
videogiocatore videogiocatrice
person who plays video games

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
gamete
reproductive cell

gametophyte n
gametofito
plant which produces gametes

gamey adj
selvatico
having the smell, taste and texture of game

gamification n
ludicizzazione
use of gameplay

gamin /ˈɡæmɪn/ n
derelitto disadattato ragazzo di strada senzatetto vagabondo
homeless boy; street urchin

gamma /ˈɡæmə/ n
gamma
the name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet

gamma function n
funzione Gamma funzione Gamma di Eulero
function which generalizes the notion of a factorial

gamopetalous adj
gamopetalo
Having fused petals

gamosepalous adj
gamosepalo
having unified sepals

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ n
gamma

ganache /ɡəˈnɑːʃ/ n
crema ganache

gander /ɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
occhiata
(slang) a look
oca
a fool, simpleton
oca maschio
a male goose

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
ghenga masnada orda
a company of persons
banda masnada
criminal group with a common background
banda cricca ganga torma
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection

gang rape n
stupro di gruppo violenza collettiva
rape by a number of people

ganglial adj
gangliare
pertaining to a ganglion

gangling adj
allampanato
awkwardly tall and thin

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ adj
allampanato spilungone
tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ n
cancrena
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ n
gangster delinquente mafioso malvivente
street gang member

gangue /ɡæŋ/ n
ganga
earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore

gangway interjection
fate largo pista
make way

gangway n
largo
clear path through a crowd
barcarizzo
nautical: passage on upper deck
nautical: passage through the side of a ship
corridoio
passageway
palanca passerella scalandrone
temporary bridge
ballatoio palanca passerella
temporary plank bridge, path, or passageway

gannet /ˈɡanɪt/ n
sula
sea bird

gantry n
incastellatura
framework of steel bars bridging over something

gap /ɡæp/ n
breccia apertura fessura passaggio
opening allowing passage or entrance
breccia buco fessura passaggio
opening made by breaking or parting
fessura interruzione spazio vuoto
opening that implies a breach or defect
spazio vuoto
vacant space or time

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
spalancare
to open the mouth wide

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɪdʒ/ n
garage
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc.
officina meccanica
place where cars are serviced and repaired

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ n
covone
wheat sheaf

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
spazzatura immondizia rifiuti
waste material

garbage can n
bidone dell'immondizia secchio delle immondizie
waste receptacle

garbage collection n
nettezza urbana
service for transporting household garbage

garbage collector n
netturbino operatore ecologico spazzino
worker

garbanzo /ɡɑɹˈbɑnzoʊ/ n
cece
edible pulse

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ n
orto
a vegetable garden
giardino pubblico parco giardino
gardens with public access
giardino
piece of land outside with flowers and plants
grounds at the front or back of a house
foresta
slang: the pubic hair

garden balsam n
balsamina begliuomini
Impatiens balsamina

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
crescione nasturzio d'orto
the leafy plant

garden dormouse n
quercino
rodent

garden gnome n
nano da giardino
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament

garden path n
vialetto
path in a garden

gardener n
giardiniere giardiniera
one who gardens

gardenia n
gardenia
tree or shrub of the genus Gardenia

gardening n
giardinaggio
the care of a garden

garganey n
marzaiola
duck

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.tʃu.ən/ adj
gargantuesco gigantesco
huge
gargantuesco
of the giant Gargantua or his appetite

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
gargolla gargouille
carved grotesque figure on a spout
gargolla
decorative figure on a building

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
appariscente chiassoso pacchiano sgargiante vistoso
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
aglio
plant

garlic bread n
pane all'aglio
bread topped with garlic

garlic press n
spremiaglio
ustensil

garlicky /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ adj
agliaceo
tasting or smelling of garlic

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
vestito abito capo indumento
single item of clothing

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
granaio
granary

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
granato granata
mineral

garnett n
garnettatrice
machine

garnett v
garnettare
remove foreign material from textile fibre

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ n
guarnizione

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ v
guarnire
decorare adornare guarnire
to decorate with ornamental appendages
fornire
to furnish; to supply
abbellire ornare
to ornament

garrigue n
gariga
vegetation

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ n
guarnigione caserma
post
guarnigione
troops

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ adj
garrulo
excessively or tiresomely talkative

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
giarrettella giarrettiera
band around leg

garter snake n
serpente giarrettiera
snake of the genus Thamnophis

gas /ɡæs/ n
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
(US) gas in digestion
benzina
fuel

gas chamber n
camera a gas
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas

gas cylinder n
bombola
cylindrical vessel

gas dynamics n
gasdinamica

gas meter n
contatore del gas misuratore del gas
a meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main

gas pipeline n
gasdotto
a gas pipeline

gas plant n
dittamo frassinella limonella
Dictamnus albus

gas pump n
distributore di benzina
device at a gas station that dispenses gasoline

gas station n
stazione di servizio distributore
an establishment which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car

gas tank n
serbatoio della benzina
fuel tank

gasholder n
gasometro

gasify v
gassificare
to convert into gas

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
guarnizione
mechanical seal

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.lin/ n
benzina
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
tirata di sigaretta
A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper)
anelito rantolo
A short, sudden intake of breath

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
ansimare boccheggiare rantolare
to breathe laboriously or convulsively
restare a bocca aperta restare senza fiato trattenere il fiato
to draw in the breath suddenly

gassy /ˈɡæsi/ adj
gasosa gasoso gassosa gassoso
containing gas
gassosa gassoso
of a beverage: containing dissolved gas

gastrectomy n
gastrectomia
surgical removal of the stomach

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
gastrico
Of or relating to the stomach

gastric acid n
succo gastrico
acidic secretion of the stomach

gastritis n
gastrite
inflammation of the lining of the stomach

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ /ˈɡæstɹəʊ-/ prefix
gastro-
meaning food
meaning stomach

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ n
gastrocnemio
muscle at the back of the calf

gastroduodenal adj
gastroduodenale
relating to the stomach and duodenum

gastrodynia n
gastrodinia

gastroenteritis n
gastroenterite
inflammation

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastrointestinale
of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines

gastrology n
gastrologia
scientific study of the stomach

gastronomic adj
gastronomico
of or pertaining to gastronomy

gastronomically adv
gastronomicamente
from the perspective of gastronomy

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
gastronomia
study of the relationship between food and culture

gastroscope n
gastroscopio
form of endoscope

gastroscopy n
gastroscopia
examination of esophagus, stomach and dodenum

gastrotomy n
gastrotomia
incision into the stomach

gastrovascular adj
gastrovascolare
with a digestive and a circulatory function

gastrulation n
gastrulazione
stage of embryo development

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
cancello
door-like structure outside
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall

gateau n
torta
rich, iced cake

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ n
arricciatura
a pucker

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
raccogliersi
to bring parts of a whole closer
cogliere collezionare radunarsi
to bring together; to collect
dedurre presumere presupporre
to infer or conclude
arricciare
—sewing: to add pleats or folds to a piece of cloth
accumulare ammassare ammucchiare
—to accumulate over time
bottinare raccogliere
—to harvest

gatherer n
coglitore
person who gathers things

gathering /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/ n
quaderno
bookbinding: group of sheets
raduno incontro
get-together, social function
gruppo
group of people or things

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
vistoso appariscente chiassoso pacchiano sgargiante
very showy or ornamented

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ n
calibro
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge
seminorma
a semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space
scartamento
distance between the rails of a railway

gaugino n
fotino
particles

gaultherin n
gaulterina

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
scheletrico allampanato emaciato macilento ossuto smagrito
lean, angular and bony

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
guanto di armatura
protective armor for the hands

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
garza
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing
tessuto
thin fabric with open weave

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
effemminato
behaving in a way associated with females
allegro gaio
festive, bright, colorful
allegro allegra felice gaia gaio lieta
happy, joyful and lively
gay omosessuale
homosexual
gay finocchio
typical of homosexual appearance

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
gay
homosexual person, especially male

gaze /ɡeɪz/ n
occhiata
A fixed look

gaze /ɡeɪz/ v
contemplare fissare osservare
guardare puntare gli occhi volgere lo sguardo
To stare at
fissare
To stare intently or earnestly

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
gazebo
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
gazzella
antelope

gazette /ɡəˈzɛt/ n
gazzetta
newspaper

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
marcia
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears
ingranaggio
a wheel with grooves
attrezzo equipaggiamento parafernalia
equipment or paraphernalia
cambio
motor car transmission

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
ingranare
to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio

gear change n
cambio
mechanism which changes gears in a car

gear down v
demoltiplicare
arrangement of gears

gear lever n
leva del cambio
lever used to change gears

gear wheel n
ruota dentata
wheel with a toothed rim

gearbox n
scatola del cambio
train of gears

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
geco
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

gee /dʒiː/ interjection
alla faccia cribbio osteria perbacco
exclamation of surprise or pleasure

gee /dʒiː/ /ɡiː/ n
gi
name of the letter G, g

geek /ɡiːk/ n
geek hacker smanettone
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers
maniaco
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby

geez /dʒiːz/ /ɡiːz/ interjection
accidenti
An exclamation denoting surprise or frustration

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
capo
informal address to a male
vecchiaccio vecchio rincoglionito
informal: old person, especially male
tizio
male person

gegenschein /ˈɡeɪ.ɡən.ˌʃaɪn/ n
gegenschein

gel /dʒɛl/ n
gel
suspension of solid in liquid
any gel for a particular cosmetic use

gelatinous adj
gelatinoso
jelly-like

gelato /dʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ n
gelato gelato all'italiana gelato italiano
Italian-style ice cream

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
castrone
castrated male horse

gelicolous adj
gelicolo

gelid /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
freddo gelato gelido ghiacciato
very cold; icy

gellan gum n
goma di gellano
gum

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
chicca gemma perla
precious or highly valued thing or person
gemma pietra preziosa
precious stone

geminal adj
geminale

gemmiparous adj
gemmiparo
that reproduces by means of buds

gemsbok n
orice gazella
a large African antelope of the Oryx genus

gemstone /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
gemma pietra preziosa
a gem

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ n
agente di polizia carabiniere gendarme poliziotto
any policeman
gendarme
member of the gendarmerie

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
gendarmeria carabinieri
military body charged with police duties

gender /ˈdʒɛndə/ /ˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
sesso
biological sex
genere
division, class, kind
identification as a man, a woman, or something else
genere sesso
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns

gene /dʒiːn/ n
gene
unit of heredity

gene expression n
espressione genica
transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA

genealogical adj
genealogico
of or relating to genealogy

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
genealogista
person who studies or practises genealogy, expert in genealogy

genealogy /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ n
genealogia
study and recording of descents
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
record or table of such descent

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ adj
generale
involving every part or member, not specific or particular
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class
of a person: pre-eminent
widespread, common

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ n
generale
military rank

general anesthesia n
narcosi
a type of anesthesia that causes loss of sensation to the whole body, usually to the point of unconsciousness

general classification n
classifica generale
standings in a bicycle race

general election n
elezioni generali
election held at regular intervals

general partnership n
società in nome collettivo
type of partnership

general practitioner n
medico di famiglia medico di medicina generale
physician who provides primary care; family doctor

general public n
pubblico generale
members of the public who have no special role

general relativity n
relatività generale
theory in physics

general staff n
stato maggiore
officers in charge of army

general strike n
sciopero generale
work stoppage

generalissimo n
generalissimo
supreme commander

generality n
generalità

generalize v
generalizzare
to infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles

generally /d͡ʒɛnɹəliː/ adv
di solito in genere
as a rule; usually
generalmente in genere
popularly or widely
a grandi linee in generale
without reference to specific details

generate /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/ v
generare

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
generazione
origination by some process; formation
single step in the succession of natural descent
act of generating or begetting; procreation
period of around thirty years

generation gap n
gap generazionale
disconnect between generations

generational adj
generazionale
of, pertaining to, or changing over generations

generationally adv
generazionalmente
with regard to the generations

generator n
generatore
apparatus: electrical generator

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsɪti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
generosità atto di generoso
a generous act
generosità
acting generously
nobiltà d'animo
good breeding; nobility of stock
abbondanza magnanimità
the trait of being more than adequate
generosità magnanimità abnegazione bontà
the trait of being willing to donate

generous /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
abbondante
large, ample
magnanimo
noble in behaviour, magnanimous
generoso
willing to give and share unsparingly

genet /ˈdʒɛn.ɪt/ n
genetta
mammal of the genus Genetta
genet
(biology) group of genetically identical individuals

genetic [d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk] adj
genetico
relating to genetics or genes

genetic algorithm n
algoritmo genetico
search heuristic

genetic code n
codice genetico
rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins

genetic drift n
deriva genetica
overall shift of allele distribution in an isolated population

genetic engineering n
ingegneria genetica
practice or science of genetic modification

genetic programming n
programmazione genetica
search heuristic

geneticist n
genetista
scientist who studies genes

genetics /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
genetica
branch of biology

genic adj
genico
relating to, produced by, or being a gene

genie /ˈdʒiː.ni/ n
genio
a fictional magical being

genital /ˈdʒɛnətəl/ adj
genitale
of, or relating to biological reproduction
of, or relating to the genitalia

genitalia /ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/ n
genitali organi di riproduzione parti intime
genitals or sex organs

genitive n
caso genitivo genitivo
inflection pattern

genito- prefix
genito-
relating to the genitals

genitofemoral adj
genitofemorale
pertaining to the genital organs and the thigh

genitourinary adj
genitourinario
relating to the genital and urinary systems

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
ghenizah
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
genocidio
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genome /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ n
genoma
complete genetic information of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ n
genotipo
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic

genotypic adj
genotipico
pertaining to a genotype

genotypical adj
genotipico
of or relating to genotype

genre /(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ n
genere
kind; type; sort

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ n
gens
legally defined unit of Roman society

gentian /ˈdʒɛn(t)ʃən/ n
genziana
Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae
The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
gentile
non-Jewish

gentle /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ adj
gentile
tender and amiable

gentleman /ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈdʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
gentiluomo galantuomo
man of breeding
signori signore
polite form of address to men
signore
polite term for a man

gentlemanliness n
galanteria
gentlemanly behaviour

gentleness /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ n
dolcezza mansuetudine delicatezza garbo
being gentle

gently /ˈdʒɛntli/ adv
blandamente delicatamente dolcemente gentilmente soavemente sordamente
in a gentle manner

gentoo penguin n
pinguino papua
penguin

gentrification /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
gentrificazione
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

gentrify v
gentrificare
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes

genuflect /ˈdʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
essere genuflesso genuflettersi
to behave in a servile manner
genuflettere
to bend the knee, as in servitude or worship

genuflection n
genuflessione
the act of genuflecting, in the sense of bowing down

genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
genuino
real, authentic

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ n
genere
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species
taxon at this rank
topological invariant

geo- prefix
geo-
Earth

geo-blocking n
geoblocco

geobotany n
corologia fitogeografia
the branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species

geocentric /ˌdʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geocentrico
having Earth at center

geocentrism n
geocentrismo
belief that Earth is the center of the universe

geochemistry n
geochimica
branch of chemistry

geochronology n
geocronologia
any one of the methods by which the age of different samples of rock can be determined

geoclimatic adj
geoclimatico

geode /ˈdʒiːəʊd/ n
geode drusa
hollow stone with crystals on the inside wall

geodesic adj
geodetico

geodesic dome n
cupola geodetica
a domed structure

geodesist n
geodeta
person who works with or studies geodetics

geoenvironmental adj
geoambientale

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ˌɡlɪf/ n
geoglifo
Large-scale drawing

geognostic /dʒɪəɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
geognostico

geognostical adj
geognostico

geographer n
geografo geografa
a specialist in geography

geographic adj
geografico
pertaining to geography
determined by geography

geographic information system n
sistema informativo geografico
an electronic system

geographically adv
geograficamente
in a geographical manner

geography /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
geografia
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ n
geoide
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation

geolithological adj
geolitologico
study of the distribution of forms of stone

geolocalization n
geolocalizzazione

geolocate v
geolocalizzare
to use GPS to provide map coordinates

geolocation n
geolocalizzazione
the identification of geographic location

geologic /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ adj
geologico
relating to geology

geologic joint n
diaclasi
a fracture in rock

geologically adv
geologicamente
as part of a geologic process

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
geologo
person skilled at geology

geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ /dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
geologia
the study of the earth

geomagnetic adj
geomagnetico
of or pertaining to geomagnetism

geomagnetism n
geomagnetismo
magnetism of the Earth

geometer /dʒiˈɑm.ə.tɚ/ /dʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tə/ n
geometra
geometry mathematician

geometric /ˌdʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
geometrico
of or relating to geometry

geometric progression n
progressione geometrica
sequence

geometric series n
serie geometrica
infinite series of terms in geometric progression

geometrically adv
geometricamente
in a geometric manner

geometry /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/ /dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ n
geometria
branch of mathematics
type of geometry
spatial attributes

geomorphological adj
geomorfologico
pertaining to geomorphology

geomorphology n
geomorfologia
the study of landforms

geopedological adj
geopedologico

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
geofisico
of or pertaining to geophysics

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofisica
branch of earth science

geopolitically adv
geopoliticamente
according to geopolitics

geopolitics n
geopolitica
the study of the effects of geography on international politics

georeferencing n
georeferenziazione

geostationary adj
geostazionario
fixed distance orbit

geotechnical /ˌdʒioʊˈtɛknɪkəl/ /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl/ adj
geotecnico
related to the soil

geothermal adj
geotermale geotermico
pertaining to heat energy

geothermoelectric adj
geotermoelettrico
describing electric power derived from a geothermal source

geotropism /dʒiˈːɑtɹɒpɪzəm/ n
geotropismo
reduced photograph

gephyrophobia n
gefirofobia
fear of crossing bridges

geranium adj
geranio
color

geranium n
geranio
colour
geranio pelargonio
common name for Pelargoniums
geranio geranio perenne
cranesbill

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈdʒɝbl̩/ n
gerbillo ratto delle sabbie
small rodent

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ n
antilope giraffa gazzella giraffa gerenuk gherenuc
Litocranius walleri

geriatrics n
geriatria
branch of medicine dealing with the elderly

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
germe
mass of cells
germe microbo
pathogenic microorganism

germ plasm n
germoplasma
cytoplasm of germ cells

germander n
camedrio
mint plant of genus Teucrium

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
germano
germanium tetrahydride

germanium /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
germanio
chemical element

germanophilia n
germanofilia
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany

geronto- prefix
geronto-

gerontocrat /dʒəˈɹɒntəkɹat/ n
gerontocrata

gerontology n
gerontologia
branch of science

gerontophilia n
gerontofilia
sexual attraction

gerund /ˈdʒɛɹənd/ n
gerundio
verb form functioning as a verbal noun
verb form functioning as an adverb

gesso /ˈdʒɛsəʊ/ n
gesso
mixture

gestate v
gestare
to carry offspring in the uterus

gestation /dʒesˈteɪʃən/ n
gestazione
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gestatorial chair n
sedia gestatoria

gesticulation n
gesticolio
act of gesticulating

gesturality n
gestualità

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ n
gesto
motion of the limbs or body
act or remark

get /ɡɛt/ v
essere
colloquial: to be
mettere
to adopt, assume (a position)
diventare divenire
to become
far diventare
to cause to become
trasportare
to fetch
ottenere
to obtain
ricevere
to receive

get a grip v
datti una calmata
to relax; to calm down; to stop being angry

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
controbattere profferire parola
to break into or participate in a conversation

get across v
attraversare
to cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other

get away v
allontanarsi andarsene staccare
to journey (to), especially on holiday
venire via
to move away (from)
sfuggire
to slip from one's control
allontanarsi
to take a break from one's present circumstances

get away with v
cavarsela
avoid doing work
cavarsela farla franca
to escape punishment for

get back at v
vendicarsi
to retaliate

get by v
sbarcare il lunario tirare avanti
subsist

get by the balls v
tenere per le palle
to have complete controle over someone

get down to brass tacks v
darsi da fare darsi una mossa entrare nei dettagli rimboccarsi le maniche venire al sodo
deal with the important details

get drunk v
ubriacarsi
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol
ubriacare
transitive; to make drunk

get fucked interjection
fatti fottere
go away, get lost

get high v
drogarsi farsi
get high

get lost interjection
vattene!
Go away!

get lost v
perdersi
become lost

get married v
sposarsi
become married to each other
sposarsi accasarsi mettere su famiglia
become married to someone

get off v
scendere
to disembark from
arrapare eccitare
to excite, arouse
fare sesso scopare
to experience sexual pleasure
riaddormentarsi riprendere sonno
to fall asleep
cavarsela
to incur only mild consequences
spostare
to move (something) from being on (something else)
scendere lasciar perdere mollare
to move from being on top of (something)
smettere
to stop touching or interfering with something or someone

get off one's chest v
aprirsi rivelarsi sfogarsi togliersi un peso dallo stomaco
to relieve oneself by talking to someone

get on v
invecchiare
to become old

get on someone's nerves v
dare sui nervi far venire il latte alle ginocchia far venire la mosca al naso stare sui nervi
annoy or irritate

get one's act together v
darsi da fare
become serious and organized

get one's finger out v
muovere il culo
stop delaying

get one's knickers in a twist /ˈɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪkəz ɪn ə ˈtwɪst/ /ˈɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪkɚz ɪn ə ˈtwɪst/ v
indispettire innervosire irritare scombussolare scontentare turbare
To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.

get one's money's worth v
spendere bene
receive good value in a transaction

get out of Dodge v
togliersi dalle palle

get over v
superare
to forget, and move on
superare vincere
to overcome

get rid of v
eliminare liberarsi sbarazzar
remove

get the better of v
prendere il sopravento
to overwhelm or overcome

get the hang of v
saperla lunga
to learn to handle with some skill

get through v
farcela superare
to overcome

get to the point v
venire al dunque venire al punto venire al sodo
State directly

get up v
levarsi
radunare raggruppare riunire
to bring together
elevarsi formarsi
to grow stronger
elevarsi ergersi
to move to standing position
alzarsi
to rise from one's bed
to move in an upwards direction

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
alzarsi con il piede sbagliato essere corrucciato essere imbronciato essere immusonito
to feel irritable without a particular reason

get wise v
mangiare la foglia
(slang) to see through deceit

getaway n
fuga
means of escape
vacation or destination

getter /ˈɡɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɛtə/ n
getter
absorbing material

getting /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/ [ˈɡeʔɪŋ] [ˈɡɛɾɪŋ] n
ottenere ottenimento

geyser /ˈɡaɪzə/ /ˈɡaɪzɚ/ n
geyser
boiling spring

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
terribile orribile obbrobrioso pessimo
extremely bad
agghiacciante spaventoso terrificante
horrifyingly shocking

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
cetriolino
small cucumber

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ n
ghetto
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated
area of a city where people of another ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡəʊst/ /ɡʰoʊst/ n
ombra
faint shadowy semblance
fantasma spettro spirito apparizione simulacro anima
spirit appearing after death

ghost bike n
bici fantasma

ghost goal n
gol fantasma
apparent goal

ghost story n
racconto dell'orrore
story about ghosts

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
città fantasma
town which has become deserted

ghosthunter n
acchiappafantasmi
person who tries to track down ghosts

ghostly /ˈɡoʊstli/ adj
fantasmatico spettrale spiritico
pertaining to ghosts

ghostwriter n
ghostwriter scrittore ombra
professional writer for another person

ghoul /ɡuːl/ n
ghoul gula
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
grelina
peptide hormone that increases appetite

gianduja /dʒanˈduːjə/ /ˌdʒɑnˈdujə/ n
gianduia gianduja
Piedmontese chocolate preparation

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ n
gigante
luminous star
Greek mythological creature
gigante colosso
mythical human
colosso gigante
very tall person

giant otter n
lontra gigante
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant panda n
panda gigante
mammal

giantess /ˈdʒaɪəntɛs/ n
gigantessa
female giant

giaour /ˈdʒaʊə/ n
giaurro
infidel

gibberish /ˈdʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
baggianata borbottio corbelleria farfuglio
unintelligible speech or writing

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ n
gibbone
small ape

gibbous moon n
gibbosa calante gibbosa crescente
lunar phase

giblets /ˈdʒɪbləts/ n
frattaglie rigaglie
the organs of poultry

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ interjection
arri
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
dono talento
a talent or natural ability
dono regalo presente
something given to another voluntarily, without charge
dono
something received incidentally, without effort

gift /ɡɪft/ v
donare regalare
(transitive) to give as a gift

gift card n
buono acquisto buono regalo
a card issued by retailers

gift of the gab n
il dono della parlantina
ability to talk readily

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
arpione
forked spear
esibizione
performing engagement by a musical group
calesse
two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
giga
shortening of gigabyte

gigametre n
gigametro
a distance of 1,000,000 kilometres

gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantesco
very large

gigantism n
gigantismo
quality or state of being gigantic

gigantomachy /dʒaɪɡænˈtɒməki/ n
gigantomachia
uprising of the Giants against the Olympian gods

gigawatt n
gigawatt
10⁹ watts

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ v
ridacchiare
laugh

giggles n
ridarella risarella
attack of giggling

gigolo /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ n
accompagnatore ballerino
hired escort or dancing partner
gigolò mantenuto
male having sexual relationships for money

gild /ɡɪld/ v
abbellire adornare
to adorn
indorare dorare
to cover with a thin layer of gold
indorare
to give a bright or pleasing aspect to

gild the lily /ˈɡɪld ðə ˈlɪli/ v
infronzolare
to add superfluous attributes
agghindare azzimare infronzolare
to improve unnecessarily

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
dorato
having the color or quality of gold

gilder /ˈɡɪldə(r)/ n
doratore
one who gilds

gill /ɡɪl/ n
branchia
breathing organ of fish
lamella
mushroom organ

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ n
doratura indorato
gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding

gimel n
ghimel
Semitic letter

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
succhiello
tool

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ v
succhiellare
To pierce or bore holes (as if using a gimlet)

gimme a five v
batti cinque!
request for high five

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ n
stratagemma
clever ploy or strategy
trucco
trick or a device

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ v
truccare
to rig or set up with a trick or device

gin rummy n
gin rummy
card game

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ n
testarossa pel di carota
person with reddish-brown hair
zenzero
plant
spice

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚbɹɛd/ n
gingerbread stile gingerbread
architectural style
pan di zenzero pan di spezie
type of cake

gingerbread man n
omino di pan di spezie omino di pan di zenzero
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn.dʒəɹ.li/ adv
cautamente
gently

gingersnap n
biscotto allo zenzero
type of biscuit seasoned with ginger

gingivectomy n
gengivectomia
gingivectomy

gingivitis /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ n
gengivite
inflammation of the gums

ginning n
ginnatura sgranatura
the act of removing seeds from cotton

ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
enorme
very large

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
giraffa
mammal

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
allaciare legare
to bind with a flexible rope or cord
cingere cinturare circondare
to encircle with, or as if with a belt

girder /ɡɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ n
trave putrella
main horizontal support in a building

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
busto cintura corsetto fascia
belt
cintura
line of greatest circumference of a diamond

girl /ˈɡɛəl/ /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɝl/ /ˈɡɵːl/ n
ragazza bambina
young female person

girl group n
girl group
pop group made up of young women

girl next door n
acqua e sapone
regular girl

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
amica amica del cuore
a female friend
fidanzata ragazza donna
a female partner in a romantic relationship

giro /ˈdʒaɪɹəʊ/ n
giroconto
type of transfer of funds

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ n
calibro
graph theory
circonferenza
the distance measured around an object

gisarme n
giusarma
a type of polearm

gist /dʒɪst/ n
essenza sostanza succo
the most essential part

give /ɡɪv/ v
dare
transfer the possession of something to someone else

give 110% v
dare il massimo
make the maximum possible effort

give a bad name v
disprezzare perdere rispetto
to lose respect for something/someone

give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime proverb
dai un pesce ad un uomo e lo sfami per un giorno;insegna ad un uomo a pescare e lo sfami per sempre
more worthwhile to teach someone than do it for them

give a shit v
fottersene fregarsene importarsene un cazzo sbattersene
to (not) care

give away v
dare via regalare
to make a gift of something

give back v
rendere
return

give birth v
partorire dare alla luce nascere venire al mondo
produce new life

give head v
spompinare
slang: to perform oral sex on another person

give him enough rope and he'll hang himself proverb
dare corda sufficiente per impiccarsi
proverb

give in v
cedere
to collapse or fall
arrendersi
to relent or yield

give it up v
un applauso un grande applauso
welcome onto stage }}

give me v
dammi datemi mi dia
expression of preference

give off v
emettere
to emit

give someone a piece of one's mind v
cazziare dirne quattro esprimere il proprio disappunto rabbuffare
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction; to rebuke

give someone five v
battere il cinque dare il cinque
to slap someone's hand

give the finger v
mostrare il dito medio
make an obscene gesture

give up v
abbandonare darla su rinunciare
abandon
arrendersi
admit defeat
surrender
perdere la speranza rassegnarsi
lose hope
darla su desistere rassegnarsi rinunciare
stop, quit, desist

give up the ghost v
rendere l'anima esalare l'ultimo respiro
to die

give way v
cedere posto fare posto lasciare posto
to be followed by
cedere cadere collassare
to collapse or break under physical stress
cedere il passo dare la precedenza
to give precedence to other road users
cedere darla su darla vinta
to yield to persistent persuasion

give-away shop n
freeshop
shop

given name n
nome
name chosen for a child by its parents

given that conjunction
dal momento che dato che
in consideration of the fact that

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
coso cosa cose cosi
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzəɹd/ n
ventriglio
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
ghiacciaio
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glaciologist n
glaciologa glaciologo
one who studies glaciers

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/ n
glaciologia
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
lieto
pleased, happy, satisfied

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
rallegrare
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
radura
open space in the woods

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
gladiatore
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal

gladiatrix n
gladiatrice
female gladiator

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
gladiolo
plant

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
volentieri
willingly, certainly
in a glad manner

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ n
sguardo guardata occhiata sbirciata scorsa
a brief or cursory look

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ v
lambire radere rasentare sfiorare
to graze a surface
dare un'occhiata occhieggiare sbirciare
to look briefly at something

glancing /ˈɡlɑːnsɪŋ/ adj
radente
making superficial contact

gland /ɡlænd/ n
ghiandola
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance
secretory structure on the surface of an organ

glanderous adj
morvoso

glanders n
morva
disease

glandular adj
ghiandolare
pertaining to a gland or glands

glandulous adj
glanduloso
glandular

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
glande
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛəɹ/ n
frecciata
a stare
bagliore lampo
light

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
evidente lampante ovvio palese
blatant, obvious

glaringly /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋli/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋli/ adv
palesemente
in a glaring manner

glasnost n
glasnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ n
bicchiere boccale
drinking vessel
vetro bicchiere
substance

glass harmonica n
armonica a bicchieri glassarmonica
a musical instrument

glass transition temperature n
temperatura di transizione vetrosa

glass wool n
lana di vetro
insulating material

glassblower n
buffatore
person skilled in the art of glassblowing

glassmaker n
vetraio

glassworks n
vetreria
a factory that produces glass

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ adj
vitreo
dull, expressionless
vetrato vitreo
of or like glass

glaucophane n
glaucofane
a blue amphibole mineral

glaucous /ˈɡlɑ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/ adj
glauco
of a pale green colour with a bluish-grey tinge

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
velatura
gelicidio
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain

glazed /ɡleɪzd/ adj
ghiacciato glassato smaltato vetrato vitreo
showing no liveliness

glean /ɡliːn/ v
raccattare raccogliere racimolare
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit
racimolare spigolare
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped

glee /ɡliː/ n
allegria gioia
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast

gleek /ɡliːk/ n
occhiata
enticing glance or look
pacchia
good fortune

gleek /ɡliːk/ v
prendere in giro
to jest, ridicule, or mock

glib /ɡlɪb/ adj
fluente loquace
having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
librarsi
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft
volteggiare
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
aliante veleggiatore
aircraft
volovelista
pilot

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ n
barlume filo
faint light
barlume
faint or remote possibility

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
occhiata
brief look

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
intravedere
see briefly

glioblastoma n
glioblastoma
fast-growing tumor of the brain

glioma /ɡlaɪˈəʊmə/ n
glioma
type of tumour

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ n
glitter
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy

gloaming /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊmɪŋ/ n
imbrunire
twilight

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
gongolare
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction

global warming n
riscaldamento globale
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
globalizzazione
process of becoming a more interconnected world

globalism n
globalismo
doctrine of globalization

globalist adj
globalista

globalize v
globalizzare
To make something global in scope

globally /ˈɡloʊbəli/ /ˈɡləʊbəli/ adv
globalmente
in all places
over the entire planet

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
globo
model of Earth
planet Earth

globe of the world n
globo terrestre

globetrotter n
giramondo
person who travels often to faraway places

globin /ˈɡləʊbɪn/ n
globina

globule /ˈɡlɑbjul/ /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ n
globulo
a small round particle of substance; a drop

globulin /ˈɡlɑbljəlɪn/ /ˈɡlɒbljʊlɪn/ n
globulina
protein

globus cruciger n
globo crucigero
royal symbol of power

glockenspiel /ˈɡlɑ.kn̩.ˌspil/ /ˈɡlɒk.n̩ˌspiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ n
campanelli
musical instrument

glomerular adj
glomerulare
Of or pertaining to a glomerulus

glomerulopathy n
glomerulopatia
disease

gloom /ɡlum/ n
buio oscurità tenebre
darkness, dimness or obscurity

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ adj
lugubre cupo
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy
tetro uggioso
imperfectly illuminated

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
glorificare
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone

glorious /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
glorioso
exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ n
gloria
honour and valour
great beauty or splendour
worship or praise

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
glossa chiosa
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
glossario
list of words with their definitions

glossodynia n
glossodinia
burning sensation

glossopharyngeal adj
glossofaringeo
pertaining to the tongue and the pharynx

glossy adj
luccicante lucido patinato
having a reflective surface

glossy antshrike n
averla formichiera splendente
a passerine bird of the antbird family

glossy ibis n
mignattaio
Plegadis falcinellus

glottis n
glottide
organ of speech

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
guanto
item of clothing

glove compartment n
cassetto portaoggetti
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
guantaia guantaio
person who makes gloves

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ n
ardore calore splendore
the brilliance or warmth of color in an environment or on a person
luccichio luminescenza
the condition of being passionate or having warm feelings
alone luccichio luminescenza
the state of a glowing object

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
brillare
to shine brightly and steadily

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡloʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡləʊə(ɹ)/ n
sguardo torvo
angry glare or stare

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
guardare in cagnesco
to look or stare with anger

glucanase n
glucanasi
enzyme

glucoamylase n
glucoamilasi
enzyme that hydrolyzes the glucoside bond in starches

glucogallin n
glucogallina

gluconate n
gluconato
any salt or ester of gluconic acid

gluconic adj
gluconico
pertaining to gluconic acid

gluconic acid n
acido gluconico
organic compound C₆H12O₇

glucooligosaccharide n
glucooligosaccaride
oligosaccharide

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkoʊz/ n
glucosio
simple monosaccharide sugar

glucosidase n
glucosidasi
enzyme

glucoside n
glucoside
glycoside that yields glucose after hydrolysis

glucuronic adj
glucuronico
pertaining to glucuronic acid

glue /ɡluː/ n
colla
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡluː/ v
incollare
join with glue

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ n
vin brulé vino caldo
type of mulled wine

glume n
gluma

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
gluone
massless gauge boson

gluonic adj
gluonico
mediated by gluons

glut /ɡlʌt/ n
eccesso pletora sazietà scorpacciata
excess

glutamate n
glutamato glutammato
salt or ester of glutamic acid

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ n
glutammina
nonessential amino acid; C₅H10N₂O₃

glutaric adj
glutarico
of or pertaining to glutaric acid

gluten /ˈɡluːtən/ n
glutine
cereal protein

glutenin n
glutenina
gluten protein of wheat

glutinous /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ adj
glutinoso
glue-like

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
ghiottone divoratore ingordo mangione
one who eats voraciously

gluttony /ɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
gola ghiottoneria
the vice of eating to excess

glycan n
glicano

glycemic adj
glicemico
glycemic

glyceraldehyde n
aldeide glicerica gliceraldeide
the aldotriose formed by oxidation of glycerol

glycerate n
glicerato
glycerate

glycerine /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ n
glicerina
the compound glycerol

glyco- prefix
glico-

glycocalyx n
glicocalice
filamentous coating of glycoprotein and polysaccharide on the surface of some cells

glycogen n
glicogeno
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals

glycogenosis n
glicogenosi
the inability to metabolize glycogen

glycolic adj
glicolico
pertaining to glycolic acid

glycollate n
glicolato
any salt or ester of glycolic acid

glycolysis n
glicolisi
cellular degradation of glucose

glycolytic adj
glicolitico
of, pertaining to or producing glycolysis

glycoprotein n
glicoproteina
protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates

glycosaminoglycan n
glicosaminoglicano glicosamminoglicano
polysaccharide that is a polymer of amino sugars

glycosidation n
glicosidazione
glycosylation

glycosuria n
glicosuria
presence of sugars in the blood

glyph /ɡlɪf/ n
glifo
carved relief representing a sound, word or idea

glyphosate n
glifosato
chemical

glyptogenesis n
gliptogenesi
processes of erosion

gnarl /nɑː(r)l/ n
nodo
knot in wood

gnarled adj
bitorzoluto
knotty and misshapen

gnash /næʃ/ v
digrignare dirugginire sbattere scuotere
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger

gnat /næt/ n
moscerino
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnaw /nɔː/ v
rodere rosicchiare mordicchiare rosicare
to bite something persistently
rodere
to produce anxiety or worry

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
ortogneiss gneiss
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock

gnocchi /ˈnjoʊ.ki/ /ˈnjɒ.ki/ /ˈnɒ.ki/ n
gnocco
pasta-like dumplings

gnome /nəʊm/ /nəʊmi/ n
gnomo
legendary being

gnomon /ˈnoʊmɑn/ /ˈnəʊmɒn/ n
gnomone stilo
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
gnu kokoon
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ n
approvazione
approval
prova
attempt
tocca
turn at something
go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ v
disintegrare distruggere
to be destroyed }}
diventare
to become }}
sparire
to disappear }}
fare
to make (a specified sound) }}
andare
to move through space (especially from one place to another) }}
dire
to say }}

go Dutch v
fare alla romana
split the cost

go ahead v
vai
proceed

go all out v
fare tutto il possibile
put forth all possible effort

go along with v
accettare adeguarsi sottostare
to abide by something

go away interjection
pussa via! sciò! vattene!

go away v
sparire
to become invisible, vanish or disappear
andarsene partire
to depart or leave a place
to travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation

go back v
tornare
to return to a place

go bad v
andare a male
of foods: to spoil or rot

go bankrupt v
fallire
to become bankrupt

go down v
scendere
descend

go figure /ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡjɚ/ phraseologicalUnit
vai a capire
expression of perplexity or surprise

go for v
provare tentare
to try for something

go for broke v
tentare il tutto per tutto
to try everything possible in a final attempt

go fuck oneself v
vai a farti fottere
a variant of fuck you

go halves v
fare alla romana
divide equally

go nuts v
impazzire
to become mad

go off v
esplodere
explode
andare a male avariare guastare
putrefy; become inedible

go on v
continuare
continue

go out v
uscire andarsene via
uscire andare fuori
to leave, especially a building

go through v
passare in rassegna
to examine or scrutinize

go to v
andare [[a#Etymology 2 12|a]]
to attend an event or a sight
to attend classes at a school
andare [[a#Etymology 2 12|a]] andare in
to move towards

go to bed v
andare a dormire andare a letto coricarsi
to lie down to sleep

go to bed with v
andare a letto
(euphemistic) to have sex

go to hell v
andare a cagare andare a remengo andare al diavolo
interjection

go to someone's head v
entrare in testa

go to the dogs v
andare a male andare a rotoli
idiomatic: to decline or deteriorate

go up v
salire
to move upwards

go up in smoke v
andare in fumo
catch fire

go viral v
viralizzare
to be rapidly shared

go without saying v
si capisce va da sé
to be obvious, apparent or clear

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ n
pungolo
pointed stick used to prod animals

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡəʊl/ n
gol goal rete
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
point(s) scored
porta rete
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object
obiettivo scopo fine risultato traguardo
result one is attempting to achieve

goalkeeper n
portiere
player that protects a goal

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ n
palo
vertical side pole of a goal

goalscorer n
marcatore
person who scores a goal

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐ̟ʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ n
capra
animal
lecherous man

goat cheese n
formaggio di capra
cheese produced by goat milk

goat's cheese n
formaggio caprino formaggio di capra
cheese made from goat's milk

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
pizzo pizzetto
beard at the center of the chin

goatfish n
triglia
Mullus barbatus

goatherd n
capraio capraia
person who herds, tends goats

goatish adj
caprino
goaty; goatlike

gob /ɡɑb/ /ɡɒb/ n
marinaio
military slang: sailor
bocca
slang: mouth
saliva sputo
slang: saliva or phlegm

gobble v
ingozzarsi ingurgitare
to eat hastily or greedily

gobbledygook n
supercazzola
Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language.
burocratese
Something written in an overly complex, incoherent, or incomprehensible manner.

goblet n
calice coppa
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
folletto goblin
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

gobshite /ˈɡɒbˌʃaɪt/ n
coglione
one who engages in nonsensical chatter
coglione mezzasega
person of very poor judgment

goby /ˈɡəubɪ/ n
ghiozzo
certain Godiidae

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ n
dio
idolo
idol

goddamn interjection
cazzo! dannazione! diavolo! maledetto! merda! minchia!
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddaughter n
figlioccia
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /ˈɡɑd.ɪs/ /ˈɡɒd.ɛs/ n
dea diva
adored or idealized woman
dea
female deity

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
padrone padrino
mafia leader
padrino compare
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godforsaken /ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ adj
dimenticato da dio
particularly awful; very bad; miserable; terrible

godliness n
devozione pietas religiosità
the condition and quality of being godly

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
madrina comare
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godsend n
colpo di fortuna
an unexpected good fortune

godson n
figlioccio
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

godwit /ˈɡɒdwɪt/ n
pittima
Bird

goethite n
goethite
an iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
occhiali di protezione occhiali protettivi
protective eyewear

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
gozzo
enlargement of the neck

goitrous adj
gozzuto
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a goitre

gokkun n
gokkun
genre of pornography

gold /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ adj
aureo dorato
having the colour of gold
aureo d'oro di oro dorato
made of gold, golden

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
cercatore d'oro
someone who digs or mines for gold

gold leaf n
foglia d'oro
gold beaten into a thin sheet

gold medal n
medaglia d'oro
medal made of, or having the colour of, gold

gold mine n
miniera d'oro
mine for gold
reserve of something sought after
very profitable economic venture

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
corsa all'oro
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ adj
d'oro
advantageous or very favourable
made of, or relating to, gold
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc.
relating to a fiftieth anniversary
dorato
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold

golden age n
età d'oro periodo d'oro
time of progress and achievement

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊldən ˈiːɡl/ n
aquila reale
large bird of prey

golden goose n
gallina dalle uova d'oro
something that generates much profit

golden handshake n
buonuscita
generous severance payment

golden jackal n
sciacallo dorato
Canis aureus

golden oriole n
rigogolo beccafico reale giallone oriolo pappafico rubbiolo
bird

golden parachute n
paracadute d'oro paracadute dorato
agreement on benefits

golden ratio n
sezione aurea
irrational number

golden rule n
regola d'oro
idiomatic

golden years n
età senile terza età viale del tramonto
old age
anni d'oro apice culmine età d'oro periodo d'oro
period of flourishment

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldn̩.ɑɪ/ n
quattrocchi
duck

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ n
verga d'oro
plant

goldfinch n
cardellino
any of several passerine birds

goldfish n
pesce rosso
fish

goldilocks n
riccioli d'oro
girl with golden hair

goldsmith n
orafo orefice orafa
person who makes things out of gold

goldsmithery n
oreficeria
the work of a goldsmith

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ n
golf
ball game
Genova
the letter “G”

golf ball n
palla da golf
small ball used in golf

golf caddy n
portabastoni

golf club n
bastone da golf
the implement

golf course n
campo da golf
the land where one plays golf

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
gonade
sex gland
coglioni
slang, testicles

gonadotrophin /ɡəʊnadə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊfɪn/ n
gonadotropina
hormone secreted by gonadotrope cells

gonadotropinic adj
gonadotropinico
of or pertaining to gonadotropin

gonarthritis n
gonartrite
inflammation

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
gondola
narrow boat, especially in Venice

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
gondoliere gondoliera
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

goner /ˈɡɒnə(ɹ)/ n
spacciato
someone doomed, a hopeless case

gonfalon n
gonfalone
a standard or ensign

gong n
gong
percussion instrument

gonidium n
gonidio
algal cell

goniometer n
goniometro
device to measure crystals

gonococcal /ɡɒnəˈkɒkl̩/ adj
gonococcico
Of, or pertaining to the gonococcus

gonococcus /ˈɡɒnəˌkɒkəs/ n
gonococco
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

gonorrhea /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/ n
gonorrea
STD

goo /ɡuː/ n
melma
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] adj
buono
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste
bravo buono
of people, competent or talented
buono buona
pleasant; enjoyable
useful for a particular purpose
beneficial; worthwhile
effective
favourable
healthful
of food, edible; not stale or rotten

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] n
bene
item of merchandise
bene buono
the forces of good

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
buongiorno buon pomeriggio
greeting said in the afternoon

good day phraseologicalUnit
buongiorno buon giorno
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good evening n
buona sera buonasera
greeting said in the evening

good grief interjection
che cazzo che schifo
expression of dismay and disgust
cazzerico oddio per la miseria porca vacca santo cielo
expression of surprise or shock

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
apriti cielo
exclamation of surprise or shock

good luck interjection
in bocca al lupo buona fortuna!
wish of fortune or encouragement

good manners n
buone maniere comportamento educazione etichetta galateo modi
treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːɹ.nɪŋ/ interjection
buongiorno buon giorno
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning

good news n
buone nuove
something positive

good night phraseologicalUnit
buona notte buonanotte
a farewell

good riddance interjection
a mai più rivederci
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome

good things come to those who wait proverb
dare tempo al tempo la pazienza è la virtù dei forti la pazienza è una virtù provata
patience is a virtue

good-for-nothing adj
buono a nulla fannullone indolente pigro sfaccendato sfaticato
useless, worthless

good-for-nothing n
buono a nulla (persona) inutile
person of little worth or usefulness

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
arrivederci addio ciao arrivederla
farewell

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ n
addio
an utterance of goodbye

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{! phraseologicalUnit
addio, mondo crudele!
exclamation prior to suicide

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n
bontà
state or characteristic of being good

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
merce beni
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods wagon n
carro merci vagone merce vagone merci
railway wagon

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
buona volontà
favorably disposed attitude

goof /ɡuːf/ n
fuori di testa tonto
a foolish person
errore sbaglio
a mistake or error

goof /ɡuːf/ v
partecipare ad una bravata
to engage in mischief
errare sbagliare
to make a mistake

goofy /ɡuːfi/ adj
goffo particolare stupido
silly

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ n
googlata gugolata
search using Google
ricerca
search using any comprehensive search engine

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ v
googlare gugolare
to search for on the Internet

googolplex /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
googolplex
ten to the power of a googol

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
oca papero
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae

goose bump n
pelle d'oca
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
conciare per le feste
all hope is gone

goose pimple n
pelle d'oca
bumps on the skin

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
ultima ruota del carro
additional person
uva spina
fruit

gooseneck barnacle n
lepade
Pollicipes pollicipes

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ n
coagulo grumo sangue rappreso
thick blood
fortezza gherone
triangular patch of fabric

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
incornare
to pierce

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ n
gola
deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹdʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
favoloso magnifico splendido stupendo
very beautiful

gorget /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ n
gorgiera
armour

gorgon /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ n
Gorgone
monster in Greek mythology

gorilla /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
gorilla
ape

goring n
cornata
the act by which something is gored

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ n
ginestra spinosa ginestrone
evergreen shrub

gory /ˈɡɔːɹ.i/ adj
cruento sanguinolento sanguinoso
covered with blood, very bloody

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
accidenti diamine accipicchia perbacco
mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm

goshawk /ˈɡɑs.hɑk/ /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ n
astore
bird of prey

gosherd n
guardiana d'oche guardiano d'oche
one who takes care of geese

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
ochetta
callow, or foolish and naive, young person
papero ochetta ochetto papera paperina paperino
young goose

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
vangelo
first section of New Testament

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ adj
delicato sottile
tenuous, light, filmy or delicate

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ n
pettegolezzo chiacchera ciarla diceria
idle talk
chiacchierona chiacchierone ciarlatano comare linguacciuto pettegola
person

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
spettegolare
to talk about someone else's private or personal business
chiaccherare
to talk idly

got it v
capisci lei capisce tu capisci
Do you understand?
ho capito io capisco
I understand

gouache n
guazzo
paint
painting

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ n
sgorbia
chisel with a curved blade

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
gulasch stufato
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourd /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɹd/ n
zucca
(obsolete) any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae
gourd fruit
the dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit
head

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ n
ghiottone golosone
person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink
buongustaio
person who appreciates good food

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ n
buongustaio
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
gotta podagra
arthritic disease

goutte /ɡuːt/ n
goccia
heraldic charge

governability n
governabilità
ability to be governed

governable adj
governabile
capable of being governed

government /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
governo
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws

governmental adj
governativo
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ/ n
governatore
leader of a region or state

governor-general n
governatore generale
commonwealth official

governorate /ˈɡʌvə(ɹ)nəɹət/ n
governorato
territory ruled by a governor

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
toga
official robe
tunica
woman's dress

goy /ɡɔɪ/ n
Goy
non-Jew

grab /ɡɹæb/ n
afferrare
benna calamita ruspa
a mechanical device that grabs
accaparramento appiglio presa
the act of grabbing something or someone

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
attirare avvincere catturare interessare
to grip the attention; to enthrall
afferrare agguantare arraffare
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)
acchiappare acciuffare arrestare catturare trattenere
to restrain someone; to arrest
afferrare agguantare cogliere
to seize

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
dilazione tolleranza
allowance of time granted to a debtor
grazia eleganza garbo leggiadria
elegant movement, poise or balance
grazia benevolenza
free and undeserved favour, especially of God
benedicite rendere grazie ringraziamento
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ v
abbellire adornare decorare imbellettare preghiera
to adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ n
abbellimento grupetto nota di tolleranza
musical note played to ornament the melody

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
leggiadro aggraziato bello elegante
showing grace

gracefully adv
graziosamente
in a graceful manner

gracefulness n
flessuosità graziosità
the state of being graceful

gracile /ˈɡɹæs.aɪl/ adj
delicata gracile minuta
Slender; thin; lean

grackle /ˈɡɹækəl/ n
gracchio gracula
genus Quiscalus

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
grado
degree of malignity
livello voto
degree or level of something
classe insegnamento livello scuola
level of pre-collegiate education
voto
rating
grado di pendenza pendenza
slope of a roadway or other passage

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ n
livellatrice
construction machine
studente
one who belongs to a certain grade at school

gradient n
gradiente
in calculus
in physics
in vector algebra

gradin n
gradino
gradin

gradual /-uæl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ n
graduale
antiphone or responsory
service book

gradualistic adj
gradualistico
pertaining to gradualism

gradually /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adv
gradualmente
in gradual manner

gradualness n
gradualità
being gradual

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ n
diplomata diplomato
US: from a high school
laureato laureata
from a university

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ v
diplomarsi
US: to be recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study
laurearsi
to be recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree

graduation /ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/ n
graduazione
a marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement
a commencement ceremony
the action or process of graduating

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
graffitismo
drawings on a surface

graffiti artist n
graffitaro graffitista
Person who paints graffiti

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
trapianto
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty
innesto trapianto
small shoot or scion

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
innestare
to insert a graft in another tree
to insert scions

grafting n
incastro innesto
act, art, or process of inserting grafts

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
seme grano
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
grano
single seed of grain
single particle of a substance

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
grammo
unit of mass

gram atom n
grammo-atomo

grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/ n
grammatica
rules for speaking and writing a language
study of internal structure and use of words
book describing grammar
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language

grammar school n
liceo
liceo classico
school that teaches the grammar system of Latin or Greek

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
grammatico
person who studies grammar

grammatical case n
caso
mode of inflection of a word

grammatical mood n
modo
in grammar, type of the relationship

gramophone n
grammofono giradischi
record player

gramps n
nonnetto
grandfather

granary /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
granaio
storage facility
fertile, grain-growing region

grand duchy n
granducato
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess

grand duke n
granduca
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy

grand jury n
grand jury

grand piano n
pianoforte a coda
type of piano

grandchild n
nipote
child of someone’s child

granddaughter n
nipote
daughter of someone’s child

grandfather /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə(ɹ)/ n
nonno
grandfather (from either side)

grandiose adj
grandioso
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent
pompous or pretentious

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ n
nonna
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
nonna
mother of someone's parent

grandnephew n
pronipote
grandson of a sibling

grandniece n
pronipote
granddaughter of a sibling

grandpa /ˈɡɹæmpɑː/ n
nonno
grandfather (informal)

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
nonna nonno
parent of one's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ n
nipote
son of one's child

grandstand n
pubblico
audience
tribuna
seating area

grandstand v
attirare l'attenzione su di sé mettersi in mostra
to behave dramatically

granita /ɡɹəˈniːtə/ n
granita granite
dessert

granite /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
granito
type of rock

granitic adj
granitico
of, pertaining to, or containing granite

granitoid n
granitoidi
any mineral that resembles granite

granivorous adj
granivoro

granny /ˈɡɹæni/ n
nonna nonnina
colloquial: grandmother

granodiorite n
granodiorite
intrusive igneous rock

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ n
presalario

granulated sugar n
zucchero semolato
granulated sugar

granulocyte /ˈɡɹænjəloʊˌsaɪt/ n
granulocita
blood cell

granulocytic adj
granulocitico
of or pertaining to granulocytes

granuloma n
granuloma
tumor

granulometry n
granulometria
the measurement of the sizes of mineral grains in sedimentary rock

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ adj
d'uva
colour

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
uva chicco d'uva
fruit
vite
vine

grape juice n
succo d'uva
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/ n
pompelmo
fruit
tree

grapery n
vigna
a place used for grape cultivation

grapeshot n
mitraglia
type of shot

grapevine n
tam-tam
informal means of circulating gossip
vite
the plant on which grapes grow

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
grafico
mathematical diagram
grafo
ordered pair in graph theory

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ v
graficare
draw a graph of

graph paper n
carta millimetrata
ruled paper

graph theory n
teoria dei grafi
study of networks of nodes and vertices

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
grafema
fundamental unit of a writing system

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
grafene
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ n
grafica
(in the plural) computer generated images as viewed on a screen forming part of a game or a film etc.

graphical user interface n
interfaccia grafica
type of user interface

graphics card n
scheda video
display adapter

graphics tablet n
tavoletta grafica
input device

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
grafite
form of carbon

graphited adj
graffitato

graphitize v
grafitare
coat with graphite
convert to graphite

graphometry n
grafometria

grappa n
grappa
Italian grape-based spirit

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ n
lotta
a close hand-to-hand struggle
presa stretta
act of grappling
rampino raffio
tool with claws or hooks

grappling hook /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ n
rampino
a type of hook

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
presa stretta
grip
a portata di mano
that which is accessible
comprensione padronanza
understanding

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
afferrare agguantare avvinghiare avvinghiarsi
to grip
afferrare capire comprendere
to understand

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] n
erba graminacea
ground cover plant
delatore pentito spia traditore
informer
prato erba
lawn
erba
marijuana

grass mud horse n
cavallo del erba-fango
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship

grass roots n
società civile
local (most basic) level

grass snake n
biscia dal collare natrice dal collare
Natrix natrix

grasshopper /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
cavalletta locusta
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grassland n
prateria
an area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation

grassroots adj
popolare
of the grass roots

grassy /ˈɡɹæsi/ /ˈɡɹɑːsi/ adj
erboso
covered with grass
erbale
resembling grass

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ n
grata
horizontal metal grill

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ v
grattugiare
cooking: to shred by rubbing
stridere
to make an unpleasant rasping sound

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
grato
showing gratitude

gratefulness n
gratitudine
the state of being grateful

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
grattugia
a tool with which one grates

graticulate v
graticolare
to divide into a grid

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ n
gratitudine
state of being grateful

gratuitously /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/ adv
gratuitamente
freely; in the manner of a gift
in a manner not demanded by the circumstances

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ adj
grave solenne
having a sense of seriousness
grave
low in pitch, tone
opprimente
serious in a negative sense

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ n
tomba fossa
excavation for burial

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ v
intagliare
to carve letters or similar
scolpire
to carve to give a shape
imprimere
to impress on the mind

grave accent n
accento grave
grave accent

grave goods n
corredo
objects buried with a body

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
becchino
a person employed to dig graves

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
calcolo
archaic: kidney stone
ghiaia
small fragments of rock

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ v
agghiaiare
To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc

gravelly /ˈɡɹævəli/ adj
ghiaioso
covered with gravel or pebbles

gravely /ˈɡɹeɪvli/ /ˈɡɹævəli/ adv
gravemente
grave or serious manner

graveness n
gravità
state of being grave

graver n
bulino
burin

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ n
tombarolo
one who robs graves or tombs

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
cimitero camposanto sepolcreto
tract of land in which the dead are buried

gravitate /ˈɡɹævɪteit/ v
gravitare

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
gravitazione gravità interazione gravitazionale
fundamental force of attraction

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
gravitazionale
pertaining to gravitation

gravitational field n
campo gravitazionale
the field produced by the gravitational force of mass

gravitational force n
gravitazione gravità interazione gravitazionale
fundamental force

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
onda gravitazionale
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light

gravitationally adv
gravitazionalmente
result of the force of gravity

gravitino n
gravitino
subatomic particle, related to the graviton

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ n
gravitone
a hypothetical gauge boson

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
gravità
resultant force on Earth's surface

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
salsa sugo
sauce

gravy boat n
salsiera
dish for gravy

gravy train n
ottenere molto con poco sforzo
occupation that generates considerable income with little or less effort

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grigio
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
grigio
colour

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
ingrigire
to become gray

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
grigiastro
somewhat gray

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ n
sbucciatura
act of grazing or scratching lightly
escoriazione
light scratch

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
escoriare sbucciare scorticare spellare
to cause a slight wound to
pascolare brucare pascere
to eat grass from a pasture
pascolare
to feed or supply with grass
sfiorare lambire radere rasentare
to rub or touch lightly the surface of in passing
pascere
to tend cattle while grazing

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
grasso
animal fat
oily or fatty matter

grease nipple n
punto d'ingrassaggio
fitting fixed to a piece of machinery

grease someone's palm v
distribuire mazzette pagare sottobanco ungere le ruote
to bribe

greasepaint n
cerone
mixture of grease and coloring

greasiness n
grassezza grassume untuosità
the state of being greasy

greasy pole n
cuccagna
event

great /ɡɹeɪt/ adj
magna magno
important title
grande
very big, large scale
bene
very good

great /ɡɹeɪt/ interjection
grandioso
great!

great antshrike n
averla formichiera maggiore
Taraba major

great cormorant n
cormorano
Phalacrocorax carbo

great green macaw n
ara ambigua
endangered parrot

great northern diver n
strolaga maggiore
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer

great primer n
testo

great reed warbler n
cannareccione
Acrocephalus arundinaceus

great rhombicuboctahedron n
cubottaedro troncato grande rombicubottaedro
polyhedron with 12 square, 8 hexagonal and 6 octagonal faces

great snipe n
croccolone
Gallinago media

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
picchio rosso maggiore
species of woodpecker

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ n
cinciallegra
bird

great- prefix
bis- pro-
removal of one generation

great-aunt n
prozia
aunt of one’s parent

great-grandchild n
bisnipote
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild

great-grandfather n
bisnonno
father of grandparent

great-grandmother n
bisnonna
mother of one's grandparent

great-grandparent n
bisnonno
parent of a grandparent

great-great-grandfather n
trisnonno trisavolo
The father of someone's great-grandparent

great-great-grandmother n
trisavola trisnonna
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent

great-uncle n
prozio
uncle of one's parent

greatcoat n
cappotto
heavy overcoat

greater celandine n
celidonia
Chelidonium majus

greater scaup n
moretta grigia
Aythya marila

greater than n
maggiore di
the '>' character

greater yellowlegs n
totano zampegialle maggiore
Tringa melanoleuca

greatly /ˈɡɹeɪtli/ adv
grandemente assai massimamente molto oltremodo parecchio
to a great extent

greaves n
ciccioli
residue from animal fat

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
svasso tuffetto
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae

greed /ɡɹid/ n
avidità ingordigia
selfish desire for more than is needed

greedily adv
cupidamente
in a greedy manner

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
avido ingordo
having greed; consumed by selfish desires
goloso
prone to overeat

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
verde di invidia
envious
verde
having green as its colour
environmentally friendly
of fruit: unripe
inexperienced
verdastro
sickly

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
verde
colour
member of a green party

green bean n
fagiolino
immature pods of any kind of bean

green fingers n
pollice verde
natural gardening ability

green jersey n
maglia verde
shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France points competition

green light n
semaforo verde
green traffic light
nulla osta
permission

green manure n
sovesciare
a crop that is ploughed into the soil to improve its fertility

green sandpiper n
piro piro culbianco
Tringa ochropus

green tea n
tè verde
drink
leaves

green thumb n
pollice verde
person

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
picchio verde
Picus viridis

green-veined white n
navoncella
butterfly

greenery /ˈɡɹiːnəɹi/ n
verde
foliage used as decoration
verdura
green foliage

greeneye n
occhio verde
Chlorophthalmidae

greenfinch n
verdone verdello verdone comune
European greenfinch, Carduelis chloris

greengage /ˈɡriːnɡeɪdʒ/ n
verdacchio
a plum with greenish-yellow flesh and skin

greengrocer's n
verduraio
shop for fruit and vegetables

greenhorn n
pivello
inexperienced person

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
serra
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside

greenhouse effect n
effetto serra
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere

greenhouse gas n
gas serra
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
verdastro verdognolo
somewhat green

greenish warbler n
luí verdastro
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greenlight v
approvare omologare
to approve

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
cime erbaggi erbe verdura
leaves of certain edible green plants

greenstick fracture n
frattura a legno verde
a partial fracture of a long bone

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
fare i convenevoli omaggiare ossequiare salutare
intransitive: to meet and give salutations
indirizzare
to accost; to address
salutare dare il benvenuto fare gli auguri scambiarsi gli auguri
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
saluto benvenuto
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival

greeting card n
cartolina di auguri
card sent as a greeting

gregarious /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
socievole
of a person who enjoys being in crowds

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
grigio
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
dreary, gloomy

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ n
grigio
colour

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ v
ingrigire
to become grey

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ n
airone cenerino ardea cinerea
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family

grey matter n
sostanza grigia
collection of cell bodies

grey mullet n
cefalo
type of fish

grey wolf n
lupo
a large grey wolf

grey-haired adj
brizzolato
having grey hair

grey-tailed tattler n
piro piro siberiano
Tringa brevipes

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
oca selvatica
Anser anser

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
rete elettrica
electricity delivery system
griglia
electrode of a vacuum tube
griglia rete
in computing
reticolo reticolato
method of marking off maps
griglia grata inferriata
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ n
ferri graticola
rack or grate for broiling
inferriata
any object resembling rack or grate

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
ingorgo
traffic congestion

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
dolore pena sofferenza
sadness

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
affliggere
to cause sorrow to
affliggersi
to feel very sad about

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
grifone grifo
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle

griffon n
spinone
breed of dog

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfɒn ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
avvoltoio grifone
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
graticola griglia bistecchiera
barbecue
griglia
grating, grid
calandra mascherina
vehicle front cover

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
grigliare
to cook food on a grill
mettere sulla graticola torchiare
to interrogate

grilled /ɡɹɪld/ adj
grigliato

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
arcigno fosco
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding
sinistro tetro
ghastly or sinister
tenace
rigid and unrelenting

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
smorfia
a distortion of the face

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
incrostazione sporcizia sporco ostinato sudiciume
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimly /ˈɡɹɪmli/ adv
cupamente torvamente
in a grim manner

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑː(ɹ)/ n
grimorio
book of instructions in the use of magic

grin /ɡɹɪn/ n
sorriso
A smile revealing the teeth

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
sorridere
To smile showing the teeth

grin and bear it v
fare buon viso a cattivo gioco
endure a difficult or disagreeable situation

grin like a Cheshire cat v
mostrare un sorriso a trentadue denti sfoggiare un sorriso a trentadue denti
to smile broadly

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ /ˈɡɹɪnd/ n
macinato molato tritato
a specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans
faticata sfacchinata
a tedious task

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
ancheggiare dimenarsi sculettare
slang: to rotate the hips erotically
macinare
to reduce smaller pieces

grinder /ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/ /ɡɹaɪndəɹ/ n
molare
molar

grindstone n
mola
wheel for grinding

grip /ɡɹɪp/ n
presa
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand

grisoutine n
grisoutina

grist /ɡɹɪst/ n
cereale da mola granaglia
grain that is to be ground in a mill

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ n
sabbia
collection of hard materials
grana
measure of coarseness
grinta
strength of mind
avena mondata
husked but unground oats

grit one's teeth v
digrignare i denti stringere i denti
clench one's teeth together
stringere i denti
face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation, and deal with it

grits /ɡɹɪts/ n
porridge di mais
coarsely ground corn

gritter n
spargisale
vehicle

gritty /ˈɡɹɪti/ adj
coraggioso spiritoso
spirited; resolute; unyielding

grizzly bear n
grizzly orso grizzly orso grigio
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
gemito

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
gemere
to make a groan

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
droghiere droghiera
person selling foodstuffs and household items

grocer's n
alimentari
shop selling groceries

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ n
spesa
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ n
alimentari drogheria
shop or store that sells groceries

grog /ɡɹɑɡ/ /ɡɹɒɡ/ n
grog
alcoholic beverage made with rum and water

grogram /ˈɡɹɑɡɹəm/ /ˈɡɹɒɡɹəm/ n
grossagrana
strong, rough fabric made up of a mixture of silk, and mohair or wool

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
inguine
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs

groin vault n
volta a crociera
structure created by intersection of vaults

grok /ˈɡɹɑk/ /ˈɡɹɒk/ v
groccare
to fully understand
to have an intuitive understanding

grolar bear n
orso grolare
hybrid of the grizzly and polar bears

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ n
boccola occhiello passacavo
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring

gromwell n
migliarino
Lithospermum arvense

groom /ɡɹuːm/ n
palafreniere cavallaio stalliere
person who cares for horses

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
azzimare curare il proprio aspetto curare la propria persona curarsi rendersi presentabile
to attend to one's appearance
strigliare fare la toilette
to care for animals

groomsman n
paraninfo
attendant to a bridegroom

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
routine tran-tran
fixed routine
solco canale galleria incavo pozzo scanalatura
long, narrow channel
groove
pronounced, enjoyable rhythm

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ v
arare erpicare solcare
to cut a furrow into a surface

grooved adj
scanalare
having grooves

groovy /ˈɡɹuvi/ adj
fico
cool, neat, interesting

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
palpare tastare palpeggiare
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands
palpeggiare tastare
to search by feeling
palpare palpeggiare tastare
to touch closely and sexually

gropingly adv
a tentoni alla cieca
in a groping manner

groschen n
grosso
coin

grosgrain /ˈɡɹəʊɡɹeɪn/ n
canneté

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
grasso
bulky, fat
crudele osceno rude volgare
coarse, rude, obscene
grossolano impuro osceno ripugnante rozzo volgare
disgusting
grave grossolano imperdonabile indecente macroscopico
serious, flagrant, shameful
complessivo lordo
whole amount, total

gross national income n
reddito nazionale lordo
total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation

gross national product n
prodotto nazionale lordo
economics

gross negligence n
negligenza grave
negligence of total disregard for rights of others

gross pay n
paga lorda retribuzione lorda
amount of pay before any deductions

gross weight n
peso lordo
total weight of product and its package
total weight of vehicle

grossular n
grossularia
a type of garnet

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
grottesco
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

grotesquely adv
grottescamente
in a grotesque manner

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
grotta caverna santuario
small cave

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
macinato
crushed, or reduced to small particles.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
terra suolo terreno
terra
soil, earth
suolo terra
surface of the Earth

ground floor n
pianterreno pian terreno
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground ivy n
edera terrestre
Glechoma hederacea

ground zero n
terra zero
location on the surface marking the detonation of a bomb

ground-ivy n
edera terrestre
Glechoma hederacea

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
rivoluzionaria rivoluzionario
innovative

groundless adj
infondato
baseless

groundwater n
acqua freatica falda acquifera
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers

groundwork n
fondamenti
foundation

group /ɡɹuːp/ n
formazione di volo
air force formation
formazione rocciosa
collection of formations or rock strata
gruppo
in group theory
column in the periodic table
A set of teams playing against each other in a division, while at the same not playing against other sets of teams of the same division.
people who perform music together
gruppo formazione
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
raggruppare
put together to form a group

group theory n
teoria dei grupp
mathematical theory of groups

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
cernia
fish

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
pensiero di gruppo
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

groupwork n
lavoro di gruppo
work done in groups

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ n
gallo cedrone urogallo pernice
any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ v
brontolare lamentarsi
to complain or grumble

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
pietrisco di cava
coarse meal
boiacca impasto malta
mortar used between tiles

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ v
imboiaccare rivestire di malta
insert mortar between tiles

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
boschetto piantagione
small forest

grovel v
abbassarsi umiliarsi
to abase oneself
giacere bocconi giacere prono
to be prone on the ground
ingraziarsi
to be slavishly nice in the hope of securing something
strisciare
to crawl
grufolarsi
to take pleasure in mundane things

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ v
spuntare crescere
(intransitive) to appear or sprout
crescere ingrossarsi svilupparsi
(intransitive) to become bigger
coltivare crescere
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger
apparire diventare
to assume a condition or quality

grow up v
comportarsi da adulto
idiomatic: to stop acting as a child
crescere attecchire fiorire svilupparsi
to flourish
crescere
to mature and become an adult

growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ adj
crescente
that grows

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
ringhio
deep, rumbling, threatening sound
brontolio
sound made by the stomach when hungry

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
ringhiare
to utter a deep guttural sound
to express (something) by growling

grown-up n
adulto
adult

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
crescita
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor
act of growing
increase in size

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
frangiflutti
structure to prevent erosion

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
larva bruco
immature insect
sbobba
slang: food

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ adj
sudicio
dirty

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ n
rancore astio risentimento
deep seated animosity

grudgingly adv
di malavoglia malvolentieri svogliatamente
in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
estenuante
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted

gruesome adj
orribile raccapricciante
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly

gruff /ɡɹʌf/ adj
rauco
hoarse-voiced

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ n
protestare
a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
borbottare brontolare ronzare

grumbling n
borbottamento brontolio
brontolamento lamentela
complaining
borbogliamento borboglio
rumbling

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
scontroso
unhappy and/or irritable

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
grugnito
cry of a pig
short, snorting sound

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
grugnire
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts

gruyere /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ n
groviera
type of cheese

gryphosis n
grifosi

guanaco n
guanaco
Lama guanicoe

guanine /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ n
guanina
substance obtained from guano

guano n
guano
dung from a sea bird or from a bat

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ n
garante
person who gives such a guarantee
garanzia
written declaration
anything that assures a certain outcome

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ v
garantire
to assume responsibility for a debt
garantire assicurare
to give an assurance that something will be done right

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
protezione
protezione alloggiamento carenatura scatola
part of machine blocking dangerous parts
guardia custode piantone
person who or thing that protects something
guardia
player in sports in general
coccia elsa guardia paramano
the part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
piantonare sorvegliare
to keep watch over
custodire proteggere
to protect from some offence
fare attenzione
to watch by way of caution or defense

guard dog n
cane da guardia
dog used to protect a property or its owner

guard stone n
paracarro
architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates etc. to prevent damage

guardian /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ n
guardiano custode
guard or watcher
tutore
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis
guardiano
superior in a Franciscan monastery

guardian angel n
angelo custode
spirit

guardianship n
tutela curatela tutoria
position

guardrail n
barriera di protezione
rail set alongside a dangerous place

guava /ˈɡwɑvə/ n
guava guaiava
fruit

gubernatorial /ˌɡjuː.bə.neˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɡu.bɚ.neˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ adj
governatoriale
of or pertaining to a governor

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ n
gobione
Fish, Gobio gobio
spinotto
circular fitting

guelder rose n
oppio pallone di maggio palla di neve
guelder rose, snowball tree

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ n
cercopiteco
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
guerrigliera guerrigliero partigiana partigiano
irregular soldier

guess /ɡɛs/ n
congettura
prediction about the outcome of something

guess /ɡɛs/ v
indovinare
to reach an unqualified conclusion
azzeccare indovinare
to solve by a correct conjecture
presumere supponere
to suppose

guessing game n
indovinello
game the object of which is for a player or players to guess a word, etc

guesswork n
supposizione
estimate, judgment or opinion

guest /ɡɛst/ n
ospite
invited performer
ospite cliente
patron, customer
ospite invitato convitato
recipient of hospitality

guest room n
camera degli ospiti
room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests

guesthouse n
pensione
small house for visitors

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ n
risata fragorosa
a boisterous laugh

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
guida
someone who guides
document, book

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
guidare
to serve as a guide person

guide book n
guida turistica
book that provides guidance

guideline n
direttiva linea guida
non-specific rule or principle

guild /ɡɪld/ n
gilda fraglia
association of tradespeople

guilder n
fiorino
unit of currency

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
astuzia frode inganno
astuteness, cunning

guile /ɡaɪl/ v
ingannare turlupinare
to deceive, to beguile

guillemet /ɡi.jə.mɛ/ /ɡij.mɛ/ /ˈɡɪl.ə.ˌmɛt/ /ˌɡi.(j)ə.ˈme(ɪ)/ n
citazioni d'angolo segno diacritico virgolettato virgolette
either of the punctuation marks « or »

guillemot /ˈɡɪlɪmɒt/ n
uria
seabird

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ n
ghigliottina
machine used for capital punishment

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ v
ghigliottinare
execute by use of a guillotine

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
colpevolezza
legal
colpa
responsibility for wrongdoing
senso di colpa
the regret of having done wrong

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
colpevole
judged to have committed a crime
responsible for a dishonest act

guilty conscience n
coda di paglia
a feeling of guiltiness

guinea /ˈɡɪni/ n
ghinea
coin worth 21 shillings

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
faraona
bird

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
cavia
experimental subject
cavia porcellino d'India
rodent

guitar /ɡiˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡʌˈtɑɹ/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
chitarra
musical instrument

guitarist n
chitarrista
person playing or performing on the guitar

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ adj
rosso
heraldry, of the colour red

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ n
rosso
blazoning term for red

gulf /ɡʌlf/ n
golfo
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
gabbiano
seabird

gull-billed tern n
sterna zampenere
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
esofago
the throat or esophagus

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
credulone
easily deceived or duped, naïve

gully /ˈɡʌli/ n
calanco
a trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside

gum /ɡʌm/ n
gengiva
flesh around teeth

gummiferous adj
gommifero
that produces gum

gummy bear n
orsetto gommoso
candy

gumption /ˈɡʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/ /ˈɡʌmpʃ(ə)n/ n
arguzia capacità iniziativa intraprendenza
common sense, initiative

gun /ɡʌn/ n
arma da fuoco
cannone
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity
obice
(military) a cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more
fucile
a less portable, long weapon
pistola
a very portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun carriage n
affusto treno
metal frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation

gunboat n
cannoniera
small armed vessel

gundi n
gundi
rodent of the family Ctenodactylidae

gunfire /ˈɡʌnfʌɪə/ n
fucilata schioppettata schioppo sparo
gunshots

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
sudiciume
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

gunner /ˈɡʌn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌn.ɚ/ n
artigliere
artillery soldier

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/ n
polvere da sparo polvere pirica
explosive mixture

gunshot n
sparo colpo di fucile fucilata schioppettata schioppo
act of discharging a firearm
schioppo sparo
the sound made

gunslinger n
pistolero
person expert at the quick draw

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
falchetta
top edge of the side of a boat

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ n
gorgogliare gorgoglio gorgoglìo
gurgling sound

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ v
gorgogliare bruire croccolare fiottare
to flow with a bubbling sound

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ n
gallinella di mare
marine fish of the family Triglidae

gurney n
barella
a stretcher having wheeled legs

gusset /ˈɡasət/ /ˈɡʌsɪt/ n
gherone
heraldry: an abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms
gherone linguetta
small piece of cloth inserted in a garment

gust /ɡʌst/ n
folata turbinio tùrbine
any rush or outburst
raffica ventata folata turbinio
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gust /ɡʌst/ v
turbinare
to blow in gusts

gut /ɡʌt/ n
pancia
abdomen

gut /ɡʌt/ v
sbudellare sventrare sviscerare
To eviscerate
stravolgere sventrare
To remove or destroy the most important parts of

guts /ɡʌts/ n
contenuto costrutto sostanza
(slang) content; substance
fegato coraggio
(slang) courage
viscere corata coratella frattaglie interiora rigaglie
entrails
cuore essenza essenziale fondamenta nucleo
essentials; core parts

guttation n
guttazione
exudation of drops of water

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ n
cunetta botola botola di drenaggio canale di drenaggio canale di scolo zanella
ditch along the side of road
grondaia
duct or channel beneath the eaves
intervallo margine interno
philately: unprinted space between rows of stamps
caditoia
prepared channel in a surface
interstizio
space between columns in text

gutter rabbit n
coniglio di grondaia

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
gente
in plural: people
tipo bullo
male, man
strallo tirante
nautical: support rope or cable for something hoisted or lowered

guy /ɡaɪ/ v
strallare
to equip with a support cable

guy rope n
strallo tirante
rope or cable used to steady a tall structure or thing being hoisted

guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/ v
ingurgitare trangugiare
to drink (or sometimes eat) voraciously

gym /dʒɪm/ n
palestra
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
palestra
place for indoor sports
Liceo Classico ginnasio
type of school

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ n
ginnasta
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
ginnastica
a sport
complex intellectual or artistic exercise

gymnophobia n
gimnofobia

gymnosperm n
gimnosperma
plant whose seeds are not in an ovary

gynaecologist n
ginecologo ginecologa
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecological adj
ginecologico
pertaining to gynecology

gynecologically adv
ginecologicamente
in a gynecological context

gynecology /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
ginecologia
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomastia n
ginecomastia
development of breasts in males

gynoecium n
gineceo
pistils of a flower

gynophore n
ginoforo
stalk of a pistil

gypsiology n
romanologia romologia ziganologia
study of the life and culture of gypsies

gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ n
gesso
mineral

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
zingaro zingara
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈdʒɝˌfælkən/ n
girfalco girifalco
Falco rusticolus

gyromagnetic adj
giromagnetico
of, relating to, or resulting from the properties of a spinning magnet, or a spinning electric charge; magnetogyric

gyron n
gherone
heraldic charge

gyronny adj
gheronato
heraldic term

gyroscope n
giroscopio
apparatus

ha /hɑː/ interjection
ah
a representation of laughter

habilitation n
abilitazione
postdoctoral academic qualification required for tenure

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
abitudine
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness
addiction
abitudine consuetudine
an action done on a regular basis
saio tonaca abito monacale abito talare
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns
uniforme
piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ adj
abitabile
where humans or other animals can live

habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ adj
abituale corrente solito
behaving in a regular manner, as a habit
usuale persistente
being regular or usual
ricorrente ripetitivo solito
recurring, or that is performed over and over again

hack /hæk/ n
accorgimento espediente rattoppo rimedio toppa
computing: expedient, temporary solution
tosse secca
dry cough
pirateria informatica
illegal attempt to gain access to a computer network
imbrattacarte scribacchino
untalented writer

hack /hæk/ v
sbrogliare
to accomplish a difficult programming task
aprirsi un varco
to chop or cut down in a rough manner
tossire
to cough noisily
accedere illegalmente introdursi illegamente penetrare abusivamente
to gain illegal access to a computer network
rattoppare ricodificare riconfigurare rimodulare riprogrammare
to make a quick code change to patch a computer program
farcela
to withstand or put up with a difficult situation

hackberry n
bagolaro spaccasassi
plant

hacker /hækə(ɹ)/ n
smanettone
expert at programming
principiante
one who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity
pirata informatico pirata informatica
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data
tassista
taxicab operator

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
pettine
an instrument with pins

hacksaw n
seghetto per metalli
saw

hadal /ˈheɪdəl/ adj
hadal
of the deepest parts of the ocean

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
eglefino asinello
marine fish

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ n
adrone
composite particle composed of quarks

hadrontherapy n
adroterapia
form of radiotherapy

haecceity /hɛkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ n
ecceità
essence of a particular thing

haematology n
ematologia
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haemo- prefix
emo-
pertaining to blood

haemolacria n
emolacria
shedding of tears containing blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/ n
emofilia
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding

haemophilic adj
emofiliaco
of or pertaining to haemophilia

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ n
emorroidi
a pathological condition

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
afnio
chemical element

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ n
ansa coccia elsa guardamano impugnatura maniglia
handle

hag /hæɡ/ n
megera befana
ugly old woman
strega megera fattucchiera
witch, sorceress, enchantress

hagfish n
missina
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
consunto emaciato macilento magro mingherlino smunto
looking exhausted and unwell
selvaggio selvatico
wild or untamed

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ /ˈhɑdʒis/ /ˈhɑːdʒis/ n
haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
mercanteggiare contrattare tirare sul prezzo
to argue for a better deal

hagio- prefix
agio-
pertaining to saints

hagiographer /ˌheɪdʒiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
agiografo
someone who writes the biography of a saint

hagiographic /ˈhæɡioʊˌɡɹæfɪk/ adj
agiografico
of or pertaining to hagiography

hagiographically adv
agiograficamente

hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
agiografía
biography of a saint
study of saints

hagiological adj
agiologico

hagiotoponym n
agiotoponimo

haha interjection
ahah
representation of laughter

hail /heɪl/ interjection
ave
greeting

hail /heɪl/ n
grandine
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ v
grandinare
to fall from the sky, of hail
chiamare
to call out loudly in order to gain the attention of
salutare
to greet

hail from v
venire
to be a native of

hail storm n
grandinata
a storm characterized by lots of large hail

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] n
peli
capello capelli
a pigmented keratinaceous growth on the human head
pelo
one of the above-mentioned filaments

hair conditioner n
balsamo per capelli balsamo dopo-shampoo
cosmetic product

hair dye n
tintura per capelli
any of various materials used to dye hair on the head

hair roller n
bigodino
a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair

hair salon n
salone da parrucchiere
workplace of a beautician or barber

hairball n
borra
wad of fur

hairbrush n
spazzola
a brush used in hair care

haircut n
taglio taglio di capelli
act of cutting of hair
way hair is cut

hairdo /ˈhɛəˌduː/ n
capigliatura
hairstyle

hairdresser n
parrucchiere
professional for haircutting or hairstyling

hairdryer n
asciugacapelli fon phon
electrical appliance for drying hair

hairgrip n
molletta
flat hairpin with two prongs

hairiness n
pelosità villosità

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ n
retina
net designed to keep hair up

hairpiece n
parrucca
false substitute for a person's hair

hairpin /ˈheɪɹpɪn/ n
forcina
pin or fastener for the hair

hairpin bend n
curva a gomito tornante
acute curve in a road on a steep incline

hairstyle n
pettinatura acconciatura taglio
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛəɹi/ adj
peloso pelosa
of a body part other than the head
of a person

hajduk n
aiducco
outlaw, highwayman or freedom fighter in the Balkans

hajj /hɑʒ/ n
hajj
pilgrimage to Mecca

hake /heɪk/ n
nasello
fish

halberd /ˈhælbəd/ n
alabarda
hand weapon

halberdier n
alabardiere
a soldier armed with a halberd

halcyon /ˈhælsiːən/ adj
alcionio
calm
pertaining to the kingfisher

halcyon days n
giorni alcionii
halcyon days

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ n
metà mezzo
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided
math: fraction

half an hour n
mezz'ora
thirty minutes

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
fratellastro mezzo fratello
a male half-sibling

half glove n
manale
form of glove

half marathon n
mezza maratona
running race

half nephew n
nipote mezzo
son of a half sibling

half sister n
mezza sorella sorellastra
maternal/paternal half sister

half time n
intervallo
interval between halves

half title n
mezzotitolo occhiello
book title

half-asleep adj
assonnato insonnolito
very sleepy

half-integer n
semidispari
number

half-landing n
interpiano
small landing

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
tempo di dimezzamento
emivita semivita
chemistry: time required for concentration to fall to half
time in physics

half-light n
semioscurità
the soft, greyish light characteristic of dawn or dusk

half-moon n
mezzaluna
anything shaped like a crescent
the moon in its first or last quarter

half-naked adj
seminudo
with very few clothes on

half-open adj
semiaperto
partially open

half-plane n
semipiano
either half of an infinite plane

half-reaction n
semireazione
either the oxidation or the reduction component of a redox reaction

half-track adj
semicingolato
half-tracked

half-uncle n
zio mezzo
half-brother of one's parent

half-witted adj
deficiente mentecatto
having a low intelligence

halfhearted adj
fiacco incerto
lacking full energy

halfheartedly adv
tiepidamente
in a half-hearted manner

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
a metà strada
midway

halfwidth adj
a metà larghezza
occupying half the width of a fullwidth character

halibut /ˈhæ.lɨ.bət/ n
ippoglosso
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halite /ˈheɪlaɪt/ n
alite salgemma
NaCl

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊs.ɪs/ n
alitosi
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
corridoio
corridor or a hallway
sala
meeting room

hall of fame n
corridoio di gloria
hall which honors people of great importance to some field

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ interjection
alleluia
exclamation to praise God

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ n
elemento caratteristico segno caratteristico
a distinct characteristic

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ n
santa santo
holy person

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
santificare
to sanctify

hallows /ˈhæloʊz/ /ˈhæləʊz/ n
reliquiario reliquie
relics or remains of a saint, or the shrines in which they are kept

halloysite n
halloysite
a clay mineral

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
allucinazione
sensory perception of something that does not exist
act of hallucinating

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈdʒenɪk/ /ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒənɪk/ adj
allucinogeno
producing hallucinations

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
alone
anything resembling the phenomenon
alone nimbo
atmospheric phenomenon
aureola nimbo
luminous disc around the heads of saints
alone aura
metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ v
aureolare
encircle with a halo

halogen /ˈhæ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæ.ləˌd͡ʒɛn/ n
alogeno
any element of group 17

halogenate v
alogenare
to treat with, or react with, a halogen or a hydrohalic acid

halogenation n
alogenazione
the reaction of a halogen with something

halogenic adj
alogenico

halohydric adj
alogenidrico

halophyte n
alofita
plant

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
fermare
to cause something to stop
to stop either temporarily or permanently

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
cavezza capestro
animal's headgear

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ n
halva
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
dimezzare
to divide in two equal parts
to reduce to half of original

halyard n
drizza
rope

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
prosciutto
thigh of a hog cured for food
radioamatore
ham radio operator

hamadryad /hæməˈdɹaɪæd/ n
amadriade
a woodnymph

hamburger /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
hamburger svizzera
patty
hamburger
sandwich

hamlet n
borgo borgata frazione casale località villaggio
small village
casale
village without its own church

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ n
cane percussore
part of a firearm
martello
tool
bone of the middle ear; see also malleus
piano part

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ v
martellare
figuratively: to emphasize a point repeatedly
picchiare picchiare in testa
to strike internally, as if hit by a hammer
colpire martellare picchiare
to strike repeatedly

hammer and sickle n
falce e martello
symbol of communism

hammer throw n
lancio del martello
athletic event where a heavy steel ball with a handle attached is thrown

hammerhead shark n
squalo martello
shark of the genus Sphyrna

hammock /ˈhæmək/ n
amaca
swinging couch or bed

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ n
canestro cesta cesto paniere
large basket
impedimento ingombro ostacolo
anything which impedes
ingombro di coperta
articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ v
ingabbiare rinchiudere
to put into a hamper
bloccare impedire intralciare ostacolare ostruire sbarrare
to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
criceto
small, short-tailed European rodent

hand /hænd/ n
mano
part of the fore limb
set of cards held by a player in a card game
lancetta
pointer of an analogue/analog clock

hand /hænd/ v
consegnare dare passare
to give, pass or transmit with the hand

hand down v
tramandare
transmit in succession

hand dryer n
asciugamani elettrico
electric device in a restroom to dry hands

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
bomba a mano granata
explosive device

hand in v
riconsegnare
to give to a responsible person

hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adv
a mani giunte mano nella mano
holding or clasping hands
mano nella mano
naturally together

hand out v
distribuire
to distribute

hand over v
cedere trasferire
to relinquish control or possession

hand towel n
asciugamano
towel used for drying the hands or face

hand truck n
carrello
box-moving handcart

hand-in-glove adj
culo e camicia
closely cooperative

hand-to-hand adj
corpo a corpo all'arma bianca
fighting done within reach rather than at range

handbag /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
borsetta
small bag used by women

handball n
pallamano
team sport

handbook n
manuale guida
a book of reference

handbrake n
freno a mano
hand-operated brake in a car

handcrafted adj
artigianale
made by hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ n
manetta
ring of a locking fetter for the hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
bloccare
figuratively: to restrain
ammanettare
to apply handcuffs

handcuffs n
manette
metal rings for fastening wrists

handful /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
pugno manciata manipolo
amount held in hand
small number
gruppetto manipolo pugno
breadth of hand
birichino indisciplinato irrequieto
handled with difficulty

handicam n
handycam
camcorder

handicapped adj
handicappato andicappato
having a handicap

handicraft n
artigianato
trade requiring skill of hand

handiphobia n
handifobia

handkerchief /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ n
fazzoletto
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ n
maniglia
part of a door
manico impugnatura
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
manubrio
bar for steering

handler /ˈhæn.dlə/ /ˈhæn.dlɚ/ n
addetto responsabile
one who handles
addestratore
one who handles a specified thing

handmade adj
fatto a mano
made by hand

handout n
donazione regalia
a gift to the poor or needy
volantino
a worksheet, leaflet or pamphlet given out for a certain use

handrail n
corrimano balaustra parapetto ringhiera
rail which can be held

hands down adv
ad occhi chiusi con una sola mano
without much effort, easily

hands off adj
lassista permissivo
not interfering with others' decisions and actions

hands off interjection
giù le mani! giù le zampe!
don't touch!

hands up interjection
alza le mani! mani in alto!
surrender!

handsaw n
sega
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handset n
cornetta
the part of a telephone containing both receiver and transmitter, held in the hand

handshake v
stretta di mano
grasping of hands by two people

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ adj
bello
of man: attractive

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ n
verticale
a movement or position in which a person is upside down

handwrite v
manoscrivere scrivere a mano
write something manually

handwriting n
grafia scrittura
act or process of writing with the hand
calligrafia
characteristic writing of a particular person

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
pratico utile
easy to use
comodo
within reach

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
bloccarsi
chess: to be vulnerable to capture
chess: to cause to become vulnerable to capture
computing: to cause (a program or computer) to stop responding
pendere
to be or remain suspended
impiccare essere impiccato
to execute by suspension from the neck
appendere
to place on a hook
to cause to be suspended

hang by a thread v
essere appeso a un filo
to be in a precarious situation

hang glider n
deltaplano
aircraft
deltaplanista
rider

hang on v
afferrare
to hold, grasp, or grip

hang out v
ciondolare oziare passare il tempo
to do nothing in particular

hang out to dry v
stendere per asciugare
abandon someone in need

hang up v
rimuginare tenere in attesa tenere in sospeso tenere sulle spine
emotionally trouble
appendere
put up to hang
riagganciare riattaccare
terminate a phone call

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
hangar
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept

hanger /ˈhæŋɡə/ /ˈhæŋɡɚ/ n
gruccia
clothes hanger

hanger steak n
lombatello
cut of beef steak

hanger-on n
ruffiano scagnozzo tirapiedi
Someone who hangs on, or sticks

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ adj
sospeso sospesa
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ n
impiccagione
means of execution

hangman n
boia carnefice
executioner

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] n
pipita
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
postumi dopo sbornia
illness caused by heavy drinking
pendenza rimasuglio
unpleasant relic left from prior events

hankering n
desiderio esigenza
strong desire

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
a caso
in a haphazard manner

hapless /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
sfortunato
very unlucky; ill-fated

haplo- /hæploʊ-/ prefix
aplo-

haplology /hæˈplɒlədʒi/ n
aplologia
deleting syllables

haplotype n
aplotipo
group of alleles

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
accadere succedere occorrere
to occur

happily /ˈha.pə.li/ /ˈhæ.pə.li/ adv
fortunatamente
by good chance, fortunately
felicemente
in a happy manner
volentieri
willingly

happily ever after adv
e vissero per sempre felici e contenti
happily until one's death

happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
felicità allegria
agreeable feeling
felicità gioia
emotion of being happy
good luck

happy /ˈhæpi/ /ˈhæpiː/ adj
contento
content (to do something); having no objection (to something)
felice lieto
contented, joyous
fortunato felice
fortunate, lucky

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
buona Pasqua felice Pasqua
an expression used during Easter

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
buon anno felice anno nuovo
Happy New Year

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ interjection
buon compleanno
good wishes for a birthday

happy ending n
lieto fine
happy end

happy hour n
happy hour
pub discount drinking hours

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
aptico
of or relating to the sense of touch
of or relating to haptics

hapticity n
apticità
measure of the number of atoms of a ligand that are coordinated to a central atom

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
arringa concione
impassioned speech

haranguer n
arringatore
one who harangues

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
importunare infastidire molestare tormentare vessare
to annoy; to molest
indebolire stancare
to fatigue or tire
assillare incalzare tartassare
to put excessive burdens upon

harassment /həˈɹæsmənt/ n
molestia vessazione
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
araldo foriero messaggero precursore premonitore premonitrice
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
annunciare premonire presagire profetizzare
to announce

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ n
porto
for ships

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
rifugiare
to provide safe place

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
crudo
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds
difficile duro
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
duro
resistant to pressure

hard disk n
disco rigido disco fisso hard disk
recording disk in a drive unit
hard disk disco rigido disco fisso
unit and all the disks within it

hard drive n
disco rigido
device used for storing large amounts of data

hard palate n
palato duro volta palatina
tissue

hard shoulder n
corsia di emergenza
verge to the side of a highway

hard sign n
segno duro
Cyrillic letter "Ъ/ъ"

hard-boiled adj
sodo
of an egg

hard-liner n
estremista integralista radicale
A person who takes a firm position on some policy

hard-nosed adj
pragmatico
pragmatic

hardboard n
faesite
high-density chipboard

hardcover n
copertina rigida libro con copertina rigida
a book with a rigid binding

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
mica quasi
appena
barely, only just

hardness n
durezza
quality of being hard

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ n
avversità difficoltà
difficulty or trouble

hardtack n
galletta
hard biscuit

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
hardware
material part of a computer

hardy /ˈhɑɹdi/ /ˈhɑːdi/ adj
resistente robusto
inured to fatigue or hardships

hare /hɛɚ/ n
lepre
animal

harelike adj
leporino
characteristic of or like a hare

harem /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ n
harem
the private part of an Arab household

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ adj
arlecchino
brightly colored

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
arlecchino
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
moretta arlecchina
Histrionicus histrionicus

harlot n
puttana meretrice
a female prostitute

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
danno ferita male
injury; hurt; damage
danno
that which causes injury, damage, or loss

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
danneggiare far male ferire
cause damage

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
dannoso nocivo
likely to be damaging

harmfulness n
nocività

harmlessly /ˈhɑɹmləsli/ /ˈhɑːmləsli/ adv
innocuamente
in a harmless manner

harmlessness n
innocuità

harmonic adj
armonico
pertaining to harmony
pleasant to hear
mathematical attribute of mathematical entities

harmonic analysis n
analisi armonica
a branch of mathematics

harmonic function n
funzione armonica
function

harmonic number n
numero armonico
number

harmonic oscillator n
oscillatore armonico
system

harmonica /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
armonica armonica a bocca
wind instrument

harmonograph n
armonografo
mechanical device

harmony /ˈhɑɹməni/ /ˈhɑːməni/ n
armonia
agreement or accord
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds
music: the academic study of chords
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
braca imbracatura imbragatura imbrago
restraint or support

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
imbrigliare
to control or put to use
frenare imbracare imbragare imbrigliare trattenere
to place a harness on something

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
arpa
musical instrument

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
arpista
Person who plays the harp

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
arpione arpone
spearlike weapon

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
arpionare
to hunt with a harpoon

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
clavicembalo cembalo
musical instrument

harpsichordist n
clavicembalista
one who plays the harpsichord

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ n
arpia
Fabulous winged monster with the face of a woman
Obnoxious, shrewish woman

harpy eagle n
aquila arpia
Harpia harpyja

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkɨbʌs/ n
archibugio
obsolete matchlock firearm

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
albanella
birds of prey

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
erpice frangizolle
device

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
erpicare
drag a harrow over

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
straziante
causing pain or distress

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ n
erpicatura
the process of breaking up earth with a harrow

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
ruvido accidentato aspro discordante gibboso grossolano
rough
duro rigido severo crudele rigoroso
severe or cruel

harshly /ˈhɑːʃli/ adv
aspramente duramente severamente
in a harsh manner; severely

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
cervo maschio
male deer

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ n
alcelafo kaama kongoni
Alcelaphus bucelaphus

hartwort n
silermontano
plant of Europe

haruspex n
aruspicina
one who practices divination by inspecting entrails

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ n
festa del raccolto
pagan ceremony
messe mietitura
process of gathering the ripened crop
frutto guadagno
product or result of any exertion
stagione della mietitura
season of gathering the ripened crop
raccolto
yield of harvesting

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ v
raccogliere mietere falciare
to bring in a harvest; reap

harvester n
mietitrice fienatrice
machine that harvests
falciatore mietitore raccoglitore vendemmiatore
person who gathers the harvest

harvesting n
mietitura raccolta
the gathering of a mature crop

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
spezzatino tritato
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
cancelletto
the # symbol

hash browns n
patatine fritte
chopped and fried potatoes

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
hashtag
a tag with a hash sign

hasp n
fermaglio
a clasp

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hassio
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl/ n
inconveniente problema
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
zolla
grass

haste makes waste proverb
la gatta frettolosa fece i gattini ciechi
being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes

hasten /ˈheɪs.ən/ v
anticipare
to cause a scheduled event to happen earlier
affrettare
to make someone/something speed up
affrettarsi sbrigarsi
to move in a quick fashion

hastily /ˈheɪstɪli/ adv
frettolosamente
in a hasty manner

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
affrettato frettoloso precipitoso
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] n
cappello
a head covering

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ n
tripletta
three achievements in a single game or similar

hatband n
nastro
band about a hat

hatbox n
cappelliera
a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat

hatch /hætʃ/ n
botola
horizontal door
osteriggio
narrow passageway between the decks
passavivande
opening for serving food
covata schiusa
birds that emerged from eggs at a specified time

hatch /hætʃ/ v
schiudersi scoppiare
of an egg, to break open
complottare tramare
to devise
schiudersi
to emerge from an egg
covare incubare
to incubate eggs

hatchback n
portellone
a car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards

hatchet /ˈhætʃɪt/ n
accetta
small axe

hatchet man n
sicario
professional killer

hatching n
schiusa
act of egg hatching
covata
group which emerge from eggs at the same time
tratteggio
method of shading

hatchway n
boccaporto
doorway with hatch

hate /heɪt/ v
odiare
to dislike intensely

hatefulness n
esecrabilità odiosità
characteristic of being hateful

hatpin n
spillone
pin used to secure a woman's hat to her hair

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
odio risentimento
strong aversion

hatter n
cappellaio modista
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats

haughtily adv
altezzosamente sprezzantemente
in a haughty manner

haughtiness n
albagia alterezza altezzosità boriosità burbanza fierezza
the property of being haughty

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ adj
altezzoso superbo albagioso altero arrogante orgoglioso
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority

haunch /hɑːntʃ/ /hɔntʃ/ /hɔːntʃ/ n
coscia
loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
ritrovo
place at which one is regularly found

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
tormentare
to make uneasy

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adj
stregata
frequented by a ghost
ossessionato
obsessed

haunted house n
casa stregata casa infestata
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ v
farsi avere
engage in sexual intercourse with
avere tenere
to possess

have a crack at v
cimentarsi
to attempt (something); to try to do

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
buona giornata arrivederci arrivederla ciao
goodbye

have a screw loose v
essere svitato mancare di qualche rotella
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric

have another think coming v
meglio che ci ripensi pensaci due volte sbagliarsi di grosso
be deluded

have bats in one's belfry v
essere svitato mancare di qualche rotella
to be crazy or eccentric

have butterflies in one's stomach v
avere le farfalle nello stomaco
be nervous

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
avere gli occhi più grandi del proprio stomaco
take more food than one can eat

have fun interjection
divertiti
wish someone a good time

have fun v
divertirsi
enjoy oneself

have had it up to here v
avere le tasche piene averne fino alla cima dei capelli essere stufo non poterne più
To have reached the limit of one's patience

have in mind v
avere in mente
consider, intend

have one foot in the grave v
avere un piede nella tomba essere più di là che di qua avere un piede nella fossa essere più morto che vivo

have one's cake and eat it too v
avere la botte piena e la moglie ubriaca
to seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible

have one's head screwed on v
avere la testa a posto avere la testa sulle spalle

have one's way v
averla vinta
to obtain the circumstances one wishes for

have other fish to fry v
avere altre gatte da pelare
to have more important things to do

have sex v
fare l'amore fare sesso
take part in a sexual act

have someone's back v
dare man forte fiancheggiare sostenere spalleggiare
be prepared and willing to support or defend someone

have the foggiest phraseologicalUnit
non ne ho la più pallida idea
"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]]

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
dovere
obligation

have-nots n
nullatenenti poveri
the poor or underprivileged

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
porto
harbour

haves n
ricchi
the wealthy or privileged

havoc /ˈhæv.ək/ n
distruzione rovina strage
devastation

hawfinch n
frosone
finch

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
falco
advocate of aggressive politics
falco sparviere sparviero
predatory bird of Accipitridae
nettatoia sparviero vassoio
plasterer's tool
scatarrare
an effort to force up phlegm

hawser n
cima canapo
cable

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
biancospino
type of shrub

hay /heɪ/ n
fieno
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay /heɪ/ v
fieno
to cut green plants for fodder

hay fever n
febbre da fieno raffreddore da fieno pollinosi
allergy to pollen

hay wain n
carro del fieno
vehicle

hayloft n
fienile
upper storey of a barn

haymaking n
fienagione
cutting and curing of grass

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
pagliaio bica
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay

haywire /ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/ adj
confuso impazzito
behaving erratically or uncontrollably

hazardous /ˈhæzəɹdəs/ adj
pericoloso azzardato
risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard

haze /heɪz/ n
smog
impurità torbidezza torbidità
degree of cloudiness in a glass or plastic
cortina opacità patina velatura velo
dullness of finish on a highly reflective surface
stato confusionale
figurative haze, such as mental confusion
torbidezza torbidità
loss of transparency in a clear solid or liquid
impurità ristagno sedimento
substance causing turbidity in beer or wine
foschia nebbia
very fine particles suspended in the air

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ adj
nocciola
colour

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
nocciolo nocciòlo
tree / shrub
legno di nocciolo
wood

hazel grouse n
francolino di monte
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ n
nocciola
fruit

hazelnut milk n
latte di nocciola
milky liquid from hazelnuts

hazzan n
chazzan
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /hi/ /ˈhiː/ pronoun
lui egli
personal pronoun "he"

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
ride bene chi ride ultimo
success is better after you've endured ridicule

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
è inconsciente
he's unconscious

he-man n
fusto
virile man

he-wolf /ˈhiːˌwʊlf/ n
lupo
male wolf

head /hɛd/ adj
di testa testa
of, relating to, or intended for the head

head /hɛd/ n
capo testa
leader, chief, mastermind
testa
mental aptitude or skill
testa capo
part of the body
end of hammer, axe, golf club etc.
topmost or leading part
blunt end of a nail, screw etc.

head in the clouds n
avere la testa tra le nuvole
having fantastic or impractical dreams

head louse n
pidocchio del capo
insect

head man n
capo villaggio
leader of a village

head of government n
capo del governo
chief officer of the executive branch of a government

head of hair n
capigliatura chioma
hair on the scalp

head of household n
capofamiglia
household role

head of state n
capo di stato

head office n
amministrazione direzione
main admin centre

head over heels adv
a gambe levate
at top speed; frantically
follemente fuori di testa perdutamente
hopelessly smitten
gambe all'aria
tumbling upside down

head-on adj
di petto
direct, abrupt
frontale di petto
from the front

head-on collision n
scontro frontale
front end collision involving two vehicles

head-turner n
ammaliatore ammaliatrice da capogiro maliarda maliardo
someone or something that catches the eye

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
mal di testa
pain or ache in the head

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ n
cerchietto
horseshoe-shaped hair accessory

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
testata capocciata craniata
sharp blow

header /ˈhɛdə/ n
caduta di testa tuffo
headlong fall or jump
colpo di testa
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head
intestazione
upper portion of a page layout

headgear n
copricapo bandana cappello cappuccio
anything worn on the head
imbracatura imbragatura
harness that fits on a horse's head

headhunter n
cacciare teste
savage

headlamp n
fanale
headlight

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ n
promontorio
bit of coastal land that juts into the sea
capitagna
unplowed boundary of a field

headlight n
fanale faro abbaglianti
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
titolo
heading or title of an article

headphones n
cuffie
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtəz/ /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz/ n
sede centrale
center of organisation's activity
quartier generale
the military installation

headrest n
poggiatesta
part of a seat

heads /hɛdz/ n
testa
side of coin

heads or tails n
testa o croce
heads or tails

heads will roll phraseologicalUnit
cadranno delle teste
some people will be fired for incompetence

headscarf n
foulard copricapo
piece of material worn over the head

headwaiter n
capocameriere
main supervisory waiter

headway n
altezza luce spazio
clearance beneath an object
abbrivio avvio impulso
forward motion, or its rate
avanzamento evoluzione progresso
progress toward a goal
intervallo
time or distance interval between the fronts of two vehicles

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ n
vento di prua
wind that blows directly against the course of a vessel

heal /hiːl/ v
guarire
guarire sanare
make better

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
guaritore
person who heals

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
guarigione
process of regeneration

health /hɛlθ/ n
salute sanità
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction

health care n
sanità assistenza sanitaria servizio sanitario
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses

health insurance n
assicurazione malattia
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
sano
sano salubre
enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well
conducive to health

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
cumulo mucchio
folla massa moltitudine
crowd
marea massa moltitudine
great number or large quantity of things
mucchio pila cumulo catasta
pile

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ v
ricolmare ricoprire
to form or round into a heap
accatastare ammassare ammucchiare
to pile in a heap
colmare coprire ricolmare riempire sommergere
to supply in great quantity

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ v
udire sentire
to perceive with the ear
to perceive sounds through the ear

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
udente
able to hear

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ n
udienza ascoltazione audizione indagine conoscitiva
legal procedure
proceeding
udito
sense

hearing-impaired adj
audioleso
hard of hearing

hearken /ˈhɑɹkən/ /ˈhɑːkən/ v
ascoltare con attenzione dare ascolto prestare orecchio
to hear with attention

hearsay n
sentita persona
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge
sentito dire diceria pettegolezzo
information that was heard by one person about another

hearse /hɜɹs/ /hɜːs/ n
cataletto
bier or handbarrow for carrying the dead
baldacchino catafalco
framework placed over coffin or tomb
cerbiatta cerva
hind on her second year
carro funebre carrozza funeraria
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
cuori cuore
a suit of cards
cuore
an organ
a shape or symbol
emotions or kindness
seat of affections, understanding or will
nocciolo cuore
centre or core

heart attack n
infarto del miocardio
acute myocardial infarction

heart failure n
insufficienza cardiaca scompenso cardiaco
chronic inability of the heart

heart of palm n
palmito
a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees

heart rate monitor n
cardiofrequenzimetro
wearable device

heart surgeon n
cardiochirurgo
surgeon of the heart

heart to heart adj
col cuore in mano
sincere, serious, or personal

heart-breaking adj
straziante
that causes extreme sorrow or grief

heart-shaped adj
cuoriforme in forma di cuore
having the supposed shape of a heart

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ n
batticuòre battito cardiaco battito del cuore battito del polso pulsazione
battito
one pulsation of the heart
battito cardiaco battito del cuore battito del polso pulsazione
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates

heartbreak /hɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/ n
crepacuore
anguish

heartburn n
bruciore di stomaco pirosi
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑːtən/ v
incoraggiare rincuorare
to give heart to, to encourage

heartening adj
rincuorante
cheerfully encouraging

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
sincero sentito
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hɑːɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ n
focolare
floor of fireplace
recess
focolare domestico
home or family life
focolare letto della fornace
part of furnace

hearth tax n
focatico
tax based on the number of hearths

heartily /ˈhɑɹtɪli/ /ˈhɑːtɪli/ adv
caldamente giovialmente sentitamente
in a hearty manner

hearts /hɑː(ɹ)ts/ n
cuori
the card suit (♥)

heartstrings /ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/ n
corda tendinea
cord-like tendons in the heart

heartwood n
durame cuore del legno
wood

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
di cuore
proceeding from the heart

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ n
gusto piccante sapore piccante
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
calore caldo
condition or quality of being hot
calore estro
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
calore caldo calura
hot spell
colata infornata
one cycle of bringing metal to maximum temperature and working it until it is too cool to work further
fervore foga impeto
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
batteria eliminatoria
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
madama pula
slang: the police
calore
thermal energy
pressione
undesirable amount of attention

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ v
eccitare scaldare
to arouse, to excite (sexually)
riscaldare scaldare
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space

heat capacity n
capacità termica
the capability of a substance to absorb heat energy

heat exchanger n
scambiatore di calore
device for transferring heat

heat pump n
pompa di calore
device to transfer heat

heat sink n
dissipatore

heat up v
scaldare
cause to become hotter

heated /ˈhiːtɪd/ adj
riscaldato
very agitated, angry or impassioned

heater /ˈhitɚ/ /ˈhiːtə/ n
radiatore riscaldatore
device that produces and radiates heat

heath /hiːθ/ n
erica brughiera
shrub of the family Ericaceae
brughiera landa
type of land

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
pagano
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion
savage

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
pagano

heather /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
brugo erica
plant
various species of the genus Erica

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ adj
riscaldante scaldante
causing heat

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
riscaldamento
system

heatwave n
ondata di caldo
period of very hot weather

heave /hiːv/ n
sollevamento
An effort to raise something, as a weight, or oneself, or to move something heavy

heave-ho /ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/ interjection
oh issa

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
cielo paradiso
paradise
sky

heaven helps those who help themselves proverb
aiutati che Dio t'aiuta
a maxim encouraging people to attempt to solve their own problems

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ adj
divino
extremely beautiful or pleasurable
pertaining to the kingdom of God; divine
celeste divino
pertaining to heaven

heavenly body n
corpo celeste
natural celestial body

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
cieli
the sky

heavy /ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ adj
pesante
having great weight
of weather:hot and humid

heavy /ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ n
cattivo
bad guy
buttafuori guardiano portinaio
slang: doorman

heavy cruiser n
incrociatore pesante

heavy metal n
heavy metal
type of music

heavy water n
acqua pesante
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

hebdomadary n
ebdomadario
holder of a week-long duty in a convent

hebetude /ˈhɛb.ə.tjuːd/ /ˈhɛb.ə.tuːd/ n
abbrutimento ebetudine
mental lethargy or dullness

heckle /ˈhɛkəl/ v
prendere in giro

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ adj
febbrile frenetico
very busy with activity and confusion

hecto- prefix
etto-
hundred

hectogram n
ettogrammo
100 grams

hectolitre n
ettolitro
100 litres

hectometre n
ettometro
the length of 100 metres

hectopascal n
ettopascal
unit of pressure

heddle n
liccio
part of a loom

heddle v
allicciare
to thread individual strands of the warp through the eyes of heddles

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n
siepe
thicket of bushes planted in a row

hedgehog /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ n
riccio porcospino
animal

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ n
edonismo
philosophy

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ n
edonista
someone devoted to hedonism

heed /hiːd/ n
considerazione cura ossequio riguardo
attention

heed /hiːd/ v
accudire avere cura importare
to mind
fare attenzione
to pay attention

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
disavveduto sventato
unaware, without noticing

heedlessness n
disavvedutezza disavvertenza incuranza sbadataggine sventataggine sventatezza
the state or character of being heedless

heel /hiːl/ n
calcagnolo
tallone calcagno
anatomy: part of the foot
cantuccio
end-piece of a loaf of bread
poggiaguancia
firearms: back upper part of the stock
tacco
part of shoe

heel over v
ingavonarsi
to tilt to one side

heft /hɛft/ n
peso
weight

heft /hɛft/ v
sollevare
to lift

hegemonize v
egemonizzare
subject to hegemony

hegumen n
egumeno
head of a monastery

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
giovenca scottona
young cow

height /haɪt/ n
altezza
distance from bottom to top
height of a standing person or animal
apice cima culmine sommità vetta
highest point

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
abominevole efferato odioso
totally reprehensible

heir /ɛəɹ/ n
ereditiera ereditiero
erede
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office
erede successore
successor in a role

heir apparent n
erede apparente
someone who will definitely inherit

heir presumptive n
erede presuntivo erede presuntiva
one who inherits if no better choice is born

heiress n
ereditiera
a woman who stands to inherit

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
bagaglio lascito patrimonio retaggio
valued possession passed down through the generations

heli-skiing n
elisci eliski

helical /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ adj
elicoidale
in the shape of a helix

heliciculture n
elicicoltura
snail farming

helicity n
elicità
physics: quantized spin component

helicoid adj
elicoidale
having the form of a flattened helix

helicoid n
elicoide
minimal surface in form of flattened helix

helicon n
elicone
large tuba

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ n
elicottero
aircraft

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ v
elitrasportare
to transport by helicopter

helio- prefix
elio-
related to the sun

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
eliocentrico
having the sun at the center

heliocentrism n
eliocentrismo
the theory that the sun is the center of the universe

helioelectric adj
elioelettrico
describing electric power generated by the rays of the sun

heliographic adj
eliografico
of or pertaining to heliography

heliometer n
eliometro
astronomical instrument for measuring the diameter of the sun

helion n
elione
nucleus of a helium-3 atom

heliopause n
eliopausa
boundary

heliophilous adj
eliofilo
needing or tolerating a high level of sunlight

helioseismological adj
eliosismologico
pertaining to helioseismology

helioseismology n
eliosismologia
the study of the propagation of pressure waves in the Sun

heliospheric adj
eliosferico
of or pertaining to the heliosphere

heliostat n
eliostato
device to continuously reflect sunlight toward a predetermined target, almost always in some fixed direction, despite the sun's motions in the sky

heliosynchronous adj
eliosincrono

heliotheism n
elioteismo
worship of the sun as a god

heliotropism n
eliotropismo
the property of some plants of turning under the influence of light

helipad n
elisuperficie
helicopter landing place

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ n
eliporto
facility for helicopters

helium /ˈhiːli.əm/ n
elio
chemical element

hell /hɛl/ n
inferno
place of suffering in life

hell /hɛl/ pn
inferno
abode for the condemned

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
caparbio determinato ostinato
recklessly determined to do or achieve something

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ n
elleboro
Any species of genus Helleborus

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ n
fiamme dell'inferno fuoco d'inferno
fire of hell

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
infernale
causing pain, discomfort or distress

hello /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ interjection
buongiorno ciao salve saluti
greeting
[[c'è nessuno]]? c'è qualcuno
is anyone there?
ciao
sarcastic: that was foolish
pronto
when answering the telephone

helm /hɛlm/ n
timoniere
maritime: member of the crew in charge of steering
al comando / at helm al timone alla guida condottiero duce timoniere
metaphor: position of leadership or control
timone
steering apparatus of a ship

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
casco elmetto
protective head covering

helmsman n
nocchiero nocchiere timoniere
person responsible for steering a ship

helophyte /ˈhɛləfaɪt/ n
elofita
plant whose buds overwinter under water

helot n
ilota servo della gleba
Spartan serf

help /hɛlp/ interjection
aiuto
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ n
aiuto ausilio
action given to provide assistance

help /hɛlp/ v
aiutare
intransitive: provide assistance
aiutare assistere
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)

help oneself v
favorire servirsi
take something freely

help out v
essere d'aiuto
provide assistance

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
aiutante apprendista assistente supporto
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj
disponibile
furnishing help; giving aid; useful

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
indifeso
unable to defend oneself

helpmate n
aiutante
A person who supplies help or companionship.

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
orlo
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together

hematite n
ematite
mineral

hematochemical adj
ematochimico
of or pertaining to the chemical characteristics of the blood

hematocrit /hɪˈmætəkɹɪt/ n
ematocrito

hematologic adj
ematologico
of or relating to hematology

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
ematoma
swelling of blood from broken vessel

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ n
ematopoiesi emopoiesi
process by which blood cells are produced

hematopoietic adj
emopoietico
of or pertaining to hematopoiesis

heme /hiːm/ n
eme
component of hemoglobin

hemeprotein n
emoproteina
protein containing heme

hemerodrome n
emerodromo
courier in Ancient Greece

hemicycle n
emiciclo
semicircular architectural structure

hemidemisemiquaver n
semibiscroma
music

hemiola n
emiolia
hemiola

hemiparesis n
emiparesi

hemiplegic adj
emiplegico
of, pertaining to, or afflicted with hemiplegia

hemipter n
emittero
insect

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
emisfero semisfera
half of the Earth
any half-sphere

hemispherectomy n
emisferectomia
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemistich n
emistichio
approximate half-line of verse
unfinished line of verse

hemline n
orlo
line

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
cicuta
poisonous plant of genus Conium

hemocathartic adj
emocatartico
serving to cleanse the blood

hemocyanin n
emocianine
pigment

hemoderivative n
emoderivato
substance in blood

hemodialysis n
emodialisi
extracorporeal dialysis

hemodynamic /himoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
emodinamico
Of or pertaining to the circulation of blood in the body

hemoglobin n
emoglobina
the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen

hemolymph n
emolinfa
a circulating fluid in the bodies of some invertebrates

hemopathology n
emopatologia
branch of pathology

hemopathy n
emopatia
disorder or disease of the blood

hemoptysis n
emottisi
expectoration of blood

hemorheology n
emoreologia
science of the rheological properties of the blood

hemorrhage /ˈhɛməɹɪdʒ/ n
emorragia
release of blood; bleeding

hemosideric adj
emosiderinico

hemosiderin n
emosiderina
abnormal microscopic pigment

hemp /hɛmp/ n
canapa
Cannabis sativa

hemp milk n
latte di canapa
milky liquid from hemp

hempseed n
canapuccia
seed of the hemp plant

hen /hɛn/ n
gallina
female chicken
female bird
hen-like woman

hen harrier n
albanella reale
bird

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
giusquiamo dente di cavallo
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
da ciò
perciò quindi dunque
as a result, therefore
da qui
from here

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
d’ora in avanti d’ora in poi
from now on

henchman /ˈhɛntʃ.mən/ n
sbirro scagnozzo
an assistant member of a criminal gang

hendecagon n
undecagono
geometry

hendecagonal adj
endecagonale

hendecasyllable /ˌhɛndɪkəˈsɪləbl/ n
endecasillabo

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ n
endiadi
figure of speech

henhouse n
pollaio
house for chickens to live in

henna /hɛnə/ n
henné
dye
alcanna henné
shrub

hennin n
hennin
medieval headgear

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
enoteismo
belief or worship

henpeck /ˈhɛn.pɛk/ v
importunare punzecchiare
to nag persistently

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
asservito plagiato soggiogato sottomesso
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife

hentai n
hentai
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime)

heparin n
eparina
a glycosaminoglycan

hepatectomy n
epatectomia
surgical removal of the liver

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ adj
epatico
relating to the liver

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
epatite
liver inflammation

hepatobiliary adj
epatobiliare
pertaining to bile ducts

hepatocellular adj
epatocellulare
pertaining to the cells of the liver

hepatologist n
epatologo
person who works in hepatology

hepatology n
epatologia
study or treatment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

hepatopancreatic adj
epatico-pancreatico

hepatorenal adj
epatorenale
of or pertaining to the liver and the kidneys

hepatotoxic adj
epatotossico
toxic to the liver

hepta- /hɛptə-/ prefix
epta- etta-
seven

heptadic adj
eptadico
sevenfold

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ n
ettagono eptagono
polygon with seven sides and seven angles

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
ettagonale ettagono
Having seven angles and sides

heptahedron n
eptaedro
polyhedron with seven faces

heptane n
eptano
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptarchy n
eptarchia
A group of seven states.

heptatonic adj
eptatonico
heptatonic

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
i suoi il suo la sua le sue
belonging to

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
lei la a lei le
she

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ n
annunciatore foriero precursore premonitore
a harbinger giving signs of things to come
araldo banditore corriere messaggero messo
a messenger, especially one bringing important news
araldo
an official whose speciality is heraldry

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ v
annunciare proclamare
announce

heraldic adj
araldica araldico
relating to the profession of devising and blazoning arms

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ n
araldica
the profession of devising and blazoning arms

herb /(h)ɝb/ /hɜːb/ n
erba medicinale
plant used in medicine
erba erba aromatica odori
plant used to flavour food
erba
slang: marijuana

herbaceous /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
erbaceo
botany: not woody

herbal /ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/ adj
vegetale
made from or with herbs

herbalist n
erborista fitoterapeuta
person who treats diseases by herbs

herbarium n
erbario
collection of dried plants
building or institution where a collection of plants is held

herbicidal adj
erbicida
relating to herbicides

herbicide n
diserbante erbicida
substance used to kill plants

herbivore /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ n
erbivoro
plant-eating organism

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
unirsi
to associate
radunare
to unite or associate in a herd
imbrancare
to act as a herdsman

herder /ˈhɜːdə/ /ˈhɝːdɚ/ n
pastore buttero capraio guardiano guardiano di greggi pecoraio
herder

herdsman n
bovaro
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ adv
qui qua
in, on, or at this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ n
qui qua

here below adv
quaggiù

here lies phraseologicalUnit
qui giace qui riposa
epitaph

here we go again interjection
ci risiamo
expression of frustration upon something bad repeated

here you are phraseologicalUnit
prego ecco ecco a Lei ecco a te
said when handing something over

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
dunque per questo
formal phrase

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
ereditario
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death
which is passed on as inheritance

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ n
eresiarca
founder of a heresy

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
eresia
dissension from religious dogma
a controversial opinion

heretic /ˈhɛɹɨtɪk/ n
eretico eretica
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
eretico
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics

heretically adv
ereticamente
in a heretical way

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ adv
prima d'ora
up to the present time

heritage n
ereditá
property
ereditá retaggio
tradition

herm n
erma
rectangular pillar

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
ermeneutica
art and science of text interpretation

hermetically adv
ermeticamente
hermetically

hermetically sealed adj
chiuso ermeticamente
airtight

hermit /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
anacoreta eremita
eremita
recluse; someone who lives alone
eremita anacoreta
religious recluse; eremite

hermit crab n
paguro bernardo l'eremita
crustacean

hermitage n
eremo
dwelling place of hermit
place of seclusion
eremitaggio isolamento
period of seclusion

hernia n
ernia
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

herniorrhaphy n
ernorrafia
repair of a hernia by means of sutures

hero /ˈhɛəɹoʊ/ /ˈhɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ n
eroe protagonista eroina
main protagonist
eroe
person of great bravery
eroe eroina protagonista
role model

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ adj
eroico
of or relating to a hero or heroine
of or relating to heroism

heroically adv
eroicamente
in a heroic manner

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
eroina
powerful and addictive drug

heroism /ˈheɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈheɹəʊɪzəm/ n
eroismo
the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ n
airone
bird

herpetologist n
erpetologo
one who studies reptiles, a reptile specialist

herpetology /ˌhɜː.pɪ.ˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
erpetologia
the branch of biology dealing with reptiles

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
aringa
fish in Clupea

herringbone /ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/ n
ossatura dell'aringa
bone of a herring
a spina di pesce
pattern

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
i suoi il suo la sua le sue
that which belongs to her

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun
lei stessa
(as intensifier) she

hertz /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
esitante
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ v
esitare titubare
to stop or pause respecting decision or action

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
esitazione
act of hesitating

hetero- prefix
etero-
other

heterocarpous adj
eterocarpo
exhibiting heterocarpy

heterocarpy n
eterocarpia
production of multiple kinds of fruit on the same plant

heterocentrism n
eterocentrismo
heterosexism

heterochromatinic adj
eterocromatinico
of or pertaining to heterochromatin

heterochromia n
eterocromia
heterochromia

heteroclisis n
eteroclisia
grammar: two or more inflection classes in a paradigm

heteroclitic adj
eteroclito

heterocycle n
eterociclo
organic chemistry: a heterocyclic compound or ring

heterocyclic adj
eterociclico
of cyclic compounds: containing one or more atoms other than carbon

heterodont adj
eterodonte
zoology: having teeth of different types

heterodont n
eterodonte
zoology: a heterodont animal

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
eterodosso dissenziente dissidente eretico scismatico
of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings that are different from the norm

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ n
eterodossia
the quality of being heterodox

heterogeneity n
eterogeneità
composition of diverse parts

heterogeneous /hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/ adj
eterogeneo
diverse in kind

heteromorphic adj
eteromorfo
biology: having different forms in different stages of the life cycle
differing in size or structure from the normal

heteronormativity n
eteronormatività
heteronormativity

heteropatriarchy n
eteropatriarcato
dominance of heterosexual males in society

heterophobe n
eterofoba eterofobo

heterophobia n
eterofobia
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heterophobic adj
eterofoba eterofobica eterofobico eterofobo

heteropoly acid n
eteropoliacido
family of mixed oxyacids of metals

heteropolyanion n
eteropolianione
anion

heteroscedastic adj
eteroschedastico

heteroscedasticity /ˌhɛtɹoʊˈskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
eteroschedasticità

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
eterosessuale
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
eterosessuale
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
eterosessualità
heterosexual orientation

heterosome n
eterosoma
sex chromosome

heterosomic adj
eterosomico
of or pertaining to the heterosomes

heterotic adj
eterotico
Of or pertaining to heterosis

heterotopic adj
eterotopico

heterozygote n
eterozigote
a diploid individual that has different alleles at one or more genetic loci

heterozygous adj
eterozigote
Of an organism which has two different alleles of a given gene

hetman n
etmano
a historical military commander in various Eastern European countries

hetty adj
etero
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
euristico
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ n
euristica
heuristic method, heuristics

hex /hɛks/ n
strega
a witch
sortilegio
an evil spell or curse

hexa- prefix
esa-
prefix for 6

hexachordal adj
esacordale
hexachordal

hexadecachoron n
esadecacoro ipertetraedro
four-dimensional object

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
sistema numerico esadecimale
number system with base sixteen

hexadeuterated adj
esadeuterato
deuterated with six atoms of deuterium per molecule

hexadic /hɛkˈsædɪk/ adj
esadico
pertaining to a hexad

hexafluoride n
esafluoruro
fluoride containing six fluroine atoms

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
esagono
A polygon with six sides and six angles

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
esagonale
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon

hexameter n
esametro
line in a poem
poetic metre

hexamethylenediamine n
esametilendiammina
hexamethylenediamine

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
esano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14

hexanone n
esanone
isomer

hexatomic adj
esatomico
having six atoms per molecule

hexokinase n
esochinasi
enzyme

hexosan n
esosano
any polysaccharide composed of hexoses

hexose n
esoso
a sugar containing six carbon atoms

hey /heɪ/ interjection
ehi ou
exclamation to get attention
ehi
protest or reprimand

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
auge
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /haɪ/ interjection
ciao
friendly, informal greeting

hi-hat n
charleston hi-hat
drum kit part

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
iato
anatomy: opening in an organ
syllable break between two vowels
iato lacuna buco
gap in a series
iato breccia
gap in geological strata
iato interruzione pausa periodo sabbatico
interruption, break or pause
iato pausa periodo sabbatico vacanza
vacation

hibakusha /ˈhɪbəˌkuːʃə/ /ˌhibəˈkuʃə/ n
hibakusha
survivor of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

hibernate /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/ v
ibernare
winter sleep

hibiscus /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
ibisco
flower

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ n
contrattempo imprevisto
minor setback
singhiozzo singulto
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ v
singhiozzare
to hiccup

hick /hɪk/ n
buzzurro
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
succhiotto
bruise-like mark

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ n
noce americano
tree of genus Carya or Annamocarya

hidalgo /hɪˈdælɡəʊ/ n
idalgo
member of the Spanish nobility

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ adj
nascosto celato nascosta occulto recondito
that has been hidden
nascosto recondito
that has been moved out of sight; invisible or unapparent

hidden agenda n
agenda nascosta
wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody

hide /haɪd/ n
pelle
skin of an animal

hide /haɪd/ v
nascondersi
(intransitive)
nascondere
(transitive)

hide and seek n
nascondino
game

hideous /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
orrendo orribile
extremely ugly
detestabile odioso
hateful; shocking

hideousness n
schifezza
being hideous

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
nascondiglio
A place to hide

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋpleɪs/ n
nascondiglio
a place where something or someone may be hidden

hidradenitis /haɪdɹədɪˈnaɪtɪs/ n
idradenite idrosoadenite
inflammation of the sweat glands

hie /haɪ/ n
fretta
haste

hie /haɪ/ v
affrettarsi
to go in haste

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
gerarchico
Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades
Pertaining to a hierarchy

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
gerarchia
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhʌɪəˈɹatɪk/ adj
austero ieratico solenne
extremely stylized, restrained or formal
ieratico sacerdotale sacrale
of or pertaining to priests

hierodule n
ierodula ierodulo
temple slave, often one performing religious prostitution

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
geroglifico
element of ideographic writing system

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ adj
geroglifico
of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ n
geroglifico
a writing system

hierology n
ierologia
comparative and historical study of religions

hieromonk n
ieromonaco
monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest

hierophany /hɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
ierofania
physical manifestation of the sacred

higgledy-piggledy /ˈhɪɡəldiˌpɪɡəldi/ adv
a catafascio alla rinfusa
in a disordered way

high /haɪ/ adj
alto elevato illustre
elevated; tall
eccitato fatto flippato fuso gasato schizzato
slang: stoned

high card n
carta alta
lowest possible winning hand in poker

high commissioner n
alto commissario
high-ranking official

high definition n
alta definizione
enhanced picture quality

high fashion n
alta moda
haute couture

high five n
batti cinque
gesture

high five v
battere il cinque
to slap high five

high heels n
scarpe con i tacchi alti
pair of shoes

high island n
isola vulcanica

high jump n
salto in alto
athletics event

high priest n
sommo sacerdote
clergyman
male person who was responsible for making the annual sacrifice on the Day of Atonement

high priestess n
somma sacerdotessa
high priestess

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ n
liceo ginnasio liceo classico liceo scientifico
secondary school

high seas n
alto mare
regions of ocean far from shore

high street n
via principale
the main street of any town

high tide n
alta marea acqua alta
the natural tide at its highest level

high-beam n
abbaglianti
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance

high-pitched /ˈhaɪˌpɪt͡ʃt/ /ˌhaɪˈpɪt͡ʃt/ adj
acuto
having a high pitch

high-ranking adj
di alto grado
at an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level

high-speed rail n
alta velocità ferroviaria
type of rail transport

high-spirited adj
effervescente esuberante indiavolato
possessing a bold nature

high-voltage transmission line /ˈhaɪvoʊltɪdʒ tɹænsˈmɪʃən laɪn/ n
linea ad alta tensione
power transmission line

highbrow adj
intellettuale intellettualoide
highly cultured

higher education n
istruzione superiore
education at university level or beyond

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ n
altopiano
mountainous land

highlands n
acrocoro
area of high land

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
evidenza risalto sottolineato
evento piatto forte
especially significant or interesting detail or event

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
sottolineare enfatizzare mettere in evidenza
to make prominent
evidenziare
to mark with a fluorescent marker

highlighter n
evidenziatore
pen for highlighting

highlighting n
evidenziazione
emphasis of text

hight /haɪt/ v
chiamarsi
be called

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
autostrada strada maestra via maestra
main public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
brigante ladrone bandito masnadiere predone
a person who robbed travelers on roads

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
dirottare
to seize control of a vehicle

hike /haɪk/ n
escursione camminata passeggiata
a long walk
aumento balzo impennata
an abrupt increase

hike /haɪk/ v
fare un'escursione
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

hiker /ˈhaɪkɚ/ n
escursionista gitante
One who hikes, especially frequently

hikikomori n
hikikomori
phenomenon

hilarious /hɪˈleɹiəs/ /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
esilarante spassoso
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hilarity /hɪˈlæɹɪ.ti/ n
ilarità
happiness

hill /hɪl/ n
collina colle
elevated location

hillbilly /hɪlˈbɪ.li/ /ˈhɪlbɪli/ n
buzzurro montanaro
someone who is from the hills
sudista
white person from the rural southern United States

hillock /ˈhɪl.ək/ n
collinetta monticello
small hill

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
collinoso
abounding in hills

hilt /hɪlt/ n
impugnatura coccia elsa guardamano
grip of a sword

hilum /ˈhaɪ.ləm/ n
ilo occhio ombelico
(botany) eye of a seed

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ pronoun
lo
accusative / direct object
gli
dative / indirect object
lui
objective after preposition

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun
lui stesso

hin n
hin
Hebrew unit of measure

hind /haɪnd/ adj
didietro posteriore
located at the rear

hind /haɪnd/ n
cerva
female deer

hind leg /haɪnd.lɛɡ/ n
zampa posteriore
either of two legs towards the rear

hindbrain n
rombencefalo
hindbrain

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
ostacolare impedire intralciare ritardare
to delay or impede movement
impedire
to make a task difficult

hindrance n
impedimento ostacolo impaccio
something which hinders

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ n
senno di poi
after-the-fact realisation or understanding

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
del senno di poi son piene le fosse
in hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ n
cerniera cardine
device for the pivoting of a door

hinged adj
linguellato
affixed with a stamp hinge

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ n
bardotto
hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey

hint /hɪnt/ n
suggerimento indizio accenno aiuto allusione dritta
clue
pizzico
tiny amount

hip /hɪp/ n
anca
joint

hip hip hooray interjection
hip hip hip hurrà hip hip hip urrà
an exclamation of congratulations

hippocampus n
ippocampo
brain region
mythological creature

hippogriff n
ippogrifo
creature

hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ n
ippopotamo
large African mammal

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
ippopotomostrosesquipedaliofobia hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliofobia sesquipedaliofobia
the fear of long words

hippuric adj
ippurico
Of or pertaining to hippuric acid or its derivatives

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ v
impiegare ingaggiare
to employ
assoldare
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment

hirola n
damalisco di Hunter
antelope

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ adj
irsuto
hairy

hirsutism n
irsutismo
excessive and increased hair growth

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
suo sua sue suoi
attributive: belonging to him

hiss /hɪs/ n
fischio sibilio sibilo
soffio
animal expression of disapproval
sibilo
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

hiss /hɪs/ v
fischiare sibilare soffiare
to make a hissing sound

histochemistry n
istochimica
the branch of histology dealing with the chemistry of cells and tissues

histological adj
istologico
pertaining to histology

histology n
istologia
study of microscopic structure

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
istone
water-soluble protein

historian /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
storico storica
person who studies history
writer of history

historic /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/ adj
storico storica
having significance in history

historical /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
storico
pertaining to history

historical linguistics n
linguistica diacronica linguistica storica
the scientific study of language change

historicalization n
storicizzazione
the framing of something in an historical perspective

historically adv
storicamente
in a historic manner

historicism n
storicismo
theory that relates events to historical context

historicize v
storicizzare

historiographer /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
storiografo
historiography scholar

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
storiografia

history /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
storia
aggregate of past events
branch of knowledge that studies the past
record or narrative description of past events
cronologia storia
computing: record of previous user events
anamnesi precedenti
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions

history repeats itself proverb
la storia si ripete
Translations

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ adj
istrionesca istrionesco istrionica istrionico
of or relating to actors or acting

hit /hɪt/ adj
colpo
valida battuta
(baseball) complete play, when the batter reaches base
risultato
computing, Internet: positive result of a search

hit /hɪt/ v
colpire battere picchiare
to give a blow

hit it and quit it v
sveltina una botta e via
to have a sexual encounter for physical gratification, and discard the company immediately thereafter

hit point n
punto danno
A unit of damage

hit the deck v
mettersi giù
To drop to a lying or other low position, especially quickly

hit the nail on the head v
colpire nel segno
identify something exactly

hitch /hɪtʃ/ n
ganci gancio
connection point for trailer
nodi nodo
knot
inconveniente intoppo
problem, delay or source of difficulty

hitchhike /ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/ v
fare l'autostop
to try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road

hitchhiker n
autostoppista gitante turista
a person who hitchhikes

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adj
al di qua citeriore
on this side

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
qua qui
to here

hither and thither adv
qua e là
In a disorderly manner

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ adv
finora fino ad ora fin qui fino a qui fino allora
up to this time

hitman n
sicario killer
contract killer

hive of activity n
andirivieni porto di mare viavai
very busy place

hmm /hm̩/ interjection
hmm mmh uhm
indicating thinking or pondering

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
rinvenimento scoperta tesoro
archeology: cache of valuable objects
gruzzolo scorta
hidden supply

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
accumulare collezionare tesaurizzare
to amass

hoarder /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
accaparratore accaparratrice incettatore
one who hoards

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ n
disturbo da accumulo
anxiety disorder

hoarfrost n
brina calaverna
frozen dew drops

hoarse /ho(ː)ɹs/ /hoəs/ /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ adj
rauco atono
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice

hoarseness n
raucedine arrochimento
having dry harsh voice

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
canuto
white or gray with age

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
bufala frode inganno
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ v
frodare
to deceive with a hoax

hob /hɑb/ /hɒb/ n
piano cottura
cooking surface

hobbit /ˈhɑbɪt/ n
hobbit
fictional small humanoid creature

hobble n
barcollamento sbilanciamento traballamento vacillamento
An unsteady, off-balance step
ceppi lacci pastoia
Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
hobby passatempo
activity done for enjoyment in spare time
falco falcone
Falco subbuteo

hobby horse n
cavalluccio di legno
child's toy

hobo /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
senzatetto
homeless person
vagabondo
tramp, vagabond; bum

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ n
garretto
meat from that part of a food animal
tarsal jount of a digitigrade quadruped

hockey /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey
the sport

hockey puck n
disco di gomma
puck used in hockey

hockey stick n
bastone da hockey su prato
instrument used in field hockey
bastone da hockey su ghiaccio
instrument used in ice hockey

hod /ˈhɑd/ n
sparviere
box

hodgepodge /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/ /ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/ n
accozzaglia guazzabuglio miscuglio pasticcio pastrocchio pot-pourri
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hodograph n
odografo

hodographic adj
odografo

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
zappa
agricultural tool

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
zappare
to use the gardening tool

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ n
cazzata corbelleria minchiata stupidaggine
nonsense
avanzi intruglio pastone sbobba
scraps fed to pigs

hoist /hɔɪst/ n
carrucola elevatore gru paranco puleggia
hoisting device

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
issare alzare brandire elevare innalzare sollevare
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate

hoist by one's own petard adj
autogol cadere nella propria trappola darsi la zappa sui piedi fare autogol
be hurt by one's own plot

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ n
presa
grasp
wrestling grip
prenotazione
reserve
stiva
cargo area

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ v
ritenere
to be or remain valid
mantenere
to bind to a consequence of one's actions
trattenere
to cause to wait
contenere
to contain
tenere imbracciare
to grasp
tenere mantenere serbare
to keep possession
tenere trattenere
to maintain, to consider
prenotare tenere
to reserve

hold off v
attendere
To delay commencing an action
posporre
to delay commencing
ritardare
to delay someone or something

hold on v
aggrapparsi tenersi
to hold, grasp, or grip
conservare tenere
to keep; to store something for someone
aspettare [[un po']] aspettare un attimo aspettare un istante aspettare un momento attendere
wait a minute

hold one's tongue v
tenere a freno la lingua
refrain from talking about something

hold out v
resistere sopravvivere
endure
aspettare attendere
to hold
aspettarsi
withhold something

hold sway v
dominare
dominate

hold to account v
responsabilizzare

hold up v
attenersi mantenere
to fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement
rapinare
to rob at gunpoint
alzare sollevare
to support or lift
aspettare frenare rallentare ritardare
to wait or delay
fronteggiare sostenere
to withstand; to stand up to; to survive

hold-up n
rapina rapina a mano armata
a robbery at gunpoint

hold-ups n
autoreggenti
hold-up stockings

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
detentore possessore proprietario
a person who possesses something
contenitore sostegno
a thing that holds

holding /ˈhoːldɪŋ/ [ˈhoʊɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ] [ˈhəʊɫdɪŋ] n
possesso
something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
buca
container
buco cunicolo fessura foro pertugio
hollow in some surface
lacuna lacuna elettronica
lack of an electron
buco
opening in a solid
portion of a game of golf
cavità orifizio pertugio
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities)
cella di isolamento
place where a prisoner is kept
falla
security vulnerability
buco cesso
undesirable place
crepa debolezza falla
weakness, flaw

hole punch n
perforatrice
tool

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ n
giorno festivo
day on which a festival etc. is traditionally observed
day declared free from work by the government
vacanza
period during which pupils do not attend school
unintentional gap
ferie vacanza
period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel

holiday home n
appartamento per vacanze
second home

holiday-maker n
turista vacanziere villeggiante
somebody on holiday

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ n
santità
state or condition of being holy

holism n
olismo
theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
olistico
relating to an analysis of the whole instead of a separation into parts

holland n
olanda
coarse cloth

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ n
grido urlo
A yell, shout

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ v
sbraitare urlare
to yell, shout

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
cavo
having an empty space inside
vacuo
without substance

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
cavità
sunken area

hollowly adv
cavernosamente cupamente
in a hollow manner

hollowness n
cavernosità
the state or quality of being hollow

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
agrifoglio
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex

hollyhock n
malvarosa malvone
plant

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
leccio
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holmium /ˈhoʊmiəm/ n
olmio
chemical element

holo- prefix
olo-
whole

hologenesis n
ologenesi
theory of evolution

hologenetic adj
ologenetico

hologramize v
olografare

holographic adj
olografico
in the form of a hologram or holograph

holography n
olografia
a technique for recording, and then reconstructing, the amplitude and phase distributions of a coherent wave disturbance

holohedry n
oloedria
condition of crystal

holomictic adj
olomittico
having layers of water that intermix

holotype n
olotipo
single physical example or illustration of an organism used to describe the taxon

holster n
cintura per attrezzi
belt with loops or slots
fondina
case for carrying a gun

holus-bolus adv
in toto
all together, unmodified

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
sacro
dedicated to a religious purpose
immacolato
flawless
santo
revered in a religion

holy card n
immaginetta santino

holy grail n
Santo Graal
distant, near impossible goal

holy shit /ˈhoʊli ʃɪt/ /ˈhəʊli ʃɪt/ interjection
merda porca puttana sticazzi
expression of surprise or the like

holy war n
guerra santa
primarily religious war

holy water n
acqua benedetta acqua santa
water, sanctified

homage /ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɒmɪdʒ/ n
omaggio
demonstration of respect
artistic work imitating another in a flattering style
in feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to his or her lord

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
a casa
at home
homewards

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
meta traguardo
goal (sports)
dimora habitat
habitat
casa focolare
house or structure in which someone lives
patria paese
someone’s native land

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ v
centrare
to home ("in on")

home automation n
domotica

home cinema n
home cinema home theater home theatre
theatre-quality movie system at home

home country n
patria
country where a person was born and raised

home help n
colf collaboratrice familiare
one who does chores and provides in-home care

home is where the heart is proverb
la casa è dove si trova il cuore
One's true home is where one feels happiest

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
pagina iniziale portale
main or first page of a website
pagina iniziale
web page set to open in a web browser

home plate n
casa base
pentagonal rubber object

home run n
fuoricampo
(baseball) four-base hit

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ n
casa, dolce casa
Nice, comfortable home

home wrecker n
rovinafamiglie
one who becomes romantically involved with a married man or woman

homebody n
pantofolaio
person who likes to stay home

homegrown adj
fatto in casa nostrano
Grown at home

homeland n
patria paese suolo natio
country which one regards as home

homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
senzatetto
lacking a permanent residence

homemade adj
fatto in casa casalingo casereccio
made at home

homeoarchy n
omeoarchia

homeomorphism n
omeomorfismo
in topology

homeomorphy n
omeomorfia
biology: the evolution of similar external forms from very distant ancestors

homeopath n
omeopata
a person who practices homeopathy

homeopathic adj
omeopatico
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
omeopatia
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeostasis /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhɒmiˈɒstəsɪs/ n
omeostasi
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeostat n
omeostato

homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ n
fanatico
devoted supporter of a team

homesickness n
nostalgia
missing one's home or family

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ n
abitazione isolata casa isolata
A house together with surrounding land and buildings
casolare luogo natio
place that is one's home

hometown n
città di origine
place of birth or residence

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ n
compito
work that is done at home

homicide /ˈhoʊməsaɪd/ /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ n
assassina assassino omicida
a person who kills another
assassinio omicidio omicidio colposo omicidio premeditato
the killing of one person by another

homiletics n
omiletica
art of preaching

homily /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ n
omelia
sermon

homination n
ominazione

homing pigeon n
piccione viaggiatore
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct

hominid n
ominide
primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae

homoatomic adj
omoatomico
describing a molecule, all of whose atoms are of the same element

homocentric adj
omocentrico

homocercal adj
omocerco
of a fish tail

homochromy n
omocromia
the use of the same colour as its background

homocyclic adj
omociclico
chemistry

homocysteinemia n
omocisteinemia
presence of homocysteine

homocystinuria n
omocistinuria
metabolic disorder

homodont adj
omodonte
having teeth that are all of the same type

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ).dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ n
omogeneità
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈdʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
omogeneo
having the same composition throughout
of the same kind; alike, similar

homogeneously adv
omogeneamente
in a homogeneous manner

homogenized milk n
latte omogeneizzato
treated milk

homoiousia n
omoiusia

homokinetic adj
omocinetico
constant-velocity

homolateral adj
omolaterale
ipsilateral

homologously adv
omologamente
in a homologous manner
with regard to homology

homology n
omologia
chemistry: relationship between the elements in the same group of the periodic table
genetics: presence of the same series of bases in related genes

homomorphism n
omomorfismo
notion in mathematics

homonationalism n
omonazionalismo

homonymous adj
omonimo
having the same name
pertaining to a homonym

homonymy n
omonimia
property of being a homonym

homopatriarchy n
omopatriarcato
dominance of homosexual males over other LGBTI people.

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] n
omofobo omofoba
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
omofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals

homophobic adj
omofobo omofobico omofoba omofobica
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑːməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ n
omofono
words with the same pronunciation

homopter n
omottero
insect

homorhythm n
omoritmia
style of music

homorhythmic adj
omoritimico
having a single rhythm

homoscedastic adj
omoschedastico
having the same finite variance for all elements

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
omoschedasticità
property of a set of random variables

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ adj
omosessuale
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ n
omosessuale
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality n
omosessualità
sexual orientation

homosexualization n
omosessualizzazione

homosexualize v
omosessualizzare

homosexually adv
omosessualmente
in a homosexual way

homothety n
omotetia
scaling transformation

homozygote /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
omozigote
a diploid individual that has equal alleles at one or more genetic loci

homozygous /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ adj
omozigote
of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
cote mola
sharpening stone

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
affinare
to refine or master a skill
affilare affinare arrotare molare
to sharpen with a hone

honest /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
onesto onesta
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
onestamente
in an honest manner

honesty /ˈɑːnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ n
onestà correttezza lealtà
quality of being honest

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
miele
sweet substance produced by bees
colour
carino gioia tesoro
term of affection

honey badger n
tasso del miele mellivora ratele
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
ape ape da miele
bee

honey buzzard n
falco pecchiaiolo
Pernis apivorus

honey fungus n
chiodino
mushroom of the genus Armillaria

honey locust n
spino di Giuda
tree

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/ n
luna di miele
period of time immediately following a marriage
viaggio di nozze
trip taken by a newly wed married couple

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
caprifoglio
plant

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ v
suonare il clacson
to use a car horn

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ n
onore
token of praise or respect

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
onorare
think of, respect highly

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ adj
onorabile onorevole
worthy of respect

honorarium /ˈɒ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ /ˌɑ.nəˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ n
onorario
compensation for services

honorary adj
ad honorem honoris causa
given as an honor

honour killing n
delitto d'onore
murder as a cultural practice

honourably /ˈɑnəɹəbli/ /ˈɒnəɹəbli/ adv
onorabilmente onorevolmente
in an honourable manner

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
brusio
a fuss, commotion, uproar

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] adj
quartiere vicinato
Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] n
cofano
car engine cover
cappa
covering of a vent to suck away smoke or fumes
cappuccio
headwear
cappa cupola schermo
protective cover
cappotta soffietto
soft top
cappuccio della toga universitaria
university degree

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] v
incappucciare nascondere
cover with a hood

hooded crow n
cornacchia grigia
Corvus cornix

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ n
felpa
sweatshirt, with an integral hood

hoodwink /ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/ v
imbrogliare ingannare
to deceive

hoof /hʊf/ n
zampa
slang: human foot
zoccolo
tip of a toe of ungulates

hoofer n
ballerina ballerino
professional dancer

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
parte orecchiabile ritornello
catchy musical phrase
gancio uncino gancetto
rod bent into a curved shape
gancio
type of boxing punch

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
adescare
slang: to engage in prostitution
agganciare
to attach a hook
prendere
to catch with a hook
agganciare connettersi inserire
to connect
agganciare attirare
to ensnare someone

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
narghilè
pipe

hooked /hʊkt/ adj
a forma di uncino a uncino adunco aquilino
having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook

hooker /ˈhʊk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhʊk.ɚ/ n
tallonatore
rugby player
puttana baldracca battona peripatetica sgualdrina squillo
prostitute

hookup n
attacco
connection

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
teppista hooligan vandalo
person that causes trouble or violence

hoopoe /ˈhupu/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
upupa
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
evviva urrà
elated expression of approval

hoot /huːt/ n
ululo
cry of an owl

hooter /ˈhu.tɚ/ /ˈhuː.tə(ɹ)/ n
clacson
horn of a motor vehicle

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
saltello
a short jump
luppolo
the plant whose flowers are used in brewing
(plural) flowers of the hop plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
saltellare
jump a short distance
saltàr su
to suddenly take transport

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
speranza
belief that something wished for can happen
person or thing that is a source of hope

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
sperare
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might

hope against hope v
Dio ce la mandi buona

hope springs eternal proverb
la speranza è l'ultima a morire
the feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ adj
speranzoso
feeling hope

hopefulness n
speranzosità
property of being hopeful

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
disperato
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopper crystal n
tramoggia

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
orda
wandering troop or gang
a large number of people

horehound n
marrobio marrubio
Marrubium vulgare

horizon /həˈɹaɪzən/ n
orizzonte
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/ adj
orizzontale
parallel to the plane of the horizon

horizontally adv
orizzontalmente
in a horizontal direction or position

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
ormonale
pertaining to hormones

hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/ n
ormone
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ n
corno
growth on the heads of certain animals
substance
any of several musical wind instruments
instrument used to signal others
any similar real or imaginary projection
horn-shaped object
clacson
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ n
carpino
tree of Carpinus

hornbill /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/ /ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/ n
bucero
bird

hornblende /ˈhɔɹnˌblɛnd/ /ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/ n
orneblenda
a green to black amphibole mineral

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ adj
cornuto
having horns

horned lark n
allodola golagialla
Eremophila alpestris

horned melon n
kiwano
plant

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
calabrone
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body

horny /ˈhɔɹ.ni/ adj
corneo
hard or bony
arrapato
sexually aroused

horologist n
orologiaia orologiaio
a person who makes or repairs clocks

horology n
orologia
art, science and technology of timekeeping

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ n
oroscopo
astrological forecast
position of the planets and stars; diagram of such positions

horoscopy n
oroscopia
casting of horoscopes

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ adj
orribile terribile
causing horror, terrible

horribly adv
orribilmente
in a horrible way

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ adj
orrido
causing horror or dread

horse /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ n
cavallo
members of the species Equus ferus
knight in chess (see also knight)
gymnastic equipment

horse archer n
arciere a cavallo
a cavalryman armed with a bow

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ n
castagna d'India
seed
ippocastano castagno d'India
tree

horse racing n
corsa di cavalli
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest

horsebox n
box
vehicle

horsefly n
tafano
fly of the family Tabanidae

horsehair n
crine
hair of a horse, from its mane or tail

horseling n
cavallino pony
a little horse

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ n
cavaliere
man who rides a horse

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
cavallo vapore
metric
non-metric

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
barbaforte cren rafano rusticano
condiment
cren rafano
plant

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
ferro di cavallo
metallic shoe of a horse
shape of a horseshoe
piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
coda di cavallo
plant

horsewoman n
amazzone
a female equestrian

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
orticoltura
the science of caring for gardens

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ interjection
osanna
liturgical word

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
manichetta
flexible tube

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
casa di cura ospizio
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill
ospizio casa di cura
provision of palliative care for the terminally ill

hospitable /hɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
ospitale
cordial and generous towards guests

hospitably adv
ospitalmente
in a hospitable manner

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
ospedale
large medical facility

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
ospitalità
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests

hospitalization n
ospedalizzazione
hospitalizing of a patient

hospodar n
ospodaro
title of the governors of Moldavia and Wallachia

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
ospite
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
host
computing: computer attached to a network
moderatore
moderator
organizzatore
person or organisation responsible for running an event
anfitrione ospitante
person who receives or entertains a guest
ostia
consecrated bread

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
ospitare
perform the role of a host

hostage /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ n
ostaggio
person given as a pledge or security

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
ostello
an affordable overnight lodging place

hostilely adv
ostilmente
in a hostile manner

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
ostilità
state of being hostile

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
febbrile
feverish
caldo bollente
having a high temperature
caldo
of the weather
figa figo gnocca
slang: physically very attractive
piccante
spicy

hot air n
aria fritta fuffa
empty, confused or exaggerated talk
aria calda
heated air

hot chocolate n
cioccolata calda
beverage

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ n
hot dog
frankfurter in a bun
salsiccia würstel
sausage

hot flush n
caldana scalmana vampa vampata di calore
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause

hot on someone's heels adj
alle calcagna
close behind

hot potato n
patata bollente
awkward or delicate problem
patata calda
child's game

hot pursuit n
tallonamento
close and continuous pursuit

hot spot n
zona calda
place of violent political unrest

hot water bottle n
borsa dell'acqua calda
a flexible bottle for heat therapy

hot-air balloon n
mongolfiera
balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air

hotchpot n
collazione
blending together of property so as to achieve equal division in the case of inheritance; collation

hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ /həʊˈtɛl/ /əʊˈtɛl/ n
albergo hotel
establishment providing accommodation
albergo
red property in the game of Monopoly
hotel
the letter "H"

hothead n
testa calda
one who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights

hotplate n
piastra riscaldante
low-powered heating device
fornello piastra
semi-portable stove
piastra
the element of a stove

hound /haʊnd/ n
bracco
dog

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
ora
time period of sixty minutes
the time

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
clessidra clepsamia
clock

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
uri
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ n
camera casa
debating chamber for government politicians
casa
human abode
archetypal structure of a human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business
teatro
theatre

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ v
alloggiare
admit to residence
collocare
keep within a structure or container

house arrest n
arresti domiciliari
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house martin n
balestruccio
bird in genus Delichon

house mouse n
topo domestico
mouse of the species Mus musculus

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house house music musica house
type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum

house number n
numero civico
street address

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ n
castello di carte
structure made by stacking playing cards
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation

house sparrow n
passero
Passer domesticus

house wine n
vino della casa
a relatively inexpensive wine sold in restaurants

housefly n
musca domestica
fly

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ adj
casalinghi domestico
found in or having its origin in a home

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
nucleo familiare
famiglia nucleo familiare
those living in the same residence

household appliance n
elettrodomestico
machine

household deity n
lari penati
minor god or goddess who protects a home or family

househusband n
casalingo uomo di casa
husband who remains in the homestead

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ n
governante
head of the female staff of a large home
casalinga
one who looks after the home by herself

housemate n
coinquilina coinquilino
someone living in the same house

houseplant n
pianta da appartamento
plant grown indoors
plant suited to such treatment

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
casalinga donna di casa massaia padrona di casa
female head of household

housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
alloggiamento contenitore scatola
container

housing estate n
immobili

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ n
ricovero riparo tettoia
open shed
bicocca buco cesso fogna stamberga
poor cottage

hover /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌ.vɚ/ v
librarsi volteggiare
to float in the air
aggirarsi attardarsi gironzolare indugiare ronzare intorno
to linger in one place
esitare essere in bilico essere indeciso essere sospeso pencolare
to waver, or be uncertain

hoverboard /ˈhɒvəbɔɹd/ /ˈhʌvɚbɔɹd/ n
hoverboard volopattino
levitating board

hovercraft /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
aeroscivolante
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
sirfidi
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ adv
come
in what manner
in what state
quanto come
to what degree
che come
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ conjunction
come
in which way

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ phraseologicalUnit
come sta? come stai?
greeting

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
come mai
why

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
come posso arrivare al aeroporto?
how do I get to the airport?

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
come va piacere di conoscerla tutto bene
Phrase: how do you do

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
come si pronuncia questa parola?
how do you pronounce this word?

how do you say …… in English phraseologicalUnit
come si dice …… in inglese?
request for translation into English

how long adv
da quando quanto tempo
how long (length of time)

how many determiner
quante quanti
what number

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
quante lingue parla? quante lingue parli?
how many languages do you speak?

how much determiner
quant'è quanto costa?
what is the cost/price?
quanto quanta
what quantity

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
quanti anni ha? quanti anni hai?
what is your age in years

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
come va
how's it going? - informal greetings

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑwɛvə/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ adv
comunque
in whatever way or manner
tuttavia però nonostante
nevertheless

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ n
obice
a cannon

howl /haʊl/ n
guaito
prolonged cry of distress or anguish
uggiolio ululato latrato
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf

howl /haʊl/ v
ululare gannire
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do

howler /ˈhaʊlə/ /ˈhaʊlɚ/ n
urlatore
animal

howling /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ n
uggiolio
act of producing howls

hp n
CV
horsepower

hub /hʌb/ n
mozzo
central part of a wheel
concentratore
computer networking device
incrocio punto di snodo
point where many routes meet
asta graduata mira stadia
stake with a nail in it

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
brusio
A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ n
arroganza insolenza supponenza
excessive pride or arrogance

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
salmone del Danubio
Hucho hucho

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ adj
accalcarsi
crowd together

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ n
calca folla
dense and disorderly crowd

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ n
colorito
character; aspect
colore sfumatura colorazione ombreggiatura tinta tonalità
color or shade of color; tint; dye

hug /hʌɡ/ n
abbraccio
affectionate embrace

hug /hʌɡ/ v
abbracciare
embrace
cling closely together
tenersi vicino
sail close to a shoreline

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] adj
enorme gigante
very large

hugely adv
vastamente
hugely

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ interjection
eh
expressing doubt or confusion

hulk /hʌlk/ n
omaccione
a big, (and possibly clumsy) person

hull /hʌl/ n
scafo
frame of a ship or plane

huller n
sgranatrice
machine for removing hulls from grain

hum /ˈhʌm/ n
ronzio
indistinct sound resembling human humming

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
ronzare
to drone like certain insects naturally do in motion
canticchiare mormorare bofonchiare brontolare canterellare sibilare
to make sound with lips closed

human /ˈ(h)ju.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ adj
umano
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens
having the nature or attributes of a human being

human being n
essere umano uomo
person

human condition n
condizione umana
characteristics, key events and situations which compose the essentials of human experience

human geography n
antropogeografia
branch of geography

human resource management n
amministrazione delle risorse umane
process

human resources n
risorse umane
the personnel department of an organization
the personnel employed in an organization

human rights n
diritti umani
basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed

human shield n
scudo umano
civilians placed in or around targets

human trafficking n
traffico di esseri umani
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
umanesimo
ethical system
historical revival of Classical culture
humanitarianism

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] n
umanista
proponent of the group of ethical stances

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
scienze umanistiche
language, literature, etc.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ n
umanità
human condition
human beings as a group
benevolenza umanità
quality of being benevolent

humanize /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ v
umanizzare
to make human

humanness n
umanità
quality of being human

humanzee n
scimpanzuomo
a hypothetical hybrid of a human and a chimpanzee

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ /ˈʌmbəl/ adj
modesto umile terra terra
near the ground
umile modesto
thinking lowly of oneself

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ /ˈʌmbəl/ v
sminuire
to bring low, etc.

humbly /ˈhʌmbli/ adv
umilmente
in a humble manner

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ n
imbroglio
fraud or sham

humeral adj
omerale
of the humerus

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ n
omero
bone of the upper arm

humicolous adj
umicolo

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
umido
slightly wet

humidification n
umidificazione
process

humidifier n
umidificatore
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air

humidify /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
umidificare
To increase the humidity in the air.

humidity /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ n
umidità
dampness, especially that of the air

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
umiliare avvilire
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect

humiliating adj
avvilente
liable to humiliate

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
umiliazione
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification
umiliazione smacco
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ n
umiltà
characteristic of being humble

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
colibrì colibri
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
hummus
dip made of chickpea paste

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
gigantesco disumano enorme mastodontico
extremely large

humorist n
umorista
writer of humor

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ adj
umoristico divertente esilarante
full of humor or arousing laughter; funny

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ n
umore
mood
umorismo humour
something funny

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ v
accontentare assecondare
to pacify by indulging

hump /hʌmp/ n
paturnie
bad mood
gobba
deformity of the human back
bozzo
mound of earth
gobba gibbo
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back

humpback whale n
megattera
Megaptera novaeangliae

hunch /hʌntʃ/ n
gibbo
hump; protuberance
intuizione presentimento
idea, theory

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ numeral
cento
cardinal number 100

hundred thousand numeral
centomila
100,000

hundred-and-first adj
centounesimo

hundred-first adj
centunesimo
ordinal number

hundred-first n
centunesimo
one of a hundred one equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the hundred-first position

hundred-thousandth adj
centomillesimo
the ordinal form of the number one hundred thousand

hundred-thousandth n
centomillesimo
one of one hundred thousand equal parts of a whole

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ adj
centesimo
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ n
centesimo
one of a hundred equal parts of a whole
centesimo centesima
person or thing in the hundredth position

hung adj
ben dotato
having a large penis

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
fame
need for food

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
avere fame fame
need food

hunger is the best sauce proverb
la fame è il miglior condimento
being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
affamato
affected by hunger; desirous of food

hunk /hʌŋk/ n
pezzo tozzo
large piece of something
fusto gnocco marcantonio
sexually attractive man

hunt /hʌnt/ n
caccia spedizione di caccia
hunting expedition
caccia
the act of hunting, shooting

hunt /hʌnt/ v
cacciare
to chase down prey
essere a caccia essere alla ricerca
to search for something

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ n
cane da caccia
hunting dog
cavallo da caccia
hunting horse
cacciatore
person who hunts game
person who pursues someone
cercatore cercatrice
person who searches for something

hunter-gatherer n
cacciatore-raccoglitore
person whose main food source is hunting and gathering

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
caccia
chasing and killing animals for sport or to get food
looking for something

hunting horn n
corno da caccia
bugle used during a hunt

hunting jacket n
cacciatora
insulated outdoor jacket

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
cacciatrice
female who hunts

hurdle /ˈhɜːdəl/ /ˈhɝdəl/ n
ostacolo
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race
ostacolo barriera
perceived obstacle

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ n
ghironda
stringed instrument

hurl /hɝl/ v
lanciare slanciare tirare
throw with force
rigurgitare rimettere vomitare
vomit

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
evviva urrà
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ n
evviva urrà
a cheer; a cry of hurrah

hurricane /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn/ n
uragano
weather phenomenon
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] n
fretta premura furia
rushed action

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] v
affrettarsi
affrettarsi precipitarsi
to do things quickly

hurry up v
affrettarsi fai presto
go faster

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
ferito
wounded, injured

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
dolere fare male
to be painful
ferire
to cause physical pain and/or injury

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ n
marito sposo
male partner in marriage

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ v
dosare
to conserve

husband and wife n
marito e moglie moglie e marito
husband and wife

husbandry /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ n
agricoltura
cultivation of crops and raising of livestock

hush up v
mettere a tacere
to keep secret

husk /hʌsk/ n
buccia riccio scorza
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits

husk /hʌsk/ v
capare pelare sbaccellare sbucciare scorticare sgranare
remove husks from

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
corpulento robusto

hussar n
ussaro
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ n
andirivieni fretta spinta trambusto
rush or hurry

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ v
imbrogliare truffare
to con or deceive
affrettarsi darsi da fare
to rush or hurry

hustle and bustle n
andirivieni girio porto di mare tramestio vai e vieni viavai
activity

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
prostituto
a male prostitute who sells his services to men
lenone magnaccia pappa protettore
a pimp
agitato approfittatore frettoloso imbroglione irrequieto ladro
one who hustles

hut /hʌt/ n
capanna
primitive dwelling
small wooden shed

hutch /hʌtʃ/ n
conigliera gabbia
cage for rabbits

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
giacinto
plant of the genus Hyacinthus

hyalite n
ialite
form of opal

hyalomere n
ialomero
clear part of blood platelet

hyaluronic adj
ialuronico
of or pertaining to hyaluronic acid or its derivatives

hyaluronic acid n
acido ialuronico
a mucopolysaccharide

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ adj
ibrido
consisting of diverse components

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
ibrido incrocio meticcio
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding
ibrido
word derived from different languages
something of mixed origin

hybridism n
ibridismo
the state of being hybrid

hybridity n
ibridismo
the state of being hybrid

hybridization /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
ibridizzazione
act of hybridizing

hydathode n
idatodo
tissue through which water is excreted

hydracid n
idracido
chemistry: an acid that does not contain any oxygen

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪnd͡ʒ(i)ə/ n
ortensia
shrub

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
idrato
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
idratare
to absorb water

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
idraulico
Related to hydraulics
Having to do with water

hydraulic engineering n
ingegneria idraulica
sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with water and sewage

hydraulic fracturing n
fratturazione idraulica
technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
idraulica
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion

hydrazoic adj
azotidrico idrazoico

hydricity n
idricità
combined power source

hydride n
idruro
compound of hydrogen

hydro- /haɪdɹoʊ-/ prefix
idro-
pertaining to water

hydro-geothermal adj
idrogeotermico
that employs water heated geothermally

hydroalcoholic adj
idroalcolico
describing a solution in which the solvent is a mixture of water and alcohol

hydrocephalus n
idrocefalia idrocefalo
skull enlargement due to fluid

hydrochloric adj
cloridrico
relating to hydrochloric acid

hydrochloric acid n
acido cloridrico acido muriatico
strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride

hydrochloride n
cloridrato
hydrochloric acid with an organic base

hydrochory n
idrocoria
dispersal by water

hydrocinnamic acid n
acido idrocinnamico
3-phenylpropanoic acid

hydroculture n
idrocoltura
type of hydroponics

hydrocyanic adj
cianidrico
of or pertaining to hydrocyanic acid or its compounds

hydrocyanic acid n
acido cianidrico
prussic acid

hydrodealkylation n
idrodealchilazione

hydrodegradation n
idrodegradazione
chemical degradation by water

hydroextractor n
idroestrattore
machine that removes excess water from textiles

hydrofluoric adj
fluoridrico
containing hydrogen and fluorine

hydrofluoric acid n
acido fluoridrico
hydrofluoric acid

hydrofluoroether n
idrofluoroetere

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ n
aliscafo
vessel
ala portante
wing

hydrogamous adj
idrogamo
of or pertaining to hydrogamy

hydrogamy n
idrogamia
pollination by means of water

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ n
idrogeno
chemical element
molecular hydrogen

hydrogen bomb n
bomba H bomba all'idrogeno
thermonuclear bomb

hydrogen peroxide n
acqua ossigenata perossido di idrogeno
H₂O₂

hydrogenase n
idrogenasi

hydrogenate /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ v
idrogenare
treat or react with hydrogen

hydrogenation n
idrogenazione

hydrogenous /haɪˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
idrogenico
containing hydrogen

hydrogeochemical adj
idrogeochimico

hydrogeochemistry n
idrogeochimica

hydrographic adj
idrografico
of or pertaining to hydrography

hydrolat n
idrolato

hydrolipidic adj
idrolipidico
pertaining to hydrolipids

hydrologic adj
idrologico
of or pertaining to hydrology

hydrological adj
idrologico
pertaining to hydrology

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
idrologa idrologo
one who is skilled in or practises hydrology

hydrolysate /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsət/ n
idrolizzato
any product of a hydrolysis reaction

hydrolysis n
idrolisi
a chemical process of decomposition

hydrolyzation n
idrolizzazione
the act of hydrolyzing

hydrolyze v
idrolizzare idrolizzarsi
subject to hydrolysis

hydromancy n
idromanzia
divination by water or other liquid

hydromassage n
idromassaggio
massage using water

hydrometallurgy n
idrometallurgia
the field of extractive metallurgy involving the use of aqueous chemistry

hydrometeor n
idrometeora
precipitation due to atmospheric condensation

hydrometric adj
idrometrico
concering or applying hydrometry

hydrometry n
idrometria
branch of hydrostatics

hydronautics n
idronautica

hydronium n
idronio idrossonio
H₃O+

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
idronomo
name of a body of water

hydropericardium n
idropericardio
accumulation of serous fluid in the pericardium

hydroperitoneum n
idroperitoneo
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneum

hydrophile n
idrofila
hydrophilic substance

hydrophilic adj
idrofilo
having an affinity for water

hydrophobe n
idrofobo
hydrophobic compound or material

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
idrofobia
fear of water
rabies

hydrophobic adj
idrofobo
of, or having, hydrophobia
lacking an affinity for water

hydropneumothorax n
idropneumotorace
presence of both fluid and air in the pleural cavity

hydroponics /ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌhaɪdɹəˈpɑnɪks/ n
idroponica
cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution

hydrops n
idrope
accumulation of serous fluid

hydrosaline adj
idrosalino
pertaining to water containing salts

hydrosanitary adj
idrosanitario
describing any sanitary apparatus that employs water

hydrosol n
idrosol
sol in which the continuous phase is water

hydrosphere n
idrosfera
waters of the Earth

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
idrostatico
of or relating to hydrostatics

hydrosulfate n
idrosolfato
sulfate of an organic base

hydrosulfuric adj
solfidrico
derived from hydrosulfuric acid

hydrosulfuric acid n
acido solfidrico
hydrogen sulfide

hydrosulfurous adj
idrosolforoso
hyposulfurous

hydrotaxis n
idrotassi
movement in response to water

hydrotherapy n
idroterapia
technique that uses water for the treatment of disease

hydrothorax n
idrotorace
presence of fluid in the pleural cavity

hydrotimeter n
idrotimetro
burette used for hydrotimetry

hydrotimetric adj
idrotimetrico
by means of hydrotimetry

hydrotimetry n
idrotimetria
measurement of the hardness of water

hydrotropism n
idrotropismo
the movement of an organism either towards or away from water

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ n
idrossido
univalent anion

hydroxyethyl methacrylate n
idrossietilmetacrilato
ester of ethylene glycol and methacrylic acid

hydroxyl n
idrossile ossidrile
-OH

hydroxyquinol n
idrossiquinolo
poisonous trihydroxy phenol

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
iena
mammal

hyetograph /haɪˈɛtəɡɹæf/ n
ietografo ietogramma

hygiene /ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/ n
igiene
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ adj
igienico
pertaining to hygiene

hygienist n
igienista
person skilled in hygienics

hygrograph n
igrografo
any of several forms of automated hygrometer that record humidity

hygrometer n
igrometro
instrument that measures humidity

hygrometry n
igrometria
the measurement of the moisture content of gases

hygrophilous adj
igrofilo
adapted for growth in a damp or wet environment

hygroscope n
igroscopio
instrument that indicates changes in atmospheric humidity

hygroscopic adj
igroscopico
readily taking up and retaining water

hygroscopicity n
igroscopicità
the degree to which a substance is hygroscopic
the state of being hygroscopic

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
imene
membrane which occludes the vagina

hymeneal /hʌɪməˈniːəl/ adj
imeneo
pertaining to marriage

hymenium n
imenio
spore bearing surface

hymenoplasty n
imenoplastica

hymn /hɪm/ n
inno
a song of praise or worship

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ n
innario
book or collection of hymns

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ n
ipallage
literary device

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
iper-

hyperactivity n
iperattività
Quality of being hyperactive

hyperacusic adj
iperacusico
of, pertaining to, or suffering from hyperacusis

hyperacusis n
iperacusia
heightened sensitivity to some sounds

hyperacute adj
iperacuto
very acute

hyperaldosteronism n
iperaldosteronismo
condition in which too much aldosterone is produced

hyperandrogenism /haɪpəɹanˈdɹɒdʒənɪzəm/ n
iperandrogenismo

hyperbaric adj
iperbarico
of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure

hyperbaric chamber n
camera iperbarica
vessel containing air at an elevated pressure

hyperbass flute n
flauto iperbasso
lowest pitched instrument in the flute family

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
iperbato
grammar

hyperbola n
iperbole
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɝːbəli/ n
iperbole
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/ adj
iperbolico
exaggerated

hypercellularity n
ipercellularità
presence of an abnormally large number of cells

hypercharge n
ipercarica
characteristic of particles

hypercholesterolemia n
ipercolesterolemia
an excess of cholesterol in the blood

hypercinnabar n
ipercinabro
form of cinnabar

hypercomplex adj
ipercomplesso

hyperconjugation n
iperconiugazione
a weak form of conjugation in which single bonds interact with a conjugated system

hypercorrect adj
ipercorretto
nonstandard because of a mistaken idea of standard usage

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
ipercorrettismo
nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule

hypercube /ˈhaɪ.pə.kjuːb/ /ˈhaɪ.pɚ.kjuːb/ n
ipercubo
a geometric figure

hyperdensity n
iperdensità
unusually high density

hyperesthesia n
iperestesia
unusual sensitivity

hyperfiltration n
iperfiltrazione
an elevation of the rate of glomerular filtration of the kidneys

hyperfullerene n
iperfullerene
allotropic form of carbon

hypergeometric adj
ipergeometrico
related to hypergeometric series

hypergeometric distribution n
distribuzione ipergeometrica
probability distribution

hypergeometric function n
funzione ipergeometrica
mathematics

hypergeometric series n
serie ipergeometrica
power series

hyperglycemia n
iperglicemia
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperglycemic adj
iperglicemico

hypergolic /hʌɪpəˈɡɒlɪk/ adj
ipergolico
igniting spontaneously on contact with an oxidiser

hypergraph n
ipergrafo
a generalization of a graph

hyperhidrosis [haɪpəɹhaɪˈdɹoʊsɪs] n
iperidrosi
a medical condition

hyperhomocysteinemia n
iperomocisteinemia
excessive presence of homocysteine

hyperkalemia n
iperkaliemia iperpotassiemia
the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood

hyperkinesis /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)kɪˈniːsɪs/ n
ipercinesia
a condition characterized by hyperactivity
abnormally increased and sometimes uncontrollable activity or muscular movements

hyperkinetic adj
ipercinetico
of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity

hyperkinetic disorder n
ipercinesia sindrome ipercinetica
developmental disorder

hyperlink n
collegamento ipertestuale
area on a Web page

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ n
ipernatriemia
abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma

hypernatremic /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mɪk/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mɪk/ adj
ipernatriemico
having an abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma

hypernova n
ipernova
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole

hypernuclear adj
ipernucleare
of or pertaining to a hypernucleus

hypernucleus n
ipernucleo
nucleus with hyperon

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
iperonimo
superordinate grouping word

hyperon n
iperone
baryon with nonzero strangeness

hyperostosis n
iperostosi
an excessive growth or thickening of bone

hyperovulation n
iperovulazione
the release of multiple eggs

hyperpathia n
iperpatia
exaggerated response to a painful stimulus

hyperphosphaturia n
iperfosfaturia
presence of excessive phosphate in the urine

hyperpituitarism n
iperpituitarismo
condition

hyperplasia /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ n
iperplasia
increase in the size of a tissue or organ

hyperproductive adj
iperproduttivo
exceptionally productive

hyperpure adj
iperpuro

hypersalivation n
ipersalivazione
excessive flow of saliva

hypersecretion n
ipersecrezione
excessive secretion

hypersensitivity n
ipersensibilità
heightened immune response to an antigen

hypersensitized adj
ipersensibile
made highly or abnormally sensitive to a stimulus

hypersomnia n
ipersonnia
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

hypersonic adj
ipersonico
five times the speed of sound

hyperspace n
iperspazio
notional space in science fiction
mathematics

hypersphere n
ipersfera
the points of a hyperspace at the same distance from a given point

hypersplenism n
ipersplenismo
disorder

hyperstatic adj
iperstatico
statically indeterminate

hyperstaticity n
iperstaticità
condition of being hyperstatic

hypersthene n
iperstene
inosilicate

hypertension n
ipertensione
abnormally high blood pressure

hypertensive adj
ipertensivo
of or pertaining to, or causing hypertension

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
ipertesto
uncountable: text for the Web

hyperthermia n
ipertermia
medical condition

hyperthymesia /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
ipertimesia sindrome ipertimesica
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hypertrophic /hʌɪpəˈtɹɒfɪk/ adj
ipertrofico
pertaining to hypertrophy

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
ipertrofia
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells

hypervolemia n
ipervolemia
abnormal increase in the volume of blood

hypervolemic adj
ipervolemico
of or pertaining to hypervolemia

hypha n
ifa
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus

hyphema n
ifema

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
trattino lineetta
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ n
sillabazione compitazione
inclusion and location of hyphens

hypno- /hɪpnoʊ-/ prefix
ipno-
sleep

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ n
ipnosi
a trancelike state

hypnotherapy n
ipnositerapia
treatment of disease through hypnotism

hypnotism n
ipnotismo
hypnotism

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
ipnotizzatore ipnotizzatrice
person who uses hypnotism

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
ipnotizzare
To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis

hypo- /ˈhaɪpəʊ/ prefix
ipo-
Anatomical sense
Chemical sense
Medical sense

hypoacidity n
ipoacidità
having low stomach acidity

hypobromous adj
ipobromoso
pertaining to hypobromous acid

hypocaloric adj
ipocalorico

hypocapnia n
ipocapnia
state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood

hypocaust n
ipocausto
underground heating system for a bath

hypochloridria n
ipocloridria
hypoacidity

hypochlorite n
ipoclorito
salt of hypochlorous acid

hypochlorous adj
ipocloroso
having a lower valence than in cholrous compounds

hypochondria n
ipocondria
psychological disorder

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
ipocondriaco
affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ n
ipocondriaco
person affected with hypochondria

hypochondriasis n
ipocondria
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness

hypochylia n
ipochilia
low chyle

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ n
ipocoristico
term of endearment

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
ipocrisia
claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
ipocrita collotorto
person practising hypocrisy

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
ipocrita
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite

hypocycloid n
ipocicloide
locus

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
ipodermico
under the dermis

hypofluorous adj
ipofluoroso
pertaining to hypofluorous acid

hypogastric adj
ipogastrico
of or pertaining the hypogastrium

hypogeous adj
ipogeo
living underground

hypogeum /hʌɪpəˈd͡ʒiːəm/ n
ipogeo
underground vault

hypoglobulia n
ipoglobulia

hypolipidemia n
ipolipidemia
lower than normal concentration of lipids in the blood

hypomere n
ipomero
a part that the walls of a pleuroperitoneal cavity grow

hyponatremia n
iponatriemia iposodiemia
A low concentration of sodium

hyponutrition n
iponutrizione
undernutrition

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
iponimo
more specific word

hypophosphate n
ipofosfato
the oxyanion of phosphorus P₂O₆4- derived from hypophosphoric acid; any salt containing this anion

hypophosphorous adj
ipofosforoso
of or pertaining to hypophosphorous acid or its derivatives

hypophysectomy n
ipofisectomia
the surgical removal of the pituitary gland

hypophysial adj
ipofisario
related to hypophysis

hypophysis /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
ipofisi
gland

hypopituitarism /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/ n
ipopituitarismo
decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland

hypoplastic adj
ipoplasico ipoplastico
pertaining to hypoplasia

hypopnea n
ipopnea

hypoproteinemia n
ipoproteinemia
deficiency of protein in the blood

hyporchema n
iporchema
choral song

hyporeflexia n
iporiflessia
absence of normal reflexes

hyposecretion n
iposecrezione
a secretion below the normal value

hyposmolality n
ipoosmolalità
medicine: an abnormally low osmolality

hypospadias /hʌɪpəˈspeɪdɪəs/ n
ipospadia
medicine: a birth defect of the male urethra

hypostomatic adj
ipostomatico
having stomata underneath

hypostyle adj
ipostilo
architecture: having a roof supported on a row of columns

hypostyle n
ipostilo
architecture: a building or chamber whose roof is supported on a row of columns

hyposulfurous adj
iposolforoso
of or pertaining to hyposulfurous acid

hyposulfurous acid n
acido iposolforoso
acid

hypotaurine n
ipotaurina
amino sulfinic acid

hypotension n
ipotensione
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotensive adj
ipotensivo ipoteso

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑt̬ənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ n
ipotenusa
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

hypothalamic adj
ipotalamico
pertaining to the hypothalamus

hypothalamus n
ipotalamo
a region of the brain, below the thalamus

hypothecate /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ v
ipotecare
pledge as surety

hypothermia n
ipotermia
medical condition

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
ipotesi
tentative conjecture in science
assumption taken to be true
antecedent of a conditional statement

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
ipotetico
based upon a hypothesis

hypothetically adv
ipoteticamente
in a hypothetical way

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
ipotiroidismo
disease state

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ n
ipotrocoide
geometric curve

hypovolemic adj
ipovolemico
of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system

hypoxia n
ipossia
condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen

hypsometer n
ipsometro
instrument

hypsometric adj
ipsometrico
of or pertaining to hypsometry

hypsometry n
ipsometria
measurement of elevation relative to sea level

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ n
irace procavia
mammal of the order Hyracoidea

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ n
issopo

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
isterectomia
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof

hysteresis n
isteresi
a property of a system

hysteria /hɨˈstɛɹijə/ n
isteria
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ adj
isterico
arising from hysteria

hysteroscopy n
isteroscopia
examination of the uterus

háček /ˈhætʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/ [ˈhatʃɛk] [ˈhaːtʃek] [ˈhaːtʃɛk] [ˈhætʃɛk] [ˈhɐːtʃek] [ˈhɑtʃɛk] [ˈhɑətʃɛk] [ˈhɑːtʃɛk] [ˈɦaːtʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːtʃɛk] n
antiflesso caron chevron gancetto hatchek pipa
háček diacritic

hübnerite n
hübnerite
a mineral, manganese tungsten oxide

i.e. /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
cioè
that is

iPhone n
iPhone melafonino
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ n
giambo
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
giambico
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter n
pentametro giambico
a poetic meter

iatric adj
iatrico
of or pertaining to physicians

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
iatrogenesi
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
iatrogenico iatrogeno
induced by physician or medical treatment

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
stambecco
type of wild mountain goat

ibuprofen /ˈaɪ.bɹʊˌfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
ibuprofene
pharmaceutical drug

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ n
gelato ghiaccio
frozen dessert
ghiaccio secco ghiaccio
frozen volatile chemical
ghiaccio
water in frozen form
ice hockey: area where game is played

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ v
raffreddare
to cool with ice
glassare
to cover with icing
congelare gelare ghiacciare
to freeze
freddare
to murder

ice age n
era glaciale
period of extensive glaciation (glacial period)

ice axe n
piccozza
axe used by mountaineers to cut footholds in the ice

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
gelato
dessert
in a cone

ice cream cone n
cialda
any edible container used to hold ice cream
cono gelato
cone filled with ice cream
conical confection for holding ice cream

ice cream maker n
gelatiera sorbettiera
machine used to make homemade ice cream

ice cream parlor n
gelateria
business

ice cube n
cubetto di ghiaccio
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks

ice dancing n
danza su ghiaccio
figure skating

ice hockey n
hockey su ghiaccio
hockey

ice over v
ghiacciare
to become covered in ice

ice rink n
pista di ghiaccio pista di pattinaggio
a surface for ice skating

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
iceberg
huge mass of floating ice

iceberg lettuce n
lattuga iceberg
vegetable

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ n
ghiacciaia
box or compartment containing ice
congelatore freezer
compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
rompighiaccio
ship designed to break through ice

iced coffee n
caffè freddo
beverage

iced tea n
tè freddo
cold tea

icehouse n
neviera
a deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice

icepick n
punteruolo da ghiaccio
a pointed tool used for breaking ice

ichnography n
icnografia
ground plan

ichor /ˈaɪkɔɹ/ n
icore
fluid in the veins of a god

ichthyol n
ittiolo
ammonium salt of bitumen sulfonate

ichthyological adj
ittiologico
ichthyological

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ n
ittiologia
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyosaur n
ittiosauro
extinct reptile

icicle /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
ghiacciolo
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
glassa glassatura
sweet glaze used for baked goods

icky /ˈɪki/ adj
sdolcinato svenevole
excessively sentimental
disgustoso
unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
icona
religious painting
small picture, computer icon
image

iconoclasm n
iconoclastia
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons

iconoclast /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/ n
iconoclasta
one who destroys religious images or icons

iconography n
iconografia
set of symbolic forms

iconological adj
iconologico
of or pertaining to iconology

iconoscope n
iconoscopio

iconostasis n
iconostasi
a wall of icons

iconotheca n
iconoteca

icosidodecahedron n
icosidodecaedro
polyhedron

id /ɪd/ n
es
id

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ n
tema
a musical theme or melodic subject
impressione
a vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression
idea
an image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory
idea parere
any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
ideale
being optimal
being perfect
conceptual

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
ideale
perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc.

ideal gas n
gas ideale
hypothetical gas

idealism n
idealismo
an approach to philosophical enquiry

idealist n
idealista
impractical person
one who adheres to idealism
unrealistic or impractical visionary

idealistic adj
idealistico
of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism

idealization n
idealizzazione
act or process of idealizing

idealize v
idealizzare
intransitive: to conceive or form an ideal
transitive: to regard something as ideal

ideally /ʌɪˈdɪəli/ adv
idealmente
preferably

ideation n
ideazione
synthesis of ideas

identical /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
identico
bearing full likeness
monovulari
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code

identically adv
identicamente
in an identical manner

identification /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
identificazione
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same

identification friend or foe n
identificazione amico o nemico
identification friend or foe (IFF)

identifier n
identificatore
formal name used in source code to refer to a variable, function, procedure, package, etc.

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identificare individuare
to establish the identity of someone or something

identikit /aɪˈdentəkɪt/ /aɪˈdentɪkɪt/ n
identikit
facial composite

identity /aɪˈdɛntəti/ n
identità
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal
name or persona
the difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest
knowledge of who one is

identity element n
elemento neutro
member of a structure

identity matrix n
matrice identità
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1

identity theft n
furto di identità
deliberate assumption of another person's identity

ideogram /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
ideogramma
symbol

ideogrammatic adj
ideogrammatico

ideological adj
ideologico
based on an ideology
ideologico ideologica
of or pertaining to an ideology

ideologically adv
ideologicamente
in an ideological manner; with respect to ideology

ideologization n
ideologizzazione

ideologize v
ideologizzare

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
ideologo
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
ideologia
doctrine, body of ideas

ideomotor adj
ideomotorio

idio- /ˈɪdɪəʊ/ prefix
idio-
individuality, peculiarity or separateness

idiochromatic adj
idiocromatico

idiolect /ˈɘdiɐʉlekt/ /ˈɪd.ɪ.əʊ̆.lɛkt/ n
idioletto
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiologus n
idiologo

idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ n
idiotismo locuzione espressione idiomatica idiomatismo
idiomatic expression
dialetto vernacolo
language variety
idioma parlata
manner of speaking

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ adj
idiomatico
pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language

idiopathic /ˌɪdioʊˈpæθɪk/ adj
idiopatico
disease or condition having no known cause

idiopathy n
idiopatia
a disease having no known cause

idiophone /ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ /ˈɪdi.əfəʊn/ n
idiofono
any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration

idiophonic adj
idiofono
pertaining to an idiophone

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdi.əˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
idiosincrasia insofferenza intolleranza
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
idiosincrasia
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group
idiosincrasia avversione
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify
idiosincrasia fissazione mania
way of behaving or thinking

idiosyncratic adj
idiosincratico idiosincrasico
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
idiota squasimodeo
person of low general intelligence

idioticon /ɪdiˈɒtɪkɒn/ n
dizionario dialettale
dictionary of a peculiar dialect

idiotypic adj
idiotipico
Of or pertaining to an idiotype

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ adj
pigro indolente infingardo ozioso
averse to work or labor
inattivo ozioso disoccupato
not engaged in any occupation or employment
inattivo ozioso
not turned to appropriate use, not occupied, of time with little activity
inutile vano
of no importance, worthless, useless

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ v
oziare
to lose or spend time doing nothing
girare al minimo in folle
to run at a slow speed, or out of gear
girare a vuoto perdere tempo sciupare nell'ozio sprecare tempo
to spend in idleness, to waste

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
l'ozio è il padre dei vizi
One who is idle will likely come to do evil

idleness n
inutilità
groundlessness; worthlessness; triviality
ozio
state of being idle; inactivity
pigrizia indolenza oziosità
state of being indolent

idler n
fannullone ozioso pigrone poltrone scansafatiche sfaccendato
one who is lazy; a sluggard

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
idolo
representation of anything revered
cultural icon, especially popular person

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ n
idolatra
one who worships idols

idolopeia n
idolopeia idolopea
rhetorical or literary figure

idolopoeia n
idolopeia idolopea
rhetorical figure

idonic acid n
acido idonico

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
idillico
happy, peaceful, picturescue
of or pertaining to idylls

idyllically adv
idillicamente
in an idyllic manner

idée fixe /ide fiks/ /iːdeɪˈfiːks/ n
idea fissa
idea dominating the mind

if /ɪf/ conjunction
se
supposing that
whether

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
fossi in Lei fossi in Voi fossi in te se fossi in Lei se fossi in Voi se fossi in te
advice introduction

if and only if conjunction
se e solo se
implies and is implied by

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
con i se e con i ma la storia non si fa se mia nonna avesse le ruote, sarebbe una carriola
proverb

if need be adv
se ci fosse bisogno
if necessary

if only phraseologicalUnit
magari mi piacerebbe se solo
signifies a wish

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
se la montagna non va da Maometto, Maometto va alla montagna
if one cannot get one's own way

iffy /ˈɪfi/ adj
sospetto
Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
iglù igloo
Inuit snow house

igneous /ˈɪɡni.əs/ adj
igneo
pertaining to, having the nature of fire
resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat

igneous rock n
roccia magmatica
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

igniferous adj
ignifero
producing fire

ignis fatuus /ˈɪɡnɪs ˈfætjuːəs/ n
fuoco fatuo
false hope

ignitable adj
accendibile accensibile
able to burn

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
accendersi prendere prendere fuoco
to commence burning
incendiare
to set fire to, to light

ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ n
ignizione accensione
initiation of combustion
the act of igniting

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/ adj
ignominioso
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ˈɪɡnɑmɪni/ /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ n
ignominia infamia
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignorable adj
ignorabile
that can be ignored

ignorance /ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ n
ignoranza
condition of being uninformed or uneducated

ignorance is bliss proverb
beata ignoranza! l'ignoranza è una benedizione
Ignorance is bliss

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
ignorante
characterized by ignorance

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorare
to deliberately pay no attention to

iguana /ɪɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ n
iguana
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae
any member of the genus Iguana
a green iguana (Iguana iguana)

ikebana n
ikebana
Japanese art of flower arrangement

ill /ɪl/ adj
malato
in poor health, suffering from a disease

ill-equipped adj
mal equipaggiata mal equipaggiato
not well equipped

ill-fated adj
malaugurato predestinato sfortunato
unlucky; doomed

ill-gotten gains n
guadagni disonesti
money acquired dishonestly

ill-mannered adj
maleducato sgarbato
of or pertaining to having bad manners

ill-timed adj
intempestivo
occurring at an unfavourable time

illegal combatant n
combattente illegale
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention

illegal immigrant n
immigrato illegale
immigrant who has entered a country illegally

illegalize /ɪˈliːɡəlʌɪz/ v
illegalizzare

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
illeggibile
not clear enough to be read

illegitimacy n
illegittimità
being illegitimate

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
illegale
against the law
illegittimo
born to unmarried parents
not genuine; not authorized by good usage

illite n
illite
a non-expanding clay mineral

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
analfabetismo
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
illetterata illetterato
illetterato analfabeta
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature
analfabeta
unable to read and write

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
malattia
an instance of a disease or poor health

illocutionary adj
illocutivo
of, pertaining to, or derived from illocution

illogically adv
illogicamente
in an illogical manner

illuminate /ɪlˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪlˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
chiarire illuminare
to clarify or make something understandable
miniare
to decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs
illuminare
to shine light on something

illumination n
illuminazione
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
illusione
anything that seems to be something that it is not
belief in something that is in fact not true
magician's trick

illusionist n
illusionista
one who works with illusion

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ adj
illusorio
illusory

illustrate /ˈɪləstɹeɪt/ v
illustrare
to add explanatory or decoratory features
to clarify

illustration /ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
illustrare
act of illustrating
illustrazione
picture designed to decorate
that which illustrates

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
famoso
admired, respected, or well-known

ilmenite n
ilmenite
a weakly magnetic dark gray mineral

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
immagine
graphical representation
computing: file

imaginable adj
immaginabile
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
immaginario
existing in the imagination

imaginary unit n
unità immaginaria
complex number

imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ v
pensare
(intransitive) to use one's imagination
immaginare ritenere
(transitive) to assume
immaginare scommettere
(transitive) to believe
prevedere
(transitive) to conjecture
figurarsi immaginarsi
(transitive) to form a mental image of something

imago /ɪˈmeɪɡoʊ/ /ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ/ n
imago
development stage of an insect

imam /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
imam
Muslim leader

imamate n
imamato
office or jurisdiction of an imam

imbalance n
scompenso
property of not being in balance

imbecile /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
tarato imbecille
person with limited mental capacity

imbecility n
imbecillità
quality of imbecile, stupid behaviour

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
assorbire
drink

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ n
imbroglio
complicated situation, entanglement

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
impregnare permeare
to permeate or impregnate completely
permeare tingere
to wet or stain completely

imide n
immide
form of amide

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
imitare
to follow as a model

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
imitazione
copy
act of imitating

imitator n
imitatore
one who imitates another

immaculate /ɪˈmækjəlɪt/ adj
immacolato
having no stain or blemish, spotless, undefiled, clear, pure

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
immateriale
having no matter or substance

immateriality n
immaterialità incorporeità
the state of being immaterial

immature adj
immaturo infantile
childish
immaturo acerbo
not fully formed

immeasurable /ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ adj
enorme immenso incommensurabile
vast

immeasurableness n
immensurabilità immisurabilità smisuratezza
state or condition of being immeasurable

immeasurably adv
immensurabilmente immisurabilmente
in a manner that is not measurable

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ adj
immediato diretto prossimo stretto
very close
immediato
without delay

immediately /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
immediatamente subito su due piedi
in an immediate manner

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj
immenso
huge, gigantic, very large
supremely good

immensity n
immanità immensità oceano
the state or characteristic of being immense

immersed adj
immerso
under the surface

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
immigrante immigrato
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate v
immigrare
to move into a foreign country or area

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
immigrazione
the act of immigrating

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
imminente
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

immiscible adj
immiscibile
not mutually soluble, unmixable

immiseration /ɪmɪzəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
pauperizzazione impoverimento
process of making miserable or poor

immission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
immissione
act of immitting

immobile adj
immobile
not mobile

immobilism n
immobilismo
political or economic inactivity

immobility n
immobilità
the quality of not moving
the state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved

immobilization n
immobilizzazione
the act or process of preventing a thing from moving

immobilize v
immobilitare
render motionless

immodestly adv
immodestamente
in an immodest manner

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
immolare sacrificare
kill as sacrifice

immoral adj
immorale
not moral

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
immortale
not susceptible to death

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ n
immortale
one that is not susceptible to death

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
immortalità
condition of not being susceptible to death

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
immunològico
of or pertaining to the immune system
immune
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens

immune response n
risposta immunitaria
the body's integrated response to antigens

immune system n
sistema immunitario
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
immunità
the quality of being resistant to infection
exemption from legal prosecution
resistance to a specific thing

immuno- prefix
immuno-
relating to the immune system

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
immunodeficienza
A depletion in the body's natural immune system

immunodepression n
immunodepressione
deficiency

immunoglobulin n
immunoglobulina
glycoprotein protecting the host

immunologist n
immunologo
person who studies immunology

immunology n
immunologia
branch of medicine

immunopoietic adj
immunopoietico
that activates the immune system

immunoprecipitation n
immunoprecipitazione
technique in which an antigen is precipitated from solution

imp /ɪmp/ n
folletto demonietto diavoletto
demonic creature
monello diavoletto frugoletto frugolo monellaccio
mischievous child

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
impatto effetto
a significant or strong influence
impatto
the force or energy of a collision of two objects
a forced impinging
a collision

impact crater n
cratere da impatto cratere meteoritico
crater formed from an impact

impaired adj
diminuito
Rendered less effective

impairment n
indebolimento
result of being impaired

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
impala melampo
African antelope

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
impalare
put to death by piercing with a pale

impaled /ɪmˈpeɪld/ adj
impalato
pinned to something by piercing

impalpable adj
impalpabile
not perceivable

imparipinnate adj
imparipennato
pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex

impart /ɪmˈpɑːt/ /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/ v
impartire
to give a part or share

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
imparziale
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally

impasse /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ n
impasse cul de sac vicolo cieco
deadlock or stalemate situation

impassioned adj
appassionato
fervent

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
impeccabilmente
in a perfect or flawless manner

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ n
impedenza
physics, measure of opposition to flow of current

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
imperativo necessaria necessario
essential
imperativo
grammar: of, or relating to the imperative mood

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
imperativo necessario
essential action

imperative mood n
imperativo
imperative mood

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ n
imperfetto
past tense

imperfective adj
imperfettivo
related to the imperfective aspect

imperfective aspect n
imperfetto
feature of a verb

imperial /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/ adj
imperiale
related to an empire
related to the British measurement system

imperialism /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
imperialismo
the policy of extending power, by force

imperialist adj
imperialista
of or relating to imperialism

imperialist n
imperialista
advocate of imperialism

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹ əl/ v
compromettere
to put in peril

imperiously adv
imperiosamente
in an imperious manner

imperiousness n
imperiosità
being imperious

impermanent adj
provvisoria provvisorio temporanea temporaneo transitoria transitorio
not permanent

impermeability /ɪmˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ɪmˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
impermeabilità
the quality of being impermeable

impersonally adv
impersonalmente
in an impersonal manner

impersonator n
imitatore mimo
entertainer
illusionista imitatore
one who fraudulently impersonates

imperturbability n
imperturbabilità
composure

imperviable adj
impermeabile
impervious

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
impermeabile
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable

imperviousness n
inaccessibilità
the state of being impervious

impetigo /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
impetigine
contagious bacterial skin disease

impetuous /imˈpɛtʃuəs/ adj
irruente impetuoso
characterized by sudden and violent force
impulsivo
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ adj
malevolo maligno
mischievous

implacable /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
implacabile
not able to be placated or appeased
impossible to prevent or stop

implantable adj
impiantabile
Capable of being implanted

implantology n
implantologia
science of or techniques involved in dental implants

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ n
arnese attrezzo utensile
a tool

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ v
implementare attuare mettere in pratica
bring about

implementation n
implementazione attuazione
process of moving an idea from concept to reality

implicate /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪmplɪkət/ v
implicare
to connect or involve
to have as a necessary circumstance

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
implicazione
logical consequence

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
implicito
implied indirectly
contained in the essential nature
assoluto
unquestioning or unconditional

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ adj
implicito sottinteso
suggested without being stated directly

implosion n
implosione
action of imploding

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
implicare
to have as a consequence

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ adj
scortese maleducato rude
not polite

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importare
to bring in from a foreign country

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n
importanza
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note
significance or prominence

important /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpo.tənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
importante
having relevant and crucial value

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
imporre
to establish or apply by authority

imposing /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ adj
imponente
magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ adj
impossibile
never happening
not able to be done
impossibile insopportabile
very difficult to deal with

impossibly adv
impossibilmente
in an impossible manner

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
impostore
someone who uses assumed identity

impostor syndrome /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
sindrome dell'impostore
psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize accomplishments

impotent /ˈɪm.pə.tənt/ adj
impotente
incapable of sexual intercourse
lacking in power, as to act effectively; helpless
debole
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
requisire sequestrare
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate

impoverish v
immiserirsi
to become poor
immiserire
to make poor

impoverished /ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/ adj
impoverito
Reduced to poverty

impoverishment n
impoverimento
state of being impoverished

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
imprecazione
a curse
act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone

imprecise /ɪmpɹəˈsaɪs/ adj
impreciso
not precise or exact

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
fecondare impregnare inseminare
ingravidare impregnare mettere incinta
to cause to become pregnant
impregnare permeare pigmentare
to fill pores or spaces with a substance
impregnare
to saturate, to infuse

impresario n
impresario
a manager or producer in the entertainment industry

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
impressionare
(transitive) affect (someone) strongly and often favourably
confiscare requisire
seize or confiscate (property) by force

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
colpito impressionato sbalordito senza parola
strongly affected, especially favourably

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
imitazione
impersonation
impronta depressione
indentation or depression made by pressure
impressione apparenza
outward appearance
impressione opinione
overall effect of something

impressionism n
impressionismo
movement in art

impressionist n
impressionista
One who adheres to impressionism

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
impressionante
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress

imprint /ɪmˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
logo marchio
a distinctive marking, symbol or logo

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
imprigionare incarcerare
put in prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
incarcerazione detenzione
confinement

improbable adj
improbabile

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
improvvisata improvvisato
improvised

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
migliorare stare meglio
to become better
migliorare fare migliorie perfezionare
to make something better

improved /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ adj
migliorato
that has been made better

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
miglioramento salto di qualità
act of improving

improvisation n
improvvisazione
act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously
that which is improvised; an impromptu
musical technique, characteristic of blues music

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improvvisare parlare a braccio
to make something up as one goes on

improvised explosive device n
ordigno esplosivo improvvisato
explosive weapon

impudence /ˈɪmpjədəns/ n
sfrontatezza impudenza
impudent language, conduct or behavior
quality of being impudent

impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adj
impertinente impudente sfrontato
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced

impugnable adj
impugnabile

impugnation n
impugnazione
legal: the act of appealing or revoking
the act of impugning

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
impulso abbrivo aire rincorsa slancio
sudden force that impels

impulse response n
risposta all'impulso risposta impulsiva
output from a brief input signal

impulsiveness n
impulsività
the quality of being impulsive

impure adj
impuro
impure

impure s n
S complicata s impura
a /s/ followed by another consonant

impurely adv
impuramente
in an impure manner

impurity /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ n
impurità

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
imputare
to ascribe sin or righteousness
to attribute or credit to
to attribute to a cause or source

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
in
in fashion, popular
in arrivo
incoming

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
dentro
moving to the interior
indoors; at home or the office and available for conversation
still able to play

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ n
incontro
position of power

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
in
a state
during
into
language, script, or tone
pertaining to
surrounded by
within a certain elapsed time
tra
after a period of time
dentro in
contained by
in su
part, member of

in Abraham's bosom
accanto ad Abramo sul seno di Abramo
no longer living

in God's name adv
in nome di Dio
intensifier

in a manner of speaking
in un certo senso
as it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect

in a nutshell adv
in breve
in summary

in all honesty
in tutta franchezza in tutta onestà
in truth

in bed
a letto
lying on one's bed

in broad daylight
alla luce del sole
in blatant and visible manner

in case of preposition
eventualmente in caso
in the event of

in charge adj
in carica
having responsibility

in cold blood
a sangue freddo
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner

in common
in comune
shared with others

in confidence
fra noi in camera charitatis in confidenza in privato inter nos
confidentially

in demand adj
conteso
sought-after

in detail adv
nei dettagli
with all particulars

in due time
a tempo debito
eventually

in effigy adj
effigie
symbolizing

in fact
di fatto in realtà
actually, in truth

in fits and starts
a singhiozzo

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
in flagranza di reato
in the act of committing a misdeed

in force
in vigore vigente
applicable

in front of preposition
davanti
at or near the front part of
davanti a
located before (something else)

in full swing
in pieno svolgimento
proceeding fully

in good hands
in buone mani
under guidance

in heaven's name
in nome del cielo
intensifier

in kind adv
in natura
with goods or services

in layman's terms
senza fronzoli
phrased simply

in lieu /ɪn.luː/ adv
al posto di
instead (of); in place (of)

in light of preposition
alla luce di
given, considering

in love
innamorato di
followed by "with": enamored (of a person, etc.)
innamorato
of a person or persons: enamored

in my humble opinion
a mio modesto parere
used to introduce or qualify a statement

in my opinion
secondo me
according to me

in operation
in operazione
operating

in order adj
con criterio in ordine in sequenza in serie
in sequence

in order to phraseologicalUnit
per
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
in altre parole
stated or interpreted another way

in person
di persona
actually present

in petto adj
in pectore
secret, private

in place of preposition
al posto di
in place of

in private
a quattr'occhi fra noi in confidenza in privato inter nos privatamente
privately

in relation to preposition
in confronto a rispetto a
by comparison with, compared with

in series
in serie
connected in a chain, instead of in parallel

in short order adv
rapidamente velocemente
quickly

in spades /ɪn ˈspeɪds/
a frotte in abbondanza in gran numero in quantità
to excess

in spite of preposition
malgrado nonostante sebbene
despite

in the blink of an eye
in un batter d'occhi in un batter d'occhio in un batter di ciglia
immediately, instantaneously

in the doghouse
in disgrazia
Experiencing someone's anger or disapproval

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
per prima cosa
to begin with

in the flesh
in carne ed ossa
with one's own body and presence

in the know
al corrente
informed, aware

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
nella terra dei ciechi beato chi ha un occhio
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

in the limelight
al centro dell'attenzione sotto la luce dei riflettori
focus of attention

in the long run
a lungo andare alla fin fine alla lunga
eventually

in the making
in fase di sviluppo
in the process of being made

in the mood
aver voglia di
disposed to do (something)

in the nick of time
all'ultimo minuto all'ultimo momento
at the last possible moment

in the red
essere al verde
in debt

in the wake of preposition
subito dopo
following

in the way
tra i piedi
obstructing

in time
a tempo
(music) in the correct tempo
con l'andare del tempo
as time passes
in tempo
at or before the time assigned

in vain adv
invano alla leggera disdicevolmente
disrespectful manner
invano
without success

in view of preposition
visto
considering

in vitro adj
in vitro
adjective: in an artificial environment outside the living organism

in vitro fertilization n
fecondazione in vitro
(medicine) the fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body

in wine, there is truth proverb
in vino veritas nel vino c'è la verità
one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol

in writing
per iscritto
via a written message

in your dreams phraseologicalUnit
manco per sogno
in your dreams

in- prefix
in-
in, into, towards
reversal of meaning

in-law n
consuocero
parent-in-law of one's child
parente acquisito
relative by marriage

in-your-face adj
audace
aggressively or blatantly confrontational

inaccessible adj
inaccessibile
not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient

inaccuracy n
inesattezza

inaccurate /ɪnˈæ.kjʊ.ɹət/ adj
impreciso inaccurato
not accurate

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inattivo
not active, temporarily or permanently

inadequate adj
inadeguato
Not adequate

inadmissibility n
inammissibilità
the state of being inadmissible

inadmissible adj
inammissibile
Not admissible

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
involontario
not intentional

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
inalienabile
incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable

inapplicability n
inapplicabilità

inattention n
scortesia
failure of courtesy
inattenzione
want of attention

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ v
inaugurare
to induct into office

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
inaugurazione
act of inaugurating

inbox /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
posta in arrivo
electronic folder

incalculable adj
incalcolabile
impossible to calculate
very great or numerous

incalculably adv
incalcolabilmente
in an incalculable manner

incandescence n
incandescenza
emission of visible light by a hot body

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
incandescente
emitting light as result of heating
abbagliante
shining brightly
risplendente
showing intense emotion

incapacity /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪti/ n
incapacità
lack of a capacity

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
imprigionare
to confine
incarcerare imprigionare
to lock away in prison

incarceration n
incarcerazione
act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment

incarnate /ɪnˈkɑːneɪt/ v
concretizzare materializzare
to represent in a concrete form

incendiary /ɪnˈsɛn.di.ɛɹ.i/ /ɪnˈsɛn.dɪ.əɹ.i/ adj
incendiario
capable of causing fire

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
incenso olibano
A perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incense boat n
navicella
vessel for incense

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
inizio principio debutto
the creation or beginning of something

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
incessantemente
in a manner without pause or stop

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
incesto
sexual relations between close relatives

incestuous adj
incestuoso incestuale
pertaining to or engaging in incest

inch /ɪntʃ/ n
pollice
unit of length

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
episodio incidente
event or occurrence

incidental /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ [ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl] adj
incidentale
loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence

incidental expense n
costo imprevisto spesa imprevista
minor expense

incidental music n
musica incidentale
music played as background

incidentally adv
incidentalmente
in an incidental manner

incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/ n
incisione
cut

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪzə/ /ɪnˈsaɪzəɹ/ n
incisivo
tooth

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inclinazione
geometry: angle of intersection
mental tendency
physical tilt or bend
dislivello
slant or slope

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
aggiungere comprendere includere inserire
includere comprendere
to contain, as part of a whole

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
incluso
Such as, among which

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
inclusione
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total
aggregate of stainable substances
inclusione aggiunta
addition or annex to a group, set or total
impurità
defect in precious stone

incoherence /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ n
incoerenza
quality of being incoherent

incoherent adj
incoerente sconclusionato
lacking coherence, inconsistent

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
reddito introiti
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others

income statement n
conto economico
financial statement of net income

incoming adj
entrante
succeeding to an office

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
incompatibilità
the quality or state of being incompatible

incompatible /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ adj
incompatibile
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable

incompetence n
incompetenza
inability to perform

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
incompleto
not complete
wanting floral organs

incompletely adv
incompiutamente
in an incomplete manner

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
incomprensibile
impossible or very difficult to understand

incompressible adj
incomprimibile
not compressible

inconceivable /ɪŋ.kən.ˈsiː.və.bɫ̩/ adj
inconcepibile
unable to be conceived, unbelievable

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ɪnˈkɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪŋˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ adj
incongruo
not matching

incongruously adv
incongruentemente
in an incongruous manner

inconsequential /ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ɪnˌkɒn.səˈkwɛn.ʃəl/ adj
insignificante irrilevante
having no consequence

inconstant adj
discontinuo incostante volubile
not constant

incontestable adj
incontestabile
Not contestable; indisputable

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
incontinenza
inability to restrain discharge
lack of self-restraint

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ adj
incontrovertibile
not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
incontrovertibilmente
in incontrovertible manner

inconvenience n
fastidio disagio disturbo incomodo inconveniente
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenient adj
sconveniente
not convenient

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ v
incorporare
include as a part or ingredient

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ adj
errato
erroneous

incorrectly adv
erroneamente
in an incorrect manner

incorruptibility n
incorruttibilità
being incorruptible

increasable adj
incrementabile
able to be increased

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
aumento aggravio
increased amount

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
aumentare crescere ingrossare
become larger
aumentare incrementare
make larger

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ adj
incredibile
too implausible to be credible
amazing

incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ adv
incredibilmente
In an incredible manner
To a great extent; extremely
used to indicate surprising nature of a true statement

increment /ˈɪŋkɹɪmn̩t/ v
incrementare
To increase in steps

incruental /ˌɪŋkɹuːˈɛntəl/ adj
incruento

incubation n
incubazione
development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation

incubator /ɪn.kjuːˈbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
incubatrice
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for the hatching of eggs

incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
incubo
a nightmare
an evil spirit

inculcate /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
inculcare
teach by repeated instruction

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ adj
in carica titolare
being the current holder of an office
incombente obbligatorio
imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office
imminente incalzante
prevalent, prevailing, predominant

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ n
beneficiario in carica titolare
current holder of an office

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
incunabolo incunabulo
book, sheet or image

incurability n
incurabilità insanabilità
quality or state of being incurable

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
incurabile
unable to be cured

incurableness n
incurabilità insanabilità
the state or condition of being incurable

indanthrene n
indantrene
vat dye

indebted /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ adj
indebitato
obligated to someone

indebtedness /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ n
indebitamento
state of being in debt
debito di riconoscenza
state of owing due to gratitude

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
indecisione inconcludenza tiremmolla
inability to decide on a course of action

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
indeciso
not decisive

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
effettivamente realmente
degree: in fact
infatti davvero
modal: truly; in fact; actually

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
infatti
infatti già
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl/ adj
infaticabile
extremely persistent and untiring

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
indefinito
vague or unclear
without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite
undecided or uncertain

indefinite article n
articolo indeterminativo
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects

indefinite integral n
integrale indefinito
antiderivative

indefinite pronoun n
pronome indefinito
Pronoun not specifying the identity of its referent

indegree n
grado entrante
the number of edges directed into a vertex in a directed graph

indehiscence n
indeiscenza
being indehiscent

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
indelebile
difficult to delete, remove or wash away

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ n
indennità
repayment

indemonstrable adj
indimostrabile
not demonstrable

indentation n
trattino
a division unit of a piece of law
indentazione
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line
incavo indentazione recesso
notch or recess in a margin or border
incavo
recess or sharp depression in a surface

indenter n
indentatore

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
indipendenza
state or quality of being independent
state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood

independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
indipendente
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free

independent variable n
variabile indipendente
independent variable

independentism n
indipendentismo

independentist /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ n
indipendentista

indescribably adv
indescrivibilmente
in an indescribable manner

indeterminable adj
indeterminabile imprecisabile

indeterminably adv
imprecisabilmente
in an indeterminable manner

indeterminacy n
indeterminatezza indeterminazione
condition

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ adj
indeterminato
not accurately determined

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
indice
alphabetical listing
economics: single number calculated from an array of prices or quantities

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
indicizzare
to arrange an index

index card n
cartellino scheda
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
indicativo
serving as a sign
of, or relating to the indicative mood

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
indicativo
the indicative mood

indicative mood n
indicativo
indicative mood

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
freccia
turn signal

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
accusare
to accuse of wrongdoing
incriminare
to make a formal accusation or indictment

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
indifferente
not caring

indigence n
indigenza
poverty

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ adj
indigeno
born or engendered in, native to a land or region
congenito innato
innate, inborn

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
indigente
poor; destitute

indigestion n
indigestione
condition caused by eating too quickly

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
indignato
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

indignantly adv
indignatamente
in an indignant manner

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
indaco
colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
indaco
dye

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ adj
indiretto
not direct

indiscreet adj
indiscreto
not discreet; wanting in discretion

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
indiscriminato
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
indispensabile
not dispensable
absolutely necessary

indissolubility n
indissolubilità

indistinctly adv
indistintamente
in an indistinct manner

indistinguishability n
indistinguibilità
the state of being indistinguishable

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
indio
metallic chemical element

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ n
individuo
person considered alone
element belonging to a population

individualism n
individualismo
moral stance
tendency for a person to act without reference to others

individualist n
individualista
someone who believes in individualism as sociopolitical system

individually adv
individualmente
separately, independently

indoctrinate v
addottrinare indottrinare
teach with a biased or one-sided ideology

indoctrination n
indottrinamento
act of indoctrinating

indolence /ˈɪndələns/ n
indolenza
Habitual laziness or sloth

indomitability /ɪn.dɑmɪtəbl̩.ɪ.ti/ /ɪn.dɒmɪtəbl̩.ɪ.ti/ n
indomabilità
The quality of being indomitable

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
indomito invitto
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished

indoor /ˈɪndɔɹ/ /ˈɪndɔː/ adj
al chiuso
situated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on within the interior of a building

inducible adj
inducibile

inductance n
induttanza
property
quantity

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
induzione autoinduzione
generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field
induzione
the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells
the act of inducting
the derivation of general principles from specific instances

inductive reasoning n
ragionamento induttivo
the process of making inferences based upon observed patterns

inductivism n
induttivismo

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/ n
vizio
act of indulging
something in which someone indulges
indulgenza
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ adj
industriale
of or relating to industry
(of a society or country) having many industries

industrial espionage n
spionaggio industriale
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage

industrialization n
industrializzazione
process of social and economic change

industrialize v
industrializzare
to develop industry

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
industrioso laborioso
hard-working and persistent

industriously adv
industriosamente
industrious manner

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
industria
businesses that produce goods
businesses of the same type

inebriation n
ebbrezza sbornia ubriachezza
state or characteristic of drunkenness

inedible adj
immangiabile incommestibile
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffective adj
ineffettivo
not having the desired effect; ineffectual

inefficacy n
inefficacia
the condition of being ineffective

inefficient adj
a scartamento ridotto
incapable of, or indisposed to, effective action
inadeguato inefficace inefficiente
not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired

inelastic /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ adj
anelastico
lacking elasticity

inelegant /ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/ adj
inelegante
not elegant

ineligible adj
ineleggibile
not eligible; forbidden to do something

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ adj
ineluttabile
impossible to avoid or escape

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
inetto
not able to do something

ineptness n
inettitudine
being inept

inequality /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ n
disequazione disuguaglianza
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another

inequitable adj
ingiusto
unfair

inertia /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ n
inerzia
in physics
unwillingness to take action

inertial frame of reference n
sistema di riferimento inerziale
frame of reference

inertness n
inerzia
chemically unreactive
inertia
apatia indolenza
sluggishness

inessive n
caso inessivo
inessive case

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
inevitabile
impossible to avoid or prevent
predictable, or always happening

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
inevitabilmente
in a manner that this impossible to avoid

inexcusable adj
inescusabile
not excusable

inexcusably adv
inescusabilmente
in an inexcusable manner

inexhaustible adj
inesauribile
impossible to exhaust

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ adj
inesorabile
impossible to prevent or stop

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ adv
inesorabilmente
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly

inexpedient adj
inefficiente infruttuoso
not tending to promote a purpose

inexpensive adj
economico
low in price

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
inesperto imperito impreparato incompetente sprovveduto
not experienced

inexplicable /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
inesplicabile inspiegabile incomprensibile
impossible to explain

inexplicably adv
inspiegabilmente
in an inexplicable manner

inexpugnable adj
inespugnabile
impregnable, unconquerable

inextinguishable adj
inestinguibile
incapable of being extinguished

inextricable adj
inestricabile
impossible to untie or disentangle

infallible /ɪnˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
infallibile
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy

infallibly adv
infallibilmente
in an infallible manner

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
famigerato infame
having a bad reputation

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
infamia
the state of being infamous

infancy /ˈɪnfənsi/ n
prima infanzia
earliest period of childhood

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
minore minorenne
legal minor
bambina bambino
very young human being

infant formula n
latte artificiale
food simulating human milk

infant mortality n
mortalità infantile
death of children under one year old

infanta /ɪnˈfantə/ n
infante
Spanish daughter of a king

infante n
infante
son of the king of Spain or Portugal

infantile adj
infantile puerile
childish; immature
infantile
pertaining to infants

infantilization n
infantilizzazione

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
infantilizzare
to reduce to the state of an infant
to treat like a child

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
fanteria
soldiers who fight on foot
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers

infantrywoman n
fantaccina

infarct n
infarto
area of dead tissue

infatuation n
infatuazione
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
infettare
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness

infected adj
infetto
having an infection

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
infezione
the process of infecting
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host

infectious adj
contagioso infettivo
able to infect others
infettivo
transmitted between persons as illness

infective /ɪnˈfɛktɪv/ adj
infettivo
able to cause infection

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
concludere dedurre
concludere dedurre inferire infliggere
to introduce as a reasoned conclusion
implicare
to lead to as a consequence

inferable adj
inferibile
that may be inferred

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ n
inferenza
act or process of inferring by deduction or induction

inferential statistics n
statistica inferenziale
branch of statistics

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ adj
inferiore
of lower quality
located below
di basso rango inferiore
of lower rank

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ n
di basso rango inferiore
person of lower status (noun)

inferior oblique n
muscolo obliquo inferiore obliquo inferiore
muscle

inferior rectus n
muscolo retto inferiore retto inferiore
muscle

inferior vena cava n
vena cava inferiore
large vein

inferiority n
inferiorità
quality of being inferior

inferiority complex n
complesso d'inferiorità complesso di inferiorità
a sense of inferiority

inferiorly adv
inferiormente

infernal /ɪnˈfəɹnəl/ /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
infernale
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
inferno
place or situation resembling Hell

infertile adj
infertile sterile
not fertile

infertility n
infertilità sterilità

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
infestazione
presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
infibulazione

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ n
infedele
non-believer

infield n
diamante perimetro delle quattro basi
baseball: The region of the field roughly bounded by the home plate, first base, second base and third base.

infielder n
interno
A player that plays in the infield.

infiltration n
infiltrazione
entering secretly

infiltrator /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪtə/ n
infiltratore
one who infiltrates

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
infinito
boundless, endless
figuratively, very large
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude

infinitely /ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/ adv
infinitamente interminatamente
endlessly

infinitesimally adv
infinitesimamente

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
infinito
uninflected verb form
a mood or mode of verbs

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ n
infinito infinità

inflame /ɪnˈfleɪm/ v
incendiare
to set on fire

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ adj
infiammato
affected by inflammation

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ adj
infiammabile
capable of burning

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ n
infiammazione
medical condition
act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed

inflammatory adj
infiammatorio
causing or caused by inflammation

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
enfiare
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
inflazione
increase in prices
expansion or increase in size

inflaton n
inflatone
proposed particle

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
flettere coniugare
grammar: vary the form of a word

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
inflessione
change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave
cadenza calata inflessione intonazione modulazione
change in pitch or tone of voice
flessione desinenza
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function

inflectional adj
flessionale
pertaining to grammatical inflection

inflexibility n
inflessibilità
quality of being inflexible

inflexible /ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/ adj
inflessibile
stiff, rigid

inflexibly adv
inflessibilmente
in an inflexible manner

inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ v
infliggere
thrust upon, impose

infliction /ɪnˈflɪkʃən/ n
imposizione inflizione irrogazione
The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition

inflorescence n
fioritura
beginning to flower
infiorescenza inflorescenza
flower cluster

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ n
Influenza
influenza
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change
person or thing exerting such power or action
influenza ascendente
power to affect, control or manipulate

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ v
influire
intransitive: to exert influence
influenzare
transitive: to exert an influence upon

influential adj
autorevole influente
having considerable influence

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
influenza febbre
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
familiare informale colloquiale
language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage
informale
not formal or ceremonious
informale non officiale
not in accord with the usual regulations

informality n
informalità
condition of being informal

informally adv
informalmente
in an informal manner

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ n
informatore delatore spia
one who relays confidential information

informatic adj
informatico
of or pertaining to information science

informatics n
informatica
branch of information science

information /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
informazione
communicable knowledge

information technology n
informatica
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informativo
providing useful or interesting information

informed /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ /ɪnˈfɔːmd/ adj
informato
instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education

informer n
divulgatore informatore
one who informs
informatore
person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity

infra- prefix
infra-
below, beneath, inferior

infraorbital adj
infraorbitario
below the orbit

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarosso
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infrarosso
infrared radiation

infrastructural adj
infrastrutturale
relating to infrastructure

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌk(t)ʃɚ/ n
infrastruttura
underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system
basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society

infratemporal adj
infratemporale
below the temple or temporal bone

infrequent adj
infrequente raro
Not frequent; not happening frequently

infringe /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒ/ v
infrangere
to break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒmənt/ n
infrazione violazione
violation

infructescence n
infruttescenza
fruiting stage

infundibuliform adj
imbutiforme
having the shape of a funnel

ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːnjəs/ adj
ingegnoso
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent

ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
ingegnosità ingegno
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
ingenuo
childlike, simple

ingest /ɪnˈdʒɛst/ v
ingerire
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal

ingestion /ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
ingestione
the action of ingesting

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
lingotto
solid block of more or less pure metal

ingrained adj
incallito inveterato

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
ingrediente
substance present in a mixture

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
abitare
to live or reside in some place
to be present in some place

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ adj
abitabile
fit to live in

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
abitante
Someone or thing who lives in a place

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
inspirare
to draw air into the lungs

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ adv
intrinsecamente
inherently, innately

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
ereditare prendere
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission
ereditare
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc.
to take possession of as a right
to come into an inheritance

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ n
ereditarietà
biological attributes passed to offspring
programming: mechanism for making parts of superclass available to subclass
eredità
that which a person is entitled to inherit

inhibit v
inibire
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition n
inibizione
Stopping or retarding a chemical reaction
State of being inhibited

inhibitive adj
inibitorio
that inhibits

inhibitor n
inibitore
substance slowing a reaction

inhomogeneity n
disomogeneità

inhumane adj
inumano
cruel and savage, not humane

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
iniziale
chronologically first
spatially first

initialism n
abbreviatura acronimo sigla
term pronounced letter by letter

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ n
novizio
A new member of an organization
iniziato
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ v
cominciare iniziare presentare

initiation /ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
inizio
act of initiating
iniziazione
form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
iniziativa
issue to be voted on

initiator n
iniziatore
iniziatore iniziatrice
one who initiates

inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ v
iniettare
to administer an injection to
to push or pump something in
to introduce something suddenly or violently

injection /ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
iniezione
medicine: something injected
act of injecting, or something injected
set theory: one-to-one mapping

injure /ˈɪndʒə/ /ˈɪndʒɚ/ v
ferire
to wound or cause physical harm

injurious /ɪnˈdʒʊəɹɪəs/ /ɪnˈdʒʊɹi.əs/ adj
ingiurioso
causing harm to one's reputation
dannoso nocivo
causing injury

injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ n
ferita lesione danno
damage or violation

injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
ingiustizia
violation of the rights of another

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ n
inchiostro
coloured fluid used for writing
dark fluid ejected by squid etc

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ v
tatuare
apply a tattoo
inchiostrare
apply ink
firmare
sign a document

inkhorn n
pedante pretenzioso
as adjective, of vocabulary: pedantic

inkjet printer n
stampante a getto di inchiostro
device that prints using droplets of ink

inkling /ˈɪŋk.lɪŋ/ n
voglia
inclination, desire
allusione indizio percezione sentore sospetto
suspicion or hint

inkwell n
calamaio
container for ink

inlaid adj
intarsiato
set into a surface

inlet n
estuario insenatura
body of water let into a coast

inmate n
detenuto convitto internato prigioniero
one confined to institution, such as a prison
interno residente
one who occupies a dwelling-house

inn /ɪn/ n
osteria locanda
lodging

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
innato
inborn

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
interno
being or occurring inside

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ n
interno
inner part

inner core n
nucleo interno
innermost part of the Earth

inner ear n
orecchio interno
anatomy

inner planet n
pianeta interno
planet of the Solar System with an orbit between the asteroid belt and sun

inner tube n
camera d'aria
inflatable rubber tube

innervate v
innervare
to supply with nerves

inning /ˈɪnɪŋ/ n
ripresa
a period of play in baseball

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
innocenza

innocent /ˈɪnəsn̩t/ adj
innocente
not legally responsible for a wrongful act
pure, free from sin, untainted

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
innocuo
harmless
inoffensive

innocuously adv
innocuamente
in an innocuous manner

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
innovare
to introduce changes

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
innovazione
act of innovating
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ adj
innovativo
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things

innovator n
innovatore
someone who innovates

innovatrix n
innovatrice
woman who innovates

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
insinuazione
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation

inoffensive adj
inoffensivo
harmless
not offensive

inoppugnable /ɪnɘˈpʌɡnəb(ɘ)l/ adj
inoppugnabile
unassailable

inorganic adj
inorganico
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic chemistry n
chimica inorganica
chemistry of elements and non-carbon containing compounds

inoxidizable adj
inossidabile
cannot be readily oxidized

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ n
inchiesta indagine
the act of inquiring

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
curioso indiscreto
too curious; overly interested; nosy

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ adj
insalubre malsano sfavorevole
unhealthful

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
pazzo folle
characterized by insanity or the utmost folly
pazzo folle insano
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
follia pazzia
state of being insane

insatiable adj
insaziabile incontentabile
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
inscrizione motto
carved text

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/ adj
impenetrabile incomprensibile insondabile
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
insetto
arthropod of class insecta

insecticide n
insetticida
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insettivoro
insect eating animal

insecure adj
insicuro malsicuro
not secure

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
inseparabile
unable to be separated

inseparably adv
inseparabilmente
in an inseparable manner

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
inserire
put in between or into

insertion /ɪnˈsɝʃən/ n
inserzione
act of inserting, or something inserted
addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adj
dall'interno dentro riservato
within

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
dentro
within the interior
towards the interior

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
interno
interior or inner part

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
dentro all'interno negli nel nella nello
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
a fondo
of knowledge: thoroughly
alla rovescia
with the inside turned to be on the outside

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ n
basista iniziato
person who has special knowledge
internato
person who is within an enclosed space

insidiously /ɪnˈsɪdi.əsli/ adv
insidiosamente
in an insidious manner

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ n
acume discernimento introspezione intuito
power of acute observation and deduction

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj
insignificante irrilevante nullo
not significant; not important

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinuarsi
enter gently or imperceptibly
insinuare
make way for by subtle means
creep or wind into

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ n
insinuazione
a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion

insipidly adv
insipidamente
in an insipid manner

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
insistere
to hold up a claim emphatically
to demand that something be done

insistent /ɪnˈsɪstənt/ adj
insistente
urgent

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
nella misura in cui
to the extent that

insolent /ˈɪnsə.lənt/ adj
insolente
insulting in manner or words
rude

insolently adv
insolentemente
in an insolent manner

insoluble adj
inspiegabile
not explainable
insolubile
not soluble; that cannot be dissolved
not solvable; that cannot be solved

insolvency n
insolvenza
the condition of being insolvent

insolvent adj
insolvente
Unable to pay

insomnia n
insonnia
sleeping disorder

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
ispezionare
examine critically, scrutinize
view and examine officially

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n
ispezione
organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed
ispezione controllo esame
the act of examining something, often closely

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ n
ispettore controllore
person employed to inspect something
ispettore di polizia
police officer ranking below superintendent

inspirable adj
ispirabile
able to be inspired

inspiration /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/ n
respiro
a breath, a single inhalation
inspirazione inalazione
physiology: drawing of air
ispirazione illuminazione suggestione
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
ispirazione folgorazione illuminazione
supernatural divine influence

inspiratory adj
inspiratore inspiratorio
of or pertaining to inspiration

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
ispirare
to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit
archaic: to breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate
to infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing

instability n
instabilità dissesto
quality of being unstable

install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
installare
set something up for use

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
installazione insediamento presa di possesso
act of installing
installazione impianto
something installed

installment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ n
episodio
part of a serial

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
volta
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
immediato
immediate

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
istante attimo
period of time
istante
point in time

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
istantaneo
occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time

instantaneously adv
istantaneamente
Without any delay

instanton n
istantone
A solution to the Yang-Mills field theory equation

instead /ɪn.ˈstɛd/ adv
invece al posto di in luogo di
in the place of (it)

instead of preposition
invece di anziché invece che
in lieu of; in place of; rather than

instigation n
istigazione
act of instigating

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
istinto
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour

instinctively /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ adv
istintivamente
innately, by instinct, without being taught

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ n
istituto
college
building

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
istituzione
established organisation

institutional /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
istituzionale
of pertaining to or characteristic of an institution

institutionalization /ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
istituzionalizzazione
the process of establishing a practice as a norm

institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ v
istituzionalizzare
to establish as a normal practice

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
istruzione insegnamento addestramento tirocinio
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information
avvertenze bugiardino direttive istruzioni d'uso manuale manuale d'uso
set of directions provided by a manufacturer
istruzione
single operation of a processor
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed

instruction set n
pacchetto di istruzioni
set of machine instructions that a particular CPU can execute

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
istruttivo
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ n
strumento
musical device
tool
measuring device

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
strumentale

instrumental case n
caso strumentale
case to express agency or means

instrumentalisation n
strumentalizzazione

instrumentalist n
strumentista
one who plays a musical instrument

instrumentalize v
strumentalizzare
make into an instrument for achieving a goal
transcribe for instrumental execution a piece of music written for the human voice

instrumentation n
strumentazione

insubordination n
insubordinazione
quality of being insubordinate

insubstantiality n
inconsistenza
the state or quality of being insubstantial

insufficient adj
insufficiente
Not sufficient

insufficiently adv
insufficientemente
not sufficiently

insulating adj
coibente dielettrico isolante termocoibente termoisolante
that insulates

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
isolante isolatore
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ n
insulina
polypeptide hormone

insulinic adj
insulinico

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ n
ingiuria affronto insulto offesa oltraggio
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ v
offendere insultare
to be rude

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
ingiurioso offensivo oltraggioso adontoso oltraggiatore
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
assicurazione
indemnity
business

insurance company n
compagnia di assicurazioni
company that provides insurance policies

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
assicurare
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insured adj
assicurato
Covered by an insurance policy

insurer n
assicuratore
one who insures

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
insorto
rebel

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
insurrezione
mutiny or rebellion

insurrectionist n
insurrezionalista
person who provokes insurrection

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
intatto
untouched

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n
assunzione gestione presa
act of taking in

intake manifold n
collettore
part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinder

intangible cultural heritage n
patrimonio culturale immateriale
traditions recognized by UNESCO

integer /ˈɪn.tɨ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
numero intero intero
a number that is not a fraction

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ n
integrale
limit of sums

integral domain n
dominio d'integrità
nonzero commutative ring in which the product of nonzero elements is nonzero

integral element n
elemento intero
element of a given ring that is a root of some monic polynomial with coefficients in a given subring

integraph n
integrafo
device

integrase n
integrasi
enzyme

integrated adj
integrato
composed and coordinated to form a whole

integrated circuit n
circuito integrato
thin chip

integration /ɪntəˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
integrazione
in mathematics
process of fitting into a community
act or process of making whole or entire

integration by parts n
integrazione per parti
method of integration related to the product rule of differentiation

integrin n
integrina
protein functioning as receptor

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ n
integrità
quality or condition of being complete; pure
state of being wholesome; unimpaired
steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code

intellect /ˈɪntəlɛkt/ n
intelletto
The faculty of knowing and reasoning; understanding

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
intelligenza
capacity of mind

intelligence quotient n
quoziente d'intelligenza quoziente intellettivo
IQ score

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
intelligente
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright
well thought-out, well considered
characterized by thoughtful interaction

intelligent design pn
disegno intelligente
intelligent design / Intelligent Design

intelligently adv
intelligentemente
cleverly

intelligentsia /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intellighenzia
intellectual élite

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/ adj
intelligibile
capable of being understood

intelligibly adv
intelligibilmente
in an intelligible manner

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
intendere
to fix the mind upon a goal

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
intenso
strained; tightly drawn
extreme in degree

intensify v
intensificare
to render more intense

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
intensità
quality of being intense

intensively adv
intensivamente
in an intensive way

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
intenzione
course intended to follow

intently /ɪnˈtɛntli/ adv
attentamente meticolosamente minuziosamente
in a focused manner

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
interrare inumare seppellire tumulare
bury in a grave

inter alia adv
tra l'altro
among other things

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ prefix
inter-
among, between

inter-Palestine adj
interpalestinese
Between the two areas of Palestine

inter-diocesan adj
interdiocesano

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ v
interagire
act upon each other

interaction /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/ n
interazione
conversation or exchange between people
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another

interactome n
interattoma
interactome

interatomic adj
interatomico
between atoms

interatrial adj
interatriale
located between the atria of the heart

interbank adj
interbancario
of, pertaining to, or taking place between two or more banks

intercardinal adj
intercardinale

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ n
intercettazione
interception of a radio broadcast or a telephone call

interceptable adj
intercettabile
able to be intercepted

interception /ɪntɚˈsɛpʃən/ n
intercetto
American football

intercession n
intercessione
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
the act of intervening

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒəbl̩/ adj
intercambiabile interscambiabile
freely substitutable

intercity adj
interurbano
that connects cities one with another

intercom n
citofono
an electronic communication system

intercompatibility n
intercompatibilità

interconfessional adj
interconfessionale
taking place between religious organisations that have different systems of formulated theology

intercontinental /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪ.ˈnɛn.təl/ adj
intercontinentale
between two or more continents

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
rapporto sessuale
sexual intercourse

interculturalism n
interculturalismo
philosophy

interdivisional adj
interdivisionale
between divisions

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ n
interesse attenzione
attention that is given to or received from someone or something
interesse
great attention and concern from someone
finance: price of credit

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ v
interessare attrarre
to attract attention or concern

interested /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adj
interessato interessata
having or showing interest

interesting /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adj
interessante
arousing or holding the attention

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ n
interfaccia
chemistry, physics: thin layer or boundary between different substances, or phases of a single substance
computing, object-oriented: connection between parts of software
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement
computing: connection between a user and a machine
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems
interfaccia interfacciamento
point of interconnection between entities

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ v
interfacciarsi
intransitive: to be an interface; be into an interface
interfacciare
transitive: to construct an interface; connect through an interface

interfacing n
teletta
middle layer of fabric in a garment providing stiffening

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
impedire
impicciarsi
get involved, causing disturbance

interferometer n
interferometro
instrument

interferon n
interferone
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells

interforce adj
interforze
between forces

intergalactic adj
intergalattico
occurring between galaxies

intergenerational adj
intergenerazionale
between or across generations

intergeneric adj
intergenerico

intergovernmental adj
intergovernativo
of, relating to, or involving two or more governments

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ n
intervallo
a transitional or temporary period between other events

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ adj
interiore interno
having to do with the inner part of something

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
interiezione
exclamation or filled pause in grammar
intervento
interruption

interleave v
interfogliare
to insert (pages, which are normally blank) between the pages of a book

interlocutor /ˌɪntəɹˈlɑkjətəɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
interlocutore
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation

interloper /ɪntəˈləʊpə/ n
intruso
one who interferes

interlude n
interludio
entertainment between the acts of a play
short piece put between the parts of a longer composition

intermarry v
apparentarsi imparentarsi
to marry a member of another group
to marry within the same group

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ adj
intermedio
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range

intermediate phalange n
falange intermedia falange media falangina
bone

intermezzo /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/ n
intermezzo
arts

intermingle v
frammischiare
to mix together

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n
intermedio intermezzo intervallo pausa
break between performances or sessions

intermittency n
intermittenza
the state of being intermittent

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adj
intermittente
stopping and starting at intervals

intermolecular adj
intermolecolare
from one molecule to another

intern n
stagista
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field

intern v
internare
to imprison (transitive)

internal /ɪnˈtɝnəl/ adj
interno
within the body

internal combustion engine n
motore a combustione interna motore a scoppio
a piston or a rotary heat engine

international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
internazionale
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international auxiliary language n
lingua ausiliaria internazionale
language

international organisation n
organizzazione internazionale
organisation established by treaty

international relations n
relazioni internazionali
study of relationships among countries

internationalization /ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪntɚˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ n
internazionalizzazione
conversion of something to make it international
software: act of making something suitable for international markets

internationally adv
internazionalmente
in an international manner

internaut n
internauta
internaut

internecine /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ adj
intestino
characterized by struggle within a group
mutually destructive

internist n
internista
specialist in internal medicine

internode n
internodio
a section of the stem between two nodes

internship /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
tirocinio stage
job taken by a student

internuclear adj
internucleare
acting between nuclei

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
interoperabilità
computing

interorganic adj
interorganico

interosseous adj
interosseo
between bones

interpenetrative adj
incompenetrabile
mutually penetrative

interpolation n
interpolazione
math, science: process of estimating the value of a function

interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ v
interpretare
to apprehend and represent by means of art
to explain or tell the meaning of
to act as an interpreter

interpreter /ɪnˈtəːpɹɪtə/ n
interprete
one who interprets speech
computer program

interpupillary adj
interpupillare
between the pupils of the eyes

interregional adj
interregionale
Of, pertaining to, or connecting two or more regions

interregnum /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/ n
interregno
period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign

interrelationship n
interrelazione
a relationship between multiple things

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
punto esclarrogativo
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
interrogazione interrogatorio
act of interrogating or questioning
interrogazione
question put; an inquiry

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ adj
interrogativo
asking or denoting a question

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ n
interrogativo
a question

interrogative pronoun n
pronome interrogativo
pronoun used in a question

interrogatively adv
interrogativamente
in an interrogative manner

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
interrompere
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
interruzione
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ n
intersezione
in set theory
incrocio
junction of two or more paths, etc

intersexuality n
intersessualità
the state of having physical features of both sexes

interspecific /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌɪntɚspəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
interspecifico
occurring among members of different species

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
interstiziale
of, relating to, or situated in an interstice

intersubjective adj
intersoggettivo
inter-subjective

intertidal zone n
bagnasciuga battigia
part of a beach

interuniversity adj
interuniversitario
existing or taking place between universities

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
intervallo
distance in space
period of time

intervene v
intervenire interferire
to come between, or to be between, persons or things

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
intervento
act of intervening
medical procedure

interventionism n
interventismo intervenzionismo
political practice

interventionist adj
interventista intervenzionista

interventricular adj
interventricolare
between the ventricles of the heart

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
colloquio intervista
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant
intervista
conversation with journalist etc.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
intervistare
to have an interview

interviewee n
intervistata intervistato
Someone being interviewed

interwar adj
periodo interbellico
relating to the time between two wars

intestinal adj
intestinale
relating to the intestines

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ n
intestino
alimentary canal
subdivision of the alimentary canal

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
intimità
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
intimo stretto
closely acquainted; familiar
intimo
of or involved in a sexual relationship
personale privato proprio
personal, private

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ n
biancheria intima
intimates: women's underwear, sleepwear or lingerie
amico per la pelle
very close friend

intimately adv
intimamente
in an intimate manner

intimism n
intimismo
A genre involving depiction of quiet domestic scenes

intimist adj
intimista
painter

intimistic adj
intimistico
of or pertaining to intimism

intinction n
intinzione
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
di
after the start of
investigating the subject
contro
against, with force
a appassionato di interessato
colloquial: intensely interested in
in
expressing the operation of division
producing, becoming
taking distinct arguments to distinct values
andando verso in verso
going inside
verso
going to a geographic region

intolerance n
intolleranza
the state of being intolerant
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy

intonation /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ n
intonazione
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

intonational adj
intonativo
pertaining to intonation

intoxicate v
inebriare
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol

intra- prefix
intra-
prefix signifying inside, within, interior, during

intracellular adj
intracellulare
within a cell

intracranial adj
endocranico intracranico
pertaining to the inside of skull

intradermal adj
intradermico
within, about, or below a dermal tissue layer

intrahepatic /ˌɪntɹəhəˈpætɪk/ adj
intraepatico
within the liver

intramolecular adj
intramolecolare
between parts of a molecule

intramuscular adj
intramuscolare
inside a muscle

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ adj
intransitivo
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
verbo intransitivo
action verb not taking a direct object

intransitively adv
intransitivamente
in an intransitive manner

intrapsychic adj
intrapsichico
within the psyche

intrasexual adj
intrasessuale
intrasexual

intraspecific adj
intraspecifico
Occurring among members of the same species

intrauterine adj
intrauterino
inside the uterus

intrauterine device n
IUD diaframma dispositivo intrauterino spirale
contraceptive device

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenoso endovenoso
inside the veins

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
intrepido ardito coraggioso
fearless

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
intricato
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intrigare
to plan

intriguing /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ adj
affascinante coinvolgente intrigante seducente stimolante stuzzicante
causing a desire to know more

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
intrinseco
inherent
situated or produced inside an organ

intrinsically adv
intrinsecamente
in an intrinsic manner, internally, essentially

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
intro
short form of introduction

introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
introdurre
to add something to a system, a mixture, or a container
to bring into practice
presentare
to cause someone to be acquainted

introduction /ɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
introduzione
act or process of introducing
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
introduttivo
introducing

introject /ɪntɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛkt/ v
introiettare
unconsciously incorporate into the psyche

intron /ˈɪntɹɒn/ n
introne
genetics: portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing

introrse adj
introrso

introspectively adv
introspettivamente
in an introspective manner

introverted adj
introverso
psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert

introvertly adv
introversamente
in the manner of an introvert

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
irrompere
to enter without welcome; to encroach

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
intruso
someone who intrudes

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ n
intrusione
forcible entry

intuit /ɪnˈtjuɪt/ /ɪnˈtuɪt/ v
intuire
to know intuitively

intuition /ɪntuwˈɪʃɨn/ /ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən/ n
intuito intuizione
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes
intuizione intuito
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitivo
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
inondare
to cover with large amounts of water
to overwhelm

inundation n
allagamento inondazione alluvione
act of inundating

inure /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
abituare acclimare acclimatare assuefare
to cause to become accustomed to something unpleasant by prolonged exposure

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
invadere
to enter by force in order to conquer

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
invasore
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ adj
invalido irrito
not valid

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
invasione calata
military action

invasive /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
invasivo
in medicine
di invasione
invading a foreign country
invasivo invadente
of a plant or animal
intruding on one's privacy

invasivity n
invasività
condition of being invasive
degree to which something is invasive

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ n
invettiva
Something spoken or written, intended to cast opprobrium, censure,

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
inveire
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inveigle /ɪnˈveɪ.ɡəl/ v
adescare allettare
convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
inventare
design a new process or mechanism

invented /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ adj
inventato
fictional, made up

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
inventione invenzione
small self-contained musical composition
invenzione
something invented

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ adj
inventivo
creative, or skilful at inventing
of, or relating to invention

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
inventore inventrice
one who invents

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
inventario
detailed list of all of the items on hand
process of producing or updating such a list
scorta inventario
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business

inventrix /ɪnˈvɛntɹɪks/ n
inventrice
a female that invents

inverse function n
funzione inversa
function that reverses the mapping action of a given function

inverse trigonometric function n
funzione trigonometrica inversa
function

invert /ɪnˈvɜːt/ /ɪnˈvɝt/ /ˈɪnvɜːt/ /ˈɪnvɝt/ v
invertire
turn upside down or inside out

invertebrate adj
invertebrato
lacking backbone

invertebrate n
invertebrato
animal without backbone

invertible matrix n
matrice invertibile
square matrix which, when multiplied by some other, yields the identity matrix

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investire
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain
to spend money, time, effort into sthg
to make investments
to ceremonially install into office
to formally give power

investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
investigare
to inquire into, study
to conduct an inquiry or examination
to examine

investigation /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
investigazione
the act of investigating

investigative /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/ adj
investigativo
pertaining to investigation

investigative journalism n
giornalismo investigativo
journalism in which the reporter deeply investigates a single topic

investiture n
investitura
act of investing

investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ n
investimento
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use

investment bank n
banca d'affari banca di investimento
financial institution

investment fund n
fondo d'investimento
type of fund

investor /ɪnˈvɛstɚ/ n
investitore
person who invests money in order to make a profit

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
inveterato
firmly established
inveterato incallito accanito incorreggibile recidivo
whose habits are firmly established

invincibility n
invincibilità
state or quality of being invincible

inviscid adj
inviscido
not viscid

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
invisibile
unable to be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
invito
act of inviting
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ n
invito
(informal) invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪnvaɪt/ v
invitare
ask for the presence or participation of someone

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
fattura
bill

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
fatturare
to bill

involucre n
involucro
conspicuous bract

involuntarily adv
involontariamente
in an involuntary manner

involuntary adj
involontario
without intention; unintentional

involution /ɪnvəˈluːʃən/ n
involuzione
mathematics; an endofunction whose square is equal to the identity function; a function equal to its inverse

involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ adj
coinvolto
associated with others, be or be made a participant

iodate n
iodato
anion or salt

iodic adj
iodico
relating to iodine

iodic acid n
acido iodico
oxyacid of iodine

iodide n
ioduro
binary compound

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
iodio
element
antiseptic

iodoform n
iodoformio
chemistry: a halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪˌoʊn/ n
ione
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge

ionic /aɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
ionico
of, relating to, or containing ions

ionize /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ v
ionizzare
to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species

ionizing adj
ionizzante
capable of producing ions

ionosphere n
ionosfera
part of Earth's atmosphere

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
iota
Greek letter
briciolo
small quantity

iotation /aɪoʊˈteɪʃən/ /aɪəʊˈteɪʃən/ n
iotacismo
process occurring in Slavic languages or elsewhere

irascible /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
irascibile
prone to anger

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ adj
irato
extremely angry

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
ira
great anger

irenic /aɪˈɹɛnɪk/ adj
irenico
Promoting or fitted to promote peace

iridescence n
iridescenza
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
iridescente
producing lustrous colors
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful

iridium /ɪˈɹɪdiəm/ n
iridio
chemical element

iris /ˈaɪɹɪs/ n
iride iris
part of the eye
iris giaggiolo iride
plant of the genus Iris

iris dilator muscle n
muscolo dilatatore dell'iride
muscle

irk /ɜːk/ /ɝk/ v
irritare infastidire seccare
to irritate; annoy; bother

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ adj
ferreo ferrico ferroso
made of iron
ferro inflessibile
strong, inflexible

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ n
ferro
chemical element Fe
type of golf club
ferro da stiro
for pressing clothes

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ v
stirare
to pass an iron over clothing

iron bacterium n
ferrobatterio
bacterium

iron curtain n
cortina di ferro
impenetrable barrier

iron filings n
limature di ferro polveri di ferro
small fragments of iron

iron fist n
pugno di ferro
ruthless control

iron maiden n
vergine di ferro
torture device

iron ore n
minerale ferroso
ore containing iron

ironclad n
corazzata
armor-plated warship

ironic /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
ironico sarcastico
characterized by irony

ironically adv
ironicamente
In an ironic manner

ironing n
stirare
act of pressing clothes with an iron
vestiti da stirare
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed
vestiti stirati
laundry that has recently been ironed

ironing board n
asse da stiro
a long board on which one can iron

ironmonger n
ferramenta magona
retailer in iron goods and hardware

ironwork n
ferrame
anything made of iron

ironworks n
ferriera
factory

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
ironia
condition contrary to expectations
ironia paradosso
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally

irradiation n
sterilizzazione
a process of sterilisation
irradiazione
an act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated
obsolete: illumination; irradiance; brilliance
illuminazione
obsolete, figurative: mental light or illumination

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
irrazionale
unfounded or nonsensical

irrational number n
numero irrazionale
real number that is not rational

irrationalist n
irrazionalista

irrationality n
irrazionalità irragionevolezza
want of reason

irreconcilable adj
irreconciliabile
unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
irredentismo
an annexation doctrine

irrefutable /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbl/ adj
irrefutabile
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adj
irregolare
non-standard
in grammar, applied to verbs

irrelevance n
irrilevanza
lack of relationship with the topic at hand, lack of importance

irrelevant adj
irrilevante
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irreligion /ɪɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
irreligione
state of being irreligious

irremediable adj
irrimediabile
unable to be remedied

irremediably adv
irrimediabilmente
in an irremediable way

irreplaceable adj
insostituibile
that cannot be replaced

irrepressible adj
insopprimibile
not containable or controllable

irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ adj
irresistibile
not able to be resisted

irresistibly adv
irresistibilmente
in an irresistible manner

irresponsibly /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɑːn.sə.bli/ /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɒn.sə.bli/ adv
irresponsabilmente
in an irresponsible manner

irreversible adj
irreversibile
incapable of being reversed

irreversibly adv
irreversibilmente
In an irreversible manner

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
irrigazione
The act or process of irrigating

irritable bowel syndrome n
sindrome dell'intestino irritabile
functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive

irritate /ˈɪɹɪteɪt/ v
irritare
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation

irruption n
irruzione
action of irrupting

is /aɪz/ /ɘz/ /ɪz/ v
sta è
third-person singular of "be"

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
è sicuro qui?
is it safe here?

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
c'è una taglia più piccola?
is there a smaller size?

is there any problem phraseologicalUnit
c'è del problema? c'è problema?
is there any problem?

ischemia /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/ n
ischemia
local anemia

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
ischemico
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia

ischury n
iscuria
retention or suppression of urine

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
isola
area of land completely surrounded by water
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ v
isolare
isolate
trasformare in un isola
make into an island

island state n
stato insulare
state consisting of one or more islands

island-hop v
girare per le isole girare tra isole viaggiare da isola ad isola viaggiare di isola in isola

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
isolano isolana
person who lives on an island

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
isoletta isolotto
small island

iso- /aɪsoʊ-/ prefix
iso-
equal

isobar n
isobara
A line on a map connecting places of equal pressures
(thermodynamics) set of points at constant pressure
isobaro nuclide isobaro
either of two nuclides

isobaric adj
isobarico isobaro
having a constant pressure throughout
having the same pressures, masses, or densities

isobath n
isobata
line on a chart

isochore n
isocora

isochrony n
isocronia
state of being isochronous

isocost n
isocosto
curve

isodomic adj
isodomico

isoelectric adj
isoelettrico
having equal electric potential

isoelectronic adj
isoelettronico
chemistry

isoenergetic adj
isoenergetico
having the same energy

isoentropic adj
isoentropico
a series of reactions with the same entropy of activation

isoform n
isoforma

isogenesis n
isogenesi
similarity in development

isogloss /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ n
isoglossa
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isogon n
isogona
an equiangular polygon

isolable adj
isolabile
able to be isolated

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ v
isolare
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others
transitive, chemistry: to separate a substance in pure form from a mixture
transitive: to place in quarantine or isolation
transitive, microbiology: to separate a pure strain of bacteria etc. from a mixed culture
transitive: to insulate an electrical component from a source of electricity
transitive: to insulate, or make free of external influence

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ adj
isolato
in isolation

isolateral adj
isolaterale
having similar opposing surfaces

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
isolamento
diplomacy: state of not having diplomatic relations
state of being isolated

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
isolazionismo
policy of non-interaction

isolationist adj
isolazionista isolazionistico
relating to, or supporting, isolationism

isomalt n
isomalto
glucose of mannitol

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ n
isomero
chemistry: compounds
physics: atomic nuclei

isomerase /aɪˈsɑməˌɹeɪs/ /aɪˈsɒməˌɹeɪz/ n
isomerasi
enzyme for the conversion of isomeric forms

isomeric adj
isomerico
being an isomer
exhibiting isomerism

isomerism n
isomeria
phenomenon of the existence of isomers

isomerization n
isomerizzazione
transformation to another isomer

isometric /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
isometrico
exhibiting equality in dimensions
being a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other
involving muscular contraction
taking place at constant volume

isometric perspective n
prospettiva isometrica

isometry n
isometria
A function

isomorphism n
isomorfismo
the similarity in form of organisms of different ancestry
bidirectionally structure-preserving bijection

isopod n
isopode
crustacean of the order Isopoda

isoprene n
isoprene
isoprene

isoquant n
isoquanto
line of equal or constant economic production

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
isoscele equicrure
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle

isosceles triangle n
triangolo isoscele
triangle having two sides equal

isotherm /ˈaɪ.səʊˌθɜː(ɹ)m/ n
isoterma
line representing equal or constant temperature

isothermic adj
isotermico

isotone n
isotono
Any of a number of nuclides of different elements

isotonic adj
isotonico
having the same osmotic pressure

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
isotopo
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ n
isotropia
The property of being isotropic

isovaleric adj
isovalerico
of or pertaining to isovaleric acid or its derivatives

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ n
emissione fuoriuscita
act of flowing out
emissione
act of sending out
something flowing or sent out
esito
conclusion
questione
contested point in a dispute or debate
problematica
problem or concern

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ n
istmo braccio di terra
narrow strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ pronoun
lo
object
essa esso la lo
subject — inanimate thing

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
fa lo stesso importare
it doesn't matter

it never rains but it pours proverb
al peggio non c'è mai fine i guai non vengono mai da soli piove sul bagnato
unfortunate events occur in quantity

it takes all kinds to make a world proverb
il mondo è bello perché è vario
Diversity is essential

it takes one to know one proverb
il bue che dice cornuto all'asino
an insult which is true about both the sender and the receiver

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
era tutto buonissimo
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
com'è piccolo il mondo come è piccolo il mondo il mondo è piccolo
phrase used when meeting an acquaintance or personal connection in an unexpected place or context

it's about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ interjection
era ora!
expression of impatience

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
non ci capisco un tubo per me è arabo è ostrogoto
I don't understand any of this

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
c'è un'emergenza
it's an emergency

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
fuori fa freddo
it's cold outside (weather)

it's not what you know but who you know proverb
non è importante cosa conosci ma chi conosci

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
piove
it's raining

it's snowing phraseologicalUnit
nevica
it's snowing

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
è troppo costoso
it's too expensive

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
corsivo corsiva
having a slant to the right

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
voglia matta
a desire
prurito
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
prudere
to feel the need to scratch
avere una voglia matta di morire dalla voglia di
to want or desire

itchy trigger finger n
grilletto facile
tendency to act in haste

item /ˈaɪtəm/ [ˈaɪ̯ɾəm] n
articolo elemento
distinct physical object
punto
matter for discussion in an agenda

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
iterazione
repetition in a computer program
single repetition of the code

iterative /ˈɪtəɹətɪv/ adj
iterativo
(grammar) frequentative
of a procedure that involves repetition

ith /aɪθ/ adj
i-esimo
occurring at position i

ithyphallic /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ adj
itifallico
of or pertaining to the erect phallus
lascivious, obscene

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ adj
itinerante
travelling from place to place

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ n
itinerario
route or proposed route of a journey

its /ɪts/ determiner
suo
belonging to it

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
se stesso
se stesso sé stesso
(emphatic) it
sé
(reflexive) it

ivied /ˈaɪviːd/ adj
ederoso
overgrown with ivy

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ adj
eburneo
having colour of ivory
avorio eburneo
made of ivory

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ n
avorio
material
colour

ivory gull n
gabbiano eburneo
Pagophila eburnea

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
torre d'avorio torre eburnea
overly-academic perspective

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
edera
plant

ixodid n
ixodide
tick

jabber /ˈdʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
farfugliare
to gabble

jack /dʒæk/ n
cric martinetto
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
asino
male ass (the animal)
cotta
military: coarse medieval coat of defense
salterello
part of the harpsichord
fante
playing card
presa elettrica
surface mounted connector
boccino
target ball in bowls

jack /dʒæk/ v
fregare rubare
steal
sollevare con il cric
use a jack

jack mackerel n
sugarello
fish

jack of all trades n
tuttofare
one competent in many endeavors

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ n
zucca di Halloween
carved pumpkin

jackal /ˈdʒækəl/ n
sciacallo
person who behaves in an opportunistic way
fante
slang for the playing card jack
sciacallo sciacalla
wild canine

jackass n
asino babbeo
foolish or stupid person
asino
male donkey

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ n
taccola
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækɪt/ n
giacchetta
piece of a person's suit
giacca
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse

jackfruit n
catala giaca
the fruit

jackhammer n
martello pneumatico
portable percussive drill device

jacking gear n
viratore

jackpot n
montepremi
accumulating money prize pool
large cash prize

jacks /dʒæks/ n
aliossi
a children's game

jacksnipe n
frullino
Lymnocryptes minimus

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
giada
gem
ronzino
old horse

jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ adj
blasé disincantato indifferente scettico
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted

jadeite /ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/ n
giadeite
mineral

jag /d͡ʒæɡ/ n
baldoria bisboccia orgia sregolatezza
binge or overindulgence

jagged /dʒæɡd/ /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ adj
dentellato
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut

jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/ /ˈdʒæɡjuːə/ /ˈdʒæɡwɑɹ/ n
giaguaro
Panthera onca

jail /dʒeɪl/ n
isolamento
confinement
prigione carcere gattabuia fresco
place for short-term confinement

jailer n
aguzzina aguzzino carceriera carceriere custode guardia carceraria
one who guards inmates

jalebi n
jalebi

jalopy /dʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
catorcio macinino
old, dilapidated car

jam /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈdʒæːm/ n
ingorgo
blockage, congestion
guaio pasticcio
difficult situation
improvvisazione
impromptu informal performance
marmellata confettura
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ n
barattolo della marmellata
container for jam

jambalaya /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ n
jambalaya
rice-based dish from Louisiana

jamboree /ˈdʒæm.bəˌɹiː/ n
allegra baldoria riunione
large party
internazionale riunione
rally of Scouts or Guides

jammed adj
affollato trafficato
overcrowded; congested
bloccato inceppato
pertaining to something which is stuck

janiform adj
gianiforme
having two faces looking in opposite directions

janissary /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈdʒænəˌzeɹi/ n
giannizzero
former Turkish soldier

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
bidello
caretaker

jar /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑɹ/ /dʒɑː/ n
giara teglia vaso
small, approximately cylindrical container

jargon /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ n
gergo
technical terminology unique to a particular subject
language characteristic of a particular group

jarovization n
jarovizzazione
certain treatment of seeds or bulbs

jarring adj
stridente
That jars (clashes or disagrees)

jarring n
imbottigliamento inscatolamento
storage in jars

jasmine /ˈdʒæzmɪn/ n
gelsomino
plant of genus Jasminum
perfume

jasmonic adj
jasmonico
of or pertaining to jasmonic acid

jasper /ˈdʒæspə/ n
diaspro
precious stone

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ n
ittero itterizia
morbid condition

javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ n
giavellotto
spear used as a weapon

javelin throw n
lancio del giavellotto
athletic event where a javelin is thrown

jaw /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
mascella mandibola ganascia
bone of the jaw

jawless adj
senza mascella
lacking a jaw

jay /dʒeɪ/ n
ghiandaia
bird
i lunga
name of the letter J, j

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
jazz
musical art form

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə n(ə) sɛ ˈkwɑː/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
non so che
indefinable quality that makes something distinctive

jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj
invidioso
geloso gelosa
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection

jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ n
gelosia
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans
denim trousers

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ n
beffa burla scherno scorno
mocking remark
cavo drizza paranco
gear; tackle

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ v
deridere motteggiare sbeffeggiare schernire
to scoff or mock

jejunal adj
digiunale
of or pertaining to the jejunum

jejunum /dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/ n
digiuno
central of the three divisions of the small intestine

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
medusa
a jellyfish
gelatina
dessert
sieved jam
meat dish
marmellata
jam
culaccio
large backside

jelly bean n
jelly belly
small bean-shaped chewy candy

jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
medusa
aquatic animal

jeopardize v
mettere a rischio minacciare
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
pericolo rischio
danger of loss, harm, or failure

jerboa n
gerboa
small rodent

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
strappo strattone
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
scatto sobbalzo spasmo tic
sudden, uncontrolled movement
idiota stronzo babbeo buco del culo chiavica scemo
unlikable person

jerk off v
farsi una sega
to masturbate

jerkily adv
desultoriamente
In a jerky manner.

jerky /ˈdʒɝki/ adj
accidentato
characterized by physical jerking

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ n
tanica
pressed-steel fuel container

jersey /ˈdʒɜːzi/ /ˈdʒɝzi/ n
maglia maglione
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body

jest /dʒɛst/ n
battuta scherzo arguzia barzelletta celia facezia
joke
oggetto di scherno zimbello
target of a joke

jest /dʒɛst/ v
scherzare affabulare
to tell a joke

jet /dʒɛt/ v
zampillare
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt

jet pack n
jet pack
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust

jet plane n
aereo a reazione
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine

jet-black n
corvino nero corvino
the blackest black

jetfoil n
alinave

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
gettare in mare
to eject from a boat
buttare espellere gettare
to let go or get rid of

jetty /ˈdʒɛti/ n
imbarcadero molo pontile
cornicione pensilina
architecture
frangiflutti diga foranea molo pontile
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach

jewel /dʒul/ /ˈdʒuːəl/ n
gemma
gemstone
gioello
valuable object for ornamentation

jeweler /ˈdʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈdʒuːələ/ n
gioielliere orefice
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jeweller's n
oreficeria
a shop that sells jewellery

jewellery /ˈdʒuːələɹi/ /ˈdʒuːəlɹi/ n
bigiotteria gioielleria
personal ornamentation

jib /dʒɪb/ n
fiocco
triangular staysail
braccio mobile
projecting arm of a crane

jib /dʒɪb/ v
impuntarsi
(horse) to stop, refuse to proceed

jicama /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ n
patata messicana
the edible root of the yam bean

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
attimo baleno
very short, unspecified length of time

jiggery-pokery /ˌdʒɪɡ.ə.ɹiˈpəʊ.kə.ɹi/ /ˌdʒɪɡ.ɚ.iˈpoʊ.kɚ.i/ n
beffa frottola
trickery or misrepresentation

jigsaw n
sega da traforo
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
puzzle gioco ad incastro mosaico
type of puzzle

jihad /dʒəˈhɑːd/ /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ n
jihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims

jihadism n
jihadismo
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism

jihadist n
jihadista
one who participates in a jihad

jilt /dʒɪlt/ v
piantare dare buca rompere
to jilt

jimsonweed n
stramonio
Datura stramonium

jink v
sfagliare
To make a quick evasive turn

jinn n
jinn
spirit

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ n
maleficio iettatura malocchio sortilegio
A hex; an evil spell
iettatore iettatrice
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ v
gufare iellare iettare portare iella portare scalogna portare sfiga
To bring bad luck to
gettare il malocchio
To cast a spell on

jittery /ˈdʒɪt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdʒɪt.ɹi/ adj
nervoso
nervy

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ v
giava
dance

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ n
sbora sborra
slang: sperm

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
lavoro mestiere
economic role for which a person is paid
compito
task

job description n
descrizione di posizione

joblessness n
disoccupazione
unemployment

jockstrap n
sospensorio conchiglia protettiva sospensorio conchiglia sospensorio elastico
an athletic supporter

jogging /ˈdʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɒ.ɡɪŋ/ n
jogging
form of exercise

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈvivɹə/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
gioia di vivere
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ v
aderire
to become a member of
unire giuntare
to combine more than one item into one; to put together
aggregarsi
to come into the company of
incontrare
to come together; to meet

joiner /ˈdʒɔɪnə/ /ˈdʒɔɪnɚ/ n
falegname
maker of wooden furniture

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ adj
comune congiunta
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ n
diaclasi
geologic joint
giunto
joint with freedom to rotate
canna spinello
marijuana cigarette
articolazione
part of the body where bones join

joint account n
conto congiunto
a bank account owned jointly by two or more persons

joint tenancy n
comunione pro-diviso

joint venture n
joint venture rischio congiunto
a cooperative business partnership

joint-stock company n
S.p.A. società per azioni
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ n
barzelletta scherzo battuta celia
amusing story
scherzo battuta celia
something said or done for amusement
burla
worthless thing or person

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ v
scherzare
do for amusement

joker /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n
buffone buffone di corte
person who makes jokes
jolly matta
playing card

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ /dʒəʊlt/ v
sobbalzare sballottare sbalzellare scuotere squassare
to push or shake

jonquil /ˈdʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈdʒɒŋkwəl/ n
giunchiglia
Narcissus jonquilla

joss paper n
banconota funeraria
sheet of paper used as a burnt offering

joss stick n
bastoncini di incenso
incense stick

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ v
spingere farsi largo
move through by pushing and shoving

jot /dʒɑt/ /dʒɒt/ n
punto
iota

joule /dʒuːl/ n
joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

joulemeter n
joulometro

journal /ˈdʒɜɹnəl/ [ˈdʒɜː.nəɫ] [ˈdʒɝ.nəɫ] n
perno d'albero
engineering: part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings

journalism /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈdʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
giornalismo
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/ n
giornalista
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
giornalista reporter
reporter

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
viaggio
trip, a voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
viaggiare
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ n
giostra
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ v
giostrare torneare
engage in mock combat on horseback

jousting /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/ v
giostra

jowl /dʒaʊl/ n
guancia mascella
jaw

joy /dʒɔɪ/ n
gioia
feeling of happiness

joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ adj
allegro felice festante festoso gaio gioioso
feeling or causing joy

joyfully adv
gioiosamente
in a joyful manner

joystick n
barra di comando
mechanical control device

jubilation n
esultanza tripudio

jubilee /dʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
giubileo
special anniversary

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ n
scossa
a spasmodic shaking

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ v
scrollare
to spasm or shake violently

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ n
giudice
public judicial official
arbitro giudice
someone deciding another's fate
intenditore
someone with valued opinions
giudice arbitro
sports official

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
giudicare
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on
to form an opinion on
to sit in judgment on, act as judge

judgement day n
il giorno del giudizio universale
Last Judgement

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ n
giudizio
act of judging
giudizio giudicato pronuncia sentenza verdetto
conclusion or result of judging

judicature /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪkət͡ʃ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪˌkeɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
tribunale

judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
giudiziale giudiziario
of or relating to a court of law

judicialize v
giudiziarizzare

judo /ˈdʒudoʊ/ /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo giudò jujitsu
Japanese martial art

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
brocca bricco bidone bottiglione orcio
serving vessel
galera prigione
slang: jail
boccie tette
vulgar slang: woman's breast

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ v
arrestare
to put in jail

juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/ v
giocolare
manipulate objects artistically

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
giocoliere
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
giocoleria
moving of objects in an artful manner

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
succo spremuta
beverage made of juice
succo
liquid from a plant
liquid resembling juice

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ v
succo
to remove the juice from something

juicy /ˈdʒusi/ adj
sugoso sugosa
containing juice
exciting, interesting

jujube /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/ n
giuggiola giuggiolo
giuggiola
Ziziphus jujuba fruit
giuggiolo
Ziziphus jujuba tree

jukebox /ˈdʒukbɑks/ /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ n
juke-box
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ n
accozzaglia chincaglieria cianfrusaglia coacervo guazzabuglio paccottiglia
mixture of unrelated things

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ v
ingarbugliare
to mix or confuse

jumble sale n
mercatino dell'usato mercato delle pulci
sale of used goods by individuals operating tables or stalls

jump /dʒʌmp/ n
salto
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location

jump /dʒʌmp/ v
saltare
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward

jump on the bandwagon v
saltare sul carro dei vincitori
to profit from a craze

jump seat n
strapuntino

jump someone's bones v
ingroppare montare saltare addosso
have sex

jump the gun v
andare a testa bassa
to act without due caution

jump to conclusions v
saltare alle conclusioni
make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence

jumper /dʒʌmpə/ /dʒʌmpɚ/ n
jumper
removable connecting pin (electronics)
short length of electrical conductor
maglione pullover
woolen sweater or pullover

jumping mouse n
topo saltatore
species of subfamily Zapodinae

jumpsuit n
tuta da paracadutista
one-pice clothing for parachutists
tuta
similar garment

junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
giunzione incrocio giunto
a place where two things meet
giunzione giunto innesto raccordo
the act of joining

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ n
giungla
large, undeveloped, humid forest

jungle cat n
gatto della giungla
Felis chaus

junior high school n
scuola media
school for children that have completed elementary school

juniper /ˈdʒunɪpə/ /ˈdʒunɪpɚ/ n
ginepro
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus

junk /dʒʌŋk/ n
robaccia cianfrusaglie ciarpame paccottaglia
miscellaneous items of little value
immondizia pattume rifiuti spazzatura
rubbish, waste
coglioni
slang: genitalia

junk /dʒʌŋk/ v
rottamare
throw away

junk bond n
titolo spazzatura
a bond which is considered below investment grade

junk food n
cibi preconfezionati cibo poco sano cibo spazzatura porcherie
food with little or no nutritional value

junket /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ n
gita passeggiata
pleasure trip

junta /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ n
giunta
ruling council of a military dictatorship

jurisdiction /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ n
giurisdizione
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate
the power or right to exercise authority

jurisdictional adj
giurisdizionale
of or pertaining to jurisdiction

jurisdictionalism n
giurisdizionalismo
policy advocating the superiority of the State over the Church

jurisdictionally adv
giurisdizionalmente

jurisprudential adj
giurisprudenziale
of or pertaining to jurisprudence

jurist /ˈdʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
giurista
expert in law

juristic act n
atto giuridico
legal conduct

juror /ˈdʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
giurato
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ n
giuria
group of judges in a competition
group in a court of law

jussive adj
iussivo
of or in the jussive mood

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
giusto
morally fair, righteous

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
solo
only, simply, merely
appena
recently

just now adv
or ora
very close to the present moment

just the same adv
ugualmente
despite

justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
giustizia
fairness, especially with regard to punishment
state of being just or fair
judgment and punishment of who wronged another
the civil power dealing with law
correctness

justifiable adj
giustificabile
that can be justified

justifiably adv
legittimamente
in a justifiable manner

justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
giustificazione ragione scusa spiegazione
reason, explanation, or excuse
giustificazione
text alignment

justificatory /dʒəˈstɪ.fə.kəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈdʒʌstɨfəˌkeɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
giustificatore
providing justification

justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
giustificato
having a justification

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
giustificare
give a good, acceptable reason for something
provide an acceptable explanation
arrange lines on a page or computer screen

justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adv
giustamente
In a just or fair manner

jut /dʒʌt/ v
sporgere
to stick out

jute /dʒuːt/ n
iuta juta
fiber of Corchorus olitorius

juvenile delinquency n
delinquenza minorile
participation in illegal behaviour by minors

kabuto n
kabuto
traditional Japanese military helmet

kainic adj
kainico
of or pertaining to kainic acid

kakapo n
kakapo
Strigops habroptilus

kaki n
cachi
persimmon

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ n
cachistocrazia
government by the worst citizens

kale /keɪl/ n
cavolo nero cavolo riccio
edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ n
caleidoscopio
tube of mirrors rotated to produce symmetrical designs
constantly changing set

kalemia n
kaliemia
presence of potassium in the blood

kalokagathia n
kalokagathia
harmonious combination of bodily, moral and spiritual virtues

kamacite n
camacite
mineral

kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/ /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ n
canguro
marsupial

kangaroo rat n
ratto canguro del deserto
rodent

kanji /ˈkaːndʒi/ /ˈkændʒi/ n
kanji
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ n
caolino
clay

kaolinite n
caolinite
Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
kaone
K-meson

kaph /kɑːf/ n
kaf
Hebrew letter

kapok /ˈkeɪpɒk/ n
capoc
silky fiber from the silk-cotton tree

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
karmico
of or pertaining to karma

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ n
carso
type of land formation

karyo- prefix
cario-
relating to the nucleus of cells

karyogram n
cariogramma
a graphical representation of a karyotype

karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ n
cariotipo
characteristics of chromosomes

katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ n
katakana
Japanese syllabary

katharometer /kæθəɹɒmitəɹ/ n
catarometro

kathodophone n
catodofono

kawaii /kɑːwɑːˈiː/ /kəˈwaɪ.i/ adj
kawaii
cute, in the context of Japanese culture

kawaiiness n
kawaità
cuteness, in the context of Japanese culture

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ n
kazoo
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it

kea /ˈkiːə/ n
kea
Nestor notabilis

kedge /kɛdʒ/ n
appennello
small anchor

kedge /kɛdʒ/ v
appennellare
transitive

keel /kiːl/ n
chiglia carena
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull
deriva
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability

keelson n
falsachiglia
keel beam

keen /kin/ /kiːn/ adj
veemente
fierce, intense, vehement
desideroso disposto entusiasta incline intenzionato preparato
showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness

keep /kiːp/ n
dongione torrione
main tower
mantenimento
support

keep /kiːp/ v
continuare seguitare
to continue
tenere
to maintain possession of
to maintain the condition of; to preserve
restare rimanere
to remain in, to be confined to
trattenere
to restrain

keep an eye on v
tenere d'occhio
to watch and pay attention to

keep back v
ritenere
restrict or restrain

keep fit v
tenersi in forma
exercise for physical fitness

keep one's fingers crossed v
incrociare le dita
hope for the best

keep quiet v
tacere
remain silent

keep someone in the dark v
tenere all'oscuro
to keep someone uninformed

keep the wolf from the door v
barcamenarsi cavarsela farcela rimanere a galla sbarcare il lunario scamparla
to ward off poverty

keep up v
rimanere aggiornato
To ensure that one remains well-informed about something
stare al passo
To stay even or ahead
continuare mantenere
continue with
conservare mantenere
maintain, preserve

keep up appearances v
mantenere le apparenze
pretend to be all right

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
portiere
guardian of goal

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
memoria memento ricordo
object retained in memory of something or someone

keffiyeh n
kefiah kefiyyah
Arabian headdress

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ n
kéfir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
barile fusto
round wooden container that has a flat top and bottom

ken /kɛn/ v
capire comprendere intendere
to know, perceive or understand

kennel /ˈkɛnəl/ n
cuccia canile
shelter

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
chepì cheppì kepi
cap with a flat circular top

kept woman n
mantenuta
woman supported financially by a lover

keratin n
cheratina
protein that hair and nails are made of

keratinize v
cheratinizzare

keratoconus n
cheratocono
A degenerative disorder of the eye

keratogenous adj
cheratogeno
that produces horny tissue

keraunic adj
ceraunico
relating to the audible detection of thunder

keraunophobia n
ceraunofobia

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
orlo del marciapiede
edge between pavement and roadway

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.tʃɪf/ n
bandana fascia
piece of cloth

kerf /kɜːf/ n
intaccatura
the groove or slit cut in the workpiece

kermes oak n
quercia spinosa
oak

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
nocciolo
(US) stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums
kernel
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems
nucleo
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero
gheriglio
central part of a nut
nocciolo nucleo
core or essence of an object or system
chicco
single seed of corn or wheat

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ n
crenatura
adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
cherosene
thin, colorless fuel

kerygma /kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/ n
kerigmo
apostolic proclamation

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
gheppio
Falco tinnunculus
falco falcone
any small falcon of genus Falco

ketidic adj
chetidico

keto acid n
chetoacido
carboxylic acid

ketogenic adj
chetogeno
relating to ketogenesis

ketohexose n
chetoesoso
any hexose containing a ketone group

ketone n
chetone
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group

ketotic adj
chetotico
of or pertaining to ketosis

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtl̩/ n
bollitore cucuma pentola
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food

kettlebell n
ghiria kettlebell
a kind of weight

kettledrum n
timpano
percussion instrument

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] adj
chiave
important
chiave essenziale indispensabile
indispensable

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] n
tasto
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard
part of a piano or musical keyboard
chiave
device designed to open and close a lock
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode
crucial step
computing: field in a record used as a search argument
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique
scale of musical notes
tasto telegrafico chiave
device used to transmit Morse code
legenda chiave
small guide explaining symbols or terminology

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ n
tastiera
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
component of many instruments
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ v
digitare
to type in

keychain n
portachiavi
chain or ring

keyhole n
buco della serratura toppa
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keynote /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ n
argomento
main theme
presentazione
speech that sets the main theme

keypad /ˈkiːpæd/ n
tastierina
small board with keys

keyring n
portachiavi
ring for holding keys

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
chiave di volta
the top stone of an arch

keystroke n
battuta
act of pressing a key

keyword n
parola chiave
word used as a key to a code

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ adj
cachi
dust-coloured

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ n
cachi
strong cloth of wool or cotton
yellowish-brown colour

khanjar /ˈkand͡ʒə/ n
khanjar
Arabian dagger

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ n
kedivè
monarch of Egypt

kibbutz /kɪˈbʊts/ n
kibbutz
a community

kibitzer n
ficcanaso impiccione
meddlesome person who tells others what to do

kick /kɪk/ n
calcio colpo di piede piedata
hit or strike with the leg or foot

kick /kɪk/ v
calciare
strike with or raise the foot or leg

kick ass v
spaccare
to be very impressive

kick someone when they are down v
pugnalare un uomo morto
make things worse for someone

kick start n
impianto di avviamento
metal bar on motorcycle

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
tirare le cuoia
to die

kick wheel n
abile vasaio
A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot

kick-off n
calcio d'inizio
opening kick in football

kickback n
abbuono bustarella contraccolpo mazzetta pizzo sconto
a form of negotiated bribery

kickstand n
predellino
levered bar

kid /kɪd/ n
capretto
young goat

kid /kɪd/ v
scherzare
to joke

kidnap n
rapimento sequestro
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap v
rapire sequestrare
to seize and detain a person unlawfully

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
rapitore
one who performs kidnap

kidnapping n
sequestro
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
rene
an organ in the body
rognone
food

kidney stone n
calcolo renale
calculus in the kidney

kidney vetch n
vulneraria
Anthyllis vulneraria

kidskin n
pelle di capretto
type of leather

kill /kɪl/ n
uccisione
act of killing
colpo fatale
death blow
preda preda uccisa spoglia
result of killing

kill /kɪl/ v
ammazzare uccidere assassinare eliminare terminare
put to death
annullare sopprimere
render void
annullare distruggere sopprimere
to render inoperative

kill the fatted calf v
uccidere il vitello grasso
begin a festive celebration

kill the goose that lays the golden eggs v
uccidere la gallina dalle uova d'oro
to seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit

kill time v
ingannare il tempo
make time seem to pass more quickly by doing nothing important

kill two birds with one stone v
prendere due piccioni con una fava
solve two problems at once

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ n
assassino
murderer
assassino killer uccisore
person who kills

killer whale n
orca
A sea mammal, Orcinus orca

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ n
assassinio omicidio uccisione
instance of someone being killed

killing spree n
follia omicida furia omicida
rampage

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
fornace
oven, furnace or heated chamber

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ n
chilo
short form of kilogram
cappa kappa kursaal
the letter "K"

kilo- prefix
chilo- kilo-
prefix

kilobyte n
kilobyte
1024 bytes

kilocalorie n
chilocaloria kilocaloria
unit of measure

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
chilogrammo chilo
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams

kilogram-meter n
chilogrammetro
unit of work

kilolitre n
kilolitro
unit of measure

kilometrage n
chilometraggio kilometraggio
kilometrage

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
chilometro
unit of measure

kilometric adj
chilometrico
measured in kilometres

kilowatt n
chilowatt
one thousand watts

kilowatt-hour n
chilowattora
unit of energy

kilt /kɪlt/ n
gonnellino kilt
traditional Scottish garment

kimchi n
kimchi
Korean dish

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ n
chimono kimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kinase /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
chinasi cinasi
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
carino gentile
affectionate, nice

kind /kaɪnd/ n
specie
atypical specimen
risma stampo tacca
character or nature
tipo genere
type, race, category

kind of adv
abbastanza piuttosto
somewhat

kind regards n
cari saluti
polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ n
asilo
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6

kindhearted adj
generoso
having an innately kind disposition or character

kindle /ˈkɪndl/ v
eccitare infuocare suscitare
to arouse
accendere
to start (a fire)

kindliness n
bonarietà
the state of feeling kindly towards someone or something

kindling /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ n
accelerante esca
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adv
gentilmente
in a kind manner
per piacere volete
used to make polite requests

kindness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n
gentilezza bontà cortesia garbo
being kind
bontà favore gentilezza piacere
instance of charitable behavior

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
affine
of the same nature

kindred spirit n
anima gemella
someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself

kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.ɪˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
cinematico
of or relating to motion or to kinematics

kinesiology /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.dʒɪ/ n
kinesiologia
study of body movement

kinesis /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/ n
cinesi cinesia
the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus

kinetic /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cinetico
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
energia cinetica
energy from motion

kinetically adv
cineticamente
in a kinetic manner

kinetics n
cinetica
physics

kinetid n
cinetide
structure in a eukaryotic cell used for locomotion

kinetoplastid n
cinetoplastide
group of parasitic protozoa

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
re
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation
a playing card with the image of a king in it
a playing piece in chess

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ v
fare dama
in checkers

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
galette des rois
cake eaten on Epiphany

king cobra n
cobra reale
Ophiophagus hannah

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
re degli animali
the lion

king of clubs n
re di fiori
playing card

king of diamonds n
re di quadri
playing card

king of hearts n
re di cuori
playing card

king of kings n
re dei re
king who has other kings as subjects

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
re di picche
playing card

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
avvoltoio reale
Sarcoramphus papa

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
regno reame
realm having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen
regno
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/ n
martin pescatore
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kink /kɪŋk/ n
perversione
peculiarity in sexual behaviour or taste

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/ n
cercoletto
Potos flavus

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
pervertito
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior
eccentrico
queer, eccentric

kinship n
parentela
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption
relation or connection by nature or character

kinsman n
parente
male relative

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
chiosco
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold

kip /kɪp/ n
riposo

kipfel /ˈkɪp.fəl/ n
chifel
crescent-shaped biscuit

kippah n
kippah chippa
skullcap

kirsch n
kirsch
clear brandy

kiss /kɪs/ n
bacio baciare
touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ v
baciarsi baciare
to touch each other’s lips
baciare
to touch with the lips
to touch lightly

kiss curl n
tirabaci

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
baciami
kiss me

kiss my ass interjection
baciami il culo
go away

kisser /ˈkɪsɚ/ n
baciatore
one who kisses

kit /kɪt/ n
corredo
armamentario
collection of items needed for a specific purpose
confezione
collection of parts sold for the buyer to assemble
armamentario equipaggiamento
equipment of a soldier
gattino
kitten

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ n
cucina
room

kitchen cabinet n
pensile
built-in cabinet found in a kitchen

kitchen knife n
coltello da cucina
knife for preparing food

kitchenette n
angolo cottura cucinino cucinotto
small kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
nibbio
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae
aquilone
lightweight toy
quadrilateral

kitefin shark n
zigrino
Dalatias licha

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ n
kitsch
kitsch

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ [ˈkɪ.ʔn̩] n
gattino gattina micetta micetto
a young cat

kitty /ˈkɪti/ n
gattino micio micetto micino
kitten, small cat

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] n
lettiera per gatti
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
kiwi
bird

kiwi fruit n
kiwi
fruit

kleptomania /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
cleptomania
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
cleptomane
One who steals compulsively

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ n
saltarupi oreotrago
Oreotragus oreotragus

knack /næk/ n
pallino
A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity

knacker /ˈnakə/ /ˈnækɚ/ n
squartatore
one who separates animals for reuse

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
sfibrato spossato straccato
extremely tired or exhausted
fritto spacciato
broken, inoperative

knarr /nɔːɹ/ n
knarr
Norse merchant ship used by the Vikings

knave /neɪv/ n
garzone giovane
archaic: any male servant
paggio
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
fante
playing card

knead /niːd/ v
impastare amalgamare comprimere manipolare massaggiare
to work and press into a mass

kneading trough n
madia tavola per impasto
trough in which dough is kneaded

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ n
ginocchio
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it
part of a garment

knee pad n
ginocchiello
protection for a knee

knee sock n
gambaletto
a sock that reaches almost up to the knee

knee-high to a grasshopper adj
alto come un soldo di cacio
short

knee-length adj
lungo fino al ginocchio
reaching to the knee

kneecap n
rotula patella
bone

kneeing n
ginocchiata
blow

kneel /niːl/ v
inginocchiarsi
to stoop down and rest on the knee

knell /nɛl/ n
rintocco
sound of a bell knelling

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ n
chincaglieria
a small ornament of minor value

knickerbockers n
pantaloni alla zuava
knickerbockers

knickers /ˈnɪkəz/ n
pantaloni alla zuava
knickerbockers

knife /naɪf/ n
lama coltello
any blade-like part designed for cutting
coltello
utensil or tool designed for cutting
weapon

knife /naɪf/ v
accoltellare
to use a knife to injure or kill

knife block n
portacoltelli
block into which kitchen knives may be stored

knife pleat n
piega sovrapposta
a type of sharply pressed pleating

knight /naɪt/ n
cavallo
chess piece
cavaliere
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
lavorare a maglia lavorare ai ferri
compattare saldarsi
intransitive: to become closely joined
elaborare
to combine from various elements
legare
to join closely together
sferruzzare lavorare a maglia
to make fabric from thread or yarn

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ n
lavorazione a maglia lavoro a maglia
activity and process of knitting
maglieria
knitted fabric

knitting needle n
ferro da calza ferro da maglia
thin rod used to knit yarn

knob /nɑb/ /nɒb/ n
maniglia
rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch

knob of butter n
nocce di burro

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
botta botto colpo
abrupt rapping sound
botta colpo
impact
autocombustione
preignition

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
picchiare sbattere
to bump or impact
buttare giù denigrare distruggere sparlare
to denigrate
bussare battere sbattere
to rap one's knuckles against something

knock back v
trincare
drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly

knock down v
abbattere
hit or knock (something) so that it falls

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ interjection
tocca ferro tocchiamo ferro
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ v
toccare ferro
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock over v
far cadere rovesciare
To bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it

knock up /nɒk ʌp/ v
palleggiare
practice or warm up before a tennis match

knock-on effect n
effetto a catena effetto domino
secondary, indirect effect

knock-up n
palleggio
short practise session

knot /nɒt/ n
nodo
looping
nautical unit of speed
tangled clump
whorl in wood left by branch
difficult situation
mathematics closed curve
piovanello maggiore
variety of wading bird

knot /nɒt/ v
annodare
form into a knot; tie with knot(s)
corrugare
form wrinkles in forehead

knot theory n
teoria dei nodi
branch of topology

knotgrass n
centinodia
annual plant

knotty adj
nodoso
Full of knots

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
conoscere
be acquainted or familiar with
experience
sapere conoscere
be certain or sure about (something)
sapere
be informed about
conoscere sapere
have knowledge of
capire conoscere
understand (a subject)

know thyself proverb
conosci te stesso
be aware of both your strengths and limitations

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
conoscenza sapere fare
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly

know-it-all n
nientologo sa tutto sapientone saputello tuttologo
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject

knowable /ˈnoʊəbl̩/ adj
conoscibile
capable of being known, understood or comprehended

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
conoscenza sapere
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information
awareness, state of having been informed
sapere conoscenza
total of what is known, product of learning

knowledge is power proverb
sapere è potere
knowledge is power

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
nocca giuntura
joint of the finger

knucklebones n
gioco degli astragali
game

knurler n
godrone
knurling tool

koala /kəʊˈɑːlə/ n
koala
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear

koan /ˈkoʊ.ɑn/ /ˈkəʊ.ɑːn/ n
aporia
riddle without solution

kob /kɒb/ n
cobo kob
Kobus kob

kobold n
coboldo
mischievous elf; goblin

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
cavolo rapa
cabbage variety

kolkhoz /kəlˈkɒz/ n
kolchoz
farming collective

kombu /ˈkɒmbuː/ n
kombu
edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
kookaburra
kingfishers

kopek n
copeco
one-hundredth of a ruble

kosher /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
kasher
in accordance with Jewish law
figuratively, normal or standard

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
kumis
fermented drink

krait /kɹaɪt/ n
bungaro
snake

krater n
anfora
Greek vessel

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ n
cripto kripto krypto
a chemical element

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
kryptonite
weakness

kudu /ˈkuːduː/ n
cudù kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis or Tragelaphus strepsiceros

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
kumquat mandarino cinese
small orange fruit

kuna n
kuna
currency of Croatia

kurta n
kurta
Indian shirt

kyanite n
cianite
blue neosilicate mineral

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ n
kyat
unit of currency

kyrie /ˈkɪəɹ.ɪˌeɪ/ n
kyrie kyrie eleison kyrieleison
prayer

lab coat /ˈlæb ˌkoʊt/ /ˈlæb ˌkəʊt/ n
camice da laboratorio
coat worn by laboratory workers

labdanum n
labdano
resin

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
etichetta
small ticket or sign giving information

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
etichettare
put a ticket or sign on

labeling n
etichettatura
set of labels

labellate adj
labellato

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
labello

labia majora n
grandi labbra
outer folds of vulva

labia minora n
piccole labbra
(anatomy) the two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora

labialization n
labializzazione
secondary articulatory feature

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
labile
kinetically unstable; rapidly cleaved

lability n
instabilità
susceptibility to change

labio-palatal adj
labiopalatale

labiodental /ˌleɪbi.əʊˈdentəl/ /ˌleɪbioʊˈdentəl/ adj
labiodentale
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labionasal adj
labionasale
labial and nasal

labiopalatal adj
labiopalatale

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
laboratorio
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ n
lavoratore operaio
One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly

laborious adj
laborioso
requiring much physical effort

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
parto doglie travaglio
giving birth
lavoro
work
lavoranti lavoratori
workers

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
lavorare
to work

labour force n
manodopera
people available for employment

laburnum n
laburno maggiociondolo
tree

labyrinth /ˈlab.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/ n
meandro labirinto
anything complicated or confusing
labirinto
maze
part of inner ear

labyrinthine /læb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ adj
labirintico
physically resembling a labyrinth

labyrinthitis n
labirintite
inflammation

labyrinthopathy n
labirintopatia

labyrinthosis n
labirintosi

lac /læk/ /lɑk/ /lɑːk/ n
lacca
a resinous substance

lace /leɪs/ n
merletto pizzo
fabric

lace /leɪs/ v
abbinare alterare appestare avvelenare combinare contaminare
add something harmful to
allacciare legare
fasten with laces

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
lacerazione
an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
lachanofobia
irrational fear of vegetables

lachrymation n
lacrimazione
flow of tears

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
lacrimoso
tearful; causing tears

laciferous adj
laccifero

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
carenza mancanza penuria scarsità
deficiency, need

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
mancare necessitare richiedere scarseggiare
be without, need, require

lackadaisical /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
apatico languido stufato
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
lacchè leccaculo lecchino
a fawning, servile follower
lacchè
liveried male servant

lacking /ˈlækɪŋ/ adj
sprovvisto
missing or not having enough of something

lackluster adj
pallido spento
Having no shine or lustre; dull

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
laconico
using as few words as possible

laconism n
laconicismo laconismo
brevity in expression

lacquerer n
laccatore
one who lacquers

lacrimal adj
lacrimale
of or relating to tears

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse
the sport

lactam n
lattame
cyclic amides, nitrogen analogs of lactones

lactic acid n
acido lattico
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H)

lacto- prefix
latto-
milk

lactococcus n
lattococco
bacterium of the genus Lactococcus

lactodensimeter n
lattodensimetro
a form of hydrometer for finding the density of milk

lactogenesis n
lattogenesi
secretion of milk by the mammary glands

lactometer n
lattodensimetro
device to weight cream

lactoprotein n
lattoproteina
protein

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ n
lattosio
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ n
scala
climbing tool

ladies and gentlemen n
signore e signori
phrase used to address an audience of men and women

ladies first proverb
primo le dame
phrase encouraging gentlemanliness

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
siviera
container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal
mestolo ramaiolo
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle

lady /ˈleɪdi/ n
signora dama
polite term referring a woman
woman of breeding and authority
signora
wife of a lord

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ n
dama di compagnia
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends he as a personal assistant

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
coccinella
member of Coccinellidae

ladyfinger n
savoiardo
small sponge cake

lag /læɡ/ v
rimanere indietro
to fall behind

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ /ˈlæɡɚd/ n
ritardatario
one who lags behind

lagomorph n
lagomorfo
member of the mammalian taxonomic order, Lagomorpha, which includes hares, rabbits, and pikas

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
laguna
shallow body of water

lagophthalmia n
lagoftalmo

lagophthalmos n
lagoftalmo
lagophthalmia

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ n
lahar
volcanic mudflow

lair /lɛə/ /lɛəɹ/ n
covo
of a criminal
tana
of an animal

lake /leɪk/ n
lago
body of water
lacca
a kind of coloring agent

lalopathy n
lalopatia

lalophobia n
lalofobia
fear of speaking

laloplegia n
laloplegia
paralysis of the organs of speech

lamaism n
lamaismo
Tibetan Buddhism

lamaistic adj
lamaistico
of or pertaining to lamaism

lamb /læm/ n
agnello abbacchio
flesh of lamb as food
agnello agnella agnellino
young sheep

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
lambda
name of the Greek letter

lambdacism /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ n
lambdacismo
pronunciation of other sounds as l

lambdoid adj
lambdoideo
shaped like the Greek letter lambda

lambdoid suture n
sutura lambdoidea
dense, fibrous connective tissue joint on the posterior aspect of the skull

lame /leɪm/ adj
storpio
patetico stupido
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant
zoppo
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs

lame /leɪm/ v
azzoppare
to cause a person or animal to become lame

lame duck n
brocco incapace inetto
a person or thing that is helpless, inefficient or disabled
anatra zoppa
an official who is marking time until leaving their office

lamellophone n
sansa
musical instrument

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
lamento
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
lamentarsi
express grief

lamentable /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ adj
lamentabile
deplorable

lamentation /ˌlæm.ɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
lamento
the act of lamenting

lamia /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
lamia
monster in mythology

lammergeier n
gipeto avvoltoio degli agnelli
bird

lamp /læmp/ n
lampada lampadina
device producing light
lampada
oil device producing light

lamplighter /ˈlæmpˌlaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
lampionaio
a person employed to light streetlights

lamppost n
lampione palo della luce
pole that holds up a light

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
lampreda
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
paralume
cover over a lamp

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
lancia
weapon of war

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ v
incidere
to pierce or open an abscess
infilzare
to pierce with a lance

lance corporal n
lancia spezzata
lance corporal

lancer n
lanciere
cavalry soldier with a lance

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
lancetta
surgical instrument

land /lænd/ n
terra regione
country or region
appezzamento distesa terreno
ground that is suitable for farming
terra
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water

land agent n
castaldo fattore

land bridge n
ponte continentale
isthmus

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ n
mina terrestre
mine that is placed on land

lander [ˈlændə] [ˈlændɚ] n
modulo di atterraggio
space probe

landfall /ˈlænd.fɑl/ /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ n
approdo attracco
arrival of a ship at the shore
il toccare terra raggiungere la terraferma
place at which a storm reaches the land

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
discarica
site at which refuse is buried

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ v
scaricare sversare
to dispose of waste

landgrave n
langravio
renderings of Landgraf

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
imbarcadero
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands
pianerottolo ballatoio caposcala ripiano
an in-between platform
atterraggio
coming to earth, as of an airplane

landing gear n
carrello d'atterraggio
undercarriage

landing net n
retino
Fishnet

landing ship n
nave da guerra anfibia
light military ferry

landing strip n
pista d'atterraggio
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft

landline n
telefonia fissa
fixed telephone communications cable
telefono fisso
telephone connected by such a fixed wire

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
proprietario
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌb.ə/ /ˈlænd.lʌb.ɚ/ n
marinaio d'acqua dolce marinaio inesperto
someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
punto di riferimento
recognizable feature

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ n
orizzontale
mode of printing
paesaggio
pictorial aspect of a country
picture representing a scene
paesaggio panorama
portion of land or territory
panorama scenario
scenario

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ v
paesaggio
create or maintain a landscape

landscape genetics n
genetica del paesaggio
discipline

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
frana smottamento slavina
natural disaster
a valanga vittoria schiacciante
vote won by a wide or overwhelming majority

landslip n
smottamento
A mass of land that has moved downslope

lane /leɪn/ n
corsia
course for ships or aircraft
division of racetrack
division of roadway
corsia passaggio
passageway

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
lingua linguaggio
body of words used as a form of communication
the ability to communicate using words
linguaggio lingua
computer language
nonverbal communication
particular words used
vocabulary of a particular field

language exchange n
scambio di lingua tandem linguistico
language exchange

language family n
famiglia linguistica
set of languages

langued adj
lampassato
having the tongue visible

languid /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/ adj
languido atono
lacking enthusiasm, energy or strength

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
segnare il passo stagnare
to be neglected, to make little progress
vivachiare
to live in miserable conditions
intristire languire
to lose strength and become weak

languor /ˈlæŋɡəɹ/ n
languore
a state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
allampanato
tall, slim

lanolin n
lanolina
greasy yellow substance

lansquenet /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
lanzichenecco
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century
lanzichenecco zecchinetta zecchinetto
gambling card game

lantern /ˈlæn.tən/ /ˈlæn.tɚn/ n
lanterna
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
a smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one

lanternfish n
pesce lanterna
Any small, deep sea fish of family Myctophidae

lanthanide /ˈlænθənaɪd/ n
lantanide
Any of the 14 rare earth elements

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
lantanio
metallic element

lanthionine n
lantionina
analogue of cystine

lap /læp/ n
grembo
upper legs of a seated person
giro di pista
sports: one circuit around a race track

laparoscope n
laparoscopio
thin endoscope

laparoscopic adj
laparoscopico
relating to laparoscopy

laparotomy n
laparotomia
surgical procedure

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
risvolto revers
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
lapidazione
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapis lazuli /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlaɪ/ /ˌlæpɪs ˈlæz(j)əli/ n
lapislazzuli
precious blue stone

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
vanello pavoncella
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae

larch /ˈlɑɹtʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
larice
a coniferous tree
the wood of the larch

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
strutto
fat from the abdomen of a pig

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
ingrassare
to fatten; enrich
abbellire infarcire infiorare
to garnish or strew
spalmare con lardo
to smear with fat or lard
farcire con pancetta
to stuff with bacon or pork

large /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
grande
of greater size

large intestine n
intestino crasso
bodily organ

large-scale adj
su larga scala
large in amount, scope or extent

large-tailed antshrike n
averla formichiera di Leach
a passerine of the antbird family

largess /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/ /lɑːˈʒɛs/ n
elargizione
the gifts or money given in such a way

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
allodola lodola
bird
mattiniero
one who wakes early

larkspur n
delfinio speronella
Delphinium

larvivorous adj
larvivoro
feeding on insect larvae

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/ adj
laringico
of or pertaining to larynx

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/ n
laringale
in Proto-Indo-European linguistics, one of the typically three reconstructed consonants
suono laringale
laryngeal sound

laryngismus /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒɪzməs/ n
laringismo
medicine

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈdʒajtɪs/ n
laringite
inflammation of the larynx

laryngological adj
laringologico
of or pertaining to laryngology

laryngologist n
laringologo laringologa
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology

laryngology n
laringologia
branch of physiology

laryngopharynx n
laringofaringe
anatomy: the part of the pharynx below and behind the larynx

laryngoscope n
laringoscopio
endoscope used for viewing the interior of the larynx

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ n
laringe
the organ

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ n
lasagna
baked dish
flat sheet of pasta

lascivious /ləˈsɪvɪəs/ adj
lascivo
wanton

lasciviousness n
lascivia lascività libidinosità
the state or characteristic of being lascivious

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
laser
device producing beam of light

lash /læʃ/ n
sferzata
stroke of satire or sarcasm
sferzata staffilata
stroke with a whip
staffile
thong of a whip

lash /læʃ/ v
rimproverare
to scold

lash out v
vituperare
To make a fierce verbal attack

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ n
lacciaia
a long rope with a sliding loop

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
ultimo
final
least preferable
più recente
most recent

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
per ultimo
after everything else
alla fine infine
finally

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
forma
tool

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
durare
to endure, continue over time
resistere
to hold out

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
ultimo ma non meno importante
An expression to start the last item of a list

last call n
ultimo giro
announcement

last night adv
ieri notte iernotte iersera
during the night before today

last night n
ieri sera ieri notte notte scorsa
previous evening or night

last quarter n
ultimo quarto
the waning lunar phase halfway between full moon and new moon

last resort n
ultima risorsa ultima spiaggia
only remaining option

last straw n
la goccia che fa traboccare il vaso l'ultima goccia
small additional burden

last word n
l'ultima parola
concluding remarks
non plus ultra
finest, highest or ultimate representation of some class of object

last year adv
l'anno scorso
year before this one

lasting /ˈlastɪŋ/ /ˈleəstɪŋ/ /ˈlæstɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/ adj
duraturo permanente durevole
persisting for an extended period of time

latch /lætʃ/ n
chiavistello fermo
fastening for a door

late /leɪt/ adj
fu
euphemism for dead
tardi
near the end of a period of time
near the end of the day
in ritardo
not arriving until after an expected time

late /leɪt/ adv
tardi
proximate in time

late lamented adj
compianto
Sadly missed, due to death

latecomer /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ə/ /ˈleɪtˌkʌm.ɚ/ n
ritardatario
one who arrived late

lateen /læˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ n
vela latina
sail

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ n
latenza
delay

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latente
existing or present but concealed or inactive

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adj
posteriore
coming afterward in time

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adv
più tardi
afterward in time
at some unspecified time in the future

later on adv
più tardi

lateral /ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ adj
laterale
of or pertaining to the side
pertaining to the left or right of the body

lateral rectus n
muscolo retto laterale
muscle

lateralization n
lateralizzazione
localization of a function to the right or left side of the brain

laterally adv
lateralmente
done in a lateral manner

lateroflexion n
lateroflessione
bending to one side

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
lattice latice
milky sap

lathe /leɪð/ n
tornio
machine tool used to shape a piece of material

lathe carrier n
menabrida
a clamp that fixes a workpiece to a lathe

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ n
schiuma di sapone
foam of soap and water

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ v
insaponare
to cover with lather

latifundism n
latifondismo
agriculture dominated by large estates

latissimus dorsi n
gran dorsale
muscle

latitude /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
latitudine
angular distance north or south from the equator
imaginary line parallel to the equator

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
latrina cesso alla turca
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈtʰeɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
caffellatte
caffè latte

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/ adj
quest'ultimo secondo
relating to or being the second of two items

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
cannicciata grata graticcio
flat panel constructed with strips of wood or other material
reticolo
partially ordered set
graticcio griglia reticolo traliccio
regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points

lattice theory n
teoria dei reticoli
branch of mathematics

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ n
lode
praise or glorification

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
lodare glorificare
to praise, to glorify

laudable /lɔːdəbl/ adj
lodevole meritorio benemerito elogiabile encomiabile lodabile
worthy of being lauded

laudanum n
laudano
the tincture of opium once widely used

laudation /lɔːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
lode
act of lauding

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
riso risata
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species
derisione disdegno ilarità ludibrio
something that provokes mirth or scorn

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
ridere
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds
make an object of laughter or ridicule
be or appear cheerful
affect or influence by means of laughter
express by, or utter with, laughter

laugh one's head off v
sbellicarsi dalle risa sganasciarsi dalle risate
laugh uproariously

laugh up one's sleeve v
ridere sotto i baffi
laugh secretly or to oneself

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ adj
ridicolo risibile
fitted to exite laughter

laughing kookaburra n
kookaburra sghignazzante
Dacelo novaeguineae

laughing stock n
oggetto di scherno zimbello
object of ridicule

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
risata
movement of the muscles of the laughing face
riso risata
sound (as) of laughing

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
lanciare
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
piattaforma di lancio rampa di lancio
launch pad

launchable adj
varabile

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ [ˈlɑn.dɹi] n
bucato
laundering; washing
that which needs to be laundered
lavanderia
place or room where laundering is done

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ n
allori
alloro
Laurus nobilis

laurestine /ˈlɒɹ.əs.tiːn/ n
lentaggine
Viburnum tinus

lava /ˈlɑːvə/ n
lava
molten rock

lavabo /ləˈveɪbəʊ/ n
lavabo
church washbasin

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
lavanda
plant
colour

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ adj
eccessivo smodato sovrabbondante
excessive
generoso prodigo profuso
profuse

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
prodigare profondere spendere profusamente
to expend or bestow with profusion; to squander

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ n
legge
any rule that must or should be obeyed
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions
informal: the police
legge diritto
body of rules established in a community by its authorities

law enforcement n
forze dell'ordine
various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals

law of cosines n
teorema del coseno
statement

law-abiding adj
rispettoso della legge
obeying the laws

lawlessness n
illegalità Far West
lack of law and order

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
prato
ground covered with grass

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ n
tosaerba falciatrice rasaerba tagliaerba
a device to cut grass

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
laurenzio
chemical element

lawsuit /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ n
causa causa di tribunale
case where a court is needed to resolve differences

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
avvocato
avvocato legale
professional person authorized to practice law

lawyer's wig n
agarico chiomato
Coprinus comatus

lax /læks/ adj
negligente trascurato
lacking care
allentato lasco lasso lento sciolto
loose; not tight or taut
lassista lasso
not strict; lenient; allowing for deviation

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
lassativo
substance with a laxative effect

lay /leɪ/ adj
laico laica
non-clergy
profano profana
non-professional

lay /leɪ/ v
deporre
to deposit an egg
posare
to install certain building materials
lasciare
to leave something somewhere
porre posare
to place something down in a position of rest
disporre
to prepare groundwork, table etc.

lay day n
stallia
day in which a vessel may load or unload a cargo without paying an extra charge

lay off v
licenziare
to dismiss workers from employment

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
perdigiorno sfaccendato
lazy person

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
strato
single thickness of some material covering a surface
deposit
item of clothing worn under or over another
ovaiola
hen kept to lay eggs

layering n
margotta propagginazione
a method of propagating plants by rooting cuttings

layman /ˈleɪmən/ n
profano
someone who is not a professional in a given field
laico profano
someone who is not an ordained cleric

layperson n
laico
one who is not a cleric
profano
one who is not intimately familiar with a given subject

laytime n
stallia
amount of time specified in a charter party for a vessel's loading and unloading

lazily adv
pigramente indolentemente infingardamente neghittosamente oziosamente svogliatamente
in a lazy manner

laziness n
pigrizia
quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
pigro
unwilling to work

lazybones n
fannullone poltrone pigrone scansafatiche sfaccendato sfaticato
person who is lazy

leach /liːtʃ/ v
drenare filtrare percolare purgare
to purge a soluble matter out of something

leachate /ˈliːt͡ʃeɪt/ n
percolato
the liquid produced when water percolates through any permeable material - it contains soluble matter

lead /lɛd/ n
piombo pallottola
bullets
piombo
chemical element
scandaglio
plummet to measure depth of water
mina
refill for writing tool
interlinea
separator line in print
lamiera
sheets or plates covering a roof
guida
act of leading or conducting
essere di mano
begin a game of cards or dominoes
condurre
conduct or direct with authority
guide or conduct in a certain course
convincere influenzare
draw or direct by influence
comportarsi
guide or conduct oneself
intransitive: to guide or conduct
condurre guidare
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
andare avanti
intransitive: be ahead of others
intransitive: to go first
essere in testa
intransitive: have the highest interim score in a game

leaden /ˈlɛdən/ adj
plumbeo
dull
made of lead

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
capo duce
one having authority

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
principale
providing guidance

leaf /liːf/ n
prolunga
flat section used to extend a table
foglia
part of a plant
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin
anything resembling the leaf of a plant
foglio foglia
sheet of a book

leaf through v
sfogliare
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random

leafless adj
afillo
without leaves

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ n
volantino dépliant
fogliolina
component of a compound leaf

leafy /ˈliːfi/ adj
fronzuto fronzuta
containing much foliage
fogliosa foglioso
covered with leaves

league /liːɡ/ n
lega
a group or association of cooperating members
organization of sports teams
distance

league table n
classifica
tabular display of teams

leak /liːk/ n
falla
talpa
The person through whom such divulgation, or disclosure, occurred
fuga trapelare
divulgation, or disclosure, of information
crepa falla fessura fuga
entrance or escape of a fluid
perdita crepa dispersione falla infiltrazione
hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape

leak /liːk/ v
perdere percolare
to allow fluid to escape or enter
filtrare trapelare far trapelare
to reveal secret information

leakage n
fuga perdita
act of leaking

lean /liːn/ adj
magro asciutto slanciato sodo
being slim, not fleshy
magra ricca
having a low proportion of a desired substance
magro scarso
having little extra or little to spare
magro
of meat, having little fat

lean /liːn/ v
sporgersi
to hang outwards
pendere
to incline
adagiare adagiarsi appoggiare reclinare
to press against

leap /liːp/ n
salto

leap /liːp/ v
saltare

leap second n
secondo intercalare
second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation

leap year n
anno bisestile
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
cavallina
game

leaps and bounds adv
passi da gigante
idiom: considerably

learn /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
imparare apprendere
to acquire knowledge or ability
to attend educational activity
imparare studiare
to be studying
apprendere
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out
imparare
to make use of a bad experience
to improve

learn the ropes /ˈlɜːn ðə ˈɹəʊps/ /ˈlɝn ðə ˈɹoʊps/ v
specializzarsi
to learn some skill requiring specialist knowledge
avere dimestichezza imparare il mestiere prendere dimestichezza
to learn the basics

learned /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/ /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
erudito dotto istruito colto letterato
having much learning

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
apprendimento
action of the verb

learning disability n
disturbi specifici di apprendimento
disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner

leash /liːʃ/ n
guinzaglio
long cord for dogs

least /list/ /liːst/ adv
meno
in the smallest degree

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
minimo
the smallest amount of

least common multiple n
minimo comune multiplo
(number theory)

least weasel /ˈliːstˈwizəl/ n
donnola
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ n
cuoio
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherback /ˈlɛ.ðɚ.bæk/ n
tartaruga liuto
Dermochelys coriacea

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
finta pelle similpelle
a type of fabric

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
partenza
departure
permesso
permission to be absent

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
lasciare dimenticare
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
partire
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with
to depart (intransitive)

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
lasciami in pace
stop talking to me

leave someone holding the bag v
rimanere col cerino in mano
leave somebody holding the responsibility or blame

leave someone in the lurch v
lasciare in asso piantare in asso
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ n
lievito
any agent used to make dough rise

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ v
lievitare
to add leavening
to cause to rise by fermentation

lecher /lɛtʃə(ɹ)/ n
depravato libertino mandrillo pervertito
a lecherous person

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
lascivo libertino libidinoso licenzioso lussurioso mandrillo
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lechwe n
lichi
species of antelopes

lecithin /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ n
lecitina
lecithin

lectern n
leggio
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service

lector n
lettore lettrice
lay person who reads aloud certain religious texts

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conferenza
a spoken lesson

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
sgridare
to berate, to scold

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/ n
conferenziere
person who gives lectures

ledge /lɛdʒ/ n
strato
layer
filone
lode
cengia balza stralpo
of rocks
mensola ripiano scaffale
shelf

ledger /ˈlɛdʒə/ /ˈlɛdʒɚ/ n
traversa
board attached to a wall to provide support
libro mastro partitario registro saldaconti saldaconto
book for keeping notes
registro contabile
collection of accounting entries
pietra tombale
large, flat stone, especially one laid over a tomb

ledger line n
taglio addizionale
notation to inscribe notes outside the musical staffs

leech /liːtʃ/ n
sanguisuga mignatta
annelid
balumina
aft edge of a triangular sail

leek /liːk/ n
porro
vegetable

leer /lɪə/ /lɪɹ/ v
sbirciare
to look with sexual desire or malicious intent

lees n
feccia

leeward /ˈl(j)uːɜ(ɹ)d/ /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adj
sottovento
on the side sheltered from the wind

leeward /ˈl(j)uːɜ(ɹ)d/ /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adv
sottovento
away from the direction of the wind

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
margine di azione
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility
deriva scarroccio
drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction

left /lɛft/ adj
sinistro
the west side of the body when one is facing north

left /lɛft/ adv
a sinistra
on the left side
a sinistra sinistro
towards the left side

left /lɛft/ n
sinistra
the ensemble of left-wing political parties
the left side

left /lɛft/ v
rimasto
remaining

left fielder n
esterno sinistro
outfielder

left-handed n
mancino
preferring the left hand over the right

left-hander n
mancino mancina
a person who is left-handed

left-luggage office n
deposito bagagli
place where luggage may be left

left-wing adj
sinistra
supporting political change

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ adj
sinistroide sinistrorso
Pertaining to the political left

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ n
sinistroide
a person who holds views associated with the political left

leftover adj
avanzato
remaining as meal is complete

leftover n
avanzo residuo rimanenza
something left behind

leftovers n
avanzi rimasugli
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
gamba zampa coscia
lower limb from groin to ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
eredità lascito
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will
eredità lascito retaggio
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
legale
allowed or prescribed by law
having its basis in the law
legale giuridico
relating to the law or to lawyers

legal person n
persona giuridica
organization or group of people

legal tender n
valuta legale
currency that cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt

legalise /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalizzare
make legal

legalization n
legalizzazione
process of making something legal

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adv
legalmente
as permitted by law

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
legato
music: smoothly, in a connected manner

legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ n
leggenda legenda mito mostro sacro
any person of extraordinary accomplishment
legenda leggenda
key to the symbols and color codes on a map
leggenda epopea favola legenda
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events

leghorn /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ n
livornese livorno galletto livornese gallina livornese
small white chicken breed

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
leggibile
clear enough to be read

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ n
legione
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary n
legionario
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
legiferare
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
leggi
law already enacted by legislature
legislazione
the act of legislating

legislative /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ adj
legislativo
having the power to make laws

legislator n
legislatore legislatrice
who creates or enacts laws

legitimacy n
legittimità
quality of being legitimate or valid; validity

legitimate /ləˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj
legittimo
relating to hereditary rights

legitimately adv
legittimamente
in a legitimate manner

legitimistic adj
legittimistico

legitimize v
legittimare
to make legitimate

leisure /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
svago
freedom provided
tempo libero agio ozio
time free

lemandarin n
limandarino
Citrus × limonia

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ n
lemma
linguistics: canonical form of a term
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition

lemmatize v
lemmatizzare
to convert an inflected form into a lemma

lemniscate /lɛmˈnɪskət/ n
lemniscata
mathematics: figure-of-eight closed curve

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
lemniscatico
of or pertaining to a lemniscate
shaped like a figure-of eight

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ adj
al limone limone
having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ n
limone
citrus fruit
tree
taste

lemon balm n
melissa cedronella citronella erba limona melissa vera
Melissa officinalis

lemon juice n
succo di limone
the liquid extract of lemon fruit

lemon squeezer n
spremiagrumi
device used to extract juice from lemons

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
limonata
still beverage

lemonary n
limonaia
A room in which lemon plants are housed

lemongrass n
citronella
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
lemure
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea

lend /lɛnd/ v
prestare
to allow to be used temporarily

lend a hand v
dare una mano
to help or assist

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ n
creditore
one who lends, especially money

length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
lunghezza
distance from end to end

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
allungare
to make longer

lengthwise adv
per lungo
adverb: in the long direction

leniency n
clemenza
quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
permissivo indulgente tollerante
tolerant; not strict

lenition /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ n
lenizione
weakening of consonant articulation

lens /lɛnz/ n
lente
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams
lenticchia lente
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean
lente lentille
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
lenticchia
seed used as food
plant Lens culinaris

leonine adj
leonino
of or like a lion

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
leopardo
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus

leopard seal /ˈlɛpəd siːl/ /ˈlɛpɚd siːl/ n
foca leopardo
Hydrurga leptonyx

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ n
body calzamaglia
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
lebbroso lebbrosa
person who has leprosy

lepidolite n
lepidolite
a mica mineral

leprechaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ n
folletto irlandese gnomo irlandese leprecano leprecauno leprechaun lepricauno
one of a race of Irish elves

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
lebbra
infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae

leprous adj
lebbroso
relating to leprosy

leptoclase n
leptoclasi

leptomeningeal adj
leptomeningeo
of or pertaining to the leptomeninges

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
leptone
elementary particle

lepton number n
numero leptonico
number

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ adj
lesbico
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality
intended for lesbians
lesbica
of a woman: preferring women partners

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ n
lesbica
homosexual woman

lesbianism n
lesbismo
Female homosexuality

lesbophobia n
lesbofobia
Fear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians.

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ n
lesena
architectural element

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
lesione
a wound or an injury
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part
injury or loss arising from an uneven contractual exchange

less /lɛs/ adj
meno
not as much

less /lɛs/ adv
meno
in lower degree
to smaller extent

less than n
meno di
the character

lesser /ˈlɛsə/ /ˈlɛsɚ/ adj
minore

lesser black-backed gull n
zafferano
Larus fuscus

lesser celandine n
favagello stelle pansotti
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria

lesser of two evils n
male minore

lesser spotted eagle n
aquila anatraia minore
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ)ˈspɒtədˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
picchio rosso minore
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser yellowlegs n
totano zampegialle minore
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsn̩/ n
lezione
section of learning or teaching
something learned
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lest /lɛst/ conjunction
per paura che
for fear that

let /lɛt/ v
lasciare permettere
to allow
affittare
to put up for rent

let alone conjunction
come anche così come
as well as
figuriamoci nonché per non parlare di
to say nothing of

let bygones be bygones v
acqua passata non macina più
to disregard a past offense

let down v
abbassare
to allow to descend
deludere scontentare
to disappoint

let go v
lasciarsi andare
euphemistic: to fail to maintain a standard of appearance, behavior, or performance
lasciar andare
other than idiom
lasciarsi andare prendere fiato
to emotionally disengage or to distract oneself from a situation
lasciar andare liberare
to no longer hold on

let it be v
lasciare correre sia quel che sia
leave something to follow its natural course

let sleeping dogs lie v
non svegliare il can che dorme
leave things as they are

let the cat out of the bag v
spifferare
to disclose a secret, often inadvertently

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
sia la luce
let there be light

let's go phraseologicalUnit
andiamo
hortative of go

let-down /ˈlɛtdaʊn/ n
delusione smacco
disappointment or anticlimax
allattamento
release of milk

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
letale
deadly

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹdʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːdʒək/ adj
letargico
sluggish, indifferent

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ n
lettera carattere lettera dell'alfabeto
letter of the alphabet
lettera
written message

letter opener n
tagliacarte
knifelike device

letterbox n
buca delle lettere
collection point for mail
cassetta per le lettere
delivery point for mail

lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ n
lattuga insalata
lattuga
an edible plant, Lactuca
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucism n
leucismo
partial loss of pigmentation

leucoma n
leucoma
opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
leucemia
cancer of blood forming tissue

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
leucocita
a white blood cell

leukorrhea n
leucorrea
thick, whitish vaginal discharge

levator labii superioris alaeque nasi n
elevatore del labbro superiore e dell'ala del naso muscolo elevatore del labbro superiore e dell'ala del naso
muscle

levator palpebrae superioris n
elevatore della palpebra superiore
muscle

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
livellato
at the same height as some reference
a posto calmo equilibrato
being sensible
costante uniforme
being unvaried
piano orizzontale
same height at all places

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
livello piano
floor of a building
livello
gaming: discrete segment of a game
degree or amount
gaming: numeric value for a character's experience and power
distance relative to a given reference elevation
computer science: distance from the root node of a tree structure
livella
tool

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
livellare
to adjust so as to make level
lanciare puntare rivolgere scagliare spianare
to aim or direct
demolire radere al suolo spianare
to destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze
passare/salire al livello successivo salire di livello
to progress to the next level

level off v
stabilizzarsi
to get to a stable level, to cease oscillating

levelable adj
livellabile

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ n
leva
rigid piece
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ n
leva leveraggio potenza
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot
influenza
influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ v
approfittare beneficiare
use, exploit, take full advantage of

leveret n
leprotto
a young hare

leviathan /lə.ˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
leviatano
Biblical sea monster

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
levitare

levitation n
levitazione

levitical adj
levitico

levorotatory adj
levogiro sinistrorso
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ v
imporre
to impose a tax

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lascivo
lascivious

lexeme /ˈlɛksiːm/ n
lessema
unit of vocabulary, the different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lessicale

lexicographic adj
lessicografico
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicography /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
lessicografia
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
lessico
dictionary of lexemes
(rare) any dictionary
dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic
lexicology of a programming language
lessico vocabolario
vocabulary used by an individual

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
responsabilità
debt

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ adj
responsabile
responsible
passibile punibile soggetto
subject; susceptible.

liaison /li.ˈeɪ.zɑn/ /liˈeɪ.zɒ̃/ n
collegamento
a relayer of information between two forces in an army or during war
collegamento testa di ponte
communication between two parties or groups

liana n
liana
climbing woody vine

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
mentitore bugiarda bugiardo mentitrice
one who tells lies

libation n
libagione libamento
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice
libamento
liquid poured out

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
diffamazione

libelous /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ adj
diffamatorio
defamatory, libeling

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
liberale

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ n
liberale
one with liberal views, supporting individual liberty

liberal homophobia n
omofobia liberale

liberalism n
liberalismo
political movement
quality of being liberal

liberalization n
liberalizzazione
the process or act of making more liberal

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
liberare
to free

liberation n
liberazione
the symbol &the symbol &act of liberating or the state of being liberated

libertarian /ˌlɪbəˈtɛəɹjən/ n
libertario libertaria
A person in favor of freedom

liberticide adj
liberticida
causing the destruction of liberty

liberticide n
liberticida
one who causes the destruction of liberty
liberticidio
the destruction of liberty

libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ adj
libertino
loose in morals

libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ n
antidogmatico liberale libertino
one who is freethinking in religious matters
libertino
someone loose in morals

libertinism n
libertinaggio
behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint

liberty /ˈlɪbɚti/ n
libertà
condition of being free

libidinosity n
libidinosità
lustful desire

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ adj
libidinoso
having lustful desires

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
bibliotecario
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library
bibliotecario bibliotecaria
the manager of a library

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
libreria biblioteca
collection of books
collection of subprograms
archivio banca dati
collection of records
grimorio biblioteca
deck or draw pile
biblioteca libreria
institution which holds books etc.
collection of DNA material

librettist n
librettista
person who writes a libretto

librettistic adj
librettistico

librettistics n
librettistica

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ n
libretto
text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera

libtard n
pidiota
liberal (derogatory)

liceity /lɪˈsiːɪti/ n
liceità
legitimacy of an act

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
licenza permesso
legal document giving official permission to do something
licenza
legal terms of product usage

license plate n
targa
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
licenzioso

licentiousness n
licenziosità
Property of being licentious

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kn̩/ /ˈlɪtʃ.n̩/ n
lichene
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenology n
lichenologia
scientific study of lichens

lick /lɪk/ n
leccata
the act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
leccare
to stroke with the tongue

lick one's wounds v
leccarsi le ferite
withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat

licking /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ n
leccata leccate
an act of licking

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
liquirizia
plant
confection

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ n
littore
officer in ancient Rome

lictorial adj
littorio
of or pertaining to a lictor

lid /lɪd/ n
coperchio tappo
top or cover

lie /laɪ̯/ n
bugia menzogna balla frottola baggianata fandonia
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
giacere disteso sdraiato
be in horizontal position
trovarsi
be situated
mentire
tell an intentional untruth

lie down v
coricarsi distendersi sdraiarsi
assume a reclining position

lie in wait v
appostarsi
to be hiding to ambush

liege /liːdʒ/ n
vassallo
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman

lien /liːn/ /ˈlaɪən/ /ˈliːn/ n
diritto di retenzione
right to take and hold debtor’s property

lieutenancy n
luogotenenza
the role, duty or position of being a lieutenant

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
luogotenente tenente
tenente
lowest commissioned officer rank

lieutenant junior grade n
cadetto sottotenente di vascello
rank corresponding to ltn. jr. grade

life /laɪf/ n
durata della vita
duration
vita
the state of being alive
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being
a worthwhile existence
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual
the world in general, existence
something inherently part of a person's existence

life belt n
salvagente
buoyant ring

life cycle n
ciclo di vita ciclo vitale
course of stages through which an organism passes
useful life of a product or system; developmental history of an individual or group

life expectancy n
aspettativa di vita
the amount of time one is expected to live

life force n
archeo
life force

life insurance n
assicurazione sulla vita
form of insurance

life is not all beer and skittles proverb
la vita non è tutta rose e fiori
proverb

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
vita da gran signore vita da nababbo
ideal life of care-free prosperity

life preserver n
salvagente
buoyant ring or vest

life sentence n
ergastolo
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life

lifeblood n
linfa vitale
figurative: that which is required for existence

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
scialuppa di salvataggio scialuppa
a boat to save shipwrecked people

lifeguard n
bagnino
attendant

lifelong adj
da sempre da una vita
extending for the entire duration of life

lifeskill n
competenza per la vita
skill

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
stile di vita
style of living

lift /lɪft/ n
sollevamento
act of lifting or raising
dance: lifting of a dance partner into the air
dislivello
difference in elevation between the upper pool and lower pool of a waterway
sollievo
improvement in mood
ascensore
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people
ascensore montacarichi
permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically
passaggio
the act of transporting someone in a vehicle
portanza
upward force

lift /lɪft/ v
alzare levare
to raise or rise

lift a finger v
muovere un dito
to make minimal effort

liftoff n
lancio partenza
the point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
legamento benderella
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligamental adj
legamentoso
of or pertaining to a ligament

ligand /ˈlɪɡənd/ n
ligando legante
something that binds to another chemical entity

ligate /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ v
legare
to bind with a ligature or bandage

ligature /ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/ n
legatura
act of tying
legatura logotipo
typography: character that combines multiple letters

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
chiaro luce
pale in colour
having light
leggero leggera
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
leggero
of low weight
lightly-built
of little significance

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
luce
electromagnetic waves
source of illumination
spiritual illumination
point of view

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
illuminare
to illuminate
accendere
to start (a fire)
allegiare allibare
to unload a ship

light at the end of the tunnel n
luce in fondo al tunnel
a better situation after long hardship

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ n
lampadina
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light

light pollution n
inquinamento luminoso
excess artificial light

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] n
punto luce sorgente luminosa
source of illumination

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ n
anni luce
a very long way
anno luce
astronomical distance

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ v
alleggerire
to alleviate

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ n
accendino
fire making device

lighthearted adj
spensierato
joyful

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
faro
building containing a light to warn or guide ships

lighthouse keeper n
guardiano del faro farista
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light

lightly /ˈlaɪtli/ adv
alla leggera in maniera superficiale superficialmente
in a light manner

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ n
fulmine lampo folgore saetta
flash of light

lightning fast adj
fulmineo veloce come un fulmine veloce come un lampo
fast as lightning

lightning rod n
parafulmine
metallic conductor that protects from lightning

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
luci, motore, azione!
traditional cue at a beginning of a take

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
spada laser
a fictional type of sword

lightship n
nave-faro
lightship

lightspeed n
velocità della luce
the speed of light

lignify /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
lignificare
to become wood

ligninase n
ligninasi
enzyme

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
lignite
coal

like /laɪk/ adj
simile
similar

like /laɪk/ adv
come
such as

like /laɪk/ n
preferenza
something that a person likes

like /laɪk/ preposition
come quale
similar to

like /laɪk/ v
piacere
find attractive
enjoy

like a bull in a china shop adj
come un elefante in una cristalleria
clumsy, aggressive

like a bull in a china shop adv
come un elefante in una cristalleria
clumsily, aggressively

like father, like son proverb
tale padre, tale figlio
a son will have traits similar to his father

like mother, like daughter proverb
tale madre, tale figlia
a daughter will have traits similar to her mother

like that
così
in that particular manner

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
verosimiglianza
mathematical likelihood
verosimiglianza verisimiglianza
probability

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
promettente
appropriate; believable; having a good potential
promising; apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome
piacevole
attractive; pleasant
adatto
displaying the qualities or characteristics that make something probable
suitable; apparently appropriate or suitable
verosimile
plausible; within the realm of credibility
probabile
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ adv
ugualmente similarmente
in like manner
altrettanto idem
the same to you

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ n
lilla
colour
lillà serenella
flower
shrub

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
giglio
flower in the genus Lilium

lily of the valley n
mughetto
Convallaria majalis

lima bean /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/ n
fagiolo di Lima
butter bean

limaçon n
chiocciola di Pascal limaccia di Pascal limaçon limaçon di Pascal
plane curve

limb /lɪm/ n
arto
arto membra tentacolo
major appendage of human or animal
lembo bordo margine
apparent visual edge

lime /laɪm/ n
calce spenta
calce
inorganic material containing calcium
limetta
citrus tree
limetta lime
green citrus fruit

lime mortar n
calcina
soft form of mortar

limekiln n
calcara
a furnace used to produce lime from limestone

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
lucci della rabata luci della ribalta
type of stage lighting

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
limerence ultrattaccamento
state of mind

limestone n
calcare
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments

limicolous adj
limicolo

liminal /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/ adj
liminare
pertaining to an entrance or threshold

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
limite
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges
boundary

limitable adj
limitabile
able to be limited

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
limitazione
act of limiting
restriction that limits

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
limitato
with certain limits placed upon it

limited liability company n
società a responsabilità limitata
type of company

limited partnership n
società in accomandita
type of partnership

limnonym n
limnonimo
toponym of a lake

limonene n
limonene
hydrocarbon

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ n
limousine
luxury sedan/saloon car

limp /lɪmp/ v
zoppicare
to walk lamely

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
patella
a small mollusc

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
limpido
clear

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
tiglio
tree

lindgrenite n
lindgrenite
mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen

line /laɪn/ n
linea binario
partizione
bible: that which was measured by a line, as a field or any piece of land set apart
comportamento linea di condotta
course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy
fase
engineering: proper relative position or adjustment of parts
confine contorno
exterior limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline
meridiana meridiano
geography: circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map
equatore linea dell'equatore
geography: equator
segmento
geometry: continuous finite segment of such a figure
linea retta
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
linea bordo riga
graph theory: edge of a graph
riga
letter, written form of communication
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
caratteri somatici lineamento tratti somatici
lineament; feature; figure
corda gomena sagola
long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline
fanteria d'assalto reggimento
military: regular infantry of an army
linea
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed
telephone or network connection
perfusion line
connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
cricket: horizontal path of a ball towards the batsman
population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup
linea posizione
official, stated position of an individual or political faction
linea riga
path through two or more points, threadlike mark
verso
poetic: verse
linea gamma ramo
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself
cima corda fune
rope, cord, or string
battuta riga verso
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay
discendenza lignaggio linea di parentela stirpe
series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person
fila coda linea
straight sequence of people, queue
linea ruga
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark

line /laɪn/ v
allineare
to place (objects) into a line
foderare
cover the inside surface of (something)

line of scrimmage n
linea di scrimmage
American football

line segment n
segmento
part of a line

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ n
lignaggio discendenza stirpe
descent
righe
number of lines

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
lineare
having the form of a line
in mathematics, of first-degree polynomial

linear algebra n
algebra lineare
branch of mathematics

linear programming n
programmazione lineare
branch of mathematics

lined antshrike n
averla formichiera lineata
A passerine bird of the antbird family

lineic adj
lineico

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
lino
thread or cloth made from flax fiber

linesman n
guardalinee
soccer: assistant referee

ling /lɪŋ/ n
brugo
Any of various varieties of heather or broom

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
restare vivo sopravvivere tirare avanti
to remain alive or existent
attardarsi indugiare protrarsi sostare trattenersi
to stay or remain in a place or situation

lingerie /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˌlɑn.(d)ʒəˈɹeɪ/ n
lingerie biancheria
women's underwear or nightclothes

lingo /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
gergo
language peculiar to a particular group or region

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə fɹæŋ.kə/ n
lingua franca
common language

lingual /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
linguale
related to the tongue

linguiform adj
linguiforme
shaped like a tongue

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
linguine
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈliŋɡwɪst/ n
linguista glottologo
one who studies linguistics

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
linguistico
of or relating to language
linguistico glottologico
of or relating to linguistics

linguistically /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk(ə)li/ adv
linguisticamente
From a linguistic perspective

linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
linguistica
scientific study of language

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
linimento
topical medical preparation

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
fodera rivestimento
covering for the inside of something

link /lɪŋk/ n
connessione
computing: connection between buses or systems
link collegamento
computing: short for hyperlink
collegamento lega connessione legame rapporto
connection
anello maglia
element of a chain

link /lɪŋk/ v
collegare connettere linkare
connect things

linkage n
linkage
in genetics

linoleic acid n
acido linoleico
fatty acid

linolein n
linoleina

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ n
linoleum
inexpensive waterproof covering

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
seme di lino
seed of the flax plant

linseed oil n
olio di lino
oil extracted from flax seeds

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
piattabanda
horizontal structural beam

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
leone
big cat Panthera leo
heraldic charge

lion cub n
leoncino leoncina
young lion

lion dance n
danza del leone
Chinese dance

lion's den n
antro covo fossa dei leoni fossa del leone tana
a dangerous or frightening place

lion's leaf n
leontopetalo
Leontice leontopetalum

lion's share /ˈlaɪəns ʃɛə/ /ˈɫaɪɪnz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
parte del leone
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness n
leonessa
female lion

lip /lɪp/ n
labbro
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth
part of body resembling a lip
beccuccio
rim of an open container

lip gloss n
lucidalabbra
a cosmetic product

lip service n
adesione di facciata promessa vuota
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention

lip sync n
play-back playback
synchronization of music with lips

lip-sync v
cantare in playback
to move lips in synchronization with sounds

lip-syncing n
playback
act of lip-sync

lipase n
lipasi
group of enzymes

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
lipide
organic compound

lipidic adj
lipidico
of lipids

liplessness n
acheilia
medical condition

lipodystrophy n
lipodistrofia
disorder characterized by abnormality in or degeneration of adipose tissue

lipogram n
lipogramma
word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols

lipoic adj
lipoico
Pertaining to lipoic acid

lipoid /ˈlɪpɔɪd/ n
lipoide
A lipid

lipoma n
lipoma
benign tumor

lipophile n
lipofila
lipophilic substance

lipoprotein n
lipoproteina
complex of protein and lipid

lipoprotein lipase n
lipoproteina lipasi
enzyme

liposculpture n
liposcultura
form of liposuction that uses ultrasound to first break up the fat

liposoluble adj
liposolubile
soluble in lipids

liposuction /ˈlai.po.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
liposuzione
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction

lipreading n
lettura della voce lettura labiale
the act of reading lips

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
rossetto
make-up for the lips
stick of this make-up

liquefaction n
liquefazione
Process of being made liquid

liquefiable adj
liquefacibile liquefattibile

liquefied natural gas n
gas naturale liquefatto
natural gas converted to liquid

liqueur /lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkɝ/ n
liquore
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
liquido
fluid; not solid and not gaseous
(of a market) having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
liquida
sound

liquid nitrogen n
azoto liquido
nitrogen in the liquid state

liquidatable adj
liquidabile
capable of being liquidated

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ n
liquidazione
selling a business’s assets

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ n
liquidità
finance: availability of cash over short term
property of being able to be easily converted into cash

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
liquore
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ n
lira
currency of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, former currency of Italy, etc.

lis pendens n
litispendenza

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
esse moscia lisca pronuncia blesa zeppola
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
essere bleso parlare con la esse moscia parlare con la lisca parlare con la zeppola
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly
sussurrare
to speak hesitatingly and with a low voice
biascicare
to speak with imperfect articulation

lissencephaly n
lissencefalia
disorder characterized by the lack of folds and grooves of the brain

list /lɪst/ n
lista
enumeration or compilation of items
computing: codified representation of a list

listel n
listello
narrow fillet or border

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ v
ascolto dar retta dare
to accept advice or obey instruction
ascolto in per sentire stare
to expect or wait for a sound
sentire ascoltare
to hear (something)
ascoltare
to pay attention to a sound

listen in v
origliare
to listen secretly
to listen without participating

listening watch n
ascolto continuo
continuous monitoring

listeriosis n
listeriosi
disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
apatico spento
Lacking enthusiasm

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
alfabetismo alfabetizzazione
ability to read and write

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ adj
letterale
consisting of, or expressed by, letters
letterale alla lettera
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ adv
letteralmente
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ adj
letterario
relating to literature
relating to writers, or the profession of literature

literature /ˈlɪ.tə.tʃɚ/ /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.ɪ.tʃɚ/ n
letteratura
body of all written works
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject
the collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture

lithic /ˈlɪθɪk/ adj
litioso
lithium
litico
stone

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
litio
chemical element

lithium aluminium hydride n
idruro di litio-alluminio
chemical compound, LiH

lithograph n
litografia
image produced by lithography

lithograph v
litografare
to copy of an image through lithography

lithographer n
litografo litografa
a person who makes lithographs

lithographic adj
litografico
related to lithography

lithography n
litografia
printing method

lithology n
litologia
the study of rocks

lithosome n
litosoma

lithosphere n
litosfera crosta terrestre
The outer layer of the Earth

lithostratigraphy n
litostratigrafia
the stratigraphy of rocks

litigious /lɪˈtɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
litigioso

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ n
tornasole
dyestuff from lichen

litmus paper n
cartina tornasole

litmus test n
cartina tornasole
both senses

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ n
litote
rhetoric: stating a point by denying its opposite

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ n
litro
unit of fluid measure

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ n
cucciolata
animals born in one birth
lettiera
bedding for animals
material for litter tray
rifiuti immondizia spazzatura
discarded items
lettiga palanchino portantina
platform designed to carry a person or a load

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adj
piccolo
small in size
(of a sibling) younger

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adv
poco
not much

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ determiner
poco
small amount

little black dress n
tubino nero
woman's short black dress

little boy n
bambino
a diminutive male child

little by little adv
a poco a poco man mano
a small amount at a time

little egret n
garzetta
bird

little finger n
mignolo dito mignolo
outermost and smallest finger of the hand

little girl n
bambina
a female child

little gull n
gabbianello
gull

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ n
civetta
species of owl

little stint n
gambecchio comune
Calidris minuta

little toe n
dito mignolo mignolo quinto dito
smallest toe of the foot

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
litoraneo
of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ n
litoraneo spiaggia
the shore

littoralization n
litoralizzazione

liturgical /lɪˈtɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
liturgico
Pertaining to liturgy

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
liturgia
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals

live /lɪv/ adj
in diretta
(broadcasting) seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens
vivo
having life

live /lɪv/ adv
dal vivo in presa diretta in tempo reale live
as it happens

live /laɪv/ /lɪv/ v
vivere
be alive
abitare vivere
have permanent residence

live and let live v
vivi e lascia vivere
be tolerant

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
chi di spada ferisce, di spada perisce
one who uses violence can expect a violent response

live on v
vivere di
survive by consuming certain thing

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adj
vivace brioso briosa vivido
full of life

liver /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ n
fegato
organ of the body
organ as food
colour

liverish adj
fegatoso
not feeling well due to an upset digestive system

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
epatiche
bryophyte with a leafy stem

livery /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹɪ/ n
livrea foggia
distinctive uniform worn by a group
livrea
paint scheme

livestock /ˈlaɪvˌstɑk/ /ˈlʌɪvstɒk/ n
bestiame
farm animals

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
furibonda furibondo
very angry, furious

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsəl/ n
fossile vivente
species believed extinct but later found living

living room n
soggiorno salotto
room in a private house

living will n
biotestamento testamento biologico
document giving durable power of attorney to a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare purposes

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
lucertola
reptile

lizardlike adj
lacertiforme
like a lizard

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
ecco
look, see, behold

lo and behold interjection
guarda caso
used to express surprise

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
sacco
a large number or amount
carica
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
caricare
to put a load on or in

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
pagnotta pan carrè pane in cassetta
block of bread
capoccia
head (slang)
panetto
large block of soap

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
bighellare girovagare oziare trastullarsi vagabondare
do nothing

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ n
mocassino
footwear
fannullone perdigiorno perditempo
idle person

loam /loʊm/ /ləʊm/ n
terra grassa
type of soil

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
prestito mutuo
borrowed sum of money or other property
mutuo prestito
contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
prestare
to lend

loan shark n
strozzino strozzina usuraia usuraio
money lender; usurer

loanword /ˈloʊnwɝd/ /ˈləʊn.wɜː(ɹ)d/ n
calco forestierismo prestito linguistico
word taken from another language

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
restio riluttante ritroso
averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
detestare aborrire odiare abominare
to detest, hate, revile

loathsome /ˈləʊð.səm/ /ˈləʊθ.səm/ adj
laido
highly offensive; abominable, sickening

lob /lɒb/ n
pallonetto
high-arching pass or stroke

lob /lɒb/ v
tirare un pallonetto
to throw or hit a ball high into the air

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ n
atrio
entryway or waiting area; vestibule
lobby
group of people who try to lobby

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
lobbista portavoce
A person paid to influence politicians

lobe /ləʊb/ n
lobo
any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form
division of the brain

lobotomization n
lobotomizzazione

lobotomize v
lobotomizzare

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ n
lobotomia
surgical operation

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
astice aragosta
crustacean

lobster pot n
nassa
a trap used to catch lobsters

lobular adj
lobulare
Of or relating to a lobule

lobule /ˈlɒb.juːl/ n
lobulo
small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
locale
of a nearby location
medicine: of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism
computing: having limited scope

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
locale
a person who lives near a given place
a train that stops at all stations

local derby n
partita tra squadre locali
a sports match between local rival teams

localist adj
localistico

localist n
localista

localization n
localizzazione
act of localizing
state of being localized

localize v
localizzare
make local

locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
localizzare
designate the site or place of

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
posizione
place

locavore n
locavoro

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
otturatore
firing mechanism of a gun
chiusa
segment of a canal
serratura chiavistello lucchetto
something used for fastening
ricciolo ciocca ciuffo
length of hair

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
bloccarsi congelarsi restare immobile restare impalato
break dancing: to freeze one's body or a part thereof in place
bloccare inceppare
to become fastened in place
chiudere chiudere a chiave serrare
to fasten with a lock
munire di chiuse
to furnish with locks

lock out n
serrata
an event in which an employer bars employees from working

lock out v
chiudersi fuori escludere
inadvertently prevent from entering a place
escludere
prevent from accessing a data structure

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
chiuso a chiave
that has been locked (with a key)

locker n
armadietto
storage compartment

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ n
medaglione
chained ornament

lockout n
esclusione serrata
opposite of a strike

locks /lɑks/ n
ciocca
count of hair

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ n
serraturiere
one who practices locksmithing

locomotion n
locomozione
ability to move

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
locomotiva motrice
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
locusta
type of grasshopper

lode /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
filone
vein of metallic ore

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ n
magnetite
magnetite
calamita
natural magnet

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ n
loggia
local chapter of freemasons
guardiola portineria
porter's rooms
casino
recreational building

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ v
alloggiare
to supply with a room or place to sleep in for a time

lodging /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n
allettamento
condition of a plant that has been flattened
alloggio
place to live or lodge

loess /lɜːs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ n
loess
sediment of eolian origin

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
attico soffitta solaio
an attic or similar space

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ v
catapultare
to propel high into the air

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ adj
alto maestoso
high, having great height or stature
nobile
idealistic

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ n
ceppo tronchetto
bulky piece of timber
solcometro
nautical: device for measuring the speed of a vessel
tronco
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches

log in v
registrarsi
gain access to a computer system

loganberry n
mora logan
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
logaritmo
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logarithmic adj
logaritmico
relating to logarithms

logarithmic spiral n
spirale logaritmica
self-similar spiral

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ n
giornale di bordo libro di bordo
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded
libretto di circolazione
record of the ownership of a motor car

logger /ˈlɑːɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ n
boscaiolo taglialegna
worker whose occupation is to harvest trees

loggia n
loggia portico
a roofed, open gallery

logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ n
logica
mathematical study
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness
formal or informal language
logica logica matematica
method of human thought

logical [ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ] [ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
logico
reasonable
in agreement with the principles of logic
of or pertaining to logic

logical fallacy n
errore logico falso ragionamento sofisma
clearly defined error in reasoning

logically adv
logicamente a rigor di logica
in a logical manner

logion /ˈloʊ.dʒi.ən/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
logion
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logismography n
logismografia

logistic /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
logistico
relating to logistics

logistics n
logistica
military procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services

logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ n
logo logotipo
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logogram /ˈlɒɡəɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔːɡəɡɹæm/ n
logogramma
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logograph n
logogramma
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logogriph n
logogrifo
word puzzle with clues in verse

logopedics n
logopedia
study and correction of speech defects

logorrhea /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹiː.ə/ n
logorrea
excessive and often uncontrollable flow of words
excessive talkativeness

logorrheic adj
ciarliero logorroico loquace prolisso verboso
having excessive flow of words

logotype n
legatura
single type two letters, a ligature
logotipo
symbol used by organization, logo

loin /lɔɪn/ n
lombata
cut of meat
lombo
part of the body

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
reni
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ v
gironzolare aggirarsi attardarsi indugiare oziare sostare
to stand about without any aim or purpose

lollipop /lɑ.li.pɑp/ /lɒl.i.pɒp/ n
lecca-lecca
confectionery on a stick

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
solo
having no companion

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
solitudine
condition of being lonely

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ /ˈləʊnli/ adj
solo solitario malinconico
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated
isolato desolato
of place: desolate

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
solitario eremita
one who lacks or avoids company

lonesome /ˈloʊnsəm/ /ˈləʊnsəm/ adj
solitario
unhappy due to being alone

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adj
lungo
having great duration
having much distance from one point to another

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adv
distante
over a great distance
quanto tempo tempo
particular duration

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ v
bramare
to wait, to aspire

long absent, soon forgotten proverb
lontano dagli occhi, lontano dal cuore
love fades away when people are distant

long arm of the law n
braccio della legge
influence or effectiveness of law enforcement

long ball n
lancio lungo verticalizzazione
kick

long for v
bramare
to have desire for; to yearn

long haul adj
a lunga distanza a lungo raggio
travelling a long distance

long in the tooth adj
antiquato in là con gli anni sbiadito
old, aged

long johns n
calzamaglia
garment for bottom half of the body

long jump n
salto in lungo
athletics field event

long live v
evviva viva
prosper

long pepper n
pepe lungo
Piper longum, or its fruit

long s n
esse lunga

long scale n
scala lunga

long time no see interjection
da quanto tempo!
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time

long weekend n
ponte
weekend extended by one or more days off

long-awaited adj
attesissimo
having been awaited for a long time

long-billed adj
beccolungo

long-billed dowitcher n
limnodromo pettorossiccio
Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
gufo comune
Asio otus

long-haired adj
chiomoso
Having long, uncut hair on the head

long-lived /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/ /ˈlɒŋˈlɪvd/ adj
longevo
having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time

long-standing adj
di lunga data di lunga durata di vecchia data
having existed for a long time

long-suffering adj
longanime
having endured discomfort

long-tailed tit n
codibugnolo
bird

long-term adj
a lungo termine
extending over a relatively long time period

long-toed stint n
gambecchio minore
Calidris subminuta

longanimous adj
longanime
long-suffering

longeron n
longarone
thin strip of wood or metal

longevity /lɒŋˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
longevità
the quality of being long-lasting, especially of life

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
bramosia desiderio nostalgia anelito brama voglia
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
longitudine
angular distance
imaginary line through North Pole and South Pole

longitudinal wave n
onda longitudinale
type of wave

longship n
drakar drakkar
type of Viking vessel

longshoreman n
camallo scaricatore di porto
man employed to load and unload ships

loofah n
luffa
tropical vine

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
occhiata aspetto sguardo
action of looking
occhiataccia
facial expression
aspetto
physical appearance

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
cercare
sembrare apparire
to appear, to seem
contare
to expect
guardare affacciarsi
to face
guardare
to try to see

look at v
osservare guardare
guardare
to observe or watch

look before you leap proverb
medita prima di agire non buttarti alla cieca
think before taking action

look down on v
guardare in basso
to regard or treat as inferior

look down one's nose v
guardare dall'alto in basso
To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt

look for v
ricercare cercare
search; seek

look forward to v
aspettarsi attendere con ansia
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look like v
assomigliare rassomigliare somigliare
be similar in appearance, resemble

look out v
fare attenzione stare attento
to be vigilant and aware
affacciarsi
to look from within to the outside

look over v
esaminare
to scan-read and check

look the other way v
chiudere un occhio fare finta di nulla guardare dall'altra parte lasciare correre
to ignore something wrong

look the part v
physique du rôle
appear suitable for a particular kind of work

look up v
cercare
to obtain information about something from a text source

look who's talking phraseologicalUnit
senti chi parla

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
sosia
person physically resembling another person

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
telaio
weaving frame
incombere
impend, threaten, hang over

loon /ˈluːn/ n
fannullone matto scemo stolto
a crazy person
gavia strolaga svasso tuffetto
bird of order Gaviiformes

loop /luːp/ n
cappio laccio
cerchio della morte giro della morte
aircraft maneuver
anello
complete circuit for an electric current
riccio
endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition
spirale
loop-shaped intrauterine device
ciclo blocco iterativo iterazione
programmed sequence of instructions
passante
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
scappatoia cavillo paralogismo pretesto sofisma sottigliezza
method of escape
feritoia
slit in a castle wall

loose /luːs/ adj
sciolto
not fixed tightly
sciolto sfuso
not packaged

loose /luːs/ v
disfare
to unfasten

loose cannon n
mina vagante
unpredictable person

loose change n
monetine spiccioli
coins kept in one's pocket or bag

loose-tongued adj
linguacciuto
garrulous, gossipy

loosely /ˈluːsli/ adv
allentato
not tightly

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
allentare
to make less tight

loosen the purse strings v
allentare i cordoni della borsa
to increase or allow to increase spending

loot /luːt/ n
bottino maltolto
money
bottino saccheggio sacco
the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband

loot /luːt/ v
depredare saccheggiare fare man bassa predare
to steal from

looting n
sciacallaggio
act of looting

lope /loʊp/ /ləʊp/ v
procedere a lunghi salti
to travel an easy pace with long strides

loppers n
troncarami
pruning shears with long handles

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
loquace
talkative, chatty

loquacity n
loquacità
talkativeness

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ n
nespola
fruit
nespolo
tree

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
signore
aristocrat
property owner
ruler, one having mastery over others
castellano
master of a household
nobildonna nobile nobiluomo
titled nobleman

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ v
dominare governare
to lord over

lord it over v
darsi delle arie
(idiomatic, transitive) To behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to

lordship /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ n
signoria
seigniory, domain, territory ruled by a lord
il Signore
title

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ n
fassamano occhialetto occhialino
an opera glass with a handle

lose /luːz/ v
perdere
(transitive) fail to win
fail to be the winner
have (somebody of one's kin) die
shed (weight)
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer
perdere smarrire
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability

lose heart v
abbattersi accasciarsi disperarsi scoraggiarsi sfiduciarsi
to despair

lose it v
perdere le staffe
to lose one's temper

lose one's head /luːz wʌnz hɛd/ v
perdere la testa
behave irrationally or lose self-control

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
andare fuori di testa arrabbiarsi non vederci più dalla rabbia perdere la calma perdere la pazienza perdere le staffe
to be explosively angry

lose patience v
spazientirsi uscire dai gangheri

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ n
sfigato
contemptible or unfashionable person
perdente
person who fails to win
fallito sfigato
person who is frequently unsuccessful in life

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
lutto perdita
grief caused by losing someone or something
perdita
the result of no longer possessing something
financial: the sum lost on balance
defeat

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
articolo civetta
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ adj
perso smarrito
in an unknown location
perso
unable to find one's way

lost and found n
oggetti smarriti
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners

lost wax n
cera perduta
method of casting using wax

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
gruppo insieme quantità
number of things taken collectively
destino
that which happens without human design or forethought

lotic adj
lotico
living in flowing water; adapted to life in flowing water

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ n
lozione
ointment that one rubs on the skin

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ n
lotteria
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance

lottery ticket n
biglietto biglietto della lotteria
slip of paper drawn in a lottery

lotto n
lotto
lottery

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ n
loto
plant of the genus Nelumbo

lotus eater n
lotofago

loud /laʊd/ adj
rumoroso forte
noisy
forte alto
of a sound

loud and clear adv
forte e chiaro
in a clear and easily understandable manner

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adv
forte a voce alta
in a loud manner

loudmouth n
linguacciuto
one who talks too much or too loudly

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
altoparlante
transducer

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ n
luigi d'oro
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

lounge /laʊndʒ/ n
piano-bar veranda
establishment
salotto
living room
sala d'aspetto sala d'attesa
waiting room

lounge /laʊndʒ/ v
bighellare bighellonare ciondolare oziare poltrire stare a pancia all'aria
to relax

lounger n
lettino lettino da spiaggia
chair

louse /laʊs/ n
pidocchio
insect

lousy /laʊ.zi/ adj
pidocchioso
Infested with lice
schifoso
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
bifolco goffo maldestro zotico
bumpkin
cafone tanghero villano zoticone
troublemaker

louvar n
luvaro pesce imperatore
Luvarus imperialis

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ n
feritoia
a slatted opening in a wall, door or window
a system of slits for ventilation
a ventilating turret or lantern

lovage /ˈlʌvədʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/ n
levistico sedano di montagna
a Mediterranean herb

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ n
amore
strong affection
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
zero
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ v
fare l'amore amare
(euphemistic): to have sex with
amare adorare voler bene
be strongly inclined towards doing
amare volere bene
have a strong affection for

love affair n
affare di cuore avventura legame sentimentale relazione amorosa storia tresca
adulterous relationship
passione predisposizione
fondness

love at first sight n
amore a prima vista colpo di fulmine
an instantaneous attraction

love bite n
succhiotto
swelling on the skin

love child n
figlio illegittimo
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents

love handle n
maniglie dell'amore maniglie di venere
protruding area of fat on the side of the body

love is blind proverb
l'amore è cieco
proverb

love letter n
lettera d'amore
letter about the author's love

love seat n
divano divano a due posti sofà
A sofa for two people

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ n
triangolo amoroso
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third

love-hate adj
odiosamato

love-in-a-mist n
fanciullaccia
Nigella damascena

love-lies-bleeding n
amaranto kiwicha
plant

lovebird n
inseparabile
a parrot of the genus Agapornis
piccioncino piccioncina piccioncini
an affectionate couple (or a person thereof)

loveliness /ˈlʌvlinəs/ n
amenità
property of being lovely

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
amante
sexual partner
one who loves another person
person who loves something

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adj
basso
in a position comparatively close to the ground
small in height
not high in amount or quantity

low tide n
bassa marea
the tide at its lowest level

low-pitched adj
grave
having a low pitch

lower /ˈlaʊə/ /ˈlaʊɚ/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ v
abbassare
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail
reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of, as temperature

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
minuscoli
lower case / lowercase (as a collective noun) or lower case letters (in the plural)

lower house n
camera bassa
part of a parliament

lower lip n
labbro inferiore

lowerable adj
abbassabile
that can be lowered

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
minuscolo
in lower case

lox /lɑks/ n
salmone affumicato

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
leale fedele ligio
firm in allegiance to a person or institution

loyalist /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ n
lealista
a person who is loyal to a cause

loyalization n
fidelizzazione
The process or result of loyalizing

loyalize v
fidelizzare
make someone loyal to a cause

loyally adv
lealmente
in a loyal manner

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ n
lealtà
the state of being loyal; fidelity
faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation

lozenge /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ n
pastiglia
medicated sweet
losanga rombo
rhombus

lubricant n
lubrificante
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
lubrificare
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /lubɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
lubrificazione
the application of lubricants

lucid /ˈl(j)uːsɪd/ adj
lucido

lucidly /ˈluːsɪdli/ adv
lucidamente
in a lucid manner

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ n
fortuna
something that happens to someone by chance

luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
meno male fortunatamente
in a lucky manner

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
fortunato fortunata
being good by chance
fortunato
of people, having good fortune

lucky charm n
portafortuna talismano amuleto
object kept for good luck

lucky dip n
estrazione lotteria pesca pesca a sorpresa pesca di beneficenza pesca miracolosa
game with prizes in container

lucrative adj
profittevole redditizio remunerativo
producing a surplus; profitable

lucubration n
elucubrazione cogitazione meditazione ponderazione riflessione
intense and prolonged study or meditation

lucumo n
lucumone

ludicrous /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
ridicolo
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny

luff /lʌf/ n
inferitura
vertical edge of a sail

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
bagagli
traveller's containers

luggage rack n
portapacchi
rack attached to a car

lugsail n
vela aurica aurica
sail

lugubrious /ləˈɡ(j)uːbɹi.əs/ adj
lugubre
gloomy

lukewarm /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
tiepido tiepida
temperature
not very enthusiastic

lull /lʌl/ n
pausa calma intervallo quiete sosta
a period of rest
bonaccia calma calma piatta calmeria stasi
a period without waves or wind.

lull /lʌl/ v
fare addormentare fare la ninna nanna indurre al sonno
to cause to rest

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
ninna nanna
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
lombaggine
lumbar-region backache

lumbar /ˈlʌm.bɑɹ/ /ˈlʌm.bɑː/ adj
lombare
related to the lower back or loin

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
legname
wood as building material

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ v
arrancare
To move clumsily and heavily.

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
boscaiolo
person who fells trees

lumenal adj
del lume
Relating to the cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ

luminescence /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/ n
luminescenza
emission

luminescent /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)nt/ adj
luminescente
emitting light by luminescence

luminiferous adj
luminifero

luminol n
luminol
chemical that exhibits blue chemiluminescence

luminosity n
luminosità
state of being luminous
rate at which a star radiates energy
ratio of luminous to radiant flux

luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ adj
luminoso
emitting light; glowing brightly

lump /lʌmp/ n
cucchiaino forfait zolla zolletta
small, shaped mass of sugar
gnocco gonfiore
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group

lump sum n
forfettario
large one-time payment

lump together v
raggruppare
to put items together

lumpsucker n
ciclottero lompo
scorpaeniform fish

lunacy /ˈluː.nə.si / n
pazzia
state of being mad

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
lunare
of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon

lunar eclipse n
eclisse lunare eclissi lunare
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon

lunar phase n
fase lunare
any one of the aspects presented by the moon

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
demente
insane person

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ n
pranzo seconda colazione
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ v
pranzare
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
pacco
male genitals enclosed in clothing

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
polmone
organ that extracts oxygen from the air

lung cancer n
carcinoma del polmone
cancer of the lung(s)

lunge /lʌndʒ/ n
affondo
exercise
affondo allungo
sudden movement

lunge /lʌndʒ/ v
far girare il cavallo legato con lunga cavezza al palo
to work a horse in a circle around a handler

lungeing cavesson n
capezzone
halter

lungfish n
dipnoo pesce polmonato
air-breathing fish of the class Dipnoi

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
lupino
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae
a lupine bean

lupus /ˈluːpəs/ n
lupus
autoimmune disease

lurch n
barcollio imbardata sbilanciamento
sudden or unsteady movement

lurch v
barcollare
to make a sudden, unsteady movement

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ n
esca
artificial fishing bait
tentazione attrattiva attrazione esca lusinga richiamo
tempting or attractive object

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ v
adescare ammaliare incantare sedurre tentare
to entice

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
livido
ghastly, pale or wan in appearance

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
acquattarsi appostarsi celarsi
to remain concealed in order to ambush

luser /ˈluː.zə(ɹ)/ n
utonta utonto
incompetent computer user

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
lussureggiante rigogliosa rigoglioso
dense, teeming with life

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alcolista alcolizzato beone spugna ubriaco ubriacone
alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
lussuria
delightful cause of joy, pleasure
general want or longing
lussuria libidine libido
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ n
lustro
refinement, polish or quality

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ adj
lussurioso libidinoso
full of lust

lustfully adv
libidinosamente lussuriosamente
in a lustful manner

lustration n
lustrismo
restoration of credibility to a government by the purging earlier perpetrators

lustrum /ˈlʌstɹəm/ n
lustro quinquennio lustra
period of five years

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
liuto
stringed instrument

luteal adj
luteale luteo
of the corpus luteum

luteal phase n
fase luteale
part of the menstrual cycle

lutein n
luteina
yellow carotenoid pigment

luteinizing adj
luteinizzante
causing development of the corpus luteum

luteinizing hormone n
ormone luteinizzante
hormone

lutenist n
liutista
one who plays the lute

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutezio
chemical element with atomic number of 71

lutherie /ˈluːtəɹi/ n
liuteria
craft

luthier /ˈluː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/ n
liutaio
a person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instrument

lutist n
liutista
one who plays the lute

lutropin n
lutropina
luteinizing hormone

lux n
lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxuriant adj
lussureggiante rigoglioso
abundant in growth or detail

luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
lussuoso
being very fine and comfortable
lussurioso
enjoying pleasures of luxury

luxuriously adv
lussuosamente
in an expensive or indulgent manner

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
lusso
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
something very pleasant but not really needed in life

lychee /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ /ˈlitʃiː/ n
litchi
fruit
tree

lye /laɪ/ n
cenerata liscivia ranno
caustic alkaline solution
idrossido di sodio soda caustica
potassium or sodium hydroxide

lymph /lɪmf/ n
linfa
the fluid carried by the lymphatic system

lymph node n
linfonodo
filtrating oval bodies of the lymphatic system

lymphatic adj
linfatico
pertaining to lymph or lymphatic system

lymphocyte n
linfocita linfocito
type of white blood cell

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ n
linfoma
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue

lynching /lɪntʃɪŋ/ n
linciaggio
execution of a person without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
lince
wild cat

lyo- prefix
lio-

lyophilize v
liofilizzare
freeze-dry

lyophobic adj
liofobo
having no affinity for the dispersion medium

lyre /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lira
stringed musical instrument

lyric poetry n
lirica
lyric poetry

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
testo lirica parole
the words to a song

lysine n
lisina
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ n
lisosoma
digestive organelle

mRNA n
mRNA
messenger RNA

ma n
mamma
colloquial form of mother

macarism n
macarismo
all senses

macaroni /ma.kəˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
maccheroni
type of pasta

macaroni penguin n
pinguino macaroni
Eudyptes chrysolophus

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ adj
imbastardito
jumbled
maccheronico
written in a mixture of languages

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ n
maccheronata
macaronic work

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
amaretto
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough

macaw /məˈkɑː/ /məˈkɔː/ n
ara
various parrots

macchia /mæk.ɪa/ n
macchia
shrubland biota

macchiato n
macchiato
type of coffee

mace /meɪs/ n
mazza
ceremonial form of this weapon
mazza mazza d'armi
weapon
macis
a spice

macerate /ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈmæs.ə.ɹɪt/ v
macerare
to soften or separate by immersion in a liquid

maceration /mæsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
maceramento
act or process of macerating

macerator /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
maceratore
a machine that reduces solids to small pieces

machete /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
machete macete
a sword-like tool

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ n
piombatoia caditoia
opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ n
complotto macchinazione
act of machinating
macchinazione complotto cospirazione intrigo tiro mancino
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

machine /məˈʃin/ n
macchina
a person who is very proficient
group that controls an organization
macchina meccanismo
mechanical or electrical device

machine gun n
mitragliatrice
type of firearm

machine language n
linguaggio macchina codice macchina
set of instructions for a computer

machine learning n
apprendimento automatico
field of study

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ n
macchina utensile
tool used for machining

machine translation n
traduzione automatica
act of translating something by means of a machine

machine-gunner n
mitragliere
someone who uses a machine gun

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
macchinario

machismo /mɑːˈtʃiz.moʊ/ /məˈkɪz.məʊ/ n
machismo maschilismo gallismo
exaggerated masculinity

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ adj
macho
manly, tough

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ n
macho
macho person

macho man n
duro maschiaccio
masculine man

mackerel /ˈmækɹəl/ n
sgombro sgombero scombro
edible fish

macramé /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ n
macramè
textile

macroanalysis n
macroanalisi
analysis in which the size of the sample is of the order of grams

macrobiotic adj
macrobiotico
diet

macrobiotics /ˌmæk.ɹəʊˈbaɪ.ɒt.ɪks/ /ˌmækɹoʊˌbaɪˈɑtəks/ n
macrobiotica
art of prolonging life

macrocephalic adj
macrocefalo
having an abnormally large head

macrocephaly n
macrocefalia
a condition in which the head is abnormally large

macrocheilia n
macrocheilia macrochilia
medical condition

macroclimate n
macroclima
climate of a relatively large geographic area

macrocrystalline adj
macrocristallino
having crystals that are visible without the use of magnification

macrocyte n
macrocita macrocito
unusually large red blood cell

macrocytosis n
macrocitosi
presence of macrocytes in the blood

macrodontia n
macrodontia
condition of having very large teeth

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
macroeconomico
relating to macroeconomics

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
macroeconomia
study of the entire economy

macroelement n
macroelemento
element for which the human body has a daily requirement of greater than 100mg

macroesthesia n
macroestesia
perception that objects are larger than they really are

macrogamete n
macrogamete
larger of a pair of conjugating gametes

macroglobulin n
macroglobulina
plasma globulin of high molecular weight

macroglossia n
macroglossia
enlargement of the tongue

macrography n
macrografia

macroinstruction n
macroistruzione
macro

macrolide n
macrolide

macrometeorology n
macrometeorologia
study of the large-scale behaviour of the atmosphere

macromolecular adj
macromolecolare
of or relating to a macromolecule

macromolecule n
macromolecola
large molecule

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
macron
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark

macrophage n
macrofago
type of white blood cell

macrophagous adj
macrofago
that feeds on large prey

macrophotography n
macrofotografia
close-up photography

macrophyllous adj
macrofillo
having long or large leaves

macrophyte /ˈmakɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈmækɹəˌfaɪt/ n
macrofita
macroscopic plant

macropod n
macropodide
marsupial

macroprogramming n
macroprogrammazione
creation of macros and macroinstructions

macroregional adj
macroregionale
pertaining to a macroregion

macroscopic adj
macroscopico
visible to the unassisted eye

macroseism n
macrosisma
severe earthquake

macrosmatic /ˌmæk.ɹɒzˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
macrosmatico
having a good sense of smell

macrosociology n
macrosociologia
subdiscipline of sociology

macrospore n
macrospora
specially large spore

macrostructure n
macrostruttura
gross structure
metallurgy

macrosystem n
macrosistema
programming system

macrovascular adj
macrovascolare
of or pertaining to the larger blood vessels

macula n
macula
anatomy: yellow spot near the center of retina
large blot or splotch

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ adj
pazzo matto folle insano
insane (adj.)

mad as a hatter /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætə/ /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætɚ/ adj
fuori come un balcone fuori di testa
demented or crazy

madam /ˈmæd.əm/ n
padrona di casa
mistress of a household
signora
polite term of address to a woman
madama
woman who manages a brothel

madden /ˈmædən/ v
infuriare urtare
make angry
stregare
make insane

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ n
rosso di robbia
colour
alizarina
dye
garanza robbia
plant
robbia
root

made in China adj
fatto in Cina
manufactured in the PRC

made-up adj
truccato
changed by cosmetics
falso inventato
invented, fabricated

madeleine /ˈmadəleɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ n
maddalena madeleine
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell

madhouse n
manicomio
insane asylum
gabbia di matti manicomio
place resembling an insane asylum

madly /ˈmædli/ adv
follemente
in a mad manner

madman n
matto pazzo
An insane man

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
follia insanità pazzia
follia pazzia
insanity

madrasah n
madrasa
school for Islamic theology

madrigal /ˈmædɹɪɡəl/ n
madrigale
either musical sense

madwoman n
matta pazza
a woman who is insane

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstɹəm/ n
maelstrom voragine vortice
large whirlpool

maestro /ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ n
maestra maestro
master in some art

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
mafia
a crime syndicate

magazine /mæɡəˈzin/ /mæɡəˈziːn/ n
caricatore
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing
ammunition storehouse
rivista periodico pubblicazione rivista illustrata
periodical

mage /meɪdʒ/ n
magio
magician, wizard or sorcerer

magenta /məˈdʒɛntə/ adj
magenta
colour

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
verme baco larva
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter
verme
worthless person

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ adj
magico

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ n
magia
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.
something spectacular or wonderful
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural

magic bullet n
panacea
a remedy

magic lantern n
lanterna magica
early form of slide projector

magic mushroom n
fungo allucinogeno
mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects

magic wand n
bacchetta magica
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɜːd/ /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɝd/ n
parola magica parolina magica
the word "please" or "thanks"
formula magica
word with magical effect

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/ n
mago maga
mago stregone
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic

magistrate /ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/ n
magistrato
judicial officer

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
magma
molten matter

magmatic /maɡˈmatɪk/ adj
magmatico
of, related to, or produced by magma

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
magnanimo
noble and generous in spirit

magnanimously adv
magnanimamente
in a magnanimous manner

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ n
magnate
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.

magnesia /ˌmæɡˈniʒə/ n
magnesia
magnesium oxide

magnesian adj
magnesiaco
containing magnesia

magnesite n
magnesite
a form of magnesium carbonate, O₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnesio
chemical element

magnesium oxide n
ossido di magnesio
white powder

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ n
magnete calamita
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism

magnetar n
magnetar
pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
magnetico magnetica
having the properties a magnet
magnetico
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
determined by earth's magnetic fields
having an extraordinary ability to attract

magnetic compass n
bussola magnetica
instrument

magnetic field n
campo magnetico
a field of magnetic force

magnetic levitation n
levitazione magnetica
method of supporting objects

magnetic moment n
momento magnetico
magnetic moment

magnetic monopole n
monopolo magnetico

magnetic tape n
nastro magnetico
acrylic tape used for recording data

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
magnetismo
the property of being magnetic

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
magnetite
a mineral

magnetize v
magnetizzare
to attract

magnetochemistry n
magnetochimica
branch of chemistry that studies the effect of magnetic field

magnetoelasticity n
magnetoelasticità
condition of being magnetoelastic

magnetoencephalography n
magnetoencefalografia
technique

magnetohydrodynamics n
magnetofluidodinamica magnetoidrodinamica
the study of the interaction of electrically conducting fluids with magnetic fields; as in the Earth's core

magnetometer /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/ n
magnetometro
instrument

magnetomotive adj
magnetomotrice
capable of producing magnetic flux

magnetooptics n
magnetoottica
branch of physics

magnetosphere n
magnetosfera
region around a planet

magnetostriction n
magnetostrizione
change of a ferromagnetic material when magnetized

magnification /ˌmæɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
magnificazione
act of magnifying
ingrandimento
apparent enlargement

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
magnifico
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnificently adv
magnificamente
in a magnificent manner

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
amplificare ingigantire ingrandire
to make larger

magnifying glass n
lente d'ingrandimento
instrument

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
magnitudine
apparent brighness of a star
magnitudo
energy of earthquake
module
of a vector
magnitudine vastità
size, etc.

magnocellular adj
magnocellulare
having large cells

magnolia /ˌmæɡˈnoʊ.li.ə/ n
magnolia
tree
flower

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
gazza
bird of genus Pica

mahi-mahi n
lampuga
large food and game fish

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
mogano
wood
tropical tree

maid /meɪd/ n
cameriera
female servant or cleaner
signorina
young female

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
signorina vergine
pulzella ragazza
unmarried young female

maiden name n
nome da nubile nome da ragazza
married woman's original last name

maiden voyage n
viaggio inaugurale
first trip of a vessel

maidenhair /ˈmeɪdənhɛː/ n
capelvenere
fern

maidenly adj
virgineo
of or pertaining to a maiden

mail /meɪ̯l/ n
e-mail mail posta elettronica
electronic mail
poste
organisation
posta
postal delivery system
parcels and letters
cotta cotta di maglia maglia
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪ̯l/ v
inviare impostare
to send via the post

mailbox n
buca delle lettere casella postale
box into which mail is put

mailing list n
mailing list
collection of names and addresses

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mən/ n
postino
post office employee

mailplane n
aereo postale
aircraft that delivers mail

maim /meɪm/ v
menomare mutilare
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body

main /meɪn/ adj
principale
chief, most important, or principal in extent, etc.

main course n
portata principale
main dish of a meal

main diagonal n
diagonale principale
diagonal line of a matrix

mainland /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/ n
continente
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
Cina continentale
area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
principalmente
chiefly; for the most part

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ n
albero maestro
mainmast

mainsail n
randa vela maestra
largest sail on a sailing vessel

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
pilastro base
chief support

mainstream adj
comune conformista convenzionale corrente flusso mediatico predominante prestabilito
used or accepted broadly; common, usual or conventional

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v
mantenere
to keep up

maintainability n
manutenibilità
ease with which something can be maintained

maintainable adj
mantenibile sostenibile

maintainer /meɪnˈteɪnə/ n
manutentore
a person who does maintenance work
responsabile
someone who keeps or upholds something

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n
manutenzione
keeping a machine or system in service
mantenimento
process of keeping an organism alive

maize /meɪz/ n
mais granturco granoturco
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

majestic /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ adj
maestoso
having splendor or royalty

majesty /ˈmædʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmædʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
maestà
the quality of being impressive and great

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ adj
maggiore
music: of a scale that follows the pattern: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone
music: being the larger of two intervals denoted by the same ordinal number

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ n
maggiore
military rank
maggiorenne
person of legal age

major arcana n
arcani maggiori trionfi
Tarot cards

major third n
terza maggiore
interval of four semitones

majorant /ˈmeɪ.dʒəɹ.ənt/ n
maggiorante
function that dominates others

majordomo /ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈdəʊ.məʊ/ /ˌmeɪ.dʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ n
maggiordomo
head servant

majority /məd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ n
maggiore età
legal adulthood
maggioranza
more than half
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes

make /meɪk/ n
marca
brand }}

make /meɪk/ v
rendere fare
to cause to be
fare
to construct
to cause to do
to create
to bring into success
to indicate or suggest to be
to produce

make a fool of v
fare una figuraccia
To cause (someone) to seem foolish

make a killing v
fare una fortuna sbancare
to win or earn a large amount of money

make a living v
guadagnarsi da vivere
earn enough income

make a mountain out of a molehill v
fare di una mosca un elefante
to treat a problem as greater than it is

make a name for oneself v
affermarsi sfondare
to gain fame

make a show of oneself v
dare spettacolo di sé farsi ridere dietro
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a silk purse of a sow's ear v
cavar sangue da una rapa cavare sangue da una rapa
to produce something refined, from something which is unrefined

make a spectacle of oneself v
dare spettacolo di sé farsi ridere dietro
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a virtue of necessity v
fare di necessità virtù
to make the best of a difficult situation

make amends v
dare soddisfazione
to repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress

make an effort v
sforzarsi fare uno sforzo
to try; to work towards a goal

make an exhibition of oneself v
dare spettacolo rendersi ridicolo
to embarrass oneself in public

make do v
arrangiarsi far funzionare farcela
to get by (with)

make ends meet v
sbarcare il lunario arrivare a fine mese arrotondare lo stipendio far quadrare i conti
get by financially

make fun of v
burlare sbeffeggiare
tease, ridicule

make haste v
affrettarsi
to rush

make hay while the sun shines v
batti il ferro finché è caldo
act while an opportunity exists

make head or tail of v
venirne a capo
understand even minimally

make it v
affermarsi farcela sfondare spuntarla
to become famous and successful
farsela
to have sexual intercourse
arrivare farcela raggiungere
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time
sopravvivere
to survive, to live through something

make it up to v
ricambiare
return someone a previous good deed

make light of v
infischiarsene minimizzare
regard without due seriousness

make love v
fare l'amore
to engage in sexual intercourse

make news v
fare notizia
be published in the news media

make one's bed and lie in it v
hai voluto la bicicletta e adesso pedala hai voluto la bicicletta? adesso pedala
to create a difficult situation and endure unpleasant consequences

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
limonare pomiciare

make sense v
avere senso
be coherent
capire dare un senso decifrare
decipher, understand

make shift v
improvvisare ingegnarsi
contrive, find a way through difficulty

make sure v
accertarsi assicurarsi sincerarsi verificare
to verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution

make the bed v
rifare il letto
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly

make up v
truccarsi
to apply cosmetics or makeup
recuperare
to compensate, fill in or catch up
comporsi
to constitute
fabbricare immaginarsi improvvisare inventare mettere su rimediare
to invent, imagine, or concoct
conciliarsi fare pace
to resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight

make up one's mind v
decidersi
to decide, to reach a conclusion

make way v
fare largo fare passare fare strada pista!
to give place or step aside

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
faccia come se fosse a casa sua fai come se fossi a casa tua fate come se foste a casa vostra

make-up artist n
truccatrice truccatore
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions

makeover n
riconversione
a major change in use or appearance

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
facitore fattore
one who makes

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
provvisorio arraffazzonato di fortuna improvvisato
made to work or suffice

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ n
improvvisazione ripiego
temporary substitution

makeup n
trucco make-up
cosmetics

malachite /ˈmæləkaɪt/ n
malachite
mineral

malacology n
malacologia
study of molluscs

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
malattia
a disease, illness, or other health disorder

malaise /mæˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
malessere
bodily feeling

malanga n
malanga
Xanthostoma plant

malarkey /məˈlɑɹ.ki/ /məˈlɑː.ki/ n
balla cazzata fandonia
nonsense; rubbish

male /meɪl/ adj
maschile maschio
maschio maschile
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it
maschio
having an external plug

male /meɪl/ n
maschio
animal of masculine sex
human of masculine sex or gender

male chauvinism n
maschilismo
belief in the innate superiority of men over women

male chauvinistic adj
maschilista
of or pertaining to male chauvinism or male chauvinists

malefactor /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/ n
malfattore
evildoer

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ adj
malefico maligno
harmful or evil in intent or effect

malevolence n
malevolenza
hostile feeling and attitude

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
malintenzionato
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
malfunzionamento
failure to function
faulty functioning

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
malizia cattiveria malanimo malignità
intention to harm

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
cattivo doloso malevole malizioso
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
maligno malevolo
harmful, malevolent, injurious
maligno
tending to produce death

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
anatra selvatica germano reale
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos

malleable /ˈmæli.əbəl/ adj
malleabile
able to be hammered into thin sheets
malleabile forgiabile
liable to change

malleolar /maˈliː.əl.ə/ /məˈliː.əl.ɚ/ adj
malleolare
of or relating to the malleolus

malleolus /maˈliː.əl.əs/ /məˈliː.əl.əs/ n
malleolo
bony prominence in ankle joint

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
mazza da croquet
instrument for playing croquet
maglio mazzetta
small maul

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
malva
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae

malmsey /ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ /ˈmɑːmzɪ/ n
malvasia
wine made from malvasia

malnutrition n
denutrizione
lack of adequate nourishment

malposition n
distopia
abnormal position of an organ

malt /mɑlt/ n
malto
sprouted grain used in brewing

malt /mɑlt/ v
maltare
to convert grain into malt

malt vinegar n
aceto di malto

malt whisky n
whisky di malto
whisky made from malted barley

malthouse n
malteria
plant

malting n
maltazione
process

maltose n
maltosio
the disaccharide C12H22O11

maltotriose n
maltotrioso
maltooligosaccharide

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
maltrattamento
cruel or harmful treatment

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ n
malvasia
grapevine used to make malmsey

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
software dannoso malware
software developed to cause harm to a computer system

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
mambo
Latin American music genre

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
mammifero
animal of the class Mammalia

mammalian /məˈmeɪl.jən/ adj
mammifero
of, or pertaining to, mammals

mammary /ˈmæməɹi/ adj
mammario
of or relating to mamma

mammary gland n
ghiandola mammaria
milk-secreting gland

mammography n
mammografia
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
mammut
elephant-like mammal

mamzer n
mamzer
person of illegitimate birth

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] interjection
cavolo ragazzi
an interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] n
uomo
adult male human
uomo umano essere umano
human
pedina
piece in board games

man of few words n
uomo di poche parole
man who doesn't speak much

man of the world n
uomo di mondo
worldly man

man overboard interjection
un uomo in mare uomo in mare
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side

man-eater n
mangiauomini
woman

man-of-war /man.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /mæn.ə(v)ˈwɔɹ/ /mɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ n
nave da guerra
armed naval vessel

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ n
manette
shackle for the wrist

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
maneggiare
dirigere
to direct or be in charge
riuscire
to succeed at an attempt

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
maneggevole maneggiabile forgiabile gestibile malleabile manovrabile
capable of being managed

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ n
gestione direzione amministrazione
administration; the process or practice of managing
dirigenza
the executives of an organisation

manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/ n
direttore direttrice gerente manager
impresario
administrator, for a singer or group
gestore
in computer software
direttore capo gestore responsabile
person whose job is to manage something

managerial adj
manageriale
involving management-like duties

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
lamantino manato
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae

mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarino
Chinese Imperial bureaucrat

mandarin collar n
colletto alla coreana
short unfolded stand-up collar on a shirt or jacket

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
anatra mandarina
bird

mandarin orange n
mandarino
fruit
tree

mandarinate n
mandarinato
all senses

mandate /ˈmæn.deɪt/ n
mandato
official command

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
obbligatorio necessario richiesto
obligatory

mandelic adj
mandelico

mandelic acid n
acido mandelico
2-phenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid

mandibular adj
mandibolare
of or pertaining to the mandible

mandibulotomy n
mandibulotomia

mandocello n
mandoloncello
string instrument

mandola n
mandola
musical instrument

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
mandolino
musical instrument

mandolinist n
mandolinista
one who plays the mandolin

mandrake n
mandragora
botany

mandrel /ˈmæn.dɹəl/ n
allargatubi
object used as an aid for shaping a material

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
mandrillo
Mandrillus sphinx

mane /meɪn/ n
chioma criniera
criniera
longer hair growth around head of male lions
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse

maned wolf n
crisocione
Chrysocyon brachyurus

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
manovra
a large training exercise of military troops
a movement, often one performed with difficulty

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
manovrare
to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position

maneuverable adj
manovrabile
able to be maneuvered

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ n
manga
comic originated in Japan
comic done in Japanese style

mangaka n
mangaka
a professional manga or anime artist

manganese /ˈmæŋɡəniz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ n
manganese
chemical element

manganin n
manganina
manganin

mange /meɪndʒ/ n
rogna scabbia
skin disease

manger /ˈmeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
mangiatoia
trough for animals to eat from

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ n
mangano
a hand-operated device with rollers for wringing laundry

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
dilaniare maciullare
to change, mutilate or disfigure

mangler n
manganatore manganatrice
person who mangles laundry

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ n
mango
fruit
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
mangostano
fruit

mangy /ˈmeɪndʒi/ adj
rognoso scabbioso
afflicted with mange

manhole /mænhəʊl/ n
tombino
a hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations

manhood /ˈmænhʊd/ n
mascolinità
state of being a man as distinguished from a child or a woman.

manhunt n
caccia all'uomo
organized search

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
mania
violent derangement
excessive desire

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
maniaco
insane person
fanatic, obsessive

maniacal /məˈnaɪək(ə)l/ adj
maniacale maniaco
like a maniac

maniacality n
maniacalità
condition of being maniacal

manic depression n
sindrome maniaco-depressiva
bipolar disorder

manifestation /ˌmanɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
manifestazione
the act or process of becoming manifest

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.to(ʊ)/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
manifesto
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ adj
manifesto
exhibited at diverse times or in various ways
molteplice multiforme
various in kind or quality

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ n
varietà
locally Euclidean space
collettore
pipe fitting

maniple /ˈmænɪpəl/ n
manipolo
division of the Roman army

manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ v
manipolare
handle and move a body part
move with the hands
manipolare plagiare
influence or manage

manipulation /mə.nɪ.pju.leɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/ n
manipolazione
practice of manipulating
devious management

manism /ˈmɑːnɪzəm/ n
manismo

manist n
manista

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
umanità
human race

manliness n
mascolinità virilità
similarity to man

manna /ˈmænə/ n
manna
food

manna ash n
albero della manna frassino da manna orniello orno
Fraxinus ornis

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
manichino
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
maniera modo
way of performing or effecting; method or style

mannerism n
affettazione

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
comportamento educazione etichetta maniera modi
etiquette

mannitol n
mannitolo
alcohol

mannose n
mannosio
monosaccharide aldohexose

manoeuvrability n
manovrabilità
quality of being manoeuvrable

manometer /məˈnɑmədəɹ/ /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ n
manometro
instrument to measure pressure

manor /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
signoria
feudal district
tenuta
landed estate

manpower n
forza lavoro manodopera
power exerted by a single person

mansard n
mansarda
upper storey

manse /mæns/ n
canonica presbiterio
house inhabited by the minister of a parish

manslaughter n
omicidio colposo
act of killing unlawfully

mansuetude /mænˈsuət(j)ud/ /ˈman.swɪ.tjuːd/ n
mansuetudine
gentleness, meekness

mantis n
mantide
any of various large insects of the order Mantodea

mantis shrimp n
canocchia
stomatopod

mantissa n
mantissa
part of a logarithm after the decimal point

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ n
mantello
geology: layer of the Earth
zoology: body wall of a mollusc
clothing like an open robe or cloak
reticella
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp

mantling n
lambrecchini svolazzi
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ n
mantra ritornello
a slogan or phrase often repeated

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ adj
manuale
performed with the hands

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ n
manuale guida libretto delle istruzioni
handbook or booklet that instructs

manually adv
manualmente
by hand

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ v
fabbricare
to make things

manul n
gatto delle steppe gatto di Pallas manul
Otocolobus manul

manumit /mænjʊˈmɪt/ v
emancipare affrancare liberare
to free one's slave

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
letame stallatico
excrement

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ adj
manoscritto
handwritten, or by extension typewritten

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ n
manoscritto
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication
book, composition or any other document, written by hand

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
molti un gran numero di
an indefinite large number of

many hands make light work proverb
l'unione fa la forza
a large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily

many thanks interjection
grazie mille grazie molte grazie tante molte grazie tante grazie
many thanks

manège n
maneggio
school

map /mæp/ n
mappa carta carta geografica
visual representation of an area

map /mæp/ v
mappare
to create a visual representation of a territory

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
acero loppio
tree of the Acer genus

maple syrup n
sciroppo d'acero
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

marabou n
cicogna gozzuta
large wading bird native to Africa

marabout /ˈmaɹəbuːt/ n
marabutto
holy man
tomb

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
marasma
wasting disease

marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ n
maratona
road race
any extended or sustained activity

marathoner /ˈmæ.ɹæ.θən.ə(ɹ)/ n
maratoneta
someone who participates in marathons and other long-distance races

marauder n
predone
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ n
marmo
crystalline limestone
biglia pallina
spherical ball

marble cake n
torta marmorizzata
cake with two or more colours

marbled adj
marmorizzato
resembling marble

marbles n
marmi
game

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
cinghialetto
young wild boar

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
marcia
formal, rhythmic way of walking
song in the genre of music written for marching
political rally or parade
steady forward movement or progression
marca
region at a frontier governed by a marquess
border region

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marciare
walk with long, regular strides

marchioness /ˈmɑɹʃənɨs/ n
marchesa
wife of a marquess

marcophily n
marcofilia
branch of philately

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ n
mare
planetology: dark circular plain

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɑːɹeɪ/ n
incubo
evil spirit
frustrating or terrible experience

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
cavalla giumenta
female horse

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.dʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ɹɪn/ n
margarina
spread

margay n
margay
Leopardus wiedii

margherita pizza n
pizza Margherita pizza margherita
pizza topped with basil, tomatoes and mozzarella

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/ n
margine
edge of the paper that remains blank

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
margravio
hereditary prince
military officer in charge of German border area

mariculture n
maricoltura
seawater aquaculture of fish or other sea creatures

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ n
calendola fiorrancio
Calendula

marigram n
mareogramma
Printed recording of tidal level

marijuana /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
marijuana erba
the drug

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
marimba
musical instrument

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
darsena marina porticciolo porticciolo turistico
harbour

marine /məˈɹiːn/ adj
marino marittimo
of or pertaining to the sea

marine biologist n
biologa marina biologo marino
someone who studies marine biology

marine biology n
biologia marina
branch of biology

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
fanteria di marina
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships

marionette n
marionetta
string puppet

marital status n
stato civile
term describing relationship

maritime /ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ adj
marittimo
bordering on the sea

maritime pine n
pino marittimo
a pine tree

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
maggiorana
culinary herb
plant

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ n
voto
academic score
segno tacca
indication for reference or measurement
punteggio
sporting score
macchia
visible impression, blemish, stain
moneta
coin
marco
unit of currency

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ v
macchiare segnare
blemish
marcare segnare
indicate

marker n
marcatore
A gene or DNA sequence with a known location
nota quota
note of debt

marker pen n
marcatore
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
mercato
spacious site for trading
group of potential customers
geographical area where a commercial demand exists
total sum of trading
organised event of trading

market failure n
fallimento del mercato
a situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient

market gardener n
ortolano
one who operates a market garden

market town n
borgo
town that has a traditional right to hold a regular market

marketable adj
commerciabile
of or pertaining to marketability

marketing n
marketing
the promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service

marketplace n
mercato
open area in a town housing a public market

marking gauge n
graffietto truschino

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
tiratore scelto tiratrice scelta
a man skilled in shooting at a target

marksmanship /ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/ n
mira
ability to shoot accurately at a target

markup language n
linguaggio di markup
computer language using markups

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
marna
a mixed earthy substance

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ v
marnare
to cover with marline

marlin n
marlin
game fish

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
marmellata
jam

marmoset /ˈmɑɹməsət/ n
marmose uistitì
small monkey

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ n
marmotta
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ adj
fulvo granate rossastro
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ n
naufraga naufrago
castaway
bordeaux granate
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ v
abbandonare mollare piantare
to abandon

marquee /mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/ n
padiglione tendone
large tent
pensilina
projecting canopy

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
marchese
title of nobility

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ n
intarsio
woodworking technique

marriage /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ n
matrimonio
connubio unione
close union
stato coniugale
joining of two parts
matrimonio nozze sposalizio
state of being married
union of two people
wedding

marriage bed n
talamo
the bed shared by a newly-married couple

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adj
sposata
In a state of marriage; having a husband
sposato
In a state of marriage; having a wife
sposato coniugato
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ n
marron glacé
chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ n
zucchina
kind of vegetable
midollo
substance inside bones

marrowbone n
osso buco osso con midollo ossobuco
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmæɹi/ /ˈmæɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ v
sposarsi
to be joined in marriage
sposare
to take for husband or wife
to give away as wife or husband
to take a husband or wife

marry off v
sistemare
successfully arrange the marriage of someone

marsh /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
palude
area of low, wet land

marsh buck n
tragelafo striato
Tragelaphus scriptus
sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii

marsh harrier n
falco di palude
any member of Circus resembling Circus aeruginosus

marsh sandpiper n
albastrello
Tringa stagnatilis

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
maresciallo
military officer of the highest rank

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
marshmallow
confectionery
altea
plant

marshrutka n
maršrutka
share taxi

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ adj
marsupiale
of or pertaining to a marsupial

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ n
marsupiale
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marsupialization n
marsupializzazione
surgical technique

marsupium n
marsupio
pouch of a marsupial

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
martora
mammal

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ adj
marziale
of, relating to, or suggestive of war

martial art n
arti marziali
fighting style

martial law n
legge marziale
rules by military authorities

martini /ˌmɑɹˈtini/ n
martini
cocktail

martlet n
merlotto
depiction of a mythological bird

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
martire
one willing to be killed for religion
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily

martyrizer n
martirizzatore
one who martyrs, puts others trough martyrdom

martyrology n
martirologio
list of martyred Christian saints

marvel /ˈmɑɹvl̩/ /ˈmɑːvl̩/ v
meravigliarsi stupirsi
become filled with wonderment

marvel of Peru n
bella di notte
Mirabilis jalapa

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adj
meraviglioso
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
marzapane
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

mascara /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
mascara rimmel
eyelash cosmetic

mascarpone n
mascarpone
cheese

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
portafortuna talismano
something thought to bring good luck
mascotte
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
maschile
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males
masculino
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate
mascolino
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
mascolinità
degree or property of being masculine

masculinization n
mascolinizzazione
act of making masculine

masculinize v
mascolinizzare
make (more) masculine

masculism n
mascolinismo
a social theory or political movement

masculist adj
mascolinista

maser /ˈmeɪzɚ/ n
maser
beam of microwaves

mashed potatoes n
purè di patate purea
dish

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
maschera mascherina
cover for the face
maschera
that which disguises

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
mascherare
to disguise; to cover; to hide

masked ball n
ballo in maschera
a formal dance with dancers wearing masks

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
masochismo
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkʰɪst/ n
masochista
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

masochistic /ˈmæ.səˌkʰɪs.tɪk/ adj
masochistico
deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ n
muratore
one who builds with stone or brick

masquerade /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ n
farsa pagliacciata sceneggiata
act of living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show
ballo in maschera festa in costume mascherata
party or assembly of people wearing masks and costumes

masquerade /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ v
mascherarsi travestirsi
to conceal with masks
spacciarsi travestirsi
to frolic or disport in disguise

mass /mæs/ n
massa
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body
large quantity; sum
medicine: palpable or visible abnormal globular structure
bulk; magnitude; body; size
messa
religion: Eucharist
religion: celebration of the Eucharist
musical setting of parts of the mass
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist

mass grave n
fossa comune
a grave containing many corpses

mass media n
mezzi di comunicazione
public communication that reaches a large audience

mass murder n
uccisione di massa
successive killing of many people

mass murderer n
assassino di massa assassino seriale
someone who commits a mass murder

mass number n
numero di massa
number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus

mass production n
produzione di massa
process of manufacturing products on a large scale

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
strage
intentional mass killing

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ n
massaggio
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

masseter n
massetere
the large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication

masseur /məˈsuːɹ/ /məˈsɜː/ n
massaggiatore massaggiatrice
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ n
massaggiatrice
a female masseur

massif /mæˈsiːf/ n
massiccio
principal mountain mass

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
massiccio massivo
massive

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
albero
support of a sail

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ v
alberare inalberare
supply and fit a mast to a ship

mastectomy n
mastectomia
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ adj
maestro
main, principal or predominant
mastro
original

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ n
capitano comandante
captain of a merchant ship
mastro
courtesy title of a man
maestro padrone
expert at something
master
original of a document or of a recording
padrona padrone proprietario
owner of an animal or slave
boss capo titolare
someone who employs others
padrone
someone who has control over something or someone
maestro
tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ v
padroneggiare
to control

master data n
dati anagrafici
information

master of ceremonies n
cerimoniere
accompagnatore cerimoniere cicerone maestro di cerimonie
host at a formal event
presentatore presentatrice
someone who conducts a program by introducing performers

master race n
razza superiore
race of people

master's degree n
magistrale
postgraduate degree

master's thesis n
tesi magistrale
thesis

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ v
architettare orchestrare
to act as mastermind

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
capolavoro
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

masterwork n
capolavoro
piece done to be ranked a master

masterwort /ˈmɑːstəwəːt/ n
astranzia
Astrantia spp.
Peucedanum ostruthium

mastery /ˈmæstəɹi/ n
maestria padronanza
act or process of mastering, expertise

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ n
lentisco
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
mastino
mastiff

mastodon /ˈmæstədɑn/ n
mastodonte
extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut

masturbate /ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/ v
masturbare masturbarsi
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ n
masturbazione
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

masturbator n
masturbatore
someone who masturbates

masurium n
masurio
obsolete name of technetium

mat /mæt/ n
materassino
athletics: protective pad
graticcio stoino stuoia
foot wiping device or floor covering
sottopiatto
protector

match /mæt͡ʃ/ n
pari simile
attribute equaling or exceeding
partita gara incontro
sporting event
fiammifero
device to make fire

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
corrispondere incontrarsi uguagliare
to agree; to equal

matcha /ˈmæ.tʃə/ /ˈmɑ.tʃə/ n
maccha matcha
powdered green tea for ceremonies

matchbook n
portafiammiferi
a small folded sheet of cardboard containing rows of cardboard matches

matchday n
giornata
day with a sporting event

matching /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ n
abbinamento
graph theory: set of edges

matchmaker n
fiammiferaio
someone who makes matchsticks

mate /meɪt/ n
affiliato membro socio
fellow, associate, colleague (in combination)
compagno amico camerata
friend
secondo ufficiale in seconda
nautical: ship's officer on commercial vessel
copulatore riproduttore
of breeding animal: sexual partner
aiutante assistente
trade assistant

mate /meɪt/ v
accoppiarsi copulare fare l'amore fornicare montare
copulate
accoppiare
pair in order to raise offspring

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
materiale
worldly
related to matter

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ n
materiale
matter
cloth
sample or specimens for study

materialism n
materialismo
concern over material possessions
philosophical belief

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ n
materialista
someone who is materialistic

maternal /məˈtɜɹnəl/ /məˈtɜːnəl/ adj
materno
related through the mother, or her side of the family
of or pertaining to a mother

maternal aunt n
zia
one's mother's sister

maternal death n
morte osterica
death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process

maternal grandfather n
nonno materno
one's mother's father

maternal grandmother n
nonna materna
The mother of one's mother

maternal uncle n
zio zio materno
brother of one's mother

math /mæθ/ /mɑːθ/ n
mate
short form of mathematics

mathematically adv
matematicamente
according to or using mathematics

mathematician /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/ n
matematico matematica
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matematica
field of study
person's ability to use mathematics

mathematize v
matematizzare
describe in terms of a mathematical equation

matriarchal adj
matriarcale
governed by a matriarch

matriarchy n
matriarcato
social system

matriculate v
immatricolare
transitive; enroll as a member of a body

matrimony /ˈmatɹɪməni/ /ˈmætɹɪmoʊni/ n
matrimonio
marriage or the state of being married
matrimonio cerimonia di nozze nozze
the marriage ceremony

matrix /ˈmeɪtɹɪks/ /ˈmætɹɪks/ n
matrice
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
two-dimensional array
extracellular matrix
archaeology: sediment surrounding and including materials
medium in which bacteria are cultured

matroid n
matroide

matte /mæt/ adj
opaco
not reflective of light

matted adj
coperto di stuoie fatto a stuoia
covered with mats or matting
aggrovigliato arruffato infeltrito ingarbugliato
forming a thick tangled mess

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ n
causa
cause
materia
non-antimatter matter
basic structural component of the universe
kind of substance
neurology: nerve tissue type
problema
reason for concern
argomento faccenda questione
situation, condition, subject or affair

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ v
contare importare
to be important

mattock /ˈmætək/ n
piccone
agricultural tool

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
materasso
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ adj
maturo
fully developed

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ v
maturare
to become mature; to ripen

maturity /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
maturità
state of being mature, ready or ripe

maté n
mate
the beverage maté

maudlin /ˈmɑd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
piagnucoloso sdolcinato
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner

maul n
mazza maglio
heavy, long-handled hammer

maul v
sbranare
savage
strapazzare
to criticise rudely

maulstick /ˈmɔːl.stɪk/ n
appoggiamano
short stick

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
mausoleo
large tomb

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ n
malva
colour

maven /ˈmeɪvən/ n
intenditore
expert in a given field

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
brado
of cattle: unbranded
individualista
showing independence in thoughts or actions

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
anticonformista
one who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices
anticonformista battitore libero cane sciolto indipendente
one who is unconventional or does not abide by rules
brado
unbranded range animal

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
fauci
upper digestive tract

maxilla n
mascella
bone of upper jaw

maxillary adj
mascellare massillare
of or pertaining to the jaw

maxim /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
massima principio
moral precept

maxima n
massima

maximal adj
massimo
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximalism n
massimalismo
tendency toward excess

maximization n
massimizzazione
act of raising something to its greatest value or extent

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ adj
massimo
highest degree

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ n
massimo
highest limit
math: greatest value

may /meɪ/ n
biancospino
the hawthorn bush or its blossom

may /meɪ/ v
potere
have permission to
forse può essere che
possibly, but not certainly

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
che la Forza sia con te
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adv
forse può essere
as a pro-sentence
forse magari chissà
indicating a lack of certainty

mayfly n
effimera efemera
insect of order Ephemeroptera

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ n
caos confusione marasma
chaos

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ n
maionese
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ n
sindaco primo cittadino sindaca prima cittadina
leader of a city

mayoralty n
sindacatura
the office or term of a mayor

mayoress n
sindaca
female mayor

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
labirinto meandro
Puzzle to get through

mazurka /məˈzʊə(ɹ)kə/ n
mazurca
dance

me too phraseologicalUnit
anch'io
I agree

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ n
colpa mia
My fault, due to my error

mead /miːd/ n
idromele
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛdoʊ/ /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
prato
field or pasture

meadow pipit n
pispola
bird

meadowrue n
pigamo
plant

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ n
olmaria
Filipendula ulmaria

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
magro
lean

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
esiguo scarno
Deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying
magro magra
Having little flesh; lean; thin.

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
bocca d'oro
Argyrosomus regius

meal /miːl/ [miːʟ̩] n
pasto
food that is prepared and eaten
mangìme
coarse-ground edible part of various grains

meal ticket n
tagliando
a voucher for food
gonzo pollo
an exploited source of income or livelihood

mean /miːn/ adj
eccellente fantastico favoloso formidabile
accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with
cattivo maligno malevolo sgarbato
causing or intending to cause intentional harm
inferiore insignificante mediocre
low in quality; inferior
gretto ignobile meschino
low-minded; acting without consideration of others
avaro spilorcio taccagno
miserly, stingy
furioso potente violento
powerful; fierce; harsh; damaging
medio
having the mean as its value

mean /miːn/ n
media
arithmetic mean
intermediate value
the statistical value
medio
mathematics: either of the two numbers in the middle of a conventionally presented proportion
mezzo
method by which something is done

mean /miːn/ v
significare volere dire
to convey, indicate
intendere
to have conviction in what one says
to have intentions of some kind
intendere volere avere l'intenzione
to intend; plan on doing
significare portare voler dire
to result in; bring about
voler dire
to signify

mean value theorem n
teorema del valor medio teorema dell'incremento finito teorema di Lagrange
theorem that for a differentiable function on an interval there is a point in the interval where the derivative equals the overall slope

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
meandro
winding, crooked or involved course

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ v
girovagare girovare
avvilupparsi dispiegarsi spiegarsi stendersi
to wind or turn

meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
significato
definition or connotation of a word
symbolic value of something
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"

meaningless adj
insignificante privo di significato senza capo né coda senza senso
lacking meaning

meanness n
grettezza meschinità taccagneria
the condition or quality of being mean

means of production n
mezzi di produzione
combination of the means of labor and the subject of labor

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ n
attesa frattempo

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
nel frattempo intanto
during the time

measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
morbillo
acute highly contagious viral disease

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ n
misura misurazione
act of measuring
regolo righello
ruler, measuring stick
misura
size ascertained by measuring
action to achieve some purpose
criterion
misura funzione di misura
special mathematical function

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ v
misurare
ascertain the quantity of a unit
estimate the unit size

measure up v
essere all'altezza
To meet expectations; to be as good as

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/ n
misura misurazione
act of measuring

measuring cup n
misurino
utensil to measure the volume

measuring rod n
canna metrica

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
carne
animal flesh used as food
any sort of flesh
type of meat
polpa
solid edible part of a plant

meat and potatoes adj
carne e patate
typical, average

meat market n
mercato della carne
market where meat is sold

meat safe n
moscaiola

meatball n
polpetta
meatball

meatgrinder n
tritacarne
device for cutting meat

meatloaf /ˈmitloʊf/ /ˈmiːtləʊf/ n
polpettone
mixture of ground meat

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ n
meccanico
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical /məˈkæ.nə.kəl/ /mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/ adj
meccanico
physics: related to mechanics

mechanical energy n
energia meccanica
mechanical energy

mechanical engineering n
ingegneria meccanica
subfield of engineering

mechanical pencil n
portamina portamine
pencil with a retractable lead

mechanically adv
macchinalmente meccanicamente
In a mechanical manner

mechanics n
meccanica
a branch of physics

mechanism /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ n
meccanismo
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion
mental, chemical, or physical process

mechanization n
meccanizzazione
the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour

mechanize /ˈmɛkənaɪz/ v
meccanizzare
to equip with machinery

mechano- prefix
meccano-
machines or mechanisms

mechanocaloric adj
meccanocalorico

mechatronics n
meccatronica
synergistic combination

meconium n
meconio
contents of the fetal intestines

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
medaglia
stamped metal disc

medal table n
medagliere

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
medaglione
large decorative medal

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ v
immischiarsi
to interfere in affairs

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
ficcanaso impiccione
one who meddles or interferes

media outlet n
organo di stampa
broadcast program that provides news

medial rectus n
muscolo retto mediale retto mediale
muscle

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
mediano mediana
statistics: measure of central tendency

mediant /ˈmiːdi.ənt/ n
mediante
third tone

mediastinal adj
mediastinico
relating to the mediastinum

mediastinum /ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm/ n
mediastino
the region in mammals

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
mediare
intervene between conflicting parties
resolve differences

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ n
mediazione

mediatization n
mediatizzazione

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
mediatore
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
medico
of the practice of medicine

medicaster /ˈmɛdəˌkæstɚ/ /ˈmɛdɪkastə/ n
medicastro
quack doctor

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
medicazione
administration of medicine
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient

medicinal adj
medicamentoso medicinale
tending to cure disease

medicine /ˈmed(ɪ).sɪn/ /ˈmɛ.də.sən/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/ n
medicina clinica
field of study
medicina medicamento
substance which promotes healing

medicine man n
uomo di medicina
shamanistic healer

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ adj
medievale
of or relating to the Middle Ages
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages

medieval studies n
medievalistica
medieval studies

medievalism n
medievalismo
the study of the Middle Ages

medimnus n
medimno
unit of dry capacity

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
mediocre
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocrity /miːdɪˈɒkɹɪti/ n
mediocrità
condition of being mediocre

meditate v
filosofare meditare
contemplate
meditare riflettere
rest

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
meditazione
devotional contemplation

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ adj
medio
of intermediate size

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ n
mezzo strumento tramite veicolo
material or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass
nature of the surrounding environment
painting: tool used for painting or drawing
mezzo
nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro
medium
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world
format for communicating or presenting information

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
nespola
fruit
nespolo
tree

medley /ˈmɛdli/ n
insieme potpourri varietà
collection of related songs
macedonia mescolanza miscuglio misto
collection or mixture of things
misto
swimming event

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
introverso modesto pavido schivo timido
humble, modest, or self-effacing
rassegnato remissivo
submissive, dispirited

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
suricato
small carnivorous mammal

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
soddisfare conformarsi ottemperare
comply with
incontrarsi
converge and touch
incontrare
encounter by accident
see through arrangement
riunire
gather for a formal discussion
conoscere
to get acquainted

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ n
incontro
encounter between people
riunione
gathering for a purpose
incrocio
place or instance of junction or intersection

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
multiplication factor one million
very large, great

megachurch n
megachiesa megachurch
church with an atypically large congregation

megacolon n
megacolon
all senses

megafarad n
megafarad
a unit of electrical capacitance equal to one million farads

megagram n
megagrammo
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

megakaryocyte n
megacariocita
large cell found in bone marrow

megalithic adj
megalitico
of or pertaining to megaliths

megalitre n
megalitro
1000000 litres

megalo- /mɛˈɡæ.ləʊ/ prefix
megalo-

megalodon n
megalodonte
a group of extinct sharks

megalosaur n
megalosauro
dinosaur of the Megalosauridae family

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ n
megafono
portable device used to amplify a person's voice

megaphonic adj
megafonico
all senses

megapixel n
megapixel
one million pixels, used as a unit of resolution of digital cameras

megapode n
megapodio
bird

megaron /ˈmeɡəɹɑːn/ /ˈmeɡəɹɒn/ n
megaron
Mycenean rectangular hall

megastructure n
megastruttura

megaton /ˈmɛɡəˌtʌn/ n
megaton megatone
unit of measure

megatsunami /ˌmɛɡəsuːˈnɑːmi/ /ˌmɛɡətsuːˈnɑːmi/ n
megatsunami
a very large tsunami

megawatt n
megawatt
one million watts

megawatt-hour n
megawattora
unit of energy

meh /mɛ/ interjection
bah
slang: expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm

meibomian gland n
ghiandola di Meibomio
gland

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɜɹi.əm/ n
meitnerio
chemical element

melamine /ˈmɛl.ə.min/ n
melamina melammina
substance

melancholic adj
malinconico melancolico
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ n
malinconia
Sadness or depression

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ n
melanina
dark pigment

melanism n
melanismo
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
melanoma
type of skin tumor

melatonergic adj
melatoninergico
that modulates the melatonin system

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
melatonina
hormone

melee /ˈmeɪˌleɪ/ /ˈmɛˌleɪ/ n
combattimento corpo a corpo
Hand-to-hand combat

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
mellifluo
flowing like honey

mellophone n
mellofono
brass instrument

melodrama n
melodramma
romantic drama

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
melodrammatico patetico
exaggeratedly emotional
melodrammatico
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
melodia
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melomania /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
melomania
an abnormal love of music

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
melone
fruit
meloni
slang: breasts

melon baller n
scavino
tool

melt /mɛlt/ v
fondere sciogliere
intransitive: to change from a solid to a liquid

melt in the mouth adj
sciogliersi in bocca
deliciously soft and creamy, needing little chewing

melt in the mouth v
sciogliersi in bocca
to be deliciously soft and creamy, need little chewing

meltdown n
fusione del nocciolo
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor

melting pot n
crogiolo
crucible or similar pot
calderone crogiolo melting pot
place where many divergent things come together and are homogenized

mem /mɛm/ n
mem
Semitic letter

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
membro iscritto
one who officially belongs to a group
membro
organ, limb

member state n
stato membro
state that is a member of a confederation

membrane /ˈmembɹeɪn/ n
membrana pergamena
enclosing or separating tissue
membrana
mechanical part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force

membranophone n
membranofono
instrument

membranous adj
membranoso
having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane

meme /miːm/ n
meme
unit of cultural information
something copied and circulated online

memento n
memento ricordo
a keepsake

memetic adj
memetico
pertaining to memes, replication of concepts

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪɚ/ n
memorie
book describing the personal experiences of an author

memoization n
memoizzazione

memoize v
memoizzare

memorization n
memorizzazione
act of committing something to memory

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
memorizzare imparare a memoria
to commit to memory, to learn by heart

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
memoria
ability to recall
RAM or ROM
ricordo memoria
stored record

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
genti
human people

menace /ˈmɛnɪs/ n
peste
annoying and bothersome person
minaccia
perceived threat or danger

menacingly adv
minacciosamente
In a menacing manner

menagerie /mɪˈnædʒəɹɪ/ n
recinto serraglio
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; the enclosure where they are kept

mend /mɛnd/ v
riparare
to repair
rammendare
to repair a tear in clothing

mend one's ways v
ravvedersi
attempting to remedy one's failings

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
bugiardo mendace menzognero
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ n
bugia falsità mendacità menzogna
a deceit, falsehood, or lie
mendacità
fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevio
chemical element

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ n
mendicante
beggar

mendicant order n
ordine mendicante
religious order

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ adj
servile
of or relating to work normally performed by a servant

meningitic adj
meningitico
of or pertaining to meningitis

meningococcal adj
meningococcico
of, or pertaining to meningococcus

meningococcus n
meningococco
Neisseria meningitidis

meninx /ˈmiːnɪŋks/ n
meninge
membrane

meno- prefix
meno-
relating to menstruation
relating to month

menopause n
menopausa
ending of menstruation

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
menorah
seven-branch candelabrum

menorrhagia n
menorragia
excessive menstruation

menorrhoea n
menorrea
menstrual bleeding

menses /ˈmen.siːz/ n
mestruazioni
menstrual flow

mensiochronology n
mensiocronologia

mensiversary n
mesiversario
day that is an exact month (or specified number of months) since the occurrence of an event

menstrual /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ adj
mensile
lasting for a month
occurring once a month
mestruale
of or having to do with the menses

menstrual cycle n
ciclo mestruale
recurring cycle

menstrual fluid n
mestruo
menses

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ v
menstruare
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃn/ n
mestruazione ciclo
periodic discharging of the menses

mensuralism n
mensuralismo
system of musical notation

mensuralist adj
mensurale
pertaining to mensuralism

mental /ˈmɛntəl/ adj
pazzo
relating to a crazy person
mentale
relating to the mind
genieno mentale mentoniero
relating to the chin

mental hospital n
ospedale psichiatrico manicomio
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mental illness n
disturbo mentale
mental disorder (countable)

mentalese /ˌmɛn(t)l̩ˈiz/ /ˌmɛnt(ə)lˈiːz/ n
mentalese
hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind

mentality /mɛnˈtæləti/ n
mentalità
mindset

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
mentalmente
in a mental manner

menthol n
mentolo
cyclic monoterpene alcohol

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ n
accenno cenno menzione
a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
menzionare
make a short reference to something

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ n
mentore pigmalione tutore
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
carta menu
details of the food to be served at a banquet
menù menu
printed list of dishes offered in a restaurant

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ interjection
miao
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ v
miagolare
of a cat, to make its cry

mercantile /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
mercantile
related to the exchange of goods for profit

mercaptan /məːˈkapt(ə)n/ n
mercaptano
sulphuric compound

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
mercenario
motivated by private gain

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
mercenario
person employed to fight

mercerize v
mercerizzare
to treat cotton with NaOH

merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ n
mercanzia merce
commodities offered for sale

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/ n
mercantessa commerciante mercante
person who traffics in commodities
commerciante negoziante
the owner or operator of a retail business

merchant navy n
marina mercantile
civilian naval fleet

merchantable adj
commerciabile
fit for market

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ adj
misericordioso misericordiosa
showing mercy

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ adj
spietato crudele
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercurial /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/ adj
incostante lunatica lunatico mutevole volubile
having a lively or volatile character

mercuric adj
mercurico
containing mercury with an oxidation number of 2

mercury /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
mercurio
element

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
misericordia
misericordia benevolenza compassione compatimento mercede pietà
forgiveness or compassion
misericordia pietà
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
commiserazione compassione pena
tendency toward forgiveness

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
soltanto semplicemente meramente solamente
only, just, and nothing more

mereology /ˌmɪəɹiˈɒlədʒi/ n
mereologia
logic: theory dealing with parts in relation to wholes

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ v
mergere unirsi
(intransitive) to combine into a whole
fondersi
(transitive) to combine into a whole

merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ /ˈmɝdʒɚ/ n
fusione unione
the act or process of merging

mericarp n
mericarpo
an individual carpel of a schizocarp

meridian /məˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
meridiana meridiano
imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface

meristem n
meristema
zone of active cell division

merit /ˈmɛɹɪt/ n
merito
claim to commendation or a reward
merito merto
something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward

merit /ˈmɛɹɪt/ v
meritare
to deserve, earn
to be deserving or worthy

merkin /ˈmɜːkɪn/ n
merkin
pubic wig

merlon /ˈmɜː(r)lən/ n
merlo
any of the projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈməː.meɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
sirena
mythological woman with a fish's tail

merman n
tritone

merrily adv
allegramente
in a cheerful or merry manner

merriment /ˈmɛɹimɨnt/ n
burla
state of enjoyable exuberance

merry /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
allegro
jolly and full of high-spirits

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
buon Natale
good wishes at Christmas time

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ n
giostra carosello
carousel

merrymaking n
festività ricorrenza
joyful festivities

mesa /ˈmeɪ.sə/ n
altopiano
flat area of land

mesangial adj
mesangiale
of or pertaining to the mesangium

mesenteric adj
mesenterico
relating to mesentery

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
mesentere
the membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
maglia rete
structure

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
incantare
to exercise mesmerism on

meso- prefix
meso-
prefix meaning middle

meso-region n
mesoregione
administrative system

mesocolon n
mesocolon
the part of the mesentery that attaches the colon to the abdominal wall

mesoderm n
mesoderma
tissue produced by gastrulation

mesology n
mesologia
branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence

meson /ˈmɛ.sɒn/ n
mesone
elementary particle

mesonic adj
mesonico
pertaining to mesons

mesophase n
mesofase

mesophyte /ˈmɛsə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/ n
mesofita
plant that grows with an average supply of water

mesosphere n
mesosfera
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

mesothelioma n
mesotelioma
uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium

mesothorium n
mesotorio
product of radioactive decay of thorium

mesotron n
mesotrone
meson

mesozone n
mesozona

mess /mɛs/ n
confusione casino macello percorso ad ostacoli rovina sconquasso
disagreeable mixture or confusion of things

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ n
messaggio
communication, concept or information conveyed
messaggio tema
underlying theme

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ n
messaggero corriere
one who brings messages

messenger RNA n
RNA messaggero
information carrying RNA

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
messia
ordained to lead the people of Israel

messianism n
messianismo
the belief in a messiah

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
disordinato
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly

meta- /mɛ.tə/ prefix
meta-

metabasis n
metabasi
A change of subject

metabolic adj
metabolico
of or pertaining to metabolism

metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ n
metabolismo ricambio
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells

metabolization n
metabolizzazione
process of metabolism

metacarpal n
metacarpo
bone of the metacarpus

metacarpus n
metacarpo
five bones of the palm

metagalaxy n
metagalassia
any very large-scale organized collection of galaxies

metagenomics n
metagenomica
study of genomes from environmental samples

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩] n
metallo
atomic element or material made of such atoms
metal metallo
certain category of rock music

metal detector n
cercametalli
a hand-held device

metalanguage n
metalingua metalinguaggio
computing term
metalinguaggio
linguistical term

metaldehyde n
metaldeide
tetramer of acetaldehyde

metalhead n
metallaro
one who listens to heavy metal music

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ adj
metallico
related to metal
made of metal

metalliferous adj
metallifero
containing a metallic element

metallism n
metallismo
economic system

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
metalloide semimetallo
element

metalloprotein n
metalloproteina
a protein that contains a metal atom as a cofactor

metallurgical adj
metallurgico
of or relating to metallurgy

metallurgically adv
metallurgicamente
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgy /meˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmetələɹdʒi/ n
metallurgia
science of metals

metamer n
metamero
molecule

metamictic adj
metamittico

metamorphic /ˌmɛtəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
metamorfico
geology: resulting from intense heat and/or pressure
zoology: pertaining to metamorphosis

metamorphic rock n
roccia metamorfica
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ n
metamorfosi
transformation
in biology
noticeable change

metanarrative n
metanarrazione
narrative about narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge

metanavigation n
metanavigazione
means of Internet navigation

metaphase n
metafase

metaphony /məˈtæfəni/ n
metafonesi

metaphor /ˈme.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ n
metafora
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor
metafora figura retorica tropo
uncountable: figure of speech

metaphorically adv
metaforicamente
in a metaphoric manner

metaphorize v
metaforeggiare metaforizzare
describe something using metaphors

metaphosphate n
metafosfato
any salt or ester of metaphosphoric acid

metaphosphoric adj
metafosforico
pertaining to metaphosphoric acid

metaphylaxis n
metafilassi

metaphyseal adj
metafisario
of or pertaining to the metaphysis

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
metafisico
of or pertaining to metaphysics

metapopulation n
metapopolazione
a group of interacting populations of the same species

metapsychology n
metapsicologia
principles of psychology

metascientific adj
metascientifico

metasearch engine n
metamotore

metastable adj
metastabile
long-lived unstable state

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
metastasi
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body

metastatic /mɛtəˈstætɪk/ adj
metastatico
relating to metastasis

metatartaric adj
metatartarico

metatheatre n
metateatro

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.səs/ n
metatesi
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
metempsicosi
Transmigration of the soul

meteor /ˈmitiɚ/ n
meteora
streak of light

meteorite /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ n
meteorite
remains of a meteor

meteoroid n
meteoroide
small debris in a star system

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
meteorologico
relating to meteorology

meteorologist n
meteorologo
person who studies meteorology
weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
meteorologia
science

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ n
contatore metro
measuring instrument

metformin n
metformina
oral drug

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/ n
metanfetamina
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
metano
₄
the compound CH₄

methaniferous adj
metanifero
producing methane

methanol n
metanolo
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methanolysis n
metanolisi
alcoholysis using methanol

methionine /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ n
metionina
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
metodo
process by which a task is completed
(programming) subroutine or function in object-oriented languages

methodical adj
metodico
in an organized manner

methodically adv
metodicamente
in a methodical manner

methodological adj
metodologico
of, pertaining to, or using methodology

methodology /meθəˈdɒlədʒi/ /ˌmɜθəˈdɑlədʒi/ n
metodologia
the study of methods used in a field
a collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field

methoxide n
metanolato metilato

methyl /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ n
metile metilico
univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃

methyl- prefix
metil-
prefix used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

methylation /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ n
metilazione
addition of a methyl group

methylenic adj
metilenico
containing a methylene group

methylphenidate /ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt/ n
metilfenidato
stimulant

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ n
meteco
resident alien in ancient Greece

meticulous /mɨˈtɪkjɨlɨs/ adj
meticoloso
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

meticulously adv
meticolosamente accuratamente minuziosamente
meticulously

meticulousness n
meticolosità
state or characteristic of being meticulous

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ adj
metonimico
of, or relating to, a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object

metonymy n
metonimia
figure of speech

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ n
metro
unit of length

metrete n
metreta
unit of liquid measure

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
metrico
relating to metric system
relating to musical meter

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ n
metrica
measure for something
notion in mathematics

metric space n
spazio metrico
space (mathematics)

metric ton n
tonnellata
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

metrical foot n
piede
basic unit of verse

metrological adj
metrologico
of or pertaining to metrology

metrologist n
metrologo
one who studies of practices metrology

metrology /mɛtˈɹɒl.ə.dʒɪ/ /mɛˈtɹɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
metrologia
science of measurement
system of weights and measures

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
metronomo
a device used in music

metronomic adj
metronomico
regular, periodic and repetitive, like a metronome

metronomically adv
metronomicamente
in a metronomic fashion

metronymy n
matronimia

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ /mɛtɹɵˈpɑlɨtən/ adj
metropolitano
pertaining to a metropolis

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ /mɛtɹɵˈpɑlɨtən/ n
metropolita
bishop empowered to oversee other bishops

metrosexual n
vitellone
metrosessuale
man concerned with personal appearance

metrosexuality n
metrosessualità
quality of being metrosexual

mevalonate n
mevalonato
salt or ester of mevalonic acid

mevalonic adj
mevalonico
pertaining to mevalonic acid

mevalonic acid n
acido mevalonico
hydroxy acid

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
mezuzah
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house

mezzaluna n
mezzaluna
crescent-shaped steel blade

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
miasma
noxious atmosphere or influence
noxious emanation originates from swamps and causes disease

miasmatic adj
miasmatico
having the nature of miasma

mica /ˈmaɪkə/ n
mica
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals

micaceous adj
micaceo
of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica

micellar adj
micellare

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ n
micella
colloidal aggregate

micro- prefix
micro-
one millionth
very small

micro-region n
microregione
administrative system

microactuator n
microattuatore
a microscopic actuator

microalga n
microalga
microscopic photosynthetic protists

microanatomy n
microanatomia

microaneurism n
microaneurisma
microscopic aneurism

microangiology n
microangiologia
angiology using techniques

microarray n
matrice ad alta densità micromatrice
two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material

microbalance n
microbilancia
balance capable of weighing objects having a mass less than a milligram

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
microbo microbio
microorganism

microbial /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/ adj
microbico
relating to microbes

microbic adj
microbico
microbial

microbicidal adj
microbicida
of, pertaining to, or functioning as a microbicide

microbicide n
microbicida
substance that is harmful to microorganisms

microbiological adj
microbiologico
pertaining to microbiology

microbiologically adv
microbiologicamente
with regard to microbiology

microbiology n
microbiologia
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms

microbrewery n
microbirrificio
small commercial brewery

microcalcification n
microcalcificazione
cluster of very small flecks of mineral deposits

microcassette n
microcassetta
An extremely small tape

microchip /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌtʃɪp/ n
circuito integrato microchip microprocessore
integrated circuit

microclimatology n
microclimatologia
branch of climatology

micrococcus n
micrococco
bacterium of the genus Micrococcus

microeconomic adj
microeconomico
relating to a microeconomy

microelectrode n
microelettrodo
small electrode

microextrusion n
microestrusione
a very small extrusion

microfiber n
microfibra
particularly fine fiber

microfilm n
microfilm
roll of film

microfinance n
microfinanza
finance provided to low-income people

microfluidity n
microfluidità
microscopic behaviour of fluids

microfossil n
microfossile
microscopic fossil

microfracture n
microfrattura

microgram n
microgrammo
µg

microinsularity n
microinsularità
condition of being microinsular

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtɚ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
micron
one millionth of a meter

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
micrometro
instrument

micronation n
micronazione
entity that resembles a nation or a state

micronutrient n
micronutriente oligonutriente
essential mineral or vitamin

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ n
microrganismo
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropaleontology n
micropaleontologia
the study of microfossils

micropayment n
micropagamento
financial transaction

microphagous adj
microfago
feeding on small particles

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
microfono
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microphotography n
microfotografia
field of study

microphotometer n
microfotometro
type of photometer

microphyll n
microfillo
leaf having a single unbranched vein

microphyllous adj
microfillo
having microphyll leaves

microphysical adj
meteorologico
pertaining to microphysics

microphysics n
microfisica
branch of physics

microprocessor n
microprocessore
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microprogram n
microprogramma
a set of microinstructions in a CPU

microprogram v
microprogrammare
to manually write a microprogram

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ n
microscopio
an optical instrument

microscopic /ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/ adj
microscopico
very small
relating to microscopes
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope

microscopy /maɪ.ˈkɹɔ.skə.pi/ n
microscopia
use of microscopes
study of microscopes

microsecond n
microsecondo
unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds

microskirt n
microgonna
extremely short skirt

microsome /ˈmaɪk.ɹə.soʊm/ /ˈmaɪk.ɹə.səʊm/ n
microsoma

microtubule n
microtubulo
microscopic tube in cells

microvascular adj
microvascolare
of or pertaining to extremely small blood vessels

microvoid n
microvuoto
a microscopic void in the crystal structure of a metal

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
microonda
electromagnetic wave

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
forno a microonde microonde
oven using microwave energy

micturition n
minzione
physiology: urination

mid-air n
mezz'aria
middle of the air

midbrain n
mesemcefalo
part of brain

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ adj
centrale
central
medio mezzano
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ n
mezzo metà
centro
centre, midpoint
part between beginning and end

middle age n
mezza età
the period of life between youth and old age

middle ear n
orecchio medio
cavity in the ear

middle finger n
dito medio medio
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger

middle school n
scuola media
school contain both primary and secondary students

middle-class adj
borghese
between the upper class and working class
characteristic of the middle class

middlegame n
mediogioco
the period in a game between the opening and endgame

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] n
intermediario mediatorio

midfield /ˈmɪd.fiːld/ n
centrocampo
middle of the field

midfielder n
centrocampista
player

midge /mɪdʒ/ n
moscerino
fly of family Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae

midget n
mini-
attributively: that is the small version of something
nano nana
derogatory: any short person
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10"

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
mezzanotte
12 o'clock

midpoint n
punto medio
point which divides a line segment

midshipman n
cadetto navale guardiamarina
officer of the lowest rank

midweek adj
infrasettimanale
That happens in the middle of the week

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
levatrice ostetrica
person who assists women in childbirth

mien /miːn/ n
cera atteggiamento postura
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer
mimica
specific facial expression

might /maɪt/ n
potere
personal power
forza
physical strength

might makes right proverb
la ragione sta dalla parte dei forti
the stronger and more powerful rule others

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adj
potente possente
very strong, possessing might

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ n
emicrania
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
lieve
(illness or pain) not serious or dangerous
mite delicata delicato lene
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft

mild steel n
acciaio dolce
kind of steel

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
muffa
growth of minute fungi

mile /maɪ̯l/ n
miglio
measure of length

milestone n
pietra miliare
important event
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ n
militanza
quality of being militant

militarize v
militarizzare
to train or equip for war

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
militare

military academy n
accademia militare
military-discipline school

military service n
servizio militare
service in an army

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
milizia
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need

milk /mɪlk/ n
latte
liquid

milk /mɪlk/ v
mungere
to express milk from mammal
to express any liquid
masturbare
to masturbate a male to ejaculation
sfruttare mungere
to take advantage of situation

milk chocolate n
cioccolato al latte
Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients

milk powder n
latte in polvere
pulverized milk solids

milk saucepan n
bollitore
small saucepan

milk tooth n
dente da latte
tooth of the first set of teeth

milk-cap n
sanguinello
mushroom of the genus Lactarius

milker n
mungitore mungitrice
person who, or machine which, milks

milking n
mungitura
the act by which a cow is milked

milking machine n
mungitrice
machine

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
mungitrice lattaia
a young woman who milks the cows on a farm

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ n
lattaio
man who delivers milk early in the morning

milkshake [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
milkshake frullato frappè
milk and ice cream beverage

milkshed n
mungitoio
a shed in which animals are milked

milksop /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/ n
cacasotto checca codardo coniglio cortigiano debole
weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person

milkweed n
asclepiade
a plant

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
latteo lattiginoso
resembling milk in color or consistency

mill /mɪl/ n
mulino
building housing a grinding apparatus
mulino macina macinatoio mola
grinding apparatus
macinatoio mulino
manufacturing plant

mill /mɪl/ v
orlettare
engrave groove around the edge of

mill race /ˈmɪlɹeɪs/ n
gora
channel

mille-feuille /miːlˈfɜːi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
millefoglie
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ adj
millenniale

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ n
millennial
member of the millennial generation

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
millennio
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
mugnaio mulinaro
person

millet /ˈmɪlɛt/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
miglio
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food

milliampere n
milliampere
mA

millibar n
millibar
non-SI unit of pressure

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ n
milligrammo
milligram

millilitre n
millilitro
a unit of volume

millimeter n
millimetro
unit of measure

millimeter of mercury n
millimetro di mercurio
unit of pressure

milliner's n
modisteria
shop that sells millinery

milling machine n
fresalesatrice
machine

million /ˈmɪljən/ n
milione
cardinal number

millionaire n
milionario
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ adj
milionesimo
millionth

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ n
milionesimo
one of a million equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the millionth position

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ n
millepiedi
elongated arthropod

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ n
millisecondo
one one-thousandth of a second

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
mola macina
large round stone used for grinding grain

milquetoast /ˈmɪlktoʊst/ /ˈmɪlktəʊst/ n
pavido remissivo timido
pejorative: person of meek disposition

mime /maɪm/ n
mimo
pantomime actor
intrattenitore
performer of such a farce

mimeograph n
ciclostile
machine for making copies

mimeograph v
ciclostilare mimeografare
to make mimeographs

mimicry /ˈmɪm.ɪk.ɹi/ n
mimetismo mimetizzazione mimica scimmiottamento scimmiottatura
the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else

mimosa /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ n
mimosa
plant belonging to the genus Mimosa

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ n
minarchismo miniarchismo minimal-statismo
government with the least necessary power over its citizens

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ n
minareto
mosque tower

mince /mɪns/ n
macinato
finely chopped meat

mince /mɪns/ v
moderare
To suppress or weaken the force of
macinare tritare
chop fine

mince words v
pesare le parole
to use euphemisms

minced adj
macinato
finely chopped

mind /maɪnd/ n
mente
ability for rational thought

mind one's own business v
farsi gli affari propri
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
da capogiro sbalorditiva sbalorditivo
that causes the mind to boggle

mindful /ˈmʌɪndfəl/ adj
memore
bearing in mind

mindset n
mentalità
a way of thinking

mine /maɪn/ n
cavità
entomology: cavity made by caterpillar
miniera mina
excavation from which ore is extracted
mina
military: exploding device
fuoco d'artificio
type of firework

mine /maɪn/ pronoun
mio
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪn/ v
estrarre scavare
to remove ore from the ground
minare
to sow mines in

minefield n
campo minato
area in which mines have been hidden
dangerous situation

minelayer n
posamine
ship capable of laying mines

miner /ˈmaɪnə/ n
minatore
person who works in a mine

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ adj
minerale
relating to or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ n
minerale
in geology
as opposed to animal and vegetable
in nutrition
acqua minerale
mineral water

mineral water n
acqua minerale
water containing dissolved minerals

mineral wool n
vetroflex

mineralize v
mineralizzare mineralizzarsi

mineralogical adj
mineralogico
relating to mineralogy

mineralogist n
mineralogista
expert in mineralogy

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
mineralogia
the study or science of minerals

minerogenesis n
minerogenesi
formation of minerals

mineshaft n
condotto pozzo tromba ascensore
mineshaft

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ n
minestrone
thick Italian vegetable soup

minesweeper n
sminatore dragamine
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
combinare mescolarsi
To associate; to cause or allow to intermarry
amalgamare combinare miscelare
To become mixed or blended
contaminare
To deprive of purity by mixture; to contaminate
miscelare
To make or prepare by mixing the ingredients of
mescolare amalgamare rigirare rimestare
To mix; to intermix; to combine or join

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ n
miniatura
a model of reduced scale

minibar n
frigobar minibar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minicassette n
minicassetta
A small casssette

minimal /mɪnəməl/ adj
minimo minimale
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree

minimal pair n
coppia minima
Pair of words

minimal polynomial n
polinomio minimo
monic polynomial of smallest degree for which a given element is a root

minimalism n
minimalismo
style of art
style of music

minimalist adj
minimalista
believing in or seeking a minimal state

minimize /ˈmɪnɨmaɪz/ v
minimizzare
To make small as possible

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ adj
minimo
lowest degree

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ n
minimo
lowest limit

minimum wage n
salario minimo
lowest rate of pay that an employer can legally pay

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ n
estrazione mineraria
activity of removing solid valuables from the earth

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
tirapiedi
sycophantic follower

miniseries n
miniserie
series with a small number of episodes

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
minigonna
skirt

ministerial /ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/ adj
ministeriale

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
ministero
government department

minivan n
monovolume
small van

mink /mɪŋk/ n
visone
mammal

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ adj
minore
musical scale
of little importance

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ n
minore
someone below the legal age

minor planet n
pianetino
celestial body

minor thing n
cosina quisquilia

minority language n
lingua minoritaria
language spoken by a minority

minotaur /ˈmɪnɵˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnɵˌtɔː(ɹ)/ n
minotauro
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man

minstrel /mɪnstɹəl/ n
menestrello
medieval traveling entertainer

mint /mɪnt/ n
fortuna
large amount of money
zecca
money-producing building or institution
menta
herb flavouring
plant

mint /mɪnt/ v
coniare
to reproduce coins

minuet n
minuetto
dance
music accompanying the dance

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
negativa negativo
negative

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
meno
mathematics: less

minus sign n
segno meno
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ adj
minuscolo
very small, tiny

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ n
minuscolo
lower-case letter

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ adj
minuscolo piccolissimo
very small

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
verbale
record of meeting
momento attimo minuto
short but unspecified period of time
minuto
unit of time
unit of angular measure
minute of use of telephone network

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
verbale processo verbale
the official notes kept during a meeting

minx /mɪŋks/ n
civetta
a pert, flirtatious or impudent young woman

miosis /maɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
miosi
contraction of the pupil of the eye

mirabilite n
mirabilite
saline evaporite consisting of sodium sulfate

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
miracolo
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers
a fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it
an awesome and exceptional example of something

miraculous adj
miracoloso
by supernatural or uncommon causes

miraculously adv
miracolosamente
in a miraculous manner

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːdʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
miraggio
an optical phenomenon

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ n
fango limo mota
deep mud

mirepoix n
soffritto
combination of vegetables and herbs

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ n
copia speculare
computing: exact copy of a data set
specchio
smooth reflecting surface

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ n
allegria gioia
merriment

misalignment n
disallineamento disassamento
state of being misaligned

misandrist n
misandrica misandrico
one who professes misandry; a hater of men

misandristic adj
misandrica misandrico
of, relating to, or exhibiting misandry

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
misandria
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
misantropo
one who hates all mankind

misanthropic /ˌmɪ.sənˈθɹɒ.pɪk/ /ˌmɪs.ənˈθɹɑp.ɪk/ adj
misantropico
hating or disliking mankind

misanthropy n
misantropia
hatred or dislike of people or mankind

misapprehend /mɪsapɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
male interpretare
to interpret something incorrectly; to misunderstand

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.ədʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/ n
aborto
termination of pregnancy

miscarriage of justice n
errore giudiziario
error which led to an unjust outcome

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
abortire
to abort a foetus

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
mescolanza etnica miscegenazione
the mixing or blending of race

mischief /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ n
indisponente vessatorio
conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance
birboneria bravata danno malanno
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause
birbone malandrino
one who causes mischief

mischievous /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
attaccabrighe casinista piantagrane
causing mischief
birichino malizioso furbetto
naughty

miscibility n
miscibilità
the property of being able to be mixed

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
crimine misfatto
something wrong done

mise en scène /ˌmizɑ̃ˈsɛn/ n
messinscena
the arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
avaro avara
skinflint or scrooge

misericord n
misericordia
medieval dagger

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ n
accidente
cause of misery, misfortune
miseria
great unhappiness

misery loves company proverb
Mal comune mezzo gaudio
misery is easier when one is not the only one

misfire /ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/ v
incepparsi
To fail to discharge properly

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪsfɪt/ n
disadattato
a badly adjusted person
inadatto
an ill-fitting garment

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
disgrazia sfortuna
an undesirable event such as an accident
malasorte
bad luck

mishap /ˈmɪs.hæp/ n
contrattempo incidente
accident, mistake, or problem

misinform v
disinformare
give or deliver false information

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
disinformare ingannare prendere in giro raggirare truffare
portare sulla cattiva strada sviare
lead in a false direction

misleading adj
fuorviante
tending to mislead

mismatch /ˌmɪsˈmætʃ/ n
discrepanza
something that does not match

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ n
denominazione impropria
misleading term

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
miso
thick paste for making soup

misogynistic /ˈmɪs.ɒdʒ.ən.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
misogino misogina
of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny

misogyny /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
misoginia
hatred or contempt for women

mispaired adj
disaccoppiante

miss /mɪs/ n
signorina
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
perdere
to be late for something
mancare
to feel the absence of someone or something; to feel the want or need of
to fail to attend
to fail to hit

miss the boat v
perdere il treno
fail to take advantage of an opportunity

misshapen /mɪsˈʃeɪ.pən/ adj
deforme
deformed

missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ n
missile
self-propelled, guidable projectile
air-based weapon

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
mancante
not able to be located

missing person n
persone scomparse
person whose whereabouts are unknown

mission /ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
missione
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose
religious evangelism

missionary /ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/ n
missionario
person traveling to spread a religion

missionary position n
posizione del missionario
position for sexual intercourse

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
scrivere male
to spell incorrectly

misspelling n
errore [[di|d']]ortografia errore di scrittura errore ortografico
misspelt word

missy /ˈmɪsi/ n
signorina signorinella
a young female; miss

mist /mɪst/ n
nebbia foschia bruma
Water or other liquid finely suspended in air

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
errore sbaglio
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
errare sbagliare toppare
To make an error
confondere fraintendere prendere un abbaglio prendere un granchio prendere una cantonata
to take one thing for another

mistakenly /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ adv
erroneamente
by accident

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
signore
title of adult male

mistle thrush n
tordela
Turdus viscivorus

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ n
vischio
any of several hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
dominatrice padrona
dominatrix
maestra
female teacher
amante
woman in extramarital relationship
padrona signora
woman of authority

misty /ˈmɪsti/ adj
con foschia nebbioso
with mist; foggy

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
fraintendere equivocare male interpretare prendere un abbaglio prendere un granchio prendere una cantonata
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly

misunderstanding n
fraintendimento qui pro quo quiproquò
mistake

mite /maɪt/ n
acaro
arachnid

mithridatism n
mitridatismo mitridatizzazione
the practice of ingesting successively greater amounts of a poison

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
mitigare
to reduce, lessen, or decrease

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.t̬əˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitocondriale
of, or relating to mitochondria

mitochondrion n
mitocondrio
respiratory organelle

mitotic adj
mitotico
of or pertaining to mitosis

mitralic adj
mitralico
pertaining to the mitral valves

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
mitra
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
muffola mezzoguanto
type of glove

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
frammisto mescola mistura mix
result of mixing two or more substances

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
mixare
music: combine several tracks
mescolare mischiare mixare
stir two or more substances together

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
misto
having two or more separate aspects

mixed bag n
accozzaglia assortimento fritto misto guazzabuglio miscuglio
a group of entities with few characteristics in common

mixed martial arts n
arti marziali miste
Style of combat sport

mixed reaction n
reazioni varie
state of diverse reception

mixer n
frullatore
blender

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/ n
amalgama combinazione mistura
act of mixing
composto
medicinal compound
combinazione composto lega
something produced by mixing
commistione composto insieme mescolanza miscela misto
something that consists of diverse elements

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
albero di mezzana mezzanella
nautical: aftmost mast

mizzle /ˈmɪz.əl/ n
pioggerellina
misty rain

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemonica mnemotecnica
study of techniques for improving memory

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
gemito
a low cry of pain

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
lamentarsi
to complain
gemere
to make a moan or similar sound

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
fossato canale canalone fosso
defensive ditch

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
branco
group of animals
accozzaglia branco fiumana folla schiera stuolo
unruly group of people

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
mobile
capable of being moved

mobile library n
bibliobus autobiblioteca
library in a van

mobile phone n
telefonino cellulare telefono cellulare telefono mobile natel
portable telephone

mobilise v
mobilitare
to assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war
to make something mobile

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ n
mobilità
ability to move

mobilization n
mobilitazione
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ n
oclocrazia
rule of the mob

mobster n
gangster mafioso
member of a criminal gang

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ n
mocassino
modern shoe

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ n
derisione finto simulato
act of mocking
farsa imitazione
imitation

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ v
deludere
to disappoint someone
imitare deridere emulare parodiare simulare
to mimic
deridere sbeffeggiare schernire scimmiottare
to taunt

mockery /ˈmɑkəɹi/ /ˈmɒkəɹi/ n
derisione scherno
action of mocking; ridicule, derision

mocking adj
beffeggiante burlesco deridente dileggiante
derisive or contemptuous
beffeggiare deridere dileggiare schernire
teasing or taunting

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ n
tordo americano
songbird of the family Mimidae

mockup /mɒk.ʌp/ n
modello simulacro
a full-scale working model of something

modacrylic n
modacrilica
fibre

modal verb n
verbo modale verbo servile
a kind of verb

modalism n
modalismo
doctrine

modalist adj
modaliste
of or pertaining to modalism

mode /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
moda
in statistics

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ adj
in miniatura modello
modello esemplare
worthy of being a model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ n
modello modellino
miniature
modello modella
person
modello
simplified representation
structural design
style
praiseworthy example

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ v
fare il modello fare la modella
be a model
modellare
create from a substance
make a miniature model
use as a model
indossare presentare
display

model aircraft n
aeromodello
aircraft made to a smaller scale

modelbuilding n
modellismo
activity of making models

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ n
modem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

moderantism n
moderantismo

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
modesto
mediocre
moderato
not excessive
having an intermediate position in politics

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ n
moderato
one who holds an intermediate position

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
moderare
to act as a moderator
to preside over as a moderator
to reduce the excessiveness

moderateness n
modicità
the quality of being moderate

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
moderazione
instance of moderating; to bring away from extremes
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
moderating a discussion: supervision; mediation

moderator n
moderatore
someone who moderates
(Internet) A person who enforces the rules of a forum

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
moderno
pertaining to the current time and style

modern physics n
fisica moderna
study

modernism n
modernismo
any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
modernizzazione
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernizzare
bring something up to date

modernly adv
modernamente
in a modern manner

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
modesto
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements
modesto esiguo irrisorio
small

modestly adv
modestamente
in a modest manner

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
modestia
the quality of being modest

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
modificazione
act or result of modifying or condition of being modified
alteration or adjustment
change to an organism

modified /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/ adj
modificato
changed; altered

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modificare
to change part of

modular arithmetic n
aritmetica dell'orologio aritmetica modulare
system of finite arithmetic

modularity n
modularità
property of being modular

modulate v
modulare
to regulate

modulator n
modulatore
device that modulates

modulus of elasticity n
modulo di elasticità
Young's modulus

modus operandi /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.dɒe/ /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ n
modus operandi
person or thing's method of operation

mofetta n
mofeta

mohel /ˈmɔɪ.əl/ n
mohel
person who performs circumcision

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
bagnato lacrimoso piangente umido
of eyes: tearful
umido umida
slightly wet

moisten /ˈmɔɪsən/ v
inumidire
to make moist

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ n
umidità
a moderate degree of wetness

moisturizing adj
idratante
appears to moisturize

moisturizing n
idratazione
make to appear wet

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.dʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.dʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
mojibake
corrupt characters or letters

molal adj
molale
of a solution

molality n
molalità
concentration of a substance in solution

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ adj
molare

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
molare dente molare
back tooth

molarity n
molarità
moles per litre of a solution

molasses [məˈlæ.sɨz] [məˈlæ.sɪz] n
melassa
thick brownish syrup refined from raw sugar

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ n
calco stampo
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
timballo
something that is made in or shaped on a mold
muffa
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ v
dare la forma modellare
To shape in or on a mold

molding /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ n
cimasa
act or process of shaping in a mold
anything cast in a mold
modanatura cimasa
architecture: narrow decorative surface

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
talpa
burrowing insectivore
talpa infiltrato spia spione
internal spy

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
neo
dark spot on the skin
molo
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater
mole grammo-molecola
unit of amount

mole rat n
ratto talpa spalace
rodent

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molecolare
relating to molecules

molecular genetics n
genetica molecolare
a field of biology

molecular weight n
massa molecolare peso molecolare
the sum of the atomic weights of every atom in a molecule

molecule /ˈmɑləkjul/ /ˈmɒləkjuːl/ n
molecola
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

molester /məˈlɛstə(ɹ)/ /məˈlɛstɚ/ n
molestatore
one who molests

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
mollusco
soft-bodied invertebrate of phylum Mollusca

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ n
beniamino cocco coccolo prediletto preferito
person who is pampered and overprotected

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
incandescente
glowing red-hot
fuso liquefatto
melted

molybdate n
molibdato

molybdenite n
molibdenite
mineral

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
molibdeno
chemical element

molybdic /məˈlɪbdɪk/ adj
molibdico

molybdic acid n
acido molibdico
H₂MoO₄

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
momento attimo
very brief period of time

moment of truth n
momento della verità
deciding instant

momentary /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/ adj
momentaneo
lasting for only a moment

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ n
impulso momento quantità di moto
impeto impulso momento slancio
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events
impulso momento spinta
product of mass and velocity

momma's boy n
mammoletta mammone
male overly attached to his mother

monadic adj
monadico
of or relating to a monad

monarch /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
monarca
ruler

monarchic /mɒnˈaː(ɹ)kɪk/ adj
monarchico
of, or relating to monarchy or to be a monarch

monarchism n
monarchismo
advocacy of the monarchistic political system

monarchist n
monarchico
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy

monastery /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
monastero certosa
building for monks

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adj
monastico fratesco monacale
of or relating to monasteries or monks

monasticism n
monachesimo
religious practice

monatomic adj
monoatomico
consisting os a single atom

monazitic adj
monazitico
composed of monazite

monetization n
monetazione
the conversion of something into money

money /ˈmʌni/ n
denaro soldi moneta
liquido
available liquid assets
conquibus contante grano
cash
valuta denaro
currency
moneta di scambio
item of value used as payment
denaro soldi moneta palanca sverza
means of exchange and measure of value
finanziatore
person who funds an operation
benestante ricchezza ricco
wealth

money changer n
scambista
person who will exchange currency

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
i soldi non crescono sugli alberi
you must work in order to have money

money laundering n
riciclaggio di denaro
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally

money market n
mercato monetario
market

money order n
vaglia postale
a type of cheque

moneybags n
riccone
wealthy person

monger /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ n
venditore
dealer

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ n
mangusta
a small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
bastardo bastardino
someone of mixed kind

monism n
monismo
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ n
monitor schermo
computer display

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ v
monitorare supervisionare
watch over, guard

monitor lizard n
varano
lizard of the genus Varanus

monitoring n
monitoraggio
Surveillance or continuous or regular observation

monk /mʌŋk/ n
monaco frate
male member of monastic order
celibe
slang: man living without sexual relationships

monk seal n
foca monaca
a seal of the genus Monachus

monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ n
scimmia
primate

monkey business n
roba da matti
an activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting (idiomatic)

monkey wrench n
chiave inglese chiave giratubi chiave serratubi
adjustable wrench

monkfish n
coda di rospo
fish

monkish adj
monacale fratesco
pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism

monobasic adj
monobasico

monobloc n
monoblocco
forging or casting

monochord n
monocordo

monochromatic adj
monocromo
having only one colour

monochrome /ˈmɑ.nə.kɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/ adj
monocromo
having only one colour

monocolor adj
monocolore

monocoque n
monoscocca
structure design

monocratic adj
monocratico
having complete political power

monoculture /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
monocultura
a culture that lacks diversity
monocoltura
the cultivation of a single crop

monocyte n
monocito
type of blood leukocyte

monodelphous adj
monodelfo
tubelike stamens

monodimensional adj
monodimensionale
unidimensional

monodromic adj
monodromico

monofin n
monopinna

monogamous adj
monogamo
being married to one person at a time

monogram n
monogramma
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monogram v
contrassegnare incidere intagliare
(transitive) to mark something with a monogram

monogrammist n
monogrammista

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ n
monokini
bikini worn without the upper part

monolinear adj
monolineare
having strokes of the same weight

monolingualism n
monolinguismo
condition of being able to speak only a single language

monolithism n
monolitismo

monologue n
monologo

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
monomania
an excessive interest with a singal subject

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ n
monomero
small molecule, bonded covalently to form polymers

monomeric adj
monomerico
Of or pertaining to a monomer

monomial adj
monomiale

monomial n
monomio
term with numbers and variables

mononucleosis n
mononucleosi
infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever

monophobia n
monofobia
fear of being alone

monophthong /ˈmɑnəfθɔŋ/ n
monottongo
vowel that has same sound throughout its pronunciation

monophthongal /ˌmɑ.nəfˈθɑŋ.əl/ /ˌmɒn.əfˈθɒŋ.ɡəl/ adj
monottongato
of or pertaining to a monophthong
pronounced as a single vowel sound

monophysite adj
monofisista
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite

monopolist n
monopolista
one who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something

monopolistic adj
monopolistico
In the manner of a monopoly

monopolization n
monopolizzazione
the act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized

monopolize v
monopolizzare
have a monopoly
dominate

monopoly /məˈnɑpəˌli/ /məˈnɒpəˌli/ n
monopolio monopoli

monoprogramming n
monoprogrammazione

monoprotic adj
monoprotico
having a single hydrogen atom

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
monopsonio
market situation in which there is only buyer for a product

monopteral adj
monoptero
having a single row of columns

monorchid n
monorchide
individual with only one testicle within the scrotum

monosaccharide n
monosaccaride
a simple sugar, composed of a single ring

monosaccharidic adj
monosaccaridico

monose n
monoso
monosaccharide

monosodium glutamate n
glutammato monosodico
mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid

monostable adj
monostabile
electronics: having more than one state, only one of which is stable

monosyllable n
monosillabo
a word of one syllable

monotheistic /ˈmɒn.əʊ.θeɪ.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
monoteistico
believing in a single god

monothematic adj
monotematica monotematico
composed of a single traditional name element

monotherapy n
monoterapia

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/ adj
monotonale
having a single pitch

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ adj
monocorde
having an unvarying tone or pitch
monotono
tedious, repetitious or lacking in variety

monotonously adv
monotonamente
in a droning manner

monotown n
monocittà

monotreme n
monotremo
egg-laying mammal

monotypic adj
monotipico
Relating to monotypy

monovular adj
monoovulare
derived from the same ovum

monoxide n
monossido
oxide containing a single oxygen atom

mons veneris n
monte di venere
female mons pubis

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
mostro
terrifying dangerous creature

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
ostensorio
ornamental in which the consecrated host is placed for veneration

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ adj
enorme gigantesco
enormously large
mostruoso
hideous or frightful

month /mʌnθ/ n
mese
period into which a year is divided

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
mensilmente
Occurring every month

montmorillonite n
montmorillonite
a type of smectite clay

monument /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ n
monumento
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
mu
sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
muggito
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
muggire
to make a lowing sound

mood /muːd/ n
umore
mental state

moody /ˈmuːdi/ adj
umorale
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental

moon /muːn/ n
luna satellite
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
luna
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
luna mese
month

moon landing n
allunaggio
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon

moonbase n
base lunare
a base located on a moon

moonbow n
arcobaleno lunare
Meteorological phenomenon

moonless adj
illune
during which the Moon is not visible

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
chiaro di luna
light reflected from the moon

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
lavorare in nero
to work at a secondary job

moonlighting n
lavoro nero
period of working on the side

moonquake n
lunamoto terremoto lunare
lunar seismic event

moonrise n
sorgere della luna
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon

moonset n
tramonto lunare
the setting of the moon below the horizon

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
chiaro di luna
shine of the moon

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
falce di luna
thin crescent of the moon

moonstone n
pietra di luna lunaria
translucent gemstone

moonstruck adj
lunatico
crazy or insane when affected by the phases of the Moon

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ n
moonwalk
dance style
passeggiata lunare
exploration

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ n
brughiera
landa brughiera
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ v
ancorare attraccare
to cast anchor or become fastened
ancorarsi attraccare
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains

moorer n
ormeggiatore ormeggiatrice
one who moors

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ n
gallinella d'acqua
water birds of the genus Gallinula

mooring n
ormeggio attracco
act of securing a vessel
attracco ormeggio
place to moor a vessel

moorland n
brughiera landa
land covered with heather or bracken

moose /muːs/ n
alce
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces)

moot point n
questione di lana caprina
issue that has been rendered irrelevant

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
zazzera
head of hair
lavapavimenti scopino spazzolone
implement for washing floors

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
dare lo spazzolone lavare ripassare con lo spazzolone ripulire
to rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop

mopane /məˈpɑːni/ n
mopane
Colophospermum mopanea, a tree of southern Africa

mope /moʊp/ /məʊp/ v
piangersi addosso
depressed

moped /moʊpt/ /məʊpt/ n
ciclomotore motorino
two-wheeled vehicle

morainal adj
morenico
of or pertaining to a moraine

moraine /məˈɹeɪn/ n
morena
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ adj
morale
relating to principles of right and wrong
conforming to a standard of right behavior

moral panic n
panico morale
mass movement, public outcry

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
morale
capacity

moralism /ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/ n
moralismo
Act or practice of moralizing

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
moralità
recognition of / obedience to the rules of right conduct

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
pantano
tract of soft, wet ground
anything that entraps or makes progress difficult

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
moratoria
authorization permitting temporary suspension of payments
suspension of an ongoing activity

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
raccapricciante
grisly, gruesome
suggesting the horror of death
morboso
of or relating to disease
unhealthy or unwholesome, especially psychologically

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ adj
caustico mordace mordente sarcastico
biting or caustic

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ n
mordente
a substance used to facilitate dye fixing

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ v
mordenzare
to subject to a mordant

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ adv
più
comparative of much
word to form a comparative

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ determiner
più
comparative of many

more and more adv
viepiù
progressively more
in a manner that progressively increases

more haste, less speed proverb
presto e bene raro avviene
when one is in a hurry, one often ends up completing a task more slowly

more or less adv
quasi
almost
più o meno approssimativamente su per giù
approximately

more than one can shake a stick at adj
più di quanto tu possa immaginare
occurring in abundance

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
spugnola
genus Morchella

morello n
marasca
Prunus cerasus austera tree
fruit

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
inoltre
in addition to what has been said

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ n
gufastore di Nuova Zelanda
Ninox novaeseelandiae

morganatic /mɔɹɡəˈnætɪk/ /mɔːɡəˈnatɪk/ adj
morganatico

morgue /mɔɹɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ n
obitorio camera mortuaria
place for dead people

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
moribondo morente
approaching death

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
morione
type of helmet

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
morna
a genre of Cape Verdean music

morning /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
mattina mattino
part of the day between dawn and midday
the part of the day after midnight and before midday

morning gift n
morgengabio
gift given by husband to wife upon first morning of marriage

morning sickness n
nausee mattutine
early morning nausea from pregnancy

morning star n
lucifero stella del mattino
planet Venus as seen around dawn
mazza ferrata stella del mattino
spiked weapon on staff

morning wood n
alzabandiera
morning erection

morning-after pill n
pillola del giorno dopo
type of contraceptive pill

moron /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ n
cretino deficiente idiota imbecille stupido
babbeo cretino deficiente idiota imbecille mongoloide
person of borderline intelligence

morpheme /ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/ n
morfema
smallest linguistic unit

morphine /ˈmɔɹfiːn/ n
morfina
crystalline alkaloid

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfologico
relating to morphology

morphologically adv
morfologicamente
with regard to morphology

morphology /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/ n
morfologia
a scientific study of form and structure
linguistic study of the form and structure
biological study of the form and structure
a description of the form and structure of something
geological study of the form and structure
the form and structure of something

morphophonemic adj
morfofonemico
relating to morphophonemes or morphophonemics

morphophonology n
morfofonologia

morphopsychology n
morfopsicologia

morphosyntax n
morfosintassi

morra n
morra

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
boccone
small fragment

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
mortale
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing
susceptible to death

mortal sin n
peccato mortale
grave sin

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
mortalità
condition of being susceptible to death
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
malta mortaio
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water
mortaio
vessel used to grind ingredients
short large-bore cannon

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ n
ipoteca
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ v
ipotecare
to borrow against a property

mortise /ˈmɔː(ɹ).tɪs/ n
mortasa
a hole for a tenon

mortise-and-tenon joint n
tenone e mortasa
joint

mortmain /ˈmɔɹt.meɪn/ /ˈmɔːt.meɪn/ n
manomorta
inalienable possession of lands

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ n
mosaico
artwork
composite picture
genetically diverse individual
viral disease

mosaicist n
mosaicista
person who designs or builds mosaics

mosasaur n
mosasauro
group of extinct marine reptiles

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
moscovio
115th element

mosh /mɒʃ/ v
pogare
jump and collide with other dancer

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
moschea
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
zanzara
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood

mosquito coil n
piroconofobo zampirone
mosquito-repelling incense

mosquito net n
zanzariera
fine net used to protect against mosquitos

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
muschio
plants of the division Bryophyta

moss-grown adj
muschiato
overgrown with moss

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ n
muscosa muscoso
covered in or overgrown with moss

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
il più
adverb forming superlative

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
di più la maggioranza di
majority of

most of all adv
più di tutto
to a greater extent than anything else

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
per lo più soprattutto
for the most part

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
pagliuzza
A small particle; a speck

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ n
motel
type of hotel

motet n
mottetto
a composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style

moth /mɑθ/ /mɑθs/ /mɒθ/ /mɒθs/ /mɔθ/ /mɔθs/ n
falena tarma tignola camola
insect similar to a butterfly

mothball n
naftalina pallina tarmicida
small ball

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ n
madre mamma
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant
one’s female parent
something that is the greatest of its kind

mother hen n
mamma chioccia
overprotective woman

mother ship n
nave madre
vessel that serves a smaller vessel

mother tongue n
madrelingua
one's native tongue

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
suocera
spouse’s mother

mother-of-pearl n
madreperla
pearly layer

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
scheda madre
primary circuit board of a computer

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
figlio di puttana pezzo di merda
generic term of abuse

motherland /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
madrepatria
the country of one's ancestors

motherly /ˈmʌðəli/ adj
materno
befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
motivo
nucleotide or amino-acid sequence pattern

motile /ˈməʊtaɪl/ adj
mobile
Having the power to move spontaneously

motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈməʊʃən/ n
mozione mozioni
parliamentary proposal
movimento
state of progression from one place to another

motion detector n
sensore di movimento
device used in security systems

motion sickness n
chinetosi mal di mare
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
immobile inerte immoto
at rest, not moving

motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
motivare
to encourage

motivation n
motivazione
willingness of action especially in behavior

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
motivo
a cause to commit a crime

motive power n
forza motrice
power that enables something to move

motley adj
eterogeneo variegato
comprising greatly varied elements
multicolore variegato
having many colours; variegated

motor /ˈmoʊtɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ n
motore
engine
auto autovettura macchina
motor car

motor scooter n
lambretta motoscooter
small motorcycle or moped

motor vehicle n
autoveicolo
any land-based means of transportation

motorcade n
corteo di automobili sfilata di automobili
procession of cars

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ n
motocicletta moto motociclo
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motorcycle sport n
motociclismo
The sport of racing with motorcycles

motorcyclist n
centauro motociclista
someone who rides a motorcycle

motorist n
motorista
one who drives a motor vehicle

motorization n
motorizzazione
the act of motorizing something

motorize v
motorizzare

motorjet n
motoreattore termogetto
rudimentary type of jet engine

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n
autostrada
broad highway

mottled duck n
germano maculato
Anas fulvigula

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ n
motto
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement
suggestive sentence, phrase or word

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
muflone
sheep

mouldboard n
versoio
curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ adj
ammuffito mucido
covered with mould

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
muda muta
process

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
mutare fare la muta
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal

mound /maʊnd/ n
cumulo monticello montarozzo motta terrapieno tumulo
artificial elevation of earth
tumulo collinetta monticello motta poggio
natural elevation

mound /maʊnd/ v
accumulare ammucchiare
to pile into mounds

mount /maʊnt/ n
destriero
horse

mount /maʊnt/ v
montare
to have sexual intercourse with someone

mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ /ˈmaʊntɪn/ n
montagna monte
large mass of earth and rock
large amount

mountain beaver n
castoro di montagna

mountain bike n
rampichino
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding

mountain buzzard n
poiana africana dei monti
Buteo oreophilus

mountain chain n
catena montuosa giogaia
a series of mountain ranges

mountain climber n
alpinista escursionista scalatore
mountain climber

mountain pass n
passo di montagna valico
low point

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ n
alpinista escursionista
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure
montanaro
someone who lives in a mountainous area

mountainous /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ adj
montagnoso
having many mountains

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ v
rimpiangere
express sadness for, grieve over

mournful /ˈmo(ː)ɹnfəl/ /ˈmoənfəl/ /ˈmɔɹnfəl/ /ˈmɔːnfəl/ adj
lamentoso
filled with grief or sadness

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ n
lutto
expressing sorrow over death

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ n
mouse topo sorcio
computing: input device
topo sorcio ratto
rodent of the genus Mus

mouse lemur n
microcebo
lemur of the genus Microcebus

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ n
tappetino per mouse
mouse pad

mouse-colored antshrike n
averla formichiera grigiotopo
bird

mousekin n
topolino
baby mouse

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
trappola per topi
device for killing mice

moustache /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
baffi baffo
hair on upper lip

moustached adj
baffuto
having moustache

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ n
imboccatùra imbócco
an outlet, aperture or orifice
foce
the end of a river out of which water flows
bocca
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested

mouthful n
boccata boccone morso
amount that will fit in a mouth

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
imboccatura
part of a wind or brass instrument
portavoce
spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else

mouthwash n
collutorio
liquid used to clean one's mouth

mouthwatering adj
appetitoso invitante
delicious in taste

move /muːv/ n
passo
an act for the attainment of an object or purpose
cambiamento cambio
change strategy
mossa
the act of moving a token on a gameboard
trasloco
the event of changing one's residence

move /muːv/ v
agire darsi una mossa smuoversi
to act; to take action
prodigarsi
to apply to
emozionare muovere
to arouse the feelings or passions of
trasportare muovere
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion
muoversi muovere
to change place or posture; to go
traslocare trasferirsi
to change residence
muovere spostare
to change the place of a piece
persuadere
to excite to action
proporre raccomandare
to propose; to recommend
spostare trasferire
to transfer from one space or position to another

move about v
spostarsi
move from place to place

move heaven and earth v
muovere cielo e terra
to go to extreme lengths

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
movimento
physical motion
music: division of a larger musical composition
trend in various fields or social categories

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
film pellicola
motion picture

movie camera n
macchina da presa
camera for filming a movie

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
commovente
that causes someone to feel emotion

moving walkway n
nastro trasportatore
slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
falciare mietere tagliare l'erba
to cut down

mower /ˈməʊ.ə(ɹ)/ n
falciatore
a person who cuts grass

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
moxibustione
burning of moxa against skin

mozzarella /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
mozzarella
soft Italian cheese

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
molto
to a great extent

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
molto
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
tanto rumore per nulla
a lot of fuss

mucic adj
mucico

muck /mʌk/ n
porcheria sporcizia
slimy mud
letame
soft manure

muck /mʌk/ v
spalare spalare letame spalare merda
shovel muck

mucopus /ˈmjuːkəʊpʌs/ n
mucopus
mixture of mucus and pus

mucous membrane n
mucosa
membrane which secretes mucus

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
muco
slippery secretion

mud /mʌd/ n
fango
mixture of soil and water
wilful remarks or claims

mud /mʌd/ v
infangare
to make muddy

muddiness n
fangosità limosità melmosità

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ n
casino guazzabuglio intruglio pasticcio pastrocchio pateracchio
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ v
aggrovigliare arruffare imbrogliare impasticciare ingarbugliare pasticciare
mix together, to mix up; to confuse

muddy [ˈmʌdi] adj
fangoso
covered with mud

mudflat n
barena
flat expanse of mud, esp. tidal flat

mudguard n
parafango
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle

mudskipper n
perioftalmo
goby

mudslinger n
infangatore
one who casts aspersions

mudstone n
marna
a fine-grained sedimentary rock

muff /mʌf/ n
manicotto
a piece of fur or cloth for keeping the hands warm
fica pelo pubico
pubic hair
fallo
an error

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
muffin
individual cake

muffle furnace n
muffola

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
silenziatore marmitta smorzatore
part of exhaust pipe

mufti /ˈmʌfti/ n
muftì
Muslim scholar
abito civile
civilian dress

mug /mʌɡ/ n
babbeo credulone gonzo idiota
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled
muso
(slang) the face
boccale gotto
large cup

mug /mʌɡ/ v
borseggiare scippare
to assault for the purpose of robbery

mugful n
gotto
as much as a mug will contain

mujik /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
mužik
Russian peasant

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
mulatto mulatta
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ n
mora
the fruit
moro
the tree

mulch /mʌltʃ/ n
pacciame
shredded matter for covering the soil

mulch /mʌltʃ/ v
pacciamare
to apply mulch

mule /mjuːl/ n
mulo
offspring of male donkey and female horse
spallone
person paid to smuggle drugs

mulled wine n
vin brulé
wine with spices served hot

mullein /ˈmʌlɨn/ n
verbasco
plants of the genus Verbascum

mullet /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
cefalo muggine triglia
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)

mullion n
colonnina montante
vertical bar between the casements of a window

multi- /mʌlti/ prefix
multi-
pertaining to many

multi-billion adj
multi-billione
having more than 1,000,000,000

multi-touch adj
multitocco
accepting more than one touch at same time

multi-touch n
multitocco
capability

multiagent adj
multiagente

multiarticular adj
multiarticolato
having multiple joints

multibillion /ˌmʌltiˈbɪljən/ adj
multimiliardo
having a value of several billion

multicellular adj
multicellulare pluricellulare
having many cells

multicentric adj
multicentrico
occurring in multiple centres at the same time

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
multicolore
having multiple colors

multicombustible adj
multicombustibile

multicriteria adj
multicriterio
Involving multiple criteria

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
multiculturale
relating to several different cultures

multiculturality n
multiculturalità
multiculturality

multielectronic adj
multielettronico
involving multiple electrons

multienzymatic adj
multienzimatico

multifaceted adj
poliedrico
having many aspects
having multiple facets

multihadronic adj
multiadronico
involving multiple hadrons

multilayer adj
pluristratificato
any system of multiple layers

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
multilingue
pertaining to multiple languages
able to communicate fluently in multiple languages

multilingualism n
plurilinguismo multilinguismo
ability to speak several languages

multimillion adj
multimilionaria multimilionario
having several millions

multimillionaire n
multimilionario multimilionaria
person worth many millions

multinational adj
multinazionale
of, or involving more than two countries
operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries

multinational n
multinazionale
multinational company

multipartyism n
multipartitismo

multiplayer /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ɚ/ n
multigiocatore
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiplex n
multisala
large cinema complex

multiplicand /ˌmʌltəplɪˈkænd/ n
moltiplicando
number that is to be multiplied by another

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
moltiplicazione
process
calculation

multiplication table n
tavola pitagorica tabellina
in arithmetic

multiplicity n
molteplicità
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements
a large indeterminate number
mathematics: the number of values for which a given condition holds

multiplier /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ] n
moltiplicatore
number

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
moltiplicare
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number)

multiracial adj
multirazziale
of, or having a mixture of, multiple races

multiset n
multiinsieme
generalized type of set that may contain multiple occurrences of elements

multisport adj
polisportiva polisportivo

multitude /ˈmʌltəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ n
folla
mass of ordinary people; the populace or the masses

multiuser adj
multiutente

multivariate adj
multivariato
having or involving multiple variables

multiverse n
multiverso
hypothetical group of all possible universes

multivoltine adj
multivoltino
Having several broods or generations in a year

multiwindow adj
multifinestra

mum /mʌm/ n
mamma
mother (informal, familiar)

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
acqua in bocca
the accompanying facts are a secret

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ n
balbettio biascicamento borbottio farfugliamento mugugno
quiet vocalization

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
balbettare biascicare borbottare farfugliare mugugnare
to speak unintelligibly

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
mummia
embalmed corpse
mamma
child's term for mother

mummy brown /ˌmʌmi ˈbɹaʊn/ n
bruno bitume
brown pigment originally prepared from ground-up remains of Egyptian mummies, etc.

mumps n
parotite epidemica orecchioni
contagious disease

munchies /ˈmʌntʃiz/ n
fame chimica
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis

mung bean /ˈmʌŋ ˌbiːn/ n
fagiolo mungo fagiolo mungo verde
seed of Vigna radiata

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
civico comunale
pertaining to city

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
comune municipalità
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts

municipalization n
municipalizzazione

municipalize v
municipalizzare
to convert into a municipality

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɨsn̩t/ adj
munifico
(of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing

muntin n
inglesina
window pane separator

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
muone
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family

muonic adj
muonico
pertaining to, or composed of muons

mural /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
murales
painting on wall

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
assassinio omicidio uccisione
an act of deliberate killing
assassinio omicidio
the crime of deliberate killing

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
massacrare
defeat decisively
assassinare
deliberately kill
distruggere
devour

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
assassino
person who commits murder

murderess n
assassina omicida
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/ adj
letale mortale omicida
likely to commit murder, homicidal

muriatic acid n
acido muriatico
hydrochloric acid

murine /ˈmjʊəɹaɪn/ adj
murino
characteristic of mice

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ n
mormorio brusio sussurro
low sounds or speech

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
mormorare
to speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble

murrey /məɹiː/ adj
morato
having a murrey colour

muscarine n
muscarina
poisonous alkaloid

muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ n
muscolo
contractile tissue
organ composed of muscle tissue
strength, force

muscovite n
muscovite
mineral of the mica group

muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ adj
muscoloso
having strength
having large, well-developed muscles
muscolare
of or relating to muscles

muscular dystrophy n
distrofia muscolare
muscular dystrophy

muscularity n
muscolosità

musculature n
muscolatura
collection of muscles

musculoskeletal adj
muscoloscheletrico
of, or relating to both muscles and the skeleton

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
muse musa
a source of inspiration

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
meditare
to become lost in thought

museologist n
museologo

museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ n
museo
building or institution

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ n
pastone poltiglia
semiliquid substance

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ v
sminuzzare spezzettare
To squish so as to break into smaller pieces or to combine with something else

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ n
fungo
fruiting body of a fungus
fungus itself

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
partitura spartito
sheet music
musica
sound, organized in time in a melodious way
any pleasing or interesting sounds

music box n
carillon
box that generates or plays music

music of the spheres n
armonia delle sfere armonia universale musica delle sfere musica universale
music produced by celestial bodies

music stand n
leggio
stand for holding sheet music

music theory n
teoria musicale
field of study dealing with how music works

music therapy n
musicoterapia
any of various therapeutic uses of music

music to someone's ears n
musica per le proprie orecchie
good news; pleasing sound or expression

music video n
videoclip
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
musicale
of or relating to music

musical chairs n
gioco della sedia
game

musical instrument n
strumento musicale
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds

musical notation n
notazione musicale
writing system

musicality /ˌmju.zɪ.ˈkæ.lɪ.ti/ n
musicalità
condition of being musical

musically adv
musicalmente
in a musical manner

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
musicista musico
person who performs or writes music

musicological adj
musicologico
of or pertaining to musicology

musicologist n
musicologo
one who studies musicology

musicology n
musicologia
study of music

musing adj
pensieroso
absorbed in thought; contemplative

musk /mʌsk/ n
muschio
greasy secretion with powerful odour

musk deer n
mosco
small deer inhabiting uplands of central Asia

musk duck n
anatra muschiata australiana
Biziura lobata

musk ox n
bue muschiato
an arctic mammal

musket /ˈmʌskət/ n
moschetto
firearm

musketeer n
moschettiere
member of French royal bodyguard
foot soldier

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
topo muschiato
Ondatra zibethicus

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ n
mussola mussolina
thin cotton cloth

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
cozza mitilo muscolo peocio dattero nero poverazza
any small edible bivalve shellfish

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ n
mosto
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ v
dovere
be required to

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
senape
colour
senape mostarda
condiment
plant

mustard gas n
iprite
vesicant gas

mustelid n
mustelide
any species of family Mustelidae

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ n
adunata assemblea raduno
any assemblage or display
adunanza adunata rivista
assembling or review of troops
raduno
roundup of cattle
mostra
show; display

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ v
convocare
adunare esibire radunare
to call or assemble together
arruolare assumere ingaggiare
to enroll in service

muster roll n
ruolino ruolino di compagnia
official list of the officers in a military

mutability n
mutevolezza
state or quality of being mutable

mutagen /ˈmjuːtədʒn̩/ n
mutageno
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

mutarotation n
mutarotazione
a dynamic change in the rotation of polarized light

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmjuteɪt/ v
mutare
to undergo mutation

mutational adj
mutazionale
pertaining to mutation

mutatis mutandis /m(j)uˌtɑdəs m(j)uˈtɑndəs/ /m(j)uːˌtɑːtɪs muːˈtandɪs/ adv
con le opportune differenze fatti i debiti mutamenti mutatis mutandis
having changed what needs to be changed

mute /mjuːt/ adj
muto
not having the power of speech
silent, not making a sound

mute /mjuːt/ n
sordina sordino
sordine

mute h /mjuːt eɪtʃ/ n
h muto
usage of the letter h at the start of a word which allows liaison with a preceding consonant

mute swan n
cigno reale
Cygnus olor

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ n
ammutinamento
organized rebellion

mutism n
mutismo
psychological disorder

mutt /mʌt/ n
bastardino
a mongrel dog

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ n
carne ovina
the flesh of sheep used as food

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
mutuo vicendevole
having the same relationship, each to each other
vicendevole
possessed in common
reciproco vicendevole
reciprocal

mutual friend n
amico comune
friend of each of two or more people

mutualism /ˈmju.tʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
mutualismo
interaction between two species that benefits both

mutuality n
mutualità
the property of being mutual

mutually /ˈmjutʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
vicendevolmente
in a shared manner; equally; affecting all parties the same way
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ n
museruola mordacchia
device to stop an animal from biting
avancarica
open end of a gun
muso
part of animal's head

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
mettere la museruola
to apply a muzzle
imbavagliare mettere a tacere
to restrain from speaking or acting

muzzleloading adj
ad avancarica
of a gun, having ammunition loaded from the front of the barrel

mwah /mwɑ/ /mwɑː/ interjection
pciù
sound of a kiss

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mɪ/ determiner
mio
belonging to me

my ass interjection
stocazzo un cazzo un paio di palle
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
la mia macchina si è in panne la mia macchina si è rotta
my car has broken down

my foot interjection
un corno!
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my name is phraseologicalUnit
il mio nome è ... mi chiamo
a way to identify oneself

myalgia n
mialgia
muscular pain or tenderness

mycelium n
micelio
vegetative part of a fungus

mycological adj
micologico
of or pertaining to mycology

mycologist /maɪˌkɑləˈd͡ʒɪst/ n
micologista
a person who studies, professes or practices mycology

mycology /maɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
micologia
study of fungi

mycorrhiza n
micorriza
symbiotic relationship between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant

mycorrhization n
micorrizazione

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ n
micosi
an infection caused by a fungus

mycotoxin n
micotossina
toxin produced by a fungus

mydriasis /mɪˈdɹaɪ ə sɪs/ n
midriasi

myocardial /maɪoʊˈkɑɹdi.əl/ /maɪəʊˈkɑːdi.əl/ adj
miocardico
relating to the myocardium

myocardiocyte n
miocardiocito
cell

myocardium n
miocardio
muscles that surround and power the heart

myoinositol n
mioinositolo
most commonly-occurring isomer of inositol

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ n
mioma
tumor composed of muscle tissue

myosin n
miosina
motor protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ n
miriade
vast diversity or number

myrmecological adj
mirmecologico
pertaining to myrmecology

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ adj
miroblita

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ n
miroblita
saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints or the odour of sanctity

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
mirra
dried sap of the myrrha tree

myrtle /ˈmɜːtəl/ /ˈmɝtəl/ n
mirto
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mi
me, reflexive form of me

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ adj
misterioso ignoto
of unknown origin

mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/ n
giallo mistero
mistero
an event in the life of Jesus used as a focus for devotions
enigma mistero rebus
someone or thing with an obscure or puzzling nature
mistero arcano enigma
something secret or unexplainable

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
mistico
someone who practices mysticism

myth /mɪθ/ n
mito
divine story
commonly-held but false belief

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ adj
mitico favoloso leggendario
existing in myth

mythicize /ˈmɪθɪˌsaɪz/ v
mitizzare

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mitologico
of, or relating to myths or mythology

mythology /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ n
mitologia
collection and study of myths
myths of a people
myths concerning an event, person or institution

mythomania n
mitomania
compulsion to tell lies

mythomaniac n
mitomane
someone who suffers from mythomania

myxoma n
mixoma
tumor of primitive connective tissue

myxomatosis n
mixomatosi
rabbit disease

mâche n
valerianella gallinella commune lattughella
Valerianella locusta

ménage à trois /ˌmɛɪnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ n
sesso a tre

n-adic adj
n-adico
having a valency of n

n/a adj
non applicabile
not applicable
non disponibile
not available

nabob /ˈneɪbɑb/ /ˈneɪbɒb/ n
nababbo
someone of great wealth

nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɪɹ/ n
nadir
point of the sky

nadiral /ˈneɪ.dɪɹəl/ adj
nadirale
at a nadir

naevus flammeus n
nevo vinoso
anatomy: vascular birthmark

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
brenna ronzino
old useless horse

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
assillare
complain about insignificant matters

nagana n
n'gana nagana
disease of vertebrates

nagyka n
nagaica

naif n
ingenuo
one who is naive

nail /neɪl/ n
unghia chiodo
on fingers and toes
chiodo unghia
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials

nail /neɪl/ v
inchiodare
employ a nail as a fastener
catch

nail clipper n
tagliaunghie
nail trimmer

nail file n
limetta
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails

nail gun n
sparachiodi
gun which drives nails

nail polish n
smalto per unghie
cosmetic lacquer

nail polish remover n
solvente per smalto
solvent used to remove nail polish

nailbrush /ˈneɪl.bɹʌʃ/ n
pulisciunghie
a small brush to clean the fingernails

naive /naɪˈiv/ adj
ingenuo candido credulone semplice sempliciotto spontaneo
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement

naked /neɪkt/ /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
nudo ignudo svestito
not wearing any clothes

naked mole rat n
eterocefalo glabro talpa senza pelo

nakedness n
nudità nudezza
state of being naked

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
namaskar namaste namastèe namasté
a greeting

namby-pamby adj
insipido insulso sdolcinato
insipid and sentimental
codardo mollaccione smidollato
lacking vigor or decisiveness

namby-pamby n
cacasotto checca codardo debole eunuco femminuccia
one who is insipid, sentimental}} or weak

name /neɪm/ n
fama riputazione nome
reputation
nome
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing

name /neɪm/ v
nominare
to designate for a role
to mention, specify
denominare
to give a name to
specificare
to identify, define, specify
identificare
to publicly implicate

name day n
onomastico
feast day of a saint

nameless adj
innominato
having no name

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
cioè ovvero ovverosia
specifically

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
omonimo
person with the same name as another

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
bambinaia tata babysitter
child's nurse

nanny goat n
capra
female goat

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nanoaggregate n
nanoaggregato

nanoart n
nanoarte

nanobiotechnological adj
nanobiotecnologico
of or relating to nanobiotechnology

nanocar n
nanomacchina

nanochemistry n
nanochimica

nanocircuitry n
nanocircuiteria

nanocomposite n
nanocomposito
any composite material one or more of whose components is a nanoparticle

nanocrystal n
nanocristallo
nanometer sized crystal

nanodiamond n
nanodiamante
a nanoscale fragment of diamond

nanodust n
nanopolvere

nanoelectrode n
nanoelettrodo
a nanoscale electrode

nanoelectronic adj
nanoelettronico
describing any electronic device constructed on the nano scale

nanoelectronics n
nanoelettronica

nanofabrication n
nanofabbricazione

nanofiber n
nanofibra

nanofiltration n
nanofiltrazione

nanofluidics n
nanofluidica
design and fabrication of nanostructures containing the controlled movement of fluids
study of the behaviour of fluids confined in nanoscale structures

nanofoam n
nanoschiuma
nanoscale foam

nanogeoscience n
nanogeoscienza

nanogram n
nanogrammo

nanoindentation n
nanoindentatura nanoindentazione
an indentation test carried out at nanoscale

nanoindenter n
nanoindentatore

nanoionics n
nanoionica

nanolithography n
nanolitografia
the use of lithography to fabricate nanoscale patterns

nanomachine n
nanomacchina

nanomagnet n
nanomagnete

nanomanipulation n
nanomanipolazione
the manipulation of nanoscale objects using nanotechnology

nanomaterial n
nanomateriale

nanomechanics n
nanomeccanica

nanomechatronics n
nanomeccatronica

nanometre n
nanometro
subunit of length

nanometrology n
nanometrologia

nanomotor n
nanomotore

nanoparticle n
nanoparticella
microscopic particle

nanoparticulate adj
nanoparticolato
composed of nanoparticles

nanopathology n
nanopatologia

nanophotonic adj
nanofotonico
of or pertaining to nanophotonics

nanophotonics n
nanofotonica

nanopolymer n
nanopolimero

nanoprocessor n
nanoprocessore

nanori n
nanori
Japanese kanji readings for names

nanorobotic adj
nanorobotico
relating to nanorobotics

nanorobotics n
nanorobotica
the science and technology of designing and manufacturing nanoscale machines, especially robotic machines

nanoscopic adj
nanoscopico
having a scale expressed in nanometers

nanoscopy n
nanoscopia
the application of nanotechnology to the imaging of objects at nanoscale

nanosecond n
nanosecondo
measure of time

nanotechnology n
nanotecnologia
science and technology of creating nanoparticles

nanotoxicology n
nanotossicologia
the toxicology of nanoparticles

nanotribology n
nanotribologia
the branch of tribology that studies friction at the nanoscale

nanowire n
nanofilo
wire whose width is of the order of nanometers

nanoworld n
nanomondo
the sphere of influence of nanotechnology

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
sonnellino pennichella pisolino
pelucco
a soft or fuzzy surface on fabric or leather
napoleone
card game

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
appisolarsi sonnecchiare
to have a nap

nape /neɪp/ n
nuca coppa
back part of the neck

naphtha /ˈnæpθə/ n
nafta
liquid distilled from petroleum
naturally occurring liquid petroleum

naphthalene n
naftalene
aromatic bicyclic hydrocarbon
naftalina naftalene
white crystalline hydrocarbon

naphthalic acid n
acido naftalico
acid

naphthene n
naftene
cycloalkane

naphthogenesis n
naftogenesi

naphthyl n
naftile

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
tovagliolo salvietta
serviette

napkin ring n
portatovagliolo
ring holding napkin

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
narcisismo
excessive love of oneself

narcissist n
narcisista narciso

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ n
narciso
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus

narco- prefix
narco-
of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use
pertaining to stupor, sleep, or a state of unconsciousness

narcoanalytic adj
narcoanalitico

narcoterrorism n
narcoterrorismo
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking

narcotherapy n
narcoterapia
narcotic therapy

narcotic n
narcotico
numbing drug
class of drugs

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
narrare
raccontare narrare
to relate a story

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
descrizione
systematic recitation of an event

narratology n
narratologia
the study of narrative structure

narrator /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæɹeɪtəɹ/ n
narratore narratrice
in story
in film and television

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adj
stretto angusto
having small width

narrow-minded adj
ristretto
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas

narrowing n
collo di bottiglia imbuto strettoia strozzatura
process

narrowly adv
da vicino di misura per un pelo
by a narrow margin; closely

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
nartece
vestibule leading to the nave

narwhal /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ n
narvalo
Arctic cetacean

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adj
nasale
having a quality imparted by means of the nose
pertaining to the nose

nasal cavity n
cavità nasali
air-filled space behind nose

nasal consonant n
consonante nasale
nasal consonant

nasal septum n
setto
septum in the nose

nasal vowel n
vocale nasale
nasal vowel

nasalis n
musculo nasale nasale
muscle

nasality n
nasalità
state or quality of being nasal

nasalness n
nasalità
quality of being nasal

nasard n
nasardo
organ stop

nase n
lasca

naso- prefix
naso-
relating to the nose

nastic adj
nastico
relating to the response of a plant to a stimulus

nasturtium /næsˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ n
cappuccina nasturzio tropeolo
genus

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæ.sti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ adj
cattivo spregevole
contemptible of a person
laido lercio lurido sozzo sporco zozzo
dirty, filthy
indecente laido lascivo osceno
indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd

natation /næ.teɪ.ʃən/ n
natazione

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ n
nation nazione
association of students
nazione
community of people
nazione stato
sovereign state

nation of laws n
stato di diritto
nation-state subject to rule of law

nation-state n
stato-nazione
nation state or nation-state

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
nazionale
of or having to do with a nation

national academy n
accademia nazionale
coordinator of research on a national level

national anthem n
inno nazionale
official song of a nation or country

national archive n
archivio nazionale
place for storing materials relating to the history of a nation

national service n
ferma leva naia servizio di leva
compulsory service in the armed forces

national sports team n
nazionale
national sports team

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
nazionalismo
idea of supporting one's country and culture

nationalist adj
nazionalista
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist n
nazionalista
advocate of nationalism

nationality /ˌnæ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
nazionalità
membership of a nation or state
national character or identity

nationality sign n
sigle automobilistiche internazionali
sign on an automobile

nationally adv
nazionalmente
in a way relating to the whole nation

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
nativo natio
belonging to one by birth
endemico
biology: which occurs of its own accord in a given locality
nativo aborigeno
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
nativo aborigeno autoctono indigeno
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
nativo
computing: pertaining to a particular system

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ n
indigeno aborigeno
person who is native to a place

native aluminium n
alluminio nativo
aluminium found in oxygen deficient environments

native speaker n
madrelingua
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

nativity /nəˈtɪvɪti/ n
natività
birth

nativity play n
presepio
the production/performance

nativity scene n
presepe presepio
nativity scene

natremia n
natriemia
presence of sodium ions in the blood

natrolite n
natrolite
mineral

natural /ˈnætʃəɹəl/ adj
naturale
relating to nature
without additives
as expected

natural /ˈnætʃəɹəl/ n
bequadro
musical note, symbol

natural child n
figlio illegittimo
child born to unmarried parents

natural disaster n
disastro naturale
natural phenomenon
emergency situation

natural fiber n
fibra naturale
fiber which is obtained naturally

natural gas n
gas naturale
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits

natural language n
linguaggio naturale
human language developed naturally

natural language processing n
elaborazione del linguaggio naturale
field concerning interaction with computers using natural languages

natural law n
giusnaturalismo
An ethical theory

natural number n
numero naturale
positive integer or non-negative integer

natural numbers n
numero naturale
number theory

natural resource n
risorsa naturale
source of wealth that occurs naturally

natural science n
scienza della natura
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world

natural scientist n
naturalista
scientist dedicated to natural science

natural selection n
selezione naturale
natural selection

natural trumpet n
clarino
valveless brass instrument

naturalism n
naturalismo
a state of nature; conformity to nature

naturally /ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
naturalmente
in a natural manner
surely
inherently or by nature

naturalness n
naturalità naturalezza
state or quality of being natural

nature /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ /ˈnæetʃɘ/ /ˈnæɪ̯tʃə/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ n
natura
everything related to biological and geographical states
the natural world
essential characteristics
primitive state of being

nature reserve n
riserva naturale area naturale protetta
area managed to conserve natural features

naturism /ˈneɪ.tʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
naturismo
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad

naturist n
naturista
one who prefers to live without clothes, often for reasons of health

naturopath n
naturopata
practitioner of naturopathy

naughty /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
birichino furbetto malizioso
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly
osceno provocante
risqué, sexually suggestive

naumachia n
naumachia
recreation of sea battles in Ancient Rome

nauplius /ˈnɔ.pli.əs/ /ˈnɔː.plɪ.əs/ n
nauplio
crustacean larva

nausea /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
nausea
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit
strong dislike or disgust

nautical /ˈnɔːtɪkl̩/ adj
nautico nautica
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen

nautical mile n
miglio marino miglio nautico miglia marine miglia nautiche
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

naval /ˈneɪvəl/ adj
navale
of or relating to a navy
nautico navale
of or relating to ships

naval infantry n
fanteria di marina
marine corps

navalism n
navalismo
naval militarism

navalistic adj
navalistico

nave /neɪv/ n
navata
the middle or body of a church
mozzo
hub of a wheel

navel /ˈneɪvəl/ n
ombelico onfalo
remnant of umbilical cord

navicular adj
navicolare
Shaped like a boat

navigability n
navigabilità
state of being navigable

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
nautica navigazione
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship
navigazione
traffic or travel by vessel

navigational chart n
carta nautica
map of a maritime area

navigator n
marinaio marittimo navigante navigatore
officer who navigates
navigatore
sea explorer

navvy n
manovale
laborer

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
marina marina militare
sea force

nay /neɪ/ conjunction
anzi o per meglio dire
or even

nduja /(ə)nˈduːjə/ n
'nduja
spicy spreadable sausage from Calabria

ne'er cast a clout til May be out proverb
aprile, non ti scoprire; maggio, adagio adagio; giugno, allarga il pugno
advice not to change from winter clothes

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adj
prossimo
of an event, approaching
vicino
physically close

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adv
circa
having a small intervening distance with regard to something

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ preposition
vicino a
in close proximity to

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ v
avvicinare
come closer to

near miss n
per un pelo

nearby adj
accanto
adjacent

nearby adv
vicino
close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
quasi
almost, but not quite

nearsightedness n
miopia
property of being nearsighted

neat /niːt/ adj
puro
chemistry: with no solvent or cosolvent
ordinato
having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful
pulito
tidy, free from dirt

neatness n
pulizia
the state of being neat

nebris /ˈnɛbɹɪs/ n
nebride

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ n
nebulosa
a space cloud

nebulosity n
nebulosità

necessarily /ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ adv
necessariamente a tutti i costi di riffa o di raffa per forza volente o nolente
of necessity

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
necessario
needed, required
such as must be

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
necessitare
to make necessary; require something to be brought about

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ n
necessità
quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
di necessità virtù il bisogno aguzza l'ingegno
a person in need will find a way

neck /nɛk/ n
collo
the part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals
the tapered part of a bottle toward the opening
the part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck
the extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

neck /nɛk/ v
appendere per il collo impiccare strangolare
hang by the neck; strangle; kill
fare l'amore limonare pomiciare slinguare
make love

neckerchief n
fazzoletto cravatta fazzoletto da collo foulard
type of scarf

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
collana girocollo
jewelry

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
cravatta
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

necro- /ˈnɛkɹəʊ/ prefix
necro-
related to death

necrobiotic adj
necrobiotico

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
necrocrazia
government that still operates under the rules of a former, dead leader

necrohormone n
necrormone

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
necrologia
listing of people who have died

necromancer /ˈnekɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnekɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
negromante
person who practices necromancy

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
negromanzia
divination involving the dead

necromantic adj
negromantesco
of necromancy

necrophage n
necrofago
organism

necrophagia n
necrofagia
all senses

necrophagic adj
necrofagico

necrophagy /nɛˈkɹɒfəd͡ʒi/ n
necrofagia
eating of dead or decaying animal flesh

necrophile /ˈnɛkɹəʊ̆faɪl/ n
necrofilo
one who is subject to necrophilia

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
necrofilia
pathological attraction to dead bodies
pathological fascination with death

necrophobe n
necrofobo
a person who has a morbid fear of death

necrophobia n
necrofobia
fear of death or corpses

necrophobic adj
necrofobico
relating to necrophobia

necrophyte n
necrofito

necrosis n
necrosi
localized death of cells or tissue

necrotic adj
necrotico
of or pertaining to necrosis

necrotrophic adj
necrotrofo
nutrition

necrotrophy n
necrotrofia necrotrofismo
nutrition

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
nettare
any delicious drink
drink of the gods
sweet liquid secreted by flowers

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹin/ n
nettarina
fruit

nectary n
nettario
gland that secretes nectar

nectin n
nectina
protein

need /niːd/ n
bisogno necessità
something required

need /niːd/ v
necessitare essere obbligato a
to be obliged to
aver bisogno di avere bisogno
to have an absolute requirement for

needle /ˈniː.dl/ n
ago
implement for sewing etc.
leaf of conifer
lancetta ago
indicating device
puntina ago
sensor phonograph stylus

needle /ˈniː.dl/ v
punzonare
to pierce with a needle
punzecchiare
to tease in order to provoke

needle in a haystack n
cercare un ago in un pagliaio
idiomatic

needle lace n
merletto pizzo trina
form of lace

needle valve n
valvola a spillo
valve type

needlecase n
agoraio
case for keeping needles

needlepoint n
ricamo
craft

needlewoman n
cucitrice
a woman who works with a needle

needy /ˈniːdi/ adj
bisognoso indigente povero
in need, poor

nefandous /nəˈfændəs/ /nɪˈfandəs/ adj
nefando
unspeakable, appalling

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/ adj
nefasto diabolico infernale scellerato sinistro
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics

negation n
negazione
act of negating something
negation in logic
denial or contradiction

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
negativo
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
inherently damaging
mathematics: less than zero
linguistics: denying a proposition

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
negativa
grammar: word that indicates negation
negativo
mathematics: negative quantity
negativo negativa
photography

negatively adv
negativamente
in a negative manner

negativism n
negativismo

negativization n
negativizzazione
process by which a seropositive person becomes seronegative

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
negligenza
act of neglecting

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
tralasciare
disregard
negligere ignorare mancare omettere
fail to care for

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ adj
negletto abbandonato
suffering from neglect

neglectful adj
negligente
tending to neglect

negligence n
negligenza
failure to exercise a standard of care (law)

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ adj
negligente
culpable due to negligence

negligently adv
negligentemente
in a negligent manner

negligible adj
trascurabile insignificante
able to be ignored or excluded

negotiability n
negoziabilità
state of being negotiable

negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃi.əbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʊʃi.əbəl/ adj
negoziabile
open to negotiation or bargaining

negotiable instrument n
effetto negoziabile effetto di commercio
legal document

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
negoziare
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)

negotiation /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
negoziazione negoziato
process of achieving agreement

negotiator /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/ n
negoziatrice negoziatore
One who negotiates

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
nera negra
A black female

negritude /ˈnɛɡɹɪtjuːd/ n
negritudine

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ n
negroni
cocktail made from gin, Campari and vermouth

negus /ˈniːɡəs/ n
negus
supreme Ethiopian ruler

neigh /neɪ/ n
nitrito
the cry of a horse

neigh /neɪ/ v
nitrire
(of a horse) to make its cry
to make a sound similar to a horses' cry

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
quartiere
division of a municipality or region
vicinato
inhabitants of a residential area
largely obsolete: quality of being a neighbor
vicinato quartiere
nearby area
vicinanza
quality of physical proximity
intorno
topology: set containing an open subset containing some specified point

neighboring /ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ adj
vicino confinante contiguo finitimo limitrofo
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
vicino vicina
a person living on adjacent or nearby land
prossimo
fellow human

neighbourly adj
amichevole cordiale gentile
friendly

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ adv
né
similarly not

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ conjunction
neanche manco nemmeno neppure
also not
né
not either (used with nor): neither X nor Y

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ determiner
nessuno
not one of two; not either

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ pronoun
nessuno
not either one

neither fish nor fowl n
né carne né pesce
something or someone not easily categorized; something that does not fit in a group or situation

neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring phraseologicalUnit
né carne né pesce
unsuitable for anything or anybody

neither … nor conjunction
né … né
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas

nekton n
necton
organisms in the ocean

nematic adj
nematico

nematode /ˈnɛməˌtoʊd/ n
nematode
small invertebrate animal

neo- /ˈnioʊ/ /ˈniːəʊ/ prefix
neo-
contemporary
new

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ n
neonazista
person who believes in a Nazi ideology
insult: person with right-wing views

neo-Nazism n
neonazismo
the ideology held by neo-Nazis

neo-Ricardian adj
neoricardiano

neo-Thomism n
neotomismo

neo-historicism n
neostoricismo

neo-romantic adj
neoromantico

neo-romanticism n
neoromanticismo

neo-testamentary adj
neotestamentario

neoantigen n
neoantigene

neocolonialism n
neocolonialismo
colonial linguistic expression

neocortex n
neocorteccia
part of mammal brain

neocortical adj
neocorticale
pertaining to the neocortex

neocriticism n
neocriticismo

neocriticist n
neocriticista

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
neodimio
chemical element

neofascism n
neofascismo
right-wing political movement

neofascist adj
neofascista
of or pertaining to neofascism

neofascist n
neofascista
a follower of neofascism

neoformed adj
neoformato
newly-formed

neogothic adj
neogotico

neoguelphism n
neoguelfismo
Italian movement

neoidealist n
neoidealista

neokorate n
neocoria

neokoros n
neocoro

neoliberalism n
neoliberismo
political ideology

neologism /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/ n
neologismo
recently coined word

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
neon neo
element

neon lamp n
lampada al neon
small gas discharge lamp

neonatal adj
neonatale
of or pertaining to the time immediately birth

neonatology /ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
neonatologia
branch of medicine that deals with newborn infants

neophilia n
neofilia
love of new things

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
neofobia
fear of new things

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
neofita
beginner
novice (recent convert)
early Christian convert

neoplasm n
neoplasma
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue

neoplastic adj
neoplastico
relating to neoplasm

neoprene /ˈniɵpɹin/ n
neoprene
synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, used in various consumer products

neorealism n
neorealismo
movement in art

neorealistic adj
neorealistico
pertaining to neorealism

neoteny /niˈɑːtəni/ /niˈɒtəni/ n
neotenia
retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult
sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage

neoytterbia n
neoitterbio
former name of ytterbium

nepheline n
nefelina
feldspathoid mineral

nephelopia n
nefelopia

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ n
nipote
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephology /nɪˈfɒlədʒi/ n
nefologia
branch of meteorology

nephoscopy n
nefoscopia

nephralgia n
nefralgia
pain in the kidneys

nephrectomy n
nefrectomia
the surgical removal of a kidney

nephridium n
nefridio
biology: a tubular excretory organ in some invertebrates

nephrite n
nefrite
semi-precious stone

nephritis n
nefrite
inflammation of the kidney

nephro- prefix
nefro-
of or relating to the kidneys

nephrocarcinoma n
nefrocarcinoma

nephrogenic adj
nefrogenico
that forms the tissues of the kidney

nephrologist n
nefrologo
physician

nephrology n
nefrologia
branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys

nephron n
nefrone
basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

nephropexy n
nefropessi

nephroplegia n
nefroplegia

nephrorrhaphy n
nefrorrafia

nephrosic adj
nefrosico
of or pertaining to nephrosis

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
nepotismo
favoring of relatives or personal friends

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
nettunio
chemical element

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
secchione
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted

neritic adj
neritico

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ n
nerola neroli
essential oil obtained from the blossom of the bitter orange

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
nervatura nervo
(botany) vein; grain in wood
nervi
agitation caused by a negative emotion
faccia tosta sfacciataggine
audacity
nervo
bundle of neurons
(colloquial) neuron
stamina
coraggio
courage

nerve gas n
gas nervino
weapon of mass destruction

nervous /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ adj
nervoso
apprehensive, anxious
relating to the nerves
easily agitated or alarmed

nervous system n
sistema nervoso
system which coordinates the activity of the body

nervously adv
nervosamente
in a nervous manner

nervousness n
nervosismo
state or quality of being nervous

nesonym n
nesonimo
toponym of an island

nest /nɛst/ n
nido
bird-built structure
place for depositing eggs
snug residence
hideout
retreat

nest /nɛst/ v
annidarsi
to build or settle into a nest

nest egg n
endice nidiandolo uovo per nido
egg placed in a bird's nest
gruzzolo risparmio
savings

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
accomodarsi
to settle oneself comfortably and snugly

net /nɛt/ adj
finale
final
netto
remaining after expenses or deductions

net /nɛt/ n
rete retino
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
rete
interconnecting system
mesh of string, cord or rope
anything that has the appearance of a net
figurative: trap
device for trapping something
sports: mesh stretched to divide the court

net /nɛt/ v
impigliare in una rete intrappolare con una rete irretire
catch by means of a net

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ adj
sotterraneo
beneath the earth's surface
inferiore
lower

netizen n
internauta
member of Internet community

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
ortica
stinging herb of genus Urtica

nettlesome adj
urticante
causing irritation

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ n
rete reti
fabric or structure of fibrous elements
rete
multiple computers and other devices connected together
interconnected group or system

neumatic adj
neumatico
written using neumes

neume /n(j)um/ /njuːm/ n
neuma
sign used in early musical notation

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
neurale
of or relating to the nerves

neuralgia n
nevralgia
nerve pain

neuralization n
neuralizzazione

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ adj
nevrastenico
pertaining to neurasthenia

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
neuro-
relating to nerves or the nervous system

neuro-oncology n
neurooncologia
study of brain neoplasms

neuroanastomosis n
neuroanastomosi

neuroanatomy /njʊəɹəʊəˈnatəmi/ n
neuroanatomia
the anatomy of the nervous system

neuroballistic adj
neurobalistico

neurobiologism n
neurobiologismo

neuroblast n
neuroblasto
embryonic cell that develops into a nerve cell

neuroblastoma n
neuroblastoma
form of cancer

neurochemist n
neurochimica neurochimico
professional in the field of neurochemistry

neurocranium n
neurocranio
anatomy: the part of the skull that encloses the brain

neurodynia n
neurodinia

neuroepithelial adj
neuroepiteliale
of or relating to the neuroepithelium

neuroglycopenia n
neuroglicopenia
shortage of glucose in the brain

neurohormone n
neurormone
hormone that stimulates the nervous system

neurohypophysis n
neuroipofisi
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

neuroimmunological adj
neuroimmunologico
of or pertaining to neuroimmunology

neuroleptic adj
neurolettico
pharmacology: having antipsychotic properties

neuroleptic n
neurolettico
pharmacology: an antipsychotic drug

neurologist n
neurologa neurologo
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
neurologia
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuroma n
neuroma
tumor composed of nerve cells

neuronal adj
neuronale
of, or relating to a neuron

neuropathic adj
neurolabile neuropatico
of, or relating to neuropathy

neuropathology n
neuropatologia
pathology of the nervous system

neuropeptide n
neuropeptide
peptide that function as a neurotransmitter

neurophysiologist n
neurofisiologo
a scientist who studies neurophysiology

neurophysiology n
neurofisiologia
branch of physiology that deals with the nervous system

neurophysiopathologist n
neurofisiopatologo

neurophysiopathology n
neurofisiopatologia
physiopathology of the nervous system

neuroprosthetics n
neuroprotesi
design and manufacture of neural prosthetics

neuroscience n
neuroscienza
scientific study of the nervous system

neurosis n
nevrosi neurosi
mental disorder

neurotic /njʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ n
nevrotico isterico
person who has a neurosis

neurovascular adj
neurovascolare
of or pertaining to nerves and blood vessels

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ adj
neutro
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine
grammar: intransitive

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ v
castrare
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ adj
neutro neutrale
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
neutrale neutro
not taking sides in a conflict

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ n
neutro
electrical terminal

neutralino n
neutralino
hypothetical particle

neutralise v
neutralizzare
to make even, inactive or ineffective

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
neutralità
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutralization n
neutralizzazione
neutralization

neutrinic adj
neutrinico
physics: relating to neutrinos

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnoʊ/ /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ n
neutrino
en elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutron number n
numero neutronico
number of neutrons in the nucleus

neutron star n
stella neutronica
star composed of neutrons

neutronium n
neutronio
neutron star material

neutropause n
neutropausa
boundary

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
neutrofilo
easily stained by neutral dyes

neutrosphere n
neutrosfera

never /ˈnɛ.vɚ/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ adv
mai giammai
at no time

never again adv
mai più
at no time in the future

never ever adv
giammai
emphatic never

never in a month of Sundays adv
mai e poi mai
at no time

never mind v
come non detto
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement
non preoccuparti non si preoccupi
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something)
non importa non pensarci non pensare
it is not important

never say die interjection
mai dire mai
do not despair

neverland n
isola che non c'è
an ideal or imaginary place

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
nonostante nondimeno ciononostante eppure tuttavia
in spite of what preceded

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
nuovo
recently made or created
additional, recently discovered
distinguishing something established more recently
of recent origin
current or later
in original condition, pristine
inexperienced, unaccustomed
recently arrived or appeared
strange, unfamiliar
newborn
fresco fresca nuovo
refreshed, reinvigorated

new moon n
luna nuova novilunio
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun
novilunio
phase of moon when it is waxing
congiunzione
the moon when in conjunction with sun

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ n
nabbo niubbo
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn n
neonato
recently born baby

newness /ˈn(j)uːnəs/ n
novità
novelty

news /njuːz/ n
avvenimento fatto notizie novità
new information of interest
notizie telegiornale
reports of current events

newsagent n
edicolante giornalaio
person

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ n
carta da giornale
paper on which newspapers are printed
giornale quotidiano
publication

newsreel n
cinegiornale
a short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence

newsroom /ˈnjuːzɹuːm/ n
redazione
the office of a news organisation

newsstand n
edicola
open stall where newspapers and magazines are on sale

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ n
tritone
type of salamander

newton n
newton
derived unit of force

next /nɛkst/ adj
prossimo vicino
being closer to the present location than all other items
prossimo seguente successivo
following in a sequence
prossimo
nearest date, time, space or order

next /nɛkst/ adv
accanto vicino
In a time, place or sequence closest or following
dopo poi
On the first subsequent occasion

next /nɛkst/ n
prossimo prossima
the one that follows after this one (in languages with a definite article that is generally required in this sense)

next /nɛkst/ preposition
presso
on the side of

next door adv
accanto
in the adjacent home or place

next of kin n
familiare stretto parente prossimo parente stretto
closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance

next time n
la prossima volta
on the following occasion

next to preposition
vicino a
beside; alongside

next to nothing pronoun
quasi niente una miseria
very little

next year adv
l'anno prossimo
year after this one

nexus /ˈnɛk.suːs/ /ˈnɛk.səs/ n
centro
centre of something
connessione legame nesso
connection

niacin n
niacina
water-soluble vitamin

nib /nɪb/ n
becco rostro
bill of a bird
punta
tip of a pen

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ n
bocconcino boccone morsetto morso
a small, quick bite taken with the front teeth
stuzzichino
small snacks
semibyte unità di 4 bit
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
mordicchiare
bite lightly
mordicchiare rosicare rosicchiare
eat with small bites

nibling /ˈnɪblɪŋ/ n
nipote
a nephew or niece

nice /naɪs/ adj
bello
attractive
buono
having a pleasant taste or aroma
piacevole simpatico gentile
pleasant

niche /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ n
nicchia edicola
cavity, hollow, or recess
nicchia
ecological function of an organism
position of opportunity

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
moneta di cinque centesimi nichelino
coin
nichel nickelio
element

nickel-plated adj
nichelato
coated with nickel

nickeline n
niccolite
a mineral, nickel arsenide

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
soprannome
familiar, invented given name

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
soprannominare
to give a nickname to

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nicotina
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco

nicotinism n
nicotinismo
nicotine poisoning

nictemeral adj
nittemerale
varying regularly with a day/night cycle

nictitating /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/ adj
nittitante
winking, blinking

nidamental adj
nidamentale

nide /naɪd/ n
nidiata
nest of pheasants

nidicolous adj
nidicolo
tending to stay at the nest or birthplace

nidiform /ˈnaɪdɪfɔːm/ /ˈnʌɪdɪfɔːm/ adj
nidiforme
nest-shaped

nidifugous adj
nidifugo

nidify /ˈnɪd.əˌfaɪ/ v
nidificare
to make a nest

niece /nis/ /niːs/ n
nipote
fraternal or sororal niece

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
buono valido
good, useful

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
negro
negro person

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] n
notte
period between sunset and sunrise
darkness
evening or night spent at a particular activity
night spent at a hotel
quality of sleep obtained during a night

night owl n
nottambulo nottolone
(idiomatic) one who stays up late at night or goes to bed late

night safe n
cassa continua

nightcap n
berretto da notte papalina
warm cap worn at night

nightclub n
night club discoteca notturno
establishment that is open late at night

nightfall n
crepuscolo

nightgown n
camicia da notte
sleeping garment worn by women

nighthawk /ˈnaɪthɑk/ /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/ n
caprimulgo nottolone succiacapre
Caprimulgus europaeus
New World nightjar

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
usignolo
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtdʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ n
succiacapre caprimulgo
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
vita notturna
Selection of nocturnal activities

nightly /ˈnaɪtli/ adj
notturno
occurring every night

nightly /ˈnaɪtli/ adv
di notte ogni notte
every night

nightmare /naɪt.mɛəɹ/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ n
incubo brutto sogno
dream
experience

nightmarish adj
da incubo
resembling a nightmare

nightstand n
comodino
small table placed at the head side of a bed

nightwandering adj
nottivago
wandering at night

nigraniline n
nigranilina

nihilism /ˈnaɪ(h)ɨ̞lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
nichilismo
negation of one or more aspects of life; extreme philosophical scepticism
rejection of all moral principles

nihonium /nɪˈhoʊ.ni.əm/ n
nihonio

nikud n
nikud
system of diacritics for Hebrew

nilgai n
antilope azzurra nilgai nilgau nilghais
large antelope of northern India

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
agile leggero svelto
quick and light in movement or action
intelligente pronto sveglio versatile
quick-witted and alert

nimbleness /ˈnɪm.bəl.nɪs/ n
agilità leggerezza scioltezza
the quality of being nimble

nimbostratus n
nembostrato
cloud type

nimbus /ˈnɪmbəs/ n
nimbo
circle of light; halo

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/ n
stupido cretino idiota babbeo coglione imbecille
silly or foolish person

nine /naɪn/ n
nove
the digit or figure 9

nine /naɪn/ numeral
nove
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
novecento
cardinal number 900

nine thousand numeral
novemila
9000

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪn.tiːn/ numeral
diciannove
cardinal number

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
diciannovesimo diciannovesima
the ordinal form of the number nineteen

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
novantesimo
ordinal form of ninety

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ n
novantesimo
one of ninety equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the ninetieth position

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
novanta
90

ninety-eight numeral
novantaotto
98

ninety-five numeral
novantacinque
95

ninety-four numeral
novantaquattro
94

ninety-nine numeral
novantanove
cardinal number 99

ninety-one numeral
novantuno
cardinal number ninety-one

ninety-seven numeral
novantasette
97

ninety-six numeral
novantasei
96

ninety-three numeral
novantatré
93

ninety-two numeral
novantadue
92

ninhydrin n
ninidrina
organic compound: 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione

ninja /ˈnɪndʒə/ n
ninja
person trained in ninjutsu

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
nono
ordinal form of nine

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
nono
one of nine equal parts of a whole
nono nona
something in the ninth position

niobic adj
niobico
relating to niobium

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
niobio
chemical element

nip and tuck adv
testa a testa
evenly matched with vacillating advantage

nip and tuck n
lifting ritidectomia
skin-tightening cosmetic surgery

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
stroncare sul nascere troncare sul nascere
(idiom) to prevent at an early stage

nipper /ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/ n
pinza
slang term for a small child

nipple /ˈnɪp(ə)l/ n
tettarella
artificial nipple for bottle feeding
capezzolo
projection of mammary gland

nipplewort n
lassana
Lapsana communis

nit /nɪt/ n
lendine
egg of a louse

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
cercare il pelo nell'uovo
to correct minutiae or find fault

nitpicker /ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)/ n
pignolo
one who nitpicks

nitramidine n
nitramidina

nitrary n
nitriera nitreria
place where potassium nitrate is produced

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ n
nitrato
any salt or ester of nitric acid

nitrated adj
nitrato

nitration n
nitrazione
reaction with nitric acid

nitrator n
nitratore

nitric adj
nitrico
pertaining to nitrogen

nitric acid n
acido nitrico
HNO₃

nitric oxide n
ossido di azoto
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ n
nitruro
compound of nitrogen

nitriding /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd.iŋ/ n
nitrurazione
method of hardening steel

nitrification n
nitrificazione
act of nitrifying

nitrile /ˈnaɪtɹaɪl/ n
nitrile
class of organic compounds

nitrite /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/ n
nitrito
-NO₂ and NO₂-
salt or ester of nitrous acid

nitrobacterium n
nitrobatterio
species

nitrocellulose n
nitrocellulosa

nitroformate n
nitroformiato

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/ n
azoto
chemical element

nitrogen dioxide n
diossido di azoto
the binary compound NO₂

nitrogen fixation n
azotofissazione
the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen

nitrogen-fixing adj
azotofissatore
able to convert inorganic nitrogen

nitroglycerine n
nitroglicerina
the compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate

nitroglycol n
nitroglicol

nitrous adj
nitroso
of or relating to nitrogen

nitrous acid n
acido nitroso
weak acid, HNO₂

nitrox /ˈnaɪtɹɑks/ /ˈnaɪtɹɒks/ n
nitrox
mixture of nitrogen and oxygen used as a breathing gas

nix /nɪks/ n
niente
colloquial: nothing

nizatidine n
nizatidina
antihistamine drug

no determiner
nessuno non
not any
divieto di non vietato
used to show an activity is forbidden

no n
no
a negating expression

no preposition
no
used to show disagreement or negation
used to show agreement with a negative question (in some languages this response is the usual word for "yes")

no comment interjection
no comment
"official" refusal to relay any further information
refusal to say the obvious impolite retort

no entry phraseologicalUnit
accesso vietato divieto d'accesso divieto di entrare entrata vietata vietato entrare vietato l'accesso
entry is forbidden

no kidding interjection
ma dai non dirmi scherzi a parte seriamente sul serio
exclamation of amazement
eh già eh si proprio così
response to obvious statement

no less adv
nientedimeno nientemeno nientepopodimeno
furthermore, not to mention

no longer adv
non più
not any more

no man's land /ˈnoʊˌmænzˌlænd/ n
terra di nessuno
place where no one can or should be
stretch of land between the border posts of two contiguous sovereign states

no matter what pronoun
caschi il mondo succeda quel che succeda
whatever

no news is good news proverb
Nulla nuova, buona nuova
lack of information suggests nothing bad

no offense phraseologicalUnit
senza offesa
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊwʌn/ pronoun
nessuno
not even a single person

no one is born a master proverb
nessuno nasce maestro
no one is born a master

no pain, no gain proverb
chi non risica non rosica per apparire bisogna soffrire
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals

no parking phraseologicalUnit
divieto di parcheggio
no parking

no problem interjection
ci mancherebbe altro nessun problema non c'è problema
it does not pose a problem
prego di nulla non c'è di che
no thanks or apology is necessary

no shit, Sherlock interjection
grazie al cazzo
a riposte to someone who has just said something obvious

no smoke without fire proverb
non c'è fumo senza arrosto
gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
vietato fumare
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
detto, fatto
no sooner than something is said it will be done

no strings attached adj
senza se e senza ma
characterized by an abscence of conditions or obligations

no thank you interjection
no, grazie
polite way of saying no

no trespassing phraseologicalUnit
accesso vietato
phrase forbidding access to a place

no way interjection
assolutamente no neanche per sogno

no, thanks interjection
no, grazie
no, thanks

no-frills adj
senza fronzoli
basic or simple

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobelio
chemical element

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ n
nobiltà
noble or privileged social class
nobilità nobiltà
the quality of being noble

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
nobile
having honorable qualities

noble gas n
gas nobile
element of group 18 of the periodic table

noble rot n
muffa nobile
fungus

noble savage n
buon selvaggio

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
noblesse oblige
the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank

nobly /ˈnoʊbli/ /ˈnəʊbli/ adv
nobilmente
in a noble manner

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
nessuno nullità uomo da niente zero assoluto
unimportant person

nocebo /noʊˈsiboʊ/ /nəʊˈsiːbəʊ/ n
nocebo
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful due to previous negative perception

nociception n
nocicezione
physiological process underlying the sensation of pain

noctilucent adj
nottilucente
(meteorology) glowing at night

noctule /ˈnɑktʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
nottola
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturlabe n
notturlabio

nocturne /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ n
notturno
a dreamlike or pensive composition

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
cenno
instance of moving one's head

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
addormentarsi appisolarsi cadere in catalessi
gradually fall asleep
annuire accennare scuotere
incline the head up and down

nod off v
assopirsi addormentarsi cadere in catalessi
fall asleep

nodal adj
nodale
Relating to a node

node n
nodo
vertex of a graph of a network
computer attached to a network

nodularin n
nodularina
type of hepatotoxin

noetherian adj
noetheriano
math

noetic /noʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /nəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
noetico
of or pertaining to the mind or intellect

noggin /ˈnɑɡɨn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ n
zucca
head

noise /nɔɪz/ n
rumore
various sounds, usually unwanted
level of variation in gene expression
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
technical: unwanted part of a signal

noise pollution n
inquinamento acustico
excessive noise

noisily adv
rumorosamente
in a noisy manner

noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ adj
insalubre malsano nocivo
hurtful or noxious to health
disgustoso repulsivo
offensive to the senses

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
chiassoso
full of noise
rumoroso
making a noise

nom nom nom interjection
gnam gnam
sound of a person chewing

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
nomade
a member of society or class who wander with their herds

nomadism n
nomadismo
way of life of a nomad

nomadistic adj
nomadistico
all senses

nomenclature /nəʊˈmɛn.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃəɹ/ n
nomenclatura
set of names or terms

nominalization n
nominalizzazione sostantivazione
use of a verb or an adjective as a noun

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
nominalizzare
to change into a noun

nominative /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominativo
being in the nominative case

nominative case n
nominativo
case used to indicate the subject

nominator n
nominatore
One who nominates

nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ n
prestanome
a person named or designated to any office, duty or position

nomophylactic adj
nomofilattico

nomophylax n
nomofilace

non-Euclidean geometry n
geometria non euclidea
Any system of geometry not based on the set of axioms of Euclidean geometry

non-aggression principle n
principio di non aggressione

non-commissioned officer n
sottufficiale
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission

non-compete adj
di non concorrenza
describing contractual clause

non-disclosure agreement n
accordo di confidenzialità accordo di riservatezza
contract not to disclose certain information

non-governmental organization n
organizzazione non governativa
organization with no government participation

non-negative adj
non negativo

non-smoker n
non fumatore non fumatrice
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

nonaggression n
non belligeranza
a lack of aggression

nonagon /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ /ˈnɒn.ə.ɡən/ n
ennagono nonagono
A polygon with nine sides and nine angles

nonane n
nonano
nonane

nonapplication n
disapplicazione
failure to apply an existing rule

nonchurchgoer n
non praticante
one who does not attend church

nonconformity n
anticonformismo
rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws

noncototient n
numero noncototiente
integer

none /nʌn/ pronoun
nessuna nessuno
not any person
nessuna nessuno niente
not any thing

nonego n
non-io
philosophy: part of the psyche

nonentity n
estraneo nullità sconosciuto uomo da niente zero assoluto
an unimportant or insignificant person

nonet n
nonetto
composition

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
nondimeno ciononostante malgrado ciò
nevertheless

nonexistence n
inesistenza
The state of not existing

nonexistent adj
inesistente
not existent

nonfiction n
saggistica saggistico
written works intended to give facts

nonillion numeral
quintilione
1030
nonilione
1054

nonius /ˈnəʊnɪəs/ n
nonio
device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments

nonkilling n
nonuccidere
A precept or worldview

nonlinear adj
non lineare
of a set of points: not lying on a straight line
of a system: whose output is not directly proportional to its input

nonobservance n
inosservanza
failure to observe

nonpareil /nɑnpəˈɹɛl/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪl/ n
nompariglia
6-point type
impareggiabile ineguagliabile
that has no equal

nonplussed /nɑnˈplʌst/ /nɒnˈplʌst/ adj
perplesso
bewildered

nonprofit adj
non a scopo di lucro
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
organizzazione non a scopo di lucro
nonprofit organization

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ adj
senza senso
resulting from the substitution of a nucleotide in a sense codon, causing it to become a stop codon

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ n
stupidaggine assurdità corbelleria fesseria idiozia sciocchezza
meaningless words
baggianata balla fandonia fola scemenza
untrue statement

nonstandard adj
non standard
not conforming to the standard variety
not standard

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug n
FANS farmaco antinfiammatorio non steroideo
group of drugs

nonviolence n
nonviolenza
philosophy that rejects violence

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
nabbo
newbie

noodle /nuːdl̩/ n
taglierino fettuccina tagliatella tagliolino
string or strip of pasta

nook /nuːk/ /nʊk/ n
angolo recesso
hidden or secluded spot
nicchia angolo
small corner formed by two walls

nook and cranny n
anfratto
small or remote place

noon /nuːn/ n
mezzogiorno
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
cappio
adjustable loop or rope

noosphere /ˈnoʊ.əsfɪəɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.əsfɪə/ n
noosfera
noosphere, theoretical stage of evolutionary development

nope /noʊp/ particle
no
informal "no"

nor /nɔː/ /nɔːɹ/ conjunction
né
nor

norbixin n
norbissina
the carboxylic acid of which bixin is the methyl ester

noria /ˈnɔɹ.i.ə/ /ˈnɔː.ɹɪə/ n
noria
a water wheel with buckets

norm /nɔːm/ n
norma
that which is normal
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars
rule that is enforced by members of a community

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ adj
normale
usual, ordinary
according to norms or rules

normal distribution n
distribuzione normale
probability distribution

normal subgroup n
sottogruppo invariante sottogruppo normale
subgroup that is invariant under conjugation

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
normalità
state of being normal

normality n
normalità
state of being normal

normalization n
normalizzazione
any process that makes something more normal or regular

normalize /ˈnɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
normalizzare
to make normal

normation n
normazione
establishment of a norm

normative /ˈnɔɹmətɪv/ adj
normativo
of, pertaining to, or using a norm or standard

normativism n
normativismo

normativization n
normativizzazione

normoergy n
normoergia

normothermia n
normotermia
condition of having normal body temperature

normothermic /nɔɹmoʊˈθɝmɪk/ /nɔːməˈθɜːmɪk/ adj
normotermico
having normal body temperature

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ adj
nordico settentrionale
a nord
toward the north

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ n
nord settentrione mezzanotte
compass point

north wind n
tramontana
wind blowing from the north

northeast n
nordest nord-est
compass point

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
settentrionale boreale nordico
facing, situated in or related to the north

northern birch mouse n
sicista topo delle betulle
Sicista betulina

northern fur seal n
callorino dell'Alaska
Callorhinus ursinus

northern gannet n
sula bassana
Morus bassanus

northern greater galago n
galagone gigante settentrionale
Otolemur garnettii

northern lights n
aurora boreale
the aurora of the northern hemisphere

northern pintail n
codone
Anas acuta

northwest n
nordovest
compass point

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ n
naso muso
protuberance on the face
fiuto naso
skill at finding information
muso naso
tip of an object
snout, nose of an animal

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ v
annusare fiutare nasare
to detect
andare a naso
to move cautiously
mettere il naso
to snoop
vincere per un soffio
to win by a narrow margin

nose to the grindstone n
lavoratore incallito lavoratore indefesso

noseband n
capezzina
part of a bridle or halter

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ n
epistassi dal di naso perdita sangue
haemorrhage from the nose

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
erbe aromatiche mazzetto mazzolino
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

nosey parker n
ficcanaso
prying person

nosology n
nosologia
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nosoparasite n
nosoparassita

nosotherapy n
nosoterapia

nosotropic adj
nosotropico

nostalgia /nɑˈstældʒə/ /nɒˈstaldʒə/ n
nostalgia
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostril /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
narice
either of the two orifices located on the nose

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
ficcanaso
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ adv
non mica
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ conjunction
non
And not

not at all adv
non ... per niente
not

not at all interjection
non c'è di che prego
conventional reply to expression of gratitude

not bad adj
niente male non c'è male non male
reasonably good

not even adv
neppure manco nemmeno
constitutes an emphatic negation

not guilty adj
incolpevole inconfesso
legally innocent of a crime of which one has been accused in a court of law

not only … but also conjunction
non solo … ma anche

not touch something with a ten foot pole v
essere come il diavolo e l'acqua santa
to avoid at all costs

not yet adv
non ancora
not for the moment, though expected later

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ adj
notevole notabile
worthy of notice; remarkable

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnɑtəbəl/ /ˈnɒtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ n
notabile cosa importante persona importante
person or thing of distinction

notary n
notaio
notary public

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
notaio
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations

notate v
annotare
to mark with spots or lines

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
notazione
act or process of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures or characters
specific note or piece of information written in such a notation
system of characters, symbols or abbreviated expressions used to express technical facts or quantities

notational adj
notazionale
of or pertaining to notation

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
dentellatura incavo
indentation
livello
level or degree
gola passo
mountain pass
tacca
such a cut, used for keeping a record
V-shaped cut

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ v
conquistare marcare realizzare segnare
to achieve
intaccare
to cut a notch
marcare
to record by notches

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
nota nota a margine
marginal comment or explanation
nota richiamo
mark, or sign, made to call attention
nota memoria
memorandum
nota
musical sound
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone
memoria
short informal letter

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
quaderno taccuino blocco
empty book able to be used for notes

notepad n
taccuino
bound pad of paper

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun
niente nulla non + verb + niente
not any thing

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ v
notare
to remark upon

notifiability n
notificabilità

notifiable adj
notificabile
all senses

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
notificazione
Act of notifying

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
notificare
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something)

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
nozione
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception

notochord n
notocorda

notorious /nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/ /nəˈtɔɹiəs/ adj
famigerato
known widely and infamously

notoriously /nəˈtɔːɹɪəsli/ adv
notoriamente
In a notorious or notable manner

nought /nɔːt/ n
zero
zero

noumenal adj
noumenico
of or pertaining to the noumenon

noumenon /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ n
noumeno
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
nome
grammatical category (broad sense)
sostantivo nome sostantivo
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun phrase n
locuzione nominale
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourish /ˈnʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
nutrire
to feed and cause to grow

nourishing adj
nutriente
that provides nourishment

nova /ˈnoʊ.və/ /ˈnəʊ.və/ n
nova
sudden brightening of a star

novation /noʊˈveɪʃən/ n
novazione
new contract

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ adj
nuovo originale
new, original, especially in an interesting way

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ n
romanzo
work of prose fiction

novelist n
romanziere
author of novels

novella n
novella
short novel

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ n
novità
new product
state of being new

novena n
novena
a recitation of prayers for nine days

novendial adj
novendiale

novendial n
novendiale
religious ceremony; funeral ceremony

novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
principiante novizio novellino debuttante esordiente
beginner

now /naʊ/ adv
adesso ora mò
at the present time

now /naʊ/ interjection
ora adesso
signal to begin

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
di tanto in tanto ogni tanto
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
oggigiorno oggidì
in the current era
at the present time

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
da nessuna parte in nessun posto
in no place
da nessuna parte
to no place

nowhere else adv
da nessun'altra parte
in no other place

noxious /ˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
nocivo insalubre malsano
harmful

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
ugello
short tube

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
ennesimo n-esimo
occurring at position n

nth /ɛnθ/ n
ennesimo
the item at position n

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
sfumatura sottigliezza
minor distinction
sottigliezza sfumatura
subtlety or fine detail

nubiferous adj
nubifero

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
nubile
marriageable

nubuck n
nabuk
type of brushed leather

nucellus n
nocella
tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo

nuchal adj
nucale
of or pertaining to the back of the neck

nuclear /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ adj
nucleare
involving nuclear energy
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy
pertaining to the nucleus of a cell

nuclear chemistry n
chimica nucleare
application of chemical techniques to the solution of problems in nuclear physics

nuclear energy n
energia nucleare
energy released by a nuclear reaction

nuclear fusion n
fusione nucleare
the combining of the nuclei of small atoms to form the nuclei of larger ones

nuclear power n
potenza nucleare
nation with nuclear weapons
energia nucleare
power from nuclear reactions

nuclear power plant n
centrale elettronucleare
type of power plant

nuclear reaction n
reazione nucleare
process

nuclear reactor n
reattore nucleare
device

nuclear war n
guerra nucleare
war fought using nuclear weapons

nuclear weapon n
arma nucleare
explosive device

nuclearization n
nuclearizzazione
act of arming with nuclear weapons

nuclearize v
nuclearizzare
to arm with nuclear weapons

nuclease n
nucleasi
any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester

nucleasic adj
nucleasico
of or pertaining to a nuclease

nucleic adj
nucleico
referring to the nucleus

nucleic acid /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
acido nucleico
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleocosmochronology n
nucleocosmocronologia
technique for estimating age of astronomical objects

nucleogenic adj
nucleogenico
produced by a nuclear reaction

nucleoid /ˈnjukliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnjuːkliˌɔɪd/ n
nucleoide
the irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized

nucleon n
nucleone
a proton or a neutron

nucleoside n
nucleoside
organic molecule

nucleosome n
nucleosoma
repeating subunit in chromatin

nucleosynthesis n
nucleosintesi
process that leads to synthesis in stars

nucleosynthetic adj
nucleosintetico
of or pertaining to nucleosynthesis

nucleotide n
nucleotide
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleotidic adj
nucleotidico
of or pertaining to a nucleotide

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/ n
nucleo
core, central part of something
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom
cytology: large organelle found in cells
initial part which will receive additions
linguistics: centre of a syllable

nuclide /ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/ n
nuclide
nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
nudo
without clothing or other covering

nude /n(j)uːd/ n
nudo
image depicting a human in a state of undress
abito adamitico costume adamitico nudità
state of total nudity

nudge /nʌdʒ/ v
lambire
To near or come close to something
sospingere
To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
nudismo
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ n
nudista
person who practices nudism

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌtʰi/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
nudità
the state of being without clothing on the body

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
pepita
small chunk or clump

null set n
insieme nullo
negligible set

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
annullare
annullare cassare
to make legally invalid

nulliploid adj
nulliploide
cell that has no chromosome

nulliploidy n
nulliploidia
condition of being nulliploid

numb /nʌm/ adj
intorpidito intorpidita
physically unable to feel

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
numero
abstract entity
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
mathematics: number
performance
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
issue of a periodical publication
informal: telephone number
sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, etc.
numero cifra
numeral
numero quantità
quantity

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/ v
numerare
label with numbers; assign numbers to
ammontare
to total; to amount to

numbered list n
lista numerata
list

numbering n
numerazione
the action of creating such a sequence

numerable adj
numerabile

numeracy n
abilità calcolo di numerica
numerical skill

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ n
cifra numero
word or symbol representing a number

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
numerico
of or pertaining to numbers

numerical analysis n
analisi numerica
study of algorithms

numerology n
numerologia
study

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ adj
numeroso
Indefinitely large numerically

numerousness n
numerosità
the state or quality of being numerous

numinous /ˈn(j)umənəs/ /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ adj
numinosa numinoso
of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ n
numismatica
study of coins

nummary adj
nummario
of or pertaining to coins or money

numnah n
sottosella
pad placed under a horse's saddle

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ /nʌn/ n
suora monaca
member of a Christian religious community of women
monaca
member of a non-Christian religious community of women

nuncheon n
merenda
afternoon snack

nuncial adj
nunziale

nuptial /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ adj
nuziale
pertaining to wedding and marriage

nuptials /ˈnʌp(t)ʃəls/ /ˈnʌpʃ(ə)ls/ n
nozze
wedding ceremony

nuraghe n
nuraghe
type of megalithic building

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
infermiera infermiere
person trained to provide care for the sick
balia nutrice
person who takes care of other people's young

nurse shark n
squalo nutrice
any shark of the family Ginglymostomatidae

nursehound n
cagnola gattopardo
Scyliorhinus stellaris

nursemaid n
babysitter bambinaia tata
child's nurse

nursery /ˈnɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈnɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
vivaio
place for cultivation of young plants

nursery school n
asilo
a school for pre-school children

nursing home n
casa di riposo
place of residence

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
noce
hard-shelled fruit
pazzo
slang: insane person
coglione minchione palla
slang: testicle
dado
that fits on a bolt

nutational adj
nutazionale

nutcracker n
schiaccianoci
implement for cracking nuts

nutlet n
nocciolino
small nut

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
noce moscata
seed

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ n
nutriente principe nutritivo
substance that provides nourishment

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
nutrizione
nutrition

nutritional adj
nutrizionale
pertaining to nutrition

nutritionism n
nutrizionismo

nutritionist n
nutrizionista
an expert or specialist in nutrition

nutritive /ˈnjuːtɹətɪv/ adj
nutriente nutritivo
nourishing, nutritional

nuts /nʌts/ adj
pazzo
insane

nuzzle v
annusare strofinare col naso
touch with the nose

nyctinasty n
nictinastia
the movement of leaves or petals in response to darkness

nyctograph n
nictografo

nyctography n
nictografia

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ n
calza di nailon calza di nylon filanca
sheer stocking
nailon nylon
substance

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ n
ninfa
mythology: water, forest or mountain spirit
insect larva
ninfa sirenetta
young girl who may inspire lust

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
ninfomania andromania
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
ninfomane
woman with excessive sexual desire

née /niː/ adj
nata
used to indicate maiden name of a woman

o /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
o
vocative particle to mark direct address

o'clock /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
l'una l'una esatta l'una in punto
indication of time (the translations below are of "one o’clock")
[[l']]una esatta [[l']]una in punto
the translations below are of "at one o’clock"

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
imbecille
imbecile

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ n
farnia quercia rovere
quercia farnia
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus
legno di quercia rovere quercia
wood

oakwood n
querceto querceta rovereto
wood populated with oaks

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
remo
implement used to row a boat

oarfish n
pesce remo
fish of the family Regalecidae

oarlock n
scalmo
device to hold oars in place

oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
oasi
well surrounded by fertile region

oat /əʊt/ n
avena
a widely cultivated cereal grass

oat milk n
latte d'avena
milky liquid from oats

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
bestemmia
profanity
giuramento
solemn pledge
affirmed statement

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ v
giurare
to pledge

oats n
avena
seeds of an oat plant

obbligato /ɒblɪˈɡɑːtəʊ/ n
obbligato
obbligato section

obcordate adj
obcordato
botany: of a reversed cordate shape

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
obbedienza
quality of being obedient

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
ubbidiente
willing to comply with commands

obelisk n
obelisco
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ adj
obeso corpulento
extremely overweight

obesity n
obesità
act or state of being obese

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ v
obbedire ubbidire
to do as ordered by

obfuscate /ˈɑːbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
offuscare ottenebrare
make confusing
make dark

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
oggetto
thing
in grammar
in object-oriented programming
person or thing to which an emotion is directed

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
contestare eccepire obiettare
disagree with something or someone

object-oriented programming n
programmazione orientata agli oggetti
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
obiezione
statement expressing opposition
act of objecting
official protest raised in a court of law

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
obiettivo
based on observed fact
obiettivo oggettivo
not influenced by emotions
relating to a material object

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
obiettivo obbiettivo
goal
obiettivo
lens
material object

objectively /əbˈdʒɛktɪvli/ adv
oggettivamente
in an impartial, objective manner

objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː(ɹ)/ n
oggettino
work of art

objurgate v
obiurgare
To rebuke or scold strongly

oblanceolate adj
oblanceolato
of a reversed lanceolate shape

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
oblast'
region or province

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
oblazione
the offering to a deity

oblationary n
oblazionario
deacon who receives oblations

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
obbligo
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
obbligatorio
binding

obliged /əˈblaɪdʒd/ adj
obligato
Under an obligation to do something for someone

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ adj
obliquo
not erect or perpendicular
not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister

oblique case n
caso obliquo
any noun case except the nominative (and vocative)

obliterate /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
obliterare annullare spazzare
to remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy

oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/ n
oblio
state of forgetfulness or distraction
a state of nothingness
state of being completely forgotten

oblivious /əˈblɪvi.əs/ adj
ignaro inconsapevole
unaware

obnoxious /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
odioso detestabile ripugnante
offensive, very annoying

obnubilation /ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən/ n
obnubilazione

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
oboe
wind instrument

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ n
oboe d'amore
instrument of the oboe family

oboist n
oboista
performer on the oboe

obolus n
obolo
silver coin

obovate adj
obovato
shaped like an egg

obscene /əbˈsin/ adj
osceno disdicevole immorale indecente laido sconcio
offensive to current standards of decency or morality

obscenity n
oscenità turpiloquio
something that is obscene

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
oscuro
dark, faint or indistinct
confuso indistinto poco chiaro vago
difficult to understand
nascosto oscurato
hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous

obscurity /əbˈskjʊəɹɪti/ /əbˈskjʊɹɪti/ n
oscurità
darkness; the absence of light

obsequiousness n
ossequiosità cortigianeria
the quality of being obsequious

observability n
osservabilità
state of being observable

observance n
giorno festivo
the custom of celebrating a holiday

observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
osservazione
recording an event; the record of such noting

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
osservatorio
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
osservare
to notice, to watch
to follow
to comment

observer /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
osservatore
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

obsess v
ossessionarsi
to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion
ossessionare
to dominate the thoughts of someone

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
ossessione
compulsive or irrational preoccupation
fissa ossessione
unhealthy fixation

obsessive-compulsive disorder n
disturbo ossessivo-compulsivo
form of anxiety

obsessively adv
2 ossessivamente
obsessively

obsidian /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌʌbˈsɪdi.ən/ n
ossidiana
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
obsolescenza
state

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
obsoleto in disuso
no longer in use

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkl̩/ /ˈɒbstəkl̩/ n
ostacolo inciampo
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ adj
ostinato pertinace
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstinately adv
ostinatamente
in an obstinate manner

obstruct /əbˈstɹʌkt/ v
ostruire
To block or fill (a passage)
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight
ostacolare
To impede, retard, or interfere with

obstructive adj
ostruttivo
causing obstructions

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
stabilirsi
to be the case, hold true
ottenere
to get hold of, acquire
avere
to hold, possess
riuscire
to succeed

obtainable adj
ottenibile
capable of being obtained

obtuse /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
ottuso
intellectually dull

obtuse angle n
angolo ottuso
angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees

obtuse triangle n
triangolo ottusangolo
triangle with an obtuse angle

obtuse-angled adj
ottusangolo
of a triangle

obverse adj
opposto
corresponding; complementary
dritto
turned or facing toward the observer

obverse n
dritto faccia anteriore lato principale testa
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal

obviate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ v
ovviare
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ adj
ovvio
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ adv
ovviamente
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

obviousness /ˈɑ(b)viəsnɪs/ /ˈɒ(b)viəsnɪs/ n
ovvietà
characteristic of being obvious

ocarina /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
ocarina
a musical instrument

ocarinist n
ocarinista
player of ocarina

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
occasione
favorable opportunity

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
occasionare
give occasion to

occasional /əˈkeɪʒənəl/ adj
occasionale
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasional table n
tavolino
small table having no particular function

occident /ˈɒksɪdənt/ n
occidente
part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west

occipitalis n
muscolo occipitale occipitale
muscle of the head

occipitofrontal adj
occipitofrontale
of or pertaining to the occipitofrontalis muscle

occipitofrontalis n
muscolo occipitofrontale occipitofrontale
muscle

occluded front n
fronte occluso
cold front that overtakes a warm front

occlusal adj
occlusale

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ adj
esoterico
esoteric
occulto
related to the occult
celato latente nascosto recondito
secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
occulto occultismo
supernatural affairs

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ v
occultare
to cover

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
occultazione
astronomical event

occultistic adj
occultistico

occupation /ɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
occupazione
control of a country or region by a hostile army
activity or task with which one occupies oneself
act, process or state of possessing a place

occupational hazard n
rischio del mestiere
an unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment

occupational health and safety n
sicurezza sul lavoro
activity to promote health and safety in workplace

occupational safety and health n
sicurezza sul lavoro
activity to promote safety in workplace

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
occupato
militarily subjugated
reserved

occupier n
occupante
one who occupies

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
occupare
reside in
have (taken) control of
hold a position

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
sovvenire venire in mente
meet or come to the mind
verificarsi
take place

occurrence /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹən(t)s/ n
occorrenza
actual instance where a situation arises

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
oceano
one of the large bodies of water

oceanic whitetip shark n
squalo longimano squalo pinna bianca oceanico
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
oceanografo
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanographic /ˌoʃənəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
oceanografico
relating to oceanography

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografia oceanologia
oceanic exploration and study

ocelot /ˈɑːsəlɑːt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
ocelot ozelot ocelotto gattopardo americano
feline carnivore

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑkɹəsi/ /ɒkˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
oclocrazia
government by the masses

ochlology n
oclologia
psychology of crowds

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
ocra
yellowish-orange colour

octachoron n
ipertetraedro
four-dimensional object

octagon /ˈɒk.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈɒk.tə.ɡən/ n
ottagono
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octamer n
ottamero
oligomer having eight subunits

octameter n
ottametro
A line of verse

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
ottano
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons

octane number n
numero di ottano
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel

octastyle adj
octastilo
having eight columns in the front row

octillion /ɒkˈtɪl.iː.ən/ numeral
quatriliardo
a thousand trillion trillion, 1027

octobass n
ottobasso
large double bass

octogen n
ottogene

octonion n
ottetto ottonione
nonassociative extension of a quaternion

octopus /ˈɑːkt.ə.pʊs/ /ˈɒkt.ə.pʊs/ n
piovra polpo ottopode
mollusc

octroy v
ottriare
to grant a privilege

octuple /ɒkˈtuː.pəl/ v
ottuplicare
multiply by eight

ocular /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə/ adj
oculare
of or relating to the eye

oculiform adj
oculiforme
having the shape of an eye

oculomotion n
oculomozione
faculty of movement of the eye

oculomotor adj
oculomotore

oculorhinitis n
oculorinite

odalisque /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
odalisca
a female harem slave

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
circa a occhio e croce all'incirca approssimativamente
about
casuale irregolare mordi e fuggi occasionale
casual, irregular
dispari caffo
indivisible by two
spaiato
not having a mate
strano strambo
strange

odd job v
lavoro occasionale
temporary job

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
sagoma tomo
eccentric person

oddity n
stranezza
strangeness

oddness n
bislaccheria bizzarria originalità stramberia stranezza
the state or quality of being odd

odds /ɑdz/ /ɒdz/ n
possibilità
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening

odds and ends n
cianfrusaglie
miscellaneous things

ode /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
ode
a short poetical composition

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ n
contachilometri odometro
instrument attached to the wheel

odontalgic adj
odontalgico
pertaining to odontalgia

odontalgic n
odontalgico
toothache remedy

odonto- prefix
odonto-
tooth

odontoblast n
odontoblasto

odontogenesis n
odontogenesi
formation and development of teeth

odontolith n
odontolito
dental tartar

odontopathy n
odontopatia
disease that affects the teeth

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ n
odore
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume

odorization n
odorizzazione
addition of an odorant to a gas

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
inodore
having no odor

odorous adj
odoroso
having distinctive odour

odynometer n
odinometro

odynophobia n
odinofobia
fear of pain

oeno- prefix
eno-
forms terms relating to wine

oenochoe /iːˈnɑ.kəʊ.i/ /iːˈnɒ.kəʊ.i/ n
oinochoe
Greek jug

oenological adj
enologico
of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenologist n
enologo enologa
an expert in the science of oenology

oenology /iˈnɑlədʒi/ n
enologia
scientific study of wines

oenophile /iː.nəʊ.faɪl/ n
enofilo
wine-lover

oesophagectomy n
esofagectomia
removal of all or part of the esophagus

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ n
esofago
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oeuvre /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
opera
work of art

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
di
introducing an epithet
introducing subject matter
possessive genitive: belonging to
containing, comprising or made from
linking class with example of class
di per verso
objective genitive: connecting noun with object

of age
maggiorenne
old enough to be considered an adult

of color adj
di colore
of a race other than white (euphemistic)

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
certo
indication of enthusiastic agreement
certo naturalmente per forza senz'altro
naturally

of late
di recente
recently

of one's word
di parola

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
spento
inoperative, disabled
putrido
rotten

off guard
alla sprovvista
unprepared

off the mark
inappropriato
inaccurate

off the rails
fuori dai gangheri
in an abnormal manner

off-piste adj
fuoripista
Not specially prepared or designated for skiing

off-the-record adj
segreto
secret
ufficioso
unofficial

off-the-record adv
segretamente
secretly
ufficiosamente
unofficially

off-the-wall adj
Fuori dalle righe
wildly unconventional; bizarre; absurd

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
frattaglie
animal's organs as food

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
offendere
to hurt the feelings

offender n
contravventore corrigendo
a person who commits an offense against the law

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
offensivo
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
offensiva
posture of attack
an attack

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ n
offerta
proposal
something put forth

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ v
offrire presentare proporre
offrire
propose

offertory /ˈɑfəɹˌtɔɹi/ /ˈɒfət(ə)ɹi/ n
offertorio
music sung or played during the offertory of a church service
the offering of sacremental bread and wine to God during a church service

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
ufficio uffizio
ceremonial religious duty or rite
ufficio
room(s) or building used for non-manual work
major governmental division

officer /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
agente ufficiale
ufficiale
contraction of the term "commissioned officer"
funzionario
one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
ufficiale
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant
approved by authority
derived from the proper office
of or pertaining to an office or public trust

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
funzionario
office holder invested with powers and authorities

offload /ˈɒf.ləʊd/ /ˌɑfˈloʊd/ /ˌɒfˈləʊd/ v
rifilare
to get rid of things
scaricare
to unload

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ n
contropartita
countertrade arrangement
discrepanza discrepanze
distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another
inizio
time at which something begins

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ v
compensare controbilanciare
to compensate for something

offset printing n
stampa in offset
offset printing

offshoot n
derivato discendente separato sfilato

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adv
al largo
at some distance from the shore
away from the shore

offside n
fuorigioco
offside play

offside trap n
trappola del fuorigioco
defensive play

offspring /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
prole discendenti
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)
discendente figlio figlia
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ adv
spesso sovente
frequently, many times

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
oganesson
chemical element with atomic number 118

oghamic adj
ogamico
in, of, or pertaining to Ogham

ogive /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
ogiva arco a sesto acuto arco gotico
Gothic pointed arch
ogiva
nose of a bullet, missle, or rocket

ogle /ˈoʊɡəl/ /ˈɒɡəl/ /ˈəʊɡəl/ v
guardare con desiderio osservare con desiderio
to stare flirtatiously

ogonek /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
ogonek
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
orco
brutish giant

ogress /ˈoʊɡɹɛs/ /ˈəʊɡɹəs/ /ˈəʊɡɹɛs/ n
orchessa
female ogre

oh dear interjection
oh buon Dio! ohimè
expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval

oh my God interjection
Dio mio mio Dio oddio oh mio Dio
excitement or shock

oh my Goddess interjection
Dea mia!
interjection said in excitement

oh well /ˈoʊ wɛl/ /ˈəʊ wɛl/ interjection
ah be' ah beh
expression of mild disappointment or resignation

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
ohm
the derived unit of electrical resistance

ohmic /ˈoʊmɪk/ /ˈəʊmɪk/ adj
ohmico
of or relating to ohms
that obeys Ohm's law

ohmmeter n
ohmetro
device for measuing resistance

oidial adj
oidico

oidium n
oidio

oil /ɔɪl/ n
olio
liquid fat
petrolio benzina olio
petroleum-based liquid

oil /ɔɪl/ v
oliare oleare
lubricate with oil
oleare oliare
to grease with oil for cooking

oil cake n
panello
solid residue

oil company n
compagnie petrolifere
a company which trades, extracts or processes petroleum or oil

oil lamp n
lampada ad olio
a simple vessel used to produce light

oil painting n
pittura a olio
a painting done with oil paints

oil palm n
palma da olio
Palm family of trees

oil pipeline n
oleodotto
oil pipeline

oil rig n
impianto di trivellazione
oil-drilling platform

oil sand n
sabbia bituminosa
relatively loose sandstone or porous carbonate rock impregnated with bitumen

oil shale n
scisto bituminoso
shale from which hydrocarbons can be produced

oil tanker n
petroliera
Ship

oilcloth n
incerata incerato
fabric or cloth

ointment /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
pomata unguento balsamo
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
bamia gombo
A. esculentus
gombo ocra
edible capsules of A. esculentus

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ n
okroshka
cold raw vegetable soup

old /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ adj
avere
having existed or lived for the specified time
vecchio anziano
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time
former

old age n
vecchiaia
latter part of life

old as the hills adj
vecchio come Matusalemme vecchio come il cucco
extremely old

old chap n
vecchio mio
Affectionate term of address for a man

old gold n
oro vecchio
a brownish gold colour

old habits die hard proverb
il lupo perde il pelo ma non il vizio
established habits are difficult to change

old hand n
esperto veterano
experienced person at certain activity

old maid n
asino
card game

old man n
vecchio
elderly man

old man's beard n
vitalba
Clematis vitalba, a climbing plant

old moon n
fase di luna calante
phase of moon when it is waning
luna calante
the moon when it is waning

old town n
centro storico città vecchia
older historical part of a town or city

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
antiquato fuori moda sorpassato
outdated or no longer in vogue
vecchio stile
preferring the customs of earlier times

older brother n
fratello maggiore
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

older sister n
tata
single-word translations

oldness /əʊldnəs/ n
vecchiaia
state of being old

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
untuoso
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave
oleaginoso
oily, greasy

oleander /ˌəʊlɪˈændə/ n
oleandro
A poisonous shrub

oleaster n
eleagno
plant in the family Elaeagnaceae, especially, a plant in the genus Elaeagnus, especially, the species Elaeagnus angustifolia

oleate n
oleato
salt or ester

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ /əˈlɛkɹənən/ n
olecrano
bony process

oleic adj
oleico
of or pertaining to oleic acid

oleic acid n
acido oleico
fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in olive oil

oleiferous adj
oleifero
that produces oil

olfaction n
olfatto odorato
the sense of smell

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/ adj
olfattivo olfattorio
concerning the sense of smell

oligarch /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹk/ n
oligarca
a member of an oligarchy

oligarchic adj
oligarchico
of or pertaining to oligarchy

oligarchy /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/ n
oligarchia
Government by only a few
State ruled by such a government
Those who make up an oligarchic government

oligo- prefix
oligo-
few

oligoarthritis n
oligoartrite
form of arthritis

oligoastrocytoma n
oligoastrocitoma
form of brain tumor

oligocythemia n
oligocitemia

oligodendrocyte n
oligodendrocito

oligomer /əˈlɪ.ɡə.məɹ/ n
oligomero
compound intermediate between a monomer and a polymer

oligomineral adj
oligominerale
having few dissolved minerals

oligonucleotide n
oligonucleotide
a short sequence of nucleotides

oligonucleotidic adj
oligonucleotidico

oligopeptide n
oligopeptide
peptide containing a relatively small number of amino acids

oligopolist n
oligopolista
member of an oligopoly

oligopolistic /ˌɒlɪˌɡɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
oligopolistico
having the character of an oligopoly

oligopoly /ɑlɪˈɡɑpəli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ n
oligopolio
economic condition

oligosaccharide n
oligosaccaride
polysaccharide of low molecular weight

oligospermia n
oligospermia
low volume of semen

oligotherapy n
oligoterapia
therapeutic use of trace elements

oligotrophic adj
oligotrofico
of a wetland: deficient in plant nutrients

oligozoospermia n
oligozoospermia

oliguric adj
oligurico

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ n
olinguito
mammal

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ n
verde oliva
colour
oliva uliva
fruit
olivo
wood

olive grove n
oliveto
cluster of olive trees

olive oil n
olio d'oliva
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
olivo ulivo
tree that produces olives

olive-backed sunbird n
nettarinia ventregiallo
Cinnyris jugularis

olivenite n
olivenite
mineral

olivine /ˈɒlɪviːn/ n
olivina
family of minerals forming orthorhombic crystals

olla podrida /ˌɑlə pəˈdɹidə/ /ˌɒlə pə(ʊ)ˈdɹiːdə/ n
olla podrida
Spanish stew of seasoned meat and vegetables

olm /əʊlm/ n
proteo
Proteus anguinus

omasum n
omaso centopelle foglietto libro
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombrophily n
ombrofilia

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmɛɡə/ n
omega
letter of the Greek alphabet

omelette /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
frittata omelette
dish made with beaten eggs

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
presagio augurio indizio premonizione prenunzio profezia
prophetic significance
presagio augurio auspicio premonizione presentimento segno
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding

omentum n
omento
fold of the peritoneum

omertà /oʊˈmɛɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ n
omertà
code of silence amongst members of the Mafia or other criminal organization

omicron /ˈɑm.ɪ.ˌkɹɑn/ n
omicron
Greek letter

ominous /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
infausto malaugurante nefasto
giving indication of a coming ill
predittivo
of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen

omissible adj
omissibile
able to be omitted

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ n
omissione
something not done or neglected
the act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do
the act of omitting

omit /ɵˈmɪt/ v
omettere
to leave out or exclude

omni- prefix
omni-
all

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/ /ˈɒmnɪbəs/ n
autobus
vehicle

omnidestructive adj
onnidistruttivo

omnidirectional adj
omnidirezionale
in every direction

omnipolar adj
omnipolare
operating with either magnetic pole

omnipotence n
onnipotenza
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
onnipotente
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
onnipresenza
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent /ɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ /ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ adj
onnipresente
being everywhere

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/ n
onniscienza
capacity to know everything

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
onnisciente
having total knowledge

omnivore n
onnivoro
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous adj
onnivoro
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

omphalectomy n
onfalectomia

omphalitis n
onfalite

omphalo- prefix
onfalo-
relating to the navel

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adj
dentro
destined
acceso
in the state of being active, functioning or operating

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adv
ancora
along, forwards (continuing an action)

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ preposition
con
because of, or due to something
a su
covering
touching; hanging from
su di
dealing with the subject of
in
math:having Vn as domain and V as codomain
math:having V as both domain and codomain
su sopra
positioned at the upper surface of
di in
some time during the day of
a in
used to indicate means or medium

on a whim
alla leggera
without thinking seriously about the consequences

on air
in onda
transmitting live

on all fours adv
a quattro piedi a quattro zampe carponi gattoni
on hands and knees

on average
in media
as a measure of central tendency

on behalf of
a nome di per conto di
speaking or acting for

on cloud nine
settimo cielo
very happy, blissful

on earth
mai
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word

on foot
a piedi
walking, jogging, running

on heat
in calore
in estrus

on one's last legs
agli sgoccioli alla fine alla frutta
about to die

on one's way
sulla strada per
in the direct route
in arrivo
leaving

on pins and needles
sui fuochi ardenti

on purpose
apposta di proposito intenzionalmente
purposely, with intention

on sale
in vendita vendesi
available for purchase
in saldo scontato
available for purchase at reduced prices

on sight
a vista
immediately when sighted

on steroids
all'ennesima potenza
to a greater degree

on the back burner
in secondo piano
not immediate

on the bias
diagonalmente
describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally

on the contrary
anzi al contrario
opposite

on the dot
in punto
exactly

on the edge of one's seat
inchiodato alla sedia incollato alla sedia
in suspense

on the one hand
da un lato
from one point of view

on the other hand
dall'altro dall'altro lato
from another point of view

on the rocks
con ghiaccio
poured over ice

on the run
in fuga latitante uccel di bosco
fleeing

on the same wavelength
sulla stessa lunghezza d'onda
in rapport

on the spot
immediatamente subito
at the very moment
sul posto
in the right place at the moment

on the tip of one's tongue
sulla punta della lingua
known but not quite remembered

on the warpath
sul piede di guerra
very angry or upset

on the way
in arrivo
coming

on the way adv
strada facendo
whilst travelling

on the whole
nel complesso
for the most part

on time adv
in orario
punctually

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
pronti, attenti, via! pronti, partenza, via!
three-command start of racing

onager /ˈɑnədʒɚ/ /ˈɒnədʒə/ n
onagro
Asiatic wild ass or hemione

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
onanismo
masturbation

once /wʌn(t)s/ adv
un tempo
formerly

once again adv
di nuovo ancora ancora una volta nuovamente un'altra volta
one more time

once and for all adv
una volta per tutte
Finally, permanently, conclusively

once bitten, twice shy proverb
Gatto scottato teme l'acqua fredda
one is cautious in the future if hurt in the past

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
ogni morte di papa una volta ogni morte di papa
very rarely

once in a while adv
di tanto in tanto
occasionally

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
c'era una volta c’era una volta
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

oncogene /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ n
oncogene
gene

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adj
oncologico
of or pertaining to oncology

oncologist /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
oncologo
one who specialises in oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ n
oncologia
branch of medicine

ondoscope n
ondoscopio

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ adj
un
being a preeminent example
un certo un tale
being an unknown person with the specified name

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ n
uno un
digit or figure
biglietto di un dollaro
dollar bill

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ numeral
uno un
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ pronoun
si

one after another adv
uno dopo l'altro
in single file

one another pronoun
a vicenda l'un l'altro vicendevolmente
idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun

one by one adv
uno per uno
individually

one day adv
un giorno o l'altro
at unspecified time in the future

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
uno per tutti, tutti per uno
motto: working for each other

one hair of a woman can draw more than a hundred pair of oxen proverb
tira più un pelo di fica che un carro di buoi
women have great influence on their male partners

one hundred and one n
centuno
figure 101

one hundred and one numeral
centuno
one hundred plus one

one hundred million numeral
centomilioni
number 100,000,000

one man and his dog n
quattro gatti
almost nobody; very few people

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
un attimo, per favore
one moment please

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
una rondine non fa primavera
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend

one who hesitates is lost proverb
chi si ferma è perduto
a person who spends too much time contemplating may miss a valuable opportunity

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
cani che abbaia non morde
one acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless

one-dimensional adj
unidimensionale
having length, but no width, height or depth

one-eyed adj
guercio orbo
having only a single eye

one-handed adv
con una sola mano
having only one hand

one-night stand n
una botta e via
sexual encounter
singola rappresentazione
theatrical

one-size-fits-all adj
unitaglia
designed to be worn with comfort by people with a wide range of sizes.

one-track mind n
assillo chiodo fisso fissazione mania pallino fisso smania
obsessed mind

one-way adj
senso unico
allowing movement in only one direction

one-way ticket n
biglietto di solo andata
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not back

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ adj
onirico
of or pertaining to dreams

oneirism /ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɪzəm/ n
onirismo
dream-like experiences or qualities
state of abnormal consciousness

oneirologist n
oneirologista oneirologisto
interpreter of dreams

oneirology n
oneirologia
the study of dreams

oneiromancy /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊˌmæn(t)si/ /əˈnaɪɹəˌmænsi/ n
oniromanzia
divination by the interpretation of dreams

onerous /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ adj
oneroso ostico
burdensome

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ n
pagliaccetto
baby garment

ongoing adj
continuo
continuing, permanent
attuale
presently or currently happening; being in progress

onigiri n
onigiri
Japanese rice ball

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
oniomania
abnormal impulse to buy things

onion /ˈʌnjən/ /ˈʌŋjɪn/ n
cipolla
plant
bulb

online /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/ adj
in rete
connected to the Internet

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adj
unico
alone in a category

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adv
solo solamente
solamente solo
no more than
solo solamente soltanto
without others or anything further; exclusively

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ conjunction
ma

only child n
figlio unico figlia unica
person who has no siblings

only-begotten adj
unigenito

onocentaur /ɒnəˈsɛntɔː/ n
onocentauro
a centaur with the body of an ass

onomasiological adj
onomasiologico

onomasiologist n
onomasiologo

onomasiology n
onomasiologia
branch of lexicology

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomastica
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ n
onomatopea
property of a word of sounding like what it represents
word that sounds like what it represents

onomatopoeic /ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ adj
onomatopeico
having the property of onomatopoeia
onomatopeico fonosimbolico
of or relating to onomatopoeia

onotherapy n
onoterapia

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
attacco
phonology: initial portion of a syllable

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
assalto
fierce attack
invasione
large quantity of people or things resembling an attack

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ preposition
su
upon; on top of

ontogenetic adj
ontogenetico
of or relating to ontogenesis

ontogeny /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/ n
ontogenesi
development of an individual organism

ontological adj
ontologico
of, or relating to, ontology

ontologically adv
ontologicamente
ontological manner

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ontologia
study of being
system model in computer science

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ n
onere della prova
burden of proof
onere
legal obligation

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
in avanti in poi
In a forward direction

onychogryphosis n
onicogrifosi
hypertrophy of the nails

onychomycosis /ˌɒnɪkəʊmaɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
onicomicosi
fungal infection of nail

onychophagia n
onicofagia
compulsive biting of one's nails

onychorrhexis n
onicorressi

onychosis n
onicosi

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ n
onice
a banded variety of chalcedony

ooblast n
ooblasto

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ n
oocito ovocito
cell that develops into egg or ovum

oogamy /oʊˈɒɡəmi/ n
oogamia
a form of anisogamy in which the female gamete is significantly larger than the male gamete and is non-motile

oogenesis n
oogenesi

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑlədʒi/ /əʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
oologia
study of birds' eggs

oolong tea n
oolong tè blu tè oolong
type of tea

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
ovariectomia ooforectomia
surgical removal of ovaries

oophoritis n
ooforite
inflammation of the ovaries

oophorous adj
ooforo

oops /uːps/ interjection
ops
ops ups
acknowledging a minor mistake

oosphere n
oosfera
A large nonmotile egg cell

ootheca /əʊəˈθiːkə/ n
ooteca
egg case of orthopteroid insects

ooze /uːz/ n
concia liquore di concia
tanning liquor, tanning ooze

ooze /uːz/ v
stillare
to secrete or slowly leak

opacification n
opacizzazione
act of making something opaque

opacimeter n
opacimetro

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
opale
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity

opalescent /oʊpəlɛsənt/ adj
opalescente
exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal

opaline n
opalino
resembling opal in its iridescence

opalization n
opalinizzazione

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
opaco opaca
hindering light to pass through

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ adj
aperto dischiuso
not closed
aperto
public
receptive
prepared to conduct business

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ v
toccare aprire
to bring up (a topic)
aprire
to make accessible to customers
to begin conducting business
to become open
aprire dischiudere schiudere
to make something accessible

open book n
libro aperto
person naively honest or open
thing easily interpreted

open house n
porta aperta porte aperte
house open to callers

open sea n
alto mare
part of the sea

open sesame n
chiave di volta
successful means of achieving a result

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
apriti sesamo
open up

open syllable n
sillaba aperta
open syllable

open-air adj
a cielo aperto all'aperto
taking place outdoors

open-air museum n
museo all'aperto
outdoor museum

open-heart surgery n
operazione a cuore aperto

openable adj
apribile
that can be opened

opencast adj
a cielo aperto
of or pertaining to strip mining

opening /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ n
sigla
first few measures of a musical composition
apertura
something that is open
beginning
act or instance of beginning
act or instance of making or becoming open
first few moves in a game of chess

opening ceremony n
cerimonia di apertura
ceremony to mark the official opening of a building or event

opening credits n
titoli di testa
credits shown at the beginning

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ n
teatro d'opera opera
building
opera lirica opera
theatrical work

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ n
operando
quantity to which an operator is applied

operate v
operare attivare
operare
to perform a work or labour

operating room n
sala operatoria camera operatoria
room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ n
sistema operativo
software which controls computer

operation /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
operazione
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values
method by which a device performs its function
surgical procedure
military campaign
method or practice by which actions are done

operational adj
operazionale
determined by means of practical measures

operationism n
operazionismo

operative adj
operatorio
based upon a surgical operation
operativo
effectual
functional

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
operatore
mathematical operator

operetta n
operetta
lighter version of opera

ophicleide n
oficleide

ophidism n
ofidismo
poisoning by snake venom

ophiophobia n
ofidiofobia
fear of snakes

ophthalmia /ɑpˈθælmiə/ /ɒfˈθælmiə/ n
oftalmia oftalmite
ophthalmitis

ophthalmic adj
oftalmico
of or pertaining to the eyes

ophthalmitis n
oftalmite
severe conjunctivitis

ophthalmo- prefix
oftalmo-
of or relating to eyes

ophthalmologist /ˌɑf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
oculista
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒlədʒi/ n
oftalmologia
eye medicine

ophthalmoscope n
oftalmoscopio
instrument for examining the interior of the eye

ophthalmospasm n
oftalmospasmo

ophthalmostat n
oftalmostato
device

ophthalmotherapy n
oftalmoterapia

ophthalmotrope n
oftalmotropo

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
oppiaceo oppiato
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ n
opina
Any of a class of organic compounds, derived from amino acids, found in some plant tumours

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
affermare ritenere
to state as an opinion

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
conclusioni
EU: A judicial opinion by an Advocate General delivered to the European Court of Justice
opinione concetto parere giudizio
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinionative adj
opinativo
relating to opinion

opisometer n
opisometro

opium /ˈoʊpi.əm/ /ˈəʊpi.əm/ n
oppio
drug from opium poppy
anything that numbs or stupefies

opobalsam n
opobalsamo

opopanax /əˈpɒpənaks/ n
opoponaco
gum from the root of Opopanax chironium or what is equal

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ n
opossum sariga
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /ɒpəʊnənt/ n
oppositore oppositrice

opportune adj
appropriato giusto opportuno
at a convenient time
adatto appropriato opportuno
suitable

opportunist n
opportunista approfittatore
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ n
opportunità
occasione opportunità
chance for advancement, progress or profit

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ v
opporre
to attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
opposto opposta
facing the other way
opposto
located directly across from

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
contrario opposto
contrary thing

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
di fronte a
across from

opposite sex n
sesso opposto
the other gender to which one is referring

opposites attract proverb
gli opposti si attraggono
proverb

opposition /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/ /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ n
opposizione
astronomy
politics: party or movement opposesd to government
action of opposing; being in conflict

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
opprimere
keep down by unjust force

oppressed /əˈpɹɛst/ adj
oppresso
Subject to oppression

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ n
oppressione
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed

oppugnable /ɘˈpʌɡnəb(ɘ)l/ adj
oppugnabile
disputable, contestable

opsonin /ˈɒpsənɪn/ n
opsonina
an antibody

opsonization n
opsonizzazione

opt /ɒpt/ v
optare
to choose

optic /ˈɑptɪk/ /ˈɒptɪk/ n
occhio
an eye

optic chiasm n
chiasmo ottico
part of the brain

optic nerve n
nervo ottico
nerve

optical fibre n
fibra ottica
fibre used for transmitting light

optical illusion n
illusione ottica
image that is visually deceptive or misleading

optics /ˈɑptɪks/ /ˈɒptɪks/ n
ottica
physics of light and vision

optimate /ˈɒptɪmeɪt/ n
ottimate
member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome

optimeter n
ottimetro

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ n
ottimismo
a tendency to expect the best
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
ottimista
expecting a good outcome

optimization n
ottimizzazione
the design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
ottimizzare
to make (something) more efficient
to make (something) optimal

optimizer n
ottimizzatore

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ n
ottimo
the best or most favorable condition

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
opzione
one of the choices that can be made

optional adj
facoltativo opzionale volontario a discrezione non obbligatorio
not compulsory

optionally adv
opzionalmente
in an optional manner

opto- prefix
opto-

optoelectronic adj
optoelettronico
pertaining to optoelectronics
that has both optical and electronic components

optogalvanic adj
optogalvanico

optography n
optografia
the production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
optometrista
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects

optotypic adj
ottotipico

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ adj
oro
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ conjunction
o oppure od
conjunction

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ n
oro
gold or yellow tincture

or something phraseologicalUnit
o giù di lì
or something like that

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
oracolo divinazione
prophetic response
oracolo
shrine to prophetic deity
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice
person who is a source of wisdom

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ v
premonire presagire profetizzare
utter oracles or prophecies

oral /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
orale
relating to the mouth
spoken

oral sex n
sesso orale
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ adj
arancione arancio
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ n
arancione arancio
colour
arancia arancio
fruit
arancio arancia
tree

orange blossom n
fiore d'arancio zagara
white flower of the orange tree

orange juice n
succo d'arancia
juice of squeezed oranges

orange stick n
scalzapelli
manicuring tool

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
aranciata
orange-flavored soft drink
oransoda aranciata
soda water and orange juice

orangutan /əˈɹæŋ.ə.tæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ n
orango
arboreal anthropoid ape

orate /ɔːˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɔɹ.eɪt/ v
fare la predica vituperare
to speak passionately; to preach

orator /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ n
oratore
someone who orates or delivers an oration

oratorian n
oratoriano
member of an oratory

oratorio n
oratorio
a musical composition on a religious theme

orb /oɹb/ /ɔː(ɹ)b/ n
sfera
poetic: a revolving circular body; a wheel
globo occhio
poetic: the eye, as luminous and spherical
orbe
spherical body

orbicular /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ adj
sferico
circular or spherical in shape

orbicularis oculi n
muscolo orbicolare dell'occhio orbicolare dell'occhio
muscle

orbit n
orbita
path of one object around another

orbital adj
orbitale
Of or relating to an orbit
Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole)

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
orco
evil monstrous humanoid creature

orca /ˈɔɹkə/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/ n
orca
Orcinus orca

orchard /ˈɔɹ.tʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
frutteto
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees
albero da frutto
the trees in an orchard

orchesography n
orchesiografia

orchestic adj
orchestico

orchestics n
orchestica

orchestra n
orchestra
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ n
orchidea
plant

ordeal /ɔɹˈdiəl/ /ɔːˈdiːəl/ n
calvario tortura
a painful or trying experience
ordalia
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ n
ordine comando direttiva disposizione
arrangement, disposition
ordine
biology: taxonomical classification
good arrangement
religious group
society of knights
awarded decoration
highest exponent in a polynomial
ordine comando
command
ordinazione commessa
request for some product or service

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ v
comandare disporre ordinare
to issue a command
ordinare
to request some product or service
to set in (a good) order
to set in (any) order

order arms n
piedarm
a military position

ordered pair n
coppia ordinata coppia
in set theory

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ adj
ordinato
neat; tidy; possessing order

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ n
attendente
soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer

ordinal indicator n
indicatore ordinale

ordinal number n
numero ordinale

ordinariate n
ordinariato
office of a Roman Catholic ordinary

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
ordinario ordinaria
normal, routine

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
pezza
standard geometric design in heraldics

ordinary differential equation n
equazione differenziale ordinaria
equation

ordure /ˈɔɹdʒʊɹ/ /ˈɔːdj(ʊ)ə/ n
fimo
dung, excrement

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
minerale
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /ɔˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ n
origano
plant
leaves used to flavour food

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
organo
musical instrument
part of an organism
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication
body of an organization

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
biologico organico
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals
organico
pertaining to an organ
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon

organic chemistry n
chimica organica
chemistry of carbon containing compounds

organic compound n
composto organico
carbon containing covalent compound

organic farming n
agricoltura biologica
approach to farming based on biological methods

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ n
organismo
living thing
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things.

organist n
organista
musician who plays the organ

organization /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
organizzazione
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules
the way in which something is organized
quality of being organized
group of people consciously cooperating

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organizzare
to arrange in working order

organized /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ adj
organizzato
characterised by efficient organization

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ n
organizzatore
person arranging public events

organogenesis n
organogenesi
formation and development of the organs from embryonic cells

organography n
organografia
description of the structure and function of organs

organoleptic adj
organolettico
of or pertaining to sensory properties of a particular substance

organolithium adj
litiorganico
containing a carbon to lithium bond

organolithium n
organolitio
organic compound containing a carbon to lithium bond

organometallic adj
organometallico

organometallic compound n
organometallo
organic compound

organoplasty n
organoplastia

organotropism n
organotropismo

organum /ˈɔɹ.ɡə.nəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡə.nəm/ n
diafonia
type of medieval polyphony

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
orgasmo
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasmic adj
orgasmico
of or relating to orgasms

orgonic adj
orgonico

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
appariscente ostentato vistoso
ostentatious, showy
altezzoso fiero orgoglioso
proud, haughty
aumentato eccessivo smodato
swollen, augmented, excessive
minaccioso pericoloso
threatening, dangerous

orgy /ˈɔː.dʒi/ n
ammucchiata
orgia
sexual group activity
excessive activity

orient /ˈɔ.ɹi.ənt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ v
orientarsi orientare
to familiarize (oneself or someone) with a situation or circumstance

oriental pratincole n
pernice di mare dal collare
Glareola maldivarum

orientalism n
orientalismo
the tendency to represent eastern subjects

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
orientamento
orientazione
(analysis, differential geometry)
(analytic geometry, topology)

orienteer n
orientista
someone who takes part in the sport of orienteering

orienteering n
orientamento
racing across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass

orifice n
orifizio orificio
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

oriflamme /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ n
orifiamma

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ n
origami
the Japanese art of paper folding

origamist /ɔɹɪˈɡɑmɪst/ n
origamista
person who does origami

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ n
origini
ancestry
origine
beginning of something

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ adj
originale
first in a series
fresh, different
newly created
relating to the origin or beginning

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ n
originale
object from which all later copies and variations are derived

original sin n
peccato originale
state of sinfulness in each human
Adam's disobedience

originality /əˌɹɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/ n
originalità
the quality of being original or novel
something original
the capacity to think independently or be inventive

originate /əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
originare
to give origin to, cause
to take first existence, have origin

oriole /ˈɔːriːoʊl/ /ˈɔːriːəʊl/ n
oriolo
any of the various colourful passerine birds

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔːnəmənt/ n
ornamento
element of decoration
ornamenti
musical flourish

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ adj
ornamentale
serving to ornament

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ n
ornamentale
plant serving to ornament

ornithine n
ornitina
amino acid

ornitho- prefix
ornito-
of or pertaining to birds

ornithological adj
ornitologico
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist n
ornitologa ornitologo
expert in ornithology

ornithology n
ornitologia
scientific study of birds

ornithomimid n
ornitomimide

ornithopter /ˈɔɹ.nɪˌθɑp.tɚ/ /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/ n
ornitottero
aircraft that flaps its wings

ornithosis n
ornitosi
infection

orogenic /ɒɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
orogenetico
Concerned with orogeny

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ n
orografia
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains
the orographic features of a region

oropharynx n
orofaringe
the oral part of the pharynx

orotic adj
orotico
pertaining to orotic acid

orotic acid n
acido orotico
pyrimidine carboxylic acid

orotidine n
orotidina
nucleoside

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ n
orfano orfana
person whose (parent or) parents have died

orphan drug n
farmaco orfano

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
orfanotrofio
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ n
orifrigio
embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, etc.

orthite n
ortite

orthobicupola n
ortobicupola
bicupola in which the bases have the same orientation

orthocephaly n
ortocefalia

orthochromatic adj
ortocromatico
uniformly sensitive across the entire visible range

orthodontics n
ortodonzia
correcting misalignment of teeth

orthodox /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
ortodosso
conforming to accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology
adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted

orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
ortodossia
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepy /ˈɔɹθoʊˌɛpi/ /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/ n
ortoepia
study of pronunciation
customary pronunciation

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ adj
ortogonale
of right angles

orthogonality n
ortogonalità
the property of being orthogonal

orthogonalization n
ortogonalizzazione
process of converting a set of functions or vectors

orthographically adv
ortograficamente
in an orthographical manner

orthologous adj
ortologo
having been separated by a speciation event

orthopedic adj
ortopedico
Of or relating to orthopedics

orthopedist n
ortopedico
orthopedic surgeon

orthopyroxene /ˌɔɹθoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌɔːθə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
ortopirosseno
a pyroxene with orthorhombic crystals

orthorexia n
ortoressia
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic adj
ortorombico
having three unequal axes at right angles

orthostichy n
ortostica

orthosympathetic adj
ortosimpatico
of or pertaining to the sympathetic component

orthotropic adj
ortotropo

ortolan /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔː.təl.ən/ n
beccafico
a small bird eaten as a delicacy

oryx n
orice
antelope

orzo /ˈɔɹzoʊ/ /ˈɔːzəʊ/ n
risoni
barley-shaped pasta used in soups

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
oscillare
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm

oscillation n
oscillazione
the act of oscillating

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
oscilloscopio
electronic measuring instrument

osculating adj
osculatore
having three or more coincident points

osculum n
osculo
main opening in a sponge

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ n
vimini
plant
vimine
twig

osmanthus n
osmanto
plant

osmium /ˈɒzmiəm/ n
osmio
chemical element

osmolality n
osmolalità
chemistry: the molality of an ideal solution that would exert the same osmotic pressure as the solution being considered

osmolar adj
osmolare
of or pertaining to osmolarity

osmometer n
osmometro
measuring device

osmometry n
osmometria
measurement of osmotic pressure

osmophoric adj
osmoforo

osmoregulation n
osmoregolazione
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure

osmosis n
osmosi
movement of molecules

osmotic adj
osmotico
of or relating to osmosis

osmotrophic adj
osmotrofo

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
falco pescatore
bird of prey

ossein n
osseina

ossicone n
ossicono
horn-like protuberance

ossiferous adj
ossifero
containing or yielding bone

ossification n
ossificazione
process by which bone is formed

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
ossobuco osso buco
Italian meat dish

ossuary n
ossario
a place where the dead are buried

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
apparente

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
provocante provocatore
intended to attract notice
ostentato
of ostentation
of tawdry display

osteo- prefix
osteo-
bone

osteoarticular adj
osteoarticolare
pertaining to bones

osteocalcin n
osteocalcina
protein found in bone and dentin, manufactured by osteoblasts

osteochondrodysplasia n
osteocondrodisplasia
disorder that affects the development of bone and cartilage

osteochondroma n
osteocondroma
tumor

osteochondrosis /ˌɒstiːəʊkɒnˈdɹəʊsɪs/ n
osteocondrosi
family of orthopedic diseases

osteoclast n
osteoclasto
cell
osteoclaste
instrument

osteodystrophy n
osteodistrofia
abnormal or defective development of a bone

osteogenesis n
osteogenesi
the formation and development of bone

osteogenesis imperfecta n
osteogenesi imperfetta
disease characterized by bones that easily fracture

osteologist n
osteologo
specialist in osteology

osteomalacia n
osteomalacia
medicine: a softening of adult bones due to inadequate mineralization

osteomyelitis n
osteomielite
pathology: an infection of the bone

osteonectin n
adiponectina
protein hormone

osteopath n
osteopata
medicine: a healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles

osteopenia n
osteopenia
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis

osteophyte /ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/ /ˈɒstɪəfʌɪt/ n
osteofita
abnormal growth of bone

osteosarcoma n
osteosarcoma
bone cancer

osteotomy n
osteotomia
surgery: the surgical procedure of cutting a bone

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
ostracismo
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote
banishment, exclusion from community

ostracize /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/ v
bandire escludere ostracizzare
exclude someone

ostrich /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
struzzo
large flightless bird

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ n
otaku
one with an obsessive interest in something such as anime or manga

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
altro
not the one previously referred to

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adv
differentemente
differently, in another way
a parte ciò per altri aspetti
in all other respects
in altre circostanze
under different circumstances

otiose /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ adj
ozioso
reluctant to work
inutile vano
resulting in no effect

otolaryngology /ˌoʊɾoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/ n
otorinolaringoiatria
medical study of the ear, nose and throat

otolith n
otolite
small particle in the inner ear

otology /oʊˈtɑlədʒi/ n
otoiatria otologia
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear

otoscope /ˈoʊ̯ɾəskoʊ̯p/ /ˈəʊ̯təskəʊ̯p/ n
otoscopio
medical instrument

otovestibular adj
otovestibolare

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ n
ottava rima
arrangement of stanzas of eight lines rhyming ab ab ab cc

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ n
lontra
mammal

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ n
oubliette
dungeon

ouch /ˈaʊtʃ/ interjection
ahi ahia
expression of one's own physical pain

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
dovere
indicating advisability or prudence
indicating duty or obligation
indicating likelihood or probability

ounce /aʊns/ n
oncia
3495 g

our /æɔ(ə)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɑː/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner
nostro nostra nostre nostri
belonging to us

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ n
uroboro
a serpent, dragon or worm who eats its own tail

ours /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
i nostri il nostro la nostra le nostre
that which belongs to us

ourselves /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
noi stessi
ci il nostro la nostra le nostre
reflexive: us

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
cacciare espellere estromettere rimuovere
to expel; to remove

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
fuori

out of breath
trafelato
breathing with difficulty

out of character
fuori dal personaggio
inconsistent with personality etc.

out of hand adj
fuori controllo
not under control, out of control

out of kilter /ˌaʊt əv ˈkɪltə/ /ˌaʊt əv ˈkɪltɚ/
fuori fase
askew, disturbed; not adjusted or working properly

out of nowhere
all'improvviso come un fulmine a ciel sereno dal nulla inaspettatamente
unexpectedly or unexplicably

out of order
guasto
not functioning properly

out of place
disambientato spaesato
not in the proper situation

out of sight, out of mind proverb
lontano dagli occhi, lontano dal cuore occhio non vede, cuore non duole
something not nearby is forgotten

out of sorts adj
fuori fase
irritable or somewhat unwell

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
come un fulmine a ciel sereno dal nulla di punto in bianco inaspettatamente
unexpectedly

out of the frying pan, into the fire
cadere dalla padella nella brace dalla padella alla brace
get from an already bad situation to a worse one

out of the ordinary
fuori dall'ordinario
unusual; not ordinary

out of the way
fuori mano
remote

out of thin air adv
dal nulla fuori dal cilindro
from non-existent resource

out of this world adj
cose dell'altro mondo
wonderful

out of touch adj
fuori dal mondo fuori dalla realtà
out of touch with reality

out of tune
scordato stonato
not in correct musical pitch

out-and-out adj
spaccato
complete

outact v
surclassare
play a role better

outage /ˈaʊtɪd͡ʒ/ n
black-out
suspension of operation

outboard n
fuoribordo

outboard motor n
motore fuoribordo
engine fitted over the transom of a boat

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
chiosco padiglione
separate building associated with a main building

outburst n
esplosione scoppio scroscio
a sudden expression of emotion

outcast /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
emarginata emarginato paria reietta reietto
one that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
risultato
result

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ n
affioramento
coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground
affioramento sporgenza spuntone spunzone
part of a rock formation that appears at the surface
prominenza propagine protuberanza sporgenza
piece of land that stands out

outcry /aʊtˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/ n
protesta
strong protest

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
obsoleto
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated

outdegree n
grado uscente
number of outward edges

outdoors adv
all'aperto all'aria aperta fuori
in the open air

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ adj
esterno
outside

outer ear n
orecchio esterno
portion of ear

outer planet n
pianeta esterno
planet of the Solar System with an orbit beyond the asteroid belt

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ n
cosmo spazio cosmico spazio esterno
region

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
estremo
farthest outside

outfielder n
esterno
A player that plays in the outfield.

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
completo tenuta
set of clothing

outhouse n
cesso alla turca gabinetto esterno latrina
outdoor toilet

outlandish /aʊ̯tˈlændɪʃ/ adj
straniero
foreign
bizzarro straniero strano stravagante
strange or bizarre

outlaw n
fuorilegge
a fugitive from the law

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ n
anomalia eccezione
a person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
contorno
line marking the boundary of an object figure
outer shape of an object or figure

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ v
riassumere
to summarize something

outliner /ˈaʊtlʌɪnə/ n
sottolineatore

outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ /ˌaʊtˈlʊk/ n
punto di vista
attitude, point of view
place from which something can be viewed
prospettiva
expectation for the future
vista
view from such a place

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ n
avamposto
A military post

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
indignazione sdegno
anger
oltraggio
atrocity

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
oltraggiare
to cause or commit an outrage upon

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ n
estendere
extent

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
esagerare

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adj
pubblica pubblico
unqualified and unreserved

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
immediatamente
at once
apertamente
openly
completamente
wholly

outsell /ɑʊtˈsɛl/ v
vendere a prezzo superiore
to sell at a higher price

outset /ˈaʊtsɛt/ n
inizio principio
initial stage of something

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adv
fuori
in or to the outside

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ preposition
fuori
on the outside of

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
estraneo
someone excluded

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
periferia
periphery

outskirts n
periferia
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsɔɹs/ v
esternalizzare subappaltare
transfer of business to a third party

outsourcing n
esternalizzazione outsourcing subappalto
transfer business

outspoken adj
franco sincero
speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal

outstanding adj
eccezionale notevole
distinguished from others by its superiority
standing out from others
irrisolta irrisolto
not settled or finished
in pendenza in sospesso
owed as a debt
saliente
projecting outwards

outstandingly adv
strepitosamente
in an outstanding manner

ouzel /ˈuːzl̩/ n
merlo acquaiolo
Cinclus mexicanus

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
ovale
oval-shaped

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
ovale
shape like an egg or ellipse

ovarian /oʊˈvɛɹi.ən/ adj
ovarico
Relating to the ovaries

ovariectomize v
ovariectomizzare

ovariotomy n
ovariotomia

ovaritis n
ovarite

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
ovario
botanical organ
ovaia ovario ovaio
female organ

ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ n
ovazione applauso
prolonged enthusiastic applause

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ n
forno
chamber used for baking or heating

oven glove n
guanto da forno
glove designed to carry hot oven trays

ovenbird n
tordo acquaiolo fornaio
Seiurus auricapilla

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
terminato finito
ended

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
ancora nuovamente
again

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
passo
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
più di
by comparison: more than; to a greater degree
al di là
physical positioning: across or spanning
sopra
physical positioning: on top of; above
physical positioning: in such a way as to cover

over a barrel
spalle al muro
in a helpless situation

over and out interjection
passo e chiudo
end of conversation

over and over adv
ripetutamente
repeatedly

over easy
uovo all'occhio di bue
fried on both sides

over the moon
settimo cielo
delighted, thrilled

over there adv
laggiù
in that place

over time
con il passare del tempo con l'andare del tempo negli anni
with respect to the passage of time

over-the-counter drug n
confezione da banco medicina da banco
medicine

overaccumulation n
sovraccumulazione

overalls /ovəɹˈɑlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
tuta
loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them
salopette
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overblown adj
eccessivo esagerato
Of exaggerated importance

overburdened adj
oberato
having an excessive number of tasks to complete

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ adj
nuvoloso coperto
covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened
coperto
meteorological term

overcoat /ˈoʊvəɹkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
soprabito cappotto
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
superare sconfiggere
surmount, get the better of

overcrowd v
affollare

overdo /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/ v
cuocere troppo
to cook too much

overdosage n
sovradosaggio
taking pharmaceutical drug in excess

overdose n
overdose
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ n
scoperto
act of overdrawing a bank account

overdrive n
sovrautilizzo
gear on an automobile

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
in ritardo scaduto
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
mangiare troppo
eat too much

overestimate v
sopravvalutare
to judge too highly

overexcite v
sovreccitare
to excite to an excessive degree

overexploitation n
sovrasfruttamento
excessive and damaging exploitation

overflight n
sorvolo
flight over a place

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ n
straripamento
spillage

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
debordare straripare
ridondare
computing: to exceed the available numeric range
traboccare ridondare sommergere
to fill beyond the limits of

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ /ˈəʊvəhaŋ/ v
aggettare sporgere sportare
hang over, as an ornament

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ n
revisione
a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ v
revisionare
to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
origliare
To hear something that wasn't meant for one's ears

overkill n
eccessivo
an unnecessary excess of something (idiomatic)

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
embricare
to extend over and partly cover something
sovrapporsi
to have DNA parts in common

overlapping adj
sovrapposto

overload v
sovraccaricare
to load excessively
to provide too much power to a circuit

overloaded adj
carico gravato oberato onusto
loaded too heavily
abusato
of a name, used for more than one variable or procedure

overlord n
signore supremo sovrano
a ruler of other rulers
signore feudale
anyone with overarching power or authority in given domain

overnight adj
notturno
during a single night

overnight adv
da un giorno all'altro da un momento all'altro
in a very short amount of time

overpaid /oʊ.vɚ.peɪd/ v
strapagati
past of 'to overpay'

overpass n
viadotto cavalcavia sovrappasso
A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc

overpressure n
sovrappressione
excess or markedly elevated pressure

overpriced adj
sopra-valutato
priced higher than what it is really worth

overrepresent v
sovrarappresentare

overrepresentation n
sovrarappresentazione
the condition of being overrepresented

overrepresented adj
sovrarappresentata sovrarappresentato

override /oʊ.vəɹˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vəɹˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
ridefinire
(software) To define a new behaviour of a method
bypassare forzare
to counteract the normal operation of something
oltrepassare
to ride across or beyond something

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
estero
abroad
oltremare
across a sea

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
capoccia curatore ispettore organizzatore supervisore
one who oversees

oversize v
sovradimensionare
To exceed in size

overstep /ˌoʊvɚˈstɛp/ /ˌəʊvəˈstɛp/ v
oltrepassare
To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ adj
manifesto
open and not concealed or secret

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/ v
superare
to pass a more slowly moving object

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
rovesciare deporre
to bring about the downfall of

overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ n
straordinario
worktime

overture /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ n
ouverture introduzione preludio
musical introduction

overturn v
ribaltare capovolgere
to turn over, capsize

overview /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/ n
resoconto visione d'insieme
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
in sovrappeso sovrappeso
of a person, heavier than is healthy

overwhelm /ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm/ v
confondere imbarazzare seppellire sgominare sommergere sopraffare

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/ adj
schiacciante soverchiante
overpowering

overwrite v
sovrascrivere
destroy old data

overwrought /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/ adj
elaborato ricercato
elaborate; overdone
alterato sovraeccitato
in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger

oviduct n
ovidotto
duct through which an ovum passes

ovine /ˈoʊvaɪn/ adj
ovino ovina
of or relating to sheep

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
oviparo
egg laying

oviposit v
ovideporre
oviposit

ovipositor /oʊvɪˈpɑzɪtɚ/ /əʊvɪˈpɒzɪtə/ n
ovopositore
tubular organ for laying eggs

ovoid adj
ovoide
shaped like an oval

ovoid n
ovoide
something oval in shape

ovoviviparous /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovoviviparo
pertaining to animals whose eggs hatch inside their body

ovulate v
ovulare
produce eggs or ova

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ovulazione
release of an ovum from the ovary

ovulatory /ɒvjʊˈleɪtəɹi/ adj
ovulatorio
pertaining to ovulation; ovulating

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
ovulo
gamete

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
dovere essere debitore di
dovere
to be in debt
to be under an obligation

owl /aʊl/ n
gufo civetta
a bird

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ adj
proprio
belonging to (determiner)

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ v
possedere
have rightful possession of

own goal n
autogoal autorete
goal scored by player against their own team

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
proprietario
one who owns

ownership n
proprietà
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
bue bove
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden
an adult castrated male of cattle

oxalemia n
ossalemia

oxalic /ɑkˈsælɪk/ /ɒkˈsælɪk/ adj
ossalico
of or pertaining to oxalic acid

oxaluria n
ossaluria

oxbow lake n
lanca
crescent-shaped lake

oxeye daisy n
margherita
flower

oxidant n
ossidante
oxidizing agent

oxidase n
ossidasi
oxidase enzyme

oxidation n
ossidazione
combination of a substance with oxygen
chemical reaction

oxidation state n
numero di ossidazione stato di ossidazione
the state of an atom having a particular oxidation number

oxidative adj
ossidativo
Relating to oxidation

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
ossido
binary compound of oxygen

oxidimetric adj
ossidimetrico

oxidimetry n
ossidimetria

oxidizable adj
ossidabile
capable of being oxidised

oxidize v
ossidarsi
to become oxidized
ossidare
to combine with oxygen

oxidoreductase n
ossidoreduttasi
enzyme that catalyzes redox reactions

oximeter /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/ /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ n
ossimetro
device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

oxoammonium n
ossoammonio

oxolinic acid n
acido oxolinico

oxtail n
coda di bue
meat from the tail of a cow

oxyacetylene adj
ossiacetilenico
oxyacetylene

oxyacid n
ossiacido
an acid containing oxygen

oxychloride n
ossicloruro
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxycone n
oxicona
type of ammonoid

oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ n
ossigeno
chemical element
molecular oxygen
atom of oxygen

oxygen therapy n
ossigenoterapia
therapeutic administration of oxygen

oxygenate v
ossigenare ossigenarsi
infuse with oxygen

oxygenation n
ossigenazione
process of treating something with oxygen

oxygenator n
ossigenatore
device that releases oxygen into water

oxygenic adj
ossigenico
of, relating to, containing or producing oxygen

oxyhaemoglobin n
ossiemoglobina
form of haemoglobin

oxyhydrogen adj
ossidrico
using a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen

oxymel /ˈɒksɪmɛl/ n
ossimiele

oxymoron /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
ossimoro
figure of speech

oxysulfide n
ossisulfuro
mixed oxide and sulfide

oxytocic /ˌɑksiˈtɑsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/ adj
ossitocico
serving to promote uterine contractions

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ n
ossitocina
hormone

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ n
ossitona
word with the stress or an acute accent on the last syllable

oxytonize v
ossitonizzare

oyster /ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/ n
ostrica
mollusk

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkætʃə/ n
ostrichiere beccaccia di mare
bird

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ n
ozono
O₃

ozone hole n
buco dell'ozono
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring

ozone layer n
ozonosfera
a region of the stratosphere

ozonosphere n
ozonosfera
part of the stratosphere

p-adic number n
numero p-adico
element of a completion of the rational numbers with respect to a p-adic ultrametric

pa /pɑː/ n
babbo papà
father
nonno
grandfather

paca /ˈpækə/ n
paca
rodent of genus Cuniculus

pace /peɪs/ n
passo

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
pacemaker
medical implement
battistrada lepre
one who sets the pace in a race

pachyderm /ˈpækʰ.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m/ n
pachiderma
member of the group Pachydermata
someone with thick skin

pachymeninx n
pachimeninge
dura mater

pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
pacifico
calm, peaceful

pacifier n
ciuccio ciucciotto succhiotto tettarella
for a baby
pacificatore paciere
one who pacifies

pacifism n
pacifismo
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ adj
pacifista
one who avoids violence
one who loves, supports, or favours peace
one who opposes violence and is anti-war

pacify /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
pacificare
bring peace, ending fighting

pack /pæk/ n
basto carico soma
bundle to be carried
mazzo
full set of playing cards
muta
group of dogs

pack /pæk/ v
impacchettare
to make a pack

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ n
pacchetto
package holiday
something consisting of components
pacco
something which is packed
male genitalia
something resembling a package

packaged adj
confezionato
placed in a package

packaging n
imballaggio
the materials used to pack something

packed /pækt/ adj
impacchettato
put into a package

packed lunch n
pranzo al sacco
picnic meal

packet /ˈpakɪt/ /ˈpæ.kɪt/ n
pacco pacchetto
small pack

pact /pækt/ n
patto
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant

pad /pæd/ n
blocco
block of paper
cercine torsello
soft bag or cushion

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ n
imbottitura
soft filling material

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
pala
pala pala dell'elica
blade of a waterwheel
pagaia
double-bladed oar used for kayaking
two-handed, single-bladed oar
spatola
kitchen utensil
ruota a pale
paddlewheel
racchetta
ping-pong bat

paddle wheel n
ruota a pale
wheel fitted with paddles

paddleboat n
battello a pale
boat propelled by a paddle wheel

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
risone
rice unmilled
risaia
wet land where rice grows

paddy wagon n
cellulare
a police van for transporting prisoners

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
lucchetto
type of lock

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
lucchetto
to lock using a padlock

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
peana
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph

paella /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ n
paella
Savory, cooked dish

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
pagano pagana
person not adhering to a main world religion

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ n
paganesimo
local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
pagina
one side of a leaf of a book
record

pageant /ˈpædʒənt/ n
esibizione esposizione mostra parata spettacolo pubblico
public display
cerimonia
spectacular ceremony

pageantry /ˈpædʒəntɹi/ n
apparato esibizione fasto pompa sfarzo
A colourful show or display

pageboy n
paggetto paggio
boy that is a page
alla mascietta alla paggetto maschietta paggetto
shoulderlength hair

pager /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ n
cercapersone
device

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
pagoda
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

paillard n
paillard
a slice of meat pounded thin and grilled

pain /peɪn/ n
dolore
ache or bodily suffering
suffering or anguish, especially mental
rompicoglioni
annoying person or thing
pena
suffering as punishment

pain /peɪn/ v
addolorare affliggere
to render uneasy in mind, to grieve

pain in the ass n
rompicoglioni rompipalle palo in culo scocciatore seccatore seccatura
something that causes discomfort

pained /peɪnd/ adj
addolorato
in pain, especially in an emotional sense

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
doloroso
suffering with pain
causing pain

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ adv
dolorosamente
in a painful manner

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
analgesico antidolorifico
a drug that numbs the pain in the body

painless adj
indolore
without pain or trouble

painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ adj
minuzioso scrupoloso
careful attentive; diligent

paint /peɪnt/ n
vernice colore pittura
substance

paint /peɪnt/ v
verniciare dipingere
apply in the manner of paint
dipingere verniciare
apply paint to
dipingere
practise the art of painting pictures

paint shop n
verniceria
part of a factory

paint the town red v
darsi alla pazza gioia fare follie folleggiare matteggiare pazziare spassarsela
party in a rowdy, wild manner

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
pennello
thin brush

painted /ˈpeɪntɪd/ adj
dipinto
painted

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
pittore pittrice
artist
verniciatore pittore
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush
barbetta cima da ormeggio cima da rimorchio
rope

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
dipinto quadro pittura
an illustration or artwork using paint
dipinto pittura
artistic application of paint
pittura verniciatura
the action of applying paint

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
pariglia
couple of working animals attached to work together
coppia
poker hand
two people in a relationship
kinematics: two elements, which permit only certain kind of relative motion
paio
two similar or identical things

pair of compasses n
compasso
tool used to draw circles

pairwise adj
coppia a coppia due a due
occurring in pairs

pairwise disjoint adj
a due a due disgiunti insiemi mutuamente disgiunti
such that any two distinct sets are disjoint

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pigiama
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
palazzo
large, lavish residence

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ n
paladina paladino
heroic champion

palaeoclimatology n
paleoclimatologia
science

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
palanchino portantina
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
accettabile
tolerable, acceptable

palate /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
palato
roof of the mouth

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ n
storie
unnecessary talk, fuss

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
smorto
having a pallor for human skin
pallido smorto
light in color

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
palo
heraldry: vertical band
wooden stake

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
impallidire sbiancare
to become pale

pale thrush n
tordo chiaro
Turdus pallidus

paleface n
viso pallido
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians

paleness n
pallidità pallore
condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color

paleochristian adj
paleocristiano
relating to the early Christian church

paleoclimatologist n
paleoclimatologo
specialist in paleoclimatology

paleoecology n
paleoecologia

paleoenvironment n
paleoambiente

paleographic adj
paleografico
of or pertaining to paleography

paleologism n
paleologismo
phrase that was coined in the past and now obsolete

paleontological adj
paleontologico
of or pertaining to paleontology

paleontologist n
paleontologa paleontologo
one who studies paleontology

paleontology n
paleontologia
study of prehistoric forms of life

paleornithological adj
paleornitologico
relating to paleornithology

paleornithology n
paleornitologia
branch of paleontology that deals with fossil birds

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ n
paltò
A loose outer jacket, overcoat

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
tavolozza
board
tavolozza gamma di colori
range of colors

palette knife n
spatola mestichino
knife used in painting

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
palinsesto
manuscript scraped clean for reuse

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
palindromo
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards

palinspastic /pælɪnˈspæstɪk/ adj
palinspastico
showing previous locations of geological features

palisade n
palizzata
wall of wooden stakes

palish adj
pallidiccio pallidino palliduccio
somewhat pale

pall /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
pergola pallio
charge representing an archbishop's pallium
cappa drappo drappo funerario sudario
heavy cloth laid over a coffin or tomb

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
palladio
chemical element

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
bancale pallet
a portable platform
giaciglio pagliericcio saccone stramazzo
A straw bed

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ adj
palliativo
reducing progression and relieving symptoms

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
pallido
appearing weak, pale}} or wan

pallor /pælə(r)/ n
pallidità pallore
paleness; want of color; pallidity

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ n
palmo palma
inner, concave part of hand

palm oil n
olio di palma
edible plant oil

palm syrup n
miele di palma sciroppo di palma
syrup made from sap of a palm tree

palm tree n
palma
tropical tree

palmatifid adj
palmatifido
leaf type

palmatisect adj
palmatosetto
leaf type

palminerved adj
palminervio
venation arrangement

palmist n
chirologo chiromante
a fortuneteller who uses palmistry

palmistry n
chiromanzia chirognomia chirologia chiroscopia
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
palpabile
capable of being touched
evidente palpabile
obvious

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ n
paralisi
complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ adj
insignificante insufficiente irrisorio miserabile modesto ridicolo
trashy, trivial, of little value

pamper /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ v
coccolare
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pan /pæn/ n
padellata
contents of a pan
casseruola
cylindrical receptacle with one long handle
padella tegame
flat vessel used for cooking
fetta fetta di pane
loaf of bread
muso
slang: face
batea
wide receptacle used in gold washing

pan /pæn/ v
stroncare
to criticise severely

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabismo
movement

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
panacea toccasana triaca
remedy believed to cure all disease
panacea
something that will solve all problems

panarchism n
panarchismo
advocacy of panarchy

panbabylonism n
panbabilonismo

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ n
crespolino crespella frittella
thin batter cake

panchronic adj
pancronico

pancreas /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
pancreas
gland near the stomach

pancreatic adj
pancreatico
of or pertaining to the pancreas

pancreatic cancer n
cancro de pancreas
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas

pancreatitis n
pancreatite
inflammation of the pancreas

pancytopenia /ˌpænsaɪtəˈpiːnɪə/ n
pancitopenia
deficiency in all three cell lines

panda /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændə/ n
panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandect /ˈpændɛkt/ /ˈpænˌdɛkt/ n
pandetta
compendium of writings on Roman law
comprehensive collection of laws

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
pandeiro

pandeism /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
pandeismo
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ adj
pandeista
of or relating to pandeism

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ n
pandeista
one who believes in pandeism

pandemic adj
pandemico
epidemic

pandemic n
pandemia
pandemic disease

pandemonism n
pandemonismo

pander /ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/ n
mezzano ruffiano

pander /ˈpændə/ /ˈpændɚ/ v
assecondare compiacere fare da mezzano fare il magnaccia
ammiccare
to appeal or cater to

pandiculation n
stendersi
stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities as when fatigued and drowsy

pandora n
pagello
Pagellus erythrinus

pandoro /panˈdɔːɹəʊ/ n
pandoro
Christmas sweet bread loaf in the shape of a star

pane /peɪn/ /peːn/ n
pannello
a layer in the build-up of a GUI

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
panegirico
praising speech or opus

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
giuria organo
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc
pannello anta sportello
rectangular section of a surface
vignetta
single frame in a comic strip

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenteismo
a doctrine that the universe is within God

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
panettone
Christmas brioche with candied fruit

panforte n
panforte
dense flat cake

pang /pæŋ/ v
affliggere
to cause to have great pain or suffering

pang of conscience n
coda di paglia coscienza sporca
A feeling of shame, guilt, or embarrassment, resulting from behavior which one regrets

pangasius n
pangasio
fish of the genus Pangasius

pangolin /ˈpæŋɡoʊˌlɪn/ n
pangolino
mammal

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ n
pangramma
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
panico
overpowering fright

panic attack n
attacco di panico
sudden period of intense anxiety

panjandrum /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ n
pezzo grosso
important, powerful or influential person
arrogante presuntuosa presuntuoso
self-important or pretentious person

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ n
panna cotta
Italian dessert made from double cream

pannier /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ /ˈpæn.ɪ.ə/ n
bisaccia
large basket or bag fastened to the back of a bicycle or pack animal

pannikin n
boccale
a cup or other vessel for drinking

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ n
panoplia
complete set of armour

panpipes n
flauto di Pan
musical instrument

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
panpsichismo
the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexuality /ˌpænsɛksjuˈælɪti/ /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
pansessualità
sexual orientation

pansy n
cacasotto checca codardo coniglio cortigiano debole
informal:coward or weak person
pansé
plant

pant /pænt/ n
anelito ansito fiatone palpito respiro affannoso
a quick breathing
batticuore cardiopalmo palpitazione palpito pulsazione tachicardia
a violent palpitation of the heart

pant /pænt/ v
struggersi
intransitive: long eagerly
anelare aspirare bramare desiderare
long for (something); be eager for (something)
palpitare pulsare
of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence
adulare blandire sospirare
sigh; flutter; languish
ansimare ansare boccheggiare
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner

pant leg n
braca
either of the legs of a pair of pants

pantagruelian adj
pantagruelico

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
panteismo
belief that the universe is divine

panther /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
pantera
big cat of genus Panthera
pantera nera pantera
big cat with black fur

panties n
mutandine
short underpants for women or girls

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
pantografo
rail transport: Device that collects electric current from overhead lines
mechanical drawing aid

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ n
dispensa
storage room

pants /pænts/ n
pantaloni calzoni boxer brache mutanda
garment covering the body from the waist downwards
mutande mutandine slip
undergarment covering the genitals

pants /pænts/ v
smutandare
pull someone’s pants down

pantyliner n
proteggislip
pad worn inside underwear

pap /pæp/ n
pappa
soft food

papa /pəˈpɑː/ /ˈpɑː.pə/ n
Padova
the letter "P"

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ adj
papabile
among those likely to be elected pope

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ n
papabile
a papabile cardinal

papacy n
papato
the office
pontificato
the period

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
papale
related to the pope or papacy

paparazzied adj
paparazzato
photographed by paparazzi

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ n
paparazzo paparazza
freelance photographer of celebrities

papaverine n
papaverina
pharmaceutical drug

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ n
papaia
fruit

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ adj
cartaceo di carta
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ n
articolo pubblicazione ricerca saggio studio
academic paper
carta
sheet material

paper aeroplane n
aeroplanino di carta
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper

paper clip n
graffetta clip
paper clip

paper cup n
bicchiere di carta
disposable cup

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
banconota biglietto cartamoneta denaro
a form of banknotes

paper tiger n
tigre di carta
paper tiger

paper towel n
carta assorbente scottex
sheet of absorbent paper

paper-pusher n
passacarte
clerk or bureaucrat

paperboard n
cartoncino
thick paper

paperboy n
ragazzo dei giornali strillone
male who delivers newspapers

paperweight n
fermacarte
any object for this purpose
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object

papery adj
cartaceo
being like paper

papess n
papessa
female pope

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
cartapesta
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object

papilla n
papilla
anatomical structure

papillary adj
papillare
having the properties of a papilla

papillose adj
papilloso
resembling papillae

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
broad form of fettuccine

pappus n
pappo

paprika /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɨkə/ n
paprica paprika
spice

papyriform adj
papiriforme
having the form of, or decorated with papyrus flowers

papyrology n
papirologia
the study of ancient texts written on papyrus

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ n
papiro
material made from this plant
plant in the sedge family
scroll or document written on this material

parabasis n
parabasi
part of an Ancient Greek comedy in which the actors leave the stage and the chorus addresses the audience directly

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ n
parabola
short story illustrating a lesson

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
parabola
a conic section

parabolically adv
parabolicamente
in the form of a parabola

parachromatism n
paracromatismo
partial colour blindness

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
paracadute
a device designed to control the fall of an object

parachutist n
paracadutista
parachute user

paracletic adj
paracletico

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
parata sfilata
organized procession

paradigm /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
paradigma
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element
way of viewing reality
example serving as a model or pattern

paradigm shift n
cambiamento di paradigma mutamento di paradigma scienza rivoluzionaria
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries

paradise /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪs/ n
paradiso
heaven
very pleasant place

paradox /ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/ n
paradosso
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true }}
in logic: a self-contradictory statement }}

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
paradossale assurdo
having self-contradicting properties

paradoxically adv
paradossalmente
in a paradoxical manner

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ n
paraffina
alkane hydrocarbon

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ v
paraffinare
treat with paraffin

paraffinic adj
paraffinico
relating to paraffin

paraglider n
parapendio
equipment
parapendista
one who paraglides

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
parapendio
the sport of gliding with a paraglider

paragoge /pæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/ n
paragoge

paragogic adj
paragogico

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ n
ascendonica paragone
20-point type
paragone
companion
comparison; competition

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ v
paragonare
to compare
to compare with

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
paragrafo
passage in text

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ v
paragrafare
sort text into paragraphs

paragraphemic adj
paragrafematico

parakeet /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ n
cocorita pappagallino
various species of small parrots

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralinguistico
pertaining to paralanguage

paralinguistics /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
paralinguistica
paralinguistics

paralipsis /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ n
paralissi preterizione

parallactic adj
parallattico
pertaining to parallax

parallax n
parallasse

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adj
parallelo
equally distant from one another at all points
having the same overall direction
computing: processing multipe tasks at the same time

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adv
parallelamente
with a parallel relationship

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ n
parallelo
line of latitude

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
parallelepipedo
solid figure

parallelinerved adj
parallelinervio
venation arrangement

parallelly adv
parallelamente
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parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
parallelogramma parallelogrammo
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length

paralogism /pəˈɹalədʒɪzəm/ /pəˈɹælədʒɪzəm/ n
paralogismo cavillo scappatoia sofisma
a fallacious argument or illogical conclusion

paralogous adj
paralogo
having a similar structure

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
paralisi
loss of muscle control

paralyze v
paralizzare
to afflict with paralysis

paramagnetic adj
paramagnetico
exhibiting paramagnetism

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ n
paramagnetismo
tendency of dipoles

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
paramecio
organism

paramedic n
paramedico
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ n
parametro
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parameterization n
parametrizzazione
representation of physical effects

parameterize v
parametrizzare
to describe in terms of parameters

parametric adj
parametrico
of, relating to, or defined using parameters

parametrize v
parametrizzare
To describe in terms of parameters

paramour /ˈpæ.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ n
amante madama
illicit lover

paranasal sinus n
seno paranasale
one of air-filled spaces, or sinuses

paraneoplastic adj
paraneoplastico
associated with a tumor

paranoia /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
paranoia
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
Extreme, irrational distrust of others

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ adj
paranoico paranoide
exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others
of, related to, or suffering from paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ n
paranoico paranoide
someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid schizophrenia n
schizofrenia paranoide
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions

paranormal adj
paranormale
can not be explained by scientific methods

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ n
parapetto
a fortification consisting of a wall
parapetto balaustra ringhiera spalletta
a low retaining wall

paraphernal adj
parafernale
legal

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
armamentario attrezzi dote paraferni
miscellaneous items

paraphimosis n
parafimosi
foreskin trapped behind the glans

paraphrase v
parafrasare
to compose a paraphrase

paraplegia n
paraplegia
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
paraplegica paraplegico
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

parapsychological adj
parapsicologico
of or pertaining to parapsychology

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
parapsicologia metapsichica
study of that which cannot yet be explained

parasang /ˈpaɹəsaŋ/ /ˈpɛɹəsæŋ/ n
parasanga
historical Iranian unit of distance

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parassita
(generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasitism /ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/ n
parassitismo
interaction between two organisms

parasitoid n
parassitoide
organism that is parasitic during part of its life cycle

parasitology n
parassitologia
study of parasites

parasitosis n
parassitosi
disease

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
parasole
umbrella used as protection from the sun

parasynthesis n
parasintesi

parasynthetic adj
parasintetico
formed by multiple changes

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ n
paratassi
in grammar

paratrooper n
paracadutista paracadutista militare
soldier that parachutes from aircraft

paravane n
paramine
device for cutting the moorings of mines

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
lotto parcella
division of land bought and sold as a unit
pacchetto plico
package wrapped for shipment

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] v
impacchettare
to wrap into a package

parcel shelf n
cappelliera
a back shelf inside a car

parched /pɑɹtʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
prosciugato seccato
dry
assetata assetato
thirsty

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
pergamena
document
pergamena cartapecora membrana vello
material

parchment paper n
cartaforno
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ interjection
come
interjection, request to repeat

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ n
perdono
forgiveness for an offence

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
scusami
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French v
con rispetto parlando scusate il francesismo
please excuse my swearing or bad language (idiomatic)

pareidolia /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
pareidolia
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar

paremiology n
paremiologia
the study of proverbs

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋkɨmə/ n
parenchima
functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue

parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ n
genitore genitrice
person from whom one is descended
genitore
person who acts as a parent in rearing a child

parental adj
parentale
relating to parent

parenteral adj
parenterale
Intravenously or by injection

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
parentesi
either of a pair of brackets ( )

parenthetically /ˈpæɹənˌθɛtɪkli/ adv
tra l'altro tra parentesi
incidentally

parents /ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpɛɹənts/ n
genitori
one's parents

paresthesia /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/ n
parestesia
sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin with no obvious cause

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
emarginato paria reietto
an outcast

paripinnate adj
paripennato
pinnate with a pair of leaflets

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ n
comune
civil subdivision of a county
parrocchiani parrocchia
members of the parish
parrocchia
part of a diocese

parish church n
chiesa parrocchiale pieve
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

parish priest n
parroco
main priest serving a parish

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ n
parrocchiano parrocchiana
member of a parish

parisyllabic adj
parisillabo
having the same number of syllables

parity /ˈpæɹɪti/ n
parità
equality, comparability
math: classification into one set or the other
math: set whose elements all belong to one of exactly two disjoint subsets

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] n
parco
ground for recreation

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] v
parcheggiare sostare
bring to a halt

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
parka
long jacket

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
parcheggio
space

parking attendant n
parcheggiatore posteggiatore
person who issues tickets for parking violations

parking brake n
freno di parcheggio
brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention

parking disc n
disco orario
device placed inside a parked vehicle

parking lot n
parcheggio posteggio
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use

parking space n
parcheggio posteggio
space in which a vehicle can be parked

parlance /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ /ˈpɑː.ləns/ n
parlata
A certain way of speaking (or using words)

parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
parlamento
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian n
parlamentare
member of parliament

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ n
parmigiano
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
campanilistico provinciale
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns
parrocchiale
pertaining to a parish

parochialism n
campanilismo
state of being parochial

parodic adj
parodico parodistico
of, related to, or having characteristics of parody

parodist n
parodista
person who parodies

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ v
parodiare
to make a parody of something

paronomasia /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ n
paronomasia
a pun or play on words

parotid adj
parotide
relating to the parotid gland

parotid gland n
ghiandola parotide
salivary gland

paroxysm /ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/ n
parossismo
random or sudden outburst
parossismo acme raptus
sudden recurrence of a disease

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ n
parossitono
paroxytone

paroxytonesis n
parossitonesi
being paroxytone

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ n
pappagallo
kind of bird
person who repeats what was said

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ v
ripetere
to repeat exactly without showing understanding

parrotfish n
pesce pappagallo scaro
tropical marine fish

parry /ˈpæɹi/ n
deviazione parata
a defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
parare deviare evitare scansare schivare sviare
avoid, deflect, or ward off

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑːz/ v
analizzare
(linguistics) to resolve into elements

parsec /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ /ˈpɑːsɛk/ n
parsec
parallax second

parseltongue pn
serpentense
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/ adj
parsimonioso
Exhibiting parsimony

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
prezzemolo
herb

parsnip /ˈpɑː(ɹ).snɪp/ n
pastinaca
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
the plant Pastinaca sativa

parson /ˈpɑɹsən/ /ˈpɑːsən/ n
parroco
cleric having full control of a parish
pastore
protestant minister

parson's nose n
boccone del prete mitra
tail of a cooked fowl

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
parte tempo porzione
fraction of a whole }}
parte area zona
group inside a larger group }}
riga
hair dividing line }}
parte ruolo posizione
position or role }}
parte
section of a document }}

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
spartire
to cut hair with a parting

part and parcel n
parte integrante
essential piece

part of speech n
parte del discorso
the function a word or phrase performs

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
partecipare
to take part in an activity

parthenocarpic adj
partenocarpico
relating to parthenocarpy

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
parziale
existing in part

partial differential equation n
equazione alle derivate parziali equazione differenziale alle derivate parziali
equation

partial function n
funzione parziale
mathematics: a function whose domain is a subset of the set on which it is formally defined

partiality /pɐːʃiˈɛlɘti/ /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ /pɑːʃiˈalɪti/ n
predilezione
preference

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ n
partecipante che partecipa
one who participates

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v
partecipare
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participatory democracy n
democrazia partecipativa
Political system

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ n
participio
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
briciolo granello grano particella
particella particola
body with very small size
particella
elementary particle or subatomic particle
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech

particle physics n
fisica delle particelle
particle physics

particularity /pə(ɹ)ˌtɪkjuˈlæɹɪti/ n
particolarità

particularly /pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjələli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ adv
in particolare
especially

particulate matter n
particolato
solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state

partisan /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ n
partigiana partigiano
adherent to a party
partigiana
type of spear

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ n
partizione
section of a hard disk separately formatted

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ v
suddividere
divide into two or more territories
partizionare
divide something into parts

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ n
associato
a member of a business or law partnership
socio socio di affari
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
compagno compagna convivente
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner

partnership n
partenariato
state of being associated with a partner

partocracy n
partitocrazia
government by political parties

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
pernice
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris

parturition n
parto
act of giving birth

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ n
parte
law: particular side in a contract or legal action
festa party
social gathering
partecipante
someone who takes part

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ v
festeggiare
to celebrate at a party

party animal n
gaudente
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ adj
parvenu

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ n
parvenu
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class

parvenue n
pervenuta pervenute
feminine equivalent of parvenu

pascal /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskəl/ n
pascal
SI unit of pressure and stress

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
pascià
title

paspalum /ˈpaspələm/ n
paspalo
a type of grass

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] v
passare
go by, over, etc
move or be moved from one place to another

pass the buck v
fare a scaricabarili
to transfer responsibility or blame from oneself

pass through v
trapassare
to transit

pass-out n
contromarca
ticket

passable adj
passabile
That may be passed or traversed

passacaglia /ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ n
passacaglia
historical Spanish dance

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
corridoio
passageway
passo
section of text or music

passageway n
corsia
covered walkway

passenger /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
passeggero
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger pigeon n
colomba migratrice piccione migratore
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius

passer-by n
passante passanti
a person who is passing by

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
decesso scomparsa
death, dying; the end

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
passione
any great emotion
object of passionate love or strong interest

passion fruit n
frutto della passione
edible fruit

passionary n
passionario
book

passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adj
appassionato
fired with intense feeling

passivate v
passivare
to reduce the chemical reactivity of a surface

passivation n
passivazione
process of a making a material non-reactive

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
passivo
grammar: being in the passive voice
not active, but acted upon
psychology: being inactive and receptive in a relationship

passive voice n
forma passiva passivo
grammatical term

passively /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adv
passivamente
in a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action

passivity /pæˈsɪvɪti/ n
passività
the state of being passive

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
passaporto
official document

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
password parola chiave
computing: string of characters known only to a user
parola chiave parola d'ordine
word used to gain admittance

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
passato
having already happened; in the past
grammar: expressing action that has already happened

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
passato
period of time that has already happened
(grammar) past tense

past anterior n
trapassato remoto
a compound tense used in literary French, Spanish, and Italian

past historic tense n
passato remoto
tense

past participle n
participio passato
past participle

past perfect n
trapassato remoto
tense

past tense n
passato
form of language

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
pasta impasto
dough

pasta e fagioli /ˌpastə ɛ faˈdʒəʊlɪ/ n
pasta e fagioli
soup made with pasta and beans

paste /peɪst/ n
impasto
a soft mixture
colla
an adhesive paste
strass
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof
pasta
soft mixture used in making pastry

paste /peɪst/ v
attaccare incollare
to cause to stick, adhere
incollare
to insert a piece of text

pasteurisation n
pastorizzazione
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæstʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pastorizzare uperizzare
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms

pastiera n
pastiera pastiera napoletana
Neapolitan Easter tart

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
passatempo
that which amuses

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
pastore
main priest serving a parish

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ n
pastorale

pastoralism n
pastoralismo
all senses

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pasticceria paste
food group
impasto
type of dough

pastry bag n
sac à poche tasca tasca da pasticciere
bag used to pipe cakes with icing

pastry chef n
pasticciera pasticciere
baker of pastry products

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ n
pascolo pastura
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pat /pæt/ n
panetto
flattish lump of soft matter

patagium /pætəˈdʒaɪəm/ /pəˈteɪdʒi.əm/ n
patagio

patch /pætʃ/ n
zolla
a small area, plot of land, or piece of ground
neo finto
piece of black silk stuck to the face
toppa pezza
piece of cloth used to repair a garment
toppa rattoppo
small piece of anything used to repair a breach
panno pezza straccio
small piece of material used to clean a gun barrel

patch /pætʃ/ v
rammendare rattoppare
mend by sewing on cloth
rattoppare
mend with pieces

patch up v
mettere delle pezze rammendare rattoppare ricucire rimediare sistemare
to mend quickly and roughly

paten n
patena
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ n
brevetto
declaration issued by a government to an inventor

patent leather n
copale
glossy leather

patently adv
chiaramente evidentemente palesemente
in a clear and unambiguous manner

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
paterno

paternal aunt n
zia
the sister of one's father

paternal grandfather n
nonno paterno
one's father's father

paternal grandmother n
nonna paterna
one's father's mother

paternal uncle n
zio zio paterno
brother of one's father

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ~pʰæθ] [pʰäːθ~pʰɐːθ] [pʰæθ~pʰɛəθ~pʰeəθ] [pʰɑːθ] n
cammino
a method or direction of proceeding
graph theory: a sequence of vertices from one vertex to another
a metaphorical course
sentiero cammino
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians
percorso cammino
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
patetico patetica patetiche patetici
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion
meschino penoso
arousing scorn or contempt

pathogen /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ n
agente patogeno patogeno
an organism or substance that causes disease

pathogenesis n
patogenesi
pathogenesis

pathogenic adj
patogenico
able to cause disease

pathognomonic /ˌpaθəɡnə(ʊ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌpæθəɡnoʊˈmɑːnɪk/ adj
patognomonico
Beyond any doubt diagnostic for a particular disease

pathological adj
patologico
pertaining to pathology
relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder

pathologically adv
patologicamente
in a pathological manner

pathology /pəˈθɒlədʒi/ n
patologia
branch of medicine
abnormality

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
via pathway
biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
pazienza
quality of being patient

patience is a virtue proverb
dare tempo al tempo la pazienza è la virtù dei forti
it is better to be patient than impatient

patience of Job n
pazienza di Giobbe
great amount of patience

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
paziente
not losing one's temper while waiting

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
paziente
someone who receives treatment from a doctor

patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
pazientemente
in a patient manner

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
patina
receptacle
colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects

patine v
patinare
coat an object with a patina

patisserie n
pasticceria
pastry shop

patriarch /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ n
patriarca
male leader

patriarchal adj
patriarcale
relating to patriarchy

patriarchy /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹki/ n
patriarcato
social system
dominance of men in social or cultural systems

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
patrizio
member of Roman aristocracy

patrimony n
patrimonio
inheritance from one's ancestor

patriot /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ət/ n
patriota
person who loves, supports and defends their country

patriotic /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/ adj
patriottico
inspired by patriotism

patriotically adv
patriotticamente
in a patriotic manner

patristic adj
patristico
pertaining to early Christian church leaders

patristics n
patristica
patristics

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
pattuglia pattugliamento perlustrazione ricognizione
going of the rounds
pattuglia drappello ronda
guards who go the rounds for observation
pattugliamento
movement by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts
pattuglia drappello
perambulation of a particular line or district

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ v
pattugliare
pattugliare battere ispezionare perlustrare setacciare
go the rounds along a chain of sentinels

patrol boat n
pattugliatore
small naval vessel designed for coast defence

patrolman n
pattugliatore
police officer, especially a junior officer assigned patrol duty

patrological adj
patrologico

patrologist n
patrologo
student of patrology

patrology /pəˈtɹɒlədʒi/ n
patrologia
the study of the Church Fathers

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ n
proprietario
cliente
regular customer
patrono
supporter
mecenate
wealthy individual who supports an artist etc.

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
santo patrono
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
patrocinio

patroness /ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/ n
patronessa
female patron

patronize /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/ v
degnarsi trattare con sufficienza trattare dall'alto in basso
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority
frequentare patrocinare sponsorizzare
to make oneself a customer of a business

patsy /ˈpætsi/ n
capro espiatorio fesso pollo zimbello
a person who is taken advantage of

patter /ˈpætə/ n
picchiettio
soft repeated sound

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ n
modello
that from which a copy is made

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːntʃ/ n
pancia rumine
first stomach of ruminant; rumen
pancione pancia buzzo trippa
large, protruding belly

pauper /ˈpɑpɚ/ /ˈpɔpɚ/ /ˈpɔːpə/ n
indigente
one living on or eligible for public charity
povero indigente bisognoso nullatenente poveraccio
one who is extremely poor

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
pausa
temporary stop or rest

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
mettere in pausa
to interrupt something

pave /peɪv/ v
pavimentare lastricare
(British) to cover with paving stones

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
aprire la strada
to make future development easier

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
marciapiede
footpath
manto manto stradale pavimentazione pavimentazione stradale superficie
surface of road

pavement artist n
madonnaro
artist

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
padiglione
ornate tent
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place

paving stone n
selce
stone used for paving

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
zampa
soft foot of an animal

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ n
cricchetto
pawl

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
pedone pedina
chess piece
pedina
someone who is being manipulated

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
banco dei pegni monte di pietà
business premises of a pawnbroker

pay /peɪ/ n
paga
money given in return for work

pay /peɪ/ v
pagare
to give money in exchange for goods or services

pay attention v
prestare attenzione fare attenzione dare retta
to be attentive

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
restituire ripagare
to repay

pay rise n
aumento di stipendio
increase in pay

payee n
beneficiario
One to whom money is paid

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ n
carico utile
The actual data in a data stream
carico utile carico
The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
pagamento
the act of paying
a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services

payment order n
mandato di pagamento ordine di pagamento

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
ruolino paga ruolo paga
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
a pagamento accesso a pagamento paywall pedaggio
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers

pea /piː/ n
pisello
edible seed
plant

pea-souper n
nebbia fitta nebbione
fog

peace /piːs/ n
pace armonia
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations
pace
state of being free from war
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence
state of mind

peace of mind n
serenità tranquillità
absence of mental stress

peaceably adv
pacificamente
in a peaceable manner

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
pacifico placido tranquillo
calmo
motionless and calm; placid
pacifico
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil

peacefully /ˈpiːsfəli/ adv
pacificamente
in a peaceful manner

peacetime n
tempo di pace
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
color pesca
colour
pesca pesco
fruit
pesco persico
tree

peach blossom n
fiore di pesco
flower

peachy /ˈpiːtʃi/ adj
grandioso
very good

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
pavone
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
pavone
a pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo

peak /piːk/ n
culmine
picco
highest value reached
cima
mountain top

peak oil n
picco del petrolio
Peak of oil production

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
arachide nocciolina
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ n
burro di arachidi
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut milk n
latte d'arachidi
milky liquid from peanuts

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ n
pera
fruit
pero
tree

pear tree n
pero
a tree of the genus Pyrus

pear-shaped adj
a forma di pera
shaped like a pear

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ n
perla
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks

pearl necklace n
collana di perle
necklace made of pearls

pearl of wisdom n
perla di saggezza
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept

pearly antshrike n
averla formicchiera perlata
passerine bird

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
cafone contadino
paesano paesana
country person
contadino contadina cafona cafone
member of the agriculture low class
cafona cafone
uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person

peashooter n
cerbottana
toy gun

peat /piːt/ n
torba
soil

peat bog n
torbiera
bog composed of peat

peatland n
torbiera

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
ciottolo
stone

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ v
acciottolare
To pave with pebbles

peccaminous adj
peccaminoso
sinful

peccary n
pecari
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos

peck /pɛk/ v
beccare
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ n
pectina
substance

pectinase n
pectinasi
enzyme

pectoral /pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ adj
pectorale
of or pertaining to the breast or chest

pectoral sandpiper n
piovanello pettorale
Calidris melanotos

peculiar /pɛ.ˈkjuː.ljʊəɹ/ [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljʊɹ̠] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] adj
peculiare
common or usual for a particular place or circumstance
strano particolare peculiare
out of the ordinary

pedagogical adj
pedagogico
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogue n
pedagogo
a teacher

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
pedale
lever operated by one's foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
pedalare
to operate a pedal

pedal car n
macchinina
toy car with pedals

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
pedalò
small boat propelled by pedals

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
pedante
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning
cervellone
person who emphasizes their knowledge through strict adherence to rules of vocabulary and grammar

peddler n
spacciatore
dealer

pederast /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
pederasta
practitioner of pederasty

pederastic adj
pederastico
relating or pertaining to pederasty

pederasty /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederastia
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ n
piedistallo
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
pedonale pedone
of or intended for pedestrians

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
pedone passante viandante
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle

pedestrian crossing n
attraversamento pedonale passaggio pedonale strisce pedonali
place for pedestrians to cross a street

pedestrianization n
pedonalizzazione
the restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only

pedestrianize v
pedonalizzare
restrict access to a street to pedestrians only

pediatric adj
pediatrico
of or pertaining to pediatrics

pediatrically adv
pediatricamente

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
pediatra
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pediatrics n
pediatria
branch of medicine

pedicel /ˈpɛdɪsəl/ n
pedicello caule fusto gambo stelo
stalk of an individual flower

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ n
di razza purosangue
good breeding

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
frontone
architectural element

pedipalp n
pedipalpo
appendage

pedogenesis n
pedogenesi
geology:process of the formation of soil
biology:larval or preadult reproduction in some insects

pedogenetic adj
pedogenetico
relating to pedogenesis

pedologic adj
pedologico
of or pertaining to pedology

pedological adj
pedologico
pertaining to pedology

pedology n
pedologia
soil science
study of children's behaviour

pedometer n
pedometro
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
pedofilo
an adult who is sexually attracted to children

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
pedofilia
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children

pedophilic adj
pedofilo
of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia

peekaboo n
bubusettete
game for small children

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] n
buccia
skin of a fruit

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] v
pelare sbucciare
to remove skin

peep /pip/ /piːp/ n
borbottio brontolio mugugno
feeble utterance or complaint
cinguettio pigolio squittio
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird

peep /pip/ /piːp/ v
cinguettare
make a noise like a baby bird
sbirciare spuntare
to look

peeper /ˈpipɚ/ /ˈpiːpə/ n
occhi occhio
eye (colloquial)

peeping tom n
guardone
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
uguali
comrade, companion, associate
nobile pari
noble
coetaneo
someone of same age
pari persona di pari condizione sociale uguale
someone or something of equal level

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ v
sbirciare scrutare
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer review n
revisione paritaria
scholarly process

peer-to-peer adj
senza intermediari
of a social network of equal partners able to conduct business without using a middle man

peerless adj
impareggiabile
without peer or equal

peeve /piːv/ n
fastidio
annoyance or grievance

peeve /piːv/ v
infastidire
annoy; vex

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ adj
irritabile scontroso
constantly complaining

peevishness n
piccosità
the state of being peevish

peg /pɛɡ/ n
tassello piolo
a cylindrical object
attaccapanni
a protrusion used to hang things on

pegamoid n
pegamoide
waterproof varnish

pegasus n
pegaso
winged horse

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ adj
peggiorativo riduttivo
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ n
peggiorativo
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression

pelagic /pəˈlædʒɪk/ adj
pelagico
living in the open sea

pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
pellicano
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pellagra /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
pellagra
disease

pellistor n
pellistore
solid-state device whose resistance changes in the presence of certain gases

peloton n
gruppo
main group of riders in a cycling race

pelt /pɛlt/ n
pellaccia
human skin
pelliccia pelle grezza pelle non conciata
skin of a beast with the hair on

peltinerved adj
peltinervio
having the veins radiating from the centre

pelvic /ˈpɛlvɪk/ adj
pelvico
of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis; as, pelvic cellulitis

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
chiuso recinto ovile
enclosure (enclosed area) for animals
cella
prison cell
osso di seppia
internal cartilage skeleton of a squid
penna
writing tool
writer, or his style
cigno femmina
female swan

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
recintare
to enclose
scrivere
to write

pen name n
nome di penna
writer's pseudonym

penalize /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ v
penalizzare
to impose a handicap on

penally adv
penalmente
according to a penal code

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
penalità
punishment for violating rules of procedure

penalty area n
area di rigore area
area on a soccer pitch

penalty kick n
calcio di rigore rigore
(soccer) a form of direct free kick

penalty mark n
dischetto
spot from where penalty kicks are taken

penalty spot n
dischetto
spot from where penalty kicks are taken

penalty try n
meta tecnica
awarding of five points

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
penitenza
voluntary self-imposed punishment
sacrament in some churches

penchant /ˈpɑːnʃɑn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ n
inclinazione apprezzamento
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ n
matita lapis portamina
graphite writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ n
astuccio portalapis portamatite portapenne
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil holder n
portalapis portamatite

pencil sharpener n
temperamatite
device used to sharpen pencils

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ n
ciondolo
a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
pendolo
body suspended from a fixed support

pendulum clock n
orologio a pendolo
clock that uses a pendulum

penetrable adj
penetrabile perforabile trapassabile
capable of being penetrated

penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetrare
enter into

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
penetrazione
act of penetrating

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
pinguino
flightless sea bird

penholder n
cannetta
a device for storing pens

penicillin /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/ n
penicillina
penicillin

penicillinic adj
penicillinico

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ n
penisola
piece of land projecting into water

peninsular adj
peninsulare
of or connected with a peninsula

penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpiːnɪs/ n
pene arnese

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ n
penitenziario
prison

penniless /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ adj
scannato spiantato squattrinato
utterly without money

penninerved adj
penninervio
nerve arrangement

penny-pinching adj
spilorcio taccagno
reluctant to spend money

penny-pinching n
spilorceria taccagneria
reluctance to spend money

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
pensione
boarding house
pensione assegno
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ v
pensionare
to force to retire

pension fund n
fondo pensione
pool of assets

pensionable adj
pensionabile
able to receive a pension

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ adj
pensieroso pensoso meditabondo cogitabondo contemplativo estraniato
having the appearance of thinking
pensieroso
looking thoughtful or sad

pensiveness n
pensierosità
thoughtful or reflective state

penta- /pɛntə-/ prefix
penta-
five

pentachloride n
pentacloruro
pentachloride

pentachlorophenol n
pentaclorofenolo
fully chlorinated derivative of phenol

pentachoron n
ipertetraedro
four-dimensional object

pentacle /ˈpɛnt.ə.kl̩/ n
pentacolo

pentacontagon n
pentacontagono
polygon

pentacube n
policubo
polycube composed of five cubes

pentafluoride n
pentafluoruro
compound that contains five fluorine atoms

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ n
pentagono
a polygon with five sides and five angles

pentagonal /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/ adj
pentagonale
of, relating to, or shaped like a pentagon

pentagram n
pentagramma
shape of five-pointed star

pentahydroborite n
pentaidroborite
calcium borate

pentahydroxide n
pentaidrato
any hydroxide having five hydroxyl groups

pentakis dodecahedron n
pentacisdodecaedro
Catalan solid

pentane n
pentano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12

pentaprism n
pentaprisma
five-sided prism

pentarchic adj
pentarchico

pentarchy n
pentarchia

pentatomic adj
pentatomico
having five atoms in each molecule

pentavalent adj
pentavalente
having a valence of 5

pentazole n
pentazolo
Chemical compound

pentene n
pentene
any of several isomeric alkenes having five carbon atoms and one double bond

penteract n
penteratto
five-dimensional hypercube

penthouse /ˈpɛnthaʊs/ n
attico
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building

pentosan n
pentosano
polysaccharide composed of pentoses

pentose n
pentoso
saccharide containing five carbon atoms

pentoxide n
pentossido
oxide containing five oxygen atoms

pentyl n
pentile
univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₅H11

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
penultimo
next-to-last in a sequence

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ n
penultimo
something right before the last one

penumbra /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ n
penombra
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
peonia
Paeonia genus of flowering plants

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ n
gente
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.
popolo nazione
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.
famiglia
a person's ancestors, relatives or family
popolo popolazione
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class

people person n
uomo di mondo
one who interacts skilfully with others

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
che è senza peccato scagli la prima pietra
one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault

people's republic n
repubblica popolare
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
discorso d'incoraggiamento
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
peperone peperoncino
fruit of the capsicum
pepe
spice
plant

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
condire con pepe pepare
add pepper to

pepper mill n
pepaiola pepiera
a small handheld grinder

pepper pot n
pepiera pepaiola
container

pepper shaker n
pepiera
a small container designed to hold pepper and facilitate sprinkling it

pepper spray n
gas OC
non-lethal riot-control agent

peppercorn /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ n
grano di pepe
the seeds of the plant Piper nigrum

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ n
caramella alla menta
confection
menta piperita
herb

pepperoni /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/ n
salame piccante
sausage

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ n
pepsina
digestive enzyme

pepsinogen n
pepsinogeno
zymogen

peptic /ˈpɛptɪk/ adj
peptico
of, pertaining to digestion

peptide n
peptide
class of organic compounds

peptidic adj
peptidico
pertaining peptides

peptone n
peptone
water-soluble product of partial protein hydrolysis

peptonization n
peptonizzazione

peptonize v
peptonizzare
convert a protein into peptones

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
al per
for each
in accordo secondo
in accordance with
via
via

per capita adv
a testa pro capite
per person

per diem n
diaria
amount of money an organization gives an individual to cover living expenses when traveling for work
daily stipend

per pale adv
partito
heraldry: perpendicularly to the horizontal plane

per se /pəːˈseɪ/ /pɚːˈseɪ/ adv
di per se
by itself

perbromic adj
perbromico
pertaining to perbromic acid

perbromic acid n
acido perbromico
oxyacid

percale /pəˈkeɪl/ n
percalle
textile

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
percepire
to understand

perceived temperature n
temperatura percepita
apparent temperature of the environment

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɜɹ.sɛnt/ n
per cento
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ n
percentuale
part of a whole
share of the profits

percentile n
percentile
any of the ninety-nine points
any one of the hundred groups so divided

percentual adj
percentuale
expressed as a percentage

perception /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
percezione
conscious understanding of something
percezione sentore
that which is detected by the five senses

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ adj
acuto perspicace
having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition

perceptron n
percettrone

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ n
pesce persico
luccio luccioperca sandra
fish in the taxonomic family Percidae
branzino spigola
fish in the taxonomic order Perciformes
pesce persico perca
fish of the genus Perca
trespolo pertica
rod used by bird

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ v
appollaiarsi
to rest on a perch, to roost

perchlorate n
perclorato
salt

perchloric adj
perclorico
type of compound

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ v
drenare percolare
(intransitive) drain through a porous substance
filtrare
(intransitive) spread slowly or gradually
percolare
(transitive) pass a liquid through a porous substance
filtrare percolare
(transitive) to make coffee in a percolator

percolation n
percolazione percolamento
seepage or filtration of a liquid

percolator /ˈpɜːkəleɪtə/ /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ n
macchinetta
coffee brewing device

percussion cap n
capsula a percussione
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms

percussion instrument n
strumento a percussione
type of instrument

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
percutaneo
taking place through the skin

peregrinate /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɹəˌneɪt/ v
peregrinare
to travel from place to place

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ n
falco pellegrino
Falco peregrinus

peremptoriness n
perentorietà
the quality of being peremptory

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
inconfutabile irrefutabile
(law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
perentorio imperioso
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic
tassativo
imperious, dictatorial

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ pn
perestroika
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ adj
perfetto
fitting its definition precisely
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose
without fault or mistake
excellent and delightful in all respects

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ v
perfezionare
make perfect

perfect fifth n
quinta giusta
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones

perfecter n
perfezionatore
one who perfects

perfectibility n
perfezionabilità
the possibility of achieving perfection

perfection /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
perfezione
being perfect

perfectionism n
perfezionismo
a dislike for anything less than perfection

perfectionist adj
perfezionista perfezionistico
inclined or related to perfectionism

perfectionist n
perfezionista
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective aspect n
perfetto
grammatical term

perforation gauge n
odontometro
device for measuring perforation

perforce /pəˈfɔːs/ /pɚˈfɔɹs/ adv
forzatamente
by force

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ v
eseguire
to do something
recitare
to do something in front of an audience

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
esibizione prestazione
live show or concert
prestazione rendimento
that which is performed or accomplished
prestazione esecuzione
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment

performativity n
performatività

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ n
esecutore esecutrice interprete
performer

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
profumo
substance providing a pleasant smell
pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
profumare
to apply perfume to

perfumed adj
profumato
scented

perfumer /pəˈfjuːmə/ n
profumiere
person who makes or sells perfume

perfumery n
profumeria
shop selling perfumes

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.tɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋ.tɚ.i/ adj
superficiale
performed out of routine, with little care

perfusion /pəɹˈfjuʒən/ n
perfusione
act of perfusing

pergola /ˈpɜːɡələ/ n
pergola pergolato graticcio
framework

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
forse
indicating a lack of certainty

perianth n
perigonio
sterile parts of a flower

periareolar adj
periareolare
around the areola

periarticular adj
periarticolare
anatomy: surrounding a joint

pericapsid n
pericapside
viral envelope

pericapsidic adj
pericapsidico
all senses

pericardial adj
pericardico
of or relating to the pericardium

pericardium n
pericardio
serous membrane that surrounds the heart

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
pericarpo
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary

perichoresis n
circuminsessione
doctrine of the Trinity

periclase n
periclasio
a mineral, cubic magnesium oxide

periclinal adj
periclinale

perigee /ˈpɛɹədʒi/ /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/ n
perigeo

perihelion n
perielio
point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ n
pericolo
pericolo periglio
a situation of serious danger

perilous /ˈpeɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
pericoloso rischioso
dangerous, full of peril

perinatology n
perinatologia
branch of obstetrics focusing on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies

perineal adj
perineale
perineal

perineum /ˌpɛɹ̩.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ̩.ɪˈniː.əm/ n
perineo
anatomical term

periocular adj
perioculare
surrounding the eyeball

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ n
periodo
a length of time
length of time during which something repeats
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
punto
punctation mark “.”

periodentosis n
paradontosi
inflammation

periodic /ˌpɜːɹaɪˈɒdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periodico periodica
having repeated cycles
periodico
relative to a period or periods

periodic table /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
tavola periodica
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodical n
periodico pubblicazione
publication that appears at fixed intervals

periodically adv
periodicamente
in a regular, periodic manner

perioperative adj
perioperatorio
relating to operation

periosteal adj
periostale
pertaining to the periosteum

periosteum n
percutaneo periostio
membrane surrounding a bone

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
peripezia
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ adj
ausiliario
auxiliary
periferico
on the periphery or boundary
secondario
unimportant

peripheral nervous system n
sistema nervoso periferico
part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system

peripheral vision n
visione periferica

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ n
periferia
outside boundary, parts or surface

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ n
perifrasi
use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one

periphrastically /pɛɹɪˈfɹæstɪkli/ adv
perifrasticamente
with periphrasis

periphyton n
perifiton

periscope n
periscopio
viewing device

periscopic adj
periscopico
relating to periscopes

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
perire
pass away

perishable adj
deperibile
liable to perish

perispomenon /ˌpɛɹɪˈspəʊmənɒn/ n
perispomena
word with a circumflex accent on the last syllable

perissodactyl n
perissodattilo
odd-toed ungulate

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ n
peristalsi
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peristyle /ˈpɛɹəstaɪl/ /ˈpɛɹɪstaɪl/ n
peristilio
a courtyard; the space surrounded by a colonnade
a porch surrounded by columns

peritoneal adj
peritoneale
of, relating to or affecting the peritoneum

peritonitis n
peritonite
inflammation of the peritoneum

periumbilical adj
periombelicale
around the umbilicus

periurethral adj
periuretrale
surrounding the urethra

perivascular adj
perivascolare
around or surrounding a blood vessel

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ adj
pervinca
colour

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ n
pervinca
plant
litorina littorale
mollusc

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
spergiura spergiuro
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ n
falsa testimonianza spergiuro
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perk /pɜː(r)k/ n
privilegio
perquisite

perlèche n
cheilite angolare
angular cheilitis

permaculture n
permacultura
agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ n
permafrost
permanently frozen ground

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
permanente
lasting for an indefinitely long time
without end

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ n
permanente messa in piega
hair treatment

permanent marker n
pennarello indelebile
felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing

permanent residency n
residenza permanente
visa status

permanganate n
permanganato
salt of permanganic acid

permeability /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
permeabilità
property of being permeable

permed adj
permanentato
that has been given a permanent wave

permissible adj
permesso
that is permitted

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
permesso
authorisation
act of permitting
in computing

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
autorizzazione permesso
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
permettere autorizzare
allow (something) to happen

permittivity n
permettività
property of a dielectric medium

permutation n
permutazione
ordering of a set of distinct elements
one-to-one mapping

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ adj
pernicioso
causing much harm

perorate v
perorare
speak or declaim at great length

perovskite n
perovskite
a mineral, calcium titanate

peroxidation n
perossidazione
all senses

peroxide n
perossido
chemical compound with two oxygen atoms

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
perpendicolare
at or forming a right angle to

perpendicularly adv
perpendicolarmente a perpendicolo appiombo
in a perpendicular manner

perpetual /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/ adj
perenne
continuing uninterrupted
perpetuo
lasting forever

perpetuity n
perpetuità perennità
the quality or state of being perpetual

perplexed /pəˈplɛkst/ /pɚˈplɛkst/ adj
perplesso
confused or puzzled

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ n
perplessità
Quality of being confused or puzzled

perseverance /ˌpɜː(ɹ)səˈvɪəɹəns/ n
perseveranza
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
cachi caco diospiro
fruit
cachi
tree

persist /pɚˈsɪst/ v
persistere
continue to exist

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
perseveranza persistere
property of being persistent

persistently adv
persistentemente
in a persistent manner

person /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ n
persona
grammar: linguistic category
specifically a human being
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind
persona uomo
individual

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
persona non grata
a person who is not welcome

personal /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ adj
personale
of or pertaining to a particular person

personal data n
dati personali

personal pronoun n
pronome personale
part of speech

personalism n
personalismo
doctrine of subjective idealism

personality /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ n
personalità
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people
celebrity

personality disorder n
disturbo di personalità
class of mental disorders

personalization /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
personalizzazione
act of personalizing

personalize v
personalizzare
adapt to an individual

personally /ˈpɜːsnəli/ adv
personalmente
in a personal manner
come persona
in person

personification n
personificazione
artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human
literary device
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea

personify v
personificare
to be an example of

personnel /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ n
personale
employees, office staff

perspective /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ n
prospettiva
view, vista or outlook

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
perspicace
showing keen insight

perspicaciously adv
perspicacemente
with sharp of sight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ n
perspicacità
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
sudore
process of perspiring

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
persuadere
convince

persuasively adv
persuasivamente
in a manner intended to convince or persuade

pert /pɜːt/ /pɝt/ adj
impertinente
indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent
faceto vivace
lively; brisk; sprightly; smart
aperto
open; evident; apert

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
attenere pertenere riguardare spettare
to belong
riferirsi riguardare
to relate, to refer

pertechnetate n
pertecnetato
anion or salt containing it

pertinence n
pertinenza
the quality of being pertinent

pertinent /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ adj
pertinente
pertaining

perturbation n
perturbazione
a small change in a physical system or any definable system
agitation
variation in an orbit

perturbative adj
perturbativo
of, pertaining to, or causing perturbation

peruke /pəˈɹuːk/ n
parrucca
wig

pervade /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
pervadere
to be in every part of

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɝt/ /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ /ˈpəːvəːt/ n
pervertito pervertita
sexually perverted person

peseta n
peseta
currency

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
fastidiosa fastidioso molesta molesto
annoying, troublesome, irritating

pessimism n
pessimismo
general belief that bad things will happen
doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds

pest /pɛst/ n
parassita
destructive insect

pesticidal /(ˌ)pɛstɨˈsaɪd(ə)l/ /ˌpɛstɪ̈ˈsaɪdl̩/ adj
pesticida
pertaining to pesticides

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ n
pesticida
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests

pestiferous /ˌpɛsˈtɪfəɹəs/ adj
pestifero pestilenziale
annoying, vexatious

pestilence /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ n
pestilenza
any highly contagious epidemic disease

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
pestello
instrument used with a mortar to grind things

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
pesto
an Italian sauce especially for pasta

pet /pɛt/ n
animale domestico
an animal kept as a companion

pet /pɛt/ v
accarezzare
fondle (an animal)

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
petalo
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower

petaloid adj
petaloideo
resembling petals

petalous /ˈpɛtələs/ adj
petaloso
having petals

petasus n
petaso
low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans

peter out v
esaurirsi
to diminish

petition /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ n
petizione
formal, written request made to an official person

petitioner n
istante richiedente
someone who presents a petition to a court

petrary /ˈpɛtɹəɹi/ n
petriera

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
ossifraga procellaria
Procellariiformes

petrichor /ˈpɛtɹɪkə/ /ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/ n
petricore
distinctive scent which accompanies rain

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
pietrificare petrificare
to harden organic matter

petrochemical adj
petrolchimico
of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them

petroglyph n
incisione rupestre petroglifo
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petroleum jelly n
petrolato
pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

petrology /pɛˈtɹɒlədʒi/ n
petrologia
the study of rock

petronel /ˈpɛtɹənəl/ n
petrinale

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
sottogonna
historical: ornamental skirt or underskirt
sottoveste
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

petting /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ n
amoreggiamento limonata pomiciata
kissing, stroking, etc., in a sexual manner

petty /ˈpɛti/ [ˈpʰɛɾi] adj
piccolo
little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault

petty officer n
nostromo sottufficiale di marina
non-commissioned officer

petulance n
petulanza
childish impatience or sulkiness

petulant /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ adj
petulante
easily irritated or annoyed

petunia /pəˈtuːnjə/ n
petunia
flower

pew /pjuː/ n
stallo
enclosed compartment in a church
panca banco inginocchiatoio scanno scranno stallo
long bench in a church

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ n
peltro
alloy of tin, copper and antimony

phagic adj
fagico
pertaining to a phage

phago- prefix
fago-
forms terms relating eating or consuming

phagocyte n
fagocita
cell of the immune system

phagocytize v
fagocitare
destroy by phagosytosis

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ n
fagocitosi

phalanx /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ n
falange
ancient Greek military unit
finger or toe bone
orda
large group of animals, plants, or people
large group of people

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fallico
having to do with the penis

phallocentrism n
fallocentrismo
Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
fallo
the penis or its representation

phanerogam n
spermatofita
plant that produces seeds

phantasmophobia n
fantasmofobia
abnormal or irrational fear of ghosts and phantoms

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ adj
immaginaria immaginario irreale
unreal or fictitious

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
fantasma spettro
something having no physical reality

pharaoh /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
faraone
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharisaism /ˈfaɹɪˌseɪɪz(ə)m/ /ˈfɛɹəˌseɪˌɪzəm/ n
farisaismo
rigid observance of external forms of religion

pharma n
industria farmaceutica
pharmaceutical sector

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
farmaceutico
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

pharmaceutically adv
farmaceuticamente
in a pharmaceutical manner

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
farmacista
professional who dispenses prescription drugs
one who studies pharmacy

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
farmacologico
of or having to do with pharmacology

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒi/ n
farmacologia
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
farmacovigilanza
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
farmacia
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed
science of medicinal substances
farmacista
occupation of a pharmacist

pharyngeal /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/ adj
faringale
of or pertaining to the pharynx
of pharyngeal sounds

pharyngitis n
faringite
inflammation of the pharynx

pharyngotomy n
faringotomia
operation of making an incision into the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ n
faringe
part of alimentary canal

phase /feɪz/ n
aspetto faccia
aspect of an object or view
fase
distinguishable part of a sequence
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle

phase modulation n
modulazione di fase
form of modulation

phase out v
eliminare
to remove

phasianid /ˈfeɪʃənəd/ /ˈfeɪʃənɪd/ n
fasianide
semiflightless, gallinaceous game bird

phat /fæt/ adj
sexy
slang: sexy

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
fagiano
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food

phelloderm n
felloderma
tissue

phellodermal adj
fellodermico
pertaining to the phelloderm

phenanthrene n
fenantrene
tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon from coal tar

phenanthroline n
fenantrolina
compound

phenol /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnəl/ n
fenolo
any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring
caustic compound derived from benzene

phenolic adj
fenolico
organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol

phenological adj
fenologico
pertaining to phenology

phenology n
fenologia
study of the effect of climate

phenomenal adj
fenomenale
remarkable

phenomenalism n
fenomenismo
doctrine

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləɡi/ n
fenomenologia
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ /fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ n
fenomeno
observable fact or occurrence
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event
philosophy: experienced object structured by the mind

phenotype /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ n
fenotipo
appearance of organism

phenotypic /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ adj
fenotipico
of, or relating to a phenotype

phenylacetic adj
fenilacetico

pheochromocytoma n
feocromocitoma
tumour

pheoplast n
feoplasto
a plastid

pheromonal adj
feromonale
pertaining to a pheromone

phew /fjuː/ interjection
uff uffa uh
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ n
farfallone
fickle lover

philanthropy /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/ /fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ n
filantropia
benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ n
filatelista
a person who studies or collects stamps

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
filatelia
stamp collecting
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

philistine /ˈfɪləstaɪn/ adj
filisteo
lacking in appreciation for art or culture

philodendron n
filodendro
any of several climbing plants of the genus Philodendron

philogyny n
filoginia
love or respect for women

philological adj
filologico
pertaining to the history of literature

philologically adv
filologicamente
in a philological manner

philologist n
filologo filologa
person who engages in philology

philology /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ n
filologia
historical linguistics

philosophaster n
filosofastro filosofastra
a pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
filosofo filosofa
person devoted to studying philosophy

philosopher's stone n
crisopea pietra filosofale
philosopher's stone

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ adj
filosofico
of or pertaining to philosophy

philosophically adv
filosoficamente
in a philosophical manner

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
filosofia
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
general principle
view regarding fundamental principles

philosophy of science n
filosofia della scienza
study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filtro
love potion

philtrum /ˈfɪltɹəm/ n
filtro
shallow groove running down the centre of the outer surface of the upper lip

phimosis /faɪˈməʊsɪs/ n
fimosi
contraction of the foreskin

phleborrhagia n
fleborragia
hemorrhage of a vein

phlebotomy /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ n
flebotomia
the opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection

phlegm /flɛm/ n
espettorato

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
flemmatico
not easily excited to action

phlegmatize v
flemmatizzare
add phlegmatizers to an explosive

phlegmatized adj
flemmatizzato
desensitized

phlegmon n
flemmone
non collected inflammation of connective tissue

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ n
floema
vascular tissue

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ n
flogisto
hypothetical fiery principle

phlogopite n
flogopite
a mica, the magnesium endmember of biotite

phlogosis n
flogosi
phlogosis

phlox n
flox
plant of genus Phlox

phobia /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
fobia paura timore
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety

phobophobia n
fobofobia
fear of fear

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ n
focomelia
phocomelia

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
fenice
mythological bird

pholas n
folade
mollusc of the genus Pholas

phonation n
fonazione
process of producing vocal sound

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ n
fono
speech segment

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
telefonare
to call (someone) on the telephone

phone sex n
sesso telefonico
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
fonema
indivisible unit of sound

phonemic /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
fonemico
relating to phonemes

phonendoscope n
fonendoscopio
a form of stethoscope used in auscultation

phonetic /fəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
fonetico
relating to sounds of spoken language
linguistics: relating to phones

phonetic alphabet n
alfabeto fonetico alfabeto telefonico

phonetically adv
foneticamente
in the way it sounds

phonetician /ˌfoʊnəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊnɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
fonetista
person who specializes in phonetics

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonetica
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phonic adj
fonico
phonic

phono- prefix
fono-
relating to sound

phonocardiogram n
fonocardiogramma
image produced by a phonocardiograph

phonocardiograph n
fonocardiografo
device that records and displaus the sounds made by the heart

phonological adj
fonologico
of or relating to phonology

phonologist /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/ n
fonologo
person who specializes in phonology

phonology /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ /fəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
fonologia
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages

phonometer n
fonometro
instrument

phonon /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ n
fonone
quantum of acoustic energy

phonophobia n
fonofobia
fear of sounds

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
falso fasullo
fraudulent; fake

phony /ˈfoʊni/ n
ciarlatano
impostore
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own

phoropter n
foroptero
instrument used in eye examinations to determine an individual's prescription

phosphatase n
fosfatasi
an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ n
fosfato
any salt or ester of phosphoric acid

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ v
fosfatare
to treat or coat with phosphate

phosphatemia n
fosfatemia
the presence of phosphate in the blood

phosphatic adj
fosfatico
of, relating to, or composed of phosphate

phosphatidylinositol n
fosfatidilinositolo
a phospholipid

phosphaturia n
fosfaturia
presence of phosphate in the urine

phosphaturic adj
fosfaturico

phosphide n
fosfuro
binary compound of phosphorus

phosphine n
fosfina
PH₃

phosphite n
fosfito
any salt or ester of phosphorous acid

phosphofructokinase n
fosfofruttochinasi
enzyme

phospholipase n
fosfolipasi
enzyme that hydrolyses phospholipids

phospholipid n
fosfolipide
lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group

phosphorescence /ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/ n
fosforescenza
emission of light without heat

phosphorescent adj
fosforescente
emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away

phosphoribosyl n
fosforibosil

phosphoric adj
fosforico
pertaining to phosphorus

phosphorine n
fosfene
analogue of pyridine

phosphorism n
fosforismo
chronic phosphorus poisoning

phosphorite n
fosforite
rock

phosphorous adj
fosforoso
of, relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus

phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ n
fosforo
element

phosphorylation n
fosforilazione
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor

photic adj
fotico
irradiated by light

photo /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ v
fotografare
to take a photograph

photo- prefix
foto-
light

photobioreactor n
fotobioreattore
bioreactor

photobook n
fotolibro
book of photographs

photocathode n
fotocatodo
physics: a cathode that emits electrons when exposed to light

photoceramic n
fotoceramica
photograph reproduced upon a ceramic surface

photochemical adj
fotochimico
relating to photochemistry

photochemical reaction n
reazione fotochimica
chemical reaction

photochemistry n
fotochimica
study of photochemical reactions

photochromism n
fotocromia
the reversible transformation of the optical properties of a material when exposed to electromagnetic radiation

photoconductivity n
fotoconduttività fotoresistenza
an increase in the electrical conductivity of a material as a result of incident electromagnetic radiation

photodermatitis n
fotodermatite
dermatitis caused by or aggravated by exposure to light

photodermatosis n
fotodermatosi
dermatosis caused by or aggravated by exposure to light

photodiode n
fotodiodo
semiconductor

photodisintegration n
fotodisintegrazione
physics: any nuclear reaction initiated by absorption of high-energy electromagnetic radiation

photoelasticity n
fotoelasticità
a technique for studying and measuring the stresses and strains in an object

photoelectric adj
fotoelettrico
relating to electric effects

photoelectricity n
fotoelettricità
electricity produced by the photoelectric effect

photoelectron n
fotoelettrone
electron

photofermentation n
fotofermentazione
fermentation due to light

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
fotogenico
looking good when photographed

photogenicity n
fotogenia fotogenicità
photogenicity

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ n
fotografia foto
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ v
fotografare
to take a photograph

photographable adj
fotografabile
capable of being photographed

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
fotografo fotografa
one who takes photographs

photography /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
fotografia
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs

photointerpreter n
fotointerprete
expert at photointerpretation

photojournalism n
fotogiornalismo
journalism via photographs or images

photoluminescence n
fotoluminescenza
luminescence due to photon absorption

photolyte n
fotolito
substance that is decomposed by photolysis

photomacrography n
macrofotografia
photography of small objects at close range

photometer /fəˈtɑmədəɹ/ n
fotometro
measuring instrument

photometry n
fotometria

photomultiplier n
fotomoltiplicatore
device that uses a photocathode

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
fotone
quantum of light

photonuclear adj
fotonucleare
of or relating to a nuclear reaction involving a photon

photoperiod n
fotoperiodo
duration of daylight

photoperiodism n
fotoperiodismo
biology: growth, development and other responses of plants and animals according to length of day and/or night

photophobia n
fotofobia
excessive sensitivity to light

photorealistic adj
fotorealistico
art: of or pertaining to photorealism

photoreceptor n
fotorecettore
biology: a specialized neuron able to detect and react to light

photoserigraphy n
fotoserigrafia
production of photoserigraphs

photospheric adj
fotosferico

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ n
fotosintesi
biological process

photosynthetic adj
fotosintetico
of or relating to photosynthesis

photosynthetically adv
fotosinteticamente
by the use of photosynthesis

phototropism n
eliotropia eliotropismo fototropismo
biology: the movement of a plant towards or away from light

phototypesetting n
fotocomposizione
a printing process that generates columns of type on a scroll of photographic paper

phototypography n
fototipografia
a photomechanical method of printing made to resemble traditional metal typography

photovoltaic adj
fotovoltaico
producing a voltage when exposed to light

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
frase locuzione polirematica
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence
frase
music: small section of music in a larger piece
espressione polirematica
short written or spoken expression

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
esprimere redigere
to express by means of words

phrase book n
frasario
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑlədʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
fraseologia
study of set or fixed expressions
group of specialized words and expressions

phreatic /fɹiːˈætɪk/ adj
freatico
Of, or pertaining to ground water

phrenic /ˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
frenico
of or pertaining to the diaphragm

phreno- prefix
freno-
related to the mind

phrenology n
frenologia
the discredited "science" or pseudo-science of phrenology

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ n
ftalato
salt or ester

phthalein n
ftaleina
range of lactones

phthalic /ˈ(f)θælɪk/ adj
ftalico
of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid

phthisic adj
tisico
of or relating to phthisis

phthisis /ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs/ /ˈtaɪsɪs/ n
tisi
phthisis

phycobilin n
ficobilina
highly coloured pigment found in photosynthetic algae

phycology n
algologia ficologia
study of algae

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ n
filatterio
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla
filatterio amuleto
small object worn for its magical power; amulet or charm

phyllo /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / n
pasta fillo
type of dough

phyllotaxis /fɪləˈtæksɪs/ n
fillotassi
The arrangement of leaves on a stem

phylloxera /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ n
fillossera
aphid

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ n
filogenesi filogenia
evolutionary history of an organism

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
tipo divisione filo
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
fisico
having to do with the material world
having to do with physics
having to do with the body

physical education n
educazione fisica
curriculum component

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
medico dottore dottoressa dottore in medicina
medical doctor

physicist /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ n
fisico fisica
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics

physicomechanical adj
fisicomeccanico
physical and mechanical

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
fisica
branch of science

physiognosis n
fisiognosia
diagnosis of disease by studying facial appearance

physiological /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj
fisiologico
of, or relating to physiology

physiologically adv
fisiologicamente
in accordance with the science of physiology

physiologist n
fisiologa fisiologo
person

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
fisiologia
branch of biology

physiotherapeutic adj
fisioterapico
of or relating to physiotherapy

phyto- prefix
fito-
Pertaining to or derived from plants

phytogeographical adj
corologico
pertaining to phytogeography

phytopathological adj
fitopatologico
pertaining to phytopathology

phytopathologist n
fitopatologo
scientist

phytopathology n
fitopatologia
study of plant diseases

phytophagous adj
fitofago
feeding on plants

phytophagy n
fitofagia
eating of plants

phytosociological adj
fitosociologico

phytosociology n
fitosociologia
the study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities

phytosterol n
fitosterolo

phytotherapy n
fitoterapia
medical use of plant extracts

phytotomy n
fitotomia
study of the internal structures of plants

pi /paɪ/ n
pi greco
irrational mathematical constant
letter of Greek alphabet

pia mater n
pia madre
innermost of the meninges

pianissimo adv
pianissimo
very soft

pianist /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
pianista
piano player

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ adv
piano pianoforte
music: softly

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ n
pianoforte piano
a keyboard musical instrument

piano nobile n
piano nobile
floor

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ adj
picaresca picaresco
of or pertaining to rogues

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
romanzo picaresco
picaresque novel

piccolo /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
piccolo ottavino
bottle of champagne
ottavino
musical instrument

piceous /ˈpɪ.si.əs/ /ˈpɪ.sɪ.əs/ adj
piceo
of or pertaining to pitch; having a quality like pitch
resembling pitch in colour

pick /pɪk/ n
barriera
basketball: screen
scelta
choice
stuzzicadenti
comb with long widely spaced teeth
piccone
pickaxe

pick /pɪk/ v
scegliere
to decide between options
prendere
to grasp and pull with fingers
raccogliere
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption

pick on v
aversela
bully, bother, or harass

pick one's nose v
mettersi le dita nel naso scaccolare scaccolarsi
insert a finger into one's nostril

pick up v
raccogliere
to collect an object, especially in passing
alzare sollevare elevare tirare su
to lift; to grasp and raise
abbordare adescare
to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
piccone
heavy iron tool

picket n
picchetto
protester outside a workplace during a strike
soldiers placed forward of position
paletto picchetto piolo
stake driven into the ground

picket line n
picchetto di scioperanti
boundary created by striking workers
palizzata
boundary guarded by picket
recinto con corda e picchetti
line or rope held by pickets

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
salamoia sottaceto
birichino diavoletto
affectionate term for a loved one
sottaceti
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish
salamoia
brine used for preserving food
cetriolino cetriolino sottaceto cetriolo sottaceto
cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar syrup
guaio pasticcio
difficult situation
cetriolo pisello
slang: penis

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
decapaggio
to remove high-temperature scale and oxidation from metal with heated industrial acid

pickled adj
sottaceto
preserved by pickling

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
borseggiatore borsaiolo
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ v
borseggiare
to steal

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
schizzinoso esigente puntiglioso
fussy, particular

picometer n
picometro
10-12 of a meter

pictogram n
pittogramma
picture that represents a word or an idea

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
foto fotografia
photograph
immagine quadro
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc

picture book n
libro illustrato
a book for young children with illustrations

picturesque /pɪktʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pittoresco
resembling a picture or painting

piddling adj
frivolo insignificante inutile ozioso
insignificant

pidgin /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
pidgin
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ n
pasticcio
nonpastry dish resembling a pie
confusione pasticcio
printing: disorderly mess of spilt type
crostata torta
type of pastry

piece /piːs/ n
brano
artistic creation
pezzo parte porzione
part of a larger whole
pezzo
small coin

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
come bere un bicchier d'acqua gioco da bambini gioco da ragazzi una cosa da niente
simple or easy job

piece of furniture n
mobile
item of furniture

piece of paper n
foglietto
sheet or scrap of paper

piece of shit n
cacata cagata
a bad thing
pezzo di merda
a despicable person

piece work n
cottimo
type of work

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adj
frammentario
Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time

pied /paɪd/ adj
macchiettato screziato variegato variopinto
decorated or colored in blotches

piedouche n
pieduccio
small pedestal

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
piemontite
mineral

pier /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
pontile imbarcadero molo
raised platform built from the shore out over water
pilastro
rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof
pilastro pontile
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge

pierce /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
perforare
create a hole for jewelry
squarciare
interrupt
bucare forare perforare pungere
puncture

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ adj
penetrante pungente
anything or anyone that pierces
penetrante
of temperature - extremely cold

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
foro
hole for jewelry
piercing
the jewelry itself

pietist n
pietista
supporter of pietism

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
pietà
reverence and devotion to God

piezoelectric adj
piezoelettrico
of or relating to piezoelectricity

piezoelectricity n
piezoelettricità
capacity of crystal to generate electricity

piezometer n
piezometro
instrument used to measure pressure

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ n
scemenze sciocchezze stupidaggini
nonsense, foolish talk

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ v
chiacchierare cicalare
to act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
maiale porco suino
mammal of genus Sus
maiale porco bastarda bastardo stronza stronzo
nasty or disgusting person
maiale porco
someone who overeats or eats rapidly
dirty or slovenly person

pig in a poke n
alla cieca comprare alla cieca
something whose true value is concealed or unknown

pig's trotter n
zampone
foot of a pig

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
piccione colombo colomba picciona
bird of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae

pigeon loft n
piccionaia
housing for pigeons

pigeon pea n
caiano
Cajanus cajan plant

pigeonhole n
casellario
one of an array of compartments for mail
piccionaia
one of an array of compartments for pigeons

pigeonhole v
classificare etichettare
to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc

piggy bank n
salvadanaio
small container to store small saved coins in

piggyback adv
a cavalluccio
on somebody's back or shoulders

piggyback v
portare a cavalcioni portare in spalla
to carry someone on the back or shoulders

pigheadedly adv
cocciutamente testardamente
in a pigheaded manner

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
maialino porcello
young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
pigmento
any color in plant or animal cells

pigmentate v
pigmentare
colour with pigments

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
porcile
enclosure where pigs are kept
dirty or very untidy place

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
codino
braided plait of hair

pike /paɪk/ n
luccio
fish of the genus Esox
picca
long spear

pikeman n
picchiere
soldier

pilaf n
pilaf
dish

pilcrow n
piede di mosca
a paragraph mark

pile /paɪl/ n
pila batteria
galvanic pile
elenco gruppo lista mucchio
group or list of related items
mucchio pila catasta ammasso ingorgo
heap
ammasso blocco
large building, or mass of buildings
pila catasta
mass formed in layers
punta
head of an arrow or spear
pila
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
paletto palo
stake of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth
lanugine pelucco peluria
fine or short hair

pile /paɪl/ v
ammassare
to add something to a great number
to overload
creare un ingorgo
to create a hold-up
accatastare ammucchiare impilare
to lay or throw into a pile
accatastare ammassare ammucchiare
to drive piles into

pile driver n
battipalo berta
machine for forcing a pile into the ground

pile up v
impilare impilarsi
to form a pile etc.

pile-up n
tamponamento
pile of crashed cars

pileated gibbon n
gibbone dal berretto
Hylobates pileatus

piles /paɪlz/ n
mucchio sacco
informal: a large amount

pileus n
pileo
felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece
the cap of a mushroom

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
rubacchiare
to steal in small quantities

pilgrim n
pellegrino
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage n
pellegrinaggio
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage v
pellegrinare
to go on a pilgrimage

pill /pɪl/ n
pillola compressa pastiglia pasticca
small object for swallowing

pill popper n
impasticcato

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ n
saccheggio
the act of pillaging
bottino
the spoils of war

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ v
saccheggiare
loot or plunder by force

pillager n
sciacallo
one who pillages

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
pilastro
large post, often used as supporting architecture

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ n
pilloliera
box for pills

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
gogna
framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation

pillow /ˈpɛləʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
cuscino guanciale
soft cushion used to support the head in bed

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ n
federa
sheet for covering a pillow

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
pilota
controller of aircraft

pilot fish n
pesce pilota
marine fish

pilot light n
fiamma pilota
flame used to ignite gas

pimento /pɪˈmɛntoʊ/ /pɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
pimento
red sweet pepper

pimp /pɪmp/ n
magnaccia protettore pappone prosseneta ruffiano lenone
prostitution solicitor

pimp /pɪmp/ v
procacciare
to act as procurer of prostitutes
risistemare
to excessively customize
prostituire
to prostitute someone

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
sfruttamento
practise of procuring prostitutes

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
brufolo foruncoloso pustola pustoletta
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin

pin /pɪn/ n
spilla spilletta
US: accessory attached with a pin
inchiodatura
in chess
spillo
needle without an eye, used for fastening
birillo
slender object specially designed for use in bowling

pin /pɪn/ v
inchiodare
in chess
affibbiare appuntare bloccare
to fasten/attach with a pin

pinacol n
pinacolo
chemistry

pinacol rearrangement n
riarrangiamento pinacolico trasposizione pinacolica
a class of rearrangement reaction

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔɹ/ n
grembiule salopette scamiciato
Sleeveless dress

pinata /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ n
pentolaccia pignatta
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

pinball n
flipper
game

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
pinze
front claws
tenaglia
gripping tool

pinch /pɪntʃ/ n
pizzico
small amount of powder
action of squeezing a small amount of skin

pinch /pɪntʃ/ v
acciuffare
to arrest or capture
pizzicare
to squeeze a small amount of skin

pinch of salt n
pizzico di sale
small amount of salt
cautela con le pinze dubbio
taken with caution

pinchbeck n
orpello princisbecco
an alloy of copper and zinc

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən/ n
cuscinetto appuntaspilli torsello
device to receive sewing pins

pine /paɪn/ n
pino
tree of the genus Pinus
wood of pine tree

pine /paɪn/ v
desiderare fortemente
to long for sufferingly

pine needle n
ago di pino
leaf of a pine tree

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
pinolo
edible seeds of evergreen pine

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
ghiandola pineale
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ n
ananas ananasso
fruit
plant

pinecone n
pigna pina
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree

pinene n
pinene
chemical compound

pinewood n
pineta
forest or grove of pines
legno di pino
wood of the pine

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ adj
rosa
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ n
garofano
flower
rosa
pale red colour

pink jersey n
maglia rosa
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pinna n
padiglione auricolare
visible part of the ear

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ n
apice apogeo culmine
figuratively: all-time high
cima cuspide guglia picco pinnacolo somma
highest point
cima picco
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain

pinocytosis n
pinocitosi
a form of endocytosis

pinstriped adj
gessato

pint /paɪnt/ n
pinta di latte
pint of milk
pinta
unit of volume for liquids

pinwheel n
girandola
fake flower for children

pinworm n
ossiuro
worms

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
pione
particle

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ n
pioniere pioniera
one who goes before

pioneer species n
specie pioniera
pioneer species

pionium n
pionio
atom

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
pio

piously adv
piamente
in a pious manner

pip /pɪp/ n
pipita
respiratory disease in birds
seme
seed
colore
dot, symbol on domino, die, etc.

pip-squeak n
microbo
small and insignificant person

pipe /paɪp/ n
pipe
computing: mechanism that enables one program to communicate with another
data backbone or broadband Internet access
canna d'organo
organ pipe
tubo condotto
rigid tube
cornamusa
wind instrument

pipe cleaner n
curapipe
wire which is used to clean small crevices

piper /ˈpaɪ.pə/ /ˈpaɪ.pɚ/ n
pifferaio
musician who plays a pipe

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
pipetta
small glass tube used for transferring liquid

pipistrelle /pɪpɪˈstɹɛl/ n
pipistrello nano
bat of the genus Pipistrellus

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ n
calandro pispola
passerine bird from the genus Anthus

piquant /ˈpiːkənt/ adj
piccante
engaging; charming
piccante vespigno
favorably stimulating to the palate

pique /piːk/ n
picca puntigliosità ripicca
feeling of irritation or resentment

piqued /piːkt/ adj
piccato
mildly and temporarily annoyed

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
pirateria
robbery at sea
hijacking
unauthorized duplication

piranha /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/ n
piranha
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
pirata
one who plunders at sea
one who breaks intellectual property laws

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
pirateggiare
appropriate by piracy

piscatory adj
piscatorio
of, about, or pertaining to the act of fishing

piscivorous /pɪˈsɪvəɹəs/ adj
piscivoro
fish

piss /pɪs/ n
orina piscio
urine

piss /pɪs/ v
pisciare

piss off v
far girare i coglioni far girare le palle fare incazzare
to annoy
svignarsela
to leave, to go away

pissaladière /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ /ˌpɪsaladˈjɛː/ n
piscialandrea pissaladière pizza d'Andrea
pizza-like pie from southern France

pissed /pɪst/ adj
incazzato
annoyed, angry

pissed off adj
incazzato
annoyed, upset, angry

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ n
pistacchio
fruit
tree

piste n
pedana
(fencing) the field of play of a fencing match
pista
(skiing) a downhill trail

pistil n
pistillo
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
pistola
handgun

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
pistone
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder

piston engine n
motore a pistoni
engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons

pit /ˈpɪt/ n
fossa buca
hole in the ground
box
service area at a motor racetrack
nocciolo osso
seed or stone inside a fruit
the stone of a drupaceous fruit

pit /ˈpɪt/ v
snocciolare denocciolare
remove the stone from

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ n
pane arabo pita
bread pouch used for making sandwiches

pitch /pɪtʃ/ n
pece bitume catrame
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
pece resina
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees
servizio
act of pitching a baseball
inclinazione pendenza
angle at which an object sits
beccheggio
aviation: measure of the degree to which an aircraft's nose tilts up or down
nautical: measure of extent to which a vessel's bow and stern go up and down
passo
distance between evenly spaced objects
promozione lancio sostegno
effort to sell or promote something
campo pitch
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby or field hockey is played
lancio tiro
throw, toss or cast from the hand
tono intonazione timbro
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪtʃ/ v
accumularsi crescere
of snow, to settle and build up, without melting
servire
to play baseball in the position of pitcher
promuovere sostenere
to promote, advertise, or attempt to sell

pitch and toss n
testa o croce
game played by tossing a coin and calling heads or tails

pitch-black adj
buio pesto cupo nero come la pece
of the blackest black

pitch-dark adj
nero come la pece pesto
absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch

pitchblende /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/ n
pechblenda
a type of uraninite

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
attivo
Gay dominant sex partner
lanciatore
the player who throws the ball to the batter
brocca caraffa
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids

pitchfork /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ n
forca forcone
farm tool with tines

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
trappola
trapping pit

pith /pɪθ/ n
midollino
soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
sugosa sugoso

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ adv
pietoso

pitiless adj
impietoso crudele spietato
having no pity

pitilessly adv
crudelmente impietosamente spietatamente
in a pitiless manner

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ n
miseria
a small amount

pituitary gland n
ghiandola pituitaria ipofisi
endocrine gland

pity /ˈpɪti/ n
pietà
feeling of sympathy
peccato
something regrettable

pity /ˈpɪti/ v
compatire
to feel pity for someone or something

pityriasis n
pitiriasi
any of several varieties of skin diseases

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ n
perno
that on which something turns

pivot /ˈpɪvət/ v
imperniare
to turn on an exact spot

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
centrale cruciale fondamentale
being of crucial importance; central, key

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ n
pixel
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory

pixelate v
pixelare
transform an image into large pixels

pixelated /ˈpɪk.səˌleɪt.əd/ adj
pixeloso
of an image, having pixels that are large enough to be individually visible from a normal viewing distance

pixie n
folletto
playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature

pizza /ˈpitsə/ /ˈpiːt.sə/ n
pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizza cutter n
rotella tagliapizza
wheel-bladed knife

pizza fritta n
pizza fritta

pizzaiolo n
pizzaiolo
man who makes pizzas

pizzamaker n
pizzaiolo
man who makes pizzas

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
pizzeria
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pizzicato /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ adv
pizzicato
musical instruction

pièce de résistance /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃z/ n
capolavoro
masterpiece

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ n
manifesto cartellone
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
placare
to calm

place /pleɪs/ n
posto luogo posizione
location, position
piazza
open space, courtyard, market square
posto
somewhere to sit
the position of a contestant in a competition

place /pleɪs/ v
collocare mettere posare
to put in a specific location

place kick n
calcio piazzato
kick

placebo /pləˈsiboʊ/ /pləˈsiːbəʊ/ n
placebo
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment

placebo effect n
effetto placebo
tendency for a substance to exhibit results due to belief of the recipient

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
segnaposto simbolo sostituto tal dei tali variabile
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later

placement /ˈpleɪsmənt/ n
piazzamento
the act of placing or putting in place

placename /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ n
toponimo
the name of a place

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
placenta
anatomy: placenta

placental adj
placentare placentario
relative to placenta

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
placido
calm and quiet; peaceful

plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
copiatura imitazione
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized
plagio
copying of someone's ideas

plagiarize v
plagiare
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plagiotropic adj
plagiotropo
growing at an oblique angle

plague /pleɪɡ/ n
piaga
a nuisance
peste
specific disease "the Plague"
calamità piaga
widespread affliction, calamity

plague /pleɪɡ/ v
affliggere travagliare
to afflict with disease or calamity
affliggere molestare tormentare
to harass

plaice /pleɪs/ n
platessa

plain /pleɪn/ adj
semplice
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation
al naturale in bianco
unseasoned

plain /pleɪn/ n
pianura
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain-winged antshrike n
averla formichiera schistacea
bird

plainly /ˈpleɪnli/ adv
a chiare note
Obviously; clearly

plainsong n
canto piano
monophonic chant

plaintiff n
querelante parte civile ricorrente
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plaintive /ˈpleɪntɪv/ adj
querulo
Sorrowful, mournful or melancholic

plait /pleɪt/ n
piega pieghettatura plissettatura
flat fold

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] n
progetto piano programma
set of intended actions

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] v
pianificare progettare architettare inventare
to create a plan for
progettare pianificare
to design
pianificare organizzarsi
to intend

plan B n
piano B
alternative solution

planar /ˈpleɪnə/ /ˈpleɪnɚ/ adj
planare
flat, two-dimensional

plane /pleɪn/ adj
piano
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
piano
math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
level of existence
level or flat surface
pialla piallatrice pialletto
a tool
aereo aeroplano
airplane
platano
deciduous tree

plane /pleɪn/ v
piallare
to smooth with a plane
planare
to glide
to move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water

planer n
pialla
woodworking tool

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
pianeta
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun
similar body in orbit around a star

planetarium /plænɪʔˈɛːɹɪəm/ n
planetario
museum which displays images of space

planetary adj
planetario
of or relating to planets

planetary nebula n
nebulosa planetaria
nebulosity

planetoid n
planetoide asteroide pianetino
any of several larger astral bodies

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
fragoroso lamentoso risonante rumoroso sonoro
having a loud mournful sound

planimeter n
planimetro
measuring device

planimetric adj
planimetrico
pertaining to planimetry

planimetry n
planimetria
measurement of distances, angles and areas

plank /plæŋk/ n
asse tavola
long, broad and thick piece of timber

planking n
tavolato
series of planks

plankton n
plancton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ n
pianificazione
act of formulating of a course of action
act of making contingency plans
action of the verb to plan

planning permission /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ /ˈplænɪŋ pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
permesso di costruire
legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] n
pianta
organism capable of photosynthesis
organism of the kingdom Plantae
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] v
piantare
place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow
to place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit

plantain /ˈplant(e)ɪn/ /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ n
piantaggine
small plant

plantar fasciitis n
fasciosi plantare
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
piantagione
large farm

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ adj
plantigrado
walking with the entire sole of the foot

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ n
plantigrado
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ n
placca
accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth
abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease
chiazza placca
broad patch of abnormal tissue distinguishable from surrounding tissue, especially a broad papule on the skin
piastrina placca
flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament
targa
piece of flat metal with writing on it to remind people of a person or event

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
plasma
component of blood
high energy state of matter

plasma display n
schermo al plasma
a flat-screen display consisting of a matrix of cells filled with an inert, ionized gas

plasmatic adj
plasmatico
pertaining to plasma

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
plasmide plasmidio
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes

plasmodesma n
plasmodesma
a microscopic channel traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ n
gesso calco stampo
cast
gesso unguento
healing paste
gesso intonaco
mixture for coating

plaster cast n
ingessatura
healing aid

plaster of Paris n
gesso
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate

plasterboard n
cartongesso
rigid panel of several layers of fibreboard or paper bonded to a gypsum core

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ adj
malleabile
biology: capable of adapting to varying conditions
plastico
made of plastic
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ n
plastica
synthetic thermoplastic polymer
any similar synthetic material

plastic art n
arte plastica
three-dimensional art form

plastic bag n
sacchetto di plastica busta di plastica
type of packaging

plastic surgery n
chirurgia plastica
surgery involving the transfer of tissue

plasticine n
plastilina
modeling clay

plasticity n
plasticità
quality of being plastic

plastid n
plastidio
any of various organelles

plate /pleɪt/ n
piastra
chemistry: flat piece of material
piatto portata
course at a meal
placca
dental plate
piatto
flat dish
contents of a plate
placca lamella
flat metallic object
targa
vehicle license plate

plate /pleɪt/ v
guarnire scodellare servire in un piatto
put meal on a plate
placcare laminare
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
altopiano
level expanse

platelet n
piastrina
particle found in the blood of mammals

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
piattaforma
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
stage for speeches and performances
binario marciapiede
travel: raised structure for passengers

platform game n
videogioco a piattaforme
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles

platiniferous adj
platinifero
yielding or containing platinum

platinum /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
platino
metal

platinum blond adj
biondo platino
of a silvery blond color

platitude /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ n
luogo comune
often-quoted saying
banalità
triteness

platonic love n
amore platonico
intimate but non-sexual affection

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ n
plotone
unit of 30-40 soldiers

platter n
piatto
part of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests
vassoio
tray for serving food

platycone n
platicona

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
ornitorinco
Ornithorhynchus anatinus

platyrrhine adj
platirrino
having a broad, flat nose

plausibly adv
plausibilmente
in a plausible manner

play /pleɪ/ n
gioco
playful activity
dramma
theatrical performance

play /pleɪ/ v
giocare suonare
act in a manner such that one has fun
recitare giocare
act in a performance
giocare
participate in (a sport or game)
suonare giocare
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun)
mettere mettere su riproduci riprodurre
use a device to hear (a recording)

play God v
giocare a fare Dio
make life-and-death decisions

play dead v
fare il morto fingersi morto
to act as though defeated

play dumb v
fare il finto tonto fare l'innocente fare lo gnorri
to pretend to be slow-witted

play hooky v
bigiare marinare la scuola
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse

play on words n
gioco di parole bisticcio di parole
pun or similar humorous use of language

play possum v
fingersi morto
to pretend to be dead

play the field v
tenere il piede in due scarpe
to date more than one person

play the fool v
fare il buffone
behave in a foolish manner

play truant v
marinare bigiare segare
be absent from school without permission

play with fire v
giocare con il fuoco
put oneself in a precarious situation

playback n
replay
replaying of recorded sound or moving images

playbill n
locandina manifesto
poster
locandina
program

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
playboy
man who devotes himself to pleasure

playdough n
pasta modellabile plastilina
childrens' modeling clay

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
attore attrice giocatore giocatrice seduttore seduttrice
attore
dramatic actor
lettore
electronic device
strumentista giocatore
one who plays a musical instrument
giocatore
one who plays any game or sport
gambler
video games: gamer, gamester

player piano n
autopiano pianola
music

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
allegro scherzoso
buffo divertente
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome
giocherellone giocondo
liking or prone to play

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
campo giochi
parco giochi parco parco gioco
large open space to play on, usually for children

playing card n
carta da gioco
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ n
playlist
computing
record

playmate n
playmate
woman who has appeared in Playboy magazine

playpen n
box
enclosure for children to play in

plaything n
giocattolo balocco
something intended for playing with

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
drammaturgo drammaturga commediografa commediografo
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplɑːzə/ n
piazza
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
supplica
appello richiesta domanda istanza petizione
appeal, petition, entreaty
giustificazione scusa
excuse
eccezione obiezione
law: that which is alleged by a party in support of his cause
eccezione riserva
that which is presented in defense or justification

plead /plɛd/ /ˈpliːd/ /ˈpliːdəd/ v
dichiararsi
to present an argument

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
piacevole gradevole gradito
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
prego
affirmative to an offer
per piacere
expression of annoyance or impatience
per favore per piacere
interjection to make a polite request

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
piacere accontentare
to make happy or satisfy

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
per favore, passare il sale
please pass the salt

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
ripeta dopo di me ripeti dopo di me
phrase

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
girare a sinistra, per favore
please turn left

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
girare a destra, per favore
please turn right

pleased /pliːzd/ adj
contento felice lieto
happy, content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
piacere fortunato piacere di conoscerti
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
piacere goduria piacimento
a state of being pleased
preferenza scelta
one's preference
piacere
person or thing that causes enjoyment
voluttà
sexual enjoyment
piacimento
the will or desire of someone or some agency in power

pleat /pliːt/ n
piega pieghettatura plissettatura
fold in a fabric of a garment

pleat /pliːt/ v
plissettare pieghettare
To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment

pleating n
plissettatura
action or arrangement

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ adj
plebeo
of or pertaining to the common people

plebs /plɛbz/ n
plebe
The common people

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
plettro
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛdʒ/ n
avallo garanzia
security to payment
pegno giuramento promessa solenne
solemn promise

pledge /plɛdʒ/ v
promettere impegnarsi
to make a solemn promise

pleiotropic adj
pleiotropico
pertaining to pleiotropy

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ adj
plenario
fully attended

plentiful adj
abbondante
yelding abundance

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
abbondanza cuccagna
a more-than-adequate amount

pleonasm /ˈpliːənæzəm/ n
pleonasmo
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleonastic adj
espletivo pleonastico ridondante
characterised by redundancy or the use of an excess number of words
pleonastico
of, or relating to pleonasm

pleophony n
pleofonia
disyllabic reflex in East Slavic languages

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
pleroma
the region of light above the world

plesiosaur n
plesiosauro
extinct marine reptile

plethora /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
pletora
excess, abundance

pleural adj
pleurale pleurico
of, relating to, or affecting the pleura

pleurisy n
pleurite
inflammation of lung pleura

pleuro- prefix
pleuro-
of the pleura

pleximeter n
plessimetro
instrument

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ adj
pieghevole adattabile flessibile malleabile modellabile
easily bent or formed

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
pinza pinze
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plight /plaɪt/ n
brutta situazione difficoltà
unfortunate situation

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
plinto
base for column, pedestal or statue
zoccolo
bottom course of stones supporting a wall

plod /plɒd/ v
camminare a fatica
to walk slowly

plonker /ˈplɒŋ.kə(ɹ)/ n
stupido
fool

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ n
occlusiva
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
appezzamento lotto parcella pezzo tratto
area of land used for building on or planting on
canovaccio intrigo ordito schema trama
course of a story
diagramma grafico planimetria
graph or diagram
complotto congiura cospirazione intrigo macchinazione ordito
secret plan to achieve an end

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
complottare cospirare organizzare
intransitive: to conceive
marcare rilevare
to mark a point on a graph
tracciare disegnare
to trace out a graph or diagram
architettare complottare congiurare cospirare fare la fronda intrigare
transitive: to conceive

plot hole n
buco di trama
an inconsistence within a storyline

plot twist n
colpo di scena
change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot

plotter n
diagrammatore
device
congiurato complottista congiurata cospiratore cospiratrice macchinatore
person

plough /plaʊ/ n
aratro aratrice
device pulled through the ground

plough /plaʊ/ v
solcare
nautical: to run through water
arare
to use a plough on to prepare for planting
to use a plough

ploughing n
aratura
breaking of the ground into furrows

plover /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ n
caradrio piviere
wading bird of the family Charadriidae

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ n
aratore
male plower

plowshare n
vomere
cutting edge of a plow

plowwoman /ˈplaʊ.ˌwʊ.mən/ n
aratrice
female plower

pluck /plʌk/ n
coraggio fegato nervi saldi perseveranza
nerve, fortitude, persistence
corata coratella
offal from the trunk of an animal

pluck /plʌk/ v
pizzicare
music: to gently play a single string
spennacchiare spennare spiumare
to remove feathers from a bird

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
coraggiosa coraggioso impavida impavido
having or showing pluck

plug /plʌɡ/ n
spina presa
electric connecting device
tappo
hole filler

plug in v
attaccare alla presa
connect an electrical device

plum /plʌm/ n
prugna susina
fruit of Prunus domestica
prugno susino
tree

plum blossom n
fiore di pruno
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plumage /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ n
piumaggio piume
collection of feathers covering a bird’s body

plumb /plʌm/ v
appiombare
to determine the depth

plumbago n
piombaggine
leadwort

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n
idraulico
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
impianto idraulico rubinetteria
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building
lavoro di idraulico
trade or occupation of a plumber

plumbism n
saturnismo
lead poisoning

plume /ˈpluːm/ n
pennacchio sbuffo
area over which (or space into which) a dispersed substance has spread or fanned out; a cloud
brillamento
astronomy: arc of glowing material
cimiero cresta pennacchio
cluster of feathers
piuma
feather
colonna
geology: upwelling of molten material
pennacchio sbuffo schizzo zaffata
upward spray

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ n
piombo
any weight
caduta declino
decline, fall, drop
filo a piombo piombino
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ v
precipitare
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly

plump /plʌmp/ adj
cicciottello robusto
Having a full and rounded shape, chubby

plump up v
spiumacciare sprimacciare
shake or arrange so as to be fatter

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ n
saccheggio sacco
instance of plundering
bottino
loot attained by plundering

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ v
rapinare
to commit robbery or looting (intransitive)
depredare saccheggiare fare man bassa predare
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive)
razziare
to take by force or wrongfully
saccheggiare
to use or use up wrongfully

plunge /plʌndʒ/ n
immersione
The act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch into, or as into, water; as, to take the water with a plunge

plunge /plʌndʒ/ v
immergere
to thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse

plunge pool n
piscina da tuffi
natural pool, resulting from erosion

plunger /ˈplʌndʒɚ/ n
sturalavandini
device for removing blockages by suction

pluperfect tense n
trapassato prossimo
tense

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ adj
plurale
more than one

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ n
plurale
word in plural form
the plural number

plurale tantum /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/ n
plurale tantum
a noun without a singular form

pluralism n
pluralismo
social system with multiple cultural identities

pluralist n
pluralista
advocate of pluralism

pluralistic adj
pluralista
characteristic of pluralism

plurality n
pluralità
the state of being plural

pluriennial adj
pluriennale
lasting a few years

plurinational adj
plurinazionale
of different nationalities

pluripotent /plʊəˈɹɪpətənt/ adj
pluripotente
able to develop into any cell type

plus /plʌs/ adj
positiva positivo
being positive rather than negative or zero

plus /plʌs/ preposition
più
arithmetic: sum

plus sign n
segno più
mathematical symbol

plutino n
plutino
planetoid

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
plutocrazia
government by the wealthy
controlling class of the wealthy

plutocratic adj
plutocratico
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy

pluton n
plutone
geology

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
plutonio
chemical element

pluvial adj
pluviale
pertaining to rain

pluviometer n
pluviometro udometro
instrument

plywood n
compensato
construction material

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
pneumatico
of or relating to air or other gases

pneumatometer n
pneumatometro
measuring device

pneumococcal adj
pneumococcico
of, pertaining to or caused by the pneumococcus

pneumococcus n
pneumococco
Streptococcus pneumoniae

pneumoconiosis n
pneumoconiosi
disease of the lungs

pneumology /ˈnjuːmɑlədʒɪ/ n
pneumologia
the study of the respiratory system and organs

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ n
polmonite
inflammation of the lungs

pneumorrhagia n
pneumorragia
hemorrhage of the lungs

poach /ˈpoʊtʃ/ v
assumere
to entice an employee or customer to switch
cacciare di frodo pescare di frodo
to take game or fish illegally

poached /poʊtʃt/ /pəʊtʃt/ adj
bollito lessato
cooked in hot water

poached egg n
uovo affogato uovo in camicia
type of cooked egg

poacher /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
bracconiere
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally

poaching n
bracconaggio
trespassing in search of game

pochard /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ n
fistione
duck

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ adj
tascabile
of a size suitable for putting into a pocket
smaller or more compact than usual

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ n
tasca buca
bag stitched to an item of clothing
buca
billiards: net into which balls are struck
sacca
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another
military: area where military units are completely surrounded by enemy units
tasca
financial resources

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ v
imbucare
to cause a ball to go into a pocket of a billiard table
intascare
to put into a pocket
to take and keep (especially money) that is not one's own

pocket gopher n
gopher dalle tasche
rodent of the family Geomyidae

pocket money n
paghetta
money given to a child
spiccioli
small amount of cash

pocket watch n
orologio da taschino
watch

pocketbook n
libro tascabile
portafoglio
one's personal budget

pocketful n
tascata
the quantity that a pocket would hold

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
baccello buccia
seed case
capsula navicella
small vehicle

podcast n
podcast
podcast

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
podologa podologo
specialist in foot care

poem /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ n
poesia poema
literary piece written in verse
piece of poetic writing
poema poesia
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry

poet /ˈpoʊət/ /ˈpəʊɪt/ n
poeta poetessa
person who writes poems

poetaster n
poetastro
unskilled poet

poetess n
poetessa
female poet

poetic /poʊˈɛtɪk/ adj
poetico
relating to poetry
characteristic of poets

poetic licence n
licenza poetica
departure from convention

poetically adv
poeticamente
in a poetic manner

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ n
poesia
literature composed in verse

poiesis n
poiesi
act or process of creation

poignant /ˈpɔɪ.nənt/ /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/ adj
commovente emozionante intenso toccante
evoking strong mental sensation
acuto incisivo penetrante
incisive; penetrating
doloroso
inducing sharp physical pain
acuto chiaro eloquente penetrante
neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant
penetrante
piercing
piccante pungente
piquant; pungent
affilato appuntito
sharp-pointed; keen

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.ɾ(i)ə/ n
stella di Natale
plant

point /pɔɪnt/ n
virgola
arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.)
punto
geometry: zero-dimensional object
location or place
unit of scoring in a game or competition
typography: unit of size
full stop
opinion which adds to the discussion
momento
particular moment in an event or occurrence
scambio
railroad switch

point blank adv
a bruciapelo
directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution

point guard n
playmaker
ballhandling guard in basketball

point of no return n
punto di non ritorno
(idiomatic) the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process

point of reference n
punto di riferimento
A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ n
cassa
location at which payment for goods is made

point of view n
punto di vista
attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs
position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint

point out v
additare
identify with a bodily gesture
indicare
tell, remind, indicate to someone

point-blank adj
a bruciapelo
disconcertingly straightforward or blunt
so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target

point-blank adv
a bruciapelo
in a direct manner, without hesitation

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
bacchetta
anything that points or is used for pointing
teacher's pointer
puntatore
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
bracco cane da punta puntatore
dog
indicatore
of a timepiece or measuring device

pointlike adj
puntiforme
resembling a point

points /pɔɪnts/ n
deviatoi scambi
moveable rails used to switch a train from one track to another

points classification n
classifica a punti
competition

poise /pɔɪz/ n
poise
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity
stato di grazia
state of balance, equilibrium or stability

poised /pɔɪzd/ adj
composto
Possessing poise, having self-confidence
pronto
Ready,prepared

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
veleno
substance harmful to a living organism

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
avvelenare intossicare
to use poison to kill or paralyse

poisoned chalice n
regalo avvelenato
scheme or instrument

poisoning n
avvelenamento
administration of a poison

poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
velenoso tossico velenifero
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
ficcare pungolare spronare
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick
attizzare
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning

poke fun v
ridicolizzare
to subject to laughter

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
attizzatoio
metal rod for poking
poker
card game

pokeweed n
fitolacca
Phytolacca americana

polar bear n
orso polare orso bianco
Ursus maritimus

polar cap n
calotta polare
high-latitude region covered by ice

polar vortex n
vortice polare
polar vortex

polarimetric adj
polarimetrico
pertaining to polarimetry

polarizability n
polarizzabilità
tendency of a system

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
polarizzazione
grouping of opinions into two extremes
production of polarized light
production or condition of polarity
separation of positive and negative charges

polaron n
polarone
polarized region of crystal lattice

polder /ˈpəʊldə/ n
polder
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes

pole /poʊl/ /pɔːl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoʊ̯ɫ] n
asta palo pertica
long and slender object for construction or support
canna canna da pesca
type of fishing rod
pertica
unit of length
polo
magnetic point
contact on an electrical device
extreme of an axis
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis)

pole position n
pole position
top qualifying position

pole star n
stella polare
the star

pole vault n
salto con l'asta
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole

pole vaulter n
astista
athlete who competes in the pole vault

pole-vaulting n
salto con l'asta
sport of performing pole vaults

polearm n
arma da getto arma da lancio arma in asta lanciatoie
close-combat weapon

poleaxe n
mannaia scure
ax having both a blade and a hammer face; used to slaughter cattle
mannaia
battle-ax

polecat /ˈpəʊlkæt/ n
puzzola
Mustela putorius

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polemico
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
polemica
argument or controversy

polemicist n
polemista
person who puts forward controversial views
person who writes polemics

polemology /ˌpɑləˈmɑlədʒi/ /ˌpɒləˈmɒlədʒi/ n
polemologia
study of human conflict and war

polenta n
polenta
starchy accompaniment to a meal

police /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pə̆ˈliˑs] n
polizia forza pubblica
an organisation that enforces the law

police officer n
poliziotto ufficiale di polizia
an officer in a law enforcement agency

police procedural n
poliziottesco
sub-genre of crime fiction

police state n
stato di polizia
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
commissariato stazione di polizia
building of police force

policeman /pəˈliːsmən/ n
poliziotto agente carabiniere gendarme
a member of a police force

policewoman n
poliziotta
a female police officer

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ n
politica
principle of conduct
politica prassi
polizza
law: insurance document

policyholder n
assicurata assicurato
person who holds an insurance policy

policymaker n
decisore politico responsabile delle politiche
one involved in the formulation of policies

poliomyelitic adj
poliomielitico
of, pertaining to}} or afflicted with poliomyelitis

poliomyelitis /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
poliomielite
infection by the poliovirus

polis /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
polis
a city or city-state

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ n
raffinatezza
cleanliness in performance or presentation
brillantezza levigatezza lucentezza lucidità
cleanliness; smoothness; shininess
lucido cera
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ v
levigare lucidare lustrare brillantare tirare a lucido
make a surface smooth or shiny
lucidare lustrare
to apply shoe polish
levigare perfezionare smussare
to refine; improve imperfections from

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
cortese educato
well-mannered

politely /pəˈlaɪtli/ adv
educatamente
in a polite manner

political /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adj
politico
concerning or relating to politics

political party n
partito
political organization

political prisoner n
prigioniero politico
person

political scientist n
politologo politologa
political science expert

politically adv
politicamente
in a political manner

politically correct adj
politicamente corretto
avoiding offense, selectively

politically incorrect adj
politicamente scorretto
not politically correct

politician /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ n
politico
one engaged in politics

politicization n
politicizzazione
The state of being or process of becoming politicized

politicize v
politicizzare
to give something political characteristics
to make someone politically active

politico-administrative adj
politicoamministrativo
relating to both politics and administration

politics /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
politica
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polka dot /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ /ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/ n
pois
uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ n
sondaggio scrutinio votazione
an election or a survey of a particular group

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ v
tagliare
to remove the horns of (an animal)
raccogliere
to solicit mock votes from (a person or group)

pollakiuria n
pollachiuria
abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities of urine

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
polline
fine granular substance produced in flowers

pollinate v
impollinare
To apply pollen to

pollination n
impollinazione
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma

pollinator n
impollinatore
agent

polling station n
seggio elettorale
place where voters go to cast their ballot

pollinic adj
pollinico
Of, or relating to pollen

pollutable adj
inquinabile
capable of being polluted

pollutant n
inquinante sostanza inquinante
something that pollutes

pollute v
inquinare
to make something harmful

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/ n
polluzione
archaic: emission of semen at other times than in sexual intercourse
inquinante
something that pollutes; pollutant
inquinamento
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊləʊ/ n
polo
ball game

polo player n
polista
player of polo

polonaise n
polacca
dance

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
polonio
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ n
poltergeist
a disruptive ghost

poltroon /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ n
vigliacco
an ignoble or arrant coward

poly- /ˈpɑli/ /ˈpɒlɪ/ prefix
poli-
many

polyadenylic adj
poliadenilico
of or pertaining to polyadenylic acid or its derivatives

polyamide n
poliammide
polymer

polyamine oxidase n
poliaminossidasi
enzyme

polyaminopolycarboxylic adj
poliamminopolicarbossilico
derived from a polyaminopolycarboxylic acid

polyaminopolycarboxylic acid n
acido poliamminopolicarbossilico
class of polycarboxylic acids

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
poliamore
practices involving relationships with multiple partners

polyandry n
poliandria
plurality of husbands at the same time

polyangiitis n
poliangioite
inflammation of multiple blood vessels or lymph vessels

polyarchy n
poliarchia
government in which power is invested in multiple people

polyatomic adj
poliatomico
consisting of three or more atoms

polybutylene terephthalate n
polibutilentereftalato
plastic

polychoron /pɔlɨˈkoʊɹɔn/ n
policoro
four-dimensional polotype

polycladous adj
policlado

polycosanol n
policosanolo
extract of plant waxes

polyculture n
policoltura
planting of two or more crops in the same place

polycyclic adj
policiclico
having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule

polycystic /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/ /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/ adj
policistico
having many cysts

polydentate adj
polidentato
multidentate

polyelectronic adj
polielettronico

polyethylene n
polietilene
polyethylene

polyfactorial adj
polifattoriale
having many factors

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ adj
poliglotta
Versed in, or speaking, many languages
Containing, or made up of, several languages

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ n
poliglotta
one who masters, notably speaks, several languages

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
poligono
plane figure bounded by straight edges

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
poligonale
having many angles

polygraphic adj
poligrafico

polyhalogenated adj
polialogenato
halogenated with multiple halogen atoms

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
poliedro
geometry: solid figure

polyhierarchy n
poligerarchia
computing: relationship in which at least one child has more than one parent

polyketide n
polichetide

polyketidic adj
polichetidico

polylobate adj
polilobato
having many lobes

polylogarithm n
polilogaritmo
a function of complex numbers related to logarithms

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ n
erudito
person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge

polymenorrhea n
polymenorrhea
menstrual cycles with intervals of 21 days or fewer

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
polimero
molecule

polymerase n
polimerasi
enzyme that catalyses the formation of polymers

polymerase chain reaction n
reazione a catena della polimerasi

polymerization /ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
polimerizzazione
process in which polymers are formed

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
polimorfismo
ability to assume different forms or shapes
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming
crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form
genetics: regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population

polymorphous adj
polimorfo
Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms

polynomial adj
polinomiale
in algebra

polynomial n
polinomio
algebraic expression

polynomial ring n
anello dei polinomi
ring formed from polynomials

polynuclear adj
polinucleato
having multiple nuclei

polynucleotidic adj
polinucleotidico
pertaining to a polynucleotide

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ n
polynja
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyp n
polipo
growth
coelenterate

polypeptide n
polipeptide
biochemistry: a small protein containing up to 100 amino acids
biochemistry: any such polymer that is not folded into a secondary structure of a protein
organic chemistry: any polymer amino acids joined via peptide bonds

polypeptidic adj
polipeptidico
pertaining to a polypeptide

polyphonic adj
polifonico
of or relating to polyphony

polyphyly n
polifilia
condition of being polyphyletic

polyploidy /ˈpɒlɪplɔɪdi/ n
poliploidia
state or condition of being a polyploid

polypoid adj
polipoide
resembling a polyp

polyposic adj
poliposico
of, pertaining to}} or afflicted with polyposis

polyposis n
poliposi
hereditary disease

polypropylene n
polipropilene
resin

polyprotic adj
poliprotico
able to donate more than one proton

polyptoton /ˌpɑ.ləpˈtoʊ.tɑn/ n
poliptoto
stylistic scheme

polyptych /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ n
polittico
a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together

polysaccharide n
polisaccaride
complex carbohydrate

polysemy /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
polisemia
ability to have multiple meanings

polysilane n
polisilano
polymer

polysomnography n
polisonnografia

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
polisillabico polisillabo plurisillabo
having more than one syllable

polysyllable n
polisillabo
a word with more than two syllables

polysyllogism n
polisillogismo
propositions that together constitute a sequence of syllogisms

polysyndeton n
polisindeto
the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence

polysynody n
polisinodia
form of government

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
polisintetico
polysynthetic

polytetrahydrofuran n
politetraidrofurano
polymer

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
politeismo
belief in the existence of many gods

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
politonico
Using the Greek system of diacritics

polytope n
politopo
geometric shape

polytropic adj
politropico

polyurethane n
poliuretano
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links

polyuria n
poliuria
production of an abnormally large amount of urine

polyvoltine adj
polivoltino
multivoltine

pomander /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ n
pomo d'ambra
mixture of aromatic substances

pomegranate /ˈpɑm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ n
melagrana melograno
fruit
melograno melagrano melogranato
shrub/tree

pomelo /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ n
pomelo
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ n
pomo
knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword

pomology n
pomologia

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pomposo
affectedly grand

pompously adv
pomposamente
in a pompous manner

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
stagno
small lake

ponder /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
ponderare
to consider carefully
to think deeply

poniard /ˈpɒnjəd/ n
pugnale
dagger

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
pontefice
pope

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ n
pontificato
state of a pontifex

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ v
pontificare
act like a pontiff
preside as a bishop
speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ n
pontone
floating structure supporting a bridge or dock

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
coda di cavallo
hairstyle

poo /pu/ /puː/ n
cacca

pooch n
bastardo
mongrel
cagnaccio
slang: dog

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
barbone barboncino
any of various breeds of poodle

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ n
checca finocchio
A male homosexual.

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuɫ] n
piscina
bacino invaso
body of water
pozzanghera pozza
small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle

pool table n
tavolo da biliardo
a table used for playing pool

poolish n
biga poolish
mixture

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ adj
misero
of low quality
povero
used to express pity
povero povera
with little or no possessions or money

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ n
poveri povero
those with no possessions

poor as a church mouse adj
povero in canna
very poor

poor thing n
poveraccia poveraccio poverina poverino
someone or something to be pitied

pop music n
musica leggera
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience

pop up v
saltare fuori spuntare
to appear without warning

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ n
popcorn
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
papa pontefice
head of the Roman Catholic Church

poplar /ˈpɒplə(ɹ)/ n
pioppo
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ /ˌpɑpˈlɪt/ /ˌpɒpˈlɪt/ n
poplite
fossa at the back of the knee joint

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ adj
popliteo
area behind the knee

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
papavero
plant

poppycock n
stupidaggine
nonsense

popular /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
popolare
liked by many people
of or pertaining to the common people

popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
popolarità
the quality or state of being popular

population /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/ /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
popolazione
all people living within a political or geographical boundary
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn
biology: collection of organisms
number of residents in a given area

populizer n
divulgatore
person who communicates

porbeagle n
smeriglio vitello di mare
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ /ˈpɔː.sə.lɪn/ n
porcellana
hard white translucent ceramic

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹtʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
veranda
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building
portico
a portico; a covered walk

porcine /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sin/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sɪn/ adj
porcino
of or pertaining to the pig

porcini /pɔːɹˈtʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
porcino
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ n
porcospino istrice
large rodent

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
poro
a tiny opening in the skin

porgy n
dentice
fish of the family Sparidae

poriferan n
porifero
any sponge of the phylum Porifera

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
maiale carne suina suino
meat of a pig

pork rind n
cicciolini
food made from pork skin

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ n
film porno
pornographic work
porno pornografia
pornography

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
porno
pornography

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
pornocrazia mignottocrazia
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
pornocrazia
period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscurum

pornographer n
pornografa pornografo
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic adj
pornografico
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity

pornographically adv
pornograficamente
in a pornographic manner

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
pornografia
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent

porosity n
porosità
measure of how porous a material is
state of being porous

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ adj
poroso
full of tiny pores

porphyria /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/ n
porfiria
abnormality of porphyrin metabolism

porphyrin /ˈpɔɹfəɹɪn/ /ˈpɔːfɪɹɪn/ n
porfirina
heterocyclic compound

porphyrogenite /ˌpɔːfəˈɹɒdʒɪˌnaɪt/ n
porfirogenito
honorific title

porpoise /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
focena
cetacean

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
babordo
of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
porto porta
dock or harbour
babordo
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
porto
fortified wine

port city n
città portuale
city built around a port

port of call n
scalo
any port being visited by a ship

port wine n
porto
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal

portability n
portabilità
[1] quality of being portable

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ adj
portatile
able to be carried or moved

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ n
portale
entry point
website
portale portone
grandiose entrance

portal vein n
vena porta
particular vein

portcullis /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ n
saracinesca inferriata
gate in the form of a grating

portentous adj
portentoso
ominous; portending evil

porter's lodge n
gabbiotto guardiola

portfolio /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
cartella
case
portfolio
collection
portafoglio
investments
post

porthole n
oblò
circular window

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
portico porticato pronao
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
porzione
allocated amount

portmanteau word n
parola macedonia sincrasi
word which combines the meaning of two words

portolan /ˈpɔːtələn/ n
portolano
chart of European navigable waters

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
ritratto
painting of a person
an accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.
print mode

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
porre
ask, set (a test or quiz)
atteggiarsi mettersi in posa posare
assume or maintain a pose
costituire rappresentare
constitute
adagiare collocare deporre mettere giù poggiare posare
set in place, arrange

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ adj
affettato lezioso lussuoso manierato ostentato ricercato
associated with the upper classes
snobistico
snobbish
alla moda elegante esclusivo
stylish, elegant, exclusive

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
ipotizzare sostenere
Postulate

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
posizione
place, location
status or rank
posture
stand
posto
post of employment

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ v
piazzare posizionare
to put into place

position paper n
studio
essay or report which expresses a position on a contested issue

positional adj
posizionale
positional

positioner n
posizionatore
all senses

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ adj
positivo
legal: formally laid down
mathematics: greater than zero
physics: having more protons than electrons

positively /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvli/ adv
positivamente
in a positive manner

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
positivismo
philosophical doctrine

positivity /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
positività
optimism

positivize v
positivizzare

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positrone
positron

positronic /pɒz.ɪˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
positronico

positronium n
positronio
exotic atom

posology /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
posologia
study of the dosages of drugs

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
possedere avere
to have; to have ownership of
possedere
to take control of someone's body or mind

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
possesso
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own

possessive pronoun n
pronome possessivo
pronoun which expresses possession

possessive suffix n
suffisso possessivo
Suffix indicating possession

possessory adj
possessorio
having or arising from possession

possibilism n
possibilismo
the belief that possible things exist

possibilist n
possibilista

possibility /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
possibilità
quality of being possible

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ adj
possibile
able but not certain to happen
capable of being done or achieved; feasible

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
palo pilastro
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground

post mortem n
autopsia
investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death; an autopsy

post office n
ufficio postale posta
place

post office box n
casella postale
box hired as collection point for mail

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
post-
later

post-Soviet adj
postsovietico
after the dissolution of the Soviet Union

post-production n
post-produzione
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film

post-traumatic stress disorder n
disturbo post traumatico da stress
condition that develops following some stressful situation

post-war adj
postbellico
pertaining to a period following the end of a war

postabsorptive adj
postassorbitivo
following absorption of nutrients from the alimentary canal

postage stamp n
francobollo
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid

postally adv
postalmente

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolare
articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge

postbellum adj
postbellico
of the period following a war

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
cartolina
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope

postcode /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
codice postale
sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address

postdate /ˈpəʊstˌdeɪt/ v
postdatare

poste restante n
fermoposta
a service where the post office holds mail until the recipient calls for it

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
manifesto locandina
advertisement

posterior /pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/ adj
posteriore
following in order or time
located towards the rear

posterior auricular muscle n
muscolo auricolare posteriore
muscle

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ n
posteri posterità
all the future generations

postern /ˈpɑstɚn/ /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ n
postierla
porta secondaria
secondary gateway

posthumously adv
postumamente
after death

postiche /pɑˈstiʃ/ /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ n
posticcio
any item of false hair worn on the head or face

postilion /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
postiglione
rider mounted on leading horse

postmark n
annullo postale bollo postale timbro postale
marking made by a postal service on a letter

postmodern adj
postmoderno
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
postmodernismo
a style of art, literature, etc

postmodernist adj
postmodernista
postmodern

postmodernist n
postmodernista
follower of postmodernism

postmodernity n
postmodernità
the state or condition of being postmodern

postnatal adj
postnatale
of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth

postoperative /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/ adj
postoperatorio
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
rimandare
to delay or put off an event

postrevolutionary adj
postrivoluzionario
occurring after a revolution

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
poscritto
something written afterward

posttonic adj
postonico
immediately following a stressed syllable

posttranslational adj
post traduzionale
Of or pertaining to the period after a protein has been translated from mRNA

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
postulare
to appoint to an ecclesiastic position

postural /ˈpɑstʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
posturale
relating to posture

posture /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
postura atteggiamento
position of body

posture /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ v
atteggiarsi
to put one's body into a posture or series of postures

postvolcanic adj
postvulcanico
following the eruption of a volcano

postwoman n
postina
woman who delivers the post or mail

posy /ˈpoʊzi/ /ˈpəʊzi/ n
mazzetto mazzo di fiori mazzolino
A flower

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
piatto posta
money wagered
nassa
trap for crabs and other seafood
pentola vaso marmitta pignatta
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.
cannabis erba marijuana
marijuana

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
il bue che dice cornuto all'asino
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser

potable /ˈpoʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpəʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ adj
potabile
good for drinking

potash /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
potassa
pot ash
potassium carbonate etc
dated chemistry

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
potassio
the chemical element

potassium hydroxide n
idrossido di potassio
potassium hydroxide

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ n
patata
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable

potato crisp n
patatina patatina fritta
thin fried slice of potato

potato masher n
schiacciapatate
utensil for mashing potatoes

potato salad n
insalata di patate
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes

potent /ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ adj
potente
powerfully effective

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
condottiere podestà
a powerful leader

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potenziale
existing in possibility

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
potenziale
currently unrealized ability

potential energy n
energia potenziale
energy possessed by an object because of its position

potentiometer n
potenziometro
instrument that measures a voltage
reostato
user-adjustable variable resistor

potful n
paiolata pentola pentolata
as much as a pot will hold

pothole n
buca
a hole in a road
scavo
hole in a burial mound resulting from unauthorized excavators
affossamento avvallamento depressione fosso
pit in the bed of a stream

potpourri /pəʊˈpʊəɹ.i/ n
miscuglio misto varietà
a medley of songs or music
potpourri
a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room
varietà
anthology of miscellaneous prose
miscuglio misto potpourri varietà
collection of various things

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ n
coccio
piece of ceramic from pottery

potter /ˈpɒtə/ n
vasaio vasaia
one who makes pots and ceramic wares

potter's wheel n
ruota del vasaio
machine used by a potter

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
vasellame ceramica stoviglia terraglia
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed
arte della ceramica
practise or craft of making pottery

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
sacchetto
small bag

pouf /puːf/ /pʊf/ n
puf
padded footstool

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
cataplasma
A poultice or plaster

pound /paʊnd/ n
lira sterlina lira sterlina
unit of currency
libbra
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)
bacino idrico
part of canal
autoparco deposito auto
place for detention of automobiles
canile gattile recinto
place for the detention of stray animals
botta colpo forte martellio tonfo
hard blow

pound /paʊnd/ v
frantumare polverizzare tritare triturare
crush to pieces
affogarsi ingurgitare trangugiare
slang: eat or drink quickly
battere picchiare
to beat strongly or throb
battere colpire flagellare martellare pestare
to strike hard repeatedly

pound cake n
torta quattro quarti
dense yellow cake made from equal quantities of butter, eggs, flour and sugar

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
lira sterlina
currency of the UK

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
versare
to cause to flow in a stream
diluviare
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream

pour one's heart out v
aprire il proprio cuore mettere a nudo il proprio animo
To express one's innermost thoughts or feelings

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ n
broncio
facial expression

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
fare il broncio
push out one’s lips
mettere il broncio
sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
povertà
quality or state of being poor
deficiency of elements

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
polvere
fine particles of any dry substance

powder keg n
polveriera
barrel of gun powder
volatile situation

powder puff n
piumino
ball or pad of soft material used to apply powder

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
zucchero a velo
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

powderflask n
fiaschetta
container for gunpowder

powdery mildew n
oidio
type of mildew

power /paə/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ n
potenze celesti
biblical: level of angels
potere
capability or influence
control, particularly legal or political
corrente elettricità
electricity, electricity supply
potenza
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy
maths: product of equal factors
statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis
influential nation, company etc.
physical force or strength

power broker n
eminenza grigia
person having the ability to influence important decisions

power forward n
ala grande
a basketball player

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə əv əˈtəːni/ n
procura
authorisation
atto di procura
document

power plant /paʊɚ plænt/ n
forza motrice
the engine or motor

power set n
insieme delle parti insieme potenza
set of all subsets of a set

power station n
centrale elettrica
an industrial complex where electricity is produced

power steering n
servosterzo
System in a vehicle

power strip n
multipresa
block of electrical sockets

power supply n
alternatore batteria generatore gruppo elettrogeno pila
A source of power such as a generator
alimentazione elettrica
part of apparatus

power tool n
utensile elettrico
tool powered by an electric motor

powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adj
potente
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence

powerfully adv
potentemente poderosamente
in a powerful manner

powerless adj
impotente
lacking sufficient power or strength

pozzolana n
pozzolana
type of volcanic ash

practicability n
praticabilità effettuabilità fattibilità riuscibilità viabilità
being practicable

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
pratico
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis

practical number n
numero pratico
positive integer

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
pratica
repetition of an activity to improve skill
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession

practice makes perfect proverb
la pratica rende esperti; sbagliando s'impara val più la pratica della grammatica
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
praticare
praticare addestrare esercitarsi
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill

practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/ /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ n
praticante professionista
person who practices a profession or art

praetor /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ n
pretore
Roman administrative official

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
pragmatico
practical

pragmatically adv
pragmaticamente
in a pragmatic manner

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ n
pragmatismo
philosophical idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer
pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
prateria
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland

praise /pɹeɪz/ n
complimento elogio lode
elogio lode
commendation; favorable representation in words
adorazione gloria
worship

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
lodare elogiare
to give praise to

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
encomiabile lodevole
meriting praise

praline /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ /ˈpɹeɪˌlin/ n
pralina
confection

prandial /ˈpɹan.dɪəl/ /ˈpɹæn.di.əl/ adj
prandiale
pertaining to a meal

prank /pɹæŋk/ n
beffa burla scherzo meschino vigliaccata
practical joke or mischievous trick

prankster n
burlone
one who performs pranks

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
praseodimio
chemical element

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɒːn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
gambero
large shrimp

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
pregare
to petition a higher being
to talk to God

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ n
pregatore pregatrice
one who prays

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ n
preghiera orazione prece
practice of communicating with one's God

prayer beads n
rosario
string of beads

prayer book n
messale
book

praying mantis n
mantide religiosa
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family

pre- prefix
pre-
before

pre-Apennine adj
preappenninico

pre-Christian adj
precristiano
before the arrival of Christianity

pre-Columbian adj
precolombiano
before Christopher Columbus

pre-Islamic adj
preislamico

pre-Roman adj
preromano
prior to the rise of the Roman Empire

pre-ejaculate n
pre-eiaculazione
pre-ejaculate

pre-war adj
prebellico antebellico
Before a war

preaccelerator n
preacceleratore
accelerator which feeds a larger accelerator

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
predicare
give a sermon
proclaim by public discourse
advise or recommend earnestly

preach to the choir v
fare la predica al coro sfondare una porta aperta
speaking to those that already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
predicatore
one who preaches

preadolescence n
preadolescenza
the period between childhood and adolescence

preagricultural adj
preagricolo

preamble /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/ n
preambolo
short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
quartultimo
three before the end; fourth to last

precampaign adj
pre-campagna

precancerous /pɹiˈkænsəɹəs/ adj
precanceroso
of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer

precariat n
precariato
sociological group

precariously adv
precariamente
in a precarious manner

precariousness n
precarietà
state of being uncertain

precarization n
precarizzazione
process

precaution /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ n
precauzione

precautionarily adv
precauzionalmente
as a precaution

precautionary adj
cautelare precauzionale
of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution

precede /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
precedere
go before, go in front of

precedence /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
precedenza
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ adj
precedente
earlier in time

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
precedente
prior judgment in law
past act used as example

precious /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ adj
prezioso
of high value or worth
adorato prezioso unico
regarded with love

precious stone n
gemma pietra preziosa
gem

preciousness n
preziosità
the condition of being precious

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
precipizio baratro burrone dirupo
very steep cliff

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
precipitazione
weather: water falling from the atmosphere

precipitously adv
bruscamente precipitevolissimevolmente precipitosamente
abruptly

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
esatto accurato preciso
exact

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
precisamente
in a precise manner

precision /pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
precisione
the ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
precoce
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity

precocity n
precocia precocità
state of being precocious

precognition /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ n
precognizione
knowledge of something that is to occur in the future

precolonial n
precoloniale

precompress v
precomprimere
subject to precompression

preconditioning n
precondizionamento
preparing something for a subsequent action

precursor /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ n
precursore
chemical compound

predator /ˈpɹe.də.təɹ/ n
predatore
animal or organism that hunts
predatore predone
someone who attacks

predecease n
premorienza
anterior death

predecessor /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
precedente
model or type which precedes
predecessore antecessore
one who precedes

predefine v
predefinire
To define in advance

predefined adj
predefinito
having been defined previously

predestine /pɹeˈdɛstɪn/ /pɹiˈdɛstɪn/ v
predestinare predeterminare preordinare
to determine the future of something in advance

prediabetes n
prediabete
the state in which blood glucose levels are above normal but have not reached those of diabetes

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
situazione difficile
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicative case n
predicativo
case marking a predicative nominative

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
predire
to state, or make something known in advance

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ n
predizione
a statement about the future

predictive adj
predittivo
useful in predicting

predigest v
predigerire
to digest food in advance of eating it

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
predilezione
tendency towards

predisposition n
predisposizione tendenza diatesi
the state of being predisposed

preeclampsia n
preeclampsia
complication of pregnancy

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
preminente
exceeding others in quality or rank

preemptively adv
preventivamente
in a preemptive manner

preexist v
preesistere
to exist prior to

prefab n
prefabbricato

prefabricate v
prefabbricare
To manufacture in standard components that can be fitted together on site

prefabricated adj
prefabbricato
manufactured in advance

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ n
prefazione proemio
introduction before the main text

prefect /ˈpɹiːfekt/ n
capo preposto
a commander
capoclasse
a school pupil in a position of power over other pupils
prefetto
an official of ancient Rome
the head of a department in France

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
preferire
to favor

preferability n
preferibilità
being preferable

preferably /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
preferibilmente
in preference

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
preferenza
state of being preferred

preferred /pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/ adj
preferito
favoured

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
prefisso
morpheme at the beginning of a word

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
prefissare
put or fix before, or at the beginning of
set or appoint beforehand

prefrontal cortex n
corteccia prefrontale
the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain

preggers adj
incinta
informal: pregnant

pregnancy n
gravidanza gestazione
condition

pregnancy test n
test di gravidanza
a piece of test equipment

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
incinta gravida pregna
carrying developing offspring within the body
gravido
having many possibilities or implications

pregnant woman n
gestante

preheat v
preriscaldare
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehellenic adj
preellenico
pertaining to Greece prior to the Hellenic period

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
prensile
able to take hold of objects

prehistoric adj
preistorico
of relating to the epoch before written record

prehistorically adv
preistoricamente

prehistory n
preistoria
study of events and conditions before written records

preignition n
preaccensione
premature detonation in four-stroke cycle engines

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
pregiudizio
adverse judgement formed beforehand
any preconceived opinion
irrational hostile attitude

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
prelato
clergyman

preliminarily adv
preliminarmente
in a preliminary manner

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
preliminare
in preparation for the main matter

prelude /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ n
preludio
introductory event
preludio ouverture
short piece of music

premarital adj
prematrimoniale
before one’s marriage

prematurely adv
prematuramente
in a premature manner

prematurity n
prematurità
condition of being premature

premenstrual /pɹiˈmɛnztɹ(əw)əl/ /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊəl/ adj
premestruale
occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle

premenstrual syndrome n
sindrome premestruale
malaise experienced before menstruation

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
prima
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premise /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ n
premessa
proposition antecedently supposed or proved

premises /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/ /ˈpɹɛməsɪs/ n
locale
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place

premolar n
premolare
tooth

premonition n
premonizione
clairvoyant or clairaudient experience
premonizione presentimento predizione presagio
strong intuition

premonitor n
premonitore
one who, or that which, gives premonition

prenatal adj
prenatale antenatale
being or happening before birth

prenuptial agreement n
convenzione matrimoniale
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

preoccupied adj
preoccupato
concerned with something else, distracted

prep /pɹɛp/ n
prep prepo

prepackage v
preconfezionare
package before being sold

prepackaged adj
preconfezionato
that has been packaged prior to being sold

prepackaged v
preconfezionato
form of prepackage

prepackaging n
preconfezionamento
packaging applied prior to sale

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
prepagato
paid for in advance

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
preparazione
act
substance

preparatory adj
preparatorio preliminare preparatoria
of or pertaining to preparation

prepare /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ v
prepararsi
to make oneself ready
preparare
to make ready for a specific future purpose
to make ready for eating or drinking

preparedness n
prontezza
state of being prepared

prephilatelic adj
prefilatelico
of or pertaining to prephilately

prephilately n
prefilatelia
branch of philately concerned with postal systems prior to the introduction of postage stamps

preposition /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
preposizione
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by"

prepositional adj
preposizionale
of the prepositional case
prepositivo
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition

prepositional article n
preposizione articolata
contraction of a preposition and an article

prepositional case n
prepositivo preposizione
case serving as object of a preposition

prepositional phrase n
locuzione preposizionale sintagma preposizionale
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement

preposterous adj
insensato assurdo irragionevole
absurd, or contrary to common sense

preproduction n
preproduzione
arrangements before beginning

preprogram v
preprogrammare
program something in advance

prepubescent adj
prepuberale
before the age at which a person begins puberty

prerevolutionary adj
prerivoluzionario
occurring before a revolution

prerogative /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ n
prerogativa privilegio
hereditary or official right or privilege
prerogativa appannaggio diritto
right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc.

presage /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ n
presagio
warning; omen

presbyopia n
presbiopia
inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects

presbypropria n
presbipropria
inability of the proprioceptive system to accurately identify limb position

presbyter /ˈpɹezbɪtə/ /ˈpɹezbɪtɚ/ n
presbitero
priest in various churches

prescience /ˈpɹɛsɪ.əns/ /ˈpɹɛʃɨns/ n
preveggenza
Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge

prescient /ˈpɹɛsɪənt/ /ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/ adj
presciente
exhibiting or possessing prescience

prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹiːˌskɹaɪb/ v
ordinare prescrivere
to order a drug or medical device
to specify as a required procedure or ritual

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
prescritto
available with prescription

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
prescrizione estintiva
extinctive or liberative prescription
direttiva disposizione norma ordine ricetta
the act of prescribing a rule or law
prescrizione acquisitiva usucapione
usucapion, acquisitive prescription
ricetta prescrizione
written order for the administration of a medicine

prescriptivism /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ n
prescrittivismo
prescribing idealistic language norms

presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ n
presenza
fact or condition of being present

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
presente
in the immediate vicinity
pertaining to the current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
presente
current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
presentarsi
bring before court
presentare
bring into the presence of
put forward a bill to be paid

present continuous n
presente progressivo
tense that describes an ongoing action in the present

present tense n
presente indicativo indicativo presente
form of language

presentation /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presentazione
presenting to an audience

presentiment /prɪˈzen.tɪ.mənt/ n
presentimento
a premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen

preservative adj
preservativo
tending to preserve

preservative n
conservante
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
riserva
nature preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
preservare
to protect

presidency /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ n
presidenza
office or role of president
time during which one is president

president /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ n
presidente presidentessa capo dello stato presidente della repubblica presidentessa della repubblica
the head of state of a republic

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ n
presidente eletta presidente eletto presidentessa eletta
person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office

presidential /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ adj
presidenziale
pertaining to a president or presidency
presiding

press /pɹɛs/ n
pressa torchio
device used to apply pressure
stampa
printed media

press /pɹɛs/ v
premere
to apply pressure

press agent n
addetto stampa
one who organizes publicity

press charges v
denunciare sporgere denuncia
to formally accuse a person of a crime

press conference n
conferenza stampa
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media

press release n
comunicato stampa
official written media statement

presser foot n
premistoffa
part of a sewing machine

pressotherapy n
pressoterapia
form of physiotherapy

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
pressione
physics: amount of force divided by area
a pressing; force applied to a surface
mental strain

pressure cooker n
pentola a pressione
cooking vessel

prestidigitator n
prestigiatore
who performs feats of prestidigitation

prestigious /pɹɛˈstɪdʒ.əs/ adj
prestigioso
of high prestige

presumed adj
presunto
appearing to be the most probable

presumptive adj
presuntivo
based on presumption

presumptuous /pɹəˈzəmptʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ adj
sfacciato sfrontato
going beyond what is proper

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
fingere
to allege falsely

pretender n
aspirante pretendente candidato
claimant to a throne
impostore mistificatore simulatore
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
pretenzioso
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
intended to impress others

pretentiously /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ adv
pretenziosamente
in a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ n
preterito

preterite-present verb n
verbo perfetto-presente
a type of verb

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
anormale innaturale paranormale surreale
existing outside of the natural world

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ n
pretesto scusante
false, contrived or assumed purpose

pretonic adj
pretonico
immediately preceding a stressed syllable

pretreat v
pretrattare
pretreat

pretreated adj
pretrattato
pretreated

prettify /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ v
abbellire
make pretty or prettier

prettily adv
leggiadramente vezzosamente
in a pretty manner

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adj
carino grazioso
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ n
brezel
toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
prevalere
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand

prevalence n
prevalenza
number of cases compared to a total population

prevalent adj
prevalente
Superior in frequency or dominant

prevaricate /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ v
prevaricare
shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour, to equivocate

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
prevenire impedire
to keep from happening

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ n
prevenzione
Measure to limit health risks
The act of preventing or hindering

preverb n
preverbo
word class

preverbal adj
preverbale
stage of development before words

previous /ˈpɹivi.əs/ /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ adj
previo
prior

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
precedentemente antecedentemente anteriormente in antecedenza in precedenza
at an earlier time

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
squartamento
ravage
preda
that which may be seized by animals
booty, anything taken by force

priapism n
priapismo
medical condition

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
prezzo
cost of an action or deed
cost required to gain possession of something

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
stimare valutare
determine or put a price on something

price tag n
segnaprezzo
the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price

prick /pɹɪk/ n
cazzo
(slang) a penis

prickliness n
spinosità
the state or quality of being prickly

prickly adj
permaloso suscettibile
easily irritated

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
fico d'India ficodindia
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia
fico d'India
cactus fruit

prickly saltwort /pɹɪk.li sɑlt.wɚt/ n
barba di frate riscolo
Kali turgidum

pride /pɹaɪd/ n
orgoglio superbia
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc.
orgoglio
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem

pride /pɹaɪd/ v
essere orgoglioso
take or experience pride in something

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
inginocchiatoio
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ n
prete sacerdote
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)
mazza
tool for killing fish

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ n
sacerdotessa
woman with religious duties

priesthood n
sacerdozio
role or office
authority
clergy

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
prima donna
opera singer
primadonna
person who considers themself important

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ n
primazia

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ adj
primario
that which is placed ahead of others

primary alcohol n
alcol primario
alcohol

primary school n
scuola elementare
first formal, obligatory school

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
primate
mammal
archbishop or bishop

primatology n
primatologia
branch of zoology

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
di prima categoria di prima qualità di prima scelta ottimo
first in excellence, quality, or value
primario principale
first in importance, degree, or rank
primo iniziale
first in time, order, or sequence
primo
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ n
numero primo
algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure
inizi principio
earliest stage
all’apice nel fiore degli anni
most active, thriving, or successful stage or period
tonale
music: first note or tone of a musical scale

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ /pɹiːm/ v
adescare caricare innescare preparare
to prepare a mechanism

prime factor n
fattore primo
factor

prime ideal n
ideale primo
(ring theory) type of ideal

prime minister n
primo ministro
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government

prime number n
numero primo
natural number

prime suspect n
maggiore indiziato
most likely suspect

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
abbecedario sillabario
children's book introducing basic literacy
innesco
biology: molecule required for replication of DNA
small charge used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive
substance used to ignite a fire
iniettore
device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline
mestica vernice di fondo
layer of priming substance

primeval /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/ adj
primordiale
belonging to the first ages

primipara /pɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ n
primipara
woman or female animal during or after her first pregnancy

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitivo
one of the adjectival senses

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ n
primitivo primitivi

primitive root n
radice primitiva
number such that gk ≡ a (mod n) exists for every a coprime to n

primogeniture n
primogenitura
exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child
state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
primordiale
earliest

primorial n
primoriale
product of primes

primrose /ˈpɹɪmˌɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪmˌɹəʊz/ n
primula
plant of the genus Primula
flower

primula n
primula
plant of Primula

primum mobile /ˌpɹaɪməm ˈmoʊbəˌli/ /ˌpɹaɪməm ˈməʊbɪli/ n
primo mobile
prime mover or first cause

prince /pɹɪns/ n
principe
male ruler or head of a principality
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch

prince consort n
principe consorte
husband of queen

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ n
principessa
female member of royal family

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ adj
principale
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ n
preside
chief administrator of a school
capitale
money originally invested or loaned

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
principato
region

principate n
principato
early period of the Roman Empire

principle /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
principio
fundamental assumption
rule of nature
moral rule or aspect
rule to solve a problem

print /pɹɪnt/ n
stampa
impronta
visible impression on a surface

print /pɹɪnt/ v
stampare
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine
scrivere in stampatello
to write clearly

printable adj
stampabile
worthy or capable of being printed

printed circuit board n
circuito stampato
board holding chips etc.

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ n
stampante
computing: device used to print text or images

printing ink n
inchiostro da stampa
ink used for printing

printing press n
torchio calcografico
machine for printing

printout n
stampa stampato
A hard copy

prion /ˈpɹiːɒn/ /ˈpɹʌɪən/ n
prione
misfolded protein

prionic adj
prionico
pertaining to a prion

prior /ˈpɹaɪɚ/ adj
previo
Of that which comes before, in advance

prior /ˈpɹaɪɚ/ n
priore
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot

prioritization n
priorizzazione
process of assigning priorities to things or tasks

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/ n
priorità
item's relative importance

priory n
priore
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

prism /ˈpɹɪzəm/ n
prisma
block used to split or reflect light
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape

prismatic /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
prismatico
of or pertaining to a prism
separated or distributed by a prism

prismatoid n
prismatoide
polyhedron

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ n
prigione carcere
confinement in a prison
prigione carcere fresco
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison camp n
campo di prigionìa
camp for prisoners

prison guard n
guardia carceraria secondino agente di custodia carceriere
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ n
prigioniero
figurative: any person held against his or her will
prigioniero prigioniera
person incarcerated in a prison

prisoner of war n
prigioniero di guerra prigioniera di guerra
soldier or combatant captured by the enemy

prissy /ˈpɹɪsi/ adj
perbenista perbenistico
excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy

pristine /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
incontaminato intonso pristino puro
unspoiled

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.sɪ/ n
intimità privacy
state of being private

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ adj
personale riservato privato
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group
privato privata riservato
not accessible by the public

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ n
parti intime
euphemisms for genitals
appuntato ascaro semplice soldato semplice
soldier

private law n
diritto privato
area of law

private parts n
parti intime
intimate parts of the human body

privateer /pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ n
corsaro
officer or crew of a privateer ship
nave corsara
privately owned warship

privately /ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/ adv
fra noi in confidenza in privato inter nos privatamente
in a private manner

privation /pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/ n
privazione

privative /ˈprɪvətɪv/ adj
privativo
indicating the absence of something

privatization n
privatizzazione
transfer from the government to private ownership

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatizzare
to release government control to private industry

privet /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/ n
ligustro
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ n
privilegio
exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope
privilegio prerogativa
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privy council n
consiglio privato consiglio segreto
body of advisors to a sovereign

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
premio
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
that which may be won by chance

prizewinning adj
premiato
Having won at least one prize

pro forma adj
pro forma
for the sake of form only

proactive adj
proattivo
acting in advance

probability /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/ /pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ n
probabilità
relative likelihood of an event happening
mathematical probability
state of being probable; likelihood
event that is likely to occur

probability measure n
misura di probabilità
measure on probability space

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
probabile
likely to be true

probably /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
probabilmente
in all likelihood

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
libertà vigilata
type of sentence

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
sonda specillo
any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc
inchiesta investigazione
investigation or inquiry
sonda
radioactively labeled molecule
sciences: electrode or other small device
spacecraft

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
investigare
to explore, investigate, or question

probiotic adj
probiotico
that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
problema
difficulty

proboscis /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ n
proboscide
elongated tube

procambium n
procambio

procedural adj
procedurale
related to procedure

procedure /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ n
procedura procedimento iter metodo
method for performing a task
procedura
series of small tasks to accomplish an end
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task
procedura procedimento
set of established forms or methods of an organized body

proceed /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
procedere
go forward

proceeding /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ n
procedimento
legal action

proceedings /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ n
procedure
course of procedure
resoconto
published record

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
proventi
revenue

procerus n
muscolo procero procero
triangular muscle between the top of the nose and the eyebrows

process /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
azione
processo procedimento
series of events to produce a result
path of succession of states through which a system passes
processo
successive physiological responses to keep or restore health

process /pɹəˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
elaborare processare
to perform a particular process

processed cheese n
formaggio fuso
any of several types of natural cheese

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
corteo
act of progressing or proceeding
corteo processione
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
processore
microprocessor

processual adj
processuale
of, or relating to a process

proclamation /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ n
proclamazione
a statement which is proclaimed

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ n
tendenza
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection

proconservator n
proconservatore
archivist of official documents

proconsul /pɹoʊˈkɑn.səl/ /pɹəʊˈkɒn.səl/ n
proconsole
in ancient Rome: a magistrate who served as a consul and then as the governor of a province

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/ v
differire dilazionare posticipare rimandare ritardare temporeggiare
put off; delay something
procrastinare
put off; to delay taking action

procrastination /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
procrastinazione
act of postponing, delaying or putting off

procreation n
procreazione

proctitis n
proctite
inflammation

proctologist n
proctologo proctologa
expert in proctology

proctology n
proctologia
branch of medicine

procure /pɹəˈkjʊə/ /pɹəˈkjʊɹ/ v
procurare ottenere procacciare

procurement /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ n
acquisto appalto approvvigionamento
act of procuring or obtaining
gestione
efficient contrivance; management; agency
ufficio acquisti
purchasing department of a company

procyclic adj
prociclico
that generates a cycle

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ n
picca
device used to goad livestock into moving

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
stimolare incoraggiare
to encourage
pungolare spronare
to poke

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ adj
prodigo generoso
wastefully extravagant

prodigal son n
figliol prodigo figlio prodigo
one who returns

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ n
prodigio
amazing or marvelous thing
prodigio fenomeno
extremely talented person, especially a child
presagio
something from which omens are drawn

prodrome n
prodromo
medicine: an early symptom

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ n
prodotti
harvested agricultural goods collectively
prodotto
that which is produced

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ v
fornire
to make available to
produrre
to make or manufacture
to sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc)

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ n
produttore
in economics
in arts

product /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ n
prodotto frutto
any tangible output
prodotto
commodity for sale
multiplication result
result of chemical reaction
amount created by a process
frutto prodotto
consequence of efforts

product placement n
pubblicità indiretta
a form of advertising

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
produzione
the act of being produced
the act of producing
the total amount produced

productive /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/ adj
produttivo
capable of producing something

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
produttività
state of being productive

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ adj
profano secolare blasfemo sconsacrato
Not sacred or holy
empio profano sacrilego
Treating sacred matters with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ v
profanare
To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt

profaner n
profanatore profanatrice

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
professione
occupation

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
professionale
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession
expert
that is carried out as a livelihood

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
professionista
person who belongs to a profession

professionalism n
professionismo
status or methods of a professional
use of professionals

professionalization /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
professionalizzazione
act pr process

professionalize v
professionalizzare
make something professional

professionally adv
professionalmente
in a professional manner

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
professore
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university

professorship n
cattedra ordinariato professorato
the office of a professor

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ n
profferta
offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ v
proporre
to offer for acceptance

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
competenza abilità conoscenza perizia
ability or skill

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
competente esperto proficuo
skilled

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ n
esperto
expert

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
profitto
benefit
profitto guadagno
total income or cash flow minus expenditures

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
profittare

profitable /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ adj
redditizio remunerativo fruttifero
producing profit

profiteer n
profittatore
one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk

profiteering n
affarismo sciacallaggio
the act of making an unreasonable profit not justified by the corresponding assumption of risk, or by doing so unethically

profligacy /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/ n
sperpero spreco
careless wastefulness
dissolutezza sregolatezza
shameless and immoral behaviour

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ adj
dissoluto
immoral; abandoned to vice
inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
profondo
descending below the surface
intellectually deep
characterized by intensity

progenitor /pɹoʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ n
precursore progenitore

progeny /ˈpɹɑdʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ n
progenie
offspring

progeria n
progeria
genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aging are manifested at an early age

progesterone n
progesterone
the steroid hormone

prognathism n
prognatismo
abnormal projection of jaws

prognosis /pɹɑːɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
prognosi
forecast of the future course of a disease

prognostic adj
prognostico
of or pertaining to prognosis

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
programma
software application
set of structured activities
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
programmatore
one who writes computer programs

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ n
programmazione
act of writing a computer program

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
linguaggio di programmazione
code of reserved words and symbols

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
progresso
movement onwards or forwards
advancement to a more developed state

progression n
progressione
evolution
mathematical sequence
moving from one thing to another

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
progressivo
gradually advancing in extent; increasing

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ n
progressista
A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government

progressivism n
progressismo
political ideology

progressivity n
progressività
condition of being progressive

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
proibire
to proscribe officially

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ n
progetto ricerca studio
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ v
sporgere sportare
to extend beyond a surface

project management n
gestione di progetto
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ n
proiettile munizione
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projecting adj
sporgente
sticking out

projective geometry n
geometria proiettiva
branch of mathematics

projective line n
retta proiettiva
line with point at infinity

projective variety n
varietà proiettiva
Zariski closed subvariety of a projective space

prokaryote n
procariote
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prolactin n
prolattina
hormone

proletarian adj
proletario
relating to proletariat

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ n
proletariato
working class or lower class

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
proliferazione
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind
the act of increasing or rising

prolific /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
prolifico
Similarly producing results or works in abundance
Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance

prolificacy n
prolificità

proline n
prolina
nonessential amino acid; C₅H₉NO₂

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
iperverboso prolisso ridondante verboso
tediously lengthy

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ adj
prolungato
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted

prom /pɹɑm/ /pɹɒm/ n
ballo di fine anno
a formal ball

promastigote n
promastigote

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
promezio
chemical element

prominence n
prominenza sporgenza
being prominent
protuberanza
bulge

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
prominente rilevante
eminent, distinguished above others

prominently /ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnəntli/ adv
prominentemente rilevantemente
in a prominent manner

promiscuously adv
promiscuamente
in a promiscuous manner

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
promessa
transaction
promessa giuramento voto
vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
promettere giurare
to commit to something

promissory note n
pagherò
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money

promo /ˈpɹəʊməʊ/ n
promo
promotion

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
promontorio
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
promuovere
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank

promotor n
promotore
A material that accelerates the action of a catalyst

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ adj
puntuale
on time
disponibile pronto
quick

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ n
avvio di comando
a computer prompt
avvertimento promemoria scadenzario segnale
a reminder or cue

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
causare
to cause or lead to
guidare incitare spingere
to lead someone toward what they should say or do
dettare imbeccare suggerire
to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
promulgare proclamare
to make known public
promulgare
to put into effect as a regulation

promulgation n
promulgazione
act of promulgating

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ n
prodromo pronao
the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ adj
inclinato obliquo pendente reclino
inclined, sloped
inchinato prono prostrato reclino
lying face downward; prostrate
incline disposto orientato portato predisposto
predisposed

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ n
biforcazione ramificazione ramo
branch
punta dente rebbio
thin, pointed, projecting part

pronged adj
forcuto
having prongs

pronghorn n
antilocapra
North American mammal

pronoia /pɹoʊˈnɔɪə/ /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ n
pronoia
imperial grant

pronominal adj
pronominale
of a pronoun

pronominal verb n
verbo pronominale

pronotum n
pronoto
dorsal plate of the prothorax in insects

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
pronome
type of noun

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
pronunciare
dichiarare
to declare officially
emettere
to pass judgment
pronunciare pronunziare
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate

pronounceable adj
pronunciabile
able to be pronounced

pronto /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ adv
il prima possibile subito
quickly

pronunciation /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
pronuncia
way in which words are pronounced
sound of a word

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
prova
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief

proofreader n
correttore di bozze correttrice di bozze
person whose occupation is to proofread

prop /pɹɒp/ n
sostegno puntello
object placed against or under another, to support it
pilone
rugby: player next to the hooker in a scrum

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ adj
propedeutico
providing preparatory or introductory teaching

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ n
propedeutico
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
propaganda
concerted set of messages

propagation n
propagazione
the act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave
the dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number
the multiplication or natural increase in a population

propagative adj
propagativo
by propagation

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
propano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈

propanol n
propanolo
either of two isomeric aliphatic alcohols

proparoxytone /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ adj
proparossitono sdrucciolo
proparoxytone

propel /pɹəˈpɛl/ v
propellere
to cause to move in a certain direction
catapultare spingere
to make to arrive to a certain situation or result

propeller n
elica propulsore (ad elica)
mechanical device used to propel

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
propensione inclinazione tendenza
tendency

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
adatto appropriato
fit, suitable
proprio decente
following the established standards of behavior or manners

proper class n
classe propria
class which is not a set

proper noun n
nome proprio
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity

proper subset n
sottoinsieme proprio
a set that is a subset of but not equal to another set

properispomenon /pɹəʊpɛɹɪˈspɒmənɒn/ adj
properispomena properispomene properispomeni properispomeno
having a circumflex accent on the penultimate syllable

properispomenon /pɹəʊpɛɹɪˈspɒmənɒn/ n
properispomena
a word having a properispomenon accent

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ adv
correttamente con cognizione di causa in maniera appropriata propriamente
in a proper manner

property /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/ /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ n
proprietà
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
proprietà qualità
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept
proprietà possesso possidenza
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing
proprietà beni immobili possesso
piece of real estate
proprietà beni
something owned

prophase n
profase
the first stage of mitosis

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ n
profezia
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profetizzare
to predict
to speak as a prophet

prophet /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒ.fɪt/ n
indovino oracolo vate vaticinatore veggente
one who foretells the future
profeta aedo divinatore vate
one who speaks by divine inspiration

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
profetessa
female prophet

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
profetico
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

propolis /ˈpɹɒpəlɪs/ n
propoli
glue-like substance

proportion /pɹəˈpo(ː)ɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpoəʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
proporzione
quantity that is part of the whole

proportional adj
proporzionale
at a constant ratio (to)

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
proposta
that which is proposed

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
proporre il matrimonio
to ask for one's hand in marriage
proporre
to suggest a plan or course of action

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
proposizione logica
an assertion which is provably true, but not important enough to be a theorem
proposizione
idea or plan offered
proposizione proposta
terms of a transaction offered
proposta
uncountable: act of offering for consideration

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
proprietario
owner

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
propriocezione
sense of the position of parts of the body

propyl n
propile
hydrocarbon radicals

propylaeum n
propileo
vestibule or entrance

propylenic adj
propilenico

propylic adj
propilico

prorector n
prorettore
an officer who presides over the academic senate

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
prorogare
to suspend a parliamentary session

pros and cons n
pro e contro
for and against

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ adj
prosaico terra terra
overly plain or simple, to the point of being boring; humdrum

prosciutto /pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ n
prosciutto
dry-cured ham from Italy

proscription /pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ n
abolizione divieto proibizione proscrizione
a prohibition
deportato esiliato proscritto proscrizione
act of proscribing

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
prosa
written language not intended as poetry

prosecuting attorney n
procuratore della repubblica
public officer

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
procuratore prosecutore
a person instituting criminal prosecution
procuratore della repubblica
prosecuting attorney

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ n
proselito neofita
one who has converted to a religion

prosewise /ˈpɹoʊzwaɪz/ /ˈpɹəʊzwaɪz/ adv
in prosa
in terms of prose

prosodic /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
prosodico prosodiaco
relating to prosody

prosody /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ n
prosodia
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech
poetry: study of poetic meter etc

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
prosopoagnosia prosopagnosia
disorder of face perception

prosopopesis n
prosopopesi
change of personality

prosopopoeia n
prosopopea
Personification of an abstraction.
Personifying a person or object.

prospective adj
prospettivo
following the same population

prospector /pɹəˈspɛktə/ /ˈpɹɑsˌpɛktɚ/ n
prospettore cercatore
person

prosper /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ v
prosperare
to be successful

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
prosperità
condition of being prosperous

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ n
prostaglandina
lipid

prostate /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ n
prostata
prostate gland

prostatectomy n
prostatectomia
surgical removal of prostate

prosthesis n
protesi
artificial replacement for a body part

prosthetic /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
protetico
artificial

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ n
prostituta baldracca puttana battona sgualdrina squillo
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ v
prostituirsi battere battere il marciapiede
to perform sexual activity for money

prostitution n
prostituzione meretricio
having sex for profit

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protoattinio
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ n
protagonista
main character

proteaginous adj
proteaginoso

protease /ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ n
proteasi
enzyme

proteasome n
proteasoma

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
proteggere
to keep safe

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
protezione
process of keeping safe

protection money n
pizzo
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm

protectionism /pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ n
protezionismo
A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protectionist adj
protezionista

protective /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ adj
protettivo
serving, intended or wishing to protect

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
protettore protettrice
someone who protects or guards

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
protettorato
government by a protector

protein /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ n
proteina
biochemistry: complex molecule
class of food

proteomic adj
proteomico
Of or relating to proteomics

proteomics n
proteomica
branch of molecular biology

proteranthy n
proteranzia
being proteranthous

protervity n
protervità

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
protesta
formal objection

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
protestare protesta
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtestəɹ/ n
contestatore contestatrice protestatore protestatrice
person who protests

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsəs/ n
prostesi
the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word without changing the word's meaning or the rest of its structure

prothrombin n
protrombina
glycoprotein

protist /ˈproʊtɪst/ n
protista
eukaryotic unicellular organisms

protium n
prozio
lightest isotope of hydrogen

proto-industrialization n
protoindustrializzazione
phase before the industrialization of a country

proto-language n
protolingua
common ancestor language

proto-science fiction n
protofantascienza

protocanonical adj
protocanonico
describing the first authorized canon of books of scripture

protocatechuic adj
protocatecuico

protoderm n
dermatogeno
primary meristem from which the epidermis develops

protogine n
protogino
form of granite

protogynous adj
protogino

protomartyr n
protomartire
any of the first Christian martyrs

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
protone
positively charged nucleon

protonation /ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/ n
protonazione
addition of a proton

protoplanet n
protopianeta
astronomical object

protoplasm n
protoplasma
entire contents of a cell

protostar /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ n
protostella
protostar

protostellar adj
protostellare
of or pertaining to a protostar

protostome n
protostoma
animal in which the mouth is derived from the embryonic blastophore

prototype /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ n
prototipo
original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ n
protozoo
any of a diverse group of eukaryotes

protozoic adj
protozoico
relating to the protozoa

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
protrarre
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

protractile adj
protrattile
that can be protracted

protractor n
protrattore goniometro
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude v
protendersi protrudere sporgere sportare
to extend from

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
protuberanza
Something that protrudes

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
fiero orgoglioso
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious

proudly /ˈpɹaʊdli/ adv
fieramente
in a proud manner

prove /pɹuːv/ v
dimostrare dimostrarsi provare rivelarsi
provare dimostrare
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for

provender /ˈpɹɑːvəndɚ/ /ˈpɹɒvɪndə/ n
approvvigionamenti biada foraggio pastone viveri
food, especially for livestock

proverb /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
proverbio
phrase expressing a basic truth

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ adj
proverbiale
of a proverb
widely known; famous

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
provvedere
to furnish (with)
soddisfare
to give what is needed or desired

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
ammesso che fermo restando che
only if

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ n
provvidenza
careful guardianship exercised by a deity
manifestation of divine care or direction
prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness

providential /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ adj
provvidenziale
fortunate

provider n
fornitore
provider

province /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ /ˈpɹɒvɪns/ n
provincia
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level

provincial /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/ adj
provinciale
of or pertaining to a province

provincialism n
provincialismo
quality of being provincial

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provvisionale provvisorio
temporary

provisionally adv
provvisoriamente
in a provisional way

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
provocazione
act of provoking

provocative /pɹəˈvɑk.ə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ adj
attraente procace
tending to provoke strong negative feeling

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
prevosto preposto
highest position in a monastery below an abbot
aiutante proposto
military prison keeper
preposto prevosto proposto
senior academic administrator

prow /pɹaʊ/ n
prora prua
fore part of a vessel; bow

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
prodezza
distinguished bravery or courage
destrezza prodezza
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity

prowl /pɹaʊl/ v
aggirarsi
To be on the lookout for some prey

proximal phalange n
falange prossimale
bone

proxy /pɹɒk.si/ n
misura indiretta
(science) Measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another
proxy
(software) An interface for a service
mandatario
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
delega
authority to act for another, especially when written

prude /pɹuːd/ n
prude
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
avveduta avveduto
prudente
sagacious in adapting means to ends

prudish adj
pudico
exaggeratedly proper

prune /pɹuːn/ n
prugna secca
dried plum

prune /pɹuːn/ v
accorciare ridurre
(figuratively) cut down or shorten
potare ridurre sfoltire
trim a tree or shrub

prussic adj
prussico

prussic acid n
acido prussico
hydrocyanic acid

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
sbirciare
to look closely and curiously at
intrudere
to look where one is not welcome; to be nosey
effrarre

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ n
riassunto
concise statement

psalm /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ n
salmo
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament
sacred song

psalmody /ˈsɑː.mə.di/ n
salmodia

psalter n
salterio
The Book of Psalms

psammomatous adj
psammomatoso
of or pertaining to psammomas

psammophyte n
psammofita
any plant which thrives in sandy conditions

psephology /sɨ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /sɪ.ˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
psefologia
the predictive or statistical study of elections

pseudepigrapha /ˌs(j)uː.dəˈpɪ.ɡɹə.fə/ /ˌsuː.dəˈpɪ.ɡɹə.fə/ n
pseudepigrafo pseudoepigrafo
writings falsely ascribed

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
pseudo-
not genuine

pseudo-anglicism n
pseudoanglicismo
word with an English appearance that is not current in English

pseudocode n
pseudocodice
description of a computer programming algorithm

pseudocrater n
pseudocratere
volcanic landform

pseudoephedrine [ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn] [ˌsuːdoʊˈɛfɨdɹiːn] n
pseudoefedrina
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudogene n
pseudogene
segment of DNA

pseudogout n
pseudogotta
medical condition

pseudograph n
pseudografo
Graph that contains loops as well as multiple edges between vertices

pseudomembranous adj
pseudomembranoso
characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane

pseudomorphism n
pseudomorfosi
having or taking a crystalline form unlike that of the species

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ n
pseudonimo
fictitious name

pseudoscalar n
pseudoscalare
quantity

pseudoscience n
pseudoscienza
purported science

pseudotumor n
pseudotumore
portion of tissue that resembles a tumor

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
psi
Greek letter

psittacism n
psittacismo
repetitive words

psoriasis n
psoriasi
facial skin disease

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
psichedelico
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psichiatrico
of, or relating to, psychiatry

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
psichiatra
doctor specializing in psychiatry

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
psichiatria
branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders

psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ n
medium
a person who contacts the dead

psycho- prefix
psico-
relating to the mind

psychoanalyst n
psicoanalista
practitioner

psychoanalytic adj
psicoanalitico
of or relating to psychoanalysis

psychohistory /sʌɪkəʊˈhɪstəɹi/ n
psicostoria

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
psicocinesi telecinesi
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power

psychokinetic adj
psicocinetico
of or relating to psychokinesis

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adj
psicologico
of or pertaining to psychology

psychological warfare n
guerra psicologica
The use of various techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone

psychologically adv
psicologicamente
in a psychological manner

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
psicologo psicologa
expert in the field of psychology

psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ n
psicologia
study of the human mind
the study of animal behavior
the study of the human behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometry n
psicometria
paranormal ability

psychomotricity n
psicomotricità
mental control of muscles

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ n
psicopatico psicopatica
person with a personality disorder
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder
person who has no moral conscience
popular: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ adj
psicopatico psicopatica
relating to a psychopath

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
psicopatia
personality disorder

psychopedagogy n
psicopedagogia
psycology of education

psychopharmaceutical n
psicofarmaco
drug used to treat a psychosis

psychopharmacological adj
psicofarmacologico
of or pertaining to psychopharmacology

psychopharmacology n
psicofarmacologia
branch of pharmacology which pertains to the psychoactive aspects of drugs

psychopolitics n
psicopolitica
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
psicopompo
entity who assists souls

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
psicosi
mental disorder

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
psicosomatico
of physical effects with mental causes

psychotechnic adj
psicotecnico
relating to psychotechnics

psychotechnology n
psicotecnologia
the technological application of psychology

psychotherapeutically adv
psicoterapeuticamente psicoterapicamente
by means of, or with regard to psychotherapy

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
psicotico
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis

psychotropic adj
psicotropo
affecting the mind or mental processes

psychrometer n
psicrometro
instrument which measures atmospheric humidity

psyllium n
ispaghul
group of plants

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ n
pterodattilo
informal term for any pterosaur

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
pterosauro
extinct flying reptile

pterygoid adj
pterigoideo
of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ n
ptomaina
any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
osteria pub
public house

puberty n
pubertà
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

pubic /ˈpjuːbɪk/ adj
pubico
of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis

pubic hair n
pelo pubico
collectively

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
pube osso pubico
the pubic bone

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
pubblico
pertaining to people as a whole
provided (by the government) for the community

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
pubblico
people in general

public domain n
pubblico dominio
realm of intellectual property

public finance n
finanza pubblica
field of economics

public law n
diritto pubblico
law

public limited company n
società anonima società per azioni
publicly traded limited liability company

public opinion n
opinione pubblica
opinion of the public

public service n
assistenza pubblica servizio pubblico
service by for-profit enterprise

public service announcement n
pubblicità pubblica
advertisement intended to serve the public interest

public telephone n
telefono pubblico
public telephone

public transport n
trasporto pubblico servizio pubblico
form of transport

publican n
pubblicano
Roman tax collector
barista bettoliere oste
landlord of a pub

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
pubblicazione
act of publishing
pubblicazione periodico rivista
an issue of printed or other matter

publicist n
pubblicista pubblicitario
person whose job is to publicize

publicity n
pubblicità
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
pubblicamente
in an open and public manner

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
divulgare rendere noto
to announce to the public
pubblicare
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
editore
One who publishes, especially books

publishing house n
casa editrice editore
company that produces books

pucelle /pʊˈsɛl/ n
pulzella
virgin

puddening n
baderna
fibres of old rope packed between spars, or used as a fender

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
budino
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent
sanguinaccio
sausage made primarily from blood

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
pozzanghera
a small pool of water

pudu /ˈpuːduː/ n
pudu
South American deer

puerile /ˈpjʊə.ɹaɪl/ /ˈpjʊɹɪl/ adj
infantile puerile

puerperal adj
puerperale
Of or pertaining to or associated with childbirth

puff /pʌf/ n
fiato respiro
ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself
boccata tirata
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe
sbuffo
sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth
spinello
slang: cannabis
boccata refolo sbuffo soffio spiffero
small quantity of gas or smoke in the air
bignè bombolone pasta sfoglia
type of cake

puff /pʌf/ v
decantare incensare
to advertise
sbuffare uscire a sbuffi
to emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs

puff pastry n
pasta sfoglia
light, flaky pastry

puffadder n
vipera soffiante
Britis arietans

pufferfish n
pesce palla
a delicacy popular in Japan

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
pulcinella di mare
Fratercula arctica

pug /pʌɡ/ n
carlino
small dog

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
pugnace
aggressive, belligerent

puke /pjuːk/ n
vomito
vomit

puke /pjuːk/ v
vomitare
to vomit

pulchritude [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd] n
venustà
pulchritude

pull /pʊl/ [pʰʊːɫ] v
tirare
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one

pull down v
demolire abbattere radere al suolo
demolish
abbassare abbassarsi calare calarsi tirare giù togliersi
make lower

pull off v
riuscire sbrogliare
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult

pull one's socks up v
darsi da fare prodigarsi rimboccarsi le maniche
start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts

pull out all the stops v
fare l'impossibile
reserve nothing

pull over v
accostare
come to a stop on the roadside or the hard shoulder

pull someone's leg v
prendere in giro
to tease someone

pull the plug v
staccare la spina
cease to support, halt

pull the wool over someone's eyes v
gettar fumo negli occhi
to deceive someone

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
pollastra
young hen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
carrucola puleggia
one of simple machines

pullover n
pesi sollevamento pesi
bar exercise
maglione pullover
sweater

pulmonary adj
polmonare
related to lungs

pulmonary circulation n
circolazione polmonare piccola circolazione
part of blood circulation

pulmonologist n
pneumologa pneumologo
a physician who specializes in pulmonology

pulp /pəlp/ /pʌlp/ n
polpa
center of a fruit
center of a tooth
soft, moist mass
cellulosa
mass of chemically processed wood fibres

pulpit /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ n
pulpito
raised platform in church

pulpy adj
polposo
having the characteristics of pulp, soft, squishy

pulsate /pʌlˈseɪt/ /ˈpʌl.seɪt/ v
pulsare
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ n
impulso
beat, throb
cadenza ritmo tempo
in music
polso battito pulsazione
regular beat caused by the heart

pulse oximeter n
pulsiossimetro
device used to monitor oxygen

pulsometer n
pulsometro
vacuum pump or hydrotrope

pulverise v
polverizzare
to render into dust or powder

pulverizable adj
polverizzabile
able to be pulverized

pulverization n
polverizzazione
act of pulverizing

pulverulent /pʌlˈvɛɹjələnt/ adj
polverulento
consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder

pulvinar n
pulvinare
prominence on the thalamus

pumice /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
pomice
pumice

pump /pʌmp/ n
pompa
device for moving liquid or gas
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel
slang: heart

pump /pʌmp/ v
pompare
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas

pump attendant n
pompista benzinaia benzinaio
one who works at a petrol station

pump-jet n
idrogetto
a marine system that creates a jet of water for propulsion

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ n
zucca
fruit of this plant
plant
color

pumpkin pie n
torta di zucca
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins

pun /pʌn/ n
gioco di parole bisticcio freddura
joke or type of wordplay

punch /pʌntʃ/ n
pugno
hit or strike with one's fist
perforatore bucatrice perforatrice punzonatrice
device for creating holes in thin material

punch /pʌntʃ/ v
dare un pugno
to strike something or someone with one's fist

punch card n
scheda perforata
card with have holes or notches used for storing data

punch line n
battuta conclusiva battuta finale culmine
final part of a joke

punching bag n
punching bag punching ball
device used to practice punching

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ adj
puntuale
prompt

punctuality n
puntualità
state of being punctual

punctually adv
puntualmente
in a punctual manner

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
interpungere
add punctuation to

punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
interpunzione punteggiatura
set of symbols

punctuation mark n
segno di punteggiatura segno d'interpunzione segno di interpunzione
symbol used in writing

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ n
puntura
hole, cut or tear

pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
opinionista
a self-professed expert

pungency /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ n
fetore puzza
foul odor

pungent /ˈpʌndʒənt/ adj
caustico mordace pungente salace sferzante tagliente
having a sharp and stiff point
acre pungente
having a strong odour

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
punire
punire castigare
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct

punishable adj
punibile
appropriate for punishment

punisher n
castigatore castigatrice punitore punitrice
one who punishes

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
punizione
punizione pena castigo
the act of punishing

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ n
teppista teppistello
petty criminal
impiastro
worthless person

punt /pʌnt/ n
barchino
narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole
puntata scommessa
bet or wager
indentazione
indentation in the base of a wine bottle
puntata
point in the game of faro

punt /pʊnt/ /pʌnt/ v
puntare scommettere
to gamble

punt gun n
smeriglio
large shotgun

puny /pjuːni/ adj
gracile sparuto
of inferior size

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
pupa
insect

pupil /pjuːpəl/ n
allievo allieva
learner
pupilla
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
marionetta fantoccio
movable model of a person or animal
marionetta fantoccio pedina
person or country controlled by another

puppeteer n
burattinaio burattinaia marionettista puparo
person who uses a puppet
burattinaio manipolatore
someone who is manipulative

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ n
cucciolo cagnolino cagnetto
young dog

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ n
acquisto compra
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ v
comprare comperare
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price

purchasing power parity n
parità di potere d'acquisto
long-term equilibrium

pure /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
puro mero
free of flaws or imperfections
puro
free of foreign material or pollutants
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
passata purè
food that has been ground into a thick liquid

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ n
epurazione
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ v
purgare
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities
to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation
to free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds
to void or evacuate; to defecate or vomit

purificator n
purificatoio purificatorio
napkin

purify v
purificare
cleanse something of impurities

purine /ˈpjʊəɹiːn/ n
purina
organic heterocyclic base

purinic adj
purinico
pertaining to purine

purism n
purismo
insistence on the traditionally correct way

purist n
purista
advocate of purism

puritan adj
puritano
having very strict moral standards

puritan n
puritano
puritanical person

purity /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
purezza
the state of being pure

purl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ n
punto rovescio rovescio
a particular stitch in knitting

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
rubare
To commit theft; to thieve

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ n
viola porpora
colour

purple heron n
airone rosso
Ardea purpurea

purple of Cassius n
cassio
pigment

purple swamphen n
pollo sultano
Porphyrio porphyrio

purplish adj
violastro violaceo
somewhat purple in colour/color

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ n
ambizione anelito aspirazione intento mira proposito
import

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ v
presumere pretendere supporre
to convey
ambire anelare aspirare mirare puntare
to intend

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
intenzione
intention
argomento soggetto
subject of discourse
proposito
target
reason for doing something

purposely adv
apposta
on purpose; intentionally

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
porpora
in blazon, of the colour purple

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
porpora
purple colour on a coat of arms

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ n
fusa
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
fare le fusa
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
borsa
quantity of money
borsa borsellino portafoglio
small bag for carrying money
borsetta
small bag for carrying personal items

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adj
in accordo in conformità
in conformance to, or in agreement with

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
cercare inseguire perseguitare tormentare
to aim for
perseguire
to follow urgently
attendere praticare
to participate in, practise (an activity, profession)

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
caccia perseguimento ricerca
act of pursuing
passatempo
hobby or recreational activity

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ adj
purulento
consisting of pus

pus /pʌs/ n
pus
fluid found in regions of infection

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
spingere
to apply a force to something so that it moves away
spingere insistere
to continually attempt to persuade into a particular action
preclamizzare promuovere pubblicizzare spingere
to continually attempt to promote point of view, product etc.

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
flessione
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ n
spacciatore spacciatrice
drug dealer

pushiness n
rampantismo
the quality of being pushy

pushing up daisies adj
andare a babboriveggoli
(euphemism) dead

pushover n
codardo coniglio cortigiano debole eunuco fifone
Someone who lets himself be picked or bullied on without defending or stand up for him/herself

pusillanimity n
pusillanimità
being timid

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
pusillanime
showing cowardice

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ adj
purulento
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ /ˈpʌsi/ n
bambola bimba fica gattina gnocca micetta
affectionate term for a girl or woman
peloso
anything soft and furry
micio
informal: affectionate term for a cat
cacasotto checca codardo coniglio debole eunuco
informal: coward
fica topa figa fregna fessa mona
slang: female genitalia

pussy-cat n
micio gattino micetta micetto micia micina
affectionate term for a cat

put /pʊt/ v
mettere porre
to place something somewhere
to express something in a certain manner

put an end to v
finirla
terminate

put aside v
accantonare mettere da parte soprassedere
ignore or intentionally disregard
mettere da parte mettere via risparmiare
save money

put back v
rimandare
to postpone an arranged event
rimettere
to return something to its original place

put down v
abbattere
administer euthanasia to an animal

put forward v
proporre presentare
to propose for consideration

put horns on v
cornificare
To cuckold

put in a good word v
metterci una buona parola
to speak favourably of someone to someone else

put into practice v
mettere in pratica
make something a practical reality

put on v
vestire
to don clothing
indossare mettere posare
to place upon

put on airs v
darsi delle arie
become haughty, assume a haughty manner

put one's best foot forward v
fare buona impressione fare del proprio meglio
make favorable impression

put one's foot in one's mouth v
fare una gaffe
say or do something embarrassing or wrong

put oneself in someone's shoes v
mettersi nei panni di un altro
look at a situation as if one were the other person

put out v
estinguere spegnere
extinguish

put the cart before the horse v
mettere il carro davanti ai buoi
to put things in the wrong order

put to bed v
mettere a letto
help someone go to bed

put to sea v
prendere il largo
to leave port

put to sleep v
mettere a dormire
to cause someone to sleep
addormentare anestetizzare
to give an anesthetic
mandare al mattatoio
to kill an animal

put together adj
messe assieme
in total

put up with v
sopportare tollerare

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adj
putativo
commonly believed or deemed to be the case

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
putrescibili
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
stucco
a form of cement

putty in someone's hands n
pappamolla
a person easily manipulated

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
mistero rompicapo
anything difficult to understand or make sense of
rompicapo
game for one person
indovinello
riddle

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ v
rendere perplesso
to perplex

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
perplesso
confused or perplexed

pygidium n
pigidio
The posteriormost portion of certain arthropods

pygmy chimpanzee n
scimpanzé pigmeo
alternative name for bonobo

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
pilone
a gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple
pilone traliccio
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables

pyoderma n
pioderma
infection of the skin

pyometra n
piometra
pyometra

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
piramide
ancient construction
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base
construction

pyramid scheme n
marketing piramidale sistema piramidale
illicit money-making scheme

pyramidal number n
numero piramidale
type of number

pyramidion n
piramidione
miniature pyramid

pyranose n
piranosio
cyclic hemiacetal

pyrargyrite n
pirargirite
a mineral, silver sulfantimonide

pyrazinamide n
pirazinamide

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
pira rogo
funeral pile

pyrheliometer n
pireliometro
measuring device

pyrimidine /paɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ n
pirimidina
diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the meta-positions

pyrimidinic adj
pirimidinico
of or pertaining to a pyrimidine

pyrite /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ n
pirite
mineral iron disulfide

pyro- /paɪɹəʊ/ prefix
piro-
relating to fire

pyrocatechinic adj
pirocatechinico

pyrochlore n
pirocloro
mineral

pyroclast n
piroclasto
geology: solid matter ejected into the air by an active volcano

pyroclastic adj
piroclastico
composed of volcanic rock fragments

pyroclastic flow /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ n
flusso piroclastico
pyroclastic flow

pyrogasification n
pirogassificazione
pyrolysis and gasification

pyrolusite n
pirolusite
a mineral, manganese dioxide

pyrolysis /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
pirolisi
decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents

pyrolytic adj
pirolitico
of, relating to, or produced by pyrolysis

pyromania /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
piromania
disorder

pyrometallurgical adj
pirometallurgico
pertaining to pyrometallurgy

pyrometallurgy n
pirometallurgia
metallurgical process

pyrometer n
pirometro
thermometer

pyrope n
piropo
mineral

pyrophobia n
pirofobia
fear of fires

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pirotecnica
art and technology of fireworks

pyrotechnist n
artificiere pirotecnico
person skilled in manufacture or setting fireworks

pyroxene /paɪˈɹɑksin/ /paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
pirosseno
mineral

pyrrole /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ n
pirrolo
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
pitone
constricting snake

pyx /pɪks/ n
pisside
container for consecrated bread

pâte brisée n
pasta brisée pasta frolla
form of shortcrust pastry

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
cadì
judge in Islam

qibla /ˈkɪblə/ /ˈqibla/ n
qibla
direction of praying

quack /kwæk/ adj
empirico
falsely presented as having medicinal powers

quack /kwæk/ n
qua qua
sound made by a duck
ciarlatano imbonitore pataccaro
charlatan
mediconzolo
doctor
ciarlatano medico empirico
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine

quack /kwæk/ v
anatrare fare qua qua
to make a noise like a duck

quackery n
ciarlataneria frode medica
practice

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
ciarlatano
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills

quadcopter n
quadrirotore
rotorcraft

quadragesimal adj
quadragesimale
all senses

quadrantectomy n
quadrantectomia
surgery

quadratic adj
quadratico quadratica
of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c

quadratic equation n
equazione di secondo grado equazione quadratica
second-degree equation

quadratic form n
forma quadratica
homogeneous polynomial of degree 2

quadrature amplitude modulation n
modulazione di ampiezza in quadratura
method of sending information

quadraturism n
quadraturismo
genre of painting

quadric n
quadrica
surface whose shape is defined in terms of a quadratic equation

quadriceps n
quadricipite
a muscle having four heads, especially the large extensor at the front of the thigh.

quadricipital adj
quadricipitale
Of or pertaining to the quadriceps.

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ n
quadriga
Roman racing chariot and team of four horses
team of four horses, or other animals

quadrigatus n
quadrigato
medium-sized silver coin minted by the Roman Republic

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ adj
quadrilatero
having four sides

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ n
quadrilatero quadrangolo
polygon having four sides

quadrille n
quadriglia
dance

quadrinomial adj
quadrinomiale
consisting of four names or parts

quadrinomial n
quadrinomio
expression

quadripartite adj
quadripartito
divided into four parts

quadripartition n
quadripartizione
division into four parts

quadripolar adj
quadripolare
having four poles

quadripole n
quadripolo
electrical circuit with two pairs of external terminals

quadrireme n
quadrireme
galley with four banks of oars

quadruplane n
quadriplano
An airplane with four superposed main supporting surfaces

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ adj
quadruplice quadruplo
being four times as long, as big or as many of something

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ v
quadruplicare
to multiply by four

quadrupolar adj
quadrupolare
pertaining to a quadrupole

quadrupole n
quadrupolo

quaestor /ˈkwistɚ/ /ˈkwiːstə/ n
questore
Ancient Roman official

quaff /kwɑf/ /kwɒf/ v
sbevazzare

quaffle n
Pluffa pluffa
ball used in Quidditch

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
pantano ginepraio
pantano
swampy ground

quail /ˈkweɪl/ n
quaglia
any of several small game birds

quaint /kweɪnt/ adj
inappropriato vano
incongruous, inappropriate or illogical
curioso bizzarro
interestingly strange
caratteristico pittoresco
old-fashioned charm

quaintrelle /kweinˈtɹɛl/ n
edonista epicurea
woman who is focused on style and leisurely pastimes

quake /kweɪk/ v
tremare
tremble or shake

qualitative /ˈkwɑl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ adj
qualitativo
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound

qualitatively adv
qualitativamente
in a qualitative manner

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ adj
qualità pregiato
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ n
qualità
level of excellence
differentiating property or attribute
archaic: social position

quality of life n
qualità di vita
general well-being of individuals and societies

qualm /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ n
scrupolo
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule
apprensione dubbio paura
sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc.

quandary /ˈkwɑːn.dəɹɪ/ n
dilemma
a dilemma

quantify /ˈkwɑːn.tə.faɪ/ v
quantificare
to assign a quantity to

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ n
quantile
quantile in statistics

quantitative /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ adj
quantitativo

quantitative easing n
alleggerimento quantitativo
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ n
quantità grandezza
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement
quantità
indefinite amount of something
considerable measure or amount

quanton n
quantone
quantum entity

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑn.tʰəm] adj
quantistico quantico
involving quanta

quantum chromodynamics n
cromodinamica quantistica
quantum field theory

quantum dot n
punto quantistico
fluorescent nanoparticle

quantum entanglement n
correlazione quantistica entanglement quantistico
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum gravity n
gravità quantistica
branch of theoretical physics

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
salto quantico
electron's state of change

quantum mechanics n
meccanica quantistica
branch of physics

quantum number n
numero quantico
number that specifies the state of a quantum mechanical system

quantum physics n
fisica quantistica meccanica quantistica
quantum mechanics

quantum well n
buca di potenziale
potential well that confines particles

quaquaversal /kweɪkwəˈvɜːsəl/ adj
periclinale
going off in all directions at once towards a center

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ n
quarantena
sanitary measure isolating infected people
any rigorous measure of isolation

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ v
mettere in quarantena
to retain in obligatory isolation or separation as a sanitary prevention

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
quark
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter

quarkonium n
quarkonio
meson

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
bega contesa lite
bisticcio litigio battibecco diatriba diverbio lite
verbal dispute or heated argument
quadrello
square-headed arrow for a crossbow

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
bisticciare discutere litigare
to contend, argue strongly, squabble
incriminare
to find fault

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ n
cava di pietra cava
site for mining stone
preda
animal which is hunted
object of search or pursuit

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ /ˈkoː.tɘ/ n
moneta di venticinque centesimi
coin worth 25 cents
quarto
one of four equal parts
trimestre
period of three months
quartiere
section of a town

quarter light n
deflettore
side window

quarterdeck n
cassero
aft part of the upper deck

quarterly adj
inquartato
divided into four parts crosswise
trimestrale
occurring once every quarter year

quarterly adv
trimestralmente
once every quarter year

quartet n
quartetto
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
music composition in four parts
group of four

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ n
quartile
any of the three points

quartz /kwɔɹts/ /kwɔːts/ n
quarzo
mineral

quartzite /ˈkwɔɹtˌsaɪt/ /ˈkwɔːtˌsaɪt/ n
quarzite
metamorphic rock

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
quasar
An extragalactic object

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ v
cassare
to defeat forcibly

quasi /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ /ˈkwɑ.zi/ adj
quasi
showing likeness

quasicrystalline adj
quasicristallino

quaternary /kwəˈtɜːnəɹi/ /ˈkwɑːtɚˌnɛəɹi/ /ˈkwɔːtən(ə)ɹi/ adj
quaternario
of fourth rank or order

quaternion /kwəˈtəːni.ən/ n
quaternione
a four-dimensional hypercomplex number

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
quartina
a stanza of four lines

quatrefoil n
quattrofoglie
shape

quattuorvirate n
quadrumvirato
group of four men

quaver n
croma
(music) an eighth note

quay /keɪ/ /ki/ /kiː/ n
banchina
structure for loading and unloading vessels

qubit /ˈkjubɪt/ /ˈkjuːbɪt/ n
qubit
quantum bit

quebracho /kɪˈbɹɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ n
quebracho
South American tree with hard, tannin-rich wood

queen /kwiːn/ n
gatta
adult female cat
regina donna
chess piece
playing card
regina
female monarch
wife of a king
ape regina regina
reproductive female animal in a hive
checca
slang: male homosexual

queen /kwiːn/ v
incoronare
to make a queen

queen bee n
ape regina
reproductive female bee

queen consort n
regina consorte
wife of a reigning king

queen mother n
regina madre
widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch

queen of clubs n
donna di fiori regina di fiori
playing card

queen of diamonds n
regina di quadri donna di quadri
playing card

queen of hearts n
regina di cuori donna di cuori
playing card

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ n
donna di picche regina di picche
playing card

queens n
regine
pair of queens

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
checca finocchio frocio omosessuale
slang: homosexual
un po' male
slightly unwell
strano bizzarro
weird, odd, different

quell /kwɛl/ n
reprimere sedare
transitive: to subdue, put down

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
temperare
to cool rapidly by immersion
estinguere
to extinguish or put out
abbeverare appagare estinguere
to satisfy thirst

quenching /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/ n
tempra
rapid cooling of hot metal object

quercetin n
quercetina
flavonol

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
macinatoio a mano
mill

querulous /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/ adj
lamentoso petulante piagnucoloso querulo
often complaining

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
domanda quesito interrogare
question or inquiry

quest /kwɛst/ n
ricerca
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
domanda
sentence, phrase or word
doubt or challenge
questione domanda
subject or topic

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ v
chiedere
ask questions of
mettere in dubbio interrogarsi
raise doubts about

question mark n
punto interrogativo punto di domanda
punctuation

questionnaire /ˌk(w)estʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛ͡ɹ/ n
questionario
form containing a list of questions

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
coda
data structure
fila coda
line of people
fila
waiting list

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
mettere in fila
arrange into a queue
fare la coda fare la fila mettersi in fila
put oneself at the end of a queue

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ n
cavillo
a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
cavillare
to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

quick /kwɪk/ adj
rapido svelto
lesto svelto
lively, witty
rapido
moving with speed

quick as a flash adv
a rotta di collo fulmineamente in un baleno in un battibaleno in un lampo
extremely quickly

quick-witted adj
acuto lesto d'ingegno perspicace sagace sveglio svelto
mentally keen

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
sveltina
brief sexual encounter
cosa veloce
something made or done swiftly

quicklime n
calce viva
calcium oxide

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
rapidamente
rapidly, fast

quickness n
rapidità
rapidity of movement or activity

quicksand n
sabbie mobili
type of sand

quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.pɹoʊˈkwoʊ/ /ˌkwɪd.pɹəʊˈkwəʊ/ n
do ut des
qui pro quo quiproquò
something understood as another

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj
calmo
having little motion
quieto taciturno
not talking
silenzioso quieto
with little sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ n
pace tranquillità
absence of movement
silenzio
absence of sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
calmare placare
to cause someone to become quiet

quietism n
quietismo
form of mysticism

quietistic /kwaɪəˈtɪstɪk/ adj
quietistico
related to quietism

quill /kwɪl/ n
penna
any pen
calamo
lower shaft of a feather
aculeo
needle-like structure that grows on the skin
calamo penna d'oca
pen made of feather

quilt /kwɪlt/ n
trapunta
bed covering

quilt /kwɪlt/ v
imbottire trapuntare
to construct a quilt

quilted adj
trapuntato
having the characteristics of a quilt

quince /kwɪns/ n
mela cotogna cotogna
fruit
cotogno melocotogno mela cotogna
tree

quince cheese n
cotognata
confection

quinceañera /ˌkɪnseɪ.ənˈjɛɹə/ n
festa dei quindici anni quinceañera
in Mexico, fifteenth birthday celebration for a young woman

quinidine n
chinidina
isomer of quinine

quinine /ˈkwɪniːn/ n
chinino
alkaloid used to treat malaria

quinoa /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːnwɑː/ n
quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa

quinoid adj
chinoide
having a structure based upon a quinone

quinone n
chinone
compound

quinoprotein n
chinoproteina
class of protein

quinquennial /kwɪŋˈkwɛ.ni.əl/ adj
quinquennale
that happens every five years

quinquennium n
lustro quinquennio quinquennalità
period of time five years long

quintal /ˈkwɪntəl/ n
quintale
one hundred kilograms

quinternion n
quinterno
five gathered sheets of paper folded in two

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ n
quintessenza
most perfect example of its type

quintessentialize v
quintessenziare
To make quintessential; to reduce to its essence.

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
quintetto
(music) a composition in five parts
(music) a group of five musicians
any group of five

quintillion numeral
trilione
a billion billion, 1018
quintilione
a million quadrillion, 1030

quintuple v
quintuplo
quintuplicare
multiply by five

quip /kwɪp/ n
battuta freddura frizzo
smart, sarcastic turn or jest

quirk /kwɜːk/ n
stranezza
idiosyncrasy

quit /kwɪt/ adj
smettere abbandonare
to give up, stop doing something
lasciare
to leave

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
proprio
to the greatest extent; completely

quite a few determiner
un bel po'
indefinite and somewhat large number

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ n
faretra
arrow container

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ v
fremere
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ adj
donchisciottesco
possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality

quiz /kwɪz/ n
quiz
competition in the answering of questions

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
come volevasi dimostrare

quodlibetic adj
quodlibetale
Relating to a quodlibet

quoll /ˈkwɒl/ n
dasiuro
carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
preventivo
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted
citazione
fragment of a human expression

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
virgolette
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ n
aliquota
a price set for a financial security or commodity
virgolette
a quotation mark
citazione
a statement attributed to someone else
preventivo
a summary of work to be done with a set price

quote unquote adj
tra virgolette
Emphasize the following word or phrase for irony

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ adj
quotidiano
daily

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ n
ferialità
quotidian, daily things

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
quoziente
number resulting from division
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities

quotient group n
gruppo quoziente
group obtained from a larger group by aggregating elements

r /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɔɹ/ /ɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ v
6
text messaging: are

rRNA n
rRNA
ribosomal RNA

rabbet /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
addentellato
channel, groove of recess in e.g. wood

rabbet /ˈɹæbɪt/ v
addentellare
cut a rabbet

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
rabbino rabbina
Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
lapin
fur
coniglio
mammal
lepre
pacesetter

rabbit hutch n
conigliera
a cage in which rabbits are kept

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
gentaglia
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people

rabid /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
arrabbiato rabbioso
affected with rabies
arrabbiato
furious; raging; extremely violent
of or pertaining to rabies, or hydrophobia
very extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical in opinion; excessively zealous

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biz/ n
rabbia
viral disease

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
orsetto lavatore procione
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor

race /ɹeɪs/ n
corsa gara
contest
razza
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of common, physical characteristics
one of the categories from the many subcategorizations of the human species
a breed or strain of domesticated animal

race /ɹeɪs/ v
correre
to move or drive at high speed
to take part in a race

race against time n
corsa contro il tempo
situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline

race baiting n
tormento razziale
using racially derisive communication to anger, intimidate, or coerce

racehorse n
cavallo da corsa
a horse that competes in races

raceme /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
grappolo racemo racimolo raspo
type of inflorescence

racemic adj
racemico
containing equal amounts of D- and L-stereoisomers

racemic acid n
acido racemico
an equal mixture of the d- and l- forms of tartaric acid found in grape juice; the isomers can be separated via crystallization

racemose /ˈɹæsəməʊz/ adj
racemoso
botany: having flowers arranged along a single central axis

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ n
autodromo campo da corse ippodromo pista automobilistica
a course over which races are run

racewalking n
marcia
sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible

rachitic /ɹəˈkɪtɪk/ adj
rachitico
of, relating to, or affected by rickets
resembling or suggesting the condition of one suffering from rickets

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
razziale
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racially adv
razzialmente
relating to race

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
razzismo
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ adj
razzista razzistico
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ n
razzista
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
rastrelliera
series of shelves
eculeo
torture device

rack one's brain v
arrovellarsi lambiccarsi il cervello scervellarsi spremersi le meningi
struggle to think of something

rack railway n
ferrovia a cremagliera
railway that uses a rack and pinion mechanism

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
racchetta
implement

racketeer n
criminale malavitoso
criminal

racquet /ˈɹækɪt/ n
racchetta
an implement with a handle used to hit a ball

radar /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
radar radiotelemetro
method of detecting distant objects

radar meteorology n
radarmeteorologia
application of radar to the study of the atmosphere, and to the observation and prediction of weather

radian n
radiante
unit

radiance /ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ n
radianza
the quality of being radiant, shining, bright or splendid

radiant /ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/ adj
radiante
radiating light and/or heat

radiate /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
irradiare
to extend from a center

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
radiazione irraggiamento
radiazione
radioactive energy
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface
process of radiating waves or particles

radiative adj
radiativo
related to radiation

radiator /ˈɹeɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ/ n
radiatore
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air
radiatore calorifero termosifone
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ adj
fondamentale radicale
radicalico
chemistry: involving free radicals
radicale
linguistics: pertaining to the root of a word
pertaining to the root (of a plant)
favouring fundamental change
irrazionale
mathematics: involving roots

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ n
radice
arithmetic: root (of a number or quantity)
radicale
person with radical opinions
historical: early 20th-century France
linguistics: portion of a character that provides an indication of its meaning
organic chemistry: free radical
chemistry: group of atoms that take part in reactions as a single unit
historical: 19th-century England
linguistics: any one of the set of consonants that make up a root
number theory: product of the distinct prime factors of a given positive integer
ring theory: ideal of elements of a ring sharing a certain given property
ring theory: intersection of maximal submodules of a module
ring theory: intersection of prime ideals containing a given ideal

radicalization n
radicalizzazzione
the process or result of radicalizing

radicalize v
radicalizzare
(transitive) to make radical

radicate v
radicare
to plant or establish firmly

radicicolous adj
radicicolo
living in or on roots

radicular adj
radicolare
pertaining to a root or to a radicle

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
radio
receiver
technology
transmitter

radio altimeter n
radioaltimetro

radio astronomy n
radioastronomia
branch of astronomy

radio control n
radiocomando
use of radio signals to remotely control a device

radio direction finder n
radiogoniometro

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
radiodramma
acoustic performance

radio signal n
radiosegnale
signal transmitted / received by radio

radio sounding n
radiosondaggio
investigation of the upper atmosphere by use of a radiosonde

radio telescope n
radiotelescopio
astronomical device

radio wave n
radioonda
electromagnetic radiation

radio-controlled adj
radiocomandato radiocontrollato
controlled remotely using radio signals

radioactivation n
radioattivazione

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
radioattivo
exhibiting radioactivity

radioactive fallout n
fallout nucleare
material from a radioactive plume

radioactivity n
radioattività
emission of ionizing radiation
radiation emitted

radioanalysis n
radioanalisi
radiochemical analysis

radioanalytical adj
radioanalitico
pertaining to radioanalysis

radiocarbonic adj
radiocarbonico

radiodiagnosis n
radiodiagnosi
diagnosis by X-ray

radiodiagnostics n
radiodiagnostica
diagnostics by means of X-rays or radiochemical tracers

radioelectric adj
radioelettrico
of or pertaining to the transmission of power via electromagnetic waves

radioelement n
radioelemento
element whose currently known isotopes are all radioactive

radiogram n
radiofonografo
device combining radio and gramophone

radiograph n
radiografia
image produced by radiation

radioisotope n
radioisotopo
a radioactive isotope of an element

radiolarian n
radiolario
marine protozoa

radiologist /ˌɹeɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
radiologista radiologisto
practitioner of radiology

radiology n
radiologia
the use of radiation in diagnosis

radiolysis n
radiolisi
dissociation due to radiation

radiomarker n
radiomarcatore
radio transmitter for aircraft

radiometer n
radiometro
device that measures radiant energy

radionuclide n
radionuclide
radioactive nuclide

radiopharmaceutical n
radiofarmaco
radioactive substance used as a pharmaceutical

radiopharmacy n
radiofarmacia

radiosonde n
radiosonda radiosondaggio
balloon radio

radiotelephony n
radiotelefonia
the transmission of sound using modulated radio waves rather than wires

radiotherapeutic adj
radioterapeutico
pertaining to radiotherapy

radiotherapy n
radioterapia
therapeutic use of radiation

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ n
ravanello
edible root
plant

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ n
radio
chemical element with an atomic number of 88

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ n
radio
bone (human)
raggio
length of this line segment
line segment

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radon rado
chemical element

raffia n
rafia
fibrous material

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ n
estrazione estrazione a premi estrazione del lotto lotteria
drawing

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
zattera
flat, floating structure
gommone
inflatable floating craft
moltitudine
large but unspecified number of something

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
travetto travicello passafuori puntone trave
one of a series of sloped beams

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
cencio straccio
piece of cloth

rag doll n
bamboccio bambola di pezza pigotta
a doll made from cloth and rags

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ n
rabbia furia
a violent anger

ragged /ɹæɡd/ /ˈɹæɡɪd/ adj
frastagliato
broken with rough edges
stridente
harsh and disagreeable to the ear
a brandelli logoro stracciato
rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken
cencioso straccione vestito di stracci
wearing tattered clothes

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ n
stufato
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

ragpicker n
cenciaio cenciaiolo rigattiere robivecchi straccivendolo
poor person

rags to riches n
dalle stalle alle stelle
in a biographical context, from poverty to exceptional wealth

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
attacco incursione irruzione rapina razzia
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

raider /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
bandito
one who engages in a raid

rail /ɹeɪl/ n
parapetto balaustra corrimano grata inferriata ringhiera
horizontal bar; railing
asta divisoria barra divisorio
horizontal piece of wood in a door or window
battagliola
lengthwise edges of a surfboard
rotaia
metal bar
rallo porciglione
small bird in the family Rallidae

rail /ɹeɪl/ v
inveire lamentarsi recriminare
to complain

rail transport n
trasporto ferroviario
transport

railcar n
automotrice
self-propelled railroad vehicle

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ n
ferrovia

railroad car n
bisarca carrozza vagone
railroad vehicle

railroad tie n
traversa
piece supporting the rails of a railroad

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
ferrovia binario strada ferrata rotaia
track, consisting of parallel rails
ferrovia
transport system using these rails

railway station n
stazione ferroviaria stazione
place where trains stop

railwayman n
ferroviere
man who works on a railway

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
pioggia
condensed water from a cloud
an instance of particles falling
any matter falling

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
piovere pioggia
of rain: to fall from the sky

rain cats and dogs v
piovere a catinelle diluviare piovere come Dio la manda scrosciare
to rain very heavily

rain cloud n
nembo nube nuvola
cloud from which rain is falling

rain gauge n
pluviometro
device to measure rainfall

rain on someone's parade v
mettere i bastoni tra le ruote rompere le uova nel paniere
to disappoint or discourage someone

rain or shine adv
col bello o il cattivo tempo
regardless of the circumstances

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
arcobaleno iride
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow trout n
trota arcobaleno trota iridea trota salmonata
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
impermeabile
waterproof coat

rainfall n
acquazzone rovescio
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest n
foresta pluviale
type of forest

rainproof adj
impermeabile
waterproof

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ n
bastone della pioggia
rainstick

rainstorm n
temporale
storm characterized by substantial rainfall

rainwater n
acqua piovana
water sourced from rain

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
piovoso pluviale
abounding with rain

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
alzare levare
to cause to rise

raise the bar v
alzare l'asticella alzare le aspettative elevare la sfida
to raise standards

raisin /ˈɹeɪzn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
uvetta uva passa uva secca
dried grape

raison d'être /ʁɛzɔ̃ d‿ɛːtʁ̥/ /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
ragione d'esistere
Reason for existence

rajah /ˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
ragià
Hindu prince

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
mucchio
Ireland: a lot, plenty
rastrello
garden tool
convoglio
rail transport: set of vehicles
bordo spiovente
roofing: sloped edge
buono a nulla dissoluto scapestrato sciagurato
A fashionable man of immoral habits

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
ispezionare rastrellare
search thoroughly
mitragliare
spray with gunfire
rastrellare
use a rake on

rakija /ˈɹɑːkɪə/ n
rakia
strong alcoholic drink

rales /ɹeɪɫs/ /ɹɑːls/ n
rantolo
symptom

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ n
manifestazione raduno
demonstration

ram /ɹæm/ n
ariete montone
male sheep
maglio maglio idraulico
piston powered by hydraulic pressure
ariete sperone
warship that sinks other ships by ramming them

ram /ɹæm/ v
speronare
intentionally collide with (a ship)

rambade n
rambata
nautical

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ n
sproloquio
meandering talk

ramen /ɹɑːmən/ n
ramen
soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese style)

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ramificazione
consequence or development complicating a problem
branching process

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ n
follia furia raptus
a course of violent, frenzied action

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
rampante
heraldry
sfrenata sfrenato
unrestrained

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ n
cinta cinto muro recinto
defensive ridge of earth
baluardo
defensive structure; bulwark

ramrod n
bacchetta
device used with early firearms

ramshackle /ˈɹæmˌʃæk.əl/ adj
cadente diroccante malandato pericolante sgangherato traballante
in disrepair or disorder

ramsons n
aglio orsino
Allium ursinum

ranch /ɹæntʃ/ n
ranch
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ adj
rancido
being rank in taste or smell

rancidness n
rancidezza rancidità

rancorous /ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ adj
rancoroso
full of rancor

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
casuale fortuito
all outcomes being unpredictable

random /ˈɹændəm/ n
estraneo nullità sconosciuto
unimportant person

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
casualizzare randomizzare
arrange randomly; to make random

range /ɹeɪndʒ/ n
poligono di tiro
area for practicing shooting
distesa prateria
area of open, often unfenced, grazing land
portata campo distanza raggio
distance to the object
ambiente naturale habitat
ecology: area where a species is found
fornello piano cottura stufa a legna
large stove with many hotplates
catena
line of mountains, buildings etc.
immagine
math: set of values of a function
estensione gamma registro
music: scale of tones
gamma assortimento varietà
selection, array
campo di variazione
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation

rangefinder n
telemetro
instrument

ranger /ˈɹeɪndʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
guardia forestale
Park ranger

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
puzzolente
having a very strong and bad odor
repellente ripugnante
highly offensive; disgusting

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
fila schiera
traversa
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
grado gregario rango truppa
hierarchical level in an organization
rango
maximal number of linearly independent columns (or rows) of a matrix
rango ceto condizione sociale
position based on a shared property

rank and file n
militare milite soldato
enlisted soldiers
bassa forza
non-leaders

rankness n
rancidezza
the property of being rank

ransack v
saccheggiare
to loot or pillage
rovistare
to make a thorough search or examination for plunder

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
riscatto
money paid for the freeing of a hostage

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ v
pagare il riscatto
to pay a price to set someone free

ransomer n
riscattatore
person who pays a ransom

rant /ɹænt/ n
declamazione
criticism
farneticamento
incoherent and emotional articulation

rant /ɹænt/ v
declamare sciorinare
to criticise by ranting
farneticare parlare a vanvera strepitare
to speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
rapace
which subsists off live prey

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
stupro
act of forcing sexual activity

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
stuprare violentare violare
force sexual intercourse

rape culture n
cultura dello stupro
rape culture

rapeseed n
ravizzone
colza
rapeseed plant

rapeseed oil n
olio di colza
vegetable oil

raphe /ˈɹeɪfi/ n
rafe
ridge or seam on a structure

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
rapido
Very swift or quick

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
rapida cataratta
section of river

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ n
rapidità
speed, swiftness

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
stocco
slender straight sharply pointed sword

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
stupratore stupratrice
someone who rapes someone else

rapprochement /ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃmɒ̃/ n
ravvicinamento riavvicinamento
reestablishment of cordial relations

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæptʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
estasi rapimento
gathering up of believers in end times

rare /ɹɛə/ /ɹɛəɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] adj
raro
very uncommon
al sangue
cooked very lightly

rarely /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
raramente
not occurring at a regular interval

rarity /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
scarsità
measure of the scarcity of an object
rarità
rare object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
briccone canaglia manigoldo
cheeky person

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
affrettato frettoloso imprudente impulsivo precipitoso
hasty

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
eruzione cutanea sfogo cutaneo
of skin

rashly adv
ardimentosamente arrischiatamente avventatamente azzardatamente azzardosamente inconsultamente
in a rash manner

rasp n
raspa scuffina
coarse file

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ n
lampone
fruit
plant
colour
pernacchia
noise imitative of a fart

rat /ɹæt/ n
ratto topo sorcio
rodent
delatore pentito spia traditore
traitor

rat /ɹæt/ v
cantare fare la spia spifferare

rat out v
denunciare
to inform authorities (about someone)

rat poison n
topicida ratticida
poison for killing rats etc.

rat race n
competizione sfrenata corsa al successo corsa sfrenata
activity which is hectic, tedious, and congested with participants

ratafia n
ratafià
liqueur

ratchet /ˈɹætʃɪt/ n
arpionismo ruota a cricchetto
mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel and pawl
cricchetto nottolino
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel
chiave a cricchetto
ratchet wrench

ratchet /ˈɹætʃɪt/ v
funzionare grazie ad un arpionismo
intransitive
munire di arpionismo
transitive

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
proporzione
tasso
proportional relationship between amounts

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
classificare
assign a particular rank or level

rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
meglio
piuttosto preferibilmente
preferably
piuttosto abbastanza
somewhat, fairly

rather than conjunction
anziché
to indicate that the following alternative is less preferred

rather than preposition
anziché
instead of, in preference to

ratification n
ratifica
act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified
formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc

ratify /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificare
give formal consent to

rating /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ n
punteggio valutazione
mark that refers to the ability of something

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ n
ragione rapporto
number representing comparison

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ n
annonario razione
portion allocated

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
razionale
arithmetic: of a number
reasonable; not absurd
capable of reasoning
arithmetic: of an algebraic expression

rational number n
numero razionale
quotient of integers

rationale /ɹæ.ʃəˈnæl/ /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/ n
razionale
liturgical vestment

rationalism n
razionalismo
philosophical theory

rationalistically adv
razionalisticamente
in a rationalistic manner

rattan /ɹəˈtæn/ n
rattan
climbing palm

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ n
sonaglio
baby’s toy

rattlesnake n
crotalo serpente a sonagli
venomous snake

rattletrap n
carcassa
unreliable mechanical device

raucous /ˈɹɑkəs/ /ˈɹɔkəs/ /ˈɹɔːkəs/ adj
chiassoso rumoroso
disorderly and boisterous
rauco roco
harsh and rough-sounding

ravage /ˈɹævɪdʒ/ n
devastazione
depredation or devastation

ravage /ˈɹævɪdʒ/ v
distruggere devastare
to devastate or destroy something

rave /ɹeɪv/ n
baldoria orgia rave
dance party
critica entusiasta elogio
enthusiastic review

rave /ɹeɪv/ v
delirare farneticare
to speak or write incoherently

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ /ˈɹævən/ adj
corvino
of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
corvo imperiale corvo
bird

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
affamato famelico
very hungry

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ /ˈɹævɪn/ n
gola burrone calanco canalone forra
a deep narrow valley

ravioli n
casoncello raviolo
pasta

raviolo n
raviolo casoncello
parcel of pasta

ravish /ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ v
rapire
seize and carry away by violence; snatch by force

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
aperta
chafed, exposed of a wound
afono grossolana grossolano roco rozzo
crude in quality
vergine
inexperienced
bruto a casaccio arraffazzonato inconcludente
of data, statistics etc: uncorrected, without analysis
afoso gelido umido
of weather: unpleasantly damp or cold
crudo
uncooked
grezzo naturale non raffinatato
untreated

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adv
senza preservativo senza protezione
without a condom

raw material n
materia prima
material in its unprocessed, natural state
input to an installation which processes it

rawhide /ˈɹɔhaɪd/ /ˈɹɔːhaɪd/ n
cuoio greggio
untanned hide

rax /ɹæks/ v
stiracchiarsi stirarsi
to stretch after sleep
tendere
to stretch, reach out, hand

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
raggio filo
beam of light or radiation
raggio
colloquial: tiny amount
raggio semiretta
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point
razza
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail

raze /ɹeɪz/ v
abbattere demolire
to demolish
radere al suolo
to scrape as if with a razor

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ n
rasoio
shaving knife
shaving instrument

razor clam n
cannolicchio cappalunga
a clam with a long curved shell resembling a straight razor

razor strop n
affilarasoio coramella
leather strop for whetting a razor

razor wire n
nastro spinato
a form of security wire

re- /ɹiː/ prefix
re- ri-
again

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
rivalutare
evaluate again

re-examination n
riesame
a second or subsequent examination

re-formation n
riformazione
subsequent coming together

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
ricollocare rimettere
to lay again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
tratto
extended portion of land or water

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
raggiungere giungere
raggiungere avvicinare contattare
to arrive at by effort
raggiungere allungare stendere
to deliver by stretching out, to hand over
allungare stendere
to extend, to thrust out
prendere
to hit with an arrow, a bullet etc.
raggiungere
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch

reach out v
protendersi
to extend one's hand

reachable adj
accessibile raggiungibile
within easy reach

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
reazione
action in response to an event
chemical transformation

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
codina codino
opposed to change

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
codina codino reazionario
such a person

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
reagente reattivo
a chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance
reattore nucleare reattore
a device which uses atomic energy to produce heat

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
ricevere
be able to hear (in a radio communication)
leggere
look at and interpret letters or other information
have the ability to read text or other information
leggersi
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way
leggere leggere ad alta voce
speak aloud words or other information that is written

read between the lines v
leggere fra le righe leggere tra le righe
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

read someone the riot act v
dare una lavata di capo rimproverare
scold or berate

read-only memory n
memoria ROM memoria a sola lettura
memory chip that stores values but doesn't allow updates

readable /ˈɹiːdəbl̩/ adj
leggibile

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
lettore lettrice
person who reads a publication

reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ n
lettura interpretazione
occasion in which material is read aloud
interpretare interpretazione
process of interpreting a symbol
lettura
process of interpreting written language
value indicated by a measuring device

reading glasses n
occhiali da lettura occhiali per leggere
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia

readjust v
riadattare riambientarsi
to adjust again

readmission n
riammissione
a second or subsequent admission

readmit v
riammettere
to admit again

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ adj
pronto
not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception
pronto preparato
prepared for immediate action or use

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ v
preparare
to make prepared for action

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.dʒɛnt/ n
reagente reattivo
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
vero
absolute, complete, utter
that has physical existence
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake
vero reale
true, genuine, not merely nominal

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
bene immobile
property that cannot easily be moved

real number n
numero reale
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers

real tennis n
jeu de paume pallacorda racchetta trincotto
racket sport

real-valued adj
a valori reali
function having only real values

realgar n
realgar
mineral

realignment /ˌɹiːjəˈlaɪnmənt/ n
riallineamento
act of realigning

realism /ɹi.əlɪzm/ n
realismo
concern for fact or reality

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
realistico

reality /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
realtà
state of being actual or real
entirety of all that is real
a real entity, event etc.
an individual observer's subjective perception

reality principle n
principio di realtà
mechanism which guides a person in coping with the real world

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
rendersi conto accorgersi
to become aware of
liquidare
to convert any kind of property into money
realizzare fruttare
to convert into actual money
realizzare
to make real

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ adv
veramente davvero
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much
actually

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ interjection
veramente davvero
davvero! veramente!
indicating affirmation, agreement
dai? davvero? ma dai? veramente?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
reame regno dominio sfera
sphere or influence
regno reame
territory or state

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ n
Realpolitik
pragmatic international government policy

realtime /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
in tempo reale
computer term

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ n
agente immobiliare
dealer in real estate

ream /ɹiːm/ n
risma
bundle of paper

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
spremiagrumi
cooking appliance
scovolino scovolo
pipe tool
alesatore perforatore punta di trapano trapano
tool for boring

reap /ɹiːp/ n
balla covone fascina
bundle of grain

reap /ɹiːp/ v
maturare raccogliere
To receive as a reward
falciare mietere
to cut with a sickle

reap what one sows v
si raccoglie ciò che si semina
receive justice

reaper n
mietitore vendemmiatore
one who reaps

reappointment n
reincarico riconferma
an act of reappointing

reapposition n
riapposizione
second apposition

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
posteriore retro
being behind, or in the hindmost part

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
posteriore
the back or hindmost part
retroguardia
the part of an army or fleet which comes last
didietro posteriore retro
the posterior, butt(ocks)- only terms with directional notion

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ v
crescere
to breed and raise
to bring up to maturity
innalzare
to lift spiritually
elevare sollevare
to lift, raise etc. physically
sollevarsi
to rise on the hind legs
edificare
to set up, construct

rear admiral n
contrammiraglio
naval officer below the rank of vice admiral

rear admiral (lower half) n
commodoro
equivalent grade in other navies

rear admiral (upper half) n
contrammiraglio
equivalent grade in other navies

rear window n
lunotto
window at the back of a car

rear-view mirror n
retrovisore specchietto retrovisore
mirror inside a vehicle giving view of the traffic behind

rearrange v
riarrangiare ricombinare
to change the order or arrangement

rearrangement n
riarrangiamento
chemistry: rearrangement reaction

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
ragione causa motivo
ragione
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking
something reasonable
pretesa scusa
excuse, explanation: thought or consideration offered in support of a determination
ragione motivo
motive for an action or determination
ragione causa perché
that which causes: a cause

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
ragionare
to converse; to compare opinions
to deduce by being rational
argomentare ragionare
to perform a process of deduction or of induction

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ adj
moderato
inexpensive
ragionevole
just; fair; agreeable to reason

reasonably /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ adv
giustamente
fairly
ragionevolmente
in accordance with reason
not extremely

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
ragionamento
deduction of inferences or interpretations

reassemble v
riaggregarsi rimontare
to assemble again

reassert v
riconfermare
to assert again

reassure /ɹiəˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ /ɹiəˈʃʊɹ/ v
rassicurare tranquillizzare
to assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt

reassuring /ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
rassicurante tranquillizzante tranquillizzato
that reassures; causing comfort or confidence

rebec /ˈɹiːbɛk/ n
ribeca
stringed instrument

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
ribelle
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ v
ribellarsi
to resist or become defiant towards

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛli.ən/ n
ribellione
armed resistance
defiance

rebelliousness n
ribellismo
the state of being rebellious

rebind /ˈɹibaɪnd/ v
rifasciare
to bind again

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ n
rinascita

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ n
riavvio
instance of rebooting

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
reiniziare
To execute a computer's boot process and reload the operating system

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ /ˈɹibɑʊnd/ v
rimbalzare
To bound or spring back from a force

rebud v
rigermogliare
to send forth a second group of buds

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
ricusa ricusazione rifiuto rigetto ripulsa
refusal

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ v
reclinare respingere ricusare rifiutare ripudiare
refuse

rebuild /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
ricostruire
to build again

rebuilder n
ricostruttore
one who, or that which, rebuilds

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ n
ammonimento disappunto rampogna reprimenda richiamo rimbrotto
harsh criticism

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ v
rimproverare riprendere richiamare ammonire rimbrottare esprimere il proprio disappunto
to criticise harshly; to reprove

rebus /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
rebus
puzzle

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
confutare
deny the truth of something

rebuy /ɹiːˈbaɪ/ v
ricomprare
to buy again

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
ricalcitrante

recalibrate v
ricalibrare
calibrate again

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ v
revocare richiamare ritirare
to call (someone) back to a specific place, station
richiamare ritirare
to order the return of (faulty product)
ricordare rammentare riportare alla memoria
to remember, recollect

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
ricapitolare

recede /ɹɨˈsiːd/ v
recedere
move back, move away

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
reception ricezione
act of receiving
incasso
amount received
ricetta
obsolete: recipe
ricevuta quietanza scontrino
written acknowledgement

receivable adj
ricavabile ricevibile
capable of being received

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
ricevere
take possession of
take what is offered, accept from another

receiver /ɹəˈsivɚ/ /ɹəˈsiːvə/ n
cornetta
electronic device
ricettatore
person who accepts stolen goods

receivership n
sequestro
trusteeship in bankruptcy

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
recente
having happened a short while ago

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
recentemente ultimamente di recente
in the recent past

recentralization n
ricentralizzazione
the action of recentralizing

recentralize v
ricentralizzare
to centralize again

receptacle /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
ricettacolo
botany: part of flower
recettaculo ricettaculo
container

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
ricevimento accoglienza
act of receiving
social engagement
ricezione accoglienza
electronics: act or ability to receive signals
ricezione reception
front desk
accoglienza
reaction

receptiveness n
ricettività

receptivity n
ricettività
the state of being receptive

receptor /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ /ɹʷɪˈsɛp.tɚ/ n
recettore
a protein on a cell wall that responds to sensory stimuli
any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli

recess /ˈɹiː.sɛs/ n
ferie pausa
break, pause or vacation
incavo
inset, hole, space or opening
ricreazione
time of play

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
recessione
a period of reduced economic activity

rechew v
rimasticare
chew again
go over again

recidivism n
recidiva recidività
committing new offenses after being punished for a crime

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ n
recidivo
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits

recidivous /ɹɪˈsɪd.ɪ.vəs/ adj
recidivo
prone to relapse into immoral or antisocial behavior
recurring

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
ricetta
instructions for making or preparing food dishes

reciprocally adv
reciprocamente vicendevolmente
in a reciprocal manner

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
reciprocare
to mutually give and take something; to interchange

recital n
considerando
a formal explanation of the reasons on which the transaction is founded

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ n
recitativo
dialogue in an opera etc.

reciter n
declamatore
one who recites

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ adj
avventato
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash
spericolato
indifferent to danger or the consequences

reclaim /ɹɪˈkleɪm/ v
reclamare
to repossess

reclassification n
riclassificazione
act of reclassifying

reclosure n
richiusura
the act of closing again

recognise /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ v
riconoscere
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognize /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ v
riconoscere
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
riconosciuto riconosciuta
notable, distinguished, honored

recoil n
rinculo
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil v
rinculare
to jerk back, to kick back as a firearm
ritrarsi
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment

recombination n
ricombinazione
in genetics
Combination a second or subsequent time.
in chemistry

recombine v
ricombinare
combine again
genetics

recommence v
ricominciare
to begin again

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
raccomandare
to commend to the favorable notice of another

recommendable adj
raccomandabile
capable of being recommended

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
raccomandazione
act of recommending
that which is recommended

reconcile /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
quadrare
to make the net difference in credits and debits of a financial account agree with the balance
conciliare quagliare riconciliare
to make things compatible or consistent
rappacificare riconciliare conciliare riunire
to restore a friendly relationship

reconciliation /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ n
riconciliazione
accounting process
ravvicinamento
reestablishment of friendly relations

recondite /ˈɹɛk(ə)nˌdaɪt/ /ˈɹɛkənˌdaɪt/ adj
recondito
difficult to grasp or understand

reconfigure v
riconfigurare
arrange in a new configuration

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
ricognizione
act of gathering information

reconnect v
ricollegare ricongiungere riconnettere
connect again or differently

reconnection n
riconnessione ricongiungimento
connection of that which has been severed

reconsider v
riconsiderare
To consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconsideration n
riconsiderazione
the act of reconsidering or something reconsidered

reconstitute /ɹiˈkɑnstɪˌt(j)ut/ /ɹiːˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
ricostituire
to constitute again

reconstruction n
ricostruzione
something reconstructed or restored
act of restoring
attempt to understand

reconvene v
riconvenire
to resume something that has been convened and then paused

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ n
registrazione record
information put into a lasting physical medium
record primato
most extreme known value of some achievement
disco
phonograph record

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ v
registrare
make a record of
make an audio or video recording of

record label n
casa discografica etichetta discografica
record company

recordable adj
registrabile
able to be used to record something

recorder n
registratore
recording device
flauto flauto dolce
musical instrument

recording n
registrazione
reproduction stored in a permanent medium

recount n
racconto resoconto
narration, description

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
ritrovare
transitive: to get back, regain

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ n
recupero
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost
return to normal health
ricupero
return to former status

recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
ricreazione
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates

recreational adj
ludico
for, or relating to, for recreation

recrudescence /ˌɹikɹuˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹiːkɹuːˈdɛs(ə)ns/ n
recrudescenza
acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ n
arruolato recluta
newly enlisted soldier
reintegro rimpiazzo
supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reinforcement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ v
reclutare
To prompt to intervene in a body region
arruolare reclutare
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees
rigenerarsi rinnovare rinvigorire
to recuperate; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the like
ricreare rigenerare rinvigorire
to replenish, renew, or reinvigorate by fresh supplies

recruitment n
reclutamento
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

recrystallization n
ricristallizzazione

rectal adj
rettale
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle n
rettangolo
quadrilateral

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
rettificare
to convert alternating current into direct current
to correct or amend something

rectilinear adj
rettilineo
in a straight line

rectitude /ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/ n
rettitudine dirittura
rightness of principle or practice
straightness; state or quality of having a constant direction

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ n
parroco
cleric in charge of a parish
rettore
headmaster

rectorate n
rettorato
office of a rector

rectorrhagia n
rettorragia
rectal bleeding

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
retto
terminal part of the large intestine

recultivate /ɹɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/ v
ricoltivare
cultivate again

recumbent adj
disteso sdraiato supino
lying down

recumbent n
bicicletta reclinata
special type of bicycle

recurrent adj
ricorrente
recurring time after time

recursion n
ricorsività
in mathematics
the act of recurring

recursivity n
ricorsività
quality of being recursive

recusation n
ricusazione
recusal

recyclable adj
riciclabile
able to be recycled

recycle /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ v
riciclare
to break down and reuse component materials

recycling n
riciclaggio dei rifiuti riciclaggio
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ adj
rosso rubino
having red as its colour
rosso
of hair: orange-brown
left-wing, socialist or communist

red /ɹɛd/ n
rosso
colour
socialist, communist

red blood cell n
globulo rosso eritrocito emazia eritrocita
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates

red cabbage n
cavolo rosso
a variety of cabbage having red leaves

red card n
cartellino rosso
sports: card

red carpet n
tappeto rosso red carpet
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ n
ribes rosso
fruit

red deer n
cervo nobile
Cervus elaphus

red dwarf n
nana rossa
small star

red giant n
gigante rossa
large red star

red grouse n
pernice bianca scozzese lagopo
Lagopus lagopus scotica

red herring n
falsa pista specchietto per le allodole
misleading clue
aringa affumicata
smoke-cured herring

red kite n
nibbio reale
Milvus milvus

red panda n
panda minore panda rosso
Ailurus fulgens

red phalarope n
falaropo beccolargo
Phalaropus fulicarius

red poppy n
papavero
any red poppy

red rag to a bull n
alquanto provocatorio provocazione
something that will enrage another particular person

red wine n
vino rosso
red coloured wine

red-backed hawk n
poiana variabile
Buteo polyosoma

red-black tree n
RB-Albero
binary search tree

red-breasted merganser n
smergo minore
Mergus serrator

red-card v
espellere
show a player a red card

red-crested pochard n
fistione turco
Netta rufina

red-handed adj
con le mani nel sacco in flagranza
in the act of wrongdoing

red-light district n
quartiere a luci rossi
area of prostitution

red-necked buzzard n
poiana collorosso
Buteo auguralis

red-necked stint n
gambecchio collorosso
Calidris ruficollis

red-shouldered hawk n
poiana spallerosse
Buteo lineatus

red-tailed hawk n
falco coda rossa poiana della Giamaica
bird of prey

red-throated diver n
strolaga minore
loon

red-winged blackbird n
ittero alirosse merlo dalle ali rosse
Agelaius phoeniceus

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
rossiccio rossastro
quite red; red to a certain extent
rossastro
resembling the colour red

redeem [ɹɨˈdiːm] v
riacquistare
redimere
to save from a state of sin

redeemer n
redentore
one who redeems

redefine v
ridefinire
to give a new or different definition to a word

redefinition n
ridefinizione
act or event of redefining

redemptorist n
liguorino redentorista
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

redetermine v
rideterminare
to determine again

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ n
testarossa pel di carota
red-haired person

redheaded adj
rosso rosso di capelli
having red hair

redirect v
reindirizzare
substitute an address or pointer to a new location

rediscovery n
riscoperta
act of rediscovering

redistillation n
ridistillazione

redistribute /ˌɹɪːdɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ v
ridistribuire
distribute again

redo /ɹiˈdu/ /ˈɹidu/ v
rifare
to do again

redolent /ˈɹɛd.əl.ənt/ adj
profumato
fragrant or aromatic

redoubt /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
ridotta
fortification

redox /ˈɹiːdɒks/ n
ossidoriduzione redox
chemical reaction

redpoll n
organetto
finch

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ n
spostamento verso il rosso
change in wavelength

redskin n
pellerossa
an American Indian

redstart n
codirosso
ground-feeding bird

reduce /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/ v
ridurre
to bring down
to bring to an inferior state or condition
math: to simplify a formula
degradare retrocedere
to bring to an inferior rank
ridurre in cattività sottomettere
to bring to terms; to humble; to conquer; to subdue; to capture
dimagrire
to lose weight

reduced /ɹɪˈdjust/ /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ adj
ridotto
made smaller, less

reduced ring n
anello ridotto
ring that has no nonzero nilpotent elements

reducible adj
riducibile
capable of being reduced

reductase /ɹɪˈdʌk.teɪz/ n
riduttasi
enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
riduzione sgravio taglio
act, process, or result of reducing
riduzione diminuzione sgravio
amount or rate by which something is reduced
riduzione
chemistry: reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced
medical procedure to restore a fracture

redundancy /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
ridondanza
duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components
duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors
ridondanza copiosità eccessività
state of being redundant

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
ridondante copioso iperverboso pleonastico sovrabbondante
superfluous

reduplication n
reduplicazione
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication

redwing n
tordo sassello malvizzo
Turdus iliacus

redwood n
sequoia
the species Sequoia sempervirens

reed /ɹiːd/ n
ancia canna
canna canniccio giunco
grass-like plant
canna
hollow stem
strumento ad ancia
music: instrument
ancia
music: part of mouthpiece
pettine
weaving

reed bed n
giuncheto
place where reeds grow

reed switch n
contatto Reed dispositivo Reed
type of electrical switch

reed warbler n
cannaiola
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

reedbuck n
antilope dei canneti redunca
antelope of the genus Redunca

reef /ɹiːf/ n
terzarolo
arrangement to reduce the area of a sail
filone
large vein of auriferous quartz
scogliera barriera
rocks at or near surface of the water

reef /ɹiːf/ v
terzarolare
sailing

reef line n
borosa
rope used to reef square sails

reef point n
mattafione
short line for tying a reef

reek /ɹiːk/ n
fetore puzza tanfo
unpleasant smell

reek /ɹiːk/ v
puzzare
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell

reelection n
rielezione
the act of being elected after already being elected once

reemit v
riemettere
to emit again

reenactment n
rievocazione
replication of earlier event

reevaporate v
rievaporare
evaporate a liquid that had been condensed

reexhumation n
riesumazione
second exhumation

reexport v
riesportare
to export again

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
refettorio mensa
dining-hall

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
riferire
to direct to a source for help or information
fare capo
to submit to an authority figure for consideration

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
arbitro
sport: umpire, judge, the supervisor of a game

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
riferimento
measurement one can compare to
academic writing: source
information about a person

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
referendum
direct popular vote

referent /ˈɹɛfəɹənt/ n
referente
that which a term denotes

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ /ˌɹiːˈfɪl/ n
cartuccia ricarica
product containing replacement materials

refillable adj
ricaricabile
capable of being refilled

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
impreziosire migliorare purificare raffinare
to affect nicety or subtlety in thought or language
decantare purificare
to become pure; to be cleared of feculent matter
migliorare rifinire
to improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence
raffinare lucidare purificare ripulire sgrossare
to purify from what is gross, coarse, vulgar, inelegant, low, and the like; to make elegant or excellent; to polish
raffinare decantare decontaminare
to reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities; to free from dross or alloy

refinery n
raffineria
building used to produce refined products

reflation n
reflazione
the act of restoring deflated prices

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
riflettere
to mirror, or show the image of something

reflectance n
riflettanza
ratio of flux

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
riflessione riflesso
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected
riflesso riverbero
something that is reflected

reflectometric adj
riflettometrico

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ n
riflesso
automatic response
riflesso continuatore
the descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language

reflexive pronoun n
pronome riflessivo
a part of speech

reflexogenic adj
riflessogeno
that causes a reflex

refluent adj
refluo
flowing back

reforest v
rimboschire
replant

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ n
riforma
amendment

reform school n
casa di rieducazione correzionale riformatorio
institution for juveniles

reformism n
riformismo
Any of several movements that promote reform

reformist adj
riformista
advocating reform of an institution or body

reformist n
riformista
one who advocates reform (of an institution)

reformulate v
riformulare
to formulate again

reformulation n
riformulazione
formulating anew
new formulation

refound v
rifondare
reestablish

refract v
rifrangersi
to cause to change direction
rifrangere
to change direction

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
rifrazione
bending of any wave

refractometer n
rifrattometro
instrument used to measure the refractive index

refractometry n
rifrattometria
the measurement of refractive index

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
refrattario refrattaria
Obstinate; strongly opposed
refrattario
medicine: difficult to heal
not affected by great heat

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ n
refrattario
material with a high melting point

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
ritornello
burden of song

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
astenersi
to abstain (from)
trattenersi
to hold back
contenersi frenarsi
to keep oneself from action

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
rinfrescare
to renew or revitalize

refreshing adj
rinfrescante
refreshing

refrigeration n
refrigerazione
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
frigorifero frigo
appliance

refry v
rifriggere
to fry again

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/ n
rifugio refugio
place providing safety, protection or shelter
rifugio riparo
state of safety, protection or shelter

refugee /ˈɹɛfjʊdʒiː/ n
rifugiato rifugiata
person seeking political asylum

refugee camp n
campo per rifugiati
camp built to receive refugees

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
rimborso
amount of money returned

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
rimborsare restituire rifondere ripagare
to return (money) to (someone)

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
ammodernare rinnovare
rebuild or replenish

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ n
rifiuto
the act of refusing

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
rifiuti
items or material that have been discarded

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ v
rifiutare
(transitive) decline (request, demand)

refute /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
confutare
smentire
to deny the truth or correctness of (something)
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

refuter n
confutatore confutatrice
person who refutes with an argument or example

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ n
rigabello
small, portable organ

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
dilettare
to please someone with entertainment

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
considerare riguardare
to consider, look upon in a given way
concernere riguardare
to have to do with

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
in quanto a
concerning

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adv
comunque in ogni caso
actioned in a way which shows no consideration

regardless of preposition
a prescindere da
without attention to

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
cordiali saluti
greeting at the end of a letter

regasification n
rigassificazione
evaporation

regasify v
rigassificare
reevaporate

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ n
reggenza
system of government

regeneration n
rigenerazione
rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal

regent /ˈɹiːdʒənt/ n
reggente
one who rules in place of the monarch

regicidal adj
regicida
of or pertaining to regicide

regicide /ˈɹedʒəsaɪd/ n
regicida
one who kills a king
regicidio
the killing of a king

regime /ɹəˈʒiːm/ n
regime
form of government

regime change n
cambiamento di regime
overthrow of a government

regimen /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪ.mən/ n
regime
any regulation or remedy which is intended to produce beneficial effects by gradual operation

regiment /ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/ n
reggimento
army unit

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ n
regione
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface
a place in or a part of the body in any way indicated
an administrative subdivision

regional /ˈɹiːdʒənəl/ adj
regionale
pertaining to a specific region

regional lockout n
bloccaggio regionale codifica regionale
prevents the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device

regionalism n
regionalismo

regionalization n
regionalizzazione
an act or process of regionalizing

regionally /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəli/ adv
regionalmente

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registrare
to enter in a register

register office n
anagrafe
the local office in which births, marriages and deaths are registered, and in which civil marriages are conducted

regression /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
regressione
an action of regressing, a return to a previous state
an analytic method to measure the relationship between two variables

regressive adj
regressivo
whose rate decreases as the amount increases

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
pentimento rammarico rimorso rimpianto
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
rimpiangere pentirsi rammaricarsi
feel sorry about some past thing
rammaricarsi
to feel sorry about anything

regrettable adj
deplorevole deprecabile increscioso riprovevole
of an event, action, or state, allowing or deserving regret

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ adj
regolare
having a constant pattern
demonstrating consistent set of rules

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ n
cliente
routine visitor

regular expression n
espressione regolare
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
regolare
adjust

regulation n
regolamento
EU: self-effecting legislative act
law or administrative rule
regolazione
mechanism controlling DNA transcription
physiological process maintaining homœostasis

regulator /ɹɛɡ.juː.leɪt.ə/ n
regolatore
a type of gene

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɝd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ v
rigurgitare
to throw up

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ n
riabilitazione riabilitazioni
An act of rehabilitation
centro di riabilitazione
An institution for rehabilitation

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ v
riabilitare
rehabilitate

rehabilitation n
riabilitazione
process

rehappen v
riaccadere
to happen again

rehearsal n
prova
practicing of performance to test or improve it

rehearse /ɹɨˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
raccontare ripetere
narrate or tell
provare ripassare ripetere
practice by repetition or recitation
ripetere
repeat what has already been said

rehydrate v
reidratare
resupply water

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
regno
The exercise of sovereign power
The period during which a monarch rules

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
regnare
exercise sovereign power

reimbursable adj
rimborsabile
capable of being reimbursed for

reimburse v
rimborsare
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ n
rimborso
compensating someone for an expense.

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
redine briglia
strap or rope

reincarnation n
reincarnazione
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
renna
Rangifer tarandus

reinette n
renetta
any of various kinds of apple

reinforce v
rinforzare
to strengthen by addition

reinforced concrete n
cemento armato calcestruzzo armato
building material

reinforcement n
rinforzo
thing that reinforces

reinhabit v
riabitare
to inhabit again

reinstall v
reinstallare
install again

reinterpret v
reinterpretare
to interpret again

reintroduce v
reintrodurre
introduce again

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˈvɛnt ðə ˈhwiːl/ v
scoprire l'acqua calda
do work unnecessarily

reinvest v
reinvestire

reis n
rais
arabic leader

reism n
reismo
form of concretism

reissue n
riedizione ristampa
something that has issued or issued again

reissue v
ristampare
to issue again

reiteration n
reiterazione
act of reiterating

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ v
rifiutare respingere
refuse to accept

rejection /ɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
rifiuto
the act of rejecting

rejuvenate v
ringiovanire
render young again

rejuvenation n
ringiovanimento
the process of rendering young again

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ n
ricaduta
the act or situation of relapsing

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ v
recidivare
(medicine) To recur; to worsen
ricadere
To fall back again

relate /ɹɪˈleɪt/ v
riferire
to tell in a descriptive manner

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
imparentato apparentato
being a relative of
relazionato
standing in relation or connection

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
relazione
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
way in which two things may be associated
parente
member of one's family

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ n
rapporto
connection or association
parentela
kinship
storia
romantic or sexual involvement

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativo
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
parente congiunta congiunto familiare parentado parentela
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption

relative complement n
complemento relativo
set of elements contained in one set but not another

relative pronoun n
pronome relativo
pronoun that introduces a relative clause

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] adv
relativamente
proportionally

relativism n
relativismo
theory that truth and moral values are relative

relativist /ˈɹɛl.ə.təv.ɪst/ n
relativista
follower of relativism

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
rilassare
to calm down

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ n
rilassamento
act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
staffetta
athletics discipline
attuatore ripetitore
electrical actuator

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
comunicare
to pass on or transfer (information)

relay race n
staffetta
sports contest

relayer n
staffettista
athlete in a relay race

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
liberazione
biochemistry
remissione di debito
law: giving up of a claim; debt release
versione
software: distribution of a computer software product

release /ɹiːˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
rilasciare
to free or liberate
liberare
to let go (of)
distribuire
to make available to the public

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
rilasciare
to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ v
cedere
become less severe, soften in temper
placare
slacken, abate

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
implacabile
unrelenting or unyielding in severity

relevance n
rilevanza
property or state of being relevant, pertinency

reliability n
affidabilità attendibilità esattezza robustezza
quality of a measurement
affidabilità attendibilità
quality of being reliable

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
affidabile
fit to be relied on

reliably adv
affidabilmente attendibilmente solidamente
in a reliable manner

reliant adj
dipendente
having reliance on somebody or something

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ n
avanzo ricordo
old thing, possibly kept for sentimental reasons
reliquia cimelio
part of a body or an object of religious significance

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
sollievo
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort
removal of stress or discomfort
aiuto assistenza soccorso
humanitarian aid or assistance
cambio sostituto
person who takes over a shift
sgravio
reduction in tax
rilievo sopraelevazione
difference of elevations on a surface
rilievo bassorilievo
type of artwork

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
assistere patrocinare
law: to give legal relief
alleviare assistere mitigare
to alleviate pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.
liberarsi
to defecate or urinate
risollevare risollevarsi
to ease from mental distress
alleviare lenire mitigare
to give relief from physical pain
risollevare
to lift up, raise again
assistere
to provide comfort or assistance to someone in need, especially in poverty
esautorare rilevare
to release from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.

relight v
raccendere riaccendere
to light or kindle anew

religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
religione
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religiosity n
religiosità
quality of being religious

religiously adv
religiosamente
in the manner of religion

relinquish [ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ] v
desistere ritirare ritirarsi
to accept to give up, withdraw etc.
rinunciare abbandonare
to give up, abandon
lasciare andare liberare rilasciare
to let go, physicially release
consegnare cedere consegnarsi
to surrender, yield control or possession

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
reliquiario lipsanoteca
container for religious relics

relive /ɹiːˈlɪv/ v
rivivere
to experience again

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ n
riluttanza
unwillingness to do something

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
riluttante
not wanting to take some action

reluctantly /ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ adv
con riluttanza di malavoglia malvolentieri senza alcun interesse svogliatamente
in a reluctant manner

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
basarsi contare su fare affidamento
rest with confidence

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
rimanere
to continue unchanged
restare rimanere stare
to stay behind while others withdraw

remainder n
resto avanzo
invenduto rimanenza
items left unsold and subject to reduction in price
resto
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor
mathematics: number left over after a simple subtraction
resto avanzo residuo restante rimanenza
what remains after some has been removed

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
avanzi racimoli resti rimasugli
all that is left of the stock of some things; remnants
rovine
relic of an ancient building or other structure
reliquia resti spoglie
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ n
remake
new version of film

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ v
rifare
to make again

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
osservazione
caveat considerazione
act of pointing out; notice or observation
battuta puntualizzazione
expression of something noticed

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
notevole degno di nota
worthy of being remarked

remasticate v
rimasticare
chew again
go over again

remedial /ɹɪˈmidi.əl/ /ɹɪˈmiːdɪəl/ adj
curativo terapeutico
curative; providing a remedy
recuperabile
intended to correct or improve deficient skills

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
azione giudiziaria
legal means
rimedio medicamento
medicine, application, or treatment
rimedio
something that corrects or counteracts

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
rimediare mettere una pezza
To provide or serve as a remedy for

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ v
ricordare
to convey greetings
memorizzare
to memorize
ricordare ricordarsi
to not forget to do something required
ricordare rammemorare rammentare rimembrare
to recall from one's memory

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ v
ricordare
Cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder n
avviso
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments
promemoria
something that reminds

reminisce /ˌɹɛm.ɨˈnɪs/ v
rammentare
recall the past

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
recesso remissione
abatement or lessening of the manifestations of a disease
remissione
pardon of a sin
lessening of amount due
condonazione condono
referral of a case back to another court

remit /ɹiˈmɪt/ /ɹɪˈmɪt/ /ˈɹimɪt/ /ˈɹiːmɪt/ v
rimettere
to forgive, pardon
to transmit or send

remittance n
rimessa
A payment to a remote recipient

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ n
remix
piece of music formed by combining existing pieces of music together

remnant n
ritaglio scampolo
remaining fabric at the end of the bolt
resto residuo avanzo rimanenza
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group
rimanenza
unsold end of piece goods

remodel v
rimodellare
to change appearance of

remonstrance n
protesta
remonstration

remora /ɹiˈmɔɹə/ /ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ n
remora
elongate fish from the family Echeneidae

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
rimorso
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] adj
remoto
at a distance
distant or otherwise unaccessible

remote control n
telecomando
device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away

removability n
amovibilità asportabilità rimovibilità sfoderabilità
state of being removable

removable adj
amovibile asportabile estraibile rimovibile scalzabile sfoderabile
able to be removed

removal /ɹəˈmuːvəl/ n
asportazione eliminazione estirpazione
The process of moving, or the fact of being removed

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
rimuovere allontanare asportare eradicare estirpare levare
to take away

rename v
rinominare ribattezzare
to give a new name to

rend v
spaccare
to separate into parts with force

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
renderizzare
to transform digital information in the form received from a repository into a display on a computer screen, or for other presentation to the user
tradurre
to translate

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
reietto
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.
rinnegato
outlaw or rebel

renegotiate v
rinegoziare
to negotiate new terms

renewability n
rinnovabilità
property of being renewable

renewable adj
rinnovabile
Able to be renewed
Sustainable

renewable energy n
energia rinnovabile

renewable resource n
risorsa rinnovabile
natural resource

reniform /ˈɹiːnɪfɔː(ɹ)m/ adj
reniforme
botany: shaped like a kidney

renin /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ n
renina
enzyme

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
caglio presame
An enzyme

renormalization n
rinormalizzazione
technique

renovascular adj
renovascolare
of or pertaining to the bloods vessels of the kidney

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
celebrità fama rinomanza
Fame or wide recognition

renowned adj
famoso rinomato
famous

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
affitto fitto
payment made by a tenant
lacerazione scissione squarcio strappo
a tear or rip

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
noleggiare
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie
affittare
to occupy premises in exchange for rent
to grant occupation in return for rent

rentcharge n
rendita costituita
periodic payment

rentier /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
redditiere
individual who receives capital income

reobtain v
riottenere

reopen v
riaprirsi
(intransitive) to open again
riaprire
(transitive) to open again

reoptimize v
riottimizzare
optimize again

reoxidation n
riossidazione
second or subsequent oxidation

repaint /ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpeɪnt/ v
ridipingere
to paint again

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
riparazione

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
riparare
to restore to good working order

reparable /ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
riparabile
able to be repaired

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
botta e risposta
conversation marked by swift witty retorts

repdigit /ˈɹɛpˌdɪdʒɪt/ n
numero a cifra ripetuta
number composed of one digit

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
annullare revocare
to cancel

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ n
ripetizione
pattern of nucleic acids

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ v
ripetere
do or say again

repeatable adj
ripetibile
able to be repeated
that gives the same result when repeated

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
ripetuto
said or done again

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv
ripetutamente
done several times

repeater n
a ripetizione automatico ripetizione
a gun that has a store of cartridges and does not need reloading after each shot
avvistatore
a person who regularly sees unexplained sightings of paranormal phenomena
ripetente
a student repeating a course or class
ripetitore traslatore
electronics: an electronic device that received a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a higher level or power

repeating /ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/ adj
automatica
firearm
periodico
mathematics
ripetitivo
repetitive

repechage /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
ripescaggio
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round

repellent /ɹəˈpɛlənt/ adj
disgustoso ripugnante
repulsive, inspiring aversion
repellente
tending or able to repel

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
pentirsi
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ n
pentimento
condition of being penitent
pentimento rimorso
feeling of regret or remorse

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
ripercussione conseguenza
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
repertorio
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed
set of skills possessed by a person; collection of items

repetition /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/ n
ripetizione
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
rimpiazzare sostituire riporre
to substitute

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
sostituto rimpiazzo
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ adj
colma colmo pieno ripiena ripieno
abounding
satollo sazio stracolma stracolmo strapiena strapieno
filled to bursting

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ n
replica copia esatta
exact copy

replicate /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɹɛpləˌkət/ v
replicare
to make a copy of

replication /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
replicazione
process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA

replicator /ˈɹɛplɪkeɪtə/ /ˈɹɛplɪkeɪtɚ/ n
replicatore
technical device

replicon n
replicone
DNA that replicates as an individual unit

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ n
risposta replica
written or spoken response

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
rispondere replicare
to give a written or spoken response
ripetere
to repeat something back

repopulate v
ripopolare
to breed among a group
to reintroduce a species

repopulation n
ripopolamento
act of repopulating

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
rapporto
information describing events

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
riferire
to relate details of

report card n
pagella scheda di valutazione
grades

reportable adj
riferibile riportabile
notifiable

reported speech n
discorso indiretto
a form of speech used to express what another has said

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ n
giornalista corrispondente inviato
journalist

reporting n
creazione di rapporti
creation of reports

repose /ɹɪˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ n
riposo
rest

repose /ɹɪˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ v
riposarsi
to lie at rest

repository n
cripta mausoleo sepolcro tomba
a burial vault
ricettacolo ripostiglio
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation
confidente depositario
a person to whom a secret is entrusted

repossession n
riappropriazione
the act of repossessing

repot v
rinvasare
change a plant's pot

represent /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/ v
ripresentare
to present again or anew
rappresentare
to stand in the place of
to portray by pictorial or plastic art
to serve as a sign or symbol of
to form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
rappresentazione
figure, image or idea that substitutes reality
theatrical performance
that which represents something else
rappresentanza
people who speak on behalf of another in court
politics: ability to elect a representative

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ adj
rappresentativo
typical

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ n
rappresentante
one who speaks for another
one that is taken as typical of its class

repressible adj
reprimibile
capable of being repressed

repressive adj
repressivo
serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ n
reprimenda appunto richiamo rimprovero
a severe, formal or official reproof

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ v
rimproverare
to reprove in a formal or official way

reprise /ɹɪˈpɹiːz/ n
ripresa
(music) A repetition of a phrase, or a return to an earlier theme

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
infamia riprovazione vergogna
disgrace or shame
appunto reprimenda richiamo rimbrotto rimprovero
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
rimproverare richiamare rimbrottare riprendere
to criticize or rebuke someone
infamare svergognare
to disgrace, or bring shame upon someone

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/ v
riprodursi
to generate offspring
riprodurre
to produce again, to recreate

reproduction n
riproduzione duplicato
a duplicate
riproduzione
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically

reproductive adj
riproduttivo
of or relating to reproduction

reproductive organ n
organo di riproduzione
organ for sexual reproduction

reprography n
riprografia
the reproduction, reprinting and copying of graphics

reprove /ɹɪˈpɹuːv/ v
disapprovare riprovare
to convey one's disapproval of (something)

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
rettile reptilia
a cold-blooded vertebrate

republic [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk] n
repubblica
a type of state
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
repubblicana repubblicano
favoring a republic as form of government, favoring republicanism
repubblicano
of or belonging to a republic

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
repubblicano repubblicana
someone who favors a republic

republicanism n
repubblicanesimo
republicanism as a form of government

republicanist n
republicanista
one who holds republican opinions

repudiate /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
rinneghi

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
aborrevole ripugnante
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
reputazione caratura rumore
what somebody is known for

repute n
rinomanza
reputation, especially a good reputation

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
richiesta
act of requesting

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
chiedere

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛkwɪəm/ n
requiem messa funebre onoranze funebri
mass to honor and remember a dead person

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
riposi in pace
may he/she rest in peace

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ v
richiedere necessitare
to need

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
requisito
engineering: constraint
necessity

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
requisito
essential; required

requisition v
requisire
to demand something

rerise v
risollevarsi risorgere
to rise again

res judicata n
cosa giudicata
rule

resalable adj
rivendibile
capable of being resold

resale n
rivendita
the action of selling something previously bought

reschedule v
riprogrammare riproteggere
to schedule again

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
rescindere
repeal, annul, or declare void

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
salvataggio
act of rescuing, saving

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
salvare
salvare salvara salvataggio
to save from any danger or violence

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ n
ricerca
inquiry or examination
ricerca indagine
piece of research

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ v
ricercare
to examine with continued care
indagare
to make an investigation into

researcher n
ricercatore ricercatrice
one who researches

resection n
resezione
surgical excision

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ n
somiglianza assomiglianza rassomiglianza
state of resembling

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
rassomigliare assomigliare arieggiare somigliare
to be like or similar to something else

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
prenotazione

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
riserva
military: body of troops in the rear of an army

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
riservare
to book in advance
to keep back; to retain
to keep in store for future or special use

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
invaso
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
ripristinare
to adjust again after an initial failure
resettare
to set back to the initial state
azzerare
to set to zero

reship v
reimbarcarsi
to engage oneself again for service on board a vessel after having been discharged

reshuffle n
rimpasto rimaneggiamento
an instance of reshuffling

reshuffle v
rimaneggiare rimpastare
to reorganize or rearrange something
rimescolare
to shuffle something again

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
risiedere
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
residenza
place where one lives

residence permit n
permesso di soggiorno
right to legally reside in a country

residency /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ n
residenza
home or residence of a person, especially in the colonies

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
residente
person living at a location or an area

residual /ɹɪˈzɪ.dʒu.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪdʒʊəl/ adj
residuato residuo rimasto
concerning a residue

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ n
residuo
(chemistry) substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration
whatever remains

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ /ˈɹiːˌsaɪn/ v
dimettersi
quit a job or position
rassegnare rinunciare
to give something up or relinquish
darla su rassegnarsi rinunciare
to give up

resign oneself v
rassegnarsi acquiescere
give up

resignation /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
dimissioni
act of resigning
rassegnazione
state of uncomplaining acceptance

resile /ɹəˈzaɪl/ /ɹɪˈzaɪl/ v
retrocedere
to spring back; rebound

resilience /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
resilienza
mental ability
physical property of material

resilient adj
resiliente elastico flessibile
able to withstand force without cracking; elastic

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
resina
viscous liquid of plant origin
secretion of plants
similar synthetic compound

resinify /ˈɹɛzinɛfaɪ/ v
resinificare

resinous adj
resinoso
of or pertaining to resin

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
resistenza
shortened form of electrical resistance
act of resisting
force that tends to oppose motion
underground organization struggling for liberation

resistible adj
resistibile
able to be resisted

resistivity n
resistività
capacity of resistance to electricity

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
resistore
an electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
risolutezza risolutezze
risoluzione
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed

resolve /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
disintegrare scomporre smantellare
to break down into constituent parts
accordare
to cause a chord to go from dissonance to consonance
risolvere accordarsi
to find a solution to
liquefare
to liquefy a gas or vapour
sciogliere
to melt; to dissolve; to become liquid
risolvere
to separate racemic compounds into their enantiomers
to solve again

resolving power n
potere risolvente
measure

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
risonanza

resonate v
accordarsi concordare
to have an effect or impact; to influence; to engender support
risuonare
to vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration

resorcinol n
resorcina
meta-dihydroxy benzene

resound /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
risuonare
to sound again

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ n
risorsa
something that one uses to achieve an objective
personal capacity

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ v
dotare fornire
To supply with resources

resourcefulness n
ingegnosità
the ability to cope with situations

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
rispetto
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit
good opinion, honor, or admiration

respectability n
rispettabilità perbenismo
quality of being respectable

respectful /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/ adj
rispettoso
characterized by respect

respectfully /ɹɪˈspɛktfəli/ adv
rispettosamente
in a respectful manner

respectively adv
rispettivamente
in a relative manner

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
respirazione
breathing

respirator n
respiratore aeroforo
device to allow breathing

respiratory /ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔɹi/ adj
respiratorio
relating to respiration; breathing

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
tregua
brief interval of rest or relief

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ v
rispondere
to act in return
to say something in return

response /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
risposta
a reaction to a stimulus or provocation
responso
an answer or reply

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
responsabilità
the state of being responsible
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible

responsibilization n
responsabilizzazione

responsibilize v
responsabilizzare

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ adj
responsabile
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
able to be trusted
responsabile colpevole
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
di responsabile di responsabilità
involving a degree of personal accountability

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ n
responsabile

responsive /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/ adj
sensibile
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

responsorial adj
responsoriale
pertaining to a response

responsorial n
responsoriale
responsorial

rest /ɹɛst/ n
pace
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility
riposo
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation
pausa
symbol indicating a pause in music
resto
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
riposare riposarsi
intransitive: take repose

rest in peace v
riposi in pace
blessing or expression of hope

rest mass n
massa a riposo massa intrinseca massa invariante
mass of a body when it is not moving

rest on one's laurels v
adagiarsi sugli allori dormire sugli allori riposare sugli allori sedersi sugli allori
rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ n
riavvio
act of restarting

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
riavviare
In computing, to reboot
ricominciare
To start again

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
ristorante
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtəː/ n
ristoratore ristoratrice
owner of a restaurant

restharrow /ˈɹɛsthaɹəʊ/ n
ononide
any of various species of small shrubs making up the genius Ononis

restlessness n
esagitazione inquietudine insofferenza irrequietezza irrequietudine smania
state or condition of being restless

restoration /ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
restauro restaurazione
the process of bringing an object back to its original state
restaurazione restauro
the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
rimettere riportare ristabilire
To bring back to a previous condition or state
dare indietro restituire ritornare
To give back, or make restitution
restaurare rimettere riportare ristabilire
To reestablish, or bring back into existence

restrain /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
sorvegliare trattenere trattenersi
to control or keep in check
trattenere
to deprive of liberty
contenere delimitare limitare restringere ridurre
to restrict or limit

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
ritegni ritegno
control or caution; reserve
contegno limitazione remora ritegno
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
restringere
to restrain within bounds

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
restrizione
degradation of DNA
regulation or limitation
act or state

restrictive adj
restrittivo
confining; limiting

restroom n
toilette bagno servizi
public room containing a toilet

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
risultato
that which results

resulting /ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/ adj
risultante
of something that follows as the result of something else

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ /ˈɹɛz.(j)ʊˌmeɪ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ v
ricominciare continuare portare avanti riprendere
start something again that has been stopped or paused

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
resurrezione risurrezione
the act of arising from the dead

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
resuscitare
regain consciousness
restore consciousness

resveratrol n
resveratrolo
phenolic substance

ret /ɹɛt/ v
macerare
to soak linen, hemp etc.

retable n
dossale polittico retablo trittico
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ adj
al dettaglio
relating to the sale of goods or services directly to individual consumers

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ adv
al dettaglio
in retail quantities

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ n
vendita al dettaglio
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ v
vendere al dettaglio
to sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers

retailer n
rivenditore
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
conservare
to keep in possession or use

retaining wall n
muro di sostegno
structure

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
riprendere riprendersi
recapture
riprendere
take again
riprendersi
take back

retaliate v
vendicarsi
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/ n
rappresaglia ritorsione
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ n
ritardato mentale
a person with mental retardation

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
ritardato
delayed in development
stupid, irrational

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
conato conato di vomito
an unsuccessful effort to vomit

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ v
avere conati di vomito
to make an effort to vomit

retention n
conservazione ritenzione
the act of retaining or something retained
ritenzione
the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces

reticence /ˈɹɛɾɨsins/ n
reticenza
the avoidance of saying too much

reticulum n
reticolo
the second stomach of a ruminant

retina /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/ n
retina
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball

retinitis n
retinite
inflammation of the retina

retinoblastoma n
retinoblastoma
malignant tumour of the retina

retinol n
retinolo
the vitamin

retinue /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
seguito
group of servants

retire /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
ritirarsi
to stop working on a permanent basis

retired /ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/ adj
pensionato pensionata
having left employment

retiree /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌiː/ n
pensionato
someone who has retired from active working

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ n
pensionamento
act of retiring, or the state of being retired

retirement home n
casa di riposo
multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
replica
sharp or witty reply
storta
flask used for distillation

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌt͡ʃ/ v
ritoccare
to improve something, especially a photograph

retract /ɹəˈtɹækt/ v
ritrattare
to take back or withdraw something one has said

retractable /ɹiˈtɹæktɪbəl/ adj
retraibile retrattile rientrabile ritrattabile
capable of being retracted

retractile adj
retrattile
that can be retracted

retraction n
retrazione
a printed statement to withdraw an earlier assertion
retratto
mathematical function

retrain v
riqualificare
to train again

retreat /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ n
ritirata ripiegamento arretramento
act of pulling back or withdrawing
ritirata ritiro
quiet place affording privacy

retreat /ɹiːˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ v
ritirarsi arretrare battere in ritirata indietreggiare retrocedere ripiegare
to withdraw military forces

retrenchment /ɹɪˈtɹentʃ.mənt/ n
trincea
defensive work
riduzione taglio
reduction or curtailment

retrieval n
recupero salvataggio
act of retrieving

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ v
rintracciare e recuperare
to fetch and bring in game
rintracciare e riportare
to fetch and bring in game systematically
raccattare rintracciare riportare
to fetch or carry back something
recuperare riguadagnare riottenere
to regain or get back something
recuperare rimediare
to remedy or rectify something
recuperare
to rescue
to salvage something

retro- prefix
retro-
back or backward

retroaction n
retroazione
action with an influence due to a past event
opposing reaction

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
retroattivo
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroactivity n
retroazione

retrocognition /ˌɹɛtɹəʊkɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
retrocognizione
extrasensory knowledge of past events

retrograde /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/ v
retrogradare
astronomy: to show retrogradation

retronym n
retronimo
A new coinage for an old concept

retrospection n
retrospezione
the deliberate recall of past events

retrospective /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/ adj
retrospettivo
of, relating to, or contemplating the past

retrospective /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/ n
retrospettiva
exhibition of works

retrosynthesis n
analisi retrosintetica retrosintesi
prediction of precursors in a synthesis reaction

retrovirus n
retrovirus
virus with a genome consisting of RNA

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
restituire ritornare
tornare
to come or go back
rendere restituire
to give something back to its original holder or owner

return ticket n
biglietto di andata e ritorno
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again

retuse adj
retuso
having a rounded apex with small central notch

reunification n
riunificazione
the unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country

reunite v
riunirsi
to unite again

reuptake n
ricaptazione neuronale
reabsorption of neurotransmitter by neuron

reutilize v
riutilizzare
reutilize

rev up v
mandare su di giri portare su di giri
to increase the speed of an engine

revagination n
revaginazione

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvamp/ v
revisionare
to renovate, revise, improve or renew; to patch

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
revanscismo
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanscistico
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanscista
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈviːl/ v
rivelare gettare la maschera mostrare se stesso uscire allo scoperto
to uncover

revealable adj
rivelabile
able to be revealed

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ n
diana sveglia
the sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ n
baccanale celebrazione festeggiamento
An instance of merry-making; a celebration

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ v
celebrare gioire
make merry

revelation /ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n
rivelazione
the act of revealing or disclosing

revelry /ˈɹɛvəlɹi/ [ˈɹɛv.əɫ.ɹi] n
baldoria gozzoviglia
joyful merry-making

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
vendetta rivincita ritorsione rivalsa
retaliatory action

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ v
vendicarsi
to take revenge for an action

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
la vendetta è un piatto che va servito freddo
revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed

revenge porn n
pornovendetta
explicit media distributed as revenge

revenue /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
reddito
income from an investment

reverberate /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/ v
riverberare
to have a lasting effect
riecheggiare
to ring with many echos

reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
reverenda reverendo
member of the Christian clergy

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ n
fantasticheria sogno ad occhi aperti
conceit of imagination

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ adj
invertito retromarcia
causing movement in the opposite direction
al contrario inverso invertito opposto ribaltato rovesciato
having the order of its constituents moved backwards
invertito
of points: to be in the non-default position

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ n
retromarcia
gear
al contrario contrario opposto
opposite of something
a marcia indietro in retromarcia retromarcia
reversal
disgrazia rovescio sfortuna
setback, misfortune
rovescio tergo testa
side of a medal, badge, or coin opposite the obverse
stoccata
thrust in fencing

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ v
abrogare invertire revocare ribaltare
to revoke a law
commutare invertire scambiare
to transpose the positions of two things
invertire
to turn something around
capovolgere ribaltare rovesciare
to turn something inside out or upside down

reverse engineering n
deingegnerizzazione ingegneria inversa
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one

reverse shot n
controcampo
shot of character looking back

revert /ɹɨˈvɜːt/ /ɹɨˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːvɜːt/ n
convertito
one who reverts

revert /ɹɨˈvɜːt/ /ɹɨˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːvɜːt/ v
regredire ripristinare
biology: to return to an earlier or primitive type or state
regredire riallacciare ripristinare
to cause to return to a former condition
riprendere
to return to a former practice, condition, belief, etc.
ritornare tornare
to return; to come back
riflettere ripensare ripercuotere ripercuotersi
to throw back; to reflect; to reverberate
invertire retrocedere ribaltare ritornare
to turn back, or to the contrary; to reverse

revertant adj
revertente
that has reverted to its former genotype

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
recensione critica
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work
riesame
forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code
revisione riesame
judicial reassessment of a case or an event
rivista parata
military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs
rivista
periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field
revisione rivisitazione
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact
rivista spettacolo
stage show made up of sketches
inventario resoconto
survey of the available items or material

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
dare uno sguardo riguardare rivedere rivisitare
to look broadly over

reviewer n
recensore
critic

revile v
insultare vituperare
to attack with abusive language

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
rivedere
to review, alter and amend, especially of written material

reviser n
revisore
person who verifies quality of translation

revision /riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
revisione
act of revising

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
revisionismo
advocacy of a revision of some view

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ adj
revisionista
of or pertaining to revisionism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ n
revisionista
proponent of revisionism

revitalization n
rivitalizzazione
act of revitalizing

revival n
rinnovamento
renewed attention to something
rinnovamento risveglio
renewed interest in religion
rinvigorimento
renewed performance
risveglio
reviving

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
resuscitare rinascere rinnovare rivitalizzare rivivere
to recover from a state of neglect

revocatory adj
revocatorio
of or pertaining to revocation; tending to revoke or recall

revoke v
revocare annullare
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ n
rivolta
act of revolting

revolting adj
disgustoso repellente ripugnante rivoltante
repellent

revolute adj
revoluto
having the edges rolled with abaxial side outward

revolution /ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
rivoluzione
political upheaval
removal and replacement of a government
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
rivoluzionario
of or pertaining to a revolution in government
of or pertaining to a revolutionary, revolutionist
something that signifies great change

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
rivoluzionario rivoluzionaria
A revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolve v
ricorrere
to recur in cycles
ruotare
to turn on an axis

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
revolver rivoltella
a handgun with revolving chambers

revolving door n
porta girevole bussola
rotating door

revulsion /ɹəvʌˈlʃən/ /ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ n
ripulsione
abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror
sudden violent feeling of disgust
revulsione
treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation

revulsive adj
revulsivo
causing revulsion

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
taglia ricompensa
prize promised for a certain deed or catch
ricompensa
something of value given in return for an act
result of an action

rewash v
rilavare

rewind /ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ v
riavvolgere
to wind again

rewritable adj
riscrivibile
able to be rewritten

rewrite /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ /ɹiːˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/ v
riscrivere
write again, differently
write again, without changing

rhabdomyolysis n
rabdomiolisi
the rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine

rhabdomyosarcoma n
rabdomiosarcoma
tumor

rhagade n
ragade
linear scars or fissures found around the mouth

rhamnose n
ramnosio
methyl-pentose

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
nandù
flightless bird

rhebok /ˈriː.bɔk/ /ˈɹiː.bɑk/ /ˈɹiː.bɒk/ n
antilope capriolo
Pelea capreolus

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ n
renio
chemical element

rheology n
reologia
physics of the deformation and flow of matter

rheophore n
reoforo
that which conducts electricity

rheostat /ˈɹiːəstæt/ n
reostato potenziometro
A resistor with adjustable resistance

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
retorica
art of using language for persuasion
meaningless language

rhetorical device n
procedimento
type of phrase

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
reumatico
referring to rheumatism

rheumatoid adj
reumatoide
presenting analogies with rheumatism

rheumatologist n
reumatologa reumatologo
doctor

rheumatology n
reumatologia
branch of medicine

rhinitis n
rinite
inflammation

rhino /ˈɹaɪ.noʊ/ /ˈɹaɪ.nəʊ/ n
rinoceronte
short form of rhinoceros

rhino- /ˌɹaɪnoʊ-/ prefix
rino-
of or relating to the nose

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑːsəɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ n
rinoceronte
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhinogenic adj
rinogeno
originating in the nose

rhinolalia /ˌɹaɪnoʊˈleɪliə/ n
rinolalia
a nasal quality of speech from some disease or defect of the nasal passages

rhinology n
rinoiatria rinologia
study of the nose

rhinorrhea n
rinorragia
medical symptom

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
rizoma
horizontal underground stem of some plants

rhizotonic adj
rizotonico
stem-stressed

rhodic /ˈɹəʊdɪk/ adj
rodico
of or pertaining to rhodium

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ n
rodio
chemical element

rhodochrosite n
rodocrosite
crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
rododendro
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron

rhombic adj
rombico
of or pertaining to a rhombus

rhombic dodecahedron n
dodecaedro rombico rombododecaedro
polyhedron with 12 rhombic faces

rhombicosidodecahedron /ɹɑmbɪˈkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəhidɹən/ /ɹɒmbɪˈkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəhiːdɹən/ n
rombicosidodecaedro
Archimedean solid

rhombicuboctahedron n
rombicubottaedro
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 18 square faces

rhombohedral adj
romboedrico
having three equal axes and oblique angles

rhombohedron n
romboedro
prism with six faces, each a rhombus

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
rombo
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
rabarbaro
any plant of the genus Rheum

rhumb /ɹʌm/ n
rombo di bussola
A unit of angular measure equal to 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°
One of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)

rhumb line n
lossodromica
a line cutting all meridians at a constant angle

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
rima
word that rhymes with another
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’
verse, poetry

rhyme or reason n
nè capo nè coda
logic or common sense

rhyming dictionary n
rimario
a reference work that provides lists of rhymes for any given word

rhythm /ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
ritmo
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time

rhythm section n
sezione ritmica
section of a band maintaining the rhythm

rhythmic gymnastics n
ginnastica ritmica
a discipline of gymnastics

rhythmics n
ritmologia
study of rhythm

rib /ɹɪb/ n
nervatura
architecture: projecting member
botany: prominent vein in a leaf
shaping and supporting member in an aircraft wing
costola costa
curved bone
costoletta spuntatura
cut of meat
madiere
nautical: part of a ship’s framework
costone
part similar to rib
gambo
stalk of celery

ribauldequin /ɹɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ n
ribadocchino
engine of war

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
nastro fettuccia
inked ribbon
long, narrow strip of material

ribbon seal n
foca fasciata
a species of true seal

riboflavin /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/ n
riboflavina vitamina B2
the vitamin B₂, riboflavin

ribonucleic adj
ribonucleico
of or pertaining to RNA or its derivatives

ribonucleic acid n
acido ribonucleico
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material

ribonucleotide n
ribonucleotide
nucleotide having ribose as its sugar

ribose n
ribosio
naturally occurring pentose sugar

ribosomal adj
ribosomale ribosomiale
of or relating to ribosomes

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
ribosoma
organelle

ribosomic adj
ribosomico
of or pertaining to ribosomes

ribulose n
ribulosio
ketopentose whose derivatives participate in photosynthesis

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
riso
seeds used as food
plants

rice cooker n
cuociriso
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice

rice growing adj
risicolo
growing rice

rice growing n
risicoltura
the growing of rice

rice milk n
latte di riso
milky liquid from rice

rice vinegar n
aceto di riso
a type of vinegar

ricer n
schiacciapatate
kitchen utensil

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
ricco
having wealth

ricin /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ n
ricina
poison

ricinoleic acid n
acido ricinoleico
12-hydroxy-oleic acid

rickety /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
rachitico
affected with rickets
traballante
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep

rickshaw n
risciò
two-wheeled carriage

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ n
rimbalzo
an instance of ricocheting

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ v
rimbalzare
To rebound

ricotta /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
ricotta
Italian whey cheese

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
indovinello enigma
verbal puzzle

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
risolvere spiegare
to solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question
cospargere riempire
to fill or spread throughout; to pervade
crivellare forare
to fill with holes like a riddle
setacciare
to put something through a riddle or sieve

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
giostra
amusement
auto macchina
informal: vehicle
corsa giro
instance of riding

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
guidare andare in macchina
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger
cavalcare guidare andare in bici
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.

ride roughshod over v
calpestare maltrattare mancare di rispetto oltraggiare trattare in malo modo
treat roughly or without care; act in a bullying manner

ride shotgun /ˌɹaɪd ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˌɹaɪd ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ v
andare in auto seduto davanti scortare
to ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ n
cavaliere centauro motociclista
one who rides

ridge /ɹɪdʒ/ n
crinale
catena
chain of mountains
dorsale
elevation on ocean bottom
colmo
highest point on a roof
cresta costone crinale
line of intersection

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ n
derisione
derision

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
ridicolizzare
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ adj
ridicolo
foolish, absurd

ridiculously adv
ridicolmente irrisoriamente
in a ridiculous manner

riding crop n
frustino scudiscio
horsewhip

rife /ɹaɪf/ adj
diffuso
Widespread, common (especially of unpleasant or harmful things)

riff /ɹɪf/ n
riff ritornello
repeated instrumental melody line

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
coatto lazzarone tamarro
the rabble

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
fucile
firearm with a rifled barrel

rifleman n
bersagliere
soldier

rig /ɹɪɡ/ n
tenuta
a costume or outfit
telaio
computer case
autotreno
large truck
apparecchiatura attrezzatura strumento
special equipment or gear
attrezzatura cordame sartiame
the arrangement of masts etc.
piattaforma di trivellazione torre di trivellazione trivella
the special apparatus used for drilling oil wells

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
attrezzare
to equip and fit a ship

rigging /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ n
cordame sartiame
tackle of a sailing vessel

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adj
corretto
appropriate, fit for purpose
destra destro
of direction, opposite of left
diritto
straight, not bent

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adv
a destra
on the right side
towards the right side

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ interjection
bene
adding seriousness or decisiveness before a statement

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ n
diritto
legal or moral entitlement
destra
right-wing politicians and parties
right, not left, side
right hand
ragione
which complies with justice, law or reason

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ v
correggere
to correct

right angle n
angolo retto
angle of 90 degrees

right away adv
al più presto immediatamente subito
very soon; immediately

right of first refusal n
diritto di prelazione
contractual provision

right of way n
diritto di passaggio diritto di passo
legal right of passage
diritto di precedenza precedenza
right to proceed first in traffic

right triangle n
triangolo rettangolo
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles

right-hand man n
braccio destro
trusted assistant

right-hand woman n
braccio destro
trusted female assistant

right-handed n
destrimano
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left.

right-handedness n
destrismo
state of being right-handed

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ n
avente diritto
a person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

righty n
destrimano
a right-handed person

rigid /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
rigido
stiff
uncompromising

rigidity /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ n
rigidità
The quality or state of being rigid

rigidly adv
rigidamente
in a rigid manner

rigmarole /ˈɹɪɡməɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ n
trafila
complex obsolete procedure
sproloquio tiritera
nonsense talk

rigorously adv
rigorosamente
in a rigorous manner

rigour n
rigore

rim /ɹɪm/ n
bordo orlo
edge around something
cerchione cerchio
wheel rim

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
brina
hoar frost
rima
second part of a syllable

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
crosta buccia
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
ring anello
place where some sports take place
anello
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet
circumscribing object
piece of food in the shape of a ring
geometry: a planar geometrical figure
bird band
algebra: an algebraic structure

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
suonare
to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound

ring a bell v
far venire in mente suonare familiare
to seem vaguely familiar

ring finger n
anulare
finger between the middle finger and little finger

ring ouzel n
merlo dal collare
Turdus torquatus

ring road n
circonvallazione
highway

ring theory n
teoria degli anelli
branch of mathematics

ring-billed gull n
gavina americana
Larus delawarensis

ringbolt n
golfare
an eyebolt that has a ring through the eye

ringed plover n
corriere grosso
Charadrius hiaticula

ringing /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/ n
risonanza
quality of being resonant
riecheggiamento riecheggiare risuonamento
sound
anellamento
technique used in the study of birds

ringlet n
ricciolo
lock, tress

ringtone n
suoneria
sound made by a telephone when ringing

ringwoodite n
ringwoodite
cubic form of olivine

ringworm n
tigna
contagious fungal affliction of the skin

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
sciacquare risciacquare
to wash something quickly using water and no soap

rinse aid n
brillantante
cleaning product said to improve finish of items in dishwashers

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ n
baldoria bisboccia
excessive and expensive feasting
tumulto baccano bailamme baraonda bordello cagnara
tumultuous disturbance of public peace

riot police n
celere polizia antisommossa
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds

rip /ɹɪp/ v
copiare
to copy data to a device
strappare
to divide or separate the parts of

rip current n
riflusso
strong water flow

rip off v
spiumare
(idiom) to steal, cheat or swindle

rip up v
dilaniare sbranare
to destroy by ripping

rip-off n
bidone fregatura frode inculata
unfair price or rate

riparian /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ adj
ripa ripario sponda
of or pertaining to a riverbank

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
maturato maturo
advanced to the state of fitness for use
maturo
having attained its full development; mature
pronto
ready for action or effect; prepared
maturo matura
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds

ripe /ɹaɪp/ v
maturare
to ripen or mature

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
maturare
to grow ripe

ripost n
riposta

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ n
riposta

ripper /ˈɹɪpə/ /ˈɹɪpɚ/ n
squartatore
murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
increspatura
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid
scapecchiatoio
implement for removing the seeds from flax

ripple effect n
effetto onda
one event instigating a set of other events

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
alzarsi sollevarsi
salire sorgere
to move upwards

riser /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
alzata
part of a step

risible /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ adj
risibile
pertaining to laughter
provoking laughter

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
rischio
possible, usually negative, outcome
likelihood of a negative outcome
potential (conventionally negative) impact of an event

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
rischiare
to incur risk to something

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
rischioso pericoloso arrischiato azzardato
dangerous, involving risks

risotto /ɹɪˈzɑtoʊ/ /ɹɪˈzɒtəʊ/ n
risotto
food

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
rito
ritual

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ adj
rituale
related to a rite

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ n
rituale
rite

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
rivale antagonista avversario competitore
competitor with the same objective
avversario pari rivale
someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ v
competere rivaleggiare
to oppose or compete with

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
rivalità antagonismo
competition

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
fiume
any large flow of a liquid
fiume rivo
large stream which drains a landmass

river basin n
bacino fluviale
river basin

riverbed /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/ n
alveo letto
a river bottom

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
rivetto ribattino
cylindrical mechanical fastener

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
chiodare
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
rigagnolo
small brook

roach /ɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
allunamento
nautical: curve in the bottom of a sail

road /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
strada via
a way for travel

road hog n
pirata della strada
bad or inconsiderate driver

road map n
carta turìstica
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation

road roller n
rullo compressore
heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt

roadblock n
blocco stradale
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadhouse n
locanda taverna
establishment

roadside hawk n
poiana beccogrosso
Buteo magnirostris

roadstead n
rada
partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
vagare girovagare
wander freely

roan /ɹoʊn/ /ɹəʊn/ adj
rabicano roano rovano
having a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in

roan /ɹoʊn/ /ɹəʊn/ n
roano
animal
color

roan antelope n
antilope roana
Hippotragus equinus

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ n
ruggito ruggìto
cry of the lion
long, loud, deep shout
muggire
deep cry of the bull
rombo
loud resounding noise such as sound of a motorbike or a similar engine

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
ruggire
of animals, to make a loud deep noise
to make loud, deep cry of emotion
sbellicarsi dalle risate sganasciarsi dalle risate
to laugh in a particularly loud manner

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
al forno
having been cooked by roasting

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
arrosti
arrosto
cut of meat

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
arrostire
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ adj
arrostito
cooked by roasting

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ v
derubare
rubare privare
to deprive of
rapinare saccheggiare
to steal from, using violence

robber /ˈɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/ n
ladrone rapinatore ladro
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ n
rapina furto ruberia
act or practice of robbing

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
abito toga veste
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ n
pettirosso
Erithacus rubecula

robot /ˈɹoʊbɑt/ /ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ n
robot
intelligent mechanical being
robot automa
machine to perform complex tasks
person who does not seem to have any emotions

robotic /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ adj
robotico
of, relating to, or resembling a robot

robotics /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪks/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/ n
robotica
The science and technology of robots

robotization n
robotizzazione

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ adj
robusto
evincing strength

rocambolesque adj
rocambolesco
fantastic

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ n
roccia masso pietra sasso scoglio
roccia
natural mineral aggregate
mass of projecting rock
large stone or boulder
rock
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ v
cullare ondeggiare trastullare
move gently back and forth
cullare
sway or tilt violently back and forth
suonare il rock
to play, perform, or enjoy rock music

rock bottom n
fondo del barile
the very lowest possible level

rock climber n
rocciatore
one who rock climbs

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
piccione selvatico occidentale (Columba livia)
Columba livia

rock hyrax n
irace del Capo
Procavia capensis

rock paper scissors n
carta, forbice, sasso morra cinese
popular child's game

rock the boat v
causare guai
disturb the status quo

rocker n
sedia a dondolo
Hence, a rocking chair

rocket /ˈɹɑkɪt/ /ˈɹɒkɪt/ n
razzo
a projectile firework
a vehicle
non-guided missile
motore a razzo razzo
a rocket engine

rocket launcher n
lanciarazzi
device for launching a missile

rocking chair n
sedia a dondolo
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked

rocking horse n
cavallo a dondolo
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rockstar n
rockstar
member of a rock band

rocky /ˈɹɒki/ [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔkiː] adj
travagliato
figurative: troubled
instabile malfermo traballante vacillante
unstable, easily rocked
roccioso petroso rupestre sassoso
full of rocks

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
asta
barra biella
connector, part of a machine
canna canna da pesca
fishing rod or pole
bastoncello
part of the retina of the eye
verga
slang: penis
bacchetta verga
stick or bundle used for punishment
pertica
stick to measure length
unit of length
bacchetta
stirring rod
palo bastone pertica stecca
straight round stick, shaft, or bar

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
roditore
mammal of the order Rodentia

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
uova
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
capriolo
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ n
capriolo
male roe deer

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
roentgenio
chemical element

roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ interjection
ricevuto
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
canaglia briccone buono a nulla
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person

rogue wave n
onda anomala
unexpected, dangerously large wave

roguery n
birbantaggine birbanteria bricconaggine bricconeria marioleria nequitia
malicious or reckless behaviour
birboneria furfantaggine furfanteria
mischievous behaviour

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
intorbidare rendere torbido
render turbid

role /ɹəʊl/ n
ruolo parte
character or part
ruolo
the function or position of something

role model n
esempio modello falsariga modello di comportamento paradigma
a person who serves as an example

roleplaying game n
gioco di ruolo
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ n
rullo
a heavy cylinder used to break clods
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
tonfo
a heavy, reverberatory sound
rotolo
that which rolls; a roller
rotolamento rotolare
the act of rolling
rullo di tamburi
the uniform beating of a drum
rotolo rullare
a cylindrical twist of tobacco
rotolo
an official or public document
panino
shortened raised biscuit or bread
arrotolato
that which is rolled up

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ v
far rullare
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum
avvolgere impacchettare involtolare
to bind or involve by winding
far girare far rotolare
to cause to revolve
spingere
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion
arrotolare accartocciare formare una palla di rullare
to wrap round on itself

roll call n
appello
reading of a list of names and responses

roll out the red carpet v
offrire un trattamento coi fiocchi
extend the utmost hospitality

roll up v
arrotolare
to make into a bundle

roll up one's sleeves v
rimboccarsi le maniche darsi da fare
prepare to work
rimboccarsi le maniche
roll one's sleeves up

rollback n
arretramento retrocessione
a return to a prior state
arretramento retromarcia ritirata
a withdrawal of military forces

rolled fillet n
involtino messicano
chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ n
cavallone
large, wide, curling wave

roller blind n
avvolgibile tapparella
blind for a window

roller derby n
roller derby
sport

roller towel n
bandinella
continuous loop of towelling attached to a roller
long length of towelling fed from a device that takes up the used portion

rollerblade n
pattino in linea
type of roller skate

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
montagne russe otto volante ottovolante
amusement ride

rolling paper n
cartina
paper for rolling cigarettes

rolling pin n
matterello mattarello
food preparation utensil

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
misirizzi
A toy that rights itself when pushed over

romaji /ˈɹoʊmədʒi/ /ˈɹəʊmədʒɪ/ n
romaji rōmaji
romanization of Japanese

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ n
esagerazione fantasiosa
embellished account
idillio romanticheria
idealized love
storia d'amore
intimate relationship, love affair
atmosfera fantasiosa poesia
mysterious, fascinating quality
romanzo
story or novel dealing with idealized love

romanize v
romanizzare
to put letters or words into the Latin alphabet

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ adj
romantico
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ n
romantico
person with romantic character
person who is behaving romantically

romantically adv
romanticamente
in a romantic way

romanticize v
romanzare
to view something in a romantic manner

romp n
scorrazzata
period of boisterous play

romp v
ruzzare scorrazzare spassarsela
to play roughly or energetically

rondel n
daga a rondelle
long thin medieval dagger

roof /ɹuːf/ n
tetto
the cover at the top of a building
the upper part of a cavity

roof rabbit n
coniglio di grondaia

roof tile n
tegola
tile covering a roof

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
corvo comune
bird
torre rocco
chesspiece
rocca
fortification

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ v
imbrogliare
cheat, swindle

rookery n
colonia zona di nidificazione
a colony of breeding birds or other animals

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
principiante
a novice
recluta
an inexperienced recruit

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
stanza camera sala
division in a building
motivo opportunità
opportunity or scope
spazio
space
posto
specific area of space

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ v
alloggiare
to reside

roommate /ˈɹumˌmeɪt/ n
coinquilino
US: with whom one shares an apartment or house
compagno di stanza
a person with whom one shares a room

roost /ɹuːst/ n
pollaio
place for sleeping birds

roost /ɹuːst/ v
appollaiarsi

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
gallo
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
radice
part of a plant
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression
of a tooth
part of a hair under the skin
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
primary source
part of a hair near the skin
analysis: zero of a function
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
trombata
coarse slang: act of sexual intercourse

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
fottere scopare trombare
coarse slang: to have sexual intercourse

root cause n
causa scatenante causa ultima
initiating cause

root for v
fare il tifo tifare
encourage a favored person

root mean square n
media quadratica
type of average

root of unity n
radice dell'unità
field element, some positive power of which equals 1

rooted adj
radicato
immobile

rooting n
radicazione
The process of forming roots.

rootstock n
portainnesto
a healthy plant used as the base for grafting

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
corda
a length of this string
corda cavo
thick, strong string

ropemaker n
cordaio
maker of ropes

ropemaking n
cordatura
the manufacture of rope

rorqual /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/ n
balenottera
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosacea n
rosacea
chronic condition

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
rosario
Catholic prayer beads
devotion

rosasite n
rosasite
mineral

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ adj
rosa
colour

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ n
rosato
colour
rosa
flower
shrub
cipolla
nozzle

rose quartz n
quarzo rosa
pinkish to reddish-colored quartz

rose window n
rosone
circular window

rose-colored glasses n
gli occhi di un bambino occhi di bambino
overly optimistic perception of something

rosebush n
rosaio
rose plant

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzhɪp/ n
cinorrodo frutto della rosa canina
the fruit of a rose plant

rosemary n
rosmarino ramerino
shrub

rosette /ɹoʊˈzɛt/ /ɹəʊˈzɛt/ n
coccarda
ornamental imitation of a rose

rosewater n
acqua di rose
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water

rosin /ˈɹɑ.zən/ /ˈɹɒ.zən/ n
colofonia
solid form of resin

rosish adj
rosastra rosastro
somewhat rosy, pale pink

roster /ˈɹɑstɚ/ /ˈɹɒstə/ n
calendario di lavoro ruolino ruolino di marcia ruolino di servizio
a list of names

rostral adj
rostrale
relating to the rostrum

rostrum /ˈɹɑː.stɹəm/ /ˈɹɒ.stɹəm/ n
pulpito rostro
dais, pulpit, or similar platform
rostro
projecting prow of a rowed warship

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ adj
roseo
rose-coloured

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
rosato rosé
wine

rosé wine n
vino rosato
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ [ɹɑt] v
marcire putrefarsi
to decay

rota /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ n
calendario di lavoro ruolino di marcia ruolino di servizio
schedule

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
ruotare
to spin, turn, or revolve

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rotazione
act of turning around a centre
rotazione rotazione delle colture
regular variation in a sequence
ciclo completo giro completo rivoluzione rotazione
single cycle of turning

rotational adj
rotazionale
of, pertaining to or caused by rotation

rotor n
rotore
a rotating part of a mechanical device
pala rotore
the wing of a helicopter or similar

rotorcraft n
aerogiro
aircraft that obtains its lift from rotors

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ adj
marcio marcito
decayed, gone bad
malvagio
mean

rottol /ˈɹɑdɑl/ /ˈɹɒtɒl/ n
rotolo
unit of dry weight

rotund /ɹoʊˈtʌnd/ /ɹəʊˈtʌnd/ adj
rotondo tondo
Having a round or spherical shape
rotondo
Round in body shape

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
approssimato
approximate
rude
crude, unrefined
difficile
difficult
ruvido rugoso scabro
not smooth
mosso
turbulent

rough breathing n
spirito aspro
Ancient Greek diacritical mark

rough-hew v
sbozzare sgrezzare sgrossare
cut or shape something roughly

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ adv
aprprossimativamente
unevenly

rouille /ˈɹui/ /ˈɹuːi/ n
rouille
type of sauce from Provence, France

roulade /ɹuːˈlɑːd/ n
involtino
A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked

roulette n
roulette
game of chance
rulletta
locus

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
rotondo tondo
circular or cylindrical
plump
complete, not lacking
spherical

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
cerchio circolo tondo
circular object
giro tappa
circular or repetitious route
pennello a testa tonda
circular paintbrush
girello lombo
hindquarters of a bovine for butchering
carica salva
individual ammunition shell
salva esplosione scoppio scroscio
outburst
bisello smussatura
rounded relief or cut at an edge
piolo
rung of a ladder
ripresa
segment of a sport event
giro mano
serving
ciclo serie
single individual portion or dose of medicine
canone
song with each subset starting at a different time
antiurto imbottitura
strip of material with a circular face

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ v
completare riempire
to complete, fill out

round angle n
angolo giro
an angle of 360 degrees

round bracket n
parentesi
parenthesis, bracket

round down v
arrotondare difetto
to round downwards to the desired accuracy

round trip n
di andata e ritorno
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
arrotondare eccesso
to round up a number

roundabout n
rotonda rotatoria
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

rounded /ˈɹaʊndɪd/ adj
arrotondato
pronounced with the lips drawn together

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
coccarda
bisante torta tortello
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle

roundhouse kick n
calcio circolare

rounding /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ adj
arrotondamento
round or nearly round; becoming round; roundish

rounding /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
arrotondamento
the act of rounding a mathematical value

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
percorso
course or way traveled
strada via
passing, course, road
way to do something

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ v
connettere instradare
internet: to connect two LANs
avviare dirigere instradare
to direct along a particular course

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
router
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ adj
di routine
regular; habitual

routing /ˈɹutɪŋ/ /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/ n
instradamento
a method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet

rove /ɹoʊv/ /ɹəʊv/ v
girovagare vagabondare
to wander about at random

rovibronic adj
rovibronico

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
riga
in a table
fila sequenza serie successione
line of objects

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
remata
exercise
baccano chiasso schiamazzo
continual loud noise
cazziata cazziatone lite rissa
noisy argument

row /ɹaʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
remare
transitive:to propel over water using oars
intransitive: to propel a boat or other craft over water using oars

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
berciare litigare schiamazzare
intransitive: to argue noisily

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
sorbo degli uccellatori
Sorbus aucuparia
sorbo
tree or shrub of the genus Sorbus

rowboat n
barca a remi
small boat that is rowed

rowdy /ˈɹaʊdi/ adj
chiassoso
rough and disorderly

rowen n
guaime

rower /ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ n
rematore rematrice
person who rows a boat

rowhouse n
casa a schiera
house

rowing n
voga
action of the verb "to row"
canottaggio
the sport

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
scalmo
support for an oar

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
reale regale
of or relating to a monarch or their family

royal antelope n
antilope pigmea
species of antelope

royal family n
famiglia reale
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state

royal flush n
scala reale
ace-high straight flush

royal jelly n
pappa reale
substance secreted by bees

royalist n
realista
supporter of monarchy

rozzer /ˈɹɒzə(ɹ)/ n
poliziotto
(slang) police officer

rub /ɹʌb/ n
strofinamento
act of rubbing

rub /ɹʌb/ v
strofinare fregare
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

rub salt in the wound v
mettere il dito nella piaga
to make an injury feel worse

rub someone the wrong way v
infastidire irritare
to bother

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ n
preservativo
condom
gomma
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree

rubber duck n
paperella di gomma papera di gomma
toy shaped like a duck

rubber tree n
albero della gomma
Hevea brasiliensis

rubberneck n
curioso ficcanaso impiccione
someone who engages in rubbernecking, or turning and staring

rubbernecker /ˈrʌbə(r)ˌnɛkə(r)/ n
curioso ficcanaso impiccione
spectator of accidents

rubbery adj
gommoso
relating to or resembling rubber

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ interjection
schifezza sciocchezza
used to express that something is exceedingly bad
assurdità corbelleria cretinata
used to express that what was recently said is nonsense or untrue

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ n
porcherie
corbelleria cretinata assurdità
nonsense

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
calcinacci detriti macerie
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
rosolia
disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
rubidio
element with atomic number 37

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
rublo
Russian monetary unit

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] n
rubino
type of gem

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
timone timone di coda timone di direzione timone di profondità
control surface of an aircraft
timone timone orizzontale
underwater vane used to steer a vessel

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
rubicondo
reddish

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
maleducato rude
bad-mannered
offensivo oscena
obscene, pornographic, offensive

rudely adv
ignorantemente incivilmente inurbanamente malamente maleducatamente scorrettamente
in a rude manner

ruderal adj
ruderale
grows in poor soil

rue /ɹuː/ n
ruta
any of various perennial shrubs

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
gorgiera
circular frill or ruffle on a garment

ruffe n
acerina
fish of the genus Gymnocephalus

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
facinoroso
scoundrel, rascal

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ n
gala falpalà frangia frappa guarnitura volant
strip of fabric

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
kookaburra dal ventre rossiccio
Dacelo gaudichaud

rufous-capped antshrike n
averla formichiera caporossiccio
Thamnophilus ruficapillus

rufous-vented ground-cuckoo n
cuculo di terra ventrerosso cuculo terragnolo culorossiccio
Neomorphus geoffroyi

rufous-winged antshrike n
averla formichiera alirossiccie
Thamnophilus torquatus

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
tappeto scendiletto tappetino
partial floor covering

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ n
rugby
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

rugby league n
rugby a 13
version of rugby football

rugby player n
rugbista
one who plays rugby

rugby union n
rugby a 15 rugby a XV
form of rugby

rugged /ɹʌɡd/ /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ adj
ruvido
broken into sharp points

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ n
rovina
remains of destroyed construction
something which leads to serious troubles
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ v
rovinare
to destroy

ruination n
rovina
act of ruining
state of being ruined

ruinous adj
rovinoso
destructive

ruinously adv
esizialmente rovinosamente
in a way that will cause ruin

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regola
regulation

rule /ɹuːl/ v
governare
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over

rule of thumb n
a lume di naso
general guideline rather than a strict rule

rule out v
escludere
to make something impossible

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ n
righello riga
measuring or drawing device
sovrano
person who rules or governs

rum /ɹʌm/ n
rum
distilled spirit

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
rimbombo rombo sferragliamento
low, heavy, continuous sound
battibecco caciara rissa
street fight or brawl

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
smascherare
to discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour
brontolare
to make a low pitched noise
sferragliare
to move while making a rumbling noise

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
rumine
first stomach of ruminants

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
ruminante
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
ruminare
to chew cud

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ v
frugare rovistare armeggiare spulciare
to hastily search for
buttare all'aria rivoltare scuriosare
to search something thoroughly and with disregard
frugare rovistare
to search something which contains many items

rummage sale n
mercatino mercato delle pulci vendita di oggetti usati
informal sale

rummy /ˈɹʌmi/ /ˈɹʌmɪ/ n
ramino
card game

rumormonger n
sussurrone
a person who spreads rumors and gossip

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
culaccio scamone
a cut of meat from the rump
chiappe deretano didietro natiche posteriore sedere
the buttocks
groppa culaccio culatta girello posteriore
the hindquarters of an animal

rumpled adj
sgualcito
creased, ruffled, dishevelled

rumpus n
chiasso
noise and confusion

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
corsa giro smagliatura
mandata quantitativo tiratura uscita
amount of something made
corso d'acqua
creek
addiaccio recinto stabbio stazzo
enclosure for animals
corsetta
faster than a walk
flusso scorrere sgocciolamento sgocciolio
flow of liquid
galoppata trotterellata
gallop
periodo distacco giro
interval of distance or time
corsa
the act of running
percorso
the route taken while running
smagliatura
unravelled stitches

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
condurre
to be in charge of
venire
to cost a large amount of money
lanciare
to execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program
fluire correre
to flow
correre
to move quickly on two feet
to compete in a race
to move or spread quickly
to move quickly

run after v
cacciare correre dietro inseguire rincorrere
follow quickly
andare dietro
try to win someone's affections

run aground v
arenarsi incagliarsi
to be immobilized by shallow water

run along v
partire
to leave

run amok v
andare fuori controllo
run amok

run away v
fuggire scappare
to flee by running

run down v
investire mettere sotto
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them

run out v
esaurire finire
to expire, to come to an end
essere a corto
to use up

run out of steam v
finire la benzina perdere energia
to run out of energy or motivation

run over v
investire
to drive over, causing injury or death

run-up n
rincorsa
the approach run of a highjumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ adj
dissenziente dissidente
deserting or revolting against one's group, etc.
fuggito scappato sfuggito
having run away

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ n
fuggiasco
a person or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions
fuori controllo impazzito inarrestabile ingovernabile
a train that is out of control
fuggifuggi
an object or process that is out of control

runcinate adj
roncinato

rundown n
punti salienti
a rough outline

rune /ɹuːn/ n
runa
letter or character

runestone n
pietra runica
stone with a runic inscription

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
traversa
crosspiece between chair legs
piolo scalino
ladder step

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
passatoia
long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area
corridore podista
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace

runner bean n
fagiolo rampicante

running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ n
corsa
sport

running headline /ˈɹʌnɪŋ ˈhɛdlaɪn/ n
testatina
text printed at the top of every page of a book, newspaper etc

running in n
rodaggio
operation of a new engine for testing

runny nose n
naso che cola
condition of discharge of mucus from the nose

runology n
runologia
study of runes

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
cagarella cagotto diarrea sciolta
diarrhea

runt /ˈɹʌnt/ n
piccoletto
smallest child in the family

runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
circuito pista tracciato
(athletics) short track
pista di decollo pista di atterraggio pista
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from
autonomia autosufficienza copertura operatività
number of months that a startup company can operate on its cash reserves
alveo fondo letto
stream bed
passaggio pista sentiero varco
usual path taken by wild animals
passerella
walkway extending from a stage

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
rupia
monetary currency

rupicolous adj
rupicolo
all senses

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ n
rottura
burst or split
failure mode

rural /ˈɹʊəɹəl/ /ˈɹʊɹəl/ adj
rurale
pertaining to non-urban areas

rurality n
ruralità
rural characteristic
state of being rural

rusalka n
rusalka
female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths

rush /ɹʌʃ/ n
giunco
plant
midollino
stem of that plant
fretta
haste

rush hour n
ora di punta
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting

rushed /ɹʌʃt/ adj
in fretta e furia precipitoso
done in haste
frettoloso indaffarato
very busy

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
biscotto fetta biscottata
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven

rust /ɹʌst/ n
colore
colour
ruggine
result of oxidation
plant disease

rust /ɹʌst/ v
ossidare
to oxidise

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ adj
rustico agreste
country-styled

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ n
agreste campagnolo paesano villico
person from a rural area

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ v
crepitare
to move (something) with a soft crackling sound

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
arrugginito arrugginita
affected by rust
lacking recent experience, out of practice

rusty-spotted cat n
gatto rugginoso
Prionailurus rubiginosus

rut /ɹʌt/ n
estro foia fregola
sexual desire or oestrus

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ n
rutenio
chemical element

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordio
chemical element

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
crudele spietato
without pity or compassion

ruthlessly /ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/ adv
sadicamente crudelmente senza pietà spietatamente
in a ruthless manner

rutile n
rutilo
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
segale
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food

rye bread n
pane di segale
type of bread

rösti /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ n
rösti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

s.t. conjunction
tale che
such that

sabbatical adj
sabbatico
relating to an extended period of leave

sabbatical n
anno sabbatico
extended period of leave

sabermetrics n
sabermetrica
analysis of baseball, especially via its statistics

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ adj
nero
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ n
zibellina zibellino
animal
nero
heraldic colour

sable antelope n
antilope nera
Hippotragus niger

sablefish n
carbonaro
Anoplopoma fimbria

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ n
sabotaggio
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction
act with intent to injure

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ v
sabotare
deliberate destruction to prevent success

sabotiere n
sorbettiera

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sciabola
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ n
saccade
rapid jerky movement of the eye

saccharide /ˈsæk.ə.ɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.əɹ.aɪd/ n
saccaride
the unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn

saccharification n
saccarificazione
hydrolysis of soluble polysaccharides

saccharify v
saccarificare
convert soluble polysaccharides

saccharin /ˈsækəɹɪn/ n
saccarina
white crystalline powder

saccharine /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ adj
dolciastro stucchevole
excessively sweet
mieloso sdolcinato smielato svenevole zuccheroso
ridiculously sentimental

saccharometer n
saccarometro
hydrometer

sack /sæk/ n
sacco
bag for commodities or items
bottino
booty obtained by pillage
benservito
informal: dismissal from employment
scroto
slang: scrotum
saccheggio sacco
the plunder and pillaging of a city

sack /sæk/ v
saccheggiare fare man bassa predare
to plunder

sack out v
appisolarsi assopirsi
fall asleep unintentionally

sackbut n
sackbut
brass instrument

sackful n
saccata sacco
the amount a sack would contain

sacral vertebra n
vertebra sacrale
certain vertebra

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ n
sacramento
sacred act or ceremony

sacred /ˈseɪkəd/ /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
sacro
made holy

sacred fir n
abete sacro
Abies religiosa

sacredness n
sacralità
property of being sacred

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ n
sacrificio
something sacrificed

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
sacrificare
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value
to offer as a gift to a deity

sacrificer n
sacrificatore sacrificatrice
someone who sacrifices

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
sacrificale
relating to sacrifice

sacrificial lamb n
agnello sacrificale
lamb
person

sacrilege n
sacrilegio
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/ adj
sacrilego
committing sacrilege

sacrilegiously adv
sacrilegamente
in a sacrilegious manner

sacristan n
sacrestano sagrestano
person who maintains the sacristy

sacristy n
sagrestia sacristia
room in a church

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
sacrosanto
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable
sacred, very holy

sacrum n
osso sacro sacro
bone at the base of the spine

sad /sæd/ adj
triste
feeling sorrow

sadden /ˈsædən/ v
intristire rattristare
make sad or unhappy

saddle /ˈsædəl/ n
sellino sella
seat on a bicycle etc
sella
seat on an animal
harness saddle on an animal
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills

saddle /ˈsædəl/ v
appioppare
to burden
sellare
to put a saddle on

saddle bow n
arcione
front part of saddle

sadism /seɪdɪzəm/ n
sadismo
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation
deliberate cruelty
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ n
sadico sadista
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ n
tristezza
state/emotion

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
sadomasochismo
practices of sadism and masochism collectively

sadomasochist n
sadomasochista
person who enjoys both inflicting and receiving pain

sadomasochistic adj
sadomasochistico
relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
safari
a trip into any undeveloped area

safari park n
zoosafari
zoo-like attraction

safe /seɪf/ adj
sicuro
not in danger

safe /seɪf/ n
cassaforte
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping

safe and sound adj
sano e salvo incolume indenne sana e salva
having come to no harm

safe haven n
rifugio
refuge

safe-conduct n
salvacondotto
document

safe-deposit box n
cassetta di sicurezza
box for holding valuables safe

safecracker n
scassinatore di casseforti scassinatrice di casseforti
translation one who practices safecracking

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
sicurezza
condition or feeling of being safe

safety pin n
spilla di sicurezza
pin in the form of a clasp

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
cartamo zafferanone
plant

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
zafferano
having an orange-yellow colour

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ n
zafferano
spice
colour
plant
dye

sag /sæɡ/ n
abbassamento
difference in elevation
cedimento colata
state of sinking or bending

sag /sæɡ/ v
flettere
to cause to bend
inclinarsi
to give way from a vertical position
barcollare
to loiter in walking
cedere deperire estenuarsi smorzarsi
to lose firmness
cedere flettersi
to sink
indossare pantaloni a vita bassa indossare pantaloni penzolanti
to wear pants low

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
saga
Old Norse Icelandic prose
long epic story

sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ adj
sagace
having or showing keen discernment

sage /seɪdʒ/ adj
saggio savio
wise

sage /seɪdʒ/ n
saggio savio
wise person
salvia
plant
herb used in cooking

sago n
sagù
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms used as a food thickener

saiga n
saiga
antelope

sail /seɪl/ n
vela
a piece of fabric attached to a boat
a tower-like structure found on the topside of a submarine
pala
the blade of a windmill

sail /seɪl/ v
veleggiare
to move briskly and gracefully through the air
navigare a vela condurre veleggiare
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
barca a vela
a boat propelled by a sail

sailcloth n
olona
fabric

sailfish n
pesce vela
fish

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ n
navigazione
motion across water

sailing ship n
nave a vela
type of ship

sailmaker n
velaio
occupation

sailor /ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/ n
navigatore velista
person who sails as a sport
marinaio navigatore marittimo navigante
worker on a ship, seaman

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ n
santa santo
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities
santo santa
person proclaimed as saint

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ v
canonizzare santificare
formally recognize as a saint

sake /seɪk/ n
sakè
Japanese rice wine

sake /seɪk/ /sɑːkeɪ/ /sɑːki/ n
causa
cause, interest or account

sal ammoniac n
clorammonio
rare mineral

salacious /səˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
salace
promoting sexual desire or lust

salacity n
salacità
the state or quality of being salacious

salad /ˈsæləd/ n
insalata
food

salad bowl n
insalatiera
bowl for salad

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
salamandra
amphibian
mythical creature
small broiler
metal utensil

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
salame
sausage

salary /ˈsælɚi/ n
salario stipendio
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

sale /seɪl/ n
vendita
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit
svendita liquidazione saldo
sale of goods at reduced prices

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
vendibile
suitable for sale

salesman n
venditore
man whose job it is to sell things

salesperson n
venditore
person who sells

saleswoman n
venditora
woman whose occupation is to sell things

salicylate n
salicilato
any salt or ester of salicylic acid

salicylic acid n
acido salicilico
salicylic acid

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ adj
degno di nota pertinente rilevante saliente
worthy of note

salify v
salificare
to form a salt

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ adj
salino
salty

salinity /seɪˈlɪnəti/ n
salinità
quality of being saline

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
saliva
liquid secreted into the mouth

salivary /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ adj
salivare
of or pertaining to saliva

salivary gland n
ghiandola salivare
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
salivare sbavare
to produce saliva
sbavare
to show eager anticipation

sally /ˈsæli/ n
sortita
a sortie

salmi n
salmì
stew

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
salmone
fish
colour

salmonella /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ /ˌsæməˈnɛlə/ n
salmonella
any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella

salon /səˈlɒn/ n
sala
galleria
art gallery
salone
beauty salon
salotto
gathering of people
salone sala
large room

salp n
salpa
free-swimming tunicate of the genus Salpa

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ adj
salino sale
saline
salato sale
salty

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ n
sale
sodium chloride
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ v
salare
to add salt to

salt and pepper adj
brizzolato
mixed black and white

salt cellar n
saliera
container holding salt for use in the kitchen or on a dining table

salt cod n
baccalà
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt flat n
salina
flat expanse of ground with abundant salt

salt of the earth n
sale della terra
a decent, dependable person

salt pan n
salina
A man-made pond where salty water is evaporated

salt shaker n
saliera
a small container designed to hold salt and facilitate sprinkling

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ n
bietolone
plant of the genus Atriplex

salto mortale n
salto mortale salto nel buio
(figuratively) a risky, dangerous or crucial step or undertaking
salto mortale
a dangerous and daring jump with possibly lethal outcome

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
salato
tasting of salt

salubrious /səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/ adj
salubre
promoting health

salutary /ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ /ˈsæljətɛɹi/ adj
salutare benefico
promoting good health and physical well-being

salutation n
saluto
act of greeting
greeting

salvageable adj
recuperabile
capable of being salvaged

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
salvezza
the process of being saved (religion)

salve /sælv/ n
unguento pomata balsamo
ointment, cream or balm
balsamo
something that soothes or heals

salve /sælv/ v
curare guarire
to calm or assuage
salvare
to salvage

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
salva
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery
salute paid by a simultaneous firing of a number of cannons

samara /ˈsæmərə/ n
samara
winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samario
chemical element

sambadrome /ˈsæmbədɹəʊm/ n
sambodromo
exhibition place for samba schools in Brazil

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone

same /seɪm/ adj
stesso medesimo
not different as regards self; identical
stesso
similar, alike

same /seɪm/ pronoun
stesso
the identical thing

same old story n
solita storia
the repetition of an annoying occurrence

same to you phraseologicalUnit
a lei a te
I wish to you what you have just wished to me

samizdat /ˈsæmɪzdæt/ n
samizdat
a samizdat publication
underground publishing

samovar n
samovar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan n
sampan
Chinese boat

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ n
assaggio
cooking
campione
part taken for inspection
business
statistics

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ v
campionare
to take or to test a sample or samples of

sampling n
campionamento
analysis of a group by determining the characteristics of a significant percentage of its members chosen at random
process or technique of obtaining a representative sample
measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form
sample
technique for electronically splicing pieces of previously recorded sound as part of a composition

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
samurai
feudal Japanese warrior

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
santificare
to endorse
consacrare
to make holy
purificare
to purify

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
baciapile bigotto devoto
holy, devout
bacchettone baciapile pretesco santimonia tartufesco tartufo
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanctimony n
santimonia
a hypocritical form of excessive piety

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
approvazione convalida ratifica
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid
sanzione
penalty, coercive measure

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
approvare ratificare sancire
to give authorization or approval to
sanzionare
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ n
santuario
consecrated area
rifugio
place of safety or protection

sand /sænd/ n
spiaggia
beach
sabbia rena
finely ground rock

sand /sænd/ v
scartavetrare
to abrade with sand or sandpaper
insabbiare
to cover with sand

sand cat n
gatto delle sabbie
small wild cat

sand dollar n
riccio riccio di mare
any echinoderm of the order Clypeasteroida

sand martin n
topino
bird

sandal /sændəl/ n
sandalo
type of footwear

sandbag n
sacchetto di sabbia
a bag filled with sand

sandblaster n
sabbiatrice
a device

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
sabbionaia sabbiera
box with sand for children

sandcastle n
castello di sabbia
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle

sander /ˈsændɚ/ n
levigatrice
machine for sanding

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ n
omino del sonno
figure who brings good sleep and dreams

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
carta vetrata
paper coated with abrasive material

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
scartavetrare
to polish or grind a surface

sandpiper /ˈsænd.paɪpə/ /ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/ n
gambecchio piovanello piro-piro
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
arenaria
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
tempesta di sabbia
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ n
tramezzino panino
snack consisting of two slices of bread

sandwich bar n
paninoteca sandwicheria

sane /seɪn/ adj
sano
mentally healthy
ragionevole
mentally sound; possessing a rational mind

sang-froid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
sangue freddo
composure, level-headedness, coolness in trying circumstances

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
sangue freddo imperturbabilità
composure, self-possession or imperturbability

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
sangria
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
confidente ottimista
anticipating the best
sanguigno
having the colour of blood; red
warm; ardent

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ n
sanguigno
blood red colour
sanguigna
red crayon

sanguivorous adj
sanguivoro
feeding on blood

sanidine n
sanidino
variety of orthoclase feldspar

sanitary adj
igienico
hygienic
sanitario
of health

sanitary napkin n
assorbente igienico
pad of cotton or other absorbent material

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
fognature igiene nettezza urbana

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ v
sanitizzare
to free from microorganisms

sanity /ˈsænəti/ n
sanità
the condition of being sane

sans-culottide /ˌsɒŋkjuːlɒˈtiːd/ n
giorno complementare sanculottide
any of the five or six days added at the end of Fructidor

santonin n
santonina
anthelmintic

sap /sæp/ n
linfa
juice of plant
alburno
sapwood of a tree
sempliciotto
slang: saphead
manganello
leather-covered hand weapon

sap /sæp/ v
fiaccare indebolire logorare
make unstable; weaken
minare scalzare
undermine

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
alberello virgulto
young tree

saponification n
saponificazione

saponify v
saponificare
to convert into soap

saponin n
saponina
steroid glycoside

sapper n
geniere zappatore
one who saps; combat engineer

sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
saffico
relating to lesbianism

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
zaffiro
gem

sapphism /ˈsæf.ɪzm̩/ n
saffismo
lesbianism

sapro- prefix
sapro-
putrid, rotten matter

saprophyte /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ n
saprofita
organism that lives on dead organic matter

saprophytic adj
saprofita
Relating to saprophytes

saprophytism n
saprofitismo
condition of being saprophytic

saproxylic adj
saproxilico saproxilo
relating to the decay of wood

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ n
alburno
wood just under the bark

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ n
sarcasmo
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstik/ /sɑːˈkæstik/ adj
sarcastico
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
sarcoma
type of malignant tumor

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ n
sarcomero
contractile unit in a striated muscle's myofibril

sarcophagus /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
sarcofago
coffin
steel structure

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
sardina sardella sarda
fish

sardonic /saːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑːnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
sardonico
ironically humorous
sardonico sarcastico sprezzante
scornfully mocking

sardonically adv
sardonicamente
in a sardonic manner

sardonyx n
sardonice
gemstone banded with red sard

sargasso /sɑɹˈɡæsoʊ/ /sɑːˈɡæsəʊ/ n
sargasso
brown alga of the genus Sargassum

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
sari
cloth

sarmentose adj
sarmentoso
having long, slender, prostrate stolons

sarrusophone n
sarrusofono
instruments

sarsaparilla /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌsæspəˈɹɪlə/ /ˌsɑːspəˈɹɪlə/ n
salsapariglia
vine of the genus Smilax

sash /sæʃ/ n
sciarpa fascia
decorative length of cloth
anta battente persiana
opening part of a window

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
insolente
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ adj
satanico
relating to Satan
evil
relating to Satanism

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ n
saté
dish

satchel /ˈsætʃəl/ n
cartella zaino
bag or case with one or two shoulder straps

sated adj
sazio
in a state of complete satisfaction

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
satellite
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body
a body orbiting a larger one

satellite dish n
antenna parabolica parabola parabolica
parabolic antenna

satiate /seɪʃɪˈeɪt/ v
saziare
satisfy

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
raso satin
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
satira
literary technique

satirical adj
satirico
of or pertaining to satire

satirically adv
satiricamente
in a satiric manner

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
soddisfazione
fulfillment of a need or desire
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
soddisfatto compiacimento contento
in a state of satisfaction

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
soddisfare accontentare saziare
to meet needs, to fulfill

satisfying adj
soddisfacente
that satisfies

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ n
satrapo
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
satrapia
territory governed by a satrap

satsuma /sætˈsu.mə/ /sætˈsuː.mə/ n
miyagawa satsuma
seedless cultivar of tangerine

saturated adj
saturato
full; unable to hold or contain any more

saturation n
saturazione
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated
chemistry: state of a saturated solution

saturnine /ˈsætənaɪn/ /ˈsætɚˌnaɪn/ adj
saturnina saturnino
of a person: having a tendency to be cold, bitter, gloomy, etc.

satyr /sæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪt.əɹ/ n
satiro
Greek mythology

sauce /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
salsa
liquid condiment

saucepan /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
casseruola pentola tegamino
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
sottovaso
object shaped like a saucer
piattino sottocoppa
small dish

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
impertinente
impertinent or disrespectful

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
crauti
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
sauna
sauna room or house
act of using a sauna

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
usare una sauna
to use a sauna

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
camminare girovagare passeggiare sollazzare vagare
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace

saurian /ˈsɔɹiən/ /ˈsɔːɹiən/ n
sauro
reptile of the suborder Sauria

sausage /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
salsiccia insaccato salame salume
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing
salsiccia
small, uncooked

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ n
saltata
dish

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
rosolare saltare
to cook food

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ adj
selvaggio primitivo
barbaric, not civilized
crudele impietoso
brutal, vicious or merciless
brutale crudele feroce
fierce and ferocious
selvaggio
wild, not cultivated

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ n
selvaggio
uncivilized or feral person

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ v
assalire
to attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint

savagely adv
selvaggiamente
in a savage manner

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
savana
tropical grassland with scattered trees

savant n
saggio
a person of learning

save /seɪv/ n
parata
block that prevents an opponent from scoring
salvare
computing: act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium

save /seɪv/ preposition
eccetto fatto salvo salvo
except, with the exception of

save /seɪv/ v
salvare
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
salvare redimere
theology: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation
risparmiare accumulare racimolare raggranellare
to accumulate money
risparmiare
to economize
salvare soccorrere
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone
immagazzinare salvare
to store for future use

save up v
raggruzzolare
accumulate money for a specific purpose

savin n
sabina
Juniperus sabina

savings account n
conto di risparmio libretto di risparmio
account that yields a better interest than a current account

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ n
redentore redentrice salvatore salvatrice
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
salato
Salty or non-sweet
gustoso saporito
Tasty, attractive to the palate

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
santoreggia
herb of genus Satureja

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ n
sapore
the specific taste or smell of something

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
degustare
to appreciate, enjoy or relish something
assaporare
to possess a particular taste or smell, or a distinctive quality

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
astuto furbo
well-informed and perceptive

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ n
sega
tool
adagio
saying or proverb

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ v
segare
cut with a saw

sawbones n
chirurgo segaossa
surgeon

sawdust n
segatura
dust created by sawing

sawfish n
pesce sega
ray with saw-shaped snout

sawmill n
segheria
machine, building or company

saxifrage n
sassifraga
plant

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
sassofono
a musical instrument of the woodwind family

saxophonist /sækˈsɒfənɪst/ /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fəˌnɪst/ n
sassofonista saxofonista
person who plays or practices with the saxophone

say /seɪ/ v
diciamo
imperative: let's say
dire
to communicate verbally or in writing
to indicate in a written form
si dice
to have a common expression
dire aio
to pronounce
recitare dire
to recite

say goodbye v
congedarsi
wish someone farewell upon their leaving

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n
detto massima proverbio
proverb or maxim

sb pronoun
qcn
abbreviation of somebody in explanation

scab /skæb/ n
rogna scabbia
common scab
sfoglia
founding irregularity
rogna
fungus disease of plants
group of diseases of potatoes
crosta
incrustation over a wound
gretto meschino spregevole
mean, dirty, paltry fellow

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
fodero
the sheath of a sword

scabies /ˈskei.biz/ n
rogna
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scabrous /ˈskeɪbɹəs/ /ˈskæbɹəs/ adj
scabro scabroso
covered with scales or scabs; very coarse or rough

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ n
patibolo
platform for executions
ponteggio impalcatura
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on

scaffolding n
ponteggio impalcatura
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scaffolding tower n
trabattello
temporary scaffolding for building work

scalability n
scalabilità
property of being scalable

scalar adj
scalare
having magnitude
relating to scale

scalar product n
prodotto scalare
product of two vectors

scald /skɑld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
scaldare
to heat almost to boiling

scale /skeɪl/ n
scala
ratio of distances
sequence for measurement
scala gamma
series of notes
squama scaglia
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals

scale model n
maquette modello di forma
three-dimensional copy or representation of something

scalene adj
scaleno
sides of different lengths

scalene triangle n
triangolo scaleno
triangle having each of its three sides of different lengths

scales /skeɪlz/ n
bilancia
device for weighing goods for sale

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɛlɘp/ n
capasanta
mollusc

scalloped adj
festonato
having an edge marked with semicircles

scalp /skælp/ n
cotenna scalpo
part of head where the hair grows
part of the skin of the head of an enemy kept as a trophy

scalp /skælp/ v
fare lo scalpo scalpare scotennare
to remove part of the head

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
bisturi scalpello
small straight knife

scalper n
bagarino
one who sells tickets unofficially

scam /skæm/ n
fregatura bidonata bidone imbroglio inciucio intrallazzo
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
fregare imbrogliare raggirare truffare
to defraud or embezzle

scammony n
scamonea
bindweed

scamp /skæmp/ n
birbante canaglia manigoldo
rascal, swindler

scan /skæn/ n
scansione
instance of scanning

scan /skæn/ v
scannerizzare
create a digital copy of an image using a scanner
scrutare
examine sequentially
scandire
form a poetic metre

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
scandalo
incident that brings disgrace

scandalmonger n
scandalista
a person who trades in gossip

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
scandio
chemical element

scanlation n
scanlation
the product of scanlation

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ n
dispositivo d'esplorazione
scanner lettore ottico
device which scans documents

scanning electron microscope n
SEM microscopio elettronico a scansione
electron microscope with matrix image

scansion v
scansione
the act of analysing the meter of poetry
the rhythm or meter of a line or verse

scant /skænt/ adj
esiguo scarso
very little

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
capro espiatorio
a goat imbued with the sins of the people
capro espiatorio capro emissario
someone punished for someone else's error(s)

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ v
fare da capro espiatorio
to punish someone for the error of someone else

scaphoid bone n
scafoide
carpal bone of the wrist

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ n
scapolare
a short cloak with an embroidered image of a saint

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
cicatrice
permanent mark on the skin
permanent negative mark on the mind

scarab n
scarabeo
symbol

scarce /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
scarso

scarcity n
scarsità
the condition of something being scarce or deficient
an inadequate amount of something; a shortage

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ n
timore
minor fright
paura spavento
something that inspires fear

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ v
spaventare impaurire spaurire
to frighten

scare quote n
virgolette ironiche
quotation mark used to provoke reaction

scarecrow /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ.kɹoʊ/ n
spaventapasseri spauracchio
an effigy made to scare the birds away
spilungona spilungone
tall, thin, awkward person

scared /skɛəd/ /skɛɹd/ adj
spaventato impaurito terrorizzato
afraid, frightened

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ n
sciarpa
long garment worn around the neck

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ v
inghiottire ingozzare ingurgitare
eat very quickly

scarificator n
scarificatore
cupping glass

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
scarlatto
colour

scarlet fever n
scarlattina
streptococcal infection

scary /ˈskeəɹi/ adj
pauroso
causing, or able to cause, fright

scathe v
ferire
injure

scathing adj
caustico
harshly or bitterly critical

scatology n
scatologia
study or analysis of faeces

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
deflettere
physics: to deflect
disperdere
to cause to separate
disperdersi
to disperse
sparpagliare cospargere
to distribute loosely
dilazionarsi
to occur at intervals

scatterbrain n
sbadato
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scatterometer n
scatterometro
radar for mearsuing surface winds

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
frugare rovistare
to collect and remove refuse

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
razzolatore spazzino
Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things
saprofago necrofago
animal feeding on decaying matter

scedasticity n
schedasicità
distribution of error terms

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
copione
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work
scenario panorama
outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events
sceneggiatura
screenplay or an outline or treatment thereof

scene /siːn/ n
scena
the location of an event that attracts attention
large informal group of people with a uniting interest

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
paesaggio
view, natural features, landscape

scenographer n
scenografo
scenographer

scent /sɛnt/ n
odore profumo

scent /sɛnt/ v
fiutare
to detect the scent of

scentless adj
inodore
without scent

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ n
scettro
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/ n
gioia maligna
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ n
programma orario ruolino di marcia
time-based plan of events

scheelite n
scheelite
mineral

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
schematico

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
schematizzare
organize according to a scheme

scheme /skiːm/ n
piano progetto programma schema
a systematic plan of future action
schema
chart or diagram
orderly combination of related parts
intrigo macchinazione stratagemma
secret, devious plan

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
congiurato faccendiere macchinatore
he who plots secret, devious plans

scheming adj
calcolatore
tending to scheme

scherzo /ˈskɛətsəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ(ˌ)tsoʊ/ n
scherzo
music

schilling n
scellino
old currency of Austria

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ n
scisma
division within a religious body
split within Christianity
split, division, separation, discord

schist /ʃɪst/ n
scisto
crystalline foliated rock

schistosity n
scistosità schistosità
state of being schistose

schistosomiasis n
schistosomiasi bilharziosi
various diseases

schizo /ˈskɪtsoʊ/ n
irrequieto schizofrenico schizzato
Schizophrenic

schizocarp n
schizocarpo
dry fruit

schizochromism n
schizocromismo

schizoid /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ adj
schizoide
characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity

schizoid /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ n
schizoide
someone with schizoid personality disorder

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
disturbo schizoide di personalità
personality disorder

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
schizofrenia
mental disorder
informal: condition in which disparate activities coexist

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
schizofrenico
of a person: afflicted with schizophrenia
of or pertaining to schizophrenia

schizothymia n
schizotimia
temperament

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/ n
sfigato
a chronically unlucky person

schnapps /ʃnɑps/ n
acquavite grappa
liquor

schnitzel n
milanesa
a meat dish

schnozzle n
nasone
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
erudito dotto
learned person
dotto erudito studioso accademico letterato ricercatore
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge

scholar's mate n
matto del barbiere
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7#

scholarch n
scolarca

scholarly adj
erudito
relating to scholars or scholarship

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
borsa di studio
study allowance

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ n
scolasticismo
school of philosophy

school /skuːl/ n
banco scuola banco di pesci
a group of fish
scuola di pensiero scuola
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
facoltà scuola
a department/institute at a college or university
scuola
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
an art movement
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
facoltà università scuola
college or university

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ n
pulmino scuolabus
transport for schoolchildren

school bus yellow adj
giallo scuolabus
high-visibility yellow for automotive or traffic use

school of thought n
scuola di pensiero
opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group

schoolbag n
zaino
satchel

schoolboy n
scolaro alunno
young male student

schoolchild /ˈsku.əltʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːltʃaɪld/ n
scolara scolaro
young person attending school or of an age to attend school

schoolgirl n
scolara alunna
girl attending school

schooling n
scolarizzazione
institutional education

schoolmaster n
preside

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
scuna goletta schooner
sailing ship

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ n
scevà schwa
indeterminate central vowel

sciaphilous adj
sciafilo
Tolerant of shade

sciatic adj
sciatico
of, or relating to the ischium

science /ˈsaɪəns/ n
scienza
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method
particular discipline or branch of learning
fact of knowing something
scienza conoscenza
knowledge gained through study or practice

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ n
fantascienza
fiction
technology which is not yet practical

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
scientifico
of or having to do with science

scientific method n
metodo scientifico
method of discovering knowledge

scientific name n
nome scientifico
formal name

scientifically adv
scientificamente
from a scientific perspective
in a scientific manner
using science or methods of science
with regard to science

scientism n
scientismo
belief

scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ n
scienziato scienziata
one whose activities make use of the scientific method

scientometrics n
scientometria
the scientific measurement of the work of scientists, especially by way of analysing their publications and the citations within them

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
scimitarra
sword with curved blade

scimitar-horned oryx n
orice dalle corna a sciabola
Oryx dammah

scintillator /ˌsɪntəˈleɪtəɹ/ /ˌsɪntɪˈleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
scintillatore
substance which glows under the action of high-energy particles

scintiscanner n
scintigrafo
apparatus used to make a scintiscan

scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
pollone talea
(detached) shoot or twig
discendente rampollo
descendant
erede al trono
heir to a throne

scissile adj
scissile
readily cut or split

scission /ˈsɪ.ʒən/ n
spacco taglio
the act of division

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ n
forbici
one blade on a pair of scissors

scissor door n
portiera a forbice
type of automobile door

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
forbici
tool used for cutting

sclera n
sclera
white of the eye

scleroderma n
sclerodermia
disease

sclerometer n
sclerometro
device used to measure hardness

scobs n
scorie
slag or dross that remains after the smelting of metal

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ n
derisione ridicolo scherno scorno verso
derision; ridicule; mockery
cibaria mangiare
food

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
deridere fare il verso motteggiare schernire
to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision
cibarsi mangiare nutrirsi
to eat
trangugiare
to eat food quickly

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ n
bisbetica brontolona linguaccia linguacciuta megera
person who scolds, particularly a woman

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ v
sgridare rimproverare riprendere
rebuke

scoliosis n
scoliosi
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

scoliotic adj
scoliotico
of, pertaining to, or affected by scoliosis

sconce /skɒns/ n
candelabro candeliere da parete
light fixture on a wall

scoop /skuːp/ n
cucchiaiata mestolata palettata
amount held by a scoop
cucchiaione mestolo
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
primizia anteprima anticipazione colpo giornalistico notizia in esclusiva
news learned and reported before anyone else

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
monopattino
foot-propelled vehicle
scooter
motor-scooter

scooterist n
lambrettista
all senses

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
ambito motivo scopo spazio
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain

scope out v
esplorare ispezionare
to scout

scops owl n
assiolo assiuolo
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ n
strinatura
A discolouration caused by heat
bruciacchiatura bruciatura scottatura strinatura
A slight or surface burn
imbrunimento
Brown discoloration on the leaves of plants caused by heat, lack of water or by fungi

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
scottarsi
to become scorched or singed
bruciacchiare scottare
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
ardere bruciare fare tabula rasa incendiare incenerire
to wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire

scorched adj
adusto bruciacchiato bruciato brullo riarso
dried, damaged, burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat

scorched earth n
terra bruciata

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
conto dovuto
account of dues
punteggio risultato
number of points accrued
punteggio
number of points earned
performance of an individual or group on an examination or test
spartito
sheet music showing all parts
ventina
twenty
20 libbre
weight of twenty pounds

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
marcare
to cut a groove in a surface
segnare fare punto realizzare
to earn points in a game
segnare il punteggio
to record the score for a game or a match

score off v
afferrare la meglio
to gain an advantage on somebody
cancellare
to scratch somebody out of a list or a group

scoring n
grattata
action of scratching
punteggio
process of keeping score

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
disprezzo
contempt, disdain

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
disprezzare disdegnare
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody
disprezzare
to reject

scornful adj
sprezzante disprezzante sdegnoso
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scorpion /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ n
scorpione
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones

scorpionfish n
scorfano scorpenide
fish

scotia /ˈskoʊʃə/ n
scozia
type of architectural molding

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
mascalzone farabutto furfante canaglia briccone disonesto
villain

scour /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ n
lavaggio ripulita strofinata
removal of sediment caused by swiftly moving water

scour /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
strofinare grattare lucidare pulire raschiare ripulire
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
spazzolare strigliare
to move swiftly over
darsela a gambe fuggire schizzare via
to run with speed
battere perlustrare rastrellare setacciare
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ n
flagello piaga
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ v
flagellare
to strike with a scourge

scouring pad n
paglietta spugnetta abrasiva
pad with sponge-like and abrasive side

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] n
ricognizione
act of scouting
Scout scout
member of the scout movement
esploratore
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] v
esplorare perlustrare
to explore a wide terrain

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ n
esplorazione
act of one who scouts
scautismo
activities of boy scouts and girl scouts
scoutismo scautismo
the Scouting movement

scowl /skaʊl/ n
cipiglio
wrinkling of the brows or face

scowl /skaʊl/ v
guardare in cagnesco
to look at or repel with a scowl or a frown
accigliarsi
to wrinkle the brows

scraggy /ˈskɹæɡi/ adj
scheletrico
very lean

scram /skɹæm/ v
andare via smammare
go away

scrambled egg n
uova strapazzate
dish

scrap /skɹæp/ n
ferraglia
discarded objects
avanzo resto
leftover food
frammento pezzo
small piece, fragment

scrap /skɹæp/ v
buttare via
to discard
rottamare smaltire
to dispose at the scrapyard

scrap paper n
cartastraccia
used paper, to be reused for jotting notes

scrapbook n
album
book with personal/family contents

scrape /skɹeɪp/ n
guaio pasticcio
awkward set of circumstances
bagarre rissa
fight
abrasione graffio sbucciatura
injury

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
grattare raschiare
cause to be in a certain state by scraping
grattare graffiare
draw an object along while exerting pressure
graffiare sbucciarsi
injure by scraping

scrape together v
racimolare
collect small amounts

scrape up v
racimolare
collect something needed

scratch /skɹætʃ/ n
grattamento
an act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation
graffio incrinatura strappo
disruption or mark on a surface
malloppo
money

scratch /skɹætʃ/ v
graffiare
To mark a surface with a sharp object
obliterare
to delete
grattare graffiare
to rub a surface with a sharp object
graffiare grattare raspare
to rub the skin with rough material

scratch card n
gratta e vinci
lottery ticket

scratching post n
grattatoio
wooden post that a cat scratches

scrawl n
scarabocchio
hastily or carelessly written note
girigogolo scarabocchio sgorbio svolazzo
irregular handwriting

scrawl v
scarabocchiare
to write in an irregular or illegible manner
to write hastily or illegibly

scrawny /ˈskrɔni/ /ˈskrɔːni/ adj
emaciato macilento
Thin, malnourished and weak

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ n
grido urlo
loud exclamation

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
urlare gridare sbraitare
to make the sound of a scream

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ n
regina dell'urlo
actress who appears in several horror movies

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
ghiaione
loose stony debris on a slope

screech /skɹiːtʃ/ [skɹitʃ] [skɹiːtʃ] v
stridere
make a screech

screech owl n
gufo comune
Megascops

screed /skɹiːd/ n
massetto
smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material
panegirico
written harangue

screen /skɹin/ /skɹiːn/ n
paravento
physical divider
schermo
viewing area of electronic output device
movie viewing area

screen /skɹin/ /skɹiːn/ v
cernere
to filter
censurare
to remove information
schermare
to shelter or block or protect with a screen

screen capture n
cattura immagine schermata videata
picture or image captured from a computer screen; a screenshot

screen printing n
serigrafia
printing method

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
sceneggiatura
script for a movie or a television show

screenshot n
schermata videata
image of computer screen output

screw /skɹuː/ n
scopata
act of screwing
vite
fastener
elica
ship’s propeller

screw /skɹuː/ v
fregare truffare
to cheat or treat unfairly
scopare trombare fottere chiavare
to have sexual intercourse with

screw this interjection
al diavolo fanculo

screw thread n
filetto
helical ridge or groove

screw you n
fottiti
a slightly politer version of "fuck you"

screwdriver n
cacciavite giravite
tool

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
scarabocchiare
to doodle
scarabocchiare schiccherare
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry

scribbler n
gazzettiere imbrattacarte
one who scribbles; hasty or untalented writer

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
amanuense scriba scrivano
one who writes; a draughtsman

scriber n
graffietto punta punta a tracciare truschino
a sharp edged tool for drawing lines on materials to be worked

script /skɹɪpt/ n
scrittura
a system of writing
copione
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
scritto
writing; written document
calligrafia scrittura
written characters, style of writing

script supervisor n
segretario di edizione
member of a film crew

scrivener /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪvənəɹ/ n
scrivano
professional writer

scrofula /ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ /ˈskɹɔfjələ/ n
scrofola
form of tuberculosis

scrooge /skɹuːdʒ/ n
spilorcio taccagno tirchio avaro
miserly person

scrotal adj
scrotale
scrotal

scrotum /ˈskɹəʊtəm/ n
scroto
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scrounge /skɹɑʊndʒ/ v
battere cassa
To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean
scroccare
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another

scrounger n
parassita scroccone approfittatore
one who scrounges

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
annullare disdire
to call off a scheduled event; to cancel
strofinare sfregare
to rub hard

scrubbing brush n
brusca
short brush

scruffy /ˈskɹʌ.fi/ adj
trasandato
untidy in appearance

scrum /skɹʌm/ n
mischia
mischia chiusa
(rugby) all the forwards joined together in an organised way
calca ressa
a tightly packed and disorderly crowd of people

scrum-half n
mediano di mischia
rugby player

scrunch /skɹʌntʃ/ v
accartocciare compattare
crumple

scrupulous /ˈskɹu.pjə.ləs/ adj
accurato acribia coscienzioso meticoloso
meticulous

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
indagare esaminare
to examine with great care

scrutiny /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ n
esame minuzioso
thorough inspection

scuba diving n
immersione con autorespiratore pesca subacquea
underwater swimming

scuff /skʌf/ n
sfregamento
scraping, usually with one's feet

scuff /skʌf/ v
mancare
to mishit
sfregare strusciare
to scrape the feet while walking

scuff mark n
segno di sfregamento
a mark caused by scuffing

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
baruffa rissa ruffa zuffa
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
scultore scultrice
a person who sculpts

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)əɹ/ n
scultura
work of art created by sculpting
art of sculpting

scum /skʌm/ n
mucillagine
greenish water vegetation
impurità
layer of impurities

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ v
avversare bruciare
thwart, destroy

scurf n
crosta
flakes of skin

scurrilous /ˈskɜɹələs/ /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ adj
scurrile

scurry v
scappare fuggire svignarsela
to run away with quick light steps

scurry away v
fuggire
to run away with quick light steps

scurvy adj
ignobile scorbutico spregevole
Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean

scurvy n
scorbuto
deficiency of vitamin C

scut /skʌt/ n
codino
short, erect tail

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
scotola maciulla
implement used to separate the fibres of flax

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
scotolare
to strip off as the cuticle from the fibre

scutellum n
scutello
shield-shaped structure

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ v
autoaffondarsi
To deliberately sink a ship (often by order of the captain)

scyphozoan n
scifozoo
jellyfish

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ n
falce
farm tool

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
falciare
to cut with a scythe

sea /siː/ n
mare
body of water

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ n
branzino spigola
salt-water fish

sea bream n
orata cantaro dentice
any of several species of marine fish

sea cucumber n
oloturia cetriolo di mare
sea cucumber

sea hare n
lepre marina
large marine gastropod mollusc

sea horse n
cavalluccio marino ippocampo
fish

sea lamprey n
lampreda di mare
animal

sea level n
livello del mare
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured

sea lion n
leone marino otaria
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
mostro marino
large, aggressive creature in the sea

sea onion n
cipolla marina
Drimia maritima

sea otter n
lontra di mare
Enhydra lutris

sea salt n
sale marino
salt prepared by evaporating sea water

sea serpent n
serpente marino
sea monster

sea stack n
faraglione
pillar of rock

sea turtle n
tartaruga marina
any turtle that inhabits oceans

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
riccio di mare
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea

seabed n
fondale marino
floor or bottom of the sea or ocean

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgio
chemical element with atomic number 106

seadog n
lupo di mare
sailor accustomed to the sea

seafarer n
marittimo
one who travels by sea

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ n
frutti di mare frutto di mare
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life

seafront n
lungomare
town waterfront

seagull /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ n
gabbiano
bird of the family Laridae

seal /siːl/ n
foca otaria
pinniped
sigillo bollo timbro
design or insignia associated with organization or official role
guarnizione
something designed to prevent leaking
sigillo
something which will be visibly damaged when a covering or container is opened
tight closure
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance

seal /siːl/ v
chiudere ermeticamente
to close securely
piombare
to fasten (something) closed so that it cannot be opened without visible damage
sancire suggellare
to guarantee
sigillare
to place a seal on (a document)
chiudere interdire isolare recintare sigillare
to prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something)

sealant n
sigillante
material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid

seam /siːm/ n
costura cucitura
cucitura
folded back and stitched piece of fabric
sutura
suture
filone vena
thin stratum of mineral

seamless adj
ininterrotto senza soluzione di continuità
Without interruption; coherent

seamount n
montagna sottomarina
underwater mountain

seamstress /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
cucitrice sarta
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
seduta spiritica

seaplane n
idrovolante
an aircraft

seaquake n
maremoto

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ v
al salto bruciacchiare rosolare
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
ricerca
an attempt to find something

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
cercare buscare
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly
cercare
to look throughout (a place) for something

search engine n
motore di ricerca
application that searches for data

search warrant n
mandato di perquisizione
court order authorising the search of a place

searcher /ˈsɜːt͡ʃə/ n
cercatore
One who searches

seashell n
conchiglia
shell

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ n
mal di mare naupatia
a feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a ship

seaside resort n
stabilimento balneare
coastal holiday resort

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ n
stagione
part of year with something special
quarter of a year
a group of episodes

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ v
acclimatare addestrare allenare
to make fit for any use by time or habit
stagionare
to prepare by drying or hardening
condire insaporire
to flavour food

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
con esperienza consumato esperta esperto provetto veterano
experienced

seasoning n
condimento
cooking ingredient

seat /siːt/ n
sedile
sezione
electoral district
assito seduta
horizontal portion of a chair
sede
location of a governing body
seggio
membership in a representative body
posto
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting
cavallo fondo
part of clothing
sedia seduta
piece of furniture
posto scranno sedile seduta
place in which to sit

seat /siːt/ v
insediare
legislature: to provide seat
stabilirsi
to cause to occupy a post; to settle
accogliere accomodare alloggiare contenere far sedere ospitare
to provide places to sit
accomodarsi
to put a seat or bottom in
collocare porre posizionare
to put an object into a place
mettere a sedere
to request or direct to sit

seat belt n
cintura di sicurezza
restraining belt

seaway n
percorso rotta tragitto

seaweed n
alghe
marine plants and algae

sebaceous gland n
ghiandola sebacea
gland of skin secreting sebum

seborrhea n
seborrea
skin disorder

seborrheic adj
seborreico
of or pertaining to seborrhea

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
sebo
thick oily substance

secessionism n
scissionismo secessionismo

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
secondo
second (numeral)
that which comes after the first

second /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
secondo
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
unit of angular measure
secondo attimo momento
short, indeterminate amount of time

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
seconda chance seconda possibilità
another chance to achieve what should have been done the first time
seconda scelta
manufactured item that fails to meet quality control standards
secondo padrino
attendant of a duel or boxing match standing in for a contestant

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ v
appoggiare assecondare secondare sostenere
to agree as a second person
comandare distaccare
to temporarily transfer employment

second baseman n
seconda base
defensive player

second cousin n
cugino di secondo grado
grandnephew or grandniece of a grandparent

second fiddle n
secondo violino
music: fiddle part in harmony to the first fiddle
music: person playing second fiddle
spalla
sidekick or subordinate; the role of such a person

second lieutenant n
sottotenente
the rank below a lieutenant

second person n
seconda persona
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience

second-hand smoke n
fumo passivo
smoke from cigarettes, that any person including non-smokers could breathe in

second-person plural n
seconda persona plurale
the linguistic category referring to multiple people being addressed by the speaker of an utterance

second-person singular n
seconda persona singolare

second-rate adj
scadente
of mediocre quality

secondarily adv
secondariamente
of lesser importance

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ adj
secondario secondaria
succeeding first

secondary alcohol n
alcol secondario
alcohol R₂CH-OH

secondary school n
ginnasio liceo liceo artistico liceo classico liceo linguistico liceo scientifico
school

secondhand adj
di seconda mano
not new; previously owned and used by another

secondment n
distaccamento
temporary transfer

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
segretezza riserbo
concealment

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
segreto
being or kept hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
segreto
knowledge that is hidden

secret of Polichinelle n
segreto di Pulcinella
secret known to everyone

secret police n
polizia segreta
police operating outside normal boundaries of law

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
segretariato
the office or department of a government secretary

secretary /ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/ n
segretaria segretario
ministro segretario
head of a department of government
segretario
leading or managerial position in certain organizations
segretario segretaria
person keeping records and handling clerical work
segretario serpentario
sagittarius serpentarius
scrittoio segretario
type of desk

secretion n
secrezione
act of secreting
secreted substance

secretly /ˈsi.kɹət.li/ adv
di nascosto
in a secret manner

sect /sɛkt/ n
setta
religious movement

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ n
sezione
cutting, part cut out
part, piece or subdivision of anything
science: thin slice of material
sezione articolo
part of a document

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ v
sezionare
to cut

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
settore
a field of economic activity
part of circle
section
zone
military operation area

sectoral adj
settoriale
pertaining to a sector

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
secolare
happening once in an age or century
secolare laico
not specifically religious

secularism n
Secolarismo
The related political belief in the separation of church and state

secularize v
laicizzare secolarizzare
to make secular

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
cartolarizzazione
process of securitizing assets

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ n
sicurezza
condition of not being threatened
cartevalori
finance: tradeable financial asset

security service n
servizio segreto
government organisation

sedan chair n
portantina bussola palanchino
small litter or palanquin

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ adj
sedativo
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ n
sedativo
an agent or drug that sedates

sedentary /ˈsɛd(ə)ntɛɹi/ adj
sedentario
not moving, not migratory

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
carice sala
any plant of the genus Carex

sedge warbler n
forapaglie
Acrocephalus schoenobaenus

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
sedimento deposito
collection of small particles

sedimentary rock n
roccia sedimentaria
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
sedizione
insurrection or rebellion

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
sedurre
to win over or attract someone
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray

seductress n
seduttrice
woman who seduces

sedulous /ˈsɛdjələs/ /ˈsɛdʒələs/ adj
diligente meticoloso solerte
persevering in business or in endeavors

see /siː/ n
diocesi arcidiocesi sede
diocese
sede
place where sovereign power is exercised

see /siː/ v
vedere
perceive with the eyes
capire vedere
understand

see Naples and die proverb
vedi Napoli e poi muori
since nothing compares to the beauty of Naples, you can die after you've seen it

see double v
vedere doppio
to experience double vision

see off v
accompagnare
to accompany someone to a point of departure

see out v
accompagnare
to accompany (a guest) to the door
portare a termine
to watch an activity develop to a conclusion

see past the end of one's nose v
[[non vedere oltre la punta del proprio naso|vedere oltre la punta del proprio naso]] [[non vedere più in là del proprio naso|vedere più in là del proprio naso]]
have insight into underlying facts or consequences

see red v
andare fuori di testa arrabbiarsi non vederci più dalla rabbia perdere il controllo
to become angry

see stars v
vedere le stelle
experience flashing lights

see the light v
vedere la luce
undergo a spiritual conversion

see through v
svelare
avoid being deceived
intravedere vedere attraverso
perceive visually through something transparent
soddisfare
to constitute ample supply
completare portare a compimento portare a termine realizzare
to do something until it is finished
smascherare
to recognize someone's true motives

see you phraseologicalUnit
arrivederci ciao
see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
a più tardi a dopo si rivede
goodbye

see you soon interjection
a presto ci vediamo
goodbye

seed /siːd/ n
seme
fertilized grain
seme sperma
semen

seed /siːd/ v
classificare
assign a position to in a tournament
seminare
to plant or sow seeds

seedeater n
uccello granivoro
bird

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
germoglio
young plant grown from seed

seedy adj
indecente
disreputable; run-down
bassofondo
untidy; unkempt

seeing is believing proverb
vedere per credere
you need to see something to believe it

seek /siːk/ v
cercare ricercare
to try to find

seek out v
ricercare
to try to locate

seem /siːm/ v
parere sembrare apparire
to appear

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ adj
decente
appropriate

seep /siːp/ n
sorgente
a place where water seeps out of the ground
infiltrazione
a seepage
infiltrarsi penetrare trasudare
to ooze through pores

seer /siːɹ/ n
veggente chiaroveggente indovino
someone who foretells the future

seesaw n
altalena
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seethe /siːð/ v
ribollire
to boil vigorously (intransitive verb)
brulicare turbinare
to buzz with activity
fervere schiumare
to foam in an agitated manner, as if boiling

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ n
segmento
length of some object

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
segregare
to separate

sei whale n
balenottera boreale
whale of the rorqual family

seiche /seɪʃ/ n
secca
standing wave in a lake

seigniorage /ˈseɪ.njə.ɹɪdʒ/ n
signoraggio

seism /ˈsaɪzəm/ n
sisma
shaking of the earth

seismic zoning n
classificazione sismica
map of intensity of expected earthquakes

seismograph /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡɹæf/ n
sismografo
instrument that detects and records earthquakes

seismological adj
sismologico
Relating to seismology

seismologist n
sismologo sismologa
person who practices seismology

seismology /saɪzˈmɑlədʒi/ n
sismologia
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior

seismometer n
sismometro
device used by seismologists to measure seismic waves

seize /siːz/ v
afferrare prendere
grab
approfittare
take advantage

seize the day v
cogliere l'attimo
enjoy the present

seize up v
gripparsi
machine stop working
intorpidirsi
muscles stiffen

seizure /ˈsiʒɚ / n
convulsioni
sudden attack or convulsion

selcouth adj
meraviglioso
strange, rare, marvellous

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
raramente di rado
infrequently, rarely

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
selezionare scegliere
to choose one or more elements from a set

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
selezionato
that have been selected or chosen

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ n
selezione
process or act of selecting
something selected

selective /səˈlɛktɪv/ adj
selettivo
of or pertaining to the process of selection

selectron n
selettrone
slepton partner of the electron

selen- /sɛliːn/ prefix
seleno-
(containing) selenium

selen- /sɛliːn/ /sɛlən/ prefix
seleno-
moon

selenate n
seleniato
any salt or ester of selenic acid

selenide n
selenuro seleniuro
compound in which selenium serves as an anion
selenuro
organic compound

selenite n
selenito
from selenous acid
selenite
gypsum

selenium /sɪˈliː.ni.əm/ n
selenio
chemical element

selenographic adj
selenografico
of or pertaining to selenography

selenography n
selenografia
scientific study of the moon

selenologist n
selenologa selenologo
person skilled or involved in selenology

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
selenologia
the study of the moon and several satellites

self /sɛlf/ n
stesso
individual person as the object of his own reflective consciousness

self- prefix
auto-
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

self-assured adj
sicuro di sé
confident on one's abilities

self-awareness n
autocoscienza autognosia autoconsapevolezza
state of being self-aware

self-built adj
autocostruito
built by oneself

self-centered adj
egocentrico
egotistically obsessed with oneself

self-confidence n
fiducia in se stesso
state of being self-confident

self-confident adj
sicuro di sé baldanzoso baldo spigliato
confident in one's abilities

self-conscious adj
autocosciente
aware of oneself as an individual being

self-consciousness n
autocoscienza
awareness of the self as an entity
impaccio
shyness

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ adj
autoironico
critical of oneself

self-deprecation n
autoironia
disparaging view of oneself

self-determination n
autodeterminazione
political independence of a people

self-effacing adj
introverso pavido schivo timido

self-employed adj
autonomo
working for oneself

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/ n
autostima compiacimento
confidence in one's own worth

self-evidence n
ovvietà
the quality of being self-evident

self-evident adj
evidente lapalissiano ovvio
obviously true

self-help n
autoaiuto
bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others

self-image n
immagine di sé
way a person views themself

self-important adj
borioso montato
having too high an opinion of one's own importance

self-improvement n
auto-miglioramento
following a disciplined programme to improve one’s health or character

self-knowledge n
autoconoscenza
knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities

self-made adj
venuto dal niente
having achieved success by one's own efforts

self-medicate v
autosomministrare

self-medication n
automedicazione
medication of oneself without professional advice

self-pity n
autocommiserazione
feeling of pity for oneself

self-pollination n
autoimpollinazione
Pollination of a flower by its own pollen

self-portrait n
autoritratto
portrait of the painter who painted it

self-presentation n
autopresentazione

self-preservation /ˌsɛlfˌpɹɛzɜˈɹ.veɪ.ʃən/ n
autoconservazione
self-preservation

self-proclaimed adj
autoproclamato
announced by oneself

self-reference n
autoreferenza
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
autoreferenziale
that or who refers to itself or oneself

self-referentiality n
autoreferenzialità
quality of being self-referential

self-righteous adj
farisaico
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic

self-sacrifice n
abnegazione autosacrificio
giving up of one's own benefit

self-seeking adj
autocercante
military: searching automatically for target

self-service n
autoservizio tavola calda
the practice of serving oneself

self-serving adj
autoreferenziale
showing interest only in oneself

self-sufficient adj
autosufficiente
able to provide for oneself independently of others

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
selfie
photographic self-portrait

selfie stick n
asta per selfie
extendable arm to hold a camera

selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ adj
egoistico
egoista
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making
regard for oneself above others' well-being

selfishness /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ n
egoismo
quality of being selfish

selfless adj
altruista disinteressato altruistico
having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish

sell /sɛl/ v
vendere
to agree to transfer goods or provide services
circuire
to trick, cheat, or manipulate someone

sell like hot cakes v
andare a ruba
sell quickly

sell-by date n
data di scadenza
final date on which a product can be sold

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
venditore venditrice
someone who sells

selvage n
cimosa vivagno
any finished edge of fabric
bordo cimosa lisiera orlo vivagno
finished edge of a woven fabric parallel with warp

semantic field n
campo semantico
group of words relating to same subject

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
semantica
science of the meaning of words

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ n
semaforo
visual signaling system
semaforo marittimo
visual signaling with flags

semasiological adj
semasiologico

semasiology /sɪmeɪsiˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌsiːmeɪsɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
semasiologia

semblance /ˈsɛm.bləns/ n
apparenza parvenza sembianza
likeness, similarity

semelfactive adj
semelfattivo
of or relating to the semelfactive aspect

semelfactive aspect n
aspetto semelfattivo
grammar aspect

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
seme sperma
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
semestre
half of school year

semi- /sɛmi/ prefix
mezzo- semi-
half (prefix)

semi-deponent n
semideponente
verb whose present system is normal but whose perfect system is deponent (or vice versa)

semi-detached adj
bifamiliare
having one wall shared

semi-norm n
norma
a function that maps a vector to a non-negative value

semi-precious adj
semiprezioso
sort of or somewhat precious or valuable

semi-skimmed milk n
latte parzialmente scremato
type of milk

semi-syllabic adj
semisillabico

semi-trailer n
semirimorchio
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end

semi-weekly adj
bisettimanale
occurring twice a week

semi-weekly adv
bisettimanalmente
twice a week

semiaxis n
semiasse
half of an axis of symmetry

semibreve n
semibreve
whole note

semicircle n
semicerchio
half of a circle

semicircular adj
semicircolare
in the shape of a semicircle

semicircumference n
semicirconferenza
half of a circumference

semiclassical adj
semiclassico
music
physics

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
punto e virgola
punctuation mark ';'

semiconducting adj
semiconduttore
having the characteristics of a semiconductor

semiconduction n
semiconduzione
The behaviour of a semiconductor

semiconductor n
semiconduttore
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator

semiconscious adj
semicosciente
not fully conscious

semidesertic adj
semidesertico

semidurable adj
semidurevole
somewhat durable

semielliptical adj
semiellittico
having the form of half an ellipse

semifinal n
semifinale
competition

semifinalist n
semifinalista
person who competes in the semifinals

semifluid adj
semifluido semiliquido
having properties intermediate between liquids and solids

semigroup n
semigruppo
set for which a closed associative binary operation is defined

semiliquid adj
semiliquido
having properties intermediate between those of a solid and a liquid

semimembranous adj
semimembranoso
partially membranous

seminal adj
seminale
of or relating to seed or semen
highly influential

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəlˌvɛsɪkl/ n
vescicola seminale
seminal vesicle

seminar n
seminario
class held for advanced studies
meeting held for the exchange of useful information

seminarist n
seminarista
student at a seminary

seminary n
seminario
theological school

seminatural adj
seminaturale
partially natural

seminiferous adj
seminifero
containing, bearing, or producing semen

seminoma n
seminoma
form of testicular cancer

semiology n
semiologia
semiotics

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
semiotico
of or relating to semiotics or to semantics

semiotics /sɛmiˈɒtɪks/ n
semiotica
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
gambecchio semipalmato
Calidris pusilla

semipermeable /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
semipermeabile
permeable to some things and not to others

semiprime n
numero semiprimo semiprimo
number that is the product of two primes

semiquaver n
semicroma
music

semirigid adj
semirigido
partially rigid

semiserious adj
semiserio
somewhat or partially serious

semispace n
semispazio
either of two regions of a space

semitone n
semitono
interval between adjacent keys

semitransparent adj
semidiafano
allowing some visibility but clouded

semivoltine adj
semivoltino
less than univoltine; having a brood or generation less often than once per year

semivowel n
semiconsonante semivocale
sound in speech

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
semola crusca semolino
hard grains of flour left after milling

senarius n
senario
senarius

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
senato
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
senatore senatrice
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate

send /sɛnd/ v
rendere
bring to a certain condition
inviare mandare restituire rimandare
make something go somewhere

send for v
convocare
summon

send off v
espellere
show someone a red card

send out v
inviare
dispatch, issue

send someone packing v
espellere
expel, eject, or dismiss someone

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ n
mittente
someone who sends

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
senile barbogio rimbambito
exhibiting the deterioration in mind

senior citizen n
anziano anziana
old person

sennit n
salamastra salmastra
braided cord

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
sensazione impressione senso
physical feeling
sensazione colpo effetto sensazionale impressione
widespread excitement

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
senso coscienza sensazione
conscious awareness
senso
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
sound judgement
verso
math: direction of a vector
tocco senso
natural ability
senso significato
semantics term
meaning or reason

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
percepire
use biological senses

sense of humour n
senso umoristico
quality of an individual to find certain things funny

sense organ n
organo sensorio
an organic sensor

senseless adj
senza capo nè coda
lacking meaning or purpose

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
giudizioso ragionevole di buon senso
acting with or showing good judgement

sensibly /ˈsɛnsəbli/ adv
accortamente assennatamente ragionevolmente sensatamente
in a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense

sensical /ˈsɛnsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈsɛnsɪkl̩/ adj
significativa significativo
that makes sense

sensillum n
sensillo
sensory organ

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
delicato sensibile
capable of offending
sensibile
easily offended
responsive to stimuli
accurate

sensitivity n
sensibilità
the quality of being sensitive
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli
the degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength

sensitize v
sensibilizzare
to make increasingly aware of

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
sensore
device or organ that detects certain external stimuli

sensorial /sɛnˈsɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
sensoriale
sensory

sensory /ˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
sensoriale
of the senses or sensation

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ adj
sensuale
inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations

sensualism n
sensualismo
doctrine: everything reduces to transformed sensation

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] n
condanna
decision of a jury
frase
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
pena
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] v
condannare
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sentential adj
sentenziale
relating to a sentence

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
conciso laconico succinto
using as few words as possible

sentimental /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
sentimentale
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion

sentimental value n
valore affettivo
value of something from associated personal memories

sentimentally adv
sentimentalmente
in a sentimental manner

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ n
sentinella
A sentry or guard

sentinel event n
evento della sentinella
unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ /ˈsɛntɹɪ/ n
sentinella guardia
guard

sentry-box n
garitta
booth for a sentry

separable polynomial n
polinomio separabile
polynomial that has distinct roots

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ adj
separato separata
apart from; not connected to
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ v
separare
to disunite, disconnect
to cause to be separate

separate the wheat from the chaff v
separare il buono dal cattivo separare il grano dal loglio
to select only that which is of value

separately adv
separatamente distintamente disunitamente separatemente singolarmente
in a separate manner

separation /sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
separazione
act of disuniting two or more things
an interval, gap or space that separates things
(law) an agreement terminating a relationship
the place at which a division occurs

separatism n
separatismo
separatism

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
separatista
Advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ n
separatista
political separatist

separatistic adj
separatistico

sepiolite n
sepiolite
a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ n
sepoy
A native soldier of the East Indies

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ n
sepsi
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed

septet n
settimino
group of seven

septic adj
settico
of or pertaining to sepsis

septic tank n
fossa biologica
watertight treatment system for domestic sewage

septillion numeral
settilione
a billion quintillion, 1042
quattrilione
a trillion trillion, 1024

septinsular adj
settinsulare
consisting of seven islands

septrional adj
settentrionale
of or coming from northern regions

septuagenarian n
settuagenario
One who is between the age of 70 and 79

septum /ˈsɛptəm/ n
setto
(anatomy) wall separating two cavities

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
seguito
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequence /ˈsikwəns/ n
successione
in mathematics, an ordered list of objects
sequenza successione
set of things in a set order

sequenced adj
sequenziato
whose sequence has been determined

sequentially adv
in sequenza in serie
in sequence; in order

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
zecchino
Italian/Turkish coin
lustrino pailette
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
sequoia
tree

serac /sɛˈɹæk/ n
seracco
sharp tower of ice

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ n
serraglio

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
serafino
highest order of angels

seraphic /səˈɹæf.ɪk/ adj
serafico
relating to the seraphim

seraphim n
serafini
plural of seraph

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
serenata
love song
instrumental composition

serendipity /ˌsɛ.ɹɛn.ˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
serendipità
a combination of events which are not individually beneficial, but occurring together produce a good or wonderful outcome
serendipità scoperta
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ adj
sereno
fair and unclouded
peaceful, calm

serenity n
serenità
state

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
servo
semifree peasant

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.dʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ n
sergente
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
sergente maggiore
sergeant major

serial killer n
assassino seriale assassina seriale omicida seriale serial killer
person who commits multiple murders

serial number n
numero di serie
unique number assigned to unit

sericin n
sericina
water-soluble glycoprotein

sericulture /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
sericoltura bacologia bachicultura seticoltura
rearing of silkworms for the production of silk

series /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
serie
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence
a number of things that follow on one after the other
television or radio program

series finale n
finale di serie
the final episode of a television series

serif n
grazia
short line in a font

serin n
verzellino
bird

serine n
serina
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH

serious /ˈsɪəɹi.əs/ adj
serio grave
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play
serio
without humor or expression of happiness
really intending what is said; being in earnest

seriously /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
gravemente seriamente
in a serious or literal manner

seriousness n
gravità serietà
state of being serious

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ n
predica sermone
religious discourse
predica sermone arringa
speech of reproval

sero- prefix
siero-
combining form of serum

seroconcordant adj
sieroconcordante
of a couple with both partners HIV positive or HIV negative

serodiscordant adj
sierodiscordante
of a couple with one partner HIV positive and the other HIV negative

serophobia n
sierofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of seropositives

seropositive adj
sieropositiva sieropositivo
testing positive for a given pathogen

seroprophylaxis n
seroprophylaxis
prophylaxis

serotherapy n
sieroterapia
the therapeutic use of sera or vaccines

serotonergic adj
serotoninergico
containing or releasing serotonin

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtʰəʊnɪn/ n
serotonina
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
serpente serpentone
musical instrument
serpente serpe
snake

serpentine /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ n
serpentino
mineral

serpentinite n
serpentinite
metamorphic rock

serrate adj
dentellato
saw-like

serrated adj
dentellato seghettato
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections
saw-like

serum /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹ.əm/ n
siero
yellowish fluid obtained from blood

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
gattopardo servalo
medium-sized African wild cat

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ n
servo servitore
servo domestico servitore famiglio
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
servizio
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
essere in forza operare
military: to work or operate
idolatrare obbedire venerare
religion: to obey and worship
battere servire
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball)
attendere badare occuparsi
to attend, supply the wants of
servire
to be a servant
to be subordinate to
attendere
to be suitor to
servire portare in tavola
to bring food to
coprire
to copulate (of animals)
adempiere ottemperare
to perform duties
scontare
to spend time (of punishment)
servire essere in forza lavorare per operare
to work for

serve someone right v
ti sta bene!
serves you right!

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
server servente servitore
server
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs
servente
one who serves

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
servizio
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another
practice of providing services as economic activity
act of being of assistance to someone
set of dishes or utensils
state of being subordinate or employed
the military

service lift n
montacarichi
a lift designed to carry goods
ascensore di servizio
a lift used by staff

service tree n
sorbo
Sorbus domestica

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/ adj
adulatore leccapiedi servile
submissive or slavish

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
servilismo
condition of being servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ n
porzione
portion of food
servizio
the act of serving

servitude /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
servitù
the state of being a slave

sesame /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ n
sesamo
plant

sesquipedal adj
sesquipedale
measuring or containing a foot and a half

sesquipedalian /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪən/ adj
sesquipedale
given to the use of long words
of long words

sessile adj
sessile
botany
zoology

sessile oak n
rovere
deciduous tree

session /ˈsɛʃən/ n
sessione
meeting of a body to conduct business
seduta sessione tornata
period devoted to a particular activity

session musician n
turnista
professional musician employed by other musicians or singers, either to play live or to make recordings

sestertius n
sesterzio
Roman coin

set /sɛt/ adj
fissato
fixed in one’s opinion
determinato
intent, determined
predisposto programmato
prearranged
pronto
ready, prepared

set /sɛt/ n
serie
a series of, a group of
apparecchio apparato
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television
scenario
scenery for a film or play
insieme
set theory: collection of objects

set /sɛt/ v
coricarsi tramontare
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
regolare
to adjust
apparecchiare
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
completare terminare
to compile, to make (a crossword)
fissare determinare stabilire
to determine
assegnare distribuire stabilire
to devise and assign work
passare
to direct the ball to a teammate for an attack
fruttificare
to form as a fruit
descrivere introdurre raffigurare stabilire
to introduce
localizzare riprendere
to locate, to backdrop
sceneggiare
to prepare (a stage or film set)
inchiodare
to punch a nail into wood
collocare mettere deporre porre posare riporre
to put something down
rapprendersi solidificarsi
to solidify

set about v
aggredire
to attack
intraprendere cominciare iniziare
to initiate or begin some action

set alight v
accendere
to cause to begin to burn

set aside v
accantonare
declare something invalid
accantonare fare scorta mettere da parte mettere via riservare
separate and reserve for a specific purpose

set down v
deporre posare
to place on a surface

set fire v
incendiare
to light using fire

set foot on land v
mettere piede a terra sbarcare scendere a terra

set forth v
partire
to begin a journey
asserire
to state; to describe

set free v
liberare
release, free, give freedom to

set in v
attecchire
to take root

set off v
causare determinare
To begin; to cause; to initiate
innescare
To cause to explode

set on fire v
dare fuoco a incendiare
cause to begin to burn

set one's teeth on edge v
allappare allegare
to cause unpleasant sensation in one's teeth

set out v
esplicare illustrare
to explain
partire uscire
to leave

set phrase n
frase fatta locuzione cristallizzata
idiomatic expression

set the table v
apparecchiare la tavola
arrange plates, dishes, etc. in preparation for a meal

set the tone v
dare il diapason

set theory n
teoria degli insiemi insiemistica
mathematical theory of sets

set to music v
musicare
to adapt a literary work

set up v
manipolare
to arrange for an outcome
causare determinare
to cause to happen
assestarsi solidificarsi
to gel or harden
riordinare
to order logically
approntare creare installare mettere a punto preparare
to ready something for use
catturare intrappolare
to trap or ensnare

set-off n
compensazione
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ n
contrattempo impedimento
adverse event, obstacle

sett /sɛt/ n
sampietrino
paving stone

settee /sɛˈtiː/ n
canapè
long seat

setter /ˈset.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ə/ /ˈsɛt.ɚ/ n
palleggiatore palleggiatrice
volleyball player

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ adj
calante
that disappears below the horizon

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
contesto
time, place, circumstance

settle /ˈsɛtəl/ v
risolvere
to conclude as an argument
stanziarsi
to fix one's dwelling

settle down v
calmarsi placarsi
to become quiet
accasarsi sistemarsi
to establish a settled lifestyle
ambientarsi
to get comfortable with new circumstances

settle for v
accontentarsi
To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.

settle in v
accomodarsi ambientarsi assestarsi
to become established

settlement /ˈset.l.mənt/ n
insediamento
newly established colony

settlement agreement n
transazione
agreement

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ n
digestivo
a drink that settles the stomach
colono colonizzatore colonizzatrice
someone who settles in a new location, especially one who makes a previously uninhabited place his home

setup n
macchinazione
An act to frame someone; an effort or arrangement aimed at placing the blame on somebody
apparecchio dispositivo
Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ numeral
sette
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
sette peccati capitali
the cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
settecento
cardinal number 700

seven hundred and fifty n
settecentocinquanta
the figure 750

seven hundred and fifty numeral
settecentocinquanta
number

seven seas n
sette mari
all of the Earths oceans

seven thousand numeral
settemila
7,000

seven-league boots n
stivali delle sette leghe
boots enabling great stride

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
diciassette
cardinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
diciassettesimo
ordinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ n
diciassettesimo
one of seventeen equal parts of a whole

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ adj
settimo
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ n
settimo
one of seven equal parts of a whole
settimo settima
something in the seventh position

seventh heaven n
settimo cielo
state of great joy and satisfaction

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
settantesimo
ordinal form of the number seventy

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
settantesimo
one of seventy equal parts of a whole
settantesimo settantesima
the person or thing in the seventieth position

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
settanta
cardinal number

seventy-eight numeral
settantotto
78

seventy-first adj
settantunesima settantunesimo
ordinal number 71st

seventy-five numeral
settantacinque
75

seventy-four numeral
settantaquattro
74

seventy-nine numeral
settantanove
79

seventy-one numeral
settantuno
71

seventy-seven numeral
settantasette
77

seventy-six numeral
settantasei
76

seventy-three numeral
settantatré
73

seventy-two numeral
settantadue
72

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
distaccare rescindere separare
legal: to disunite; to disconnect; to terminate
tagliare recidere troncare
to cut free

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
diversi
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

severance /ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ n
separazione
separation

severance pay n
buonuscita
money paid to employee as compensation

severe /sɪˈvɪə/ adj
severo
severo duro rigido
strict or harsh
duro grave rigido
very bad or intense

severity /səˈvɛɹɨti/ n
severità
state of being severe

sew /sjuː/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
cucire
(transitive) use a needle
(intransitive) use a needle

sewage n
liquame
suspension of water and waste

sewellel n
castoro di montagna
mountain beaver

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
fognatura chiavica cloaca fogna
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage

sewing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ n
cucito
Something that is being or has been sewn

sewing machine n
macchina da cucire macchina per cucire
device

sewn /soʊn/ /səʊn/ v
cucito
past participle of sew

sex /sɛks/ n
sesso
gender (female or male)
act of sexual intercourse

sex /sɛks/ v
fare sesso
informal: to have sex with

sex bomb n
bomba sessuale
someone highly sexy

sex education n
educazione sessuale
sex education

sex organ n
genitali organi sessuali organo di riproduzione parti intime
organ used in sexual reproduction

sex shop n
sexy-shop sexy shop
shop that sells sexual merchandise

sex tourism n
turismo sessuale
travel for sex

sex toy n
giocattolo sessuale
sex aid

sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll n
sesso, droga e rock 'n' roll
indulgent and pleasurable activities

sexagesimal adj
sessagesimale
based on the number sixty

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
sessismo
gender discrimination or dislike

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
sessista
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ n
sessista
a person who discriminates on grounds of sex

sexologist n
sessuologa sessuologo
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
sessuologia
study of sex and sexuality

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
sestetto
composition for six voices or instruments
any group of six people

sextillion numeral
triliardo
a trillion billion, 1021

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
sagrestano sacrestano
church official

sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sessuale
of or relating to having sex
of or relating to sexuality

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ n
molestia sessuale
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
rapporto sessuale coito
sexual interaction

sexual orientation n
orientamento sessuale
sexual orientation

sexual predator n
predatore sessuale
person seen as threatening for wanting sex

sexual reproduction n
riproduzione sessuata
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms

sexuality /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sessualità
concern with or interest in sexual activity
sexual activity
sexual identity
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex

sexualization n
sessualizzazione

sexually adv
sessualmente
in a sexual manner

sexually transmitted disease n
malattia sessualmente trasmissibile malattia venerea
disease contracted through sexual contact

sexy /ˈsɛksi/ /ˈsɛksɪ/ adj
sexy
having sexual appeal

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ adj
meschino
mean; paltry; despicable
logoro
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged

shabrack n
gualdrappa
saddlecloth of a cavalry horse

shack /ʃæk/ n
baracca bicocca capanno capannone stamberga topaia
crude hut

shack /ʃæk/ v
coabitare convivere
Live in or with

shack up v
coabitare convivere
to live together, especially when unmarried

shackle n
anello con perno grillo
a U-shaped piece of metal
ceppo maniglia maniglione
restraint fit over an appendage

shackle v
asservire assoggettare soggiogare sottomettere
to inhibit the abilities of
ammanettare incatenare
to restrain using shackles

shackles n
ceppi ferri
paired wrist or ankle restraints

shad /ʃæd/ n
alosa agone
fishes of the herring family

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
ombra
darkness where light is blocked
ombra fantasma spettro
ghost
persiana
something that blocks light, particularly in a window
sfumatura
subtle variation in a concept
tinta tonalità sfumatura gradazione nuance varietà
variety of color

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
scurire
to darken or to lightly colour
fare ombra ombreggiare
to shield from light

shades /ʃeɪdz/ n
occhiali da sole
sunglasses

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
ombra
dark image projected onto a surface

shadowy /ˈʃædoʊɨ/ /ˈʃædəʊɨ/ adj
ombroso
of or pertaining to shadow

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
ombroso ombreggiato
abounding in shades
opacus
causing shade
ambiguo bieco losco torvo
not trustworthy; unfit to be seen or known

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
asta prolunga
any long, thin object
raggio
beam or ray of light
lancia
long narrow body of spear or arrow
pozzo condotto
long passage sunk into the earth
rachide
main axis of a feather
pozzo condotta condotto
ventilation or heating conduit
pozzo tromba
vertical passage housing a lift

shaft bow n
sellone
part of a horse harness

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
tabacco grossolano trinciato
coarse shredded tobacco
intreccio intrico viluppo
matted material
tappeto a pelo lungo e irregolare
type of rough carpet pile
marangone
sea bird
scopata
act of sexual intercourse
compagno
sexual partner

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
pedinare seguire stare alle calcagna
to chase after
chiavare scopare
to have sexual intercourse with
agitarsi dimenarsi
to shake

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
ruvido
with a surface like shaggy hair; rough nap
arruffato cappelluto irsuto ispido peloso scapigliato
with long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur, or wool

shah /ʃɑː/ n
scià
king of Persia

shahada n
shahada
Islamic declaration of belief

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
scossa
act of shaking
attimo
informal: instant, second
frappé frullato milkshake
milkshake

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
ballare
intransitive: to dance
agitarsi tremare
intransitive: to move from side to side
stringere la mano
intransitive: to shake hands
scuotere la testa
to move one's head from side to side
agitare scuotere
transitive: to cause to move
atterrire scioccare scuotere
transitive: to disturb emotionally

shake hands v
stringere la mano
grasp another person's hands

shake off v
seminare liberarsi
to lose someone
scrollarsi
to remove by shaking

shake up v
riformare riorganizzare
reorganize or reform
stressare
upset

shaker /ˈʃeɪkɚ/ n
chi agita saliera shaker zuccheriera
sthg that shakes

shakeup n
riorganizzazione
reorganization

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
malfermo
unsound

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
scisto
sedimentary rock

shallot /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
scalogno
vegetable in the onion family

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
poco profondo superficiale
superficiale
concerned mainly with superficial matters
lacking interest or substance
poco profondo
extending not far downward
superficiale basso
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
secca
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water

shallowness n
bassezza superficialità
the property of being shallow

sham /ʃæm/ adj
fasullo
intended to deceive

sham /ʃæm/ n
falso
fake, imitation
finta trucco
trickery, hoaxing

shaman /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
sciamano
a medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism n
sciamanesimo
range of traditional beliefs

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
peccato
something to regret
vergogne
that which is shameful and private, especially body parts
vergogna
uncomfortable or painful feeling

shamefaced adj
ritroso vergognoso
bashful or ashamed

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
vergognoso
causing or meriting shame or disgrace

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ adv
vergognosamente
in a shamefull manner

shameless adj
spudorato sfacciato svergognato
having no shame

shamelessness n
inverecondia spudoratezza
The state or characteristic of being without shame

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
sciampo shampoo
product for washing the hair or other fibres

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
trifoglio
trefoil leaf of any clover

shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ /ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/ v
arruolare a forza
to force or trick into joining a ship

shank /ʃæŋk/ n
gamba
lower part of the leg
gambo
straight, narrow part of an object

shanty /ˈʃænti/ n
baracca capanna catapecchia tugurio
An old run-down house or shack
cantilena canto dei marinai celeuma
a sailor′s work song

shantytown n
baraccopoli
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
forma sagoma
appearance or outline
forma
condition of personal health, especially muscular health
figure

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
modellare
to give something a shape

shape up v
migliorarsi
to improve; correct one's bad habits
trasformarsi
transform into

shape-shifter /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
mutaforma
a person who can transform

shapely adj
formoso polputo prosperoso tornito
having a pleasing shape

shaper n
limatrice
A machine tool

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
coccio frammento
piece of glass or pottery

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ v
frammentarsi
to break
frammentare
to fall apart

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ n
parte
portion of something

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ v
condividere
to have in common
to divide and distribute
to give

sharecropper n
mezzadro
a farmer paying rent with crops to the landowner

sharecropping n
mezzadria
system

shareholder n
azionista
one who owns shares of stock

shari'a n
sharia
Islamic religious law

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
squalo pescecane
fish

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
affilato aguzzo
able to cut easily
esatto preciso
exact, precise, accurate, keen
acuto
forming a small angle
intenso acre
having an intense, acrid flavour
losco
illegal or dishonest
acuto intelligente
intelligent
forte intenso
intense and sudden (of pain)
attento
observant, alert, acute
diesis
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual
tagliente
offensive, critical, or acrimonious
appuntito affilato
pointed, able to pierce easily

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ v
diesare
to raise the pitch

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
piovanello siberiano
Calidris acuminata

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/ v
affinare affilare arrotare molare
to make sharp

sharpener n
affilatrice
device for making things sharp

sharpshooter n
tiratore scelto tiratrice scelta
marksman

shashlik n
shashlik
skewered dish

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
andare in frantumi sbriciolarsi
to smash, or break into tiny pieces
fracassare frantumare sconquassare spaccare
to violently break something into pieces

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
radere rasare
to remove hair from
farsi la barba radersi sbarbare sbarbarsi
to remove hair from one's face

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ n
scaglia scaglietta scheggia
A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material

shaving brush n
pennello da barba
brush for applying shaving cream

shawl /ʃɔːl/ n
scialle
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders

shawm /ʃɔːm/ n
cennamella zufolo
wind instrument

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
lei ella
person

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
è inconsciente
she's unconscious

she-ass n
asina
female ass, female donkey, jenny

she-bear n
orsa
a female bear

she-cat n
gatta micia
female cat

she-wolf n
lupa
female wolf

shea /ʃi/ n
karité
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ n
burro di karitè
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
fascicolo fascio mazzo raccolta
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
covone fascio balla mannello mazzo
bundle of grain or straw
fascio
mathematical construct

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
cesoia
a cutting tool similar to scissors

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
spezzare
tagliare
to cut
tosare
to remove the fleece from a sheep

shears /ʃɪɹz/ /ˈʃɪəz/ n
cesoia cesoie forbice forbici
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges

sheatfish n
siluro
fish of the genus Silurus

sheath /ʃiːð/ /ʃiːθ/ n
prepuzio
foreskin of certain animals
guaina
long case
fodero guaina
scabbard

sheath /ʃiːθ/ v
inguainare
inguainare rinfoderare
put (a sword) into its sheath

sheathe /ʃiːð/ v
inguainare
rinfoderare
to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath

shed /ʃɛd/ n
baracca ripostiglio
temporary structure to shelter something

shed /ʃɛd/ v
gettare togliersi
to cast off, to let fall, be divested of
separare
to part or divide
versare
to pour; to make flow
to allow to flow or fall
emanare gettare irradiare
to radiate, cast, give off

shed light on v
fare luce su
to illuminate

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
brillantezza splendore
splendor; radiance; shininess

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ n
pecora
animal
one who behaves shyly

sheep's eye n
occhi vitulini
a secretive, pining look, or humble doting glance

sheepdog n
cane da pastore
dog used for herding sheep

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
ovile
enclosure

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ adj
pecoresco pecorile pecorino
having the characteristics of a sheep

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
mero
(used to emphasize)
vero e proprio
downright; complete

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
scotta
rope to adjust a sail
sail
foglio
sheet of paper

sheet metal n
lamiera
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet

sheet music n
spartito
hand-written or printed form of musical notation

sheik /ʃeɪk/ n
sceicco
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe

sheikdom /ˈʃeɪkdəm/ /ˈʃiːkdəm/ n
sceiccato

shelduck n
volpoca
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
asse
scaffale mensola ripiano palchetto
structure

shelf life n
conservazione durata
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
drusa geode
accreted mineral formed around a hollow geode
bossolo
casing of an artillery projectile
carapace
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
guscio mallo
covering of a nut
carapace esoscheletro
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
blusa camicetta top
garment with short or no sleeves that often fastens in the rear
conchiglia
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
guscio
hard covering of an egg
granata ogiva
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon
mallo
husks of cacao seeds
placca placca ossea
overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering armadillo's body
baccello
pod

shell /ʃɛl/ v
sborsare
informal: to disburse or give up money, to pay
bombardare
to bombard, to fire projectiles at
sgranare sgusciare
to remove the outer covering or shell of something

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
gommalacca
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellfish /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/ n
crostaceo mollusco
aquatic food that has a shell

shelling /ˈʃɛlɪŋ/ n
bombardamento
an artillery bombardment

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
rifugio riparo
a refuge or other protection

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
rifugiarsi ripararsi
intransitive, to take cover
dare rifugio
transitive, to provide cover

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
archiviare
to place on a shelf
accantonare riporre
to set aside, quit, or halt

shenanigans /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/ /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/ n
malefatte
deceitful tricks
marachelle
mischievous play

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ n
pastore pecoraio pecoraro
a person who tends sheep
pastore
someone who watches over or guides

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɝːbət/ n
granita sorbetto
frozen fruit juice

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
sceriffo
all meanings

sherry n
sherry
fortified wine
variety of sherry

shh /ʃː/ interjection
zitto silenzio taci
requesting silence

shield /ʃiːld/ n
scudo copertura protezione rifugio riparo
anything that protects or defends
scudo
armor
heraldry

shield /ʃiːld/ v
proteggere
to protect, to defend

shielded adj
schermato
provided with a shield

shift /ʃɪft/ n
mutamento spostamento
act of shifting
turno cambio
change of workers
cambio
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle

shift /ʃɪft/ v
barattare permutare scambiare
to change, swap
muoversi spostarsi
to move from one place to another

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ adj
ambiguo equivoco sfuggente
Having the appearance of someone dishonest, criminal or unreliable
mutevole sfuggevole volubile
Subject to frequent changes in direction

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ n
shiitake
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom

shill /ʃɪl/ n
prestanome uomo di paglia
a person paid to endorse a product favourably
compare comparsa
an accomplice at a confidence trick

shill /ʃɪl/ v
brogliare prevaricare trafficare
to promote or endorse in return for payment

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
scellino
currency
former coin

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ n
luccichio
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ v
luccicare rilucere
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer

shin /ʃɪn/ n
stinco tibia
front part of the leg below the knee

shin pad n
parastinchi
clothing

shinbone n
tibia
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ n
lustro

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
brillare
to distinguish oneself
brillare splendere
to emit light
risplendere
to reflect light

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
targa
small signboard designating a professional office
scandola
small, thin piece of building material
ciottolo
small, smooth pebbles

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
ricoprire con tegole
to cover with shingles (building material)

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
herpes zoster fuoco di Sant'Antonio
herpes zoster

shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ adj
brillante lucente
emitting light
brillante lucido lustro
having a high polish or sheen
brillante
having exceptional merit

shiny /ˈʃaɪni/ adj
brillante luccicante lucente rilucente scintillante

ship /ʃɪp/ n
nave vascello bastimento battello naviglio piroscafo
large water vessel
astronave dirigibile
vessel which travels through any medium other than land

ship /ʃɪp/ v
passarsi
to pass from one person to another
inviare spedire
to send a parcel or container
imbarcare
to take in water over the sides of a vessel

shipbuilding n
ingegneria navale
construction of ships

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ n
carico
load of goods

shipworm n
teredine
Marine mollusc that bores through wood

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
relitto
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
naufragio
An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
naufragare
to wreck a vessel

shipwright /ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/ n
carpentiere navale maestro d'ascia
person

shipyard n
cantiere navale
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃaɪəɹ/ n
contea
former administrative area of Britain; a county

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
dare buca eludere scansare sottrarsi
avoid a duty

shirker n
pigrone
Someone who is lazy
sfaticato
Someone who shirks

shirt /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
camicia maglia
article of clothing

shirtmaker n
camiciaio
a person who makes shirts

shit /ʃʰɪt/ adj
merdoso merda
of poor quality

shit /ʃʰɪt/ interjection
cazzo! merda!
expression of worry, failure

shit /ʃʰɪt/ n
merda cacca escremento schifezza stronzo
stronzo merda
nasty, despicable person
cazzate stronzate merda
nonsense, bullshit
porcheria merda
rubbish

shit /ʃʰɪt/ v
cacare cagare
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus

shit oneself v
farsela addosso dalla paura
vulgar slang: be very scared

shit-for-brains /ˈʃɪt fɚ ˌbɹeɪnz/ adj
senza cervelli stupido
Very stupid

shitass n
stronzo
mean or rude person

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
testa di merda
stupid or contemptible person

shits /ʃɪts/ n
cagarella
vulgar slang for diarrhea

shitter /ˈʃɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
cacatoio cesso defecatorio latrina
coarse slang for toilet
cacone
one who defecates

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ adj
merdoso di merda
unpleasant as shit

shiv /ʃɪv/ v
accoltellare
stab

shive /ʃaɪv/ /ʃɪv/ n
canapule lisca
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ n
brivido tremore
the act or result of shivering
scheggia
a stony or glassy fragment

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ v
tremare rabbrividire
to tremble or shake

shiver my timbers /ˈʃɪvə maɪ ˈtɪmbəs/ /ˈʃɪvɚ maɪ ˈtɪmbɚs/ interjection
per mille balene
mild oath stereotypically regarded as being uttered by pirates

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
banco di sabbia secca
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ n
scossa
electric shock
choc shock
life-threatening medical emergency

shock absorber n
ammortizzatore
device to absorb shocks

shock wave n
onda d'urto
A powerful compression wave

shocked /ʃɒkt/ adj
basito di stucco sbalordito scioccato stupefatto
surprised, startled, confuded

shocking /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adj
sconvolgente
inspiring shock; startling

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
scadente
of poor quality

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
scarpa calzatura
protective covering for the foot
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe)

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
calzare
To put shoes on one's feet
rivestire
to equip with protection
ferrare
to put horseshoes on a horse

shoe polish n
lucido per scarpe
product used to make shoes shine

shoe tree n
tendiscarpe
device to preserve the shape of a shoe

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ n
becco a scarpa
wading bird

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
calzascarpe calzante calzatoio corno corno da scarpa
tool used to assist the foot

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
calzare
to use a shoehorn

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
laccio stringa
for fastening a shoe

shoeshine n
sciuscià
lucidatura
the act of polishing shoes
brillantezza lucentezza
the shiny finish on shoes that have been polished

shoeshiner n
lustrascarpe
person who shines shoes

shofar /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
shofar
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
shōgun
shogun

shogunate n
shogunato
shogunate, bakufu

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
pussa via! sciò! vattene!
go away

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
inaudito incredibile
expressing disbelief
accidenti dannazione maledizione
expressing disdain

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
germoglio getto pollone virgulto
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant
ripresa
photography session

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
sparare
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
tirare sparare
to hit with a shot
germogliare
to sprout - of a plant

shoot one's mouth off v
spararne di grosse
make reckless or exaggerated statements

shoot oneself in the foot v
darsi la zappa sui piedi spararsi sui piedi
to act against one's own interest

shoot the breeze v
chiacchierare
to chat idly or waste time talking

shoot up v
bucarsi farsi in vena
To inject (a drug) intravenously

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
tiratore
person

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
sparatoria
instance of shooting

shooting range n
poligono di tiro
a facility designed for firearms practice

shooting star n
stella cadente bolide meteora
meteor

shootout /ˈʃuːtaʊt/ n
sparatoria resa dei conti
decisive battle

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
negozio magazzino
establishment that sells goods
bottega
workshop

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
andare per negozi
to visit shops

shop assistant n
commessa commesso
shop employee

shop window n
vetrina
large window at the front of a shop

shopfloor n
officina
productive area of a factory

shopkeeper n
bottegaia bottegaio
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplifter n
taccheggiatore
one who steals from shops

shoplifting n
taccheggio
action of the verb to shoplift

shopping bag n
sacchetto per la spesa
strong bag for carrying purchases

shopping cart n
carrello della spesa
conveyance used to carry items while shopping

shopping centre n
centro commerciale
large retail outlet

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
riva
land adjoining a large body of water

shore up v
puntellare
to reinforce (something at risk of failure)

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
abbreviazione
constituting an abbreviation (for)
corto
having a small distance between ends or edges
having little duration
corto basso piccolo cartuccia mezzacartuccia
of a person, of comparatively little height

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adv
all'improvviso di colpo drasticamente improvvisamente inaspettatamente repentinamente
abruptly, briefly

short film n
cortometraggio
motion picture

short scale n
scala corta

short story n
racconto
work of fiction

short-billed dowitcher n
limnodromo grigio
Limnodromus griseus

short-tailed hawk n
poiana codacorta
Buteo brachyurus

short-tailed parrot n
pappagallo codacorta
Graydidascalus brachyurus

short-term adj
a breve termine a breve
of the near or immediate future

short-toed snake eagle n
biancone
Circaetus gallicus

shortage n
mancanza carenza scarsità insufficienza penuria
lack or deficiency

shortbread n
frollino
biscuit

shortcoming n
carenza lacuna debolezze imperfezione mancanza
deficiency

shortcrust pastry n
pasta brisée pasta frolla
pastry without leavening agent

shortcut /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ n
scorciatoia
path
method
collegamento
symlink

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
scorciare
to make shorter

shortenable adj
accorciabile
that may be shortened

shortening n
accorciatura
reduction in length

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ n
stenografia
rough and rapid method of writing

shorthanded adv
inferiorità numerica
team sports
understaffed

shortly /ʃɔːɹtli/ adv
subito
in a short or brief time or manner
in breve
in few words; briefly
tra poco
in or after a short time

shortness of breath n
dispnea fame d'aria
dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
calzoncini
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees

shortstop n
interbase
baseball position

shortwave adj
onda corta
of radio equipment
onde corte
of radio waves

shorty /ˈʃɔɹti/ /ˈʃɔːti/ n
cartuccia mezza cartuccia
a short person

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
tiro
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal
bicchierino
measure of alcohol
sparo
result of launching a projectile

shot glass n
cicchetto
small glass

shot in the dark n
ipotesi azzardata salto nel buio
a guess

shot put n
getto del peso lancio del peso
athletics event

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ n
sedile passeggero anteriore sidecar
front seat next to driver
spingarda carabina doppietta fucile a canna liscia fucile da caccia schioppo
gun

shotgun wedding n
matrimonio riparatore
wedding in which the bride is pregnant

should /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ v
dovere
expressing likelihood

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ n
spalla
joint between arm and torso
dorso
lateral protrustion of a hill or mountain
banchina
part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency
spalla dorso groppa groppone schiena
top of the torso, away from the neck

shoulder bag n
tracolla
bag suspended from the shoulder

shoulder blade n
scapola
bone

shoulder pad n
spallina
type of padding

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
grido baccano chiasso
a loud burst of voice

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
offrire
to buy food or drinks for others
acclamare
to treat with shouts or clamor
gridare
to utter a sudden and loud outcry
to utter with a shout

shout out n
acclamazione
act of giving such an acknowledgement

shout out v
acclamare
to publicly greet or acknowledge a person, group, or organization

shove /ʃʌv/ v
spintonare
push roughly

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ n
badile pala paletta
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ v
spalare
to move materials with a shovel

shoveler n
mestolone
duck in the genus Anas

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
programma
broadcast program(me)
spettacolo
entertainment
esibizione mostra
exhibition

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
mostrare fare vedere
to display
condurre guidare portare
to guide or escort
dimostrare
to indicate (a fact) to be true

show business n
industria dell'intrattenimento industria dello spettacolo
entertainment industry

show off v
vantarsi mettere in mostra mettersi in mostra vantare
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging

show-off n
coatto
one who shows off

showboat /ˈʃoʊˌboʊt/ n
battello-teatro
river steamer with theatre

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
industria dell'intrattenimento industria dello spettacolo
entertainment industry

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
vetrina
a setting for displaying something favorably

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
acquazzone rovescio di pioggia scroscio di pioggia
brief fall of rain
doccia
device for bathing
instance of using of this device

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ v
farsi una doccia docciarsi farsi la doccia
to bathe using a shower
spruzzare
to spray with

shower curtain n
tenda della doccia
waterproof curtain

showerhead n
soffione doccia
perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather

showing /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ n
figura
result

showroom /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ n
salone da esposizione
room for display of products

showstopper n
applausi a scena aperta esibizione fantastica gran numero numero eccezionale strappa applausi uno schianto
(in theatrical production)
falla impedimento intoppo ostacolo
impediment to progress

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
bomba antiuomo
artillery shell
proiettili schegge scheggia di bomba
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

shred /ʃɹɛd/ n
rimasuglio
fragment; piece; particle

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
tagliuzzare
to cut or tear into narrow pieces or strips

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
tritadocumenti trituratore
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
toporagno
mouselike animal

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
astuto scaltro
artful, tricky or cunning
perspicace sagace
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters

shrewdly adv
astutamente scaltramente
in a shrewd manner

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
averla
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
isterico
especially of a complaint or demand: fierce, loud, strident
stridula
having a shrill voice
penetrante stridente stridio stridore stridulo
high-pitched and piercing
acuto stridente
sharp or keen to the senses

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ v
stridere
to make a shrill noise

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
gamberetto
decapod crustacean
mingherlino scricciolo stecchino
small person

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
santuario edicola reliquiario
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
psichiatra strizzacervelli
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling)

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
restringersi ritirarsi
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
corrugarsi raggrinzire
become wrinkled
afflosciarsi avvizzire
collapse inward

shrivel up v
disidratarsi seccarsi
to become completely dry

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
sudario sindone
dress for the dead
sartia
mast support

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ v
celare velare
to veil or conceal

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
arbusto
woody plant

shrub celery n
sedano
the crisp thick leafstalk of the celery plant

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
spalluccia
gesture

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
fare spallucce
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc.

shrug off v
ignorare infischiarsene
to disregard

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ /ˈʃʌdɚ/ n
brivido
shivering tremor

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ /ˈʃʌdɚ/ v
tremare
to shake nervously, as if from fear

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
mescolare mischiare
to put in a random order
strascicare trascinarsi
to walk without picking up one's feet

shun /ʃʌn/ v
detestare evitare
to avoid
eludere schivare
to escape
stigmatizzare
to screen, hide

shunt /ʃʌnt/ n
derivazione derivatore
electric connection
cortocircuito deviazione
surgical bypass

shunt /ʃʌnt/ v
shuntare
to divert to a less important place, position, or state
smistare
to move a train or carriages

shut /ʃʌt/ v
chiudere
to close

shut down v
spegnere
to turn off or stop

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ v
ma va!
"I don't believe it!"
silenzio stai zitto state zitti tacete taci zitti
imperative: "Shut up!"
fare silenzio star zitto tacere
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise
zittire
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ n
anta battente persiana scuro
protective panels over windows

shuttle [ˈʃʌɾel] n
spola navicella bobina rocchetto
part of a loom
navetta
transport service

shuttle [ˈʃʌɾel] v
fare la spola
to go back and forth

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
volano
badminton ball

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
timido
reserved
meno
short, less than

shy /ʃaɪ/ v
gettare scagliare
to fling
adombrarsi
to jump back in fear

shy away from v
astenersi evitare
to avoid, evade

si /si/ n
si
seventh note of a major scale

sialic acid n
acido sialico
any of a group of amino carbohydrates

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
congiunto consanguineo fratello parente sorella
person who shares same parents

sibyl n
sibilla
a pagan female oracle

sibylline /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ adj
sibillino
pertaining to a sibyl
mysterious
clairvoyant

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic
thus, thus written

sick /sɪk/ adj
stufo
tired (of), annoyed (by)

sick /sɪk/ n
ammalati
sick people

sick pay n
indennità di malattia sussidio per malattia
money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ n
capezzale
a bed used by a person who is sick

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ adj
falciforme
shaped like the blade of a sickle

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
falcetto falce
agricultural implement

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
malattia

side /saɪd/ n
faccia
flat surface of an object
lato
left or right half
bounding straight edge of an object
one possible aspect of a concept
surface of a sheet of paper
region in a specified position with respect to something
squadra
set of opponents in a game

side /saɪd/ v
schierarsi
ally oneself

side cap n
bustina
military cap

side dish n
contorno
serving of food meant as an accompanying dish

side effect n
effetto collaterale
medicine: an adverse effect
unintended consequence of any action

side-striped jackal n
sciacallo striato
side-striped jackal

sideboard n
credenza
furniture

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
basette basettoni
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin

sidekick /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ n
assistente spalla
assistant

sideline /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ v
estromettere
to put out of circulation

sidelong adj
obliquo
sideways

siderazote n
siderazoto
rare iron-nitrogen mineral

sidereal /saɪˈdɪəɹi.əl/ /saɪˈdɪɹi.əl/ adj
siderale
of or relating to the stars
relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars

sideremia n
sideremia

siderite n
siderite
a mineral, iron(II) carbonate

siderography n
siderografia
19th-century process of reproducing steel-engraved designs for printing

sideropenia n
sideropenia
iron deficiency

sidestep v
eludere
avoid or dodge

sideswipe n
frecciata frecciatina
a sarcastic remark

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ n
marciapiede
paved footpath

siege /siːdʒ/ n
assedio
military blockade of settlement

sierra n
Salerno Savona
the letter "S"

siesta /siˈɛstə/ n
siesta pennichella
an afternoon nap

sieve /sɪv/ n
setaccio crivello vaglio buratto scolino tamiso
device to separate larger objects from smaller ones or from liquids

sieve /sɪv/ v
setacciare crivellare stacciare
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve

sift /sɪft/ v
esaminare minuziosamente setacciare
to examine (something) carefully
discernere
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving
setacciare
to sieve or strain (something)

sigh /saɪ/ n
sospiro
sospiro sbuffo
act of sighing

sigh /saɪ/ v
sospirare
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it

sigh of relief n
sospiro di sollievo
a release of stress

sight /saɪt/ n
mirino
device used in aiming a firearm
vista
something seen
spettacolo
something worth seeing

sight /saɪt/ v
avvistare
get sight of
mirare
take aim at
vedere
visually register

sight read /ˈsaɪt ˌɹiːd/ /ˈsaɪt ˌɹɛd/ v
suonare a prima vista
to perform a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sight sing /ˈsaɪt ˌsɪŋ/ v
cantare a prima vista
to sing a musical piece while reading it for the first time

sighthound n
levriero
sighthound

sightly adj
panoramico
open to sight; conspicuous
leggiadro
pleasing of appearance

sigillography n
sigillografia
study of seals and sigils

sign /saɪn/ n
simbolo
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols
segno avviso scritto
flat object bearing a message
segno gesto segnale
linguistic unit in sign language
segno
math: positive or negative polarity
segno segnale
meaningful gesture
segno presagio
omen
impronta segno traccia
physical evidence left by an animal
linguaggio dei segni
sign language in general
segno indicazione insegna segnaletica
visible indication

sign /saɪn/ v
firmare
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature
to write one's signature on a document
to write one's signature somewhere

sign in v
iscriversi
to sign one's name on a list

sign language n
lingua dei segni linguaggio mimico
sign language

sign of the cross n
segno della croce
gesture

sign off v
autorizzare
to approve
disconnettersi
to sign off

sign over v
assegnare
to transfer

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
segnale
device to give indication
sign made to give notice
campo segnale
telecommunication: electric or electromagnetic action that conveys information

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
segnalare indicare
to indicate

signally adv
marcatamente
conspicuously

signalman /ˈsɪɡnəl.mən/ n
scambista
railway employee

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
firmatario
one who signs or signed

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ n
firma
person’s autograph name

signature tune n
sigla musicale
music to open or close a program

signboard n
insegna cartello targa
a board carrying a sign

signed /saɪnd/ adj
con segno
(mathematics, computer science) having both positive and negative varieties

signet ring n
anello con sigillo
signet ring

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
significanza significatività
extent to which something matters

significant /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.ɡənt/ adj
significativo epocale rimarchevole
having noticeable effect
eloquente significativo
signifying something; carrying meaning

significantly adv
significativamente
in a significant manner: notably

signorina n
signorina
courtesy title for an unmarried woman of Italian origin

silane n
silano

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n
silenzio
lack of any sound

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ v
azzittire silenziare
to make something silent
mettere a tacere silenziare
to suppress criticism

silence is golden proverb
il silenzio è d'oro la parola è d'argento, il silenzio è d'oro
proverb

silencer n
silenziatore
attachment
marmitta silenziatore
something that silences another thing

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
silenzioso
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet
not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence
undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms
without audio capability
tranquillo silente
keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed
silenzioso muto
not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ n
silenzio
that which is silent

silent treatment n
trattamento del silenzio
ignoring a particular individual

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ adv
silenziosamente
in a silent manner; making no noise

silhouette /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
silhouette controluce sagoma
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color

silica /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ n
silice
silica group of the silicate minerals

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ n
silicato
salt or mineral

siliceous adj
siliceo
relating to silica

silicic adj
silicico
relating to silica

silicic acid n
acido silicico
any of a range of hydrates of silica

silicification n
silicizzazione
impregnation with silica

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
silicio
non-metallic element

silicon dioxide n
diossido del silicone
SiO₂

silicone /ˈsɪləkən/ /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
silicone
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon

silicosis n
silicosi
silica dust pneumoconiosis

silk /sɪlk/ n
seta
fabric
fiber

silken adj
setoso
having a texture like silk
serico
made of silk

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
baco da seta bigatto bombice filugello
caterpillar

sill /sɪl/ n
davanzale
base of a window
soletta
horizontal member bearing the upright portion of a frame

sillimanite n
sillimanite
mineral

silliness /ˈsɪlinɪs/ n
stupidità
that which is perceived as silly or frivolous

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
sciocco
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, unrefined
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom

silt /sɪlt/ n
limo silt
fine earth deposited by water

silt up v
ostruirsi
become filled or clogged with silt

siltstone n
siltite
type of rock

silty adj
limoso siltoso
having a noticeable amount of silt

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ adj
argenteo argentino
having a color/colour like silver
argenteo
made from silver

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
moneta d'argento
coins
argenteo argentino
color/colour
argenteria
cutlery/silverware
argento
metal

silver age n
etá d'argento
historical period

silver bullet n
pallottola d'argento
bullet made of silver
panacea
solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results

silver lining n
risvolto positivo
a good aspect of a mostly bad event

silver medal n
medaglia d'argento
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver

silver mine n
argentiera
mine for silver

silver-plate v
argentare
to coat a metal surface with a thin layer of silver

silversmith n
fabbra d'argento fabbro d'argento
person who makes articles out of silver

silverware n
argenteria
(US) knives, forks and spoons

silvery adj
argentino
clear and musical in tone
argentato argenteo
resembling silver

silvery marmoset n
micco
monkey

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
averla formichiera guanceargentate
Sakesphorus cristatus

silviculturist n
silvicoltore silvicoltrice
someone who practices silviculture

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
simile somigliante rassomigliante
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable

similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
somiglianza similarità
closeness of appearance

similarly adv
similmente similarmente
in a similar style or manner

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
similitudine
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
cuocere a fuoco lento sobbollire
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly
scaldare
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly

simmer down v
calmarsi
to become less angry

simoniac adj
simoniaco
of or pertaining to a practitioner of simony

simoniac n
simoniaco
one who carries on or is guilty of simony

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ n
simonia
act of buying or selling spiritual things

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
simun
hot, dry wind

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
semplice mero
uncomplicated

simple algebra n
algebra semplice
algebra that contains no nontrivial proper ideals and whose multiplication operation is not zero

simple group n
gruppo semplice
group having no normal subgroups other than the trivial group and itself

simple harmonic motion n
moto armonico semplice
oscillating motion

simple present n
indicativo presente
present tense

simple ring n
anello semplice
ring that contains no ideals other than the zero ideal and the ring itself

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
babbeo semplicione minchione sempliciotto
simple-minded naive person lacking common sense

simplex n
simplesso
an analogue in any dimension of the triangle or tetrahedron

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ n
semplicità
freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury
freedom from complication; efficiency
quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts
quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths

simplification /ˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
semplificazione
act of simplifying

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
semplicemente in parole povere
in a simple manner

simulacrum /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/ n
simulacro
image or representation

simulated adj
simulato
made to imitate

simulation /sɪmjʊleɪʃən/ n
simulazione
something which simulates
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul

simulator n
simulatore
machine or system

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
simultaneità
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ adj
simultaneo
occurring at the same time

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
simultaneamente
occurring at the same time

simultaneousness n
simultaneità
the quality or state of being simultaneous

sin /sɪn/ n
peccato vizio
misdeed
peccato colpa
violation of religious law

sin /sɪn/ v
peccare
to commit a sin

since /sɪn(t)s/ adv
da allora
from a specified time in the past

since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction
poiché giacché siccome dacché sicché
because
da quando
from the time that

since /sɪn(t)s/ preposition
da a partire da
from (time)

since when adv
da quando in qua
Used to indicate doubt as to the veracity of a statement

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ adj
sincero assiduo fervido zelante
earnest

sincerely /sɪnˈsɪəli/ /sɪnˈsɪɹli/ adv
sinceramente
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ n
sincerità
quality of being sincere

sindonology n
sindonologia
study

sine /saɪn/ n
seno
trigonometric function

sine qua non /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
condicio sine qua non conditio sine qua non
prerequisite

sinew /ˈsɪnju/ /ˈsɪnjuː/ n
nerbo
muscular power, muscle; vigor, vigorous strength

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
corrotto peccaminoso
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
cantare
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice
confess under interrogation

sing the praises of v
cantare le lodi
commend someone's attributes to others

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
bruciacchiare scottare
to burn slightly

singer /ˈsɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
cantante
person who sings
female person who sings

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
gazatrice
person or device that singes

singer-songwriter n
cantautore cantautrice
singer-songwriter

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ n
canto
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
singolo
designed for the use of only one
singolo solo
not accompanied by anything else
intero unico
not divided in parts
nubile celibe single solo scapolo
not married nor dating

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
nubile celibe
one who is not married
singolo
popular song
45 RPM vinyl record

single currency n
moneta unica
unified European Union currency

single file adv
fila indiana
line or queue one person wide

single out v
eccettuare
To select one from a group and treat differently

single transferable vote n
voto singolo trasferibile
voting system

single-handed adj
in solitaria
without help from others; unassisted

single-handedly adv
con le proprie forze da solo
alone; without assistance; by oneself

single-platform adj
monopiattaforma

single-user adj
monoutente

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
canottiera canotta
sleeveless shirt

singleton n
singoletto
math: set

singsong /ˈsɪŋsɒŋ/ n
cantilena
a piece of verse with a simple, song-like rhythm
cantata
an informal gathering at which songs are sung; a singing session

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ adj
singolare
grammar: referring to only one thing
being out of the ordinary
being the only one of a kind

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ n
singolare
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
singolarità
peculiar state or occurrence
physics: point of infinite density
mathematics: value for which a derivative does not exist

singularization n
singularisazione

sinicization n
sinizzazione
process of sinicising

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ adj
sinistro
evil
sinistra
heraldic "left"
of the left

sink /sɪŋk/ n
lavello lavandino
basin
pozzo
destination vertex
scarico
wastewater drain

sink /sɪŋk/ v
affondare colare a picco inabissare
cause (ship, etc) to sink
affondare andare a fondo immergersi sprofondare
descend into liquid, etc
immergere
submerge

sink in v
assimilarsi
to come to be understood

sinkhole n
dolina pulo
geology: hole formed in soluble rock

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
peccatore peccatrice
person who has sinned

sinoatrial adj
senoatriale
relating to the venous sinus and right atrium

sinologist n
sinologo
a student, or expert in sinology

sinuosity n
sinuosità
the property of being sinuous

sinus /ˈsaɪnəs/ n
seno
pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue

sinusitis n
sinusite
inflammation

sip /sɪp/ n
sorso
A small mouthful of drink

sip /sɪp/ v
sorbire
to drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
sifone
a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

sir /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
signore
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ n
sire
lord, master, or person in authority
maschio riproduttore stallone
male animal

siren song n
canto della sirena
enticing but dangerous appeal

sirloin n
lombata
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
scirocco
wind

sirtaki /sɚˈtɑki/ /sɜːˈtakɪ/ n
sirtaki
modern Greek folk dance

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
rammollito smidollato cacasotto codardo coniglio debole
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person
femminuccia
an effeminate boy or man

sissyphobia n
effeminofobia
negative attitude towards men who act in a feminine way

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
sorella suora
a nun; a female member of a religious community
sorella suor
woman or girl having the same parents

sister-in-law n
cognata
wife's sister
brother's wife
husband's brother's wife
husband's sister
wife's brother's wife

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ n
sistro
instrument

sit /sɪt/ v
sedersi sedere
move oneself into such a position
sedere essere seduto sedersi
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported

sit down v
sedersi
to assume a sitting position from a standing position

sit on v
bloccare sospendere
to restrain

sit-up /ˈsɪt.ʌp/ n
addominali
exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted

site /saɪt/ n
circostanza posto
sito
region where chemical reactions take place

site map n
mappa del sito mappa sito
webpage that lists the contents of a website

sitting duck n
bersaglio facile
an obvious or unconcealed target

situated /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ adj
situato
located in a specific place

situation /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
situazione
one's status with regard to circumstances
state of affairs
position vis-à-vis surroundings

situation comedy n
commedia di situazione
episodic comedy television program

situationism n
situazionismo
school of thought

six /sɪks/ n
sei
digit

six /sɪks/ numeral
sei
cardinal number

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
seicento
cardinal number 600

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
se non è zuppa è pan bagnato
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

six thousand numeral
seimila
6000

six-pack n
addominali a tartaruga tartaruga

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
sedici
cardinal number 16

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
sedicesimo
the ordinal form of the number sixteen

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ n
sedicesimo
one of sixteen equal parts of a whole

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ adj
sesto
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ n
sesto
one of six equal parts of a whole
sesto sesta
person or thing in sixth place

sixth form n
quinta superiore
final two years of secondary schooling

sixth sense n
sesto senso
extrasensory perception

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
sessantesimo 60º
the ordinal form of the number sixty

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ n
sessantesimo
one of sixty equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the sixtieth position

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
sessanta
cardinal number

sixty-eight numeral
sessantotto
cardinal number

sixty-eighter n
sessantottino
participant in social movements

sixty-first adj
sessantunesimo
ordinal number

sixty-five numeral
sessantacinque
cardinal number

sixty-four numeral
sessantaquattro
cardinal number

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
sessantanove
cardinal number

sixty-one numeral
sessantuno
cardinal number

sixty-second adj
sessantaduesimo
ordinal number

sixty-seven numeral
sessantasette
cardinal number

sixty-six numeral
sessantasei
cardinal number

sixty-three numeral
sessantatré
cardinal number

sixty-two numeral
sessantadue
cardinal number

size /saɪz/ n
misura grandezza taglia
taglia dimensione
dimensions or magnitude of a thing

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
gorgogliare sfrigolare
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface

skandha n
aggregato
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism

skate /skeɪt/ n
pattina
ice skate or roller skate
razza
fish of family Rajidae

skateboard n
skateboard
platform on wheels

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
pattinatore
person who skates

skating /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ n
pattinaggio
action or sport

skating rink n
pista di pattinaggio
frozen surface for skating

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
scappare
move or run away quickly

skeet n
tiro al piattello
form of trapshooting

skeet v
eiaculare
to ejaculate
schizzare spruzzare
to shoot or spray liquids

skeg /skɛɡ/ n
dragante
rudder-supporting structure

skein /skeɪn/ n
matassa
quantity of yarn
stormo
zoology: wild fowl in flight

skeletal /ˈskɛlɪt(ə)l/ adj
scheletrico
of, or relating to the skeleton

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ n
scheletro
system that provides support to an organism
frame that provides support to a building

skeleton in the cupboard n
scheletro nell'armadio
shameful secret

skeleton key n
passe-partout
key that opens a range of locks

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ n
scettico scettica
someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adj
scettico
having, or expressing doubt

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
scetticismo
general disposition to doubt

sketch /skɛtʃ/ n
descrizione resoconto
brief description
sketch numero quadro scenetta
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.
macchietta
informal: amusing person
schizzo
quick freehand drawing
bozza scarabocchio
rough design or draft

sketch /skɛtʃ/ v
compendiare schematizzare sintetizzare sunteggiare
to describe briefly and with few details
abbozzare delineare schizzare
to make a basic drawing

sketchy /ˈskɛtʃi/ adj
abbozzato delineato schizzato sommario
Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement

skew /skjuː/ adj
obliquo sghembo trasversale
neither perpendicular nor parallel

skew /skjuː/ v
distorcere
to bias or distort in a particular direction

skewed adj
distorto
twisted at an angle

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ v
impalare
to impale on a skewer

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
sci
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
sciare
to move on skis

ski lift n
sciovia skilift ovovia
a device that transports skiers up a mountain

ski orienteering n
sci orientamento
winter sport

ski pole n
bastone da sci racchetta da sci
a slender stick used by skiers

ski run n
pista pista da sci
trail or slope for skiing

ski stick n
bastone da sci racchetta da sci
a slender stick used by skiers

skid /skɪd/ n
derapata
out of control sliding motion

skid /skɪd/ v
derapare sbandare
to slide in an uncontrolled manner

skid mark n
segno della franata
black mark left on a road surface from tires
sgommata
visible stain on underpants

skidmark n
segno della franata
black mark left on a road surface from tires

skier n
sciatore sciatrice
someone who practices skiing

skiff /skɪf/ n
barca lancia
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person

skiing /ˈskiɪŋ/ n
sci
sport or activity

skilfulness n
virtuosità
the state or condition of being skilful

skill /skɪl/ n
abilità capacità competenza
capacity to do something well

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ adj
abile destro esperto pratico provetto
possessing skill, skilled

skim /skɪm/ adj
scremato
having lowered fat content

skim /skɪm/ v
scorrere
read quickly, skipping some detail
scremare spannare
remove cream
rimbalzare
ricochet
schiumare sgrassare
scrape off; remove (something) from a surface
lambire rasentare sfiorare
to glide along near the surface as a seabird across the ocean

skim milk n
latte scremato
milk with removed cream

skimmer n
addetto alla schiumatura
person
schiumarola schiumaiola
spoon

skimp /skɪmp/ v
lesinare
to make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp
to save; to be parsimonious or stingy
sottovalutare
to slight; to do carelessly; to scamp

skimpy /ˈskɪmpi/ adj
scinto striminzito
small or inadequate; not generous, or of a garment, very small, light, or revealing

skin /skɪn/ n
interfaccia
image used as the background of graphical user interface
pelle
outer protective of the body of a person or animal
skin and fur of an animal used by humans
congealed layer on the surface of a liquid

skin /skɪn/ v
scuoiare
to remove the skin of

skin and bones n
emaciato macilento magro pelle e ossa scarnito scavato
emaciated; very skinny

skinflint n
avara avaro
one who is excessively stingy or cautious with money

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
skinhead
member of skinhead subculture
someone with a shaved head

skink /skɪŋk/ n
scinco
lizard

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
magro emaciato macilento pelle e ossa scarnito scavato
thin

skinny /ˈskɪni/ n
magro nudo
A skinny person
dettagli particolari
the details or facts

skinny dipping n
immersione nudo
swimming in the nude

skint /skɪnt/ adj
al verde
penniless, poor, impecunious, broke

skip /skɪp/ n
cassone
An open-topped rubbish bin

skip /skɪp/ v
saltare
not to attend
balzare saltellare
to move by hopping on alternate feet

skipper /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
skipper
master of a ship

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ n
scaramuccia schermaglia
brief battle between small groups
schermaglia
minor dispute

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɝt/ n
gonna
clothing
part of dress
something resembling a skirt
slang for woman

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɝt/ v
contornare
to be on or from the border of

skirting board n
battiscopa
panel between floor and interior wall

skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] adj
riluttante schivo timoroso
easily scared
capriccioso volubile
fickle

skive /ˈskaɪv/ v
marinare
To slack off

skulk /skʌlk/ v
imboscarsi nascondersi
to conceal oneself; to hide

skull /skʌl/ n
cranio teschio
bones of the head: cranium and mandible

skull and crossbones n
teschio e tibie
symbol of death

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ n
kippah
cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
moffetta puzzola
animal
cappotto
walkover victory

sky /skaɪ/ n
cielo
atmosphere above a point
cielo paradiso
heaven
firmamento cielo
specific view, condition

sky blue adj
celeste
light blue

sky blue n
celeste
colour

sky burial n
sepoltura celeste
funeral practice

skydiving n
paracadutismo
jumping out of an aircraft and freefalling

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
allodola
small brown passerine bird

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
lucernario
opening in the roof

skyline /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/ n
skyline
silhouette against city or buildings

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ n
razzo
type of firework

skyrocket /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ v
andare alle stelle balzare alle stelle
to increase suddenly and extremely

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
grattacielo
tall building

slab /slæb/ n
fetta lastra piastra soletta
flat piece of material
lastra mattonella piastrella
paving stone

slack /slæk/ adj
allentato
not tense

slack /slæk/ n
carbonella polverino
small coal, coal dust

slacken /ˈslæ.kən/ v
allentare
(transitive) to gradually decrease in intensity

slag /slæɡ/ n
scoria scorie
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore
lava magma
the scoria of a volcano

slalomer n
slalomista
skier

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ n
calunnia diffamazione chiacchiera diceria maldicenza
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ v
calunniare denigrare diffamare infamare infangare
utter a slanderous statement about

slang /sleɪŋ/ /slæŋ/ n
gergo
unconventional language

slant /ˈslænt/ n
angolatura tendenza
bias
occhi a mandorla
pejorative: person of Asian descent
inclinazione pendenza pendio
slope or incline

slant /ˈslænt/ v
inclinare pendere
to lean, slope or incline

slap n
schiaffo ceffone pacca briscola
A blow dealt with the open hand

slap v
sbattere
To place, to put carelessly
to cause something to strike soundly
colpire dare una pacca a schiaffeggiare
to give a slap

slap in the face n
ceffone schiaffo sberla sganascione
slap in the face or on the cheek

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
fendente sfregio
swift cut with a blade
barra sbarretta sbarretta obliqua
typography: / symbol
fessa
vulgar slang: female genitalia

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
falciare fendere mietere sfregiare tagliare
to make a broad cut with an edged weapon

slash and burn n
addebbiatura debbio
technique

slat /slæt/ n
ipersostentatore
aeronautical: moveable control surface at the leading edge of a wing
barra stanga stecca
thin, narrow strip

slate /sleɪt/ adj
ardesia grigio ardesia
bluish-grey/gray like slate

slate /sleɪt/ n
ardesia grigio ardesia
bluish-grey colour
lista candidati
list of candidates for an election
a credito conto conto aperto
record of money owed
ardesia
rock
lavagna
sheet of slate for writing on
tegola d'ardesia
tile

slate /sleɪt/ v
destinare prevedere
anticipate or strongly expect
redarguire
criticise/criticize harshly
pianificare prevedere programmare
schedule

slather v
spalmare
to spread something thickly on something else; to coat well

slattern /ˈslætən/ /ˈslætɚn/ n
sgualdrina sozzona sporcacciona
dated: dirty and untidy woman

slaty-backed gull n
gabbiano dorsoardesia
Larus schistisagus

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
mattanza
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)
carneficina massacro mattanza
killing of many people

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
macellare
to butcher animals, generally for food (also kosher and halal rituals)
massacrare
to massacre people in large numbers

slave /sleɪv/ n
schiavo
engineering: device that is controlled by another device
schiavo schiava
person owned by another
person forced to work for another
person forced to perform sexual acts; nonconsensual sex slave

slave /sleɪv/ v
sgobbare
to work hard

slave away v
sgobbare
to work hard

slave-girl n
schiava
female slave

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ n
negriera negriere negriero schiavista
a person engaged in the slave trade

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
sbavare
to drool saliva

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ n
schiavitù
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated
condition of servitude endured by a slave
schiavitù schiavismo
institution or practice of owning human beings

slay /sleɪ/ v
uccidere assassinare
to kill, murder

sleaze n
scostumato
a person with low moral standards
malcostume
low moral standards

sleazy /sliː.zi/ adj
malizioso sordido volgare
Dishonorable; base; vulgar; raunchy
meschino scadente
Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate

sledge /slɛdʒ/ n
slitta
sleigh or sled

sledgehammer n
mazza martello da fabbro
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
slanciato
not rough or harsh
elegante liscio lucido
smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
sonno
informal: act or instance of sleeping
sonno dormita
state of reduced consciousness
cispa sonno
substance found in the corner of the eyes (gound), sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
dormire
to rest in state of reduced consciousness

sleep apnea n
apnea nell sonno apnea notturna
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep

sleep like a log v
dormire come una marmotta
to sleep well, without disturbance

sleep on v
dormirci dormirci sopra la notte porta consiglio
to postpone a decision at least overnight

sleep over v
pernottare passare la notte
to sleep over

sleep rough v
dormire all'addiaccio
sleep outdoors without a place to go home to

sleeping bag n
sacco a pelo
padded or insulated bag

sleeping car n
vagone letto
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping pill n
sonnifero
a pill having a soporific effect

sleeplessness n
insonnia
property of being sleepless

sleepwalking n
sonnambulismo
act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during sleep

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
assonnato sonnolento
feeling the need for sleep

sleet /sliːt/ n
pioggia mista a neve acquaneve
mixture of rain and snow
pioggia congelantesi pioggia gelata
rain which freezes before reaching the ground

sleeve /sliːv/ n
manicotto
mechanical covering or lining
manica
part of a garment that covers the arm
contenitore fodera
record cover

sleeve board n
stiramaniche
small ironing board

sleight of hand n
prestidigitazione
skill

sleiveen /ˈsliːviːn/ n
birichino farabutto imbroglione mariolo sbarazzino truffatore
dishonest person; trickster

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
snello
thin

slender-billed gull n
gabbiano roseo
Chroicocephalus genei

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ n
segugio
bloodhound
investigatore
detective

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ v
mettersi sulle tracce
detective

slice /slaɪs/ n
fetta trancio
thin, broad piece cut off

slice /slaɪs/ v
svirgolare
(golf) to hit a shot that travels to one side
affettare
to cut into slices

slicer n
affettatrice
someone or -thing that slices

slick /slɪk/ adj
scaltro
clever, making an apparently hard task easy
sdrucciolevole viscido
slippery due to a covering of liquid
falso
superficially convincing but actually untrustworthy

slick /slɪk/ n
slick
A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern

slide /slaɪd/ n
scivolo
item of play equipment
linguetta zip
mechanism of a part which slides on or against a guide
vetrino
microscope slide
frana smottamento
rubble, earth and stones moving down
discesa scivolo
slippery surface for someone to slide on
diapositiva
transparent image for projecting
farfalla saracinesca
valve in eg. a trombone

slide /slaɪd/ v
slittare derapare scivolare
to cause to move in contact with a surface
scivolare
to lose balance
to pass along smoothly
to move in continuous contact with a surface

slide projector n
diaproiettore diascopio
a device that projects an enlarged image of a photographic slide onto a screen

slide rule n
regolo calcolatore
analog calculator

slider /ˈslaɪdɚ/ n
scivolante
(curling) a piece of teflon or similar material attached to a curling shoe

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] adj
debole insignificante leggero lieve
small in amount, insignificant

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] v
sminuire
give lesser weight or importance
disprezzare
to treat with a lack of respect; to make light of

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
leggermente
to a small extent or degree

slim /slɪm/ adj
snello affusolato magro
slender

slim /slɪm/ v
dimagrire
lose weight

slime /slaɪm/ n
poltiglia
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance
fanghiglia melma
mud

slimeball /ˈslaɪmbɔːl/ /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ n
maiale porco squallido
person regarded as slimy or otherwise undesirable

slimily adv
viscidamente
in a slimy way

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
viscido
like slime; glutinous

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
fionda
porta bebè
a loop of cloth or a strap around the neck to carry a load
bendaggio
bandage
fionda frombola catapulta
instrument for throwing
imbracatura
rope or iron securing a yard to a mast
tracolla
strap attached to a firearm

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
gettare buttare lanciare scagliare
to throw

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
fionda
Y-shaped stick

slink /slɪŋk/ v
sgattaiolare
sneak about furtively

slip /slɪp/ n
barbottina
ceramics: thin, slippery mix of clay and water
tralcio virgulto
twig or shoot
errore sbaglio strafalcione svista
error
sottoveste
women’s undergarment

slip /slɪp/ v
errare sbagliare
to err
scivolare sdrucciolare sgusciare slittare
to lose one's traction
scivolare sfuggire sgusciare
to move quickly
far passare scivolare
to pass
calare crollare peggiorare
to worsen

slip knot n
cappio
knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied
knot which attaches a line to the middle of another, allowing it to slide

slip of the tongue n
lapsus papera strafalcione
mistake in speech

slip up v
impappinarsi
to make a small mistake

slip-up /ˈslɪpʌp/ n
sgarro
a (small) error or mistake

slipped disc n
ernia del disco
protruding vertebral disc

slipper n
ciabatta
low shoe slipped on and off easily
pantofola ciabatta babbuccia
low shoe usually worn indoors

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ adj
scivolosa scivoloso
of a surface

slipway n
diga
sloping surface

slit /ˈslɪt/ n
fessura
narrow cut or opening; a slot

slit /ˈslɪt/ v
fendere
cut a narrow opening

slither /ˈslɪð.ə(ɹ)/ v
scivolare
to slide

sliver /ˈslɪ.vɚ/ /ˈslɪv.əː/ n
grattacielo
New York: A narrow high-rise apartment building
scheggia frammento scaglia spezzone
a long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
slivovitz
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

slob /slɒb/ n
sciattone
lazy, slovenly person

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ n
prugnola
fruit of Prunus spinosa

slog v
arrancare camminare a fatica
to walk slowly, encountering resistance

sloop /sluːp/ n
corvetta
sloop
single-masted sailboat

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
pendio
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward
pendenza
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward
inclinazione
mathematics
muso giallo
offensive: person of East Asian descent

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ v
digradare essere in pendenza essere inclinato pendere
to tend steadily upward or downward
muoversi furtivamente
to try to move surreptitiously

slosh v
sbattere sciabordare scuotersi
of a liquid, to shift chaotically; to splash noisily

slot /slɒt/ n
sbarra
broad bolt or bar, crosspiece
chiavistello
wooden bar for fastening door
fessura scanalatura
narrow depression, perforation, or aperture
orme pista traccia
the track of an animal

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
pigrizia accidia
laziness
bradipo
mammal

sloth bear n
orso labiato orso giocoliere
Melursus ursinus

slothful adj
pigro indolente
lazy, sluggish

slotting machine n
stozzatrice
reciprocating machine tool used to cut mortises and to shape openings

slouch hat n
cappello a cencio
broad-brimmed felt hat

slovenliness n
sciattezza trasandatezza
state or quality of being slovenly

slovenly /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
trascurato
careless or negligent; sloppy
sporco sudicio
dirty, unwashed; disorderly
sciatto
having an untidy appearance; unkempt

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
lento lenta
not quick in motion
tarda tardo
of reduced intellectual capacity
lento
spread over a comparatively long time

slow and steady wins the race proverb
chi va piano va sano e va lontano
patient work will conquer any problem

slow down v
rallentare
to reduce speed

slow-witted adj
tardo
lacking a keen or swift intellect

slowdown n
rallentamento
a reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, etc.

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
lentamente a rilento piano
at a slow pace

slowness n
lentezza
quality of being slow

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
orbettino
Anguis fragilis

slug /slʌɡ/ n
lumaca limaccia chiocciola
gastropod

slugabed /ˈslʌɡəbɛd/ /ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd/ n
dormiglione
lazy person who lies in bed after the usual time for getting up

sluggard n
flemmatico inattivo indolente lavativo pigro poltrone
lazy or idle person

sluice /sluːs/ n
chiusa cataratta cateratta saracinesca canale artificiale canale di scarico
passage for water

sluice /sluːs/ v
lavare
to wash in water running through a sluice
allagare bagnare inondare intridere
to wet copiously

sluice gate n
chiusa paratoia saracinesca scolmatore
portal to allow passage of water

slum /slʌm/ n
bassofondo quartiere degradato baraccopoli
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ n
dormiveglia sonnolenza
a very light state of sleep

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ v
appisolarsi assopirsi dormiveglia
to be in a very light state of sleep
appalugarsi
to be inactive or negligent

slump n
crollo
helpless collapse

slump v
crollare
to collapse heavily

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
legatura di espressione legatura di frase legatura di portamento
symbol indicating a legato passage

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
biascicare
to articulate poorly
denigrare
to insult or slight

slurp /slɝp/ v
tracannare
eat or drink noisily

slurry /ˈslɝ.i/ /ˈslʌ.ɹi/ n
colaticcio purino
agriculture: mixture of animal waste, other organic material and sometimes water used as fertilizer
liquame
any flowable suspension of small particles in liquid

slush /slʌʃ/ n
poltiglia
liquid mud or mire

slush fund n
fondo nero
money stored for illegal or dishonest purposes

slut /slʌt/ n
cagna
a female dog
troia mignotta puttana sgualdrina baldracca
sexually promiscuous woman

sly /slaɪ/ adj
sornione furbo
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily
sornione subdolo
dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble
furtivo
done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy

sly as a fox adj
furbo come una volpe
very sly

slyboots n
gattamorta
shallow and manipulative woman

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
astutamente furtivamente
in a sly manner

smack /smæk/ n
sentore
distinct flavor

smack /smæk/ v
schiaffeggiare
to slap someone

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ adj
piccolo
not large
piccolo giovane
young

small caps n
maiuscoletto
font variant

small change n
spiccioli
a minor or insignificant amount of money

small intestine n
intestino tenue
upper part of the intestine

small pica n
filosofia

small screen n
piccolo schermo
broadcast or cable television screen

small text n
piccolo testo
7½-point text

smallpox /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
vaiolo
disease

smarmy /ˈsmɑː.mi/ /ˈsmɑːɹ.mi/ adj
deferente ossequioso servile
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating

smartass adj
arrogante impertinente insolente irriguardoso
related to or characteristic of a smartass

smartass n
fanfarone gradasso smargiasso
one who is particularly insolent

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
smartphone
electronic handheld device

smartwatch n
orologio intelligente smartwatch
wristwatch

smash /smæʃ/ n
smash
in tennis

smash /smæʃ/ v
frantumarsi
be destroyed by being smashed
polverizzare
figuratively: to defeat overwhelmingly
frantumare
to break violently

smatter /ˈsmæ.tə/ /ˈsmæ.təɹ/ v
blaterare
intransitive: talk superficially
masticare
to speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/ n
infarinatura
superficial knowledge

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ /smɪɚ/ n
macchia sbavatura
mark

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ /smɪɚ/ v
denigrare diffamare macchiare
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations
imbrattare sbavare spalmare ungere
to spread (a substance)
ricoprire
to spread (a surface) with a substance

smear campaign n
campagna diffamatoria
negative propaganda

smearer n
imbianchino imbrattatele
unskillful painter

smectic adj
smectico
if a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers

smectite n
smectite
clay mineral

smell /smɛl/ n
odore
sensation
odorato olfatto
sense of smell

smell /smɛl/ v
fiutare sentire
sense with nose
odorare fiutare
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of"

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
farsi furbo gatta ci cova mangiare la foglia sentire puzza di bruciato
to sense something suspicious

smell-brain n
rinencefalo
part of brain involved with smelling

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ adj
puzzolente fetente fetido graveolente maleodorante puzzoso
having a bad smell
sospetto
having a quality that arouses suspicion

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
sperlano
fish of the family Osmeridae

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ v
fondere
to fuse two things into one

smelter n
fonderia
place where smelting is done

smetana /ˈsmɛ.tə.nə/ n
smetana
type of soured cream

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ n
sorriso
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ v
sorridere
to have a smile on one's face

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ n
smorfia sorrisetto
smile that is insolent, offensively self-satisfied or scornful

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ v
sogghignare
to smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous

smite /smaɪt/ v
colpire
to hit
annichilire annientare fulminare
to strike down or kill with godly force
impressionare
to strike with love or infatuation

smith /smɪθ/ n
fabbro
craftsperson who works metal

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ n
frantumi
Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items

smithsonite n
smithsonite
mineral

smitten /ˈsmɪtən/ adj
cotto infatuato innamorato invaghito
in love
accanito esaltato estasiato fanatico sfegatato
made irrationally enthusiastic

smock /smɑk/ /smɒk/ n
blusa

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ n
smog caligine fuligine
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
fumata
colloquial: instance of smoking
fumo
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ v
fumare
to inhale and exhale smoke from a burning cigarette
to inhale and exhale tobacco smoke regularly or habitually
to give off smoke
affumicare affumare
to preserve or prepare by treating with smoke

smoke detector n
rivelatore di fumo
device

smoke like a chimney v
fumare come un turco fumare come una ciminiera
to smoke tobacco frequently

smoke signal n
segnale di fumo
ancient method of communication

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
fumatore
person who smokes tobacco habitually

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
tabagismo fumare
smoking of tobacco

smoking gun n
pistola fumante
evidence

smoking room n
fumoir
room designated for smokers

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
covare
To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion
ardere
to burn with no flame and little smoke

smooch /smuːtʃ/ n
bacio
(informal) a kiss

smooch /smuːtʃ/ v
limonare pomiciare baciare fare l'amore slinguare
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
blando liscio
bland; glib
liscio mellifluo
lacking friction, not rough
dolce facile soffice
without difficulty

smooth breathing n
spirito dolce
diacritic mark in Greek

smoothie n
frullato frappè
drink

smoothness n
levigatezza
condition of being smooth

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd/ n
buffet svedese buffè svedese rinfresco
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes
ampia scelta varietà
diverse collection of things

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
affogare colmare ricoprire
in cookery: to cook in a close dish
estinguere soffocare spegnere
to extinguish or deaden
nascondere rallentare reprimere ridurre soffocare
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity
soffocare asfissiare
to suffocate

smudge /smʌdʒ/ n
sbavatura
a blemish; a smear
fumo
dense smoke, such as used for fumigation

smudge /smʌdʒ/ v
opacizzare oscurare
to obscure by blurring

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
autocompiaciuto compiaciuto
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
contrabbandare
to import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ n
contrabbandiere
One who smuggles things

smuggling n
contrabbando
an act of something being smuggled

smuon n
smuone
hypothetical boson superpartner of a muon

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
puffo
fictional character

smut /smʌt/ n
oscenità
sexually vulgar or pornographic material

snack /snæk/ n
spuntino
a light meal
merendina
an item of food eaten between meals

snack bar /ˈsnækbɑɹ/ /ˈsnækbɑː/ n
chiosco furgone ambulante snack bar tavola calda
a small restaurant serving light meals

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
intoppo
problem or difficulty

snaggletooth n
dentatura irregolare

snail /sneɪl/ n
chiocciola lumaca
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell

snail mail n
posta cartacea
postal mail

snail's pace n
passo di lumaca
a very slow pace

snake /ˈsneɪk/ n
serpente serpe biscia
legless reptile
serpe
treacherous person

snake /ˈsneɪk/ v
serpeggiare
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
incantatore di serpenti
snake charmer

snake eagle n
biancone
bird of prey

snake eyes n
ambasso
two ones after rolling two dice

snap /snæp/ n
rubamazzetto
card game
schiocco
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound
act of hitting a middle or ring finger against the palm
scatto
sudden release of something held under pressure or tension

snap /snæp/ v
sbottare
to speak abruptly or sharply

snap fastener n
bottone automatico bottone a pressione
fastening mechanism

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
bocca di leone
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum

snare n
trappola insidia richiamo tentazione
mental trap
armonico laccio timbro
music: set of chains strung across the bottom of a drum
rullante tamburo
music: type of drum
laccio trappola tagliola
trap

snare v
prendere al lazo
to catch or hold, especially with a loop

snare drum n
rullante
tubular drum

snarl n
ringhio
act of snarling

snarl v
ringhiare
To growl

snatch /snætʃ/ v
strappare
to snatch a victory
scippare
to steal

snatch defeat from the jaws of victory v
strappare la sconfitta dalle fauci della vittoria
suddenly lose a contest one seemed very likely to win, especially through mistakes or bad judgment

sneak /sniːk/ n
furfante imbroglione lestofante
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
introdursi intrufolarsi sgusciare
to creep
celare dissimulare mascherare occultare
to hide in a mean or cowardly manner
spiattellare spifferare
to inform an authority about another's misdemeanours
accalappiare arraffare carpire rubare soffiare
to take something stealthily

sneak in v
intrufolarsi
to enter without being noticed

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ n
scarpe da ginnastica scarpe da tennis
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
furtivo sfuggente sfuggevole
Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
disonesto malandrino mancino spione subdolo
Dishonest; deceitful

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪə̯ɹ/ n
ghigno sogghigno
facial expression that indicates scorn

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪə̯ɹ/ v
ghignare sogghignare
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ n
starnuto
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ v
starnutire
expel air as a reflex

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
risatina
stifled laugh

snide /snaɪd/ adj
sarcastico sprezzante tronfio
nasty, sarcastic

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
annusare
sniffare tirare
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose
annusare fiutare
to make a short audible inhalation
odorare snasare
to perceive vaguely

sniff out v
scovare trovare
find

sniffer dog n
cane poliziotto
police dog trained to sniff

snifter n
napoleone
pear-shaped glass

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə/ n
risatina
A partly suppressed or broken laugh

snipe /snaɪp/ n
beccaccino beccaccia
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
tiratore scelto cecchino franco tiratore
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position
cecchino tiratore scelto
any attacker using a non-contact weapon against a specific target from a concealed position

sniper rifle n
fucile da cecchino
long-range rifle

snitch /snɪtʃ/ n
delatore pentito spia traditore
informer, usually one who betrays his group

snitch /snɪtʃ/ v
fare la soffiata fare la spia informare
inform on
grattare rubare sgraffignare
steal

snob /snɒb/ n
snob
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes

snog n
bacio bacio appassionato limonata
passionate kiss

snog v
baciare fare l'amore limonare pomiciare slinguare
slang: kiss passionately

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkəɹ/ n
biliardo stecca
cue sport

snoop /snuːp/ n
segugio
a private detective

snooper /ˈsnuːpə(ɹ)/ n
ficcanaso
one who snoops

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
russare
breathe during sleep with harsh noises

snorkel n
boccaglio aeratore
hollow tube used for breathing underwater

snort /snɔɹt/ v
sniffare
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose

snot /snɒt/ n
moccioso monello peste
contemptible child
caccola moccio moccolo
mucus

snotty adj
moccioso
dirtied with snot
arrogante
ill-tempered, impertinent

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
grugno muso
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast
proboscide
nose of a man (in contempt)

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ n
effetto neve neve
TV noise
nevicata
collective precipitation
neve
precipitation
cocaine

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ v
nevicare
have snow fall from the sky

snow bunting n
zigolo delle nevi
bird

snow cannon n
cannone sparaneve
machine that spurts out snow over pistes

snow chain n
catena da neve catene da neve
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow globe n
globo di neve
decorative object

snow goose n
oca delle nevi
Chen caerulescens

snow grains n
nevischio
light snow

snow leopard n
leopardo delle nevi
a large feline mammal, Uncia uncia

snow plow n
spartineve
vehicle

snow-covered adj
nevoso
innevato coperto di neve imbiancato
covered with snow

snow-white adj
bianco-neve
as white as snow

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
palla di neve
ball of snow

snowball's chance in hell n
alle calende greche mai quando gli asini voleranno
Little or no likelihood of occurrence or success

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ n
junco occhiscuri
dark-eyed junco

snowcat n
gatto delle nevi
vehicle

snowdrift n
cumulo di neve
bank of snow

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
bucaneve
plant

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ n
nevicata
amount of snow that falls on one occasion
nevicata fioccata
instance of falling of snow

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ n
fiocco di neve
crystal

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
pupazzo di neve fantoccio di neve
figure made of snow

snowmobile n
motoslitta gatto delle nevi
vehicle

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
racchetta da neve ciaspola
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow

snowslide n
slavina
avalanche of snow

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
bufera di neve tormenta
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow

snowy owl n
gufo delle nevi
large white owl

snub adj
camuso
conspicuously short

snub n
affronto mancanza di rispetto
deliberate affront or slight

snuff /snʌf/ n
tabacco da fiuto
fine-ground tobacco

snuffbox n
tabacchiera
small box

snug /snʌɡ/ adj
confortevole
comfortable; cosy, cozy

snuggle /ˈsnʌɡəl/ v
accoccolarsi raggomitolarsi rannicchiarsi
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
così
in a particular manner
così tanto
to a particular extent
tanto veramente
very

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
affinché perché
in order that
allora
with the result that

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
allora
interjection used to introduce a new topic

so be it phraseologicalUnit
così sia transeat
indication of acceptance

so far adv
finora
until now; previously; yet

so far so good proverb
fin qui tutto bene
up to this point, all is OK

so help me God phraseologicalUnit
che Dio mi aiuti in Dio confido
phrase used as a promise that an action will be carried out

so long interjection
a presto addio
informal: goodbye

so many adj
tot
a certain number
così tanti tot
very numerous

so much adj
tanto tot
to such a quantity or degree

so much adv
a tal punto così tanto
to a certain degree or extent

so much for phraseologicalUnit
alla faccia di altro che
an expression of dismissiveness or resignation

so that conjunction
cosicché perché
in order to

so to speak adv
per così dire in qualche maniera in qualche modo in un certo senso
in a manner of speaking

so what interjection
e allora e quindi
reply of indifference

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
cosiddetto
so named, but wrongly so
so named

so-so adj
così così mediocre nella media
neither good nor bad

so-so adv
così cosà
neither well nor poorly

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ n
immersione
immersion in a liquid

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
assorbire
to allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed
imbeversi inzupparsi
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it
imbevere mettere a bagno mettere a mollo
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation
inzuppare
to penetrate or permeate by saturation

soaked /səʊkt/ adj
ammollato
drenched

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
sapone
substance

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
insaponare insaponarsi
apply soap in washing

soap dish n
portasapone
a container for soap

soap opera n
telenovela
television serial

soapery n
saponificio saponeria
factory making soap

soapmaker n
saponaio
maker of soap

soapwort n
saponaria
herb

soaraway adj
travolgente
that achieves rapid or impressive progress

soaring adj
impennata
assurgent, ascending

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
singhiozzo
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
singhiozzare
weep with convulsive gasps

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
sobrio
not drunk
moderate
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
dull

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
calcio
game

soccer field n
campo da calcio
a playing field on which the game of soccer is played

soccer player n
calciatore calciatrice
one who plays soccer

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊʃəl/ adj
sociale estroverso socievole
extroverted or outgoing
sociale
relating to society

social Darwinism n
darwinismo sociale
theory

social anxiety disorder n
fobia sociale sociofobia
the most common anxiety disorder

social class n
classe sociale rango
class of people

social contract n
contratto sociale
agreement or contract

social democratic adj
demosociale socialdemocratico
of or pertaining to social democracy

social media n
social
interactive forms of media

social worker n
assistente sociale operatore social
person whose profession is social work

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
socialismo
group of socialist political philosophies
intermediate phase of social development
political philosophy of social and economic equality

socialite /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ n
mondana mondano
person of prominence and influence

socially adv
socialmente

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
società
group of people sharing culture
people of one’s country or community as a whole
società associazione
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest

socio-economic adj
socioeconomico
pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors

socio-political adj
sociopolitico
of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors

sociocultural adj
socioculturale
of both society and culture

sociogram n
sociogramma
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation

sociolect /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
socioletto
variant of language used by a social group

sociolinguistic /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
sociolinguistico
pertaining to sociolinguistics

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolinguistica
the study of social and cultural effects on language

sociological adj
sociologico
of or pertaining to sociology

sociologically adv
sociologicamente
sociologically

sociologism n
sociologismo
the attribution of a sociological basis to another discipline

sociologist n
sociologo sociologa
scientist studying the field of sociology

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
sociologia
study of society, human social interactions, etc.

sociorelational adj
sociorelazionale
relating to social relationships

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ n
calzino calza
covering for the foot

sock puppet n
fantoccio
second account created by a user in an online community

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
presa
mechanical opening

socle /ˈsoʊkəl/ n
zoccolo
a plinth or pedestal

sod n
piota zolla
stratum of soil

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
seltz soda
carbonated water
carbonato di sodio soda
sodium carbonate
bibita bevanda gassata
sweet, carbonated drink

soda water n
acqua tonica
water with carbon dioxide

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
fradicio
soaked

sodium /ˈsoʊdi.əm/ /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n
sodio
reactive metal

sodium alum n
sodio allume
NaAl(SO4)2·12(H2O);

sodium azide n
azoturo di sodio
White, crystalline salt

sodium benzoate n
benzoato di sodio
the sodium salt of benzoic acid

sodium bicarbonate n
bicarbonato di sodio
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid
bicarbonato
used as a raising agent

sodium bisulfite n
bisolfito di sodio
the compound NaHSO₃

sodium chloride n
cloruro di sodio
chemical term for table salt; NaCl

sodium hydroxide n
idrossido di sodio
caustic alkali

sodium hypochlorite n
ipoclorito di sodio
sodium salt of hypochlorous acid

sodium nitrate n
nitrato di sodio
sodium salt of nitric acid

sodium thiosulphate n
tiosolfato di sodio
inorganic compound used in iodometry, photographic processing, gold extraction, etc.

sodomise v
sodomizzare
to perform anal sex

sodomite n
sodomita
one who practices sodomy

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
sodomia
anal sex
sex held to be unnatural

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
sofà divano
upholstered seat

soffit /ˈsɑ.fɪt/ /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ n
soffitto
visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element

soft /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
dolce morbido
gentle
morbido soffice molle morbida
giving way under pressure
morbido soffice
of a cloth
dolce
of a sound

soft drink n
bibita bevanda gassata
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft palate n
palato molle velo palatino velopendulo
tissue

soft sign n
segno tenue
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft spot n
debole
sentimental fondness or affection

soft tennis n
soft tennis
variant of tennis

soft-boiled adj
uovo alla coque uovo bazzotto
of an egg

soft-pedal v
abbindolare
to attempt to persuade
sottacere
to damp

soft-soap v
adulare
to try to persuade by flattering

soften /ˈsɑfən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔfən/ v
ammorbidirsi
(intransitive) To become soft or softer
addolcire ammorbidire rendere malleabile
(transitive) To make less harsh
ammorbidire addolcire rendere malleabile
(transitive) To make something soft or softer
rendere arrendevole
(transitive) To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up)

softhearted adj
caritatevole sensibile
easily moved to sorrow
buono dal cuore tenero gentile sensibile
gentle

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ adv
sottovoce
not loudly, inaudible
delicatamente
softly, gently

software [ˈsɒftˌwɛə] [ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ] n
software
encoded computer instructions

software engineering n
ingegneria del software
subfield of engineering concerned with the development, operation, and maintenance of software

softy n
femminuccia tenerona tenerone
weak or sentimental person

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
inzuppato
soaked with liquid

soil /sɔɪl/ n
terra
terreno
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants
suolo
mixture of sand and organic material

soil /sɔɪl/ v
sporcare
to make dirty

soil oneself v
cagarsi addosso farsela addosso
to defecate on oneself accidentally

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ n
soggiorno
A short stay somewhere

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ v
soggiornare
Stay temporarily

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ n
conforto consolazione
consolation
source of comfort

solanine n
solanina
poisonous glycoalkaloid found in many species of nightshade

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
solare
of or pertaining to the sun

solar eclipse n
eclissi solare eclisse solare
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun

solar energy n
energia solare
energy from the sun

solar flare n
brillamento solare eruzione solare eruzione stellare
violent explosion

solar prominence n
protuberanza solare
large eruption on the Sun

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
sistema solare
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star

solar thermal collector n
pannello solare termico

solar wind n
vento solare
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space

sold out adj
esaurito
completely sold

soldering iron n
saldatore
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
soldato
member of an army
a guardsman

soldier of fortune n
soldato di ventura
mercenary

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ adj
unico solo
only

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
suola
bottom of a shoe or boot
pianta
bottom of the foot
sogliola
fish

solecism /ˈsɑl.ə.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈsɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ n
solecismo
error in the use of language

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
solenne

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ n
solennità
instance of solemn behavior

solenoid n
solenoide
solenoid

solfatara n
zolfatara
area of volcanic activity giving off sulfurous steam

solfège /sɒlˈfeɪʒ/ n
solfeggio
method of sight singing

solicitation /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ n
sollecitazione richiesta
instance of soliciting

solicitor /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ n
avvocato
lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate
lawyer whose role has merged with that of a barrister

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ adj
massiccio
extremely filling
large, massive
solido
in the solid state
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
compatto massiccio
lacking holes or hollows
tinta unica tinta unita
of one color
continuo unito
typography: written as one word

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ n
tinta unita
article of clothing of one color
solido
chemistry: fundamental state of matter
geometry: three-dimensional object

solid angle n
angolo solido
three-dimensional analog of an angle

solidarily adv
solidalmente
showing solidarity

solidarity n
solidarietà
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy
psychological or material support

solidly adv
solidamente
in a solid manner

solitaire /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/ n
Peg Solitaire
Peg solitaire

solitary confinement n
cella di isolamento confino isolamento segregazione
forced isolation

solitary sandpiper n
piro piro solitario
Tringa solitaria

soliton n
solitone
self-reinforcing travelling wave

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
solitudine
state of being alone

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
da solista per solista solista
of a musical solo
solo solitario
without a companion or instructor

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ n
solitario
card game
da solo in solitaria
job or performance done by one person
assolo solo
piece of music for one

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ v
fare un assolo
to perform a solo
volare da solo
to perform something in the absence of anyone else

soloist n
solista
a person who performs a solo

solstice /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ n
solstizio
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun

solubility n
solubilità
the condition of being soluble
(chemistry) the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of a solvent

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
solubile
able to be dissolved

solute n
soluto
substance that is dissolved in a solvent

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
soluzione
liquid mixture
answer to a problem (mathematics)
an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
pagamento risoluzione soluzione
satisfaction of a claim or debt

solvate v
solvatare
chemistry: to form a solvate

solvated adj
solvatato
combined with a solvent

solvation n
solvatazione
An association, or a reaction, of a solute with a solvent

solvency n
solvibilità
ability to pay debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
solvibile
able to pay all debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
solvente
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute

soma /ˈsoʊmə/ /ˈsəʊmə/ n
soma
axial portion of an animal

somatic adj
somatico
relating to the body of an organism

somatogamy n
somatogamia
fusion of two cells but not their nuclei

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ determiner
qualche
alcuno
certain proportion of
unspecified quantity or number of
che
informal: remarkable

somebody /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
qualcuno
some unspecified person

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
in qualche modo
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
qualcuno
some person

someone else pronoun
qualcun altro
some other person

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
capriola
the act of going head over heels

something /ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun
qualcosa
unspecified object

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
c'è del marcio in Danimarca c'è del marcio nel regno di Danimarca
Hamlet quotation, used in other contexts to mean "something is not right"

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
un giorno o l'altro
at an unstated or indefinite time in the future

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
talvolta a volte qualche volta
on certain occasions, but not always

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ adv
da qualche parte in qualche luogo in qualche parte
in some place
da qualche parte in qualche luogo
to some place

somewhere else adv
altrove
in or at some other place
to some other place

somnambulism n
sonnambulismo
sleepwalking

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
sonnambulo
a sleepwalker

somnolence n
sonnolenza
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

son /sʌn/ n
figlio
a male person in relation to his parents
male descendant
a son through major influence
a son through close relationship
an adopted son
figliolo figlio
familiar address

son of a bitch n
figlio di puttana
objectionable person

son of a whore n
figlio di puttana
objectionable person

son-in-law n
genero
son-in-law

sonar n
idrofono
device

sonata /səˈnɑːtə/ n
sonata
a musical composition for one or a few instruments

sonata form n
forma-sonata
a form of classical music

sonatina n
sonatina
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler

song /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
canzone
music with words

song sparrow n
passero cantore
Melospiza melodia

song thrush n
tordo bottaccio
song thrush

songbook n
canzoniere
book

songster n
cantante
man who sings songs

songstress n
cantante
a female singer

sonic boom n
boato sonico boom sonico
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ n
sonetto
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

sonogram /ˈsɒnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
ecografia
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo

sonoluminescence n
sonoluminescenza
The emission of short bursts of light from imploding bubbles

soon /suːn/ adv
presto a breve
within a short time

sooner or later adv
prima o poi presto o tardi
set phrase; eventually

soot /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
fuliggine caligine
fine black or dull brown particles

soothe /suːð/ v
placare
to calm or placate
alleviare lenire mitigare
to ease or relieve pain
calmare
to restore to ease

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
calmante
Freeing from fear or anxiety
Tending to soothe

soothsayer n
indovina indovino
one who predicts the future

sooty adj
fuligginoso
of, relating to, or producing soot
caliginoso
soiled with soot

sophism n
sofisma
flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ n
sofista
ancient teacher of rhetoric, etc.

sophisticated adj
sofisticato
appealing to the tastes of an intellectual
complicated, especially of technology
having obtained worldly experience

sophistication /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
sofisticazione

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ adj
fagiolo
second in a series

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ n
fagiolo ginnasiale
second-year student

sophrological adj
sofrologico
of or relating to sophrology

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
addormentativo addormentatore soporifero
tending to induce sleep

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
sonnifero
sleep inducing agent

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
soprano
pitch

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
stregone
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers

sorceress n
strega
female wizard

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
stregoneria
magical power

sordine n
sordina sordino
mute for music

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
dolorante doloroso fa male infiammato
causing pain

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
piaga ferita ulcera
injured, infected, inflamed, or diseased patch of skin

sore throat n
mal di gola
symptom

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ n
sorgo
cereal

sorority n
sororità

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ n
acetosa erba brusca
plant
sauro
colour

sorrow /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɔɹoʊ/ n
tristezza dolore afflizione pena infelicità
unhappiness

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ adj
scusa
regretful for an action or grieved

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ interjection
mi dispiace
mi scusi scusa scusi spiacente spiacenti
expression of regret or sorrow
scusa scusi come cosa eh mi scusi
request to repeat

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ n
scuse
act of saying sorry

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
scusa, faccio tardi
sorry I'm late

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
scusa, no accettiamo le carte di credito
sorry, we don't accept credit cards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
tipo
person
tipo genere specie
type

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
riordinare
arrange in order
smistare
separate according to certain criteria

sort out v
fissare organizzare
to arrange
ricapitolare
to clarify
risolvere sistemare
to fix problem
riordinare
to organise or separate into groups
estrarre
to separate from the remainder of a group

soteriological /səʊtɪəɹɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
soteriologico
pertaining to soteriology

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
soteriologia
the study of salvation

sotto voce /ˌsɑtoʊ ˈvoʊtʃi/ /ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/ adv
a bassa voce piano sotto voce sottovoce
quietly (of speech)

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
soufflé
baked dish

soul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
anima spirito
the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death

soulmate n
anima gemella
Someone with whom one has a special connection

sound /saʊnd/ adj
sano
healthy

sound /saʊnd/ n
suono
sensation perceived by the ear
vibration capable of causing this
insenatura
long narrow inlet

sound /saʊnd/ v
suonare
to produce a sound

sound barrier n
muro del suono barriera del suono
drag and other effects of approaching the speed of sound
barriera acustica barriera antirumore
noise-reducing structure

sound box n
cassa di risonanza
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument

sound card n
scheda audio
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds

sound plural n
plurale sano
in Arabic and other languages, regular plural formed by adding a suffix

sound post n
anima
wooden rod inside a musical instrument

sound wave n
onda sonora
longitudinal wave of pressure transmitted through any plastic material

soundproof v
insonorizzare
make resistant to sound

soundtrack n
pista sonora
a narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures
registrazione
a recording of such music for sale
colonna sonora
the sound (especially the music) component of a movie

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
zuppa minestra brodo
dish

soup kitchen n
mensa dei poveri
place set up to provide basic food as a charity or in time of disaster

soupspoon n
cucchiaio da minestra
spoon for eating soup

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
agro aspro
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ v
degenerare deteriorarsi
to become disenchanted
inasprire
to make sour

sour cherry n
amareno agriotto
Prunus cerasus
amarena visciola agriotta marasca
fruit

sour cream n
panna acida
cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ n
fonte
informant
person, place or thing
(electronics) terminal
fonte sorgente
spring etc.

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ v
tirare fuori
to obtain or procure; used especially of a business resource

source code n
codice sorgente sorgente
human-readable instructions in a programming language

sourdough /ˈsaʊədəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚdoʊ/ n
pasta madre lievito madre lievito naturale
dough

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
graviola guanabana
fruit

soutane n
sottana
a long gown

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
meridionale
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adv
sud

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
sud meridione mezzogiorno
compass point

southeast n
sudest sud-est
compass point

southern /ˈsʌðəɹn/ adj
meridionale
of the south
of or pertaining to a southern region

southernwood n
abrotano
Artemisia abrotanum

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ n
sudovest sud-ovest
compass point

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
ricordo
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
sovrano
exercising power of rule

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
sovrano
monarch

sovereign state n
stato sovrano
completely independent state

sovereignty /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/ n
sovranità
of a nation: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
onnipotenza sovranità
of ruler or God: supreme authority over all things
arbitrio sovranità
of self: the liberty to decide one's thoughts and actions

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
soviet
council

sow /saʊ/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ n
scrofa troia
female pig
lingotto pane panetto
mass of metal solidified in a mold

sow /saʊ/ v
seminare
disperse seeds

sow one's wild oats v
correre la cavallina
to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
chi semina vento raccoglie tempesta
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them

soy milk n
latte di soia
beverage made from soybeans

soy sauce n
salsa di soia
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans

soybean n
soia
plant
seed

spa /spæ/ /ˈspɑː/ n
terme
spa

space /speɪs/ n
spazio
physical extent in two or three dimensions
geometry: set of points
mathematics: generalized construct or set
bounded or specific physical extent
area beyond atmosphere of planets
piece of type used to separate words

space elevator n
ascensore spaziale
cable connecting ground with space

space flight n
volo spaziale
voyage in space

space frame n
struttura reticolare
a three-dimensional truss, often of steel, forming a rigid, stable structure

space opera n
epopea spaziale
subgenre of speculative fiction

space out v
distrarsi
to lose attention

space science n
scienza dello spazio
discipline

space sickness n
mal di spazio
motion sickness caused by the weightlessness of space flight

space station n
stazione spaziale
crewed artificial satellite

space suit n
tuta spaziale
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space

space travel n
corsa di spazio
travel through space in order to visit and explore other worlds

spaceman n
astronauta cosmonauta
astronaut

spaceship n
astronave nave spaziale
vehicle that flies through space

spacetime n
spaziotempo
four dimensional continuum

spacewalk n
passeggiata spaziale
activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
spazioso
having much space; roomy

spaciously adv
spaziosamente
in a spacious manner

spaciousness n
spaziosità
the state or quality of being spacious

spade /speɪd/ n
negro
a black person
vanga
a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
picche
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
picche
suit of playing cards

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [spəˈɡɛɾi] n
spaghetti
dish containing spaghetti
spaghetto spaghetti
pasta
spaghetto
strand of spaghetti

spaghetti bolognese n
spaghetti alla bolognese
dish

spaghetti western n
spaghetti western western all'italiana
western film produced in Europe by an Italian company

spallation /spɔːleɪʃən/ /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
spallazione
physics: nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
spam
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] v
spammare
intransitive

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ n
periodo
small space or a brief portion of time
spanna
space from thumb to little finger
campata luce portata
spread between supports

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ v
coprire
to extend through the distance between or across

spangle /ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/ n
lustrino paillette
a small sparkling particle sewn on cloth as a decoration

spangled kookaburra n
kookaburra ornato
Dacelo tyro

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ n
spaniel
dog

spank /spæŋk/ v
sculacciare
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object.

spanker /spæŋkə/ /spæŋkɚ/ n
randa
fore-and-aft gaff-rigged sail
castigatore che sculaccia punitore
someone who spanks

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
sculacciata totò
form of physical punishment

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
chiave
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ v
allenarsi al combattimento
to fight, especially as practice for martial arts or hand-to-hand combat

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ adj
superfluo ulteriore
being over and above what is necessary
di ricambio di riserva di scorta
held in reserve
magro smilzo
lean, meager
scarso
scanty, not abundant or plentiful
frugale parsimonioso
sparing

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ v
risparmiare
to save (money) for reserve

spare part n
pezzo di ricambio ricambio
component kept in reserve

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
chi ama bene, castiga bene
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility

spare tyre n
ruota di scorta
extra tyre
ciambella maniglie dell'amore maniglie di venere
fat around midsection

sparingly adv
parsimoniosamente
in a sparing manner

sparingness n
parsimonia
the property of being sparing

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
scintilla
particle of glowing matter

spark plug n
candela di accensione candela
part of an internal combustion engine

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ n
lustro splendore
brilliance
effervescenza (vino) scintillio sfavillio
scintillation

sparkling /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
frizzante gassato
of a beverage
brillante scintillante
of an object

sparkling wine n
spumante
effervescent wine

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ n
passero
bird of the family Passeridae

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
spargolo sparso
having widely spaced intervals

sparseness n
l'essere rada l'essere rade l'essere radi l'essere rado radezza
the state or quality of being sparse

spartan adj
spartano
austere, lacking luxury

spasm /ˈspæ.z(ə)m/ n
spasmo
contraction of a muscle

spasticity n
spasticità
state, quality or property

spat /spæt/ n
uose
covering worn over a shoe
disputa dissidio
quarrel

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
spaziale
pertaining to space

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ n
spatola
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting
spatola mestichino paletta
palette knife

spawn v
dare alla luce generare
to bring forth in general
deporre le uova
to produce or deposit (eggs) in water

spay /speɪ/ v
sterilizzare asportare le ovaia castrare ovariectomia rimuovere le ovaia
remove the ovaries

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ n
gergo
jargon/terminology

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
parlare
to be able to communicate in a language
to communicate with one's voice using words
comunicare
to communicate or converse by some means other than orally
conversare
to have a conversation

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
parli del diavolo e spuntano le corna
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive

speak one's mind v
esprimere la propria opinione parlare francamente
To state one's thoughts honestly or frankly

speak out v
esternare
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known

speak softly and carry a big stick proverb
usa la politica del bastone e della carota
do not boast but do make others aware that you are prepared to use force

speak to v
concernere
to address a particular topic
riguardare
to give evidence regarding something
colpire
to resonate with

speak volumes v
dirla lunga
to convey significant information beyond what is explicit

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
altoparlante
loudspeaker
relatore relatrice
one who makes a speech to an audience
parlante
one who speaks
presidentessa presidente
politics: the chair or presiding officer

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
germoglio lancia
lancia asta alabarda picca
long stick with a sharp tip
arpione fiocina
sharp tool used by fishermen to retrieve fish

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
punta di lancia
the pointed head, or end, of a spear

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ n
menta crispa menta romana mentastro verde
Mentha spicata

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ adj
speciale
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored

special education n
pedagogia speciale
educational services designed for students with learning difficulties

special relativity n
relatività ristretta relatività speciale
physics theory

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
specialista
expert

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
specializzazione
act or process of specializing

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
specializzare
to mention specially; to particularize

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
specialità
that in which one specializes

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
specie
rank in a taxonomic classification
group of plants or animals having similar appearance

speciesism /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
specismo

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
specifico

specific gravity n
peso specifico
ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water

specifically adv
specificamente
for a specific purpose or reason

specification n
specificazione specifica capitolato
explicit set of requirements

specificity /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ n
specificità
the state of being specific rather than general

specified /ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/ adj
specificato
Thoroughly explained

specify /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/ v
venire ai fatti
To bring about a specific result
specificare
to state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
esemplare
jocular: an eligible man
campione
sample

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
specioso
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious

speck /spɛk/ n
macchiolina
tiny spot

speckled /ˈspɛkəld/ adj
chiazzato macchiettato
irregularly marked
chiazzato macchiettato maculato
marked with dots

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
spettacolo
something exciting or extraordinary

spectacled bear n
orso dagli occhiali
Tremarctos ornatus

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
occhiali
a pair of lenses set in a frame

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
spettatore
observer

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
fantasma spettro
ghostly apparition

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
spettrale
of a spectrum
pertaining to a spectre
ghostly

spectrochemical adj
spettrochimico
pertaining to spectrochemistry

spectrochemistry n
spettrochimica
chemical spectroscopy

spectrography n
spettrografia
using a spectrometer to produce a spectrograph

spectromagnetograph n
spettromagnetografo
instrument that measures the vectors and velocities of the magnetic fields on the surface of the sun

spectrometer n
spettrometro spettroscopio
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances

spectrometric adj
spettrometrico
of or pertaining to spectrometry

spectrometry n
spettrometria
measurement of the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation

spectrophotometer n
spettrofotometro
instrument used to measure the intensity of electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths

spectrophotometry n
spettrofotometria
the quantitative analysis of eletromagnetic spectra by use of a spectrophotometer

spectroscope n
spettroscopio
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectroscopic adj
spettroscopico
of or relating to spectroscopy or to a spectroscope

spectrum /ˈspektɹəm/ /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)ɹəm/ n
spettro
range of colors
linear algebra: set of scalar values
range
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation

speculate v
approfittarsi giocare investire speculare
to make a risky trade
abusare approfittare elucubrare speculare
to make an inference based on inconclusive evidence
cogitare escogitare meditare
to meditate

speculation /ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
speculazione
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
process of thinking or meditation

speech /ˈspiːtʃ/ n
discorso
an oration, session of speaking
parola
vocal communication

speech bubble n
fumetto nuvoletta
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speech disorder n
disturbi del linguaggio disturbo del linguaggio
malfunction

speech is silver, silence is golden proverb
la parola è d'argento, il silenzio è d'oro
proverb

speechless /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/ adj
senza parola
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speed /spiːd/ n
velocità celerità
rate of motion
rapidity

speed bump n
dosso stradale
transverse ridge in the road

speed camera n
autovelox
camera to detect speeding vehicles

speed cushion n
cuscino berlinese
speed cushion

speed limit n
limite di velocità
maximum speed permitted

speed of light n
velocità della luce c
the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a perfect vacuum

speed of sound n
velocità del suono
speed at which sound is propagated

speed reading n
lettura rapida
skill of reading a text quickly

speed skating n
pattinaggio di velocità
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speeding /ˈspiːdɪŋ/ n
eccesso di velocità
driving faster than the legal speed limit

speedometer /spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ n
tachimetro
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle

speleobiology n
speleobiologia

speleothem n
speleotema
secondary mineral, deposited in a cave by the action of water

spell /spɛl/ n
maleficio fattura
magical effect of such incantation
maleficio incantesimo fattura formula magica maledizione malocchio
magical incantation
malia periodo

spell /spɛl/ v
sillabare compitare
to compose a word
vaticinare presagire
to indicate that some future event will occur
compitare sillabare scrivere
to write or say the letters that form a word
dare il cambio rilevare rimpiazzare sostituire
to work in place of someone

spellbound adj
affascinato ammaliato incantato trasognato
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
ortografia
the practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
spelta
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta

spend /spɛnd/ n
spesa
amount spent

spend /spɛnd/ v
passare
to consume, to use up (time)
spendere
to pay out

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
spendaccione
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

sperm /spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/ n
spermatozoo
cell
sperma
semen (fluid)
spermaceti
sperm oil, spermaceti

sperm oil n
olio di balena
oil

sperm whale n
capodoglio
sperm whale

spermato- prefix
spermato-
seed
sperm

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ n
spermatozoo
reproductive cell of the male

spessartine n
spessartina
a type of garnet

sphagnum /ˈsfæɡnəm/ n
sfagno
moss

sphalerite n
sfalerite blenda
mineral

spheno- prefix
sfeno-
sphenoid bone

sphenomandibular adj
sfenomandibolare
relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen

sphenopalatine adj
sfenopalatino
relating to the sphenoid bone and the palate

sphere /sfɪə/ /sfɪɹ/ n
sfera
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object
spherical physical object
region in which something or someone is active

spherical /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
sferico
shaped like a sphere
of or relating to a sphere or spheres

spherification n
sferificazione
process of forming something into spheres

spherocone n
sferocona

spherometer n
sferometro
measuring device

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktə/ n
sfintere
band of muscle

sphinx /sfɪŋks/ n
sfinge
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal

sphygmogram n
sfigmogramma
recording made by a sphygmograph

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ n
sfigmomanometro
device to measure blood pressure

spice /spaɪs/ n
spezia
any variety of spice
spezie
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
speziare
to add spice or spices to

spice up v
pimentare speziare
Enhance the flavour of something using spice

spicule n
spicola
any of many needle-like crystalline structures that provide skeletal support in marine invertebrates like sponges
sharp, needle-like piece

spicy adj
speziato
piccante
tangy or pungent

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯də(ɹ)] n
ragno
arthropod

spider crab n
grancevola
crab

spiderweb n
ragnatela
net-like construct of a spider

spiderwort n
erba miseria miseria tradescanzia
plant

spiel /spiːl/ n
sproloquio tiritera
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade

spike /spaɪk/ n
punta arpione
anything resembling like a nail in shape
spiga amento infiorescenza a spiga
botany: kind of inflorescence
spiga amento
ear of grain
scarpa chiodata
informal: running shoes with spikes in the soles
picco
sharp peak in a graph
punta chiodo spuntone lancia spunzone
very large nail
schiacciata
volleyball
cerbiatto
zoology: an adolescent male deer

spike /spaɪk/ v
tagliare
to add a small amount of one substance to another
schiacciare
volleyball

spikenard n
nardo

spill /spɪl/ v
versare rovesciare
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out

spillage /ˈspɪl.ɪdʒ / n
fuoriuscita
spillage

spillikins n
sciangai shangai
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
testacoda
circular motion

spin /spɪn/ v
filare
to make yarn
girare ruotare far girare piroettare testacoda
to turn around quickly

spin doctor n
curatore di immagine esperto di comunicazione lobbista portavoce
person hired to improve public image

spin off v
derivare ricadere scorporare
to create as by-product

spin the bottle n
gioco della bottiglia
game

spinach /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
spinacio
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal adj
spinale
related to the spine

spinal cord n
midollo spinale
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
fuso
rod in spinning and winding thread

spine /spaɪn/ n
costa dorso
bound edge of a book
spina dorsale
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant

spined adj
spine
having spines

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ n
spinello
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium

spinescence /spʌɪˈnɛsəns/ n
spinescenza

spinet /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
spinetta
short, compact harpsichord

spinnaker /ˈspɪnəkə/ /ˈspɪnəkɚ/ n
spi spinaker
sail

spinner /ˈspɪnɚ/ n
filatore filatrice girandola trottola
Someone or something who spins
cucchiaino
fishing: A type of lure

spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ adj
spinning
rapidly rotating on an axis; whirling

spinning jenny n
giannetta
early spinning machine

spinning top n
trottola
a toy

spinning wheel n
filatoio rocca
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle

spinor /spɪnɔɹ/ n
spinore
element of Clifford algebra

spinous process n
processo spinoso
bony process of a vertebra that projects posteriorly from the neural arch

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
zitella
unmarried woman

spiny dogfish n
spinarolo
Squalus acanthias

spiny lobster n
aragosta
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiny rat n
echimiidi
rodent of the family Echimyidae
echiothrix muridi
rodent of the genus Echiothrix
maxomys
rodent of the genus Maxomys
muridi tokudaia
rodent of the genus Tokudaia

spiracle /ˈspɪɹəkəl/ n
spiracolo
opening used for breathing
spiraglio
small aperture or vent

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
spirale
geometry
self-sustaining process
bovolo
helix

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ v
aumentare vertiginosamente
to increase continually

spiral galaxy n
galassia spirale
spiral galaxy

spiral staircase n
scala a chiocciola
type of staircase

spiralize v
spiralizzare
form into a spiral

spire /spaɪə/ /spaɪɹ/ n
guglia cuspide pinnacolo
tapering architectural structure
punta
top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
spirito
soul
supernatural being
enthusiasm
manner or style
alcohol

spirit away /ˈspɪɹ.ɪt əˌweɪ/ v
far sparire nel nulla far svanire nel nulla
to spirit away

spirit level n
livella
spirit level

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ adj
spirituale
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ n
spiritual
folk song

spiritualism n
spiritualismo
the philosophic doctrine, opposing materialism

spirituality /ˌspɪ.ɹə.tʃuˈæ.lə.tɪ/ n
spiritualità
concern for what is unseen and intangible

spirochete n
spirocheta
any of several coiled bacteria

spirogyra n
spirogira
any of a group of freshwater, filamentous green algae, of the genus Spirogyra, having chloroplasts arranged in spirals

spirometer n
spirometro
medical device

spit /spɪt/ n
spiedo girarrosto
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
sputo
saliva

spit /spɪt/ v
sputare
to evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spite /spaɪt/ n
malevolenza rancore
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure
dispetto
vexation, chagrin, mortification

spite /spaɪt/ v
vessare
to treat maliciously

spiteful adj
dispettoso vendicativo
filled with spite

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ n
spaccato tale e quale
the exact likeness of someone

spittle /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/ n
sputo
spit, usually frothy

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
sputacchiera
receptacle for spit

splanchnic /ˈsplæŋk.nɪk/ adj
splancnico
Relating to the viscera or intestines

splanchnopleuric adj
splancnopleurico

splash /splæʃ/ n
tonfo
an impact or impression
schizzo sciacquio tonfo
the sound made by an object hitting a liquid

splashdown n
ammaraggio
landing in water

splay /spleɪ/ n
strombatura
A slope or bevel

splayed /spleɪd/ adj
strombato
Of a door or a window: bevelled

spleen /spliːn/ n
milza splene
organ

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
splendido

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ n
splendore
magnificent appearance

splenectomy n
splenectomia
surgical removal of the spleen

spleno- prefix
spleno-
spleen

splenomegaly n
splenomegalia
enlargement of the spleen

splenorenal adj
splenorenale
of or pertaining to the spleen and the kidneys

spliff /splɪf/ n
canna
a marijuana cigarette

spline n
chiavetta cuneo
rectangular piece
linguetta
strip of wood used in joining wooden parts

splint n
esostosi schinella soprosso spinella
bone of a horse
protesi
dental device
stecca tutore
immobilizing device
frammento scaglia scheggia
narrow strip of wood
lamella piastra
segment of armor

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ n
scheggia
fragment of material
fazione
group

split /splɪt/ n
spaccata
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

split /splɪt/ v
dividere fendere spaccare scindere
divide along a more or less straight line
separare
separate
dividere spartire
share out

split hairs n
calia cavilloso pedante perfezionista pignolo
tedious details

split hairs v
cavillare cercare il pelo nell'uovo fiscalizzare pignolare spaccare il capello in quattro
to consider fine details

split pea n
piselli gialli
dried, peeled, and split seeds of the pea

split-second n
frazione di secondo
a brief moment

splits n
spaccata
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

splitting field n
campo di riducibilità completa campo di spezzamento
(Galois theory, of a polynomial) smallest field containing all roots

spodumene n
spodumene
a pyroxene mineral, lithium aluminum inosilicate

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
bottino
plunder taken from an enemy or victim

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
andare a male
become sour or rancid, to decay
rovinare
ruin
viziare
to coddle or pamper

spoilage n
deterioramento
process

spoiled /spɔɪld/ adj
viziato
of a child

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
alettone
automobiles: device to reduce lift and increase downforce
spoiler deflettore
document, review or comment that discloses

spoils of war n
bottino di guerra
profits extracted as the result of winning a war

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ adj
guastafeste
someone who puts an end to harmless fun

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
viziato
of a child
guastato
of food: rendered unusable or inedible

spoke /spəʊk/ n
raggio razzo
part of a wheel

spokesman n
portavoce
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesperson n
portavoce
person who acts as the voice of a group of people

spokeswoman n
portavoce
woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spondaic adj
spondaica spondaico
having or relating to spondees

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
spugna
marine invertebrate
piece of porous material used for washing

sponge cake n
pan di Spagna pandispagna
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure

spongy /ˈspʌndʒi/ adj
spugnoso
absorbent, squishy, porous

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
sponsor
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ n
Spontaneità
spontaneità
the quality of being spontaneous

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ adj
spontaneo
self generated; happening without any apparent external cause
done by one's own free choice, or without planning
not apparently contrived or manipulated
proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ adv
spontaneamente
in a spontaneous manner

spook /spuːk/ n
fantasma spettro

spool /spuːl/ n
bobina fuso navicella rocchetto spagnoletta spola
spindle

spooler n
gestore code stampa
a computer programme that queues data

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
cucchiaio
scooped utensil for eating (or serving)

spoon lure n
cucchiaio richiamo
oblong, concave lure

spoonbill n
spatola
bird

spoonful n
cucchiaiata cucchiaio
amount a spoon will hold

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
spora
reproductive particle
resistant particle produced by bacterium or protist

sporological adj
sporologico
relating to spores

sporophyll n
sporofillo
the equivalent to a leaf in ferns and mosses

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
sport diporto
any athletic activity that uses physical skills

sporting adj
sportivo
pertaining to sports

sports car n
vettura sportiva
automobile designed for high speed

sports center n
centro sportivo polisportivo

sports field n
campetto campo sportivo
flat area for sports

sportsman n
sportivo
male athlete

sportsmanlike adj
sportivamente
good sportsmanship

sportsmanship n
sportività

sportswoman n
sportiva
woman who engages in sports

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
pubblicità
macchia
a round or irregular patch of a different color
stain
area zona
location or area
brufolo foruncolo
pimple, pustule

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
individuare
see, pick out, notice or identify

spot-backed antshrike n
averla formichiera dorsomacchiettato
bird

spot-on adj
esatto
correct

spot-winged antshrike n
averla formichiera alimacchiettate
Pygiptila stellaris

spotlight n
riflettore
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage

spotted /ˈspɑtɪ̈d/ /ˈspɒtɨd/ adj
maculato
discoloured by spots; stained

spotted dragonet n
dragoncello macchiato
Callionymus maculatus

spotted nutcracker n
nocciolaia
Nucifraga caryocatactes

spouse /spaʊs/ n
sposo sposa coniuge
person in a marriage or marital relationship

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
getto
a stream of liquid
beccuccio
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
sgorgare zampillare
to gush forth in a stream

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ n
lega linguistica
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
slogatura contorsione
act or result of spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
slogare
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle

sprat /spɹæt/ n
papalina spratto
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
stravaccarsi
to sit with limbs spread out

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
polverizzare
to project a liquid in a disperse manner

spread /spɹɛd/ n
imbandigione
large meal, especially one laid out on a table

spread /spɹɛd/ v
diffondere
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand
diffondere stendere
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
diffondere spargere sparpagliare
to disperse, scatter
allargare
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc)
spalmare stendere
to smear, distribute in a thin layer
spartire
to stretch out, expand

spread like wildfire v
diffondersi a macchia d'olio
spread like wildfire

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
spalmabile
spreadable

spreadsheet n
foglio di calcolo
computer simulation

spree /spɹiː/ n
bagordo baldoria bisboccia simposio
a merry frolic
follia frenesia orgia
uninhibited activity

sprightly adj
vivace
full of life and vigor

sprightly adv
vigorosamente
In a lively and vigorous way

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
molla
device made of flexible material
primavera
season between winter and summer in temperate climates
fonte sorgente
water springing from the ground

spring balance n
bilancia a molla
a device for measuring weight or force by the elasticity of a spiral spring

spring cleaning n
pulizie di primavera
systematic cleaning at the end of winter

spring constant n
costante elastica
characteristic of a spring

spring onion n
cipolla d'inverno cipollotto
Allium fistulosum

spring roll n
involtino primavera
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake

spring to life v
formarsi generarsi nascere
start to exist

springald /ˈspɹɪŋəld/ n
spingarda
ancient military engine

springbok /ˈspɹɪŋbɑk/ /ˈspɹɪŋbɒk/ n
springbox
Antidorcas marsupialis

springhare n
lepre saltatrice del Capo
rodent

springtail n
collembolo
springtail

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adj
elastico
capable of returning to its original form

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
spargere spruzzare
to cause to fall in fine drops
aspergere guarnire
to cover an object

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
spruzzatore
anything that sprinkles

sprint n
attività
burst of speed or activity
sprint velocità
short race at top speed

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
passafuori
extension of roof
dente
tooth of such wheel
pignone puleggia dentata rocchetto ruota dentata
toothed wheel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
germoglio getto pollone virgulto
new growth on a plant

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
germogliare
to grow, to germinate
to cause to grow from a seed

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
peccio abete rosso
tree from the genus Picea

spruce up v
agghindare abbellire adornare agghindarsi azzimare mettersi in ghingheri
to dress smartly, elegantly

spud /spʌd/ n
patata
potato

spumoni n
spumone
ice cream dessert

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
sborra
slang: semen

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
diramazione divaricazione protuberanza sperone sporgenza spuntone
any protruding part
sprono
anything that inspires or motivates
sperone
implement for prodding a horse
appendage near the foot
cima guglia picco pinnacolo pizzo vetta
projection from a mountain or mountain range
propaggini
root

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
pungolare spronare
to prod
montare gli speroni
to put spurs on
spronare stimolare incitare incoraggiare instigare
to urge or encourage to action

spur cell n
acantocita
spiny cell

spurge /spɜːdʒ/ /spɝdʒ/ n
euforbia
any plant of the genus Euphorbia

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ n
calcio
a kick

spy /spaɪ/ n
spia
person who secretly watches

spy /spaɪ/ v
spiare
to act as a spy
to spot at a distance

spyglass n
cannocchiale binocolo
portable telescope

spyware n
spyware
program

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
battibecco diatriba litigio scaramuccia
minor fight or argument

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
accapigliarsi litigare
participate in a minor fight or argument

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
squadrone
army: body of cavalry
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights
squadra squadriglia
navy: detachment of vessels

squalene /ˈskweɪliːn/ n
squalene
triterpene hydrocarbon

squalid /ˈskwɒlɪd/ adj
squallido
extremely dirty
showing lack of moral standards

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ n
bufera burrasca
sudden storm, as found in a squall line

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ v
gridare schiamazzare strillare urlare
to cry or wail loudly

squall line n
fronte fronte di temporali linea di burrasca
line of thunderstorms

squamous /ˈskweɪ.moʊs/ /ˈskweɪ.məs/ adj
scaglioso squamoso
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ v
sperperare dilapidare dissipare scialare
to waste

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ adj
quadrato
shaped like a square
used in the names of units

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ n
squadra
body of troops in a square formation
tool
casella
cell in a grid
piazza sagrato
open space in a town
quadrato convenzionale equilibrato
slang: socially conventional person
cancelletto
the # symbol on a telephone
quadrato
type of polygon
second power
unit of measurement of area
unit for measuring roof area

square bracket n
parentesi quadra
symbol [ or ]

square foot n
piede al quadrato
unit of area equal to that of a square of one foot each side

square inch n
pollice al quadrato
unit of area

square kilometre n
chilometro quadrato chilometro quadro kmq
standard unit of area

square meal n
pasto completo
satisfying meal

square metre n
metro quadrato metro quadro
standard unit of area

square root n
radice quadrata
number

square sail n
vela quadra
sail set athwartships in a yard

square-rigged adj
a vela quadra
having square sails

squared adj
al quadrato alla seconda
raised to the second power

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
zucca
plant and its fruit of the genus Cucurbita

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
casa occupata edificio occupato
building occupied without permission

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
accosciarsi accovacciarsi
to bend at the knees
occupare
to occupy without permission

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
abusivo occupatore abusivo
one occupying a place without permission

squeak /skwiːk/ n
squittio
short, high-pitched sound

squeak /skwiːk/ v
squittire
emit sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
cantare fare la spia spifferare
to rat on someone
strillare gridare con voce stridula guaire urlare
to scream a high-pitched squeal

squeegee /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ n
lavavetri seccatoio tergivetro
tool used for cleaning glass

squeegee mop n
mop spremere di spugna
squeezable sponge mop

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
spremere stringere serrare strizzare
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once
spremersi
to remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty

squid /skwɪd/ n
calamaro
sea animal

squiffy /ˈskwɪf.i/ adj
alticcio brillo
slightly intoxicated

squiggle /ˈskwɪɡl̩/ n
tilde
a short twisting or wiggling line or mark

squill /skwɪl/ n
canocchia
mantis shrimp
scilla
plant of the genus Scilla

squint /skwɪnt/ v
strabicare
to look or glance sideways
socchiudere
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight

squinter n
guercio
one who squints

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
scudiero
armor-bearer who attended a knight
maggiordomo valletto
male attendant
cicisbeo
male follower of a lady
campagna castellano di gentiluomo nobiluomo
title of dignity
gentiluomo
title of office and courtesy

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ n
scoiattolo
rodent

squirt /skwɜː(ɹ)t/ n
mezzasega
small child
schizzo spruzzo
small, quick stream; a jet

squirt gun n
pistola ad acqua
a toy gun used to shoot water

squirting cucumber n
cocomero asinino
Ecballium elaterium

squish /skwɪʃ/ n
scricchiolio scrocchio
Sound of something being squeezed or crushed

squish /skwɪʃ/ v
spappolare spiaccicare
To squeeze, compress, or crush

squits n
diarrea sciolta
colloquial: diarrhea

stab /stæb/ n
pugnalata
act of stabbing
coltellata pugnalata
wound made by stabbing

stab /stæb/ v
pugnalare accoltellare
To pierce or wound with pointed object
sfregiare
To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object

stab in the back n
colpire alle spalle
Act of betrayal

stabbing /ˈstæb.ɪŋ/ n
accoltellamento
in incident in which a person is stabbed

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ n
stabilità
condition of being stable
tendency to recover from perturbations

stabilizer n
stabilizzatore
substance added to something in order to stabilize it

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ n
stalla scuderia
building for animals with hoofs
scuderia scuderie
building for horses
stalla
stable for oxen, cows, cattle

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ v
stallare
put or keep in a stable

stably adv
stabilmente
in a stable manner

stack /stæk/ n
pila bica
a pile of identical objects

stack /stæk/ v
accatastare impilare
To place objects or material in the form of a stack

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ n
stadio
venue where sporting events are held

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
statolder
chief magistrate of the Dutch Republic

staff /stɑːf/ /ˈstæf/ n
personale organico
employees of a business
bastone asta
long, straight, thick rod or stick
pentagramma rigo
music: series of horizontal lines

stag /stæɡ/ n
cervo
adult male deer
bue
castrated bull

stag beetle n
cervo volante
large beetle in Lucanidae

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
scena palco
in theatre
fase tappa stadio
phase

stage direction n
didascalia
instruction given to an actor

stage race n
corsa a tappe
multi-day cycle race

stage whisper /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pə/ /ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pɚ/ n
in petto
(theater) A line that is performed on stage as if it were whispered, but is spoken loud enough that the audience can hear

staged adj
messo in scena
Intended for the performance stage

stagflation n
stagflazione
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ n
titubare vacillare
an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
tentennare
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes
barcollare
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion

staggering adj
sconcertante sconvolgente
incredible, overwhelming, amazing

staging n
messinscena messa in scena allestimento scenico
theater: performance of a play

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ n
stagnazione
inactivity

staid /steɪd/ adj
canuta canuto posata posato seriosa serioso
not capricious or impulsive

stain /steɪn/ n
macchia chiazza patacca
discoloured spot or area

stain /steɪn/ v
mordenzare
to coat a surface with a stain
macchiare intaccare
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
colorare
to treat a microscope specimen with a dye

stained /steɪnd/ adj
pigmentato
coloured by adding a pigment
colorato
having a stain

stained glass n
vetrata
coloured glass

stainless adj
inossidabile inox
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration
pulita pulito
unmarked, spotless

stainless steel adj
acciaio inossidabile
made of stainless steel

stainless steel n
acciaio inossidabile acciaio inox
corrosion-free alloy

stair /stɛə/ /stɛəɹ/ n
scala
series of steps

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
scalinata tromba delle scale
stairway

stairlift n
montascale
motorized platform installed in a stairway

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
scala
contiguous set of steps

stairway n
gradinata scalinata
set of steps allowing one to walk up or down comfortably

stairwell n
pozzo delle scale tromba delle scale
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase

stake /steɪk/ n
palo
Mormonism: territorial division
palo stecca paletto picchetto piolo tutore
pointed long and slender piece of wood etc.
interesse partecipazione
share or interest in a business
rogo
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned
palo sponda stecca
upright stick to prevent goods falling off a cart
posta in gioco in palio palio posta in gioco
wager or pledge

stake /steɪk/ v
picchettare scommettere
mettere in gioco
to put at hazard upon the issue of competition

stakeout n
sorveglianza
covertly watching a location

stale /steɪl/ adj
ammuffito avariato raffermo rancido stantio
having lost its freshness
obsoleto sorpassato superato vecchio
no longer new or interesting

stalemate n
impasse punto morto stallo vicolo cieco
blocked situation without personal loss
stallo patta
chess term

staling n
raffermamento

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
stelo
architecture: ornament in the Corinthian capital
stelo gambo caule fusto venatura centrale
stem or main axis of a plant
pedicello peduncolo picciolo
zoology: stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
inseguire puntare
assillare importunare infastidire molestare vessare
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment
accostarsi furtivamente inseguire
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer

stalker n
stalker molestatore vessatore
a person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions
cacciatore
a person who stalks game

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
stalla
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed
stable; place for cattle
platea
seat in a theatre
bancarella chiosco
small open-fronted shop
cabina
very small room used for a shower

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
ingrassare
To fatten

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ n
stallone
uncastrated male horse

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ adj
robusto
firmly or solidly built

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
stame
A flower part that produces pollen

stameniferous adj
stamenifero
bearing stamens

stamina /ˈstæmənə/ /ˈstæmɪnə/ n
vigore
power of sustained exertion

staminality n
staminalità

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
balbettio
involuntary repetition of sounds in speech

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
balbettare tartagliare
to stutter

stammering n
balbettamento balbettio ciangottio tartagliamento
act of stammering

stamp /stæmp/ n
conio
act of stamping
device for stamping designs
bollo
indentation or imprint made by stamping
any small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other

stamp /stæmp/ v
affrancare
to apply postage stamps to
timbrare
to give an official marking to
stampare
to mark by pressing quickly and heavily
battere i piedi
to move (the foot or feet) quickly and heavily
to step quickly and heavily
pestare i piedi
to strike, beat, or press forcibly with the bottom of the foot

stamp collector n
filatelista
person who collects stamps

stamp hinge n
linguella
gummed strip of paper for mounting stamps on album

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
fuggifuggi scompiglio
any sudden flight or dispersion

stamping ground n
ritrovo terreno battuto
place one likes to go

stance /stæns/ /stɑːns/ n
postura
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands
punto di vista istanza opinione posizione
opinion or point of view

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
sostegno puntello
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
in piedi
act of standing
sala d'aspetto
designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait
appoggio leggio
device to hold something upright or aloft
banco dei testimoni sbarra
platform on which a witness testifies in court

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
arbitrare
to act as an umpire
essere in lizza gareggiare
to be positioned to gain or lose
appoggiare collocare mettere in piedi mettere ritto
to place in an upright or standing position
sostare stare fermo
to remain motionless
alzarsi elevarsi ergersi
to rise to one’s feet
candidarsi entrare in lizza gareggiare
to seek election
stare in piedi alzarsi
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
sopportare soffrire tollerare
to tolerate
durare resistere sostenere subire
to undergo; withstand; hold up

stand by v
fare una pausa

stand in for v
fare le veci sostituire
replace

stand out v
distinguersi mettersi in evidenza saltare agli occhi
be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings

stand the test of time v
resistere alle ingiurie del tempo
remain useful over a long period

stand up v
sollevare
bring something up and set it into a standing position
alzarsi in piedi
rise from a sitting position
dare buca tirare un pacco paccare
to avoid a prearranged meeting

stand-in n
cascatore sosia
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup

stand-up comedy n
monologo
comedy performed on stage by a single comedian

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ adj
regolare standard
falling within an accepted range

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ n
stendardo bandiera insegna
a flag or ensign
standard livello tenore
level of quality
standard norma tipo
something used as a measure

standard definition n
definizione convenzionale definizione standard
system that uses a resolution

standard deviation n
deviazione standard scarto quadratico medio scarto tipo
statistical measure

standard language n
lingua standard
standard variety

standard-bearer n
portabandiera
person who carries flag or banner

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
standardizzare
to establish a standard
to make to conform to a standard

standardization n
standardizzazione
process of establishing a standard
process of complying with a standard

standoff n
impasse stallo
a deadlocked confrontation

standpoint n
punto di vista
point of view

standstill n
fermata arresto blocco fermo punto morto stallo
complete immobility

stannic /ˈstænɪk/ adj
stannico
containing tetravalent tin

stannic acid n
acido stannico
hypothetical acidic form of tin dioxide

stannite n
stannite
a mineral, a sulfide of copper, iron, and tin

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
strofa
a unit of a poem

stapedius n
muscolo stapedio stapedio
muscle

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piz/ n
staffa
bone in the middle ear

staphylococcal adj
stafilococcico
relating to staphylococcus

staphylococcus n
stafilococco
bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ n
alimento base
basic food
prodotto prodotto di base prodotto principale risorsa
basic or essential supply
materia prima
the principal commodity produced in a town or region
graffetta
U-shaped metal fastener

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
pinzare
secure with a staple

staple gun n
sparapunti
device for driving staples

staple remover n
levapunti
device for removing staples

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪpləɹ/ n
cucitrice graffettatrice spillatrice
device which binds together paper

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
stella star divo
actor
asterisco stella
asterisk
stella star diva primadonna
celebrity
stella
concave polygon
quality rating symbol
stella astro
luminous celestial body
(astronomy) a luminous celestial body
talented or famous person

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ v
avere il ruolo da protagonista avere il ruolo principale
to appear as a featured performer or headliner

star anise n
anice stellato
a plant, Illicium verum

star chart n
carta celeste
star chart

star fruit n
carambola
fruit

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
tribordo dritta
right hand side of a vessel

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ n
amido
carbohydrates
substance
amido appretto
laundry stiffener

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ v
apprettare inamidare
apply laundry starch

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛəɹ/ v
fissare
To look fixedly

starfish n
stella marina stella di mare
various echinoderms

stargaze /ˈstɑɹɡeɪz/ v
guardare le stelle
To look at the stars at night

stargazer /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ n
astrologo astronomo sognatore
one who stargazes

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adj
forte gagliardo inflessibile robusto
(archaic) strong; vigorous; powerful
crudo duro nudo
(obsolete) hard, firm; obdurate
assoluto bell'e buono completo puro e semplice totale vero e proprio
complete, absolute, full
aspro desolato selvaggio
hard in appearance; barren, desolate
furioso violento
severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather)
rigido stecchito
stiff, rigid

starlet /ˈstɑɹlɪt/ /ˈstɑːlɪt/ adj
divetta starlet stellina
young promising actress

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
storno
bird
palafitta palificazione
pilings

starry /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ adj
stellato
having stars visible

starship /stɑɹʃɪp/ n
nave stellare
a spacecraft capable of traveling to other stars

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
inizio partenza
inizio avvio partenza
beginning of an activity
partenza avvio
beginning point of a race
sobbalzo sussulto
sudden involuntary movement

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
cominciare iniziare
to begin

start over v
ricominciare da zero
begin again

starter /ˈstɑɹtɚ/ /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
antipasto
first course of a meal

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
evitare schivare
to deter; to cause to deviate
sorprendere spaventare
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension
scattare sobbalzare
to move or be excited on feeling alarm

startling /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ adj
sconvolgente sorprendente
likely to startle

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ /ˈstɑːtəp/ n
avvio inizio
act or process of starting a process or machine

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
fame
condition

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
morire di fame
to die because of lack of food

stash /stæʃ/ v
mettere da parte
store away for later use

stasis /ˈsteɪsɪs/ n
stasi
inactivity

stat /stæt/ adv
di corsa immediatamente
Immediately, now

state /steɪt/ n
stato
any sovereign polity
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
a condition
computing: the set of all parameters relevant to a computation
computing: the values of all parameters at some point in a computation

state /steɪt/ v
dichiarare
declare to be a fact
indicare dichiarare esporre
make known

state capitalism n
capitalismo di Stato
form of capitalism

state of matter n
stato della materia
different phases of matter

state of the art adj
di ultima generazione stato dell'arte
at the highest level of development

state of the art n
stato dell'arte
highest level of development

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
dichiarazione
declaration or remark

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n
statista uomo di stato

static equilibrium n
equilibrio meccanico equilibrio statico
a market in which demand and supply are the same

staticity /stəˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
staticità
condition

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
canale emittente
broadcasting entity
stazione
place used for broadcasting
stazione fermata
place where a vehicle may stop

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ v
stazionare
put in place to perform a task

station wagon n
familiare giardinetta
body style for cars

stationary front n
fronte stazionario
boundary between air masses

stationer n
cartolaio
business that sells stationery

stationer's n
cartoleria
stationery shop

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
cancelleria
writing materials

stationmaster n
capostazione
the person in charge of a railroad station

statism /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ n
statalismo
belief in the importance of the power of the state over an individual

statistic n
statistica
single item of a statistical study

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
statistico
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics
mathematician specialized in statistics

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
statistica
mathematical science
collection of measurements

statolith n
statolite
amyloplast involved in graviperception

statue /ˈstæ.tʃuː/ n
statua
three-dimensional work of art

statuette n
statuetta
a small statue

stature /ˈstætʃ.ə/ /ˈstætʃ.ɚ/ n
statura

status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ n
stato
person’s position or standing
situation or state of affairs

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ n
status quo
the state of things

status symbol /ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmbəl/ n
status symbol
visible possession that is a sign of one's personal wealth or social status

staurotheke n
stauroteca

stave /steɪv/ n
piolo
bar
strofa
metrical portion; stanza; staff
doga
narrow strip, a part of a vessel
pentagramma
parallel lines to write music on

stave off v
prevenire
prevent something from happening

stavesacre n
stafisagria
perennial plant

stay /steɪ/ n
permanenza
residence, sojourn
strallo tirante
guy, rope, or wire supporting a structural element
nautical: strong rope supporting a mast

stay /steɪ/ v
restare essere
to continue to have a particular quality
rimandare
to postpone
restare rimanere stare
to remain in a particular place

stay put v
starsene
to remain in one fixed place

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ adj
saldo
fixed or unchanging; steady

steadfastness n
attaccamento fedeltà fermezza risolutezza saldezza
loyalty in the face of trouble

steak /steɪk/ n
bistecca
slice of beef

steak knife n
coltello da carne
knife with a sharp blade

steakhouse n
bisteccheria
restaurant

steal /stiːl/ n
furto
furto ruberia
the act of stealing

steal /stiːl/ v
rubare attirare distogliere distrarre focalizzare
to draw attention
accattivarsi appropriarsi
to get or effect surreptitiously or artfully
rubare fregare derubare
to illegally take possession of
affarone aggirarsi
to move silently

steal the show v
rubare la scena
be the best performer

stealthily adv
furtivamente di nascosto
in a stealthy manner

steam /stiːm/ n
vapore
water vapor

steam cracking n
piroscissione a vapore
cracking in the presence of steam

steam engine n
locomotiva a vapore motrice
any steam-driven heat engine
motore a vapore locomotiva a vapore motrice
piston engine driven by steam

steam locomotive n
locomotiva a vapore locomotiva motrice
locomotive powered by steam

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ n
nave a vapore
vessel powered by steam

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
nave a vapore battello a vapore vaporetto
steamboat or steamship
battello a vapore vaporetto
vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam

steamroller n
rullo compressore
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
nave a vapore piroscafo
vessel propelled by steam

steamy adj
sensuale
erotic

stearate n
stearato
salt or ester of stearic acid

stearic acid n
acido stearico
fatty acid

stearin n
stearina
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steatopygous /ˌstɪ.əˈtɑ.pɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.əˈtɒ.pɪ.ɡəs/ adj
steatopiga steatopigo
having fat or prominent buttocks

steatosis n
steatosi
over-retention of lipids

steed /stiːd/ n
destriero
stallion

steel /stiːl/ n
acciaio
metal produced from iron

steel wool n
paglietta
fine threads of steel

steelworker n
metalmeccanico
a person employed to manufacture or shape steel

steelworks n
acciaieria
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped

steelyard n
deposito metalli ferrovecchio
place where steel is stored and sold
stadera
steelyard balance

steep /stiːp/ adj
ripido erto scosceso
near-vertical

steep /stiːp/ v
decantare immergere macerare
to soak an item in liquid

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
campanile
a tall tower, often on a church

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ n
bue manzo
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ v
sterzare
intransitive: to guide the course
condurre
to direct a group of animals
to direct the conversation
guidare dirigere governare manovrare
transitive: to guide the course of

steer clear v
astenersi tenersi alla larga
to avoid

steering group n
gruppo direttivo
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel n
volante sterzo
wheel-shaped control

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡʌnˈɔ.ɡɹʌ.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
steganografia
steganography

stegosaur /ˈsteɡəsɔːɹ/ n
stegosauro
dinosaur

stein /staɪn/ n
boccale
a beer mug

stele /stiːl/ n
stele
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ adj
stellare
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars

stellar wind n
vento stellare
equivalent of solar wind

stellation n
stellazione
construction of stellated polyhedron

stem /stɛm/ n
vertice
advanced or leading position
gambo ceppo fusto tronco
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
ceppo linea ramo
branch of a family
radice tema
linguistics: main part of a word
asta gamba
music: vertical stroke of a symbol representing a note in written music
gambo stelo
narrow supporting structure on certain man-made objects
dritto di prua ruota di prua tagliamare
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel
gambo peduncolo picciolo stelo
slender supporting member for an individual part of a plant
ceppo linea linea di discendenza ramo
stock of a family; a race or generation of progenitors

stem /stɛm/ v
derivare
to be caused
discendere
to descend
arrestare tamponare
to stop, hinder

stem cell n
cellula staminale
primal undifferentiated cell

stem stitch n
punto erba
an embroidery stitch in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side

stemmatics n
stemmatica
study of multiple surviving versions of the same text

stench /stɛntʃ/ n
puzza fetore
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
normografo
utensil

stenocardia n
stenocardia
angina pectoris

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
stenografia
the practice of transcribing speech, usually using shorthand

stenotic adj
stenotico
of or pertaining to a stenosis

stenotype n
stenotipia
keyboard machine

stenotypical adj
stenotipico
pertaining to or written with a stenotype

stenotypist n
stenotipista
operator of stenotype machine

stentorian /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/ adj
stentoreo stentorea stentoree stentorei
of a voice suitable for giving speeches to large crowds

step /stɛp/ n
scalino
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder
passo
pace
footstep
tappa passo
proceeding; measure; action; act

step by step adv
passo a passo gradualmente poco a poco poco per volta
gradually

step in v
rimpiazzare
To act as a replacement or substitute.

step ladder n
scala a libretto scaleo scaletta
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step out of line v
sgarrare

step- prefix
-astra -astro astra
prefix used to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative

stepbrother n
fratellastro
son of one's stepfather or stepmother

stepchild n
figliastro figliastra

stepdaughter n
figliastra
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepfather n
patrigno
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stephanite n
stefanite
mineral

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
matrigna
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother

steppe /stɛp/ n
steppa

stepping stone n
trampolino trampolino di lancio viatico
something used as a way to progress
acciottolato sasseto selciaia
stone used to cross something

stepsister n
sorellastra
daughter from the previous marriage of a stepparent

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
figliastro
son of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepwell n
baori pozzo a gradini
type of well

stereo- prefix
stereo-
binocular contribution to three-dimensional vision
solid, three-dimensional

stereographic adj
stereografico
of or pertaining to stereography

stereoisomer n
stereoisomero
one of a set of isomers of a compound that exhibit steroisomerism

stereoisomerism /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ n
stereoisomeria
form or isomerism

stereometry /stɛɹiːˈɒmətɹi/ n
stereometria
science of measuring solids

stereophony n
stereofonia
reproduction of stereophonic sound

stereoregularity n
stereoregolarità
condition of being stereoregular

stereotomy /stɛɹiːˈɒtəmi/ n
stereotomia
cutting or dissection of solids

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
stereotipo
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image
extensibility mechanism of UML

steric adj
sterico
relating to the arrangement of atoms in space

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
sterile
germless
sterile infertile
unable to reproduce

sterilizable adj
sterilizzabile
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
sterilizzazione
process of treating something to kill microorganisms
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing
instance of a sterilization procedure

sterilize v
sterilizzare
disable ability to procreate

sterling /ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
argento sterlina oro sterlina sterlina
former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness
argento sterlina
sterling silver, or articles made from this material
sterlina
the currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
arcigno inflessibile
grim and forbidding in appearance
severo austero duro rigido
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
poppa
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel

sternal adj
sternale
of or pertaining to the sternum

sternocostal adj
sternocostale
pertaining to the sternum or ribs

sternpost n
dritto del timone dritto di poppa
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ n
steroide
class of organic compounds

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
stetoscopio
medical instrument

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
stivatore
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ n
stevia
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ n
stufato
dish

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ v
preoccuparsi ribollire stare sui carboni ardenti
to be in a state of elevated anxiety
bollire preparare il tè
to brew (tea)
lessare stufare
to cook (food)
boccheggiare bollire cuocere lessare soffocare
to suffer under hot conditions

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
amministratore supervisore
the administrator of a medieval manor

stewardship n
steward
office of a steward

sth pronoun
qcs qlcs
abbreviation of something in explanation

stichic adj
stichico
describing verse that is not divided into stanzas

stick /stɪk/ n
bastone
cane or walking stick
long piece of wood
gomma
chewing gum
barra di controllo volante
control column of an aircraft
barretta
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)
asta barra cambio
gearstick, stickshift
stecca
hockey stick
rametto
twig or small branch

stick /stɪk/ v
attaccarsi
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive)
attaccare
to glue; to adhere (transitive)

stick 'em up phraseologicalUnit
alza le mani
put your hands in the air

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
fare la linguaccia
to push one's tongue out

stick out like a sore thumb v
essere fin troppo evidente
be very noticeably different

stick to one's guns v
mantenere la propria posizione tener duro
idiomatic

sticker /ˈstɪkə(r)/ n
adesivo
adhesive label or decal

stickiness n
collosità vischiosità
property of sticking or adhering

stickler /ˈstɪk.lə/ n
pignolo
someone who insistently advocates for something

stickman n
stickman
simple drawing of a man

stiff /stɪf/ adj
duro severo
colloquial: harsh, severe
inflessibile rigido
figuratively: of policies and rules and their application and enforcement
rigido
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible
of muscles, or parts of the body

stiffen v
irrigidire
to make stiff

stiffly /ˈstɪfli/ adv
legnosamente rigidamente
in a stiff manner

stiffness n
inflessibilità
inflexibility
rigidità rigidezza
rigidity

stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/ n
grassella
a hind knee of various mammals, especially horses

stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/ v
asfissiare soffocare
to die of suffocation
boccheggiare
to feel smothered
tagliare celare interrompere ricoprire
to interrupt or cut off
affogare reprimere soffocare trattenere
to repress, keep in or hold back
boccheggiare soffocare
to smother or suffocate

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
marchio
mark of infamy
stigma
part of the pistil

stigmatic n
stigmatista
one who displays stigmata

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
stigmatizzare
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious

stiletto /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ n
stiletto
stabbing weapon
tacco
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel

still /stɪl/ adj
naturale non effervescente non frizzante non gassata
(of drinking water) not effervescent
immobile calmo quieto tranquillo
not moving

still /stɪl/ adv
ancorchè benchè malgrado nientemeno nonostante senza meno
nevertheless
ancora più ancora
to an even greater degree
ancora tuttora
up to a time, as in the preceding time

still /stɪl/ n
quiete
a period of calm or silence
fotogramma fermo immagine istantanea
photography: a non-moving photograph
bollitore
Catering, stills: Area in restaurant used to make tea and coffee separate from main kitchen
alambicco distillatore lambicco
a device for distilling liquids

still life n
natura morta
work of art

still waters run deep proverb
l'acqua cheta rompe i ponti
a person's calm appearance may be misleading

stillbirth n
mortinatalità
birth of a dead fetus

stillborn adj
nata morta nato morto

stillness /ˈstɪlnəs/ n
immobilità

stilt /stɪlt/ n
cavaliere d'Italia
bird
trampolo palo
pillar
trampolo
walking pole

stilt sandpiper n
piovanello zampelunghe
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
artefatto artificioso
figurative/by extension
su pali
on stilts
pomposo
pompous
affettato forzato ingessato
stiff and artificially formal

stimulant n
stimolante
substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body

stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ v
stimulare
to arouse an organism to functional activity
stimolare
to encourage into action

stimulating adj
vespigno
that stimulates

stimulation n
stimolazione
biology: action or condition that creates a response
pushing or goading toward action

sting /stɪŋ/ n
puntura
bite or sting (by an insect)
bozzo escrescenza gonfiore protuberanza rigonfiamento
bump on skin after having been stung

sting /stɪŋ/ v
pungere
of an insect: to bite

stinger /ˈstɪŋə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋɚ/ n
frecciata provocazione stoccata
anything that stings mentally or psychologically
pungiglione aculeo
pointed portion of an insect

stinginess n
avarizia tirchieria grettezza taccagneria
lack of generosity

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
pastinaca razza
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes

stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ /ˈstɪŋi/ adj
avaro taccagno tirchio
unwilling to spend or give

stink /stɪŋk/ n
protesta reclamo
informal: complaint or objection
puzza fetore
strong bad smell

stink /stɪŋk/ v
puzzare
have a strong bad smell
give an impression of dishonesty or untruth
fare schifo
informal: be greatly inferior

stinker /stɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /stɪŋ.kɚ/ n
puzzone
person who stinks

stinking /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/ adj
fetido puzzolente fetente graveolente maleodorante puzzoso
bad smell

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
puzzolente fetido fedente puzzoso
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stint /stɪnt/ n
gavetta
a period of time spent doing or being something

stipend /ˈstaɪpɪnd/ n
stipendio onorario paga paghetta salario
fixed payment
borsa di studio
scholarship

stipular adj
stipulare
of or relating to a stipule

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
agitare
to agitate the contents of
muovere
to change the place of in any manner; to move
mescolare
to disturb the relative position of the particles of

stir up v
stimolare appassionare convincere
arouse or excite passion or action
fomentare incitare sobillare
to cause (trouble etc)

stirrup /ˈstɝəp/ /ˈstɪɹəp/ n
staffa
footrest used by riders

stishovite n
stishovite
high-pressure polymorph of quartz

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
fitta
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage
punto
single pass of the needle in sewing
punto maglia
single turn of the thread in knitting

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ adj
stocastico
random

stochastic process n
processo stocastico
a function mapping to set of random variables

stochastically /stəˈkæstɪkli/ adv
stocasticamente
in a stochastic manner

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
armento bestiame
farm animals
azione
finance: capital raised by a company
violacciocca
genus of flowers
affusto
part of gun
approvvigionamento giacenza lotto partita quantitativo
store of goods for sale
riserva partita stock
supply of anything ready for use

stock character n
personaggio tipo tipo
fictional character based on a recognizable stereotype

stock dove n
colombella palombella
stock dove, Columba oenas

stock exchange n
borsa borsa valori
building and the associated organization

stock market n
borsa
borsa mercato azionario
market for the trading of company stock

stock up v
rifornirsi
acquire or increase stock

stockade /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ /ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ n
prigione prigione militare
a military prison (colloquial)
enclave protetta da palizzata palizzata
an enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
stoccafisso
cured fish

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
calza calze di nylon
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock)

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
ammasso riserva scorta
supply for future use

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
accumulare ammassare impilare
accumulate a stockpile

stockpot n
marmitta pentolone
large pot for cooking soup

stoically /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ adv
stoicamente
in a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering
in a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism

stoichiometric adj
stechiometrico
of, or relating to stoichiometry
existing in a ratio of integers

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
stechiometria
the study of the relationships of reactants and products in chemical reactions

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
attizzare
to feed, stir up

stoker n
fuochista
person who stokes

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
rubata rubato
that has been stolen

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ adj
stolido
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

stolperstein n
pietra d'inciampo
small, cobblestone-sized memorial for an individual victim of Nazism

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n
pancia
belly
stomaco
digestive organ

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ v
digerire sopportare
to tolerate or accept something

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
mal di pancia
pain in the abdomen

stomatology n
stomatologia
study of the mouth

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
pestare
severely beat someone physically or figuratively
calpestare
trample heavily on something or someone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
petroso pietroso roccioso
constructed of stone
having the appearance of stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ n
nocciolo
centre of some fruits
gemma pietra preziosa
gem stone
calcolo pietra
medical: hard, stone-like deposit
pietra sasso sassolino
small piece of stone
pietra roccia
substance

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
lapidare
To pelt with stones

stone fruit n
drupa frutto con nocciolo nocciolo
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

stone paper n
carta di pietra carta minerale
type of paper

stone pine n
pino da pinoli
a species of pine native to southern Europe, Pinus pinea

stone wall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ n
muro di pietra
wall made from stone

stone's throw n
tiro di schioppo
short distance

stonechat n
saltimpalo
bird

stonecutter n
lapidario scalpellino tagliapietre
one who cuts stone

stoned adj
fatto
high on drugs

stonefish n
pesce pietra
tropical marine fish

stonemason n
scalpellino tagliapietre edile muratore
one who works in stone

stoneware n
gres grès
type of pottery

stook /stʊk/ n
bica covone
pile or bundle

stook /stʊk/ v
abbicare accovonare
to make stooks

stool /stuːl/ n
feci escremento
sgabello scanno trespolo
a seat

stool pigeon n
pentito
decoy

stoop /stuːp/ n
portico
small porch

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
pulsante di arresto
device to block a moving object
registro
music: knob or pin to regulate the flow of air in an organ
fermata
place to get on and off mass transport
interruption of travel
punto
punctuation symbol

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
fermare
to cause to cease moving
fermare far smettere
to cause to come to an end
fermarsi
to cease moving
to stay a while
smettere
to not continue

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
arrestare la macchina
stop the car

stopcock /ˈstɑpkɑk/ /ˈstɒpkɒk/ n
rubinetto di arresto
valve, tap or faucet

stoplight n
semaforo
(US) a traffic control signal

stopper knot n
gassa
knot to prevent a rope passing through a hole

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
immagazzinamento accumulo
act or state
memorizzazione
computing
magazzino deposito
place

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
magazzino deposito
place where items may be kept
scorta
supply held in storage

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
registrare
computing: write (something) into memory or registers
immagazzinare
keep (something) while not in use
conservare
remain in good condition while stored

storey /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ n
piano
floor, level

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
cicogna
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
tempesta bufera temporale burrasca tormenta
tempesta bufera temporale burrasca
disturbed state of the atmosphere
tempesta
meteorology: wind scale for very strong wind
aggressione assalto attacco irruzione offensiva
military: violent assault on a stronghold

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
assaltare attaccare prendere d'assalto
to assault
catapultarsi irrompere precipitarsi
to move quickly and noisily
dare di testa dare in escandescenze uscire dai gangheri
to rage or fume

storm jib n
tormentina
small jib for reducing sail area

storm surge n
burrasca fortunale mare procelloso mareggiata tempesta di mare
unusual rise in sea level

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
tempestoso
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
storia racconto
account of events

story arc n
arco narrative
narrative within a fictional plot

storyteller n
cantastorie
person who relates stories to an audience

stoutness n
grassezza corpulenza
a state or quality of being stout

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
fornello
device for heating food
stufa
heater

stow /stoʊ/ /stəʊ/ v
ammainare assemblare compattare montare raggruppare traversare
to put something away in a compact and tidy manner
immagazzinare
to put something away to store it in a space saving manner and over long time

stowage n
stivaggio
place

stowaway n
clandestino
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus n
strabismo
defect of vision

stracciatella /ˌstɹætʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑtʃi.əˈtɛlə/ n
stracciatella
an Italian ice cream with chocolate shavings
an Italian soup made from a mixture of cheese and egg in a broth

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ v
scavalcare
to fire shots in front and behind of a target
divaricare sedersi a cavalcioni
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

strafe /stɹeɪf/ /stɹɑf/ n
mitragliamento
an attack from a low-flying aircraft

strafe /stɹeɪf/ /stɹɑf/ v
mitragliare
to attack with automatic gunfire

straggle /ˈstɹæɡl̩/ v
arrivare alla spicciolata sparpagliarsi
to spread at irregular intervals
abbandonare la strada maestra disperdersi distaccarsi
to stray from the road
girovagare
to wander about

straggly adj
sparpagliato
Not arranged in a line

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
diritto liscio subito
convenzionale
conventional
diretto retto senza preamboli
direct, truthful, frank
in linea diritto
having all cylinders in a single row
eterosessuale
heterosexual
dritto diritto
not crooked or bent
puro liscio non innacquato
undiluted

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
direttamente dritto
directly; without pause, delay or detour
direttamente
in a forward direction

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
scala
five cards in sequence
rettilineo
something that is not crooked or bent

straight angle n
angolo piatto
angle equal to 180°

straight flush n
scala colore
poker hand

straight from the horse's mouth adv
di prima mano direttamente dalla fonte
firsthand

straight line n
retta linea retta
line with no curvature

straight man n
spalla
supporting comic

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
drizzare
make straight

straightforward adj
diretto franco onesto retto
not deviating; honest; frank
facile semplice
presenting few difficulties, easy

straightforward adv
diretto
In a straightforward manner

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ n
ceppo
breed or race
carattere ereditario disposizione ereditarietà predisposizione
hereditary character, quality, or disposition
ceppo discendenza lignaggio razza varietà
race, lineage, pedigree
tendenza
tendency or disposition

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ v
bistrattare forzare tendere tirare
to apply a force
setacciare colare drenare filtrare passare percolare
to separate
distorcere protrudere slogare stravolgere
to stretch too far

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
teso
tense

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ n
colatoio colino
utensil

straining beam n
controcatena
truss

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
stretta
a difficult position
stretto
narrow channel of water

straitjacket n
camicia di forza
a jacket-like garment

strand /stɹænd/ n
spiaggia bagnasciuga battigia
beach
filamento
a nucleotide chain
filo
each of strings that make up yarn, rope or cord
filamento filo
short string
ciocca
strand of hair

strand /stɹænd/ v
abbandonare
to leave someone in a difficult situation
incagliarsi spiaggiare
to run aground

stranded adj
abbandonato
of a person
incagliato
of a vessel

strange /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
strano
not normal
in quantum mechanics

strange quark n
quark strange
strange quark

strangely /ˈstɹeɪndʒli/ adv
stranamente
in a strange manner

stranger /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
straniera straniero
outsider or foreigner
straniero straniera
person whom one does not know

stranglehold n
morsa stretta
grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off

strangler n
strangolatore
someone who strangles

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
stranguglione
disease of horses

strangury n
stranguria
painful, frequent need to urinate

strap /stɹæp/ n
correggia cinghia cinturino fascetta reggetta striscia di cuoio
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like
fascetta listella moietta reggetta striscia
a narrow strip of anything, as of iron or brass
coramella
a piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for sharpening a razor; a strop
bandoliera bretella spallina
a shoulder strap
fascetta moietta piattina reggetta
carpentry: a band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.
cinghia frusta
specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging

strap /stɹæp/ v
frustare prendere a cinghiate
beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash
affastellare
fasten or bind with a strap
affilare
sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor

strappado n
strappata tratti di fune
form of torture

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/ n
schema stratagemma tattica
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ adj
strategico
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
strategicamente
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
stratega
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹætədʒi/ n
strategia
plan of action
science and art of military command
techniques in politics or business

stratiform adj
stratiforme

stratify v
stratificare
to become separated out into distinct layers

stratimetry n
stratimetria
measurement of the strata of the Earth's crust

stratocumulus n
stratocumulo
cloud type

stratosphere n
stratosfera
region of the uppermost atmosphere

stratovolcano n
stratovulcano
volcano

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
festuca pagliuzza
a dried stalk of a cereal plant
paglia
dried stalks considered collectively
colour

straw man n
spaventapasseri
doll or scarecrow
uomo di paglia
person of lesser importance

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
fragola
fruit
plant

strawberry mark n
voglia di fragola

strawberry tree n
corbezzolo albetro
the European plant Arbutus unedo

stray /stɹeɪ/ adj
randagio
having gone astray

stray /stɹeɪ/ n
vagante
act of wandering or going astray
randagio
domestic animal at large or lost

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
perdersi
figuratively: to err
vagare snodare snodarsi zigzagare
to wander from a direct course
estraniarsi
to wander from company or from proper limits

streak /stɹiːk/ n
striatura striscia
irregular line

streak-backed antshrike n
averla formichiera dorsostriato
Thamnophilus insignis

stream /stɹiːm/ n
ruscello corrente rivo
small river

stream cipher n
cifrario a flusso

stream of consciousness n
flusso di coscienza

streamlet /ˈstɹiːmlət/ n
rigagnolo
small stream

streamline v
modernizzare
to modernise
razionalizzare
to simplify a process

street /stɹiːt/ /ʃtɹiːt/ [skɹitˤ] n
strada via
paved part of road in a village or a town

street organ n
organo a rullo
mechanically played street organ

street racing n
corsa della via
Motorsport held on public roads

street sweeper n
spazzatrice
machine used to sweep streets
scopino spazzino
person employed to sweep streets, etc.

street urchin n
borsaiolo discolo ladruncolo lazzarone monello ragazzo di strada
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets

streetlight n
lampione
lamps set along a street

streetwalker n
baldracca mignotta peripatetica prostituta puttana sgualdrina
prostitute who looks for clients on the streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
efficacia intensità
intensity of a force or power
forza solidità tenacia
positive attribute
forza energia vigore
quality of being strong
forza
strongest part of something

strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ v
animare
to animate
rafforzarsi rinforzarsi
to grow strong or stronger
rafforzare rinforzare corroborare
to make strong or stronger

strengthening n
potenziamento
process by which something is strengthened

streptococcal adj
streptococcico
relating to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus

streptococcus n
streptococco
bacterium

stress /stɹɛs/ n
tensione
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
stress pressione
emotional pressure
enfasi
on a point in an argument
accento
when speaking

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ adj
stressante
irritating; causing stress

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ v
tendere stendere
lengthen by pulling

stretch mark n
smagliatura
stripes on the surface of the skin

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ n
barella lettiga
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
disseminare cospargere ricoprire spargere
to distribute objects or pieces of something

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
stretto
governed or governing by exact rules
severo austero
severe in discipline

stride /stɹaɪd/ n
falcata
long step

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
scavalcare
to walk with long steps

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
disputa tenzone
violent conflict

strigil /ˈstɹɪd͡ʒɪl/ n
strigile
grooming tool

strike /stɹaɪk/ n
sciopero
work stoppage

strike /stɹaɪk/ v
arrendersi
nautical: to surrender
cancellare
to delete
colpire
to hit
sembrare
to impress, seem, appear
coniare
to manufacture by stamping
scioperare
to stop working to achieve better working conditions

strike out v
essere respinto
to be refused

strike up v
far partire incominciare
to start something, e. g. relationship

strike while the iron is hot v
battere il ferro finché è caldo
act on an opportunity promptly

strikebreaker n
crumiro crumira
worker hired to replace a striking worker

striker n
battitore colpitore
individual who is on strike
calciatore
player on a team of soccer

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
legaccio resta rete
cohesive substance in the form of a string
stringa sequenza di caratteri
computing: sequence of characters
clausola restrittiva condizioni accessorie
conditions
spago laccetto legaccio stringa
long, thin structure made from twisted threads
teoria delle stringhe
physics: subject of study in string theory
catena fila sequela serie sfilza
series of items or events
corda
string of a musical instrument
any similar long, thin and flexible object
strumenti a corda
stringed instruments section
corda fune canapo stringa
this structure as a substance

string bean n
fagiolino
A long, slender variety of green bean
spilungone
tall and thin person

string trimmer n
decespugliatore frullino
garden implement

stringed instrument n
strumento a corde
type of musical instrument

stringer /stɹɪŋə/ /stɹɪŋɚ/ n
corrispondente libero giornalista inviato
freelance correspondant
longherina montante traversa
horizontal timber or piece
cordaio
one who threads, strings

strip /stɹɪp/ n
strada striscia d'asfalto
striscia lista listello reggetta
long, thin piece of land or material
fumetto vignette
short for comic strip, see also translations for comic strip
spogliarello
short for striptease; see also translations for striptease
corso via principale
street with multiple shopping or entertainment possibilities

strip /stɹɪp/ v
fare lo spogliarello denudarsi spogliarsi
to do a striptease
cavare privare strappare togliere
to remove or take away
derubare privare svuotare
to take away, to plunder
denudare spogliare svestire
to take off clothing

strip club n
strip club
establishment offering striptease or other erotic dancing

stripe /st(ʃ)ɹaɪp/ /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/ n
galloni
badge
striscia banda lista
long straight region of a colour

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
a righe
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color

stripper /stɹɪpə(ɹ)/ n
sverniciatore
chemical or tool used to remove paint, sheathing
spogliarellista
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner
estrattore
tool used to strip tubing

striptease n
spogliarello striptease
arousing act

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
battersi lottare
to struggle in opposition
adoperarsi ambire arrabattarsi cercare ingegnarsi sforzarsi
to try to achieve

stroboscope n
stroboscopio
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals

stroboscopy n
stroboscopia
examination using a stroboscope

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
colpo
- act of striking with a weapon
blow
single movement with a tool
- golf: single act of striking the ball
colpo giocata
- cricket: shot
colpo di remo palata voga vogata
- rowing: movement of an oar or paddle through water
battuta
- tennis: single act of striking the ball
corsa tempo
- thrust of piston
carezza
act of stroking
tratto
line drawn with a writing implement
colpo apoplettico ictus accidente cerebrovascolare
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
bracciata
particular style of swimming, single movement in that style
capovoga
rower who is nearest to the stern of the boat
pennellata
streak made with a brush
rintocco
time when a clock strikes

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
accarezzare
to move one's hand or an object over the surface of

stroke of genius n
lampo di genio
sudden mental insight that solves a problem

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
passeggiata camminata
wandering on foot

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
passeggiare girovagare andare a spasso
wander on foot

stroller n
passeggino carrozzina
seat on wheels used to transport babies

stroma /stɹoʊmə/ n
stroma
the tissue structure of an organ

stromal adj
stromale
of or relating to a stroma

stromatolite n
stromatolita
rock-like structure built by microorganisms

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ adj
forte aitante
capable of producing great physical force
forte
convincing

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
bastione
place built to withstand attack
baluardo
place of domination, or refuge or survival

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
fortemente
in a strong or powerful manner

strontianite /stɹɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/ n
stronzianite
a mineral, strontium carbonate

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
stronzio
chemical element

strop n
affilarasoio coramella
strap

strophiole n
strofiolo
excrescence or tubercle around the hilum

structural adj
strutturale
of, relating to, or having structure

structurally adv
strutturalmente
in terms of structure

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ n
struttura
overall form or organization of something
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts
underlying shape of a solid

strudel /ˈstɹuːdəl/ n
strudel
layered pastry

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ n
lotta
strife, effort

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ v
lottare
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
puttana battona peripatetica sgualdrina squillo
A prostitute

strut /stɹʌt/ n
gonfiore protuberanza turgescenza
protuberance, air pressure
andatura affettata andatura solenne
proud step or walk
montante puntone
a support rod

strut /stɹʌt/ v
camminare impettito
to stand or walk stiffly
protuberare
to swell; protuberate
gongolare pavoneggiarsi
to walk proudly or haughtily

strychnine n
stricnina
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid

stub /stʌb/ n
abbozzo
(wikis) page providing minimal information
matrice
a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes
moncherino
remaining part of the docked tail of a dog
mozzicone
something cut short, blunted, or stunted

stub /stʌb/ v
sradicare
to remove a plant by pulling it out by the roots

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
stoppia
short stalks left in a field after harvest
barba di due giorni barba incolta
short, coarse hair

stubborn /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
testardo ostinato
refusing to move or change one's opinion

stubbornly adv
cocciutamente ostinatamente puntigliosamente tenacemente testardamente
in a stubborn manner

stubbornness n
cocciutaggine testardaggine ostinazione
state of being stubborn

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
bloccato intrappolato
trapped and unable to move
bloccato inceppato ostruito
unable to progress

stud /stʌd/ n
stallone razzatore riproduttore
male animal kept for breeding

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/ n
studente studentessa
person enrolled at a university
studente studentessa studiosa studioso
person who studies a subject

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ n
monolocale
studio flat/apartment

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
studio
artwork
mental effort to acquire knowledge
branch of learning or object that is being studied
studio studiolo
room

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
studiare
to acquire knowledge
to revise/review materials
to take a course
to look at minutely

stuff /stʌf/ n
cose roba
miscellaneous items; things
stoffa tessuto
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

stuff /stʌf/ v
fottere
essere pieno essere satollo
to be sated
farcire
to fill by crowding into
impagliare
to preserve a dead animal

stuffed /stʌft/ adj
distrutto esausto fatto stufo
tired
pieno satollo sazio
with food
farcito imbalsamato imbottito impagliato rigonfio ripieno
with material

stuffed animal n
peluche
soft toy in the form of an animal

stuffed shirt n
pallone gonfiato
one who is overly-officious

stuffing n
imbottitura
food items used to stuff another

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
chiuso
poorly ventilated

stultify /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ v
ridicolizzare sbeffeggiare schernire
to cause to appear foolish
sbriciolare vanificare
to deprive of strength or efficacy
denigrare smantellare smontare
to prove to be of unsound mind

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ n
scivolone
a fall or trip

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
scivolare
to trip or fall
incespicare
to walk clumsily

stumbling block n
scoglio
hindrance

stump /stʌmp/ n
moncherino
remains of something that has been cut off

stumped adj
perplessa perplesso
baffled

stun /stʌn/ v
stordire
to incapacitate
incantare sorprendere stupefare
to shock or surprise

stunned adj
ammaliato attonito basito incantato sbalordito scioccato
unable to act or respond

stunning adj
splendida splendido stupenda stupendo
exceptionally beautiful or attractive

stunt /stʌnt/ n
acrobazia
dangerous feat

stunt double n
controfigura
type of body double

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
stupa
Buddhist monument

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ v
sbalordire stupefare abbrutire annebbiare confondere ingarbugliare
dull the senses or capacity to think

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ adj
stupefatto
To the point of stupor
stupido scemo
lacking in intelligence

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
stupidaggine asinata fesseria
property of being stupid

sturdiness n
robustezza
the state or quality of being sturdy

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ adj
robusto solido quercia solida
of firm build
robusto robusta
solid in structure or person

sturgeon /ˈstɜːdʒən/ /ˈstɝdʒən/ n
storione
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌɾɚ/ n
balbuzie
speech disorder

stutterer n
balbuziente
one who stutters

stuttering n
disfemia
a speech disorder

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
orzaiolo
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid

style /staɪl/ n
stile
manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art
stilo
stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower

stylism n
stilismo
excessive concern or preoccupation with style

stylistics n
stilistica
study of literary style

styloid adj
stiloide stiloideo
of or pertaining to the styloid process

stylophone /ˈstaɪləfəʊn/ n
stilofono
small synthesizer operated using a stylus

stylus /ˈstaɪl.əs/ n
stilo
pen for writing on touch-sensitive screen
tool for writing on clay tablets
puntina
phonograph needle

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
intrigare mettere in ginocchio ostacolare ostruire
to thwart or stump

styphnate n
stifnato

styrofoam n
polistirene polistirolo espanso
polymer

suave /swɑv/ /swɑːv/ adj
soave
charming, confident and elegant

sub /sʌb/ n
sottomarino
a submarine

sub- prefix
sotto- sub-
under, beneath

sub-Saharan adj
subsahariano
pertaining to that part of Africa south of the Sahara

sub-zero adj
sotto zero
(of a temperature) below 0°C

subacute adj
subacuto
less than acute

subalpine adj
subalpino
at the foot of the Alps

subaltern /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ n
subalterno

subaquatic adj
subacqueo
underwater

subarctic /sʌbˈɑːktɪk/ /sʌbˈɑːtɪk/ adj
subartico
of, relating to, or characteristic of the subarctic

subatomic adj
subatomico
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

subatomic particle n
particella subatomica
unit of matter smaller than an atom

subcategory n
sottocategoria
more narrow category

subchapter n
sottocapitolo
subsection of a chapter

subcommission n
sottocommissione
subdivision of a commission

subconscious n
subconscio
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived

subcontinent n
subcontinente
large landmass

subcontract v
subappaltare
contract out portions of a larger contracted project

subcostal adj
sottocostale
below a rib or the ribs

subculture n
subcultura sottocultura
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
sottocutaneo
pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin

subdermal adj
subdermico
just below the skin

subdivide /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvaɪd/ v
suddividere suddividersi
To divide into smaller sections

subdivided adj
suddiviso
having divisions that are themselves divided

subdomain n
sottodominio
domain name prefaced with additional parts separated by a period

subduction /səbˈdʌkʃən/ n
subduzione
process of one tectonic plate being pushed beneath another

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ v
sottomettere
to bring (a country) under control by force
sottomettere soggiogare
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

subequatorial adj
subequatoriale
geography: belonging to a region adjacent to an equatorial area

suberin n
suberina
waxy material found in the cell wall of corky plants

subexpression n
sottoespressione
expression that is a part of a larger one

subfloor n
pavimentazione
The floor structure supporting and underlying the visible flooring

subfolder n
sottocartella
folder within another folder

subgenus n
sottogenere
subdivision of a genus

subgiant n
subgigante
type of star

subgraph n
sottografo
section of a graph of network

subgroup n
sottogruppo
(group theory): group within a larger group
group within a larger group

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] adj
subumano
less than human; lacking characteristics of a human

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ adj
soggetto
likely to be affected by something

subject /səbˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ n
suddito
citizen in a monarchy
soggetto
in grammar
main topic
human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined
materia corso disciplina
particular area of study
assoggettato sottomesso
person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ v
sottomettere sottoporre assoggettare
to cause to undergo

subjection n
sottomissione
act of bringing under control

subjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ adj
subiettivo soggettivo
based upon subjective feelings or intuition

subjectively adv
soggettivamente
in a subjective manner

subjectivize v
soggettivare
to make subjective

subjugable adj
assoggettabile
capable of being subjugated

subjugation /ˌsʌbdʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌsʌbdʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ n
soggiogamento
act of subjugating

subjunctive mood n
congiuntivo
subjunctive mood

sublease n
sublocazione
a lease on something made by someone who already leases it

sublease v
sublocare
to lease something that is already leased

sublessee n
subaffittuario subinquilino
one to whom a property is subleased

sublicense v
sublicenziare
to grant a sublicense

sublimation n
sublimazione
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ adj
sublime
noble and majestic

subliminal message n
messaggio subliminale
message under normal perception

submandibular adj
sottomascellare
below the mandible

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
sottomarino sommergibile
undersea

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
sottomarino sommergibile
undersea boat

submarining n
sommergibilismo

submediant n
sopradominante
the sixth note of a scale

submerge /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/ /sʌbˈmɝdʒ/ v
sommergere
to immerse (transitive)
to immerse (intransitive)

submersion n
immersione sommersione

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
sottomesso
meekly obedient or passive

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
presentare sottoporre qualcosa all'attenzione di qualcuno
sottomettere sottoporre
enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.
sottomettersi
yield or give way to another

submultiple n
sottomultiplo
submultiple

subnitrate n
subnitrato
mixed hydroxide and nitrate

subnormal adj
subnormale
less than normal

subnuclear adj
subnucleare
smaller than a nucleus

suboptimal adj
subottimale
less than optimal

suborder n
sottordine
taxonomic category

subpage n
sottopagina
a web page that is subordinate to another

subparagraph n
comma
part of a longer paragraph that can be considered alone

subpentagonal adj
subpentagonale
having five sides, but not forming a regular pentagon

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
convocazione citazione
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ v
citare
to summon with a subpoena

subpolar adj
subpolare
situated below the poles

subprefect n
sottoprefetto viceprefetto
the executive of a subprefecture

subregion n
subregione
a region that is part of a larger region

subrenal adj
surrenale
beneath the kidney

subroutine n
sottoprogramma subroutine
a section of code

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
abbonarsi abbonare
to sign up to receive a publication

subsection n
sottosezione comma
Defined part of a section
comma
Subsection of a legal document such as law

subsequence n
sottosequenza sottosuccessione
sequence that is contained within a larger one

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
successivo susseguente ulteriore
successivo
following in time

subservience n
servilismo
state of being subservient

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
sottogruppo
group contained in a larger group
sottoinsieme
set whose elements are within another given set

subside v
abbassare calare discendere
to fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink
calmarsi quietarsi sedare
to fall into a state of calm; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate
abbassare abbassarsi calare discendere ridurre ridursi
to sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees

subsidence /ˈsʌbsɨdəns/ n
subsidenza
sinking of ground due to underground excavation, seismic activity or groundwater depletion

subsidiarity n
sussidiarietà
principle

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ n
filiale
company owned by a parent company or a holding company

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
sovvenzionare
assist by granting a subsidy

subsist /səbˈsɪst/ v
sussistere
to survive

subsoil n
sottosuolo
layer of earth below topsoil

subsonic adj
subsonico
(of a speed) less than the speed of sound

subspecies /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
sottospecie
rank in the classification of organisms

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ n
sostanza
matter

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
sostanziale
most important; essential
having substance, actually existing

substantival /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ adj
sostantivale
grammar

substantive /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adj
sostanziale
having substance and prompting thought
essenziale
of the essence or essential element of a thing

substantivise v
sostantivare
convert into or use as a noun

substituent [sʌbˈstɪtʃuənt] n
sostituente
chemistry

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ n
sostituto rimpiazzo
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ v
sostituire
to use in place of something else

substitution n
sostituzione
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
sottostrato
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
substrato
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts

substratum n
sostrato substrato
a layer that lies underneath another

subsume v
classificare
to place under another as belonging to it

subtend /sʌbˈtɛnd/ v
sottendere
to extend or stretch opposite something, often to delimit an angle

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/ n
sotterfugio

subterranean adj
sotterraneo
below ground, under the earth, underground

subtheme n
sottotema

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
sottotitolo
heading below a title
textual versions of the dialog in films

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ adj
sottile
cunning, skillful
insidious
sottile inafferrabile
hard to grasp

subtlety /ˈsʌtəlti/ n
sottigliezza
quality or act of being subtle

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
sottrarre
to remove or reduce

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
sottrazione
process
calculation

subtree n
sottoalbero
mathematics, computer science: a tree wholly contained in another

subtriangular adj
subtriangolare
somewhat triangular

subtropical adj
subtropicale
further from the equator than the tropical regions

subtropics n
clima subtropicale
the region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world

suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(ɹ)b/ n
sobborgo
area on the periphery of a city or large town

suburbanite n
borgatara borgataro
someone who dwells in suburbia

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ /ˈsʌbvɜːt/ /ˈsʌbvɝt/ v
corrompere
to pervert the mind

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ n
metropolitana metrò
underground railway

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
succedere
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of
riuscire
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful

succeeding /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/ adj
successivo
Following, next in order

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
successo
achievement of one's aim or goal

successful /səkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
riuscito coronato dal successo di successo andato a buon fine ben riuscito
resulting in success

successfully /səkˈsɛsfəli/ adv
con successo
in a successful manner

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
successione
following in sequence
passing of royal power

successor /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
successore
integer or cardinal immediately following another
erede
next heir in order or succession
successore succeditrice
person or thing that immediately follows another
person who inherits a title or office

succinylcholine n
succinilcolina
suxamethonium

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ n
soccorso
aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress

succubus /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
succubo
female demon

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adj
sugoso
juicy or lush

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ n
pianta grassa
a succulent plant

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
soccombere
to die
soccombere arrendersi
to give up, or give in

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
tale così
used to make a comparison with something implied by context

such as preposition
come
like

such is life phraseologicalUnit
che sarà sarà così è la vita
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

such-and-such n
tal dei tali
generic placeholder

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ n
sorsata succhiata
instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
essere una schiappa fare schifo
colloquial: term of general disparagement
succhiare suggere ciucciare
to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)

suck off v
spompinare fare un pompino a
to give a blowjob

suck up v
aspirare
to absorb fluid

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
polpo remora sanguisuga
animal adhering to other bodies with such organs
allocco capocchio
one who is easily fooled
pompa ventosa
organ
aspiratore succhiatore
someone or something that sucks

suckle /sʌ.kəl/ v
allattare
to give suck to
poppare
to nurse; to suck

suckling pig n
lattonzolo porchetta

sucrose /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ n
saccarosio
a disaccharide

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ n
aspirazione
the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ v
succhiare
process

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
ventosa
cup using suction as an adhesive

sudamen n
sudamina
a small blister beneath the skin

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ adj
improvviso improvvisa
happening quickly and with little or no warning

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
improvvisamente all'improvviso
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudoku /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈduːkoʊ/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ n
sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
schiuma saponata
lather, foam

sue /suː/ v
fare causa citare in giudizio
to file a legal action

suede /sweɪd/ adj
scamosciato
made of suede

suede /sweɪd/ n
camoscio pelle scamosciata
type of leather

suet /s(j)uːɪt/ n
sugna
fat

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
lasciare
allow
subire
endure, undergo
soffrire
feel pain
soffrire patire penare
undergo hardship

suffer from v
patire penare soffrire subire
have a disease or condition

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ n
sofferenza
condition

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
sufficiente
adequate to wants

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
sufficientemente
in a sufficient manner

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
suffisso
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffocation n
soffocazione
asphyxia

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/ n
suffragio
the right to vote

suffragette n
suffragetta
female supporter of women's right to vote

suffruticose adj
suffruticoso
botany: having a woody base, but shrubby higher up

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
zucchero
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
zuccherare
to add sugar to, to sweeten
to make something seem less unpleasant

sugar apple n
mela cannella
sweetsop

sugar beet n
barbabietola da zucchero
type of beet

sugar bowl n
zuccheriera
small receptacle for serving sugar on a table

sugar cane n
canna da zucchero
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar

sugar cube n
zolletta
sugar shaped in cubes

sugar glider n
petauro dello zucchero
Petaurus breviceps

sugar substitute n
dolcificante edulcorante
food additives

sugar thermometer n
caramellometro

sugar-loaf n
cono di zucchero pan di zucchero
conical block of sugar

sugary adj
mellifluo mieloso sdolcinato zuccherifero zuccherino zuccheroso
covered with or containing a large amount of sugar

suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst/ /səˈdʒɛst/ v
proporre suggerire
to ask for without demanding

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ n
suggerimento
act of suggestion
suggerimento suggestione
something suggested

suicide /ˈs(j)uɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ n
suicidio
instance of killing oneself
suicida
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself

suicide door n
portiera a vento portiera incernierata posteriormente
car door hinged towards the rear

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ n
colore seme
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
abito vestito
set of clothes

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ v
aggiustarsi a
to agree, accord, be fitted to
andare a genio
to please, to make content

suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
appropriato adatto idoneo confacente giusto indicato
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitcase /ˈsjuːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ n
valigia
large piece of luggage

suitor n
pretendente corteggiatore postulante richiedente
wooer

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ n
solfato
inorganic chemistry: any salt of sulfuric acid

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ v
solfitare
to treat with sulfuric acid

sulfhydryl n
solfidrile
sulfur analogue of hydroxyl

sulfide n
solfuro
any compound of sulfur and a metal or electropositive element or group

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
solfito
salt of sulfurous acid

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ adj
sulfureo
colour

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
zolfo
element

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ v
solforare
treat with sulfur

sulfur candle n
candelotto di zolfo
candle shaped fumigator

sulfur dioxide n
diossido di zolfo
the compound SO₂

sulfur trioxide n
triossido di zolfo anidride solforica
the compound SO₃

sulfurated adj
solforato

sulfuric /sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/ adj
solforico
relating to sulfur

sulfuric acid n
acido solforico
H2SO4

sulfurous /sʌlˈfjuɹəs/ /ˈsʌlfəɹəs/ adj
solfifero
containing sulfur
solforoso
of or relating to sulfur

sulfurous acid n
acido solforoso
the weak acid, H₂SO₃

sulfydrate n
solfidrato

sulk /sʌlk/ v
tenere il broncio fare l'offeso imbronciarsi piangersi addosso tenere il muso
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn

sulky adj
irritato malinconico scontroso
gloomy

sulky n
sediolo
two-wheeled cart

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
cupo disarmante tetro
dismal
afflitto astioso
having a brooding ill temper
lento pigro
sluggish

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
sultano
ruler

sultana /ˌsʌlˈtæ.nə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑː.nə/ n
sultana
female relative of a sultan
uva sultanina
raisin

sultanate n
sultanato
state ruled by a sultan

sum /sʌm/ n
somma
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation
quantity of money
arithmetic problem

sum /sʌm/ v
sommare
to add together

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ n
sommacco
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.

summable adj
sommabile
having a Lebesgue integral

summarily adv
sommariamente
briefly
sbrigativamente sommariamente
in a summary manner

summarize /ˈsʌməɹaɪz/ v
riassumere
to prepare a summary
to give a capitulation of salient facts; to recapitulate or review

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
compendio estratto sommario
rapporto resoconto riassunto sommario
concise
sommaria sommario
cutting the procedures of a normal trial
performed speedily

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ n
riassunto
condensed presentation

summation n
sommatoria
mathematics: an adding up of a series of items

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
estate
hottest season

summer solstice n
solstizio d'estate
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun

summertime n
estate
the period or season of summer

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
estivo
relating to the summer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
vertice incontro al vertice
gathering of leaders
picco cima colmo culmine pinnacolo somma
peak, top of mountain

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
citare convocare giudizio in intimare
law: to order someone to appear in court
chiamare a convocare mandare
to ask someone to come
convocare adunare chiamare raccogliere riunire
to call people together

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ n
adunanza convocazione
call to do something, especially to come
citazione
notice summoning someone to appear in court

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
sumo
form of wrestling

sun /sʌn/ n
sole
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system
light and warmth received from the sun
something like the sun in brightness or splendor

sun /sʌn/ pn
sole
the star around which the Earth revolves

sun bear n
orso malese orso del sole
Helarctos malayanus

sun trap n
biscondola
location that faces the sun and is sheltered from the wind

sunbathe v
prendere il sole
to expose one's body to the sun

sunbeam n
raggio di sole
narrow, intense ray of sunlight

sunder /ˈsʌndɚ/ v
spezzare
to break or separate or to break apart

sundew n
rosolida
group of insectivorous plants

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/ n
meridiana orologio solare eliotropio gnomone
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
pesce luna
fish of the family Molidae

sunflower /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəɹ/ n
girasole
flower

sunflower oil n
olio di girasole olio di semi di girasole
vegetable oil

sunglasses n
occhiali da sole
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sunlounger n
sdraio

sunnah n
sunna
custom, system, way of life

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
soleggiato soleggiata
weather, day
place

sunny side up adv
uovo all'occhio di bue
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
alba aurora risveglio
figurative awakening
aurora
sky changing color
sorgere del sole alba aurora levar del sole primo sole
time of day

sunscreen n
filtro solare
cream that protects the skin from the sun

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
tramonto
final period of life
tramonto crepuscolo
time of day
changes in color of sky at sunset

sunshade n
parasole
something to keep the sun off

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
luce del sole
direct rays of the sun

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ n
macchia solare
region on the sun's surface

sunstroke n
insolazione
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays

suntan n
abbronzatura
darkened coloration of the skin

suntan v
abbronzarsi
to obtain a suntan

super /ˈs(j)upɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ adj
sopra super
better than usual

superacid n
superacido
medium having very high acidity

superatom n
superatomo
a cluster of atoms which seems to exhibit some of the properties of elemental atoms

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious /ˌsupɚˌkælɪ̈ˌfɹædʒɪ̈ˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌælɪ̈ˈdoʊʃəs/ /ˌsuːpəˌkælɨˌfɹædʒɨˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspɪˌælɨˈdəʊʃəs/ adj
supercalifragilistichespiralidoso
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

supercell n
supercella
severe thunderstorm

supercentenarian n
supercentenario
Someone aged 110 years or more

supercilious /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈsɪli.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
altezzoso sdegnoso
showing contemptuous indifference

supercompany n
supercompagna
large company

supercritical adj
supercritico
above some critical value or range
above the speed of sound
of a gas, above ts critical temperature and critical pressure

superessive case n
caso superessivo
case used to indicate location on an object

superexcellent /ˌsuːpəˈɹɛksələnt/ adj
eccellentissimo
Uncommonly excellent

superfamily n
superfamiglia
group of related proteins or other molecules

superficial /ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/ adj
superficiale
shallow, lacking substance
of or pertaining to the surface

superficially adv
superficialmente
in a superficial manner

superfluidity n
superfluidità
frictionless flow of a fluid

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ n
superfluo
something superfluous

superfluous /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/ adj
superfluo
excess of what is sufficient

superfluously adv
superfluamente
in a superfluous manner

superfood n
super-alimento superalimento
food supposed to confer remarkable health benefits

supergranulation n
supergranulazione
system of convection cells covering the sun

supergranulation cell n
supergranulo
large region of convection in the photosphere of the sun

superhabitable planet /ˌs(j)uːpəˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ /ˌsupɚˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ n
pianeta superabitabile
hypothetical type of exoplanet

superhero n
supereroe
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superimpose v
sovrapporre
to place an object over another object

superinfection n
superinfezione
infection which follows another infection

superinflation n
superinflazione
high rate of inflation

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
soprintendente sovrintendente
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something
sovrintendente
police officer ranking above inspector

superionic adj
superionico

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ adj
superiore
higher in rank or quality
located above

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ n
superiore
person of higher rank

superior auricular muscle n
muscolo auricolare superiore
muscle

superior oblique n
muscolo obliquo superiore obliquo superiore
muscle

superior rectus n
muscolo retto superiore retto superiore
muscle

superior tarsal n
muscolo tarsale superiore
muscle

superior vena cava n
vena cava superiore
large vein

superiority /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
superiorità
the state of being superior

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
superlativo
exceptionally good
of or pertaining to a superlative

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
superlativo
form of adjective expressing "most"
highest degree of something
adjective used to praise

supermarket /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
supermercato
store

supermassive black hole n
buco nero supermassiccio
Any black hole with a large mass

supermodel n
supermodel
famous fashion model

supermoon n
superluna
a full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range

supernal /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ adj
celeste celestiale
pertaining to heaven or to the sky

supernatant adj
galleggiante
floating on the surface of a liquid

supernatural /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
soprannaturale sovrannaturale
above nature
ultraterreno
not of the usual

supernova n
supernova
exploding star

supernumerary /ˌsupɚˈn(j)uməˌɹɛɹi/ /ˌsuːpəˈnjuːm(ə)ɹ(ə)ɹi/ adj
soprannumerario soprannumeraria soprannumero
beyond the prescribed or standard amount

superposition principle n
principio di sovrapposizione
The principle that a linear combination of two or more solutions of an equation is itself a solution

superpower n
superpotere
fictional extraordinary ability
superpotenza
sovereign state

supersaturate v
sovrasaturare

supersaturated adj
sovrasaturato

superset n
sovrainsieme
set containing all elements of another set

supersolid n
supersolido
superfluid material

supersolidity n
supersolidità
(uncountable) condition of being supersolid

supersonic adj
supersonico
greater than the speed of sound

superspace n
superspazio
coordinate space in supersymmetry

superstar n
superstar
very famous person

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
superstizione
a belief that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
superstizioso
susceptible to superstitions

superstitiously adv
superstiziosamente
in a superstitious manner

superstore n
megastore
extremely large store

superstring n
superstringa
hypothetical physical object

supersymmetry n
supersimmetria
theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces

supertanker n
superpetroliera
extremely large tanker

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ n
supervisore
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ adj
supino
lying on its back

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
cena
dinner at night
cena desinare pasto serale
food before going to bed

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
detronizzare rovesciare
to remove violently

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adj
duttile malleabile
compliant

supplementary adj
supplementare addizionale
additional

suppleness n
flessuosità
the quality of being supple

suppletion /səˈpliːʃən/ n
suppletivismo
(grammar) the use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking

supplicate /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
supplicare
beg, beseech

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
fornitore venditore
one who supplies, a provider

supply /səˈplaɪ/ /ˈsʌpli/ n
fornitura
amount supplied
approvvigionamento
provisions
supplente
somebody, who temporarily fills the place of another

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
supplire
to act as a substitute
to compensate for, make up for a deficiency of
rifornire
to furnish or equip with
fornire
to provide, make available for use

supply and demand n
demanda e offerta
economic model of pricing

supply vessel n
rifornitore
ship used to transport supplies

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ n
sostegno
assistenza
answers and resolution of problems
supporto
financial or other help
something which supports

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ v
appoggiare
supportare
to keep from falling

supporter /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
aderente fautore promotore
Person who supports, an adherent
supporto
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ v
supporre immaginare
conclude; believe
supporre
theorize; hypothesize

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ n
supposizione
assumption

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
supposta
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
sopprimere
to hold in place, to keep low

supraglacial adj
supraglaciale
of, relating to, or situated or occurring at the surface of a glacier

supraventricular adj
sovraventricolare
located above the ventricles of the heart

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
supremazia
quality of being supreme

supreme /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ adj
supremo suprema
dominant

supremely adv
supremamente
to the highest degree

surcharge n
sovrattassa
sovrapprezzo sovraprezzo
addition of extra charge
sovrapprezzo
excessive price

surcharge v
applicare un sovrapprezzo
to apply a surcharge

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ adj
certo certa sicura sicuro
certain, reliable

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ interjection
certo
of course

surely /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
certamente sicuramente
sicuramente
certainly, undoubtedly

surety /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
fideiussore
law: one who undertakes such promise
fideiussione
law: promise to pay on behalf of another

suretyship /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ n
fideiussione
agreement

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
flutti frangenti
waves that break

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
navigare
to browse the Internet
surfare fare surf
to ride a wave

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ n
superficie
up-side of a flat object

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ v
riemergere tornare a gallo
to rise to the surface

surface-active adj
tensioattivo
capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
tensioattivo surfactante surfattante
surface active agent

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
tavola per surfing tavola da surf
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ n
sazietà
a sickness or condition caused by overindulgence
eccesso sovrabbondanza
an excessive amount of something
abbuffata scorpacciata
overindulgence in either food or drink; overeating

surfer n
surfer
person who rides a surfboard
internauta navigatore
person who surfs the Internet

surfing /ˈsɝfɪŋ/ n
surf
sport

surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/ n
chirurgo
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
pesce chirurgo
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/ n
ambulatorio
doctor's consulting room
chirurgia
medical specialty
chirurgia intervento chirurgico operazione chirurgica
procedure involving major incisions
sala operatoria
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
chirurgico
of or relating to surgery

surgically adv
chirurgicamente
relating surgery

surjection /sɜː(ɹ).dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
suriezione
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surly /ˈsɜːli/ adj
scontroso
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
supporre
to imagine or suspect

surname /ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/ n
cognome
name that indicates family

surpass /sɚˈpæs/ v
sorpassare
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
cotta
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
avanzo

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
sorpresa
something not expected
attributively: that is unexpected
feeling that something unexpected has happened

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
stupire meravigliare sorprendere
cause (someone) to feel surprise

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
sorpreso sorpresa
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
sorprendente
that is or are a surprise

surreal number n
numero surreale
element of an extension of the real numbers that includes infinite numbers and infinitesimals

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
surrealismo
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrealist adj
surrealistico
of, or relating to surrealism

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ v
arrendersi
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɜpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
furbesco furtivo subdolo surrettizio
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
furtivamente di nascosto
in a surreptitious manner

surrogate /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɨt/ n
surrogato
substitute

surrogate mother n
madre sostitutiva
woman who gives birth to a child not her own

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
circondare
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions
accerchiare assediare circondare
to enclose to prevent escape

surveillance /səɹˈveɪ.ləns/ n
sorveglianza
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ n
indagine
an examination
ricognizione
operation of finding the contour, dimensions or position as any part of the Earth's surface

surveyor n
consulente perito
person inspecting something
geometra
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface

survival /sɚˈvaɪvəl/ n
sopravvivenza
continued existence or life

survivalism n
survivalismo
belief in being prepared to survive disasters

survivalist n
survivalista
person prepared to survive

survive /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
sopravvivere
person: continue to live
live longer than
object, concept: continue to exist

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ n
superstite
one who survives

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
suscettibilità suscettività
the condition of being susceptible

sushi /ˈsuːʃi/ /ˈsʊʃi/ n
sushi
Japanese dish

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
sospettare
believe to be guilty
have suspicion

suspend /səˈspɛnd/ v
sospendere
To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event
To halt temporarily
appendere
To hang freely

suspended /səˈspɛndɪd/ adj
pensile
hung from above
interrotto rimandato sospeso
interrupted or delayed

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
bretelle
an item used hold up trousers
spallina
something or someone who suspends

suspender belt n
reggicalze
suspender belt

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
sospensione
act of suspending or state of being suspended
temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation
balestra sospensione
vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile

suspension bridge n
ponte sospeso
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspicion /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/ n
sospetto
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong
condition of being suspected
slight indication
uncertainty, doubt

suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
ambiguo losco sospettoso
arousing suspicion
diffidente
expressing suspicion

suss out v
capire intravvedere intuire ravvisare scoprire sgamare
to work out, to determine

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
sostenibilità
ecological sense
ability to sustain something

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
sostenibile
able to be sustained
able to be sustained: environmental term

sustainable development n
sviluppo sostenibile
development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ n
sutura
seam

svarabhakti /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ n
svarabacti svarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

svelte /ˈsvɛlt/ adj
snello slanciato
attractively thin, slender

swaddle /swɔdl/ v
fasciare
to bind a baby

swag /swæɡ/ v
bottino malloppo maltolto refurtiva
burglar's or thief's booty; a boodle
averi fagotto
bushman's possessions in a drape
campione omaggio
handouts, freebies, or giveaways
mucchio vagonata
large quantity (of something)

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ n
boria spavalderia
bold or arrogant strut

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
gloriarsi millantarsi pavoneggiarsi
to act in a pompous manner
pavoneggiarsi
to walk with a swaying motion

swagman /ˈswæɡmæn/ n
stagionale
itinerant worker

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ n
rondine
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ v
accettare crederci mandare giù
to believe or accept
inghiottire ingerire mandare giù
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach
deglutire
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus
assorbire consumare
to take in, to consume

swallow-tailed kite n
nibbio codadirondine
various species of kite native to the Americas

swallowing n
deglutizione inghiottimento
act of swallowing

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ n
palude
type of wetland

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
cigno
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus

swan song n
canto del cigno
a final performance

swap n
baratto permuta scambio
exchange
permuta scambio
finance: derivative

swap v
barattare commutare permutare scambiare
exchange or give (something) in exchange for

swaption n
swaption
instrument granting the owner an option to enter an interest rate swap

sward /swɔː(ɹ)d/ n
prato
lawn, meadow
erba zolla
sod, turf

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ n
truciolo

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
sciame
sciame nugolo
large number of insects

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
pullulare
to move as a swarm
to teem, or be overrun with insects

swastika /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
svastica croce gammata
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

swat /swɒt/ n
colpo secco pacca schiaffo
a hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking

swat /swɒt/ v
schiacciare
to beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit

sway /sweɪ/ n
tentennamento
A rocking or swinging motion
inclinazione preponderanza spinta
Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side
influenza
Preponderance; turn or cast of balance
dominio controllo governo
Rule; dominion; control
dondolio fluttuazione ondeggiamento oscillazione
The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon

sway /sweɪ/ v
inclinazione orientamento piegamento tendenza
to cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward
agitarsi inclinarsi ondeggiare scuotersi tentennare
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock
agitare sbattere scuotere sventolare
to move or wield with the hand

swayback n
iperlordosi
which sense??

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
bestemmiare insultare
to curse, to use offensive language
giurare
to take an oath

swear word n
parolaccia
impolite or offensive taboo word

swearer n
bestemmiatore bestemmiatrice
a person who swears

swearing n
giuramento
the act of making an oath

sweat /swɛt/ n
sudore
fluid that exits the body through pores

sweat /swɛt/ v
sudare
to emit sweat
appassire far sudare
transitive: to cook slowly without browning

sweater /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
maglia
knitted jacket worn by athletes before or after exercise
maglione
similar garment worn for warmth

sweating n
sudore
bodily process

sweatshirt n
felpa
loose shirt

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
sudato
covered in sweat

swede /swiːd/ n
ravizzone
plant
yellow root of Brassica napus

sweep /swiːp/ n
spazzata
single action of sweeping

sweep /swiːp/ v
spazzare scopare ramazzare
to clean using a broom or brush
setacciare
to search methodically

sweep away v
spazzare via
to remove something by sweeping

sweeper /ˈswipɚ/ n
libero
in soccer
spazzino
one who sweeps floors or chimneys

sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ n
scopata spazzata
An instance of sweeping.

sweepstake /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ n
gioco a premi lotteria
lottery

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adj
gradevole piacevole
zuccherato dolcificato dolce
containing a sweetening ingredient
genuino puro
free from excessive unwanted substances
amabile carino dolce gentile
having a helpful disposition
fragrante profumato
having a pleasant smell
intonato melodioso
having a pleasant sound
dolce
having a pleasant taste
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar
dolce carino simpatico
having a pleasing disposition
dolce zuccheroso
having a taste of sugar
fresco
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale
dolce non salato
not having a salty taste

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adv
dolcemente
in a sweet manner

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ n
caramella dolcetto
sugary confection

sweet basil n
basilico
herb

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
sogni d'oro
sweet dreams

sweet flag n
acoro
Acorus calamus

sweet oil n
eleomele
olive oil when used as a salad dressing

sweet pea n
pisello odoroso
flowering plant

sweet potato n
batata patata americana patata dolce
tuber
vine

sweet woodruff n
stellina odorosa asperula asperula odorata caglio odoroso
Asperula odorata

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
animelle
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ v
zuccherare
to make sweet to the taste

sweeten the pot v
arrotondare lo stipendio
to make a living

sweetener n
dolcificante
food additive

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ n
amore tesoro dolcezza
a person very much liked or loved by someone
cara caro gentile
a person who is always very kind

sweetie /ˈswiːti/ n
dolcezza
sweetheart

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
carezzevolmente dolcemente soavemente
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetness /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
dolcezza
condition of being sweet or sugary
pleasant disposition

sweets n
dolci
confectionery, candy

swell /swɛl/ n
flutti mare di fondo mareggiare onda lunga rigonfiamento
series of waves

swell /swɛl/ v
gonfiarsi ingrossarsi
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged
far gonfiare
to cause to become bigger

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ n
gnocco gonfiore
anything swollen
gonfiore
the state of being swollen

swerve /swɜː(ɹ)v/ /swɝv/ n
deviazione sbalzo sbandata scarto scostamento
sudden movement out of a straight line

swerve /swɜː(ɹ)v/ /swɝv/ v
inclinarsi
to bend
arrampicarsi
to climb or move upward
deviare
to go out of a straight line
to wander from a line, rule or duty
schivare derapare scansare scapolare
to turn aside or deviate to avoid impact

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ n
debbio
area cleared and burnt for cultivation

swift /swɪft/ adj
veloce rapido svelto agile celere pronto
fast; quick

swift /swɪft/ n
rondone
bird
lucertola piccola salamandra acquaiola
lizard

swill /swɪl/ n
brodaglia risciacquatura sbobba
any disgusting or distasteful liquid
brodaglia intruglio sbobba sciacquatura
anything disgusting or worthless
ingurgitata
large quantity of liquid drunk at one swallow
avanzi beverone intruglio pastone sbobba
mixture of solid and liquid food scraps

swim /swɪm/ n
nuoto nuotata
act or instance of swimming

swim /swɪm/ v
nuotare natare
move through water

swim cap n
cuffia
cap worn by swimmers

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
nuotatore nuotatrice
one who swims

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
nuoto
human activity of moving oneself through water

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
piscina
pool for swimming

swimming trunks n
costume da bagno
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing

swimsuit n
costume da bagno costume

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
frode imbroglio raggiro
an instance of swindling

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
truffare bidonare circuire defraudare fregare turlupinare
to defraud someone
truffare raggirare
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
truffatore ciarlatano defraudatore gabbatore ingannatore
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds

swine /swaɪn/ n
porco
contemptible person

swine flu n
febbre suina influenza suina
influenza caused by orthomyxoviruses

swineherd /ˈswɑɪnˌhɜːd/ n
porcaio
person who herds and tends swine, keeper of swine/pigs

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
altalena
hanging seat

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
dondolare
altalenare andare sull'altalena
to ride on a swing
altalenare dondolare ondeggiare oscillare
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point

swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ n
scambismo
sexual practice

swipe /swaɪp/ v
passare
to slide through a reader
fregare
to snatch

swirl n
riccio
twist or coil of something
vortice
whirling eddy

swirl v
turbinare vorticare
to twist or whirl

switch /swɪtʃ/ n
argomento opzione parametro
command line notation
interruttore
device to turn electric current on and off
scambio
movable section of railroad track
switch
networking device
centralino
system allowing the interconnection of telephone lines
verga
thin rod used as a whip

switch /swɪtʃ/ v
commutare
to change (something) to the specified state using a switch
cambiare migrare passare
to change places or tasks
scambiare
to exchange
picchiare
to hit with a switch (rod)

switch off v
spegnere
turn switch to off position

switch on v
accendere
to turn a switch to the "on" position

switchboard n
centralino
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

swivel chair n
sedia girevole

swoon /swuːn/ n
spasmo
a faint

swoon /swuːn/ v
svenire
to faint

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /sɔɹd/ /sɔːd/ n
spada gladio brando stocco
weapon

sword and sandal n
sandalone
genre of books or films

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
spada di Damocle
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune

sword swallower n
mangiatore di spade mangiatrice di spade
person who swallows swords

swordfish n
pesce spada
Xiphias gladius

swordsman n
spadaccino
a person skilled at using swords

sworn virgin n
vergine giurata
person who has a masculine third-gender role in the Balkans

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ v
sgobbare
study hard

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ n
platano
Platanus

sycamore maple n
acero montano
Acer pseudoplatanus

sycophant /ˈsɪkəfænt/ n
sicofante leccapiedi adulatore delatore leccaculo ruffiano
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

sycosis n
sicosi

syllabifiable adj
sillababile

syllabify /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ v
sillabare
to parse into syllables

syllable /ˈsɪləbəl/ n
sillaba
unit of speech

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ n
programma
summary of topics

syllepsis /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/ n
sillepsi sillessi
figure of speech

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
sillogismo
inference from premises

sylph /sɪlf/ n
silfide
A slender girl
silfo silfide
The elemental being of air

sylvite n
silvite
saline evaporite

sym- prefix
sim-
variant of syn-

symbiont n
simbionte
organism in a symbiotic relationship

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
simbiosi
relationship of mutual benefit

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
simbiotico
biology: living together
having a mutually beneficial relationship

symbiotically adv
simbioticamente

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
simbolo
character or glyph
object meant to represent another
summary of a dogmatic statement of faith
type of noun

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɨ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɨ/ adv
simbolicamente
in a symbolic manner

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
simbolismo
representation of a concept

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
simbolizzare
To be symbolic of; to represent

symbology [sɪmˈbɑlədʒi] [sɪmˈbɒlədʒi] n
simbologia
study of symbols

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
simmetrico speculare
exhibiting symmetry

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
simmetria
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis
satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole

sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
sensibile
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathizer n
simpatizzante

sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ n
empatia
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy
compassione simpatia
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another

sympetalous adj
simpetalo
gamopetalous

symphonic /sɪɱˈfɑnɪk/ adj
sinfonico
characteristic of a symphony

symphonist n
sinfonista
composer of symphonies

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ n
sinfonia
piece of orchestral music

symphony orchestra n
orchestra sinfonica filarmonica
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music

symphylan n
sinfilo
arthropod of the class Symphyla

symplectic matrix n
matrice simplettica
matrix M such that MTΩM eq Ω

symplectomorphism n
simplettomorfismo
isomorphism of a symplectic manifold

symport n
simporto
molecular transport

symposiac adj
simposiaco

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
simposio convegno
conference

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
sintomo
figuratively: indicator of something
something that indicates a disease or disorder

symptomatic adj
sintomatico
showing symptoms

symptomatology n
sintomatologia

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
sinestesia
neurological or psychological phenomenon

synagogal adj
sinagogale
of or pertaining to a synagogue

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ n
sinagoga
Jewish place of worship

synalepha n
sinalefe
melding of separate vowels into a single syllable

synapse /ˈsɪnæps/ n
sinapsi
junction between neurons

synaptic adj
sinaptico
junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell

synartetic adj
sinarteto
chemistry
prosody

synchronised skating n
pattinaggio sincronizzato
figure skating in a team

synchronised swimming n
nuoto sincronizzato
swimming event

synchronism n
sincronismo
a temporal relationship between events

synchronization n
sincronizzazione
the state or property of being synchronized

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
sincronizzare
cause two events to have coordinated timing

synchronized skating n
pattinaggio sincronizzato
figure skating in a team

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
sincrono
at the same time

synchropter n
sincrottero

synchrotron /ˈsɪŋkɹə(ʊ)tɹɒn/ n
sincrotrone
form of cyclotron

synchrotronic adj
sincrotronico

synclinal n
sinclinale
synclinal fold

syncope /ˈsɪŋkəpi/ n
sincope
loss of consciousness
absence of a sound

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪsm/ n
sincretismo
fusion of different systems or beliefs

syndesmosis n
sindesmosi
movable articulation

syndical /ˈsɪndɪkəl/ adj
sindacale
of or pertaining to a syndicate

syndicalism n
sindacalismo
the belief that capitalism should be replaced with labor unions

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ n
associazione a delinquere
group of gangsters
sindacato
group of individuals or companies

syndrome /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
sindrome
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
sineddoche
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole

synergic adj
sinergico
of or pertaining to synergy

synergically adv
sinergicamente
in a synergic manner

syngamy n
singamia
the fusion of two gametes to form a zygote

synizesis n
sinizesi
linguistic feature
poetic figure of speech

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
sinodo
ecclesiastic council or meeting

synodic adj
sinodico
astronomy term
synodal

synoecism /sɪˈniːsɪzəm/ n
sinecismo
unification under one capital city

synonym /ˈsɪnənɪm/ n
sinonimo
word with same meaning as another
in botanical nomenclature
in zoological nomenclature

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
sinonimo
having a similar meaning
genetics: with both forms yielding the same protein

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
sinossi
brief summary

synoptic adj
sinottico

synpetalous adj
sinpetalo
gamopetalous

synsepalous adj
sinsepalo
gamosepalous

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
sintattico
of, related to or connected with syntax

syntactic salt n
sale sintattico

syntactic sugar n
zucchero sintattico

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
sintassi
formal rules of a computer language
set of rules that govern how words are combined
study of the structure of phrases and sentences

synthase n
sintasi
any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ n
sintesi
chemistry: reaction of elements or compounds
formation of something complex or coherent
philosophy: combination of thesis and antithesis

synthesizable adj
sintetizzabile
able to be synthesized

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
sintetizzare
To combine things to produce a new, more complex product

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
sintetizzatore
music: an electronic keyboard instrument
music: an electronic instrument module without a keyboard

synthetase /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/ n
sintetasi
ligase that synthesizes biological compounds

synthetic fiber n
fibra sintetica
fiber made by extruding a synthetic substance

synthetically adv
sinteticamente
using synthetic methods

syntonic /sɪnˈtɒnɪk/ adj
sintonico
having the same frequency
in harmony with one's personality

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
sifilide lue
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum

syphilitic adj
sifilitico
relating to syphilis

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ n
siringa
hypodermic syringe

syrup /ˈsɪ.ɹəp/ n
sciroppo
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

syrupy adj
sciropposo
having the taste or consistency or syrup

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
sistema
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members
(physiology) set of body organs having a particular function

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
sistematico
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure

systematize /ˈsɪstəməˌtaɪz/ v
inquadrare
to arrange into a systematic order

systemic adj
sistemico
pertaining to an entire organism

systemic circulation n
circolazione sistemica grande circolazione
part of blood circulation

systems engineering n
ingegneria dei sistemi
interdisciplinary field of engineering

systolic adj
sistolico
of or relating to systole

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ n
sizigia
astronomical conjunction

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
seduta spiritica
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits

tab /tæb/ v
scheda
navigational widget in a GUI
linguetta
small flap or strip of material attached to something

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ adj
soriano
brindled

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ n
soriano
cat

tabernacle n
tabernacolo
portable tent used before the construction of the temple
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist
temporary place of worship, especially a tent

tabetic adj
tabetico
of or pertaining to tabes

tabla n
tabla
an Indian drum

table /ˈteɪbəl/ n
tavola tavolo
tavolo tavola
item of furniture

table of contents n
contenuti
organized list summarizing book or document

table tennis n
tennistavolo ping pong ping-pong
game similar to tennis

tablecloth n
tovaglia
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table

tableland n
altopiano pianoro tavoliere
flat region of terrain

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ n
cucchiaio da tavola
a large spoon, used for eating food
cucchiaiata
a unit of measure

taboo /təˈbuː/ n
tabù
inhibition or ban
in Polynesia: something which may not be used

taboo /təˈbuː/ v
tabuizzare
mark as taboo

tabula rasa n
tabula rasa
the idea that the mind comes into the world as a blank state

tabulation n
tabulazione tabulazioni
the act or process of tabulating

tachistoscope n
tachistoscopio
device

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
tachimetro
device for measuring rpm

tachyarrhythmia n
tachiaritmia
pathological tachycardia

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ n
tachicardia
rapid resting heart rate

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ n
tachione
hypothetical particle

tachyphagia n
tachifagia
excessively rapid eating of food

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
taciturno
untalkative, silent

tack /tak/ /tæk/ n
bulletta chiodino puntina
small nail

tackle /ˈtækəl/ n
placcaggio
American football, rugby: play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground
placcaggio scivolata tackle
sports: attempt to take control over the ball

tackle /ˈtækəl/ v
affrontare contrastare
to face or deal with

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
pacchiano tamarro
colloquial: in bad taste
appariscente pacchiano
gaudy, flashy, showy, garish

tact n
tatto
sensitive mental touch

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ adj
tattico
describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
tattica piano programma stratagemma
action to achieve some end

tactical adj
tattico
of or relating to tactics

tactician /tækˈtɪʃən/ n
tattico
person skilled in tactics

tad /tæd/ n
po’
a little bit

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
girino
toad or frog larva

taekwondo /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ n
taekwondo
a martial art

taffeta /ˈtæ.fɨ.tə/ n
taffetà
woven fabric

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
acchiapparello ce l'hai
game
etichetta
small label

tag question n
question tag tag question
question inviting agreement

tagliatelle /ˌtæl.jəˈtɛl.i/ n
tagliatelle
flat ribbons of pasta

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
tahina
sesame paste

taiga /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
taiga
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

tail /teɪl/ n
coda
appendage of an animal
rear of an aircraft
typography: lower loop of letters
chioma coda
comet tail

tail /teɪl/ v
pedinare
to tail

tailback n
colonna
a traffic jam

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ n
frac
formal evening jacket

tailfin n
pinna caudale
fin at the tail of fish

taillight n
fanalino di coda
rear mounted lights on a vehicle

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
sarto sarta
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
calibrare
adapt for a specific need

tailpiece n
cordiera
secures strings on a musical instrument

tailpipe /ˈteɪlpaɪp/ n
tubo di scappamento tubo di scarico
exhaust pipe

tails n
croce code
side of coin

tailwind n
vento di coda
a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

taint /teɪnt/ v
contaminare infettare macchiare
To contaminate or corrupt something with an external agent, either physically or morally
guastare
To spoil food by contamination

tajine /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
tajine
stew originally from Morocco

take /teɪk/ n
portare prendere violentare

take /teɪk/ v
prendere
to grab and move to oneself
to grab with the hands
to get into one's possession
to ingest medicine
to have sex with
to gain a position by force

take French leave v
andarsene alla chetichella filarsela all’inglese
take French leave

take a bow v
fare inchinarsi inchino un
to accept applause at the end of a performance

take a chance v
rischiare
to risk

take a look v
dare un'occhiata esaminare
to examine or observe

take a risk v
correre un rischio
to do something risky

take a turn for the worse v
prendere una brutta piega
start to become worse

take a walk v
fare una passeggiata passeggiare
to go for a walk

take a wife v
prendere moglie
(of a man) to marry a woman

take advantage of v
avvantaggiarsi
exploit
approfittare sfruttare
make use of

take aim v
prendere di mira prendere la mira
position oneself and/or one's weapon

take away v
asportare levare portare via rubare togliere
togliere
to remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it

take by storm /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːm/ /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːɹm/ v
prendere d'assalto
To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack

take care v
badare curarsi occuparsi
to be in charge of something

take care of v
ci penso io
deal with
badare
look after

take flight v
darsi alla fuga
to flee

take for granted v
dare per scontato
assume something to be true without verification or proof
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of

take heart interjection
forza e coraggio

take heart v
farsi coraggio prendere il coraggio a due mani
to be courageous

take in v
assorbire impegnare prendere vincolare
absorb; comprehend
accogliere ospitare
allow to live in one's home
abbindolare imbrogliare ingannare
deceive; hoodwink
fare lavoretti in casa
receive into one's home for the purpose of processing for a fee

take into account v
considerare prendere in considerazione tenere conto
to consider or regard; to include

take into consideration v
prendere in considerazione prendere in conto
take into account

take it from me v
dammi retta
believe me

take off v
decollare
to begin flight
togliere
to remove

take offense v
aversene a male offendersi prendersela
feel and possibly show resentment

take on v
acquisire caricare
To acquire, bring in, or introduce
prendere in carico
To assume responsibility for
affrontare provarci sfidare
To attempt to fight or compete
assumere prendere le sembianze
To begin to have or exhibit

take one's time v
con comodo prendersela comoda
go about something slowly and carefully
prendersela comoda
take more time to do something than is considered acceptable

take out v
far fuori liquidare
slang: to kill or destroy
cavare
to remove

take over v
assumere
to adopt a further responsibility
annettere impossessarsi
to annex a territory
usurpare
to assume control

take part v
partecipare
participate or join

take place v
avere luogo
to happen

take revenge v
vendicare
to avenge; to get back at

take someone's word for it v
credere sulla parola
to believe what someone claims

take the bull by the horns v
prendere il toro per le corna
to deal directly with a matter; to confront a difficulty

take the piss v
prendere in giro prendere per il culo
to mock or ridicule (transitive)

take the point v
concordare essere d'accordo
to agree with someone
capire comprendere
to understand someone's argument

take the waters v
passare le acque

take the wind out of someone's sails v
disilludere mettere in ginocchio remare contro scoraggiare
to discourage someone

take turns v
avvicendarsi
do the same thing one after another

take up the gauntlet v
accettare la sfida alzare l'asticella raccogliere il guanto
accept a challenge

takeaway /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ n
da asporto da portare via
meal bought to be eaten elsewhere

taken /ˈteɪkən/ adj
attratto coinvolto infatuato
infatuated, fond of or attracted to
coinvolto impegnato
informal: in a relationship

taken aback adj
preso alla sprovvista
surprised, shocked

takeoff n
decollo
start of flight

talc /tælk/ n
talco
soft mineral

talcose adj
talcoso

talcum powder n
borotalco talco
perfumed talc

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
racconto favola fiaba
type of story

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
talento
marked ability or skill
unit of weight and money
talented person
talenti
people of talent collectively

talented adj
talentuoso dotato
endowed with talents

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ n
talismano
magical protective charms

talismanic /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ adj
talismanico
of, relating to, or like, a talisman

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ n
conversazione discorso argomento
conversazione
conversation
discorso
lecture
argomento
major topic of social discussion
conferenze
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ v
parlare
to communicate by speech

talk back v
controbattere eccepire ribattere rimbeccare rispondere
to reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner

talk down v
degnarsi trattare con arroganza trattare dall'alto in basso
patronize

talk out of turn v
parlare fuori tempo parlare prima del proprio turno
speak when not allowed to

talk shop v
parlare di lavoro
discuss one's work

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
loquace chiacchierino garrulo
tending to talk or speak freely or often

talkativeness n
chiacchiera loquacità loquela parlantina verbosità
the state of being talkative

talking statue n
statua parlante

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ adj
alto
of a person
of a building

tall order /ˈtɔl ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈtɔːl ˈɔːdə/ n
compito arduo osso duro
big job, difficult challenge

tall ship n
nave d'alto bordo

tall story n
balla fandonia panzana storiellina
a tale or an account of questionable veracity

tallophyte n
tallofita
vascular plant that does not have roots

tallow /tæləʊ/ n
sego
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ /ˈtɑli/ v
conteggiare
to count something

tally stick n
bastone da conteggio
piece of wood with notches or scores

talon /ˈtælən/ n
branca grinfia
hooked claw

tamaraw n
tamarro
Bubalus mindorensis

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
tamarindo
tropical tree
fruit

tamarisk n
tamerice
shrub of the genus Tamarix

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ n
tamburello
percussion instrument

tame /teɪm/ adj
addomesticato domato
not wild

tame /teɪm/ v
addomesticato essere domato
to become tame
addomesticare domare
to make something tame

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
domatore domatrice
one who tames or subdues

tamp /tæmp/ v
borrare
plug up with clay or other material

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ n
mazzapicchio mazzaranga mazzeranga pestello pillo
pipe tool

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
alterare falsificare manipolare manomettere
alter by making unauthorized changes

tampon /ˈtæmpɑn/ /ˈtæmpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpɔn] n
tampone assorbente interno stuello
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material

tampon /ˈtæmpɑn/ /ˈtæmpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpɔn] v
stuellare tamponare

tan /tæn/ adj
abbronzato
dark skin

tan /tæn/ n
corteccia
bark of tree
abbronzatura
darkening of skin

tan /tæn/ v
abbronzarsi abbronzare
to become tan due to exposure to sun
conciare
to turn animal hide into leather

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ n
tandem
bicycle

tang /tæŋ/ n
linguetta
anything resembling a tongue in form or position
pesce chirurgo
fish from the Acanthuridae family
codolo
part of a sword blade
part of small instrument inserted into handle
projecting part of an object by means of which it is secured to some other part
aroma effluvio olezzo
refreshingly sharp aroma
gusto retrogusto sapore intenso timbro
strong or offensive taste

tangent /ˈtæn.dʒənt/ n
tangente
in geometry

tangent space n
spazio tangente
vector space tangent to a manifold

tangential /tænˈdʒɛn.tʃəl/ /tænˈdʒɛnt.ʃəl/ adj
tangenziale
merely touching
only indirectly related
referring to a tangent

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ n
mandarino
fruit
tree

tangible /ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
tangibile
touchable, palpable
possible to be treated as fact
comprehensible by the mind; understandable

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
intrecciare
to mix together or intertwine

tango /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ n
Taranto Torino
letter T in ICAO spelling alphabet

tank /tæŋk/ n
carro armato
armoured fighting vehicle
tanica cisterna bombola serbatoio
closed container for fluids
cisterna
fuel reservoir
energumeno
muscular and physically imposing person

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
boccale
drinking vessel

tanker n
carrista
member of a tank crew
autocisterna
tank truck
nave cisterna petroliera
vessel

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ n
conciatore pellaio
person whose occupation is to tan

tannic acid n
acido tannico
any of various complex phenols

tannicity n
tannicità
tannin levels

tansy /ˈtanzi/ /ˈtæn.zi/ n
tanaceto
plant of the genus Tanacetum

tantalic adj
tantalico
containing pentavalent tantalum

tantalize /ˈtæntəlaɪz/ v
adescare
to bait someone by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied
allettare infliggere il supplizio di tantalo lusingare tentare
to tease someone by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach

tantalizing adj
allettante
teasing, desirable, but out of reach

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
tantalio
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73.

tantamount /ˈtæn.təˌmaʊnt/ adj
equivalente
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantrum /ˈtæntɹəm/ n
scatto d'ira
bizza
often childish display of bad temper

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ n
rubinetto spina
device to dispense liquid

tap water n
acqua del rubinetto
water from a tap

tape /teɪ̯p/ n
audiocassetta nastro videocassetta
video or audiocassette tape

tape measure n
fetuccia
graduated ribbon for length measurement

tape recorder n
magnetofono registratore a nastro
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound

tape up v
fasciare sigillare
to repair by tape

tape-recorded adj
magnetofonico
recorded on tape

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ n
smusso stoppino
slender wax candle
conicità rastrematura rastremazione smusso
tapering form

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
assottigliare
to diminish gradually
affilare affusolare smussare
to make thinner or narrower at one end

taper off v
calare
diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
arazzo tappezzeria
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
verme solitario tenia
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda

taphonomy n
tafonomia
the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
tapioca
starchy food from cassava

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ n
tapiro
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
fittone
long tapering root

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ n
catrame
byproduct of tobacco smoke
coal tar
marinaio
sailor
catrame bitume
substance

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ v
catramare bitumare calafatare incatramare
to coat with tar

taramosalata n
taramosalata
Greek/Turkish dish

tarantella /tæɹənˈtɛlə/ /ˌtɛɹənˈtɛlə/ n
tarantella
rapid dance

tarantula /təˈɹænt͡ʃələ/ n
tarantola
wolf spider
Theraphosidae

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ n
tara
the empty weight of a container

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ n
bersaglio
butt or mark to shoot at
obiettivo
goal or objective

target practice n
tiro a segno
exercise in which projectiles are fired at a specific target

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹəf/ n
dazio
duties imposed

tarmac n
asfalto
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ n
laghetto laghetto montano tarn
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ v
disonorare infamare
to soil, sully, damage or compromise

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
colocasia
Colocasia esculenta
food from the taro plant

tarot /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
tarocco
card game

tarpan /ˈtɑɹpən/ /ˈtɑːpən/ n
tarpan
Equus ferus ferus

tarpaulin /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
telone
any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover
incerata tela incatramata
canvas waterproofed with tar, used as a cover
tela cerata telone impermeabile
heavy, waterproof sheet of material
marinaio
sailor

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ n
dragoncello
dragoncello estragone
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus

tarsier n
tarsio
insectivorous primate

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
aspro tagliente
sharp (figuratively)
acido aspro
with sharp taste, sour

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
crostata torta
pie, pastry
puttana prostituta
prostitute
donnaccia
woman with loose sexual morals

tartare /tɑːɹˈtɑːɹ/ /tɑːˈtɑː/ adj
tartar

tartare sauce n
salsa tartara
sauce served with fish

tartaric acid n
acido tartarico

tarte Tatin /ˌtɑɹt tæˈtæ̃/ /ˌtɑːt taˈtã/ n
tarte Tatin torta Tatin
upside-down cake prepared with caramelized apples

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
incombenza
difficult or tedious undertaking
compito
piece of work done as part of one’s duties

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
nappa
ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads

taste /teɪst/ n
gusto inclinazione
implicit set of preferences
gusto
one of the sensations produced by the tongue

taste /teɪst/ v
provare
to experience
assaggiare
to have a taste
assaggiare assaporare godere gustare
to sample the flavor of something

tastebud n
papilla gustativa
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tastevin n
tastevin

tasting /ˈteɪstɪŋ/ n
degustazione assaggio
taking of a small amount of food or drink in order to taste it
small amount of food or drink

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj
saporita saporito

tathata n
talità

tatter /ˈtætə(ɹ)/ n
cencio straccio strofinaccio
A shred of torn cloth

tattered adj
a brandelli liso stracciato
ragged and torn

tatters /ˈtætəz/ /ˈtætɚz/ n
stracci
ragged clothing, fabric, paper etc

tattler n
totano
bird of the genus Heteroscelus
tachimetro
device that records mileage, speed etc.
chiacchierone
one who tattles

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ n
tatuaggio
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ v
tatuare
to apply a tattoo

tattoo artist n
tatuatore tatuatrice
tattoo artist

tau /taʊ/ n
tau
Greek letter

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
dileggio scherno
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
dileggiare irridere schernire
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding

tauon n
tauone
particle

taurokathapsia n
taurocatapsia
bull-leaping

tauromachy n
tauromachia
bullfighting

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ adj
conciso
containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled
agitato ansioso nervoso teso tirato
experiencing anxiety or stress
teso tirato
under tension

tautochronous adj
tautocrono
occupying the same time

tautological adj
tautologico
of, relating to, or using tautology

tautologically adv
tautologicamente
in a tautological manner

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tautologia
in logic
expression that features tautology
uncountable: redundant use of words

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævɚn/ n
taverna osteria birreria
bar

tawny /ˈtɔːni/ adj
fulvo ocra
of a light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
allocco
Strix aluco

tax /tæks/ n
imposta tassa
money paid to government

tax break n
agevolazione fiscale
a deduction in tax

tax collector n
esattore
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes

tax dodger n
evasore
one who avoids or evades taxes

tax evasion n
evasione fiscale
illegal avoidance of tax

tax haven n
paradiso fiscale
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses

tax office n
ufficio tributi
government-established place offering advice on tax affairs

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
taxi tassì
vehicle

taxi driver n
tassista taxista
person who drives a taxicab

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
tassidermia
art of stuffing dead animals

taximeter n
tassametro
device in a taxicab that calculates the fare

taxiway n
pista di rullaggio
road or path on an airport for taxiing

taxonomic adj
tassonomico
of, or relating to taxonomy

taxonomically adv
tassonomicamente
in the way or manner of taxonomy

taxonomy /tækˈsɑːnəmi/ /tækˈsɒnəmi/ n
tassonomia
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms

taxpayer n
contribuente
person who pays tax

tea /ti/ /tiː/ n
tisana tè
cup of drink made from other plants
drink made from other plants
tè
drink made from leaves of tea plant
dried leaves of tea plant
cup of this drink

tea ceremony n
cerimonia del tè
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea

tea leaf n
foglia di tè
leaf of the tea plant

tea plant n
pianta del tè
Camellia sinensis

tea strainer n
colino colino da te passino
strainer for loose tea leaves

teabag n
sacchetto (di tè)
sachet of tea

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
insegnare
to pass on knowledge
to pass on one's knowledge as one's profession

teach someone a lesson v
dare una lezione
punish (informal)

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
insegnante docente maestra professoressa
a female person who teaches
insegnante docente maestro professore educatore aio
person who teaches

teacher's pet n
beniamino cocco cocco della maestra favorito prediletto
student perceived to be favored by the teacher

teaching /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/ n
insegnamento
something taught

teahouse n
casa da tè sala da tè
a cafe that sells tea

teak /tiːk/ n
teck teak
tree

teakettle n
teiera bollitore
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal adj
foglia di tè
colour

teal n
blu petrolio
colour
alzavola
duck

team /tiːm/ n
squadra team
group of people

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
compagna di squadra compagno di squadra
one who is on the same team

teamwork n
lavoro di squadra
cooperative effort of a team

teapot n
teiera
vessel for tea

tear n
strappo squarcio
hole or break caused by tearing
lacrima
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear v
strapparsi
become torn
macinare
move at excessive speed
strappare staccare
remove by tearing
dilaniare strappare
rend
demolire
to demolish; to tear down

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
gas lacrimogeno
chemical compound

tearjerker n
lacrimoso strappalacrime
emotionally charged dramatic work

tease /tiːz/ v
pettinare
to comb
sedurre tentare
to entice
burlarsi
to poke fun at
provocare stuzzicare
to provoke or disturb
cardare
to separate the fibers

teaser /ˈtizɚ/ n
anteprima
a short film or quote meant to draw an audience to a film or show

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ n
cucchiaino da tè cucchiaino
small spoon

teat /tiːt/ n
capezzolo
tettarella
feeding bottle top
capezzolo tettarella
projection of mammary gland

technetium /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
tecnezio tecneto
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adj
tecnico
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ n
tecnica
pickup truck-based fighting vehicle

technical term n
termine tecnico tecnicismo
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise

technically adv
tecnicamente veramente
based on precise facts
tecnicamente
having certain skills
regarding the scientific state of art

technician /tekˈnɪʃən/ n
tecnico
occupation

technifermion n
tecnifermione
technicolor fermion

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
tecnica
practical aspects of a given art

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
style of music

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
tecno-
used to form words relating to technology

technobabble /ˈtɛknoʊbæbəl/ /ˈtɛknəʊbæbəl/ n
tecno bla-bla
fake technical language used in fiction

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ n
tecnocrazia
a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ n
tecnocrate
advocate of technocracy

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ adj
tecnocratica tecnocratico
of or relating to a technocrat or technocracy

technological adj
tecnologico
of, relating to, or involving technology

technologically adv
tecnologicamente
in a technological manner

technologist /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
tecnologa tecnologo
a scientist or engineer who specializes in a particular technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ n
tecnologia
a particular technological concept
body of tools
tecnologia tecnica
the study of or a collection of techniques

technopolymer n
tecnopolimero
plastic material

technostructure n
tecnostruttura
a corporate structure including technicians or other skilled professionals

tectonic adj
tettonico
(geology) relating to large-scale movements

tectonics n
tettonica
study of crustal plates

tedder n
spandifieno
machine for stirring and spreading hay

teddy bear n
orsacchiotto
a stuffed toy bear

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
fastidioso noioso palloso soporifero tedioso
boring, monotonous

tediousness n
fastidiosaggine fastidiosità monotonia noia noiosità pallosità
quality of being tedious

teem /tiːm/ v
brulicare
overflowing with

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
adolescente giovane ragazzina ragazzino
person aged between thirteen and nineteen

teeny /ˈtiːni/ adj
piccolo piccolo
very small (informal)

teething /ˈtiðɪŋ/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ/ n
dentizione
eruption of milk teeth

teething troubles /ˈtiðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ ˈtɹʌb(ə)lz/ n
contrattempi difficoltà imprevisti incidente di percorso problemi di crescita
problems that are expected with any new and untried product, venture, etc.

teetotal adj
astemio
abstinent from alcohol

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
astemio astemia
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teetotaller /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
astemio astemia
person who completely abstains from alcohol

telamon /ˈtɛləməʊn/ n
telamone
male figure as pillar

tele- prefix
tele-
over a distance

telecobaltotherapy n
telecobaltoterapia

telecommunication n
telecomunicazioni telecomunicazione
science and technology of communication over distance

telecommuting n
telelavoro
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location

telediastolic adj
telediastolico
occurring towards the end of a ventricular diastole

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
telegramma
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ n
telegrafo
apparatus, or a process, for communicating

telegraph post n
palo del telegrafo
pole that carries telephone lines

telegrapher n
telegrafista
a telegraph operator

telegraphic adj
telegrafico
of, or relating to the telegraph

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
telecinesi
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts

telematic /tɛləˈmætɪk/ adj
telematico
pertaining to telematics

telematics /tɛləˈmætɪks/ n
telematica
science of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices
the use of GPS technology

telemetry n
telemetria
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

teleological /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
teleologico
pertaining to teleology

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ adj
telepatico
of, relating to, or using telepathy

telepathically adv
telepaticamente
by means of telepathy

telepathy /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ n
telepatia
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ n
telefono
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ v
telefonare
to call someone

telephone booth n
cabina telefonica
a small enclosure housing a public telephone

telephone call n
telefonata
conversation

telephone directory n
elenco telefonico
a listing of telephone subscribers

telephone exchange n
autocommutatore centrale telefonica
equipment
rooms

telephone number n
numero telefonico
digits assigned to a telephone

telephone pole n
palo del telefono
utility pole that supports telephone lines

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ n
telefonia
act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum

telephotography n
telefotografia

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teletrasportare
travel without physically crossing distance

teleportation n
teletrasporto
process of moving matter from one point to another

teleprompter /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptəɹ/ n
gobbo elettronico suggeritore elettronico
device that displays scrolling text

telescope /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ n
telescopio cannocchiale
optical instrument that magnifies

telescopic sight n
mirino
aiming device

telethon /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/ n
teletono

television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ n
televisore televisione
device for receiving television signals
televisione televisore
medium
televisione
program broadcasting

television program n
programma televisivo trasmissione televisiva
The content of an individual television broadcasting.

television show n
programmazione televisiva
live or recorded TV broadcast or program

televoting n
televoto
a form of advertising

tell /tɛl/ v
contare dire
insegnare
to instruct
dire raccontare
to pass information
dire
to say

tell it to the marines phraseologicalUnit
dillo a qualcun altro raccontalo a qualcun altro
expression of disbelief

tell off v
sgridare ammonire dare una lavata di capo
to rebuke

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ n
cassiere
bank clerk who receives and pays out money

tellin n
tellina
marine bivalve mollusc

telltale adj
rivelatore rivelatrice

telltale n
mostravento
nautical: yarn that indicates relative direction of airflow

telluric adj
tellurico
containing tellurium in a lower valency than in tellurous compounds
pertaining to the Earth

telluride n
tellururo
binary compound of tellurium
Tellurium analog of ether

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ n
tellurio
chemical element

telly /ˈtɛli/ n
tele
television (medium)

telophase n
telofase
final stage of mitosis or meiosis

temerity /təˈmɛɹəti/ /tɪˈmɛɹəti/ n
temerità
reckless boldness

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
carattere temperamento
tendency to be of a certain type of mood

tempera /ˈtɛmpəɹə/ n
tempera
painting medium, artistic technique

temperament /ˈtɛmpəɹəmənt/ n
temperamento carattere
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting

temperance n
temperanza
Tarot card
one of seven virtues

temperate /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ adj
temperato
moderate; not excessive heat, climate

temperature /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/ n
temperatura
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics
febbre
elevated body temperature

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ n
procella
storm

tempest in a teapot n
tempesta in un bicchiere d'acqua
big fuss made in a small context

template /ˈtɛmplɪt/ n
modello paradigma
generic model
modello calibro mascherina sagoma stampo
physical object

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
tempio
place of worship
tempia
region of skull
tempiale
contrivance used in a loom

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ n
ritmo
frequency or rate
tempo
music: number of beats per minute

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ adj
temporale
of or relating to time
(euphemistic for) lasting a short time only
of limited time
of the temples of the head

temporarily /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
temporaneamente

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
temporaneo
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant

temporoparietalis n
muscolo temporoparietale temporoparietale
muscle

tempt /tɛmpt/ v
tentare
to attract, allure
to provoke someone to do wrong

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
tentazione
act of tempting
condition of being tempted

tempura /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ n
tempura
dish made by deep-frying food in a light batter

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ n
dieci
the number following nine

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ numeral
dieci
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11

ten thousand numeral
diecimila
10,000

ten to n
le due meno dieci
example: ten to two

ten-thousandth adj
decimillesimo
the ordinal form of the number ten thousand

ten-thousandth n
decimillesimo
one of ten thousand equal parts of a whole

tenancy in common n
comunione pro-indiviso

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
inquilino
locatario inquilino
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc.

tenant farmer n
fittavolo affittuario
a person who farms land rented from a landlord

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
tinca
species of freshwater game fish

tend /tɛnd/ v
tendere essere probabile propendere
to be probable or likely
appaltare
to make a tender of; to offer or tender
badare custodire prendersi cura
to accompany as an assistant or protector
accudire avere cura di curare dedicarsi
to look after
accudire preoccuparsi vegliare
to wait upon, attend
accendere infiammare
to kindle, ignite

tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/ n
tendenza
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious adj
tendenzioso
biased opinion
slanted

tendentiously adv
tendenziosamente
in a tendentious manner

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
tenera tenero
tenero dolce carino
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
delicato sensibile
sensitive or painful
tenero morbido soffice
soft and easily chewed

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
tender
fuel-carrying railroad car
scialuppa
nautical: a boat used for transportation btw a ship and the shore
offerta gara d’appalto
law: an offer to buy or sell something
moneta valuta
means of payment

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
dare offrire presentare sottoporre
formal: to offer, give
battere fare una offerta offrire
to offer a payment

tenderfoot n
novizio
novice

tenderizer n
batticarne
a form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking

tenderloin steak n
filetto di bue
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef

tenderly /ˈtɛn.də.li/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ adv
teneramente
in a tender manner

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
tenerezza
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

tendinopathy n
tendinopatia
a disorder of the tendons

tendinous adj
tendineo
pertaining to a tendon or sinew

tendon /ˈtɛndən/ n
tendine
tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
cirro
hair-like tentacle
cirro viticcio
thin, spirally coiling stem

tendrilled adj
viticcioso

tenebrous /ˈtɛ.nə.bɹəs/ /ˈtɛ.nɪ.bɹəs/ adj
tenebroso
dark and gloomy

tenement n
casamento case popolari casermone condominio
a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one

tenet /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
principio cardine fondamento
an opinion, belief or principle

tenfold adj
decuplo
containing ten parts
ten times as much

tenfold adv
decuplicare
by ten times as much

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
tennessinio tennesso
chemical element with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛ.nɪs/ n
tennis
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets

tennis court n
campo da tennis
surface on which tennis is played

tennis player n
tennista
a person who plays tennis

tenor /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
tenore
musical range
musical performer
tone

tense /tɛns/ n
tempo
verb forms distinguishing time

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
tensione

tensive adj
tensivo
pertaining to tension

tensor n
tensore
(mathematics, physics) function of several variables
(mathematics, physics) image of a tuple under a tensor product map
(mathematics, physics) matrix of matrices
muscle

tensor tympani n
muscolo tensore del timpano tensore del timpano
muscle

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
tenda
portable lodge

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ n
tentacolo
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage

tentatively /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ adv
tentativamente
Of, or having to do with being tentative

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ adj
decimo decima
ordinal form of ten

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ n
decimo decima
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole
something in the tenth position

tenure /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ n
durata di un incarico durata di un mandato
period of time possessed
godimento di un terreno
right to hold land
essere di ruolo titolare di una cattedra
status of having a permanent post
essere titolare gestione permanenza in carica
status of possessing a thing or an office

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
tiepido
lukewarm
fiacco indifferente molle tepido
uninterested

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
tequila
liquor

terato- prefix
terato-
pertaining to birth defects and similar abnormalities

teratology n
teratologia
(medicine) study of congenital malformations
(toxicology) study of the mechanisms in bringing about malformations.

terawatt-hour n
terawattora
unit of electrical energy

terbium /ˈtɜːɹbiəm/ n
terbio
chemical element

terbuthylazine n
terbutilazina
selective herbicide

tercel gentle n
terzolo terzuolo
trained male falcon

tercet n
terzina
three-line stanza in a poem

terebrant adj
terebrante

teredo n
teredine

teriyaki /ˌteɹiˈjɐːki/ /ˌtɛɹiˈjɑki/ /ˌtɛɹɪˈjɑːkɪ/ n
teriyaki
a cooking technique

terlipressin n
terlipressina
analogue of vasopressin

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
termine
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge
limitation, restriction or regulation
scadenza
period of time, time limit

term of endearment n
vezzeggiativo
word, phrase, or nickname expressing affection

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
terminal
airport building

terminate /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
cessare terminare
to end incompletely

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
terminazione
ending up of a polypeptid chain

terminographer n
terminografo

terminography n
terminografia

terminology /ˌtɚməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜːməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
terminologia
doctrine of terms
terms used in any business, art, etc

terminus n
capolinea
end point of a transport system

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termite
insect

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
sterna
bird of family Sternidae

ternary adj
ternario

terpenic adj
terpenico
of the terpenes

terra firma /tɛɹəˈfɜːmə/ n
terraferma
land, as opposed to water or air

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
terrazza
platform that extends outwards from a building
altana
roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents

terraforming n
terraformazione
planetary engineering

terrain n
terreno estensione spianata tratto
area

terramare /ˌtɛɹəˈmɑːɹɪ/ n
terramara
prehistoric settlements of the Po valley

terraqueous adj
terracqueo
Comprising land and water

terrarium /tɘ.ˈɹiəɹ.i.ɘm/ /tə.ˈɹeːɹ.i.əm/ /tə.ˈɹɛəɹ.ɪ.əm/ /tə.ˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ n
terrario
an enclosure where very small animals are displayed

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
terragno terragnolo terricolo
living or growing on land; not aquatic
terrestre
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants

terrible /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/ adv
terribile
very bad
unpleasant

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
eccezionale stupendo
frighteningly good

terrifying /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
spaventoso terribile terrificante
frightening or intimidating

territorial /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
territoriale
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory

territorial waters n
acque territoriali mare territoriale
belt of coastal waters

territorialization n
territorializzazione
the process of territorializing

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
territorio
large tract of land
administrative unit
area which an animal defends

terror /ˈtɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹə/ /ˈtɛɹɚ/ n
terrore

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
terrorismo
use of terror as a means of coercion

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
terrorista
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
terrorizzare
fill with terror

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
asciutta asciutto essenziale laconica laconico scabra
brief, concise, to the point

tersely adv
brevemente chiaramente concisamente puntualmente sinteticamente succintamente
In a brief, concise, or to the point manner

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ adj
terziario
of third rank or order

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ n
terziario
Roman Catholicism: member of a third order
tertiary feather

tertiary alcohol n
alcol terziario
alcohol R₃C-OH

tertile n
terzile
group

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
terza rima
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc

tessellation /tɛsəˈleɪʃən/ n
tassellazione tessellazione

test /test/ /tɛst/ n
esame prova
academics: examination
prova verifica
challenge, trial

test /test/ /tɛst/ v
esaminare provare valutare verificare
testare mettere alla prova
to challenge
testare
to place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions

test the waters v
sondare tastare il terreno
explore or probe

test tube n
provetta
glass tube

test tube baby n
figlio della provetta
baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation

testament /ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/ n
testamento
document containing a person's will
part of the Bible

testamentary adj
testamentario
of or pertaining to a will or testament

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ n
testatore
One who dies having made a legally valid will

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
testicolo coglione
male sex gland

testicular /tɛsˈtɪkjələ/ adj
testicolare
pertaining to the testicles

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
testimonianza
statement in court

testing /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ n
prova
the act of conducting a test

testosterone /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/ n
testosterone
steroid hormone

tetanus /ˈtɛtənəs/ /ˈtɛt̚nɨs/ n
tetano
disease

tetany n
tetania
condition

tetchy /ˈtɛtʃi/ adj
irascibile permaloso suscettibile
easily annoyed or irritated

tether n
guinzaglio
campo portata
limit of one's abilities, resources etc
briglia cavezza guinzaglio redine
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

tether v
imbrigliare incatenare tenere al guinzaglio
to restrict something with a tether

tetherball n
tetherball
sport

tetra n
tetra
fish

tetraboric acid n
acido tetraborico

tetrabromide n
tetrabromuro
bromide containing four bromine atoms per molicule

tetrachloride n
tetracloruro
choloride containing four chlorine atoms in each molicule

tetraethyl n
tetraetile
four ethyl groups in a molicule

tetrafluoride n
tetrafluoruro
chloride

tetrafluoromethane n
tetrafluorometano
carbon tetrafluoride

tetrahedral adj
tetraedrico
pertaining to a tetrahedron

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
tetraedro
polyhedron

tetrahydride n
tetraidruro
tetrahydride

tetrahydrocannabinol /tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/ /tɛtʃɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)kəˈnæbɪnɒl/ n
tetraidrocannabinolo
THC

tetrahydrofolate n
tetraidrofolato
coenzyme

tetraiodide n
tetraioduro
an iodide with four iodine atoms

tetrakis hexahedron n
tetracisesaedro
polyhedron with 24 triangular faces and 36 edges

tetramethylammonium hydroxide n
idrossido di tetrametilammonio

tetraplegia n
tetraplegia
paralysis of all four limbs

tetrapolar adj
tetrapolare
having or relating to four poles

tetrapyrrole n
tetrapirrolo
any of several natural pigments with four pyrrole rings

tetrarchic adj
tetrarchico

tetrarchy n
tetrarchia
government by four people

tetroxide n
tetrossido
oxide containing four oxygen atoms

texel n
texel
image representing the smallest unit of a texture

text /tɛkst/ n
sms
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones
testo
a written passage
a book, tome or other set of writings

text /tɛkst/ v
messaggiare
to send a text message to

text box n
casella riquadro
widget that accepts textual input

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
libro di testo
formal manual of instruction

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
tessuti
cloth produced from fabric

textual /ˈtɛk.stju.əl/ adj
testuale
of or pertaining to text

textual criticism n
critica testuale
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

texture /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/ n
texture
computer graphics: image applied to a polygon

thalassotherapy n
talassoterapia
medecine

thaler /ˈtɑːləɹ/ n
tallero
historical monetary unit

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
tallio
chemical element

thallophyte /ˈθæləfaɪt/ n
tallofita
plant consisting of thallus only

thallus /ˈθæl.əs/ n
tallo
thallus

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ preposition
di che
Introduces a comparison

thanatological adj
tanatologico
pertaining to thanatology

thanatophobia n
tanatofobia
fear of death

thank /θæŋk/ [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
ringraziare
express gratitude or appreciation to someone

thank goodness interjection
meno male
express gratitude

thank you /ˈθæŋk juː/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ interjection
grazie
an expression of gratitude

thank you very much interjection
grazie mille tante grazie
greater gratitude than "thank you"

thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/ adj
grato riconoscente
showing thanks

thankfully adv
fortunatamente
fortunately

thankless adj
ingrato irriconoscente
ungrateful

thanks /θæŋks/ interjection
grazie
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /θæŋks/ n
ringraziamento
grateful feelings

thanks a million interjection
grazie mille
thanks a great many times

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
grazie per il tuo aiuto grazie per il vostro aiuto
thanks for your help

thanks to preposition
grazie a
because of

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
perché
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final")
che
connecting a noun clause

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
quello quella
what is being indicated

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
quella quello
that thing
che
which

that is adv
cioè cioè a dire
in other words

that one pronoun
quello
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
ciò detto
even so

that ship has sailed phraseologicalUnit
hai perso il treno
that opportunity has passed

that's all phraseologicalUnit
tutto qui
that's all

that's it phraseologicalUnit
amen pace è tutto
There is nothing more to the issue
esattamente esatto proprio
Yes!, exactly!

that's that phraseologicalUnit
e buona notte al secchio punto e basta questo è
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter

thaw /θɔː/ n
fusione scongelamento
disgelo
a warmth of weather
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter

thaw /θɔː/ v
fondere scongelare
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid

the /ði/ /ðə/ /ˈðiː/ article
il i la le
article
il
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class
with a superlative
used as an alternative to a possessive pronoun before body parts
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention
i
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
la mela non cade lontano dall'albero
a child is similar to its parents

the bee's knees n
il meglio del meglio
something excellent, outstanding

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
il conto, per favore
the bill, please

the cowl does not make the monk proverb
l’abito non fa il monaco
superficial trappings

the customer is always right proverb
il cliente ha sempre ragione
proverb

the die is cast phraseologicalUnit
il dado è tratto
the future is determined

the early bird gets the worm proverb
chi primo arriva meglio alloggia il mattino ha l'oro in bocca chi dorme non piglia pesci
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success

the end justifies the means proverb
il fine giustifica i mezzi
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary

the fox may grow grey but never good proverb
il lupo perde il pelo ma non il vizio
one cannot change one's own nature

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
cazzo
vulgar: intensifier used after interrogative pronouns

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
l'erba del vicino è sempre più verde
the others' circumstances seem more desirable

the hell adv
che cazzo col cazzo
expletive used for emphasis after an interrogative term

the icing on the cake n
la ciliegina sulla torta
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

the lady doth protest too much phraseologicalUnit
la signora si opponga un po' troppo
because someone is insisting too much about something, the opposite must be true

the line is busy phraseologicalUnit
la linea è occupata
the line is busy

the more the merrier proverb
più siamo meglio è
it is more fun with more people

the night is young phraseologicalUnit
la notte è giovane
it's not very late

the one n
il prescelto la prescelta quella scelta quello scelto
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One

the other way round adv
al contrario all'incontrario all'inverso all'opposto viceversa
same but with mentioned things reversed

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
la penna ferisce più della spada ne uccide più la penna della spada
more power can achieved writing than fighting

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
il resto è storia
used to indicate that one does not need to continue a story

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
di buone intenzioni è lastricata la via per l'inferno di buone intenzioni è lastricato l'inferno la strada per l'inferno è lastricata di buone intenzioni
well-intended acts can lead to disasters

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
il calzolaio ha le scarpe rotte il figlio del calzolaio va in giro con le scarpe rotte il sarto va con i calzoni strappati in casa del ciabattino le scarpe sono sfondate
one often neglects those closest to oneself

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
lo spirito è pronto, ma la carne è stanca
achieving something is made impossible by frailty

the straw that broke the camel's back n
la goccia che fa traboccare il vaso goccia che fa traboccare il vaso
small additional burden which causes failure

the terrorists will have won phraseologicalUnit
hanno vinto i terroristi

the whole while n
sempre
always

the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature proverb
il lupo perde il pelo ma non il vizio
one cannot change one's own nature

theanine n
teanina
amino acid

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiːə.tə/ /ˈθjutɚ/ n
teatro
place or building

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
teatrale plateale
fake and exaggerated

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
te ti
Objective case of 'thou'

theft /θɛft/ n
furto
act of stealing property

their /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ determiner
loro i loro il loro la loro le loro
belonging to them (plural)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ pronoun
i loro il loro la loro le loro
that which belongs to them

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
a loro gli le li loro

thematic /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
tematico
relating to, or having a theme or a topic
linguistics

thematically adv
tematicamente
in a thematic manner

theme /θiːm/ n
tema
computing: collection of color schemes, sounds, artwork etc.
subject of a talk or an artistic piece

theme song n
intro sigla sigla musicale
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
essi stessi

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
allora
at that time
in that case
allo stesso tempo
at the same time; on the other hand
poi quindi
soon afterward
next in order

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ n
allora
that time

theobromine n
teobromina
alkaloid

theocentric /θiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
teocentrico
having God as main focus

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsɪ/ n
teocrazia
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
teodicea
justification of a deity

theodolite n
teodolite
instrument

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
teogonia
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods

theologian /θi.əˈloʊdʒən/ n
teologo teologa
one who studies theology

theological adj
teologico teologica
of or relating to theology

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
teologia
study of God, or a god, or gods

theonym n
teonimo
name of a god

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
teofania
a visible manifestation of a deity

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
tiorba chitarrone
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ n
teorema
proved mathematical statement
mathematical statement that is expected to be true

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
teorico
of or relating to theory

theoretical physics n
fisica teorica
description of natural phenomena

theoretically adv
teoricamente in linea teorica
in theory

theoretician n
teorico teorizzatore
expert in the theory of a science or art

theorisation n
teorizzazione
something theorized

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ n
teorico
someone who constructs theories

theorize v
teorizzare
formulate theories

theory /ˈθiːəɹi/ /ˈθɪəɹi/ n
teoria
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena
a field of study in mathematics
an unproven conjecture
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
teosofico
of, or relating to theosophy

theosophy [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
teosofia
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj
terapèutico
of, or relating to therapy

therapist n
terapista terapeuta
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
terapia
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ adv
là lì ivi
in or at that place
ci vi
to or into that place; thither

there are phraseologicalUnit
ci sono

there are none so blind as those who will not see proverb
non c'è peggior sordo di chi non vuol sentire

there are plenty of fish in the sea proverb
morto un papa se ne fa un'altro
there are more opportunities available

there be v
esserci
to exist

there is v
c'è ci sono
third-person singular simple present indicative form of there be

there is an exception to every rule proverb
ogni regola ha la sua eccezione.
every rule has an exception

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
niente di nuovo sotto il sole
there is nothing new

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
c'è stato un incidente
there's been an accident

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip proverb
tra il dire e il fare c'è di mezzo il mare
in any situation something can always go wrong

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
c'è più di un modo di scuoiare un gatto
a problem generally has more than one solution

there's no place like home proverb
dove si nasce, ogni erba pasce
one feels most comfortable at home

there's no such thing as a free lunch proverb
i soldi non crescono sugli alberi
nothing is free; everything has a price

thereabout adv
nei dintorni nei pressi nelle vicinanze
near that place, time, or date

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
in tal modo
by that

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/ adv
dunque per questo quindi
dunque perciò
consequently; by consequence
perciò pertanto dunque quindi
for that or this reason; for that

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
qui casca l'asino

theremin /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
theremin
electronic musical instrument

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
ne
of this, that or it

therio- /ˈθɪəɹɪə(ʊ)/ prefix
terio-
Forming compound words having the sense of "wild animal"

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
termico
caused, brought about by heat
pertaining to heat or temperature

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ n
corrente ascensionale
column of rising air

thermalism n
termalismo
therapeutic use of hot-water springs

thermalization n
termalizzazione
The process of reaching thermal equilibrium

thermic /ˈθɜː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
termico
related to heat

thermionic adj
termoionico
concerning the emission of electrons from a heated electrode

thermo- /θɝmoʊ-/ prefix
termo-
heat

thermoballistic adj
termobalistico

thermochemical adj
termochimico
pertaining to thermochemistry

thermochemistry n
termochimica
the study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions

thermochromatic adj
termocromatico

thermocoagulation n
termocoagulazione
coagulation by means of heat

thermocouple n
termocoppia
a transducer consisting of two different metals welded together at each end

thermodesorber n
termodesorbitore

thermodesorption n
termodesorbimento

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
termodinamico
relating to the conversion of heat
relating to thermodynamics

thermodynamic equilibrium n
equilibrio termodinamico
state of equal temperature

thermoelectric adj
termoelettrico
of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity

thermoelectricity n
termoelettricità
physics: direct conversion of heat into electricity

thermologist /θə(ɹ)ˈmɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
termogista
one who practices thermology

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
termometro
apparatus used to measure temperature

thermonuclear adj
termonucleare
of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures

thermophile n
termofilo
organism that lives and thrives at relative high temperatures

thermoregulation n
termoregolazione
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism

thermos n
termos
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
termosfera
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thermostatistics n
termostatistica
application of statistical methods to thermodynamics

thermotropism n
termotropismo
thermotropic movement of a plant or plant part

thermovoltaic adj
termovoltaico
thermoelectric

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
dizionario dei sinonimi tesoro
book of synonyms

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
questi
plural of this

these days adv
oggidì
currently

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ n
tesi tema
statement supported by arguments
tesi
written essay submitted for a university degree

thetic adj
tetico
dogmatic
pertaining to a thesis

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
si
one, people, some people
loro essi
third-person plural pronoun

thiazidic adj
tiazidico
of or pertaining to a thiazide

thiazole n
tiazolo
class of unsaturated heterocyclic compounds

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
pesante spesso
heavy in build
spesso
relatively great in extent from one surface to another

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ n
folto
most active or intense part of something

thick as thieves adj
culo e camicia pappa e ciccia
intimate, close-knit

thick-billed murre n
uria di Brunnich
Uria lomvia

thickening n
addensante
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce
ispessimento
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous

thicket n
macchia boscaglia ammasso boschetto fratta roveto
copse

thickness n
spessore grossezza
property of being thick in dimension

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ n
ladro ladra borsaiolo borseggiatore ladruncolo malandrino
one who carries out theft

thieve /θiːv/ v
rubare
commit theft

thigh /θaɪ/ n
coscia
upper leg

thighbone n
femore
femur

thimble /ˈθɪmbəl/ n
ditale
a protective cap for the finger
redancia
rings used in a ship's rigging

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
sottile magro
sottile magro consunto emaciato
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt
sottile fine
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
sottile
very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions
of low viscosity or low specific gravity

thin-skinned adj
permaloso
overly sensitive to criticism

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
tuo tua tue tuoi
possessive determiner

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
i tuoi il tuo la tua le tue
possessive pronoun

thing /θɪŋ/ n
coso
penis
cosa
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept

thing-in-itself n
cosa in sé
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

thingamajig n
coso
something that one does not know the name of

thingamajigger n
coso
something that one does not know the name of

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
coso qualcosa
a thing

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
pensare credere ritenere
be of the opinion that
pensare riflettere rimuginare
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
considerare trovare
consider, judge, regard something as
pensare credere supporre
guess, reckon
considerare reputare ritenere
to conceive of something or someone
pensare cogitare ponderare
to ponder, to go over in one's head

think up v
ideare inventare
create in one's mind; invent

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
pensatore
intellectual
one who spends time thinking

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ n
pensatoio
metaphorical piece of headgear supposedly worn while one is thinking about how to solve a problem

thioacid n
tioacido
acid formally derived from an oxyacid

thioaldehyde n
tioaldeide
analogue of aldehyde

thiocyanate n
tiocianato
salt of ester of thiocyanic acid

thioether n
tioetere
analogue of an ether in which the oxygen has been replaced by sulfur

thiolic adj
tiolico
of or pertaining to a thiol

thiophene n
tiofene
aromatic heterocyclic compound

thiosulfate n
tiosolfato
salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
terzo terza
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
terza
interval
terzo
one of three equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the third position

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ v
atterzare
divide into three parts

third baseman n
terza base
baseball: defensive player near third base

third person n
terza persona
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement

third rail n
rotaia elettrificata
the electrified rail that runs beside or between train tracks to power electric trains

third time's a charm proverb
la terza volta è quella buona

third wheel n
ultima ruota del carro
person or thing that serves no useful purpose
terzo incomodo
unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date

third-person plural n
terza persona plurale

third-person singular n
terza persona singolare

third-world adj
terzomondista

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
sete
dryness
sete avidità
figuratively

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
avere sete
to be thirsty

thirsty /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ adj
assetato
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ(t).tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝ(t)ˈtin/ numeral
tredici
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
tredicesimo
ordinal form of thirteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ n
tredicesimo
one of thirteen equal parts of a whole
tredicesimo tredicesima
something in the thirteenth position

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
trentesimo trentesima
the ordinal form of the number thirty

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ n
trentesimo trentesima
one of thirty equal parts of a whole
trentesima trentesimo
the person or thing in the thirtieth position

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ numeral
trenta
cardinal number

thirty-eight numeral
trentotto
38

thirty-fifth adj
trentacinquesimo
35th

thirty-fifth n
trentacinquesimo
35th part

thirty-five numeral
trentacinque
35

thirty-four numeral
trentaquattro
34

thirty-nine numeral
trentanove
39

thirty-one numeral
trentuno
31

thirty-seven numeral
trentasette
37

thirty-six numeral
trentasei
36

thirty-three n
trentatré giri
phonograph record

thirty-three numeral
trentatrè trentatré
33

thirty-two numeral
trentadue
32

this /ðɪs/ determiner
questo questa sta sto
the (thing) here

this /ðɪs/ pronoun
questo questa
The thing, item, etc. being indicated

this evening adv
stasera
during the evening of today

this morning /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
stamani stamattina
during the morning of today

this one pronoun
questo
a specified object

this way n
da questa parte per di qua
to indicate direction

this year adv
quest'anno uguanno
during the current year

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
cardo
plant

thixotropy n
tissotropia

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ n
scalmo
pin for oars

thong /θɒŋ/ n
ciabatta infradito
footwear
cinghia correggia laccio
leather strip

thoracic adj
toracico
of the thorax

thoracic vertebra n
vertebra toracica vertebra dorsale
any vertebrae in the chest region

thoraco- prefix
toraco-
thorax

thoracodorsal adj
toracodorsale
relating to the thorax and back

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ n
torace petto
region of the mammalian body

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ n
torio
chemical element

thorn /θɔɹn/ /θɔːn/ n
spina aculeo
sharp protective spine of a plant

thorn in someone's side n
spina nel fianco
thorn in someone's side

thorny /ˈθɔɹni/ /ˈθɔːni/ adj
spinoso
having thorns
troublesome

thorough /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
minuzioso accurato dettagliato
detailed
completo totale
utter; complete; absolute

thoroughly /θɜːɹ.ə.lɪ/ /θʌ.ɹə.liː/ adv
assolutamente completamente totalmente
in a thorough or complete manner

thorp n
villaggio
a hamlet, a village

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
quegli quei quelle
plural of that

those who can't use their head must use their back proverb
chi non ha testa abbia gambe

thou /ðaʊ/ pronoun
tu
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ /θaʊ/ v
dare del tu
to address (a person) using the pronoun thou

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
ad ogni modo comunque in ogni caso nonostante
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
anche se
although

thought /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
idea pensiero
form created in the mind
pensiero
process

thought experiment n
esperimento mentale
attempt to solve a problem using human imagination

thought police n
psicopolizia
a group that aims to control what other people think

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
premuroso
demonstrating kindness or consideration
meditabondo pensieroso pensoso cogitabondo
demonstrating thought or careful consideration

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ numeral
mille
cardinal number 1000

thousand one numeral
mille uno
one thousand plus one
mille uno millunesimo
thousand-first

thousandfold /ˈθaʊzəndfəʊld/ adj
millecupla millecuplo
Repeated a thousand times

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ adj
millesimo
ordinal form of 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ n
millesimo
one of a thousand equal parts of a whole
millesimo millesima
the person or thing in the thousandth position

thrall /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
essere schiavo
one who is enslaved

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
bastonare picchiare infierire percuotere sferzare
to beat mercilessly
annientare sconfiggere travolgere
to defeat utterly

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
filo filo conduttore
forum
(Internet): a series of messages
filo refe
long, thin and flexible form of material

threat /θɹɛt/ n
minaccia
expression of intent to injure or punish another
indication of imminent danger
person regarded as a danger

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
minacciare
to make a threat against someone; to use threats
to menace, or be dangerous
to portend, or give a warning

threateningly adv
minacciosamente
In a threatening manner

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ n
tre
digit/figure 3

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ numeral
tre
cardinal number 3

three fourths numeral
tre quarti
3/4

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
trecento
cardinal number 300

three of a kind n
tris
hand with three cards of the same rank

three quarters numeral
tre quarti
3/4

three thousand numeral
tremila
3,000

three-piece suit n
completo
suit consisting of matching jacket, trousers}} and waistcoat

three-pronged adj
triforcuto
having three prongs

three-quarter n
trequarti

three-quarter back n
trequarti
rugby position

threefold adj
triplo
three times as great
triple

threefold adv
tripletta
by a factor of three

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
trio
a group of three people

threonine n
treonina
an essential amino acid

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
trebbiare
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθrɛʃə(r)/ n
trebbiatrice
farm machine

thresher shark n
squalo volpe
any of three species of sharks

threshing n
trebbiatura
process

threshing floor n
aia
floor of a threshing house

threshold /ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ n
soglia
bottom-most part of a doorway
point at which an action is triggered
entrata soglia di casa uscio
entrance

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tre volte
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
parsimonia economia frugalità risparmio
characteristic of using a minimum of something

thriftiness n
parsimonia
the property of being thrifty

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
economico
parsimonioso
given to, or evincing, thrift

thriller /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
thriller
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
prosperare
to increase in bulk or stature
prosperare fiorire
to prosper by industry

thriving /θɹaɪvɪŋ/ adj
fiorente florido prospero rigoglioso
flourishing

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
gola
front part of the neck
gullet or windpipe

throb /θɹɒb/ n
battito palpito pulsazione
beating, vibration or palpitation

throb /θɹɒb/ v
battere picchiare
to pound or beat rapidly or violently
pulsare
to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm

thrombocytopenia n
piastrinopenia
abnormally low platelet count

thromboembolic adj
tromboembolico
of or pertaining to a thromboembolism

thrombogenesis n
trombogenesi
the formation of clots

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
trombosi
formation of thrombi, causing obstruction of circulation

thrombus n
trombosi
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
trono
ornate seat
third highest order of angel
lavatory or toilet

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
folla calca stuolo turba masnada orda
group of people

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ n
manetta pedale
the lever or pedal that controls this valve
acceleratore farfalla valvola a farfalla
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ v
rallentare
to cut back speed
soffocare
to strangle someone

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ /θɹʌf/ n
attraverso
From one side to the other

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
attraverso
from one side of an opening to the other

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] preposition
dappertutto in ogni parte
in every part of; all through

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ v
lanciare gettare tirare
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air

throw away v
buttare via
discard or dispose of

throw in the towel v
gettare la spugna gettare le armi
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up

throw out /ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/ /ˌθɹəʊ ˈaʊt/ v
buttare via gettare via scartare
discard
buttare fuori
dismiss or expel someone from duty or attending

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbæθwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə ˈbɑːθwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
buttare il bambino con l'acqua sporca
(idiomatic) to discard something valuable

throw-away adj
monouso usa e getta
designed to be thrown away

thrum /θɹʌm/ n
filaccia
short piece of yarn

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
tordo
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae
candida candidosi

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
stoccata
an attack with a sword
spinta
force due to propulsion

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
tonfo
the sound of a dull impact

thug /θʌɡ/ n
delinquente teppista
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
tulio
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
pollice dito grosso
digit

thumb one's nose v
fare marameo
to place a thumb upon the tip of the nose in a gesture of disrespect

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ n
anteprima miniatura
small picture

thumbscrew n
schiaccia pollici
torture instrument

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
puntina
nail-like tack

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ n
fragore frastuono
deep, rumbling noise
tuono
sound caused by lightning
boato rombo schianto
sound resembling thunder

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
tuonare
to make a noise like thunder

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
uccello del tuono
mythological bird

thunderbolt n
folgore fulmine lampo saetta
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thunderous /ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
tonante tonitruante
very loud; suggestive of thunder

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ /ˈθʌn.ə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
temporale
storm with thunder and lightning

thurifer n
turiferario
acolyte who carries a thurible

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
dunque perciò pertanto quindi
as a result
così
in this way or manner

thus and so adj
così e così in quel modo in quella maniera in questa maniera in questo modo
in such a way

thus and so n
tal dei tali
generic thing

thus far adv
fino ad ora finora
so far

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
arcaccia
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
sventare
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
tuo
possessive determiner

thylakoid n
tilacoide
membrane within plant chloroplasts

thyme /taɪm/ n
timo
plant of the genus Thymus

thymine /ˈθaɪmɪn/ n
timina

thymosin n
timosina

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
timo
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyroid /ˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
tiroide
referring to the gland situated in the neck

thyroxine n
tiroxina
the hormone

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ n
tirso
staff

thysanuran n
tisanuro
species of order Thysanura

tiara /tiˈɑːɹə/ n
tiara
papal crown

tibial /ˈtɪbi.əl/ adj
tibiale
Of or pertaining to a tibia

tic-tac-toe n
tris filetto
game

tick /tɪk/ n
zecca
arachnid
segno di spunta
checkmark

tick tock interjection
tic tac tictac
sound of a ticking clock

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
biglietto contravvenzione multa
biglietto
pass for transportation
admission to entertainment

ticket inspector n
bigliettaio
person who checks passengers have a valid ticket

ticket office n
biglietteria
an office where tickets may be purchased

ticket stamping machine n
obliteratrice validatrice
ticket validating machine

ticketing n
bigliettazione
issuing or selling of tickets

ticking /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ n
traliccio vergatino
a strong cotton or linen fabric

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
solleticare titillare
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adj
solleticoso
sensitive or susceptible to tickling

tidal island n
isola tidale
piece of land that is connected to the mainland at low tide but separated at high tide

tidal locking n
rotazione sincrona

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
marea
figurative: sudden, powerful surge
onda di marea onda anomala
large and sudden rise and fall in the tide
maremoto onda anomala tsunami
tsunami

tidbit n
bocconcino leccornia
a tasty morsel of food

tiddlywinks n
giuoco della pulce
game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup

tide /taɪd/ /taːd/ n
marea
periodic change of sea level

tidiness n
compostezza
the quality of being tidy

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ n
notizie novità
news, new information

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adj
ordinato
arranged neatly

tie /taɪ/ n
legame vincolo
strong connection between people
pareggio
tie score

tie /taɪ/ v
legare ammagliare magliare
to attach or fasten with string

tier /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/ n
ripiano strato
layer or rank

tiercel n
terzuolo terzolo
male hawk or falcon, used in falconry

tiff /tɪf/ n
baruffa litigata litigio
petty quarrel

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ n
tigre
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger cub n
tigrotto
young tiger

tiger shark n
squalo tigre
Galeocerdo cuvier

tiger's eye n
occhio di tigre
chatoyant gemstone

tight /taɪt/ adj
teso stretto aderente
pushed/pulled together
tesa teso tirato
under high tension
nitido
well-rehearsed and accurate

tight /taɪt/ adv
stretto
firmly

tight-knit adj
affiatato
tightly knit

tight-lipped adj
nulladicente reticente
unwilling to divulge information

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ v
stringere
to make tighter

tighten the purse strings v
stringere i cordoni della borsa tirare la cinghia
to decrease or cause to decrease spending

tightly /ˈtaɪtli/ adv
strettamente
in a tight manner

tightness n
strettezza
the quality of being tight

tightrope walker n
funambolo
acrobat who practices tightrope walking

tights /taɪts/ n
calzamaglia
dancer's garment
collant
women's garment

tigress n
femmina della tigre tigre femmina
female tiger

tilapia /təˈlɑːpiə/ /tɪˈlɑːpiə/ n
tilapia
any fish of the genus Tilapia

tilde /ˈtɪldə/ n
tilde
diacritical mark
character
key

tile /taɪl/ n
mattonella piastrella tegola coppo
mostly rectangular shaped sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces

tile /taɪl/ v
piastrellare
to cover with tiles

tiled adj
piastrella
covered with tiles

till /tɪl/ conjunction
fino a fino a che
until

till /tɪl/ n
comparto contanti
box within a cash register
registratore di cassa
cash register
incasso
contents of a cash register
materiale alluvionale
glacial drift
letame stallatico
manure used as fertilizer

till /tɪl/ preposition
finattantochè finchè fino a che fintanto fintantochè
Until

till /tɪl/ v
arare dissodare
to work or cultivate

till death do us part adv
finché morte non ci separi
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment

tillable adj
arativo dissodabile lavorativo
able to be tilled

tillage /ˈtɪlɪdʒ/ n
coltivazione
cultivation of arable land

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
aratro
machine
aratore
person

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ v
accestire
put forth new shoots

tilt /tɪlt/ n
inclinazione pendenza
inclination of part of the body

tilt /tɪlt/ v
inclinare pendere piegare
to slope or incline (something); to slant

timbale n
timballo
mould

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] n
legno
trees considered as a source of wood
legname
wood that has been cut ready for construction

timbre /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/ n
timbro
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

timbric adj
timbrico
timbric

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ n
tempo
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
measurement of a quantity of time
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
particular moment or hour
youth or young adulthood
volta
instance or occurrence
ratio of comparison
pena
slang: serving of a prison sentence
ora tempo
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ v
fissare programmare
to choose the time for

time after time adv
ancora ed ancora di volta in volta ripetutamente
again and again

time bomb n
bomba a orologeria bomba a tempo
bomb with a timeout mechanism
a situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time

time capsule n
capsula del tempo
sealed container

time flies phraseologicalUnit
il tempo fugge
time seems to pass quickly

time flies when you're having fun proverb
il tempo vola quando ci si diverte
equal proverbs

time frame n
lasso di tempo
period of time

time heals all wounds proverb
il tempo guarisce ogni ferita
negative feelings eventually fade away

time is money proverb
il tempo è denaro
time is money

time of departure n
ora di partenza
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to depart

time series n
serie storica
set of data points representing values of a variable at different times

time travel n
viaggio nel tempo
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future

time trial n
cronometro
race in cycling

time tunnel n
tunnel temporale
passageway enabling time travel

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
chi vivrà vedrà il tempo lo dirà
results of an action cannot be known beforehand

time zone n
fuso orario
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used

time-lapse adj
time-lapse fotografia time-lapse
photographic technique

timeless adj
senza tempo
eternal

timeliness n
tempestività
the state of being timely

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ n
temporizzatore
device

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
per
multiplied by

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ n
orario
a structured schedule of events

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ adj
timido impaurito pavido
lacking in courage or confidence

timidly adv
timidamente
in a timid manner

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n
calcolo del tempo cronologia cronometria metrologia registrazione tempistica
instance of recording the time
messa a punto messa in fase regolazione sincronizzazione
synchronization of the spark plugs
andamento cadenza passo ritmo
the regulation of the pace
tempismo tempistica
time when something happens

timocracy n
timocrazia
form of government

timolol n
timololo
kind of beta-adrenergic receptor blocker

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ adj
timido
fearful, timid

timothy n
fleo fleolo
type of grass

timpani /ˈtɪmpəni/ n
timpani
kettledrums

timpanist n
timpanista
someone who plays the timpani

tin /tɪn/ adj
di stagno
made of tin

tin /tɪn/ n
lattina barattolo
airtight container
stagno
element
gamella
metal pan

tin can n
barattolo lattina
container

tinamou n
tinamo
bird of the family Tinamidae

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k).tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋk.tʃɚ/ n
alcolato
alcoholic extract used as medicine

tinder /ˈtɪndə/ /ˈtɪndəɹ/ n
esca
dry sticks etc.

tine /taɪn/ n
ramificazione corna cervidi
on antler
dente punta rebbio
prong

tinge /tɪn(d)ʒ/ n
sfumatura
degree of vividness of a colour

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ n
solletico
prickling sensation

tingle /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ v
formicolare
to have a prickling or mildly stinging sensation

tingling n
solletico
a tingling sensation

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /tɪŋkɚ/ n
calderaio lattoniere stagnino
itinerant tinsmith
zingaro
member of the travelling community
mischievous person

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /tɪŋkɚ/ v
arrabattarsi
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it

tinnitus /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
acufene
perception of nonexistent noise

tinsel /ˈtɪn.səl/ n
orpello
thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration

tinsmith n
lattoniere
a person who makes or repairs things with tin

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
minuscolo piccino microscopico minuto piccolo
very small

tip /tɪp/ n
punta estremità
extreme end of something
discarica
area or place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap
mancia
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation
dritta
piece of advice
piece of private information

tip /tɪp/ v
sversare
to pour from a container
dare la mancia lasciare la mancia
give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided
dare una dritta
inform of a potential clue

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ n
punta dell'iceberg
small indication of a larger possibility

tipcat n
lippa
game in which a wooden piece is struck with a stick
wooden piece used in tipcat

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
brillo allegretto allegro alticcia alticcio brilla
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ n
punta dei piedi
tips of one's toes

tiptop n
di prim'ordine
very topmost point

tirade /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ n
invettiva
long, angry or violent speech

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
tiramisù
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ v
stancarsi
to become bored
stancare
to bore
to become sleepy
affaticare stancare
to make sleepy

tired /taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/ adj
stanco affaticato distrutto esausto fatto stracco
in need of rest or sleep

tiredness n
sfinitezza
state of being tired

tireless adj
instancabile
indefatigable

tiresome adj
fastidiosa fastidioso noiosa noioso
causing fatigue or boredom

tiresomeness n
fastidiosaggine fastidiosità importunità stucchevolezza
the state or quality of being tiresome; wearisomeness; tediousness

tiring adj
faticoso faticosa
that tires or tire

tissue /ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/ n
tessuto
aggregation of cells
woven fabric

tissue paper n
carta velina
thin, translucent paper

tit /tɪt/ n
poppa tetta mammella seno zinna zizza
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast
tetta
a mammary gland, teat

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ n
pan per focaccia
act of returning exactly what one gets

tit fuck n
spagnola
stimulation of a penis by breasts

titanic /taɪˈtæn.ɪk/ adj
titanico
titanic

titanite n
titanite
mixed calcium and titanium neosilicate

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
titanio
chemical element

tithe /taɪð/ n
decima
tax paid to the Church

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ adj
rosso tiziano tizianesco tiziano
of a bright auburn colour

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ n
rosso tiziano
bright auburn colour

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ n
titolo
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
certificate of ownership

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ v
intitolare
the act of assigning a title

title page n
frontespizio
page in a book

titled adj
nobile titolato

titrant n
titolante
reagent of known concentration and volume

titrate /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
titolare
to ascertain the concentration of a solution

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
titolazione
determination of concentration, by addition of reagent until completion of reaction

tits and ass n
tette e culi
entertainment involving scantily clad women

tittle /ˈtɪt.əl/ n
punto
a small amount
puntino
dot on i and j

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ n
tmesi
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] particle
-are -arre -ere -ire -orre -urre
infinitive-marker
da per
particle used to create phrasal verbs

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] preposition
a in per
in the direction of, and arriving at
a
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship
used to indicate the indirect object
time: preceding
used to indicated exponentiation
per
used to indicate purpose
a per
used to indicate ratios

to all intents and purposes
a tutti gli effetti
for every functional purpose

to and fro adv
avanti e indietro
back and forth

to arms
all'arme!
to arms

to date
ad oggi finora
until now

to each his own proverb
a ciascuno il suo a ognuno il suo
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences

to err is human proverb
errare è umano
Everybody makes mistakes

to one's knowledge
per quanto mi è dato sapere per quanto ne sappia
to one's knowledge

to say the least adv
a dir poco
suggesting understatement

to the letter adv
alla lettera
idiomatic for “literally”, following the rules as they're written

to the max
a palla
to the maximum possible degree or extent

to thine own self be true proverb
sii sincero con te stesso
proverb

to wit adv
cioè
namely, specifically

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
rospo
amphibian similar to a frog

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ n
fungo velenoso
an inedible or poisonous mushroom

toady n
adulatore leccaculo lecchino ruffiano sicofante
sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ n
brindisi
salutation
toast pane tostato
toasted bread

toasted adj
tostato

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
tostapane
device for toasting bread

tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ n
tabacco
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant
any plant of the genus Nicotiana

tobacco pipe n
pipa
smoking tool

tobacconist n
tabaccaia tabaccaio
person who sells tobacco

tobacconist's n
tabaccheria
shop that sells tobacco products

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
toccata
musical piece

today /təˈdeɪ/ adv
oggi attualmente oggigiorno
nowadays
oggi
on the current day

today /təˈdeɪ/ n
oggi
today (noun)

today's adj
odierno

toddle v
trotterellare
walk unsteadily

toddler n
bambino bambina piccola piccolo trotterellino trottolino
young human child

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
dito del piede dito dito della zampa
any equivalent part in an animal
dito del piede dito
each of the five digits on the end of the foot
punta
part of a shoe or sock covering the toe

toe ring n
anello per alluce
toe ring

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
unghia del piede
the plate covering the end of a toe

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
caramella mou
uncountable: type of confectionery

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
tofu
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk

toga /ˈtoʊɡə/ /ˈtəʊɡə/ n
toga
loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome
loose wrap gown

togate /ˈtəʊɡeɪt/ adj
togato
clad in a toga

together /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
insieme assieme
insieme
at the same time, in the same place

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ n
cavicchio coccinello
pin, short rod or similar securing a loop in a rope or chain

toggle switch n
commutatore
interruttore interruttore basculante
switch actuated by a lever

toil /tɔɪl/ n
fatica lavoro
labor, work
baruffa disputa diverbio litigio tenzone
trouble, strife

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ n
toeletta toilette toletta
dressing room
personal grooming
cesso WC tazza vaso vaso sanitario water
fixture used for urination and defecation
cesso schifezza
place resembling a filthy toilet
WC water bagno gabinetto toilette ritirata
room used for urination and defecation

toilet bowl n
water tazza
receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans

toilet paper n
carta igienica
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination

toilet roll n
rotolo di carta igienica
roll of toilet paper

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
gettone
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money
segno simbolo
something serving as an expression of something else

tolerance /ˈtɒləɹəns/ n
tolleranza
ability to tolerate
ability to endure pain or hardship

tolerate /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tollerare
to allow without interference

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ n
pedaggio dazio
fee for using roads and bridges

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ v
suonare
to make the noise of a bell

toll booth n
casello
a booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected

toll-free adj
numero verde
of phone call: without additional toll

tollbar n
casello

tollgate n
barriera pedaggio

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
toluene toluolo
liquid hydrocarbon

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
gatto
male cat
maschio
male of other animals

tomato /toʊˈmɑː.toʊ/ /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.toʊ/ [tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ] n
pomodoro
fruit
tomato plant

tomato juice n
sugo di pomodoro
juice made from tomatoes

tomb /tuːm/ n
tomba
small building or vault for the remains of the dead

tombak n
darabouka
type of goblet drum
similoro tombacco
brass with zinc content below 28%

tomboy /ˈtɑmbɔɪ/ /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/ n
maschiaccio
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone n
lapide pietra tombale
stone on grave

tomentum n
tomento
matted woolly down on the surface of a plant

tomo- prefix
tomo-
sections; cutting

tomography n
tomografia
imaging by sections or sectioning

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
domani
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ n
domani
the day after the present day

tomorrow is another day /təˈmɑɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðɚ deɪ/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðə(ɹ) deɪ/ proverb
domani è un altro giorno
a phrase indicating that tomorrow will bring new opportunities

tomorrow night adv
domani sera
during the night of the day after

ton /tɔ̃/ /tʌn/ n
tonnellata
unit of weight
register ton

tondo /ˈtɒndoʊ/ n
tondo
a round work of art

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
tono
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note
interval of a major second
pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning

tone-deaf adj
che non ha orecchio
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

toneme n
tonema
phoneme

tong /tɒŋ/ n
molla pinza tenaglia
tool

tong /tɒŋ/ v
abbrancare afferrare aggranfiare attanagliare
to grab, manipulate or transport something using tongs
attanagliare pinzare
to use tongs

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
tenaglie pinzetta
an instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʌŋ/ n
linguetta lingua
flap in a shoe
lingua
organ

tongue and groove n
ad incastro maschio e femmina
joint, in flooring or panelling

tongue kiss n
bacio con la lingua
kiss with contact between tongues

tongue-twister n
scioglilingua
phrase which is difficult to say

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ n
tonica
first note of a scale

tonic water n
acqua tonica
carbonated beverage

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
stasera
during today's evening
stanotte
during today's nighttime

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ n
stanotte stasera
nighttime today

tonkatsu /tɑŋˈkætsu/ /tɒŋˈkatsuː/ n
tonkatsu
Japanese dish made from pork cutlet

tonkotsu /tɑŋˈkɑtsu/ /tɒŋˈkɒtsuː/ n
tonkotsu
Japanese broth made from pork marrow

tonne /tɒn/ /tʌn/ n
tonnellata
1000 kilograms

tonometric adj
tonometrico
of or pertaining to tonometry

tonometry n
tonometria
the measurement of tension or pressure

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ n
tonsilla
palatine tonsil

tonsillectomy n
tonsillectomia
surgical removal of tonsils

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
tonsillite
inflammation of the tonsils

tonsillolith n
tonsillolito
calculus

too /tu/ /tuː/ adv
anche pure
likewise
troppo
more than enough; as too much

too bad phraseologicalUnit
peccato
that's a pity

too many determiner
troppo
excessive

too many balls in the air n
troppa carne sul fuoco
too many tasks, responsibilities, or details to cope with or manage successfully

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
troppi galli nel pollaio
with too many people a task won't be done very well

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
troppo
excessively

tool /tuːl/ n
strumento
a software for developers
strumento utensile attrezzo
equipment used in a profession
strumento arnese utensile mezzo
mechanical device intended to make a task easier
arnese
penis
mezzo strumento
person or group used or controlled by another

tool post n
portautensili
clamp that attaches a tool holder to a machine tool

toolbar n
barra degli strumenti toolbar
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ n
toolkit
set of routines
cassetta degli attrezzi scatola degli attrezzi
storage case for tools

toot /tuːt/ n
scoreggia
a fart

tooth /tuːθ/ /tʊθ/ n
dente
biological tooth
saw tooth
gear tooth

tooth and nail adv
con le unghie e con i denti
viciously

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
mal di denti
ache in a tooth

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
spazzolino da denti
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothless adj
impotente inefficace
Being weak
sdentato
Having no teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ n
dentifricio
paste for cleaning the teeth

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ n
stuzzicadenti
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ adj
superiore
on the top

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ n
trottola
child’s spinning toy
top parte superiore
garment worn to cover the torso
attivo
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex
coperchio cappuccio
lid, cap, cover
coffa
top of a ship's mast
cima
uppermost part
sommità
uppermost part of a visual field

top hat n
cilindro cappello a cilindro
cylindrical hat

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ n
topazio
gem

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
tema argomento soggetto categoria
subject; theme

topical /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
topico
medicine: applied to a localized part of the body
arranged according to topic or theme
local to a particular place
medicine: applied to the surface
of current interest; contemporary

topmast n
alberetto albero di gabbia albero di trinchetto
mast below topgallant mast

topographer n
topografo topografa
A person who studies or records topography

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
topografia
the features themselves (the terrain)

topological adj
topologico
of or relating to topology

topological space n
spazio topologico
a set that has a topology
a set with its topology

topology /təˈpɑlədʒi/ /təˈpɒlədʒi/ n
topologia
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc.

toponym /ˈtɒpənɪm/ n
toponimo
place name

toponymic adj
toponimico

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
companatico
food on top

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
abbattere abbattersi
to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something
reclinare reclinarsi
to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so

topsy-turvy adj
sottosopra
backwards or upside down
disorderly, chaotic

topsy-turvy adv
bilo-balo sotto-sopra
backwards or upside down

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
fiaccola torcia
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
incendiare
set fire to

toreador n
torero
a bullfighter

toric /tɔːɹɪk/ adj
torico
pertaining to or shaped like a torus

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
tormento cruccio tarlo
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
tormentare torturare affliggere angustiare martoriare
to cause severe suffering

tornado /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
tornado tromba d'aria
violent windstorm

toroid n
toroide

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
torpedine siluro
fish
siluro torpedine
underwater weapon

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
silurare
to send a torpedo

torpedo boat n
torpediniera lanciatorpedini
warship designed to fire torpedoes

torpedo bomber n
aerosilurante
aircraft

torpedo tube n
lanciasiluri
tube through which torpedoes are launched

torque /tɔː(ɹ)k/ /tɔːk/ n
coppia
a rotational or twisting force

torr n
torr
unit of pressure

torrential /tɔˈɹɛnt.ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ adj
torrenziale
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torsion /ˈtɔː.ʃən/ n
torsione
the act of turning or twisting

torsional adj
torsionale
Of, pertaining to, or achieved using torsion

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
tronco torso busto
body excluding the head and limbs

tort /tɔ(ə)ɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
illecito civile
law: wrongful act causing injury

tortellini /ˌtɔɹtəˈlini/ n
tortellino
ring-shaped pasta

tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
tartaruga testuggine
land-dwelling reptile

tortuous /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃuəs/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃuːəs/ adj
contorto
twisted

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
torturare
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims

torturer n
aguzzino seviziatore tormentatore tormentatrice torturatore
one who tortures

torus /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
toro
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space
molding

tosh /tɒʃ/ n
castroneria
silly nonsense

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
lancio tiro
throw, a lob, of a ball
lancio moneta testa o croce
toss of a coin before a match

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
tirare fare testa o croce lanciare una moneta
to flip a coin
mescolare rigirare voltare
to stir or mix (a salad)
tirare un pallonetto
to throw with an initial upward direction

toss a coin v
lanciare una moneta
to flick a coin for making a decision

toss up v
tirare a sorte
to make a decision based on chance

tot /tɒt/ n
porzione tot
measure of spirits
bambino
small child

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ adj
totale intero
entire

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ n
totale
amount
somma
sum

total war n
guerra totale
warfare where all of a country's resources are employed

totalitarianism n
totalitarismo
system where state wields absolute control

totally /ˈtoʊt.(ə)l.i/ adv
totalmente completamente
In a total manner; completely

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
totem
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe

totipotency n
totipotenza
ability to produce differentiated cells on division

totipotent adj
totipotente
exhibiting totipotency

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
barcollare
move or stand unsteadily

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
tucano
Ramphastid

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
contatto tatto
tatto
sense of perception by physical contact

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
commuovere toccare
affect emotionally
toccare
make physical contact with

touch hole n
focone
small hole for ignition

touch screen n
schermo tattile
input/output device

touchdown /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/ n
touchdown
football score
atterraggio
landing

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
commossa commosso
moved

touchiness n
ombrosità permalosità spigolosità suscettibilità
the property of being touchy

touchstone n
pietra di paragone
standard of comparison or evaluation
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys

touchy /ˈtʌtʃi/ adj
facilmente irritabile permaloso suscettibile
easily offended; oversensitive

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
acknowledgement

tough /tʌf/ adj
coriaceo duro
difficult to chew
resistente duro
rugged or physically hardy

tough /tʌf/ n
bullo duro

tough cookie n
osso duro
person who can endure physical or mental hardship

tough nut to crack n
gatta da pelare
challenging problem to solve

toughness n
robustezza
state of being tough

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
tournée
journey through given list of places

tourer n
torpedo
motor car

tourism /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
turismo
the act of travelling or sightseeing
collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
turista
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist office n
ufficio turismo ufficio turistico
office which provides information for tourists

touristic adj
turistico
catering to tourists

touristy adj
turistico
catering to tourists

tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
torneo
(graph theory)
torneo giostra
(historical) series of battles
torneo gara
series of games

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ n
imbonitore strillone
someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
propagandare pubblicizzare sbandierare
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
rimorchio traino
something that is towed
capecchio
bundle of fibers

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
rimorchiare trainare
pull something using a line

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
carro attrezzi camion di rimorchio
motor vehicle for towing

toward /tɘ.ˈwoːd/ /tə.ˈwɔːd/ /tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/ preposition
per
for the purpose of
verso
in the direction of
in relation to
presso
located near

towel /taʊl/ n
asciugamano
cloth used for wiping

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
il fulmine la torre
Tarot card
torre
structure
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide

tower over v
innalzarsi torreggiare
to be considerably taller than

town /taʊn/ n
città
settlement

town council n
giunta comunale
governing body

town hall n
municipio
a building that houses the local government offices of a town

town square n
piazza
an open area in a town

town twinning n
gemellaggio
pairing of towns or cities

towpath n
alaggio alzaia
path alongside a canal or river

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
tossico tossica
having a harmful chemical nature

toxicology n
tossicologia
scientific study of poisons and poisoning

toxicopharmacological adj
tossicofarmacologico
pertaining to toxicopharmacology

toxicopharmacology n
tossicofarmacologia
pharmacology of toxic substances

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
tossina
a toxic or poisonous substance

toxocone n
toxocona

toxoplasmosis n
toxoplasmosi
disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii

toy /tɔɪ/ n
giocattolo balocco
something to play with

toy /tɔɪ/ v
baloccarsi giocare giocherellare trastullarsi
to play with
carezzare giocherellare
to ponder or consider

toy soldier n
soldatino
toy soldier

tra-la-la interjection
trallallero trallallà

trace /tɹeɪs/ n
orma
mark left as a sign of passage
portatirante portatirella reggitirante reggitirella
one of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whippletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn

trace element n
oligoelemento
chemical element in an organism’s diet

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
tracciabilità
ability to trace a process

trachea /tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪki.ə/ n
trachea
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

tracheal adj
tracheale
of or pertaining to the trachea

tracheitis n
tracheite
inflammation of the trachea

tracheo- prefix
tracheo-
relating to the trachea

tracheotomy n
tracheotomia
surgery to insert a tube into the neck

trachoma n
tracoma
infectious disease

track /tɹæk/ n
sentiero mulattiera pista battuta viottolo
beaten path
traccia
circular data storage unit on a side of magnetic or optical disk
sound stored on a record
tract or area, as of land
scia
course; way
passo
distance between two opposite wheels
impronta
entire lower surface of the foot
traccia scia tracciamento
mark left by something that has passed along
sentiero
mark or impression left by the foot
pista
path or course laid out for a race or exercise
binario
permanent way; the rails
solco
physical track on a record
discorso sessione
session talk

track /tɹæk/ v
rintracciare
to discover the location of person or an object
seguire
to follow the tracks of
monitorare
to monitor someone's or something's movement
tracciare
to observe the (measured) state of an object over time

track and field n
atletica leggera
group of athletic sports

track cycling n
ciclismo su pista
Cycling discipline

track down v
rintracciare scovare
to search, hunt

track stand n
surplace
bicycling technique

tracklist n
tracklist
a list of tracks appearing on an album

tracksuit n
tuta sportiva
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
apparato
a series of connected body organs

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
motrice
any piece of machinery that pulls something
truck (or lorry) for pulling a trailer
trattore
farm vehicle

tractor beam n
raggio traente
science fiction device

tractor driver n
trattorista
one who drives a tractor

tractrix n
trattrice
curve

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
commercio
buying and selling
mestiere
skilled practice of an occupation

trade deficit n
disavanzo commerciale
negative balance of trade

trade fair n
fiera campionaria salone
exhibition for a particular field

trade secret n
segreto commerciale
formula, practice, process, design

trade union n
sindacato
organization

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪdˑwɪnd/ n
aliseo
steady wind

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
marchio registrato
identification of a company's product

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ n
commerciante
one who earns a living by trading

trading card /ˈtɹeɪd.ɪŋ ˌkɑɹd/ n
figurina
collectible card featuring information of interest to purchasers

trading post n
base commerciale
place where trading of goods takes place

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
tradizione
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
tradizionale
of or pertaining to tradition

traditional Chinese medicine n
medicina tradizionale cinese
medical practices of Chinese culture

traditionalist n
tradizionalista
one who adheres to tradition

traditionalistic adj
tradizionalista tradizionalistico
pertaining to traditionalism

traduce /tɹəˈdjuːs/ /tɹəˈdus/ v
tradurre
to pass into another form of expression

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
traffico
exchange or flux of information, messages or data
commercial transportation or exchange of goods
tratta
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs
traffico viabilità
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air

traffic circle n
rotatoria
an intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island

traffic cone n
birillo
cone-shaped marker

traffic jam n
ingorgo ingorgo stradale
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow

traffic light n
semaforo
signalling device

traffic sign n
segnale stradale
traffic sign

tragedian n
tragediografo tragedo
actor who specializes in tragic roles

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
tragedia
drama or similar work
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury
genre of such works, and the art of producing them

tragic /ˈtɹædʒɪk/ adj
tragico
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragically adv
tragicamente
in a tragic manner

tragicomic adj
tragicomico
related to tragicomedy

tragus n
trago
small piece of thick cartilage of the external ear

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
strascico
footprints or signs of something/someone has passed previously
pista sentiero
route for travel over land
pista traccia
track followed by a hunter

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
strascicare trainare trascinare
drag behind
inseguire pedinare seguire
follow behind

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
roulotte caravan
furnished vehicle towed behind another, used as a dwelling when stationary
casamobile
prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not
anteprima trailer
preview of a film
rimorchio
vehicle towed behind another, used for carrying equipment
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan

train /tɹeɪn/ n
carovana treno
group of animals, vehicles, or people
treno
line of connected cars or carriages

train /tɹeɪn/ v
esercitarsi
to improve one's fitness
allenare
to practice an ability
istruire allenare
to teach a task

train of thought n
filo del ragionamento
flow of thinking

train-bearer n
caudatario
attendant who supports the train

trainee /tɹeɪ.ni/ n
tirocinante
someone being formally trained in a workplace

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
allenatore
person who trains another; coach

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
addestramento
allenamento
the activity of imparting and acquiring skills

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
caratteristica tratto
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ n
traditore traditrice
a betrayer
traditore banderuola giravolta voltagabbana proditore proditrice
one who violates allegiance and betrays one's country

tram /tɹam/ /tɹæm/ n
tram
passenger vehicle

trammel /ˈtræməl/ n
anello griglia piastra radiante riduzione
device to suspend cooking pots over a fire
rete
something that impedes activity, freedom, or progress

tramp /tɹæmp/ n
vagabondo barbone
homeless person
puttana sgualdrina
promiscuous woman

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ n
calpestio
the sound of heavy footsteps

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ v
offendere violare
(intransitive) to cause emotional injury as if by trampling
calpestare pestare
(transitive) to crush something by walking on it
(intransitive) to walk heavily and destructively
maltrattare offendere urtare
to treat someone harshly

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
trampolino elastico
gymnastic and recreational device

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
trance
genre of electronic dance music

trance music n
trance
Style of dance music

tranche /tɹæntʃ/ /tɹɑːnʃ/ v
tranche
finance

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
calmo pacifico quieto
calm; without motion or sound
tranquillo sereno calmo
free from emotional disturbance

tranquilizer n
ansiolitico
drug used to reduce anxiety or tension

tranquillity /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ n
tranquillità
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
the state of being tranquil
the absence of stress; serenity

trans- prefix
tras-
across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ n
transazione

transalpine adj
transalpino
on the other side of the Alps

transavantgarde n
transavanguardia

transceive /tɹænˈsiv/ v
ricetrasmettere transricevere
transmit and receive

transceiver n
ricetrasmettitore ricetrasmissione
combined radio transmitter and receiver

transcendental /ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/ adj
trascendentale
independent of experience

transclusion n
transclusione

transcriber n
trascrittore
person who transcribes

transcript /ˈtɹanskɹɪpt/ /ˈtɹænskɹɪpt/ n
trascritto
sequence of RNA produced by transcription

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
trascrizione
in genetics
in linguistics

transcriptional adj
trascrizionale
Of or pertaining to transcription

transdifferentiation n
transdifferenziazione
change of one type of differentiated cell into another

transdimensional adj
transdimensionale
all senses

transduce v
trasdurre
to convert energy

transelevator n
transelevatore

transfected adj
transfettato
Infected with nucleic acid

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ n
trasferimento
act
transfezione trasfezione
genetics
bonifico trasferimento bancario
instance

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ v
conferire passare trasferire
arrange for something to belong to or be controlled by somebody else
trasferirsi
to be or become transferred
decalcare ricalcare
to convey the impression of something from one surface to another
trasferire
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another

transferable /trænsˈfɝrəbl̩/ /trɑːnsˈfɜːrəbl̩/ adj
trasferibile cedibile trasmissibile
able to be transferred

transferase n
transferasi
enzyme which catalyses the transfer of a functional group

transferee n
cessionario

transference /tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
transfert
term used in psychology
transferenza
the act of conveying or transferring

transfermium adj
transfermico

transferrin n
transferrina
glycoprotein

transfinite induction n
induzione transfinita
extension of mathematical induction to well-ordered sets of transfinite cardinality

transfinite number n
numero transfinito
number larger than any finite number

transform /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔːm/ n
trasformata
in mathematics

transform /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔːm/ v
trasformare modificare
change greatly the appearance or form of
trasformare
change the nature, condition or function of
in electricity: subject to the action of a transformer
in mathematics: subject to a transformation
trasformarsi
undergo a transformation

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
trasformazione
act of transforming

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ n
trasformatore
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity

transformism n
trasformismo
the doctrine that living organisms have evolved from previously existing forms of living matter

transfusional adj
trasfusionale
of, pertaining to, or involving transfusion

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
transgender
a transgender person

transgenerational adj
transgenerazionale

transgenic /tɹɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
transgenico
genetically modified

transgress /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ v
trasgredire
to act in violation of some law

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
transumanza
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures

transhumanism n
transumanesimo transumanismo
philosophy favoring the use of science and technology

transient adj
transitorio
passing or disappearing with time; transitory

transistor n
radiolina
small portable radio

transistor radio n
radiolina
a small radio having transistors

transit /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
tacheometro teodolite
A surveying instrument
attraversamento transizione traversata
The act of passing over, across, or through something
movimento passaggio spostamento transito
The conveyance of people or goods from one place to another
passaggio transizione
The passage of a celestial body

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitivo
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects
set theory, of a relation on a set
making a transit or passage

translate /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹænzleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnzlæet/ v
riversare trasferire
to change from one medium to another
tradurre
to change text from one language to another

translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnsˈleɪʃən/ n
translazione traslazione
traduzione traslazione
act of translating between languages
traslazione
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation
traduzione
result of translating between languages
genetics: process for producing proteins

translation studies n
scienza della traduzione traduttologia
study of theory and practice of translating and interpreting

translationese n
traduttese
Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation

translator /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ n
traduttore traduttrice
someone who translates

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
traslitterare
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
traslitterazione
product of transliterating

translocation n
traslocazione
genetics: transfer of chromosomal segment

translogarithmic adj
translogaritmico
function which is trancendental and logarithmic

translucent /tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ adj
traslucido
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it

transmembrane adj
transmembrana
Traversing a cellular membrane

transmigrate v
trasmigrare
to migrate to another country

transmigration n
trasmigrazione
departure

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy n
encefalopatia spongiforma transmissibile
any fatal, degenerative disease transmitted by prions

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ n
trasmissione
passing of a communicable disease

transmittance n
trasmittanza
fraction of incident radiation

transmontane /ˌtɹænz.mɑnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹænz.mɒnˈteɪn/ adj
oltramontano
of or relating to the other side of the mountains

transom /ˈtɹænsəm/ n
arcaccia
nautical: transverse structural member

transonic adj
transonico
just above or below the speed of sound

transpacific adj
traspacifico

transpadane adj
transpadano

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ adj
trasparente
see-through, clear

transpersonal adj
transpersonale
transcends the personal

transphobia n
transfobia
fear or hatred of transsexuality or transgenderism

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ n
trapianto
medicine: operation

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
trapiantare
resettle or relocate (something)
medicine: transfer (tissue/organ)
uproot and replant (a plant)

transplantation n
trapiantazione trapianto
A surgical operation

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ n
trasporto porto
act of transporting
trasporto
state of being transported by emotion

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ v
trasportare
carry or bear from one place to another
move someone to strong emotion
deportare
historical: deport to a penal colony

transportable /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ adj
trasportabile
Capable of being transported; easily moved

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
trasporto

transrealism n
transrealismo
literary mode

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transessuale
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
transessuale
person whose gender identity did not match his/her birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex

transsexuality n
transessualità transessualismo
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual

transubstantiation n
transustanziazione
Roman Catholic dogma

transuranic adj
transuranico
element with atomic number greater than 92

transverse wave n
onda trasversale
type of wave

transversely adv
attraverso
In a transverse manner

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
travestito
cross-dresser

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] n
trappola
trappola tranello
device designed to catch or kill animals

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] v
intrappolare
to catch in a trap or traps
to ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap

trapdoor n
botola
door set into floor or ceiling
similar door on a stage

trapezist n
trapezista
gymnast who performs on a trapeze

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
trapezoide
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides
trapezio
polygon with two parallel sides

trapped adj
intrappolato
caught in a trap

trapper /ˈtɹæpɚ/ n
trapper cacciatore
one who traps animals

trapshooting n
tiro al piattello
shooting sport

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
cassonetto
container
feccia
people of low social status or class
mondezza porcheria robaccia
something of poor quality
spazzatura immondizia rifiuti
things to be discarded

trash /tɹæʃ/ v
scartare
to discard

trash TV n
telespazzatura

trauma /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
trauma
serious injury to the body
emotional wound
event

traumatic adj
traumatico
of, caused by, or causing trauma

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
viaggio
act of traveling

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
viaggiare
be on a journey
pass from here to there; transmit
travel throughout

travel agency n
ufficio viaggi agenzia di viaggi
company

traveller /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
viaggiatore viaggiatrice girovago viandante
one who travels

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertino

travesty /ˈtɹæv.əs.ti/ n
farsa
An absurd or grotesque misrepresentation

trawl /tɹɔl/ /tɹɔːl/ v
pescare con rete a strascico sciabicare
To fish with a trawl

trawler n
battello peschereccio
fishing boat

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
barra
in computing
vassoio
object on which things are carried

treacherous /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
traditore infido sleale
exhibiting treachery

treacherously adv
proditoriamente subdolamente
in a treacherous manner

treachery /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹi/ n
inganno tradigione tradimento
deliberate disregard for trust or faith

treacle /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ n
melassa
molasses or golden syrup

tread /tɹɛd/ n
battistrada
grooves in tire

tread /tɹɛd/ v
calpestare
to step on

tread water v
annaspare
to make no progress
stare a galla
to remain afloat in water without use of any buoyancy aid

treadle /ˈtɹɛdl̩/ n
pedale
pedal or lever

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
tapis roulant treadmill
piece of indoor sporting equipment

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
tradimento
crime of betraying one’s country
collaborazionismo connivenza
providing aid and comfort to the enemy

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ n
tesoro
collection of valuable things
any single thing one values greatly
term of endearment

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ v
apprezzare
consider to be precious

treasure hunt n
caccia al tesoro
search for a treasure (game or real)

treasure map n
mappa del tesoro
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasure trove n
reperimento rintracciamento ritrovamento scoperta
hidden treasure, subsequently discovered

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
tesoriere
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒəɹi/ n
tesoro
collection of artistic or literary works
tesoreria
place where treasure is stored safely
place where state or royal money and valuables are stored

treat /tɹit/ n
festeggiamento trattenimento
An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others
sorpresa
An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure

treat /tɹit/ v
trattare
to discourse, conduct a discussion
to negotiate

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ n
trattato
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
trattamento cura
medical care for an illness or injury
trattamento
process or manner of treating

treaty /ˈtɹiːdi/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
trattato
a binding agreement under international law

trebbiano /tɹɛbiˈɑːnəʊ/ n
trebbiano
Italian grape variety
variety of white wine

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
triplicare
to multiply by three

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
trabucco trabocco
trebuchet

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ n
albero
large woody plant
(computing theory) recursive data structure
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles
(graphical user interface) tree list
pole with storage hooks

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ v
albero
chase up a tree

tree frog n
raganella
frog of the family Hylidae

tree hollow n
albero cavo
tree hollow

tree trunk n
tronco
the main structural member of a tree

treecreeper n
rampichino
any of various small passerine birds of the family Certhidae

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ n
graticcio inferriata recinzione
An outdoor garden frame which can be used for partitioning a common area
graticcio pergola pergolato traliccio
An outdoor garden frame which can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ n
tremore
a shake

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
tremare tremolare
to shake

tremolite n
tremolite
amphibole mineral

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
tremore
shake, quiver, or vibration

trench /tɹɛntʃ/ n
trincea fossato fosso
long, narrow ditch or hole
trincea buca fossato
military excavation

trench coat n
trench
military-style raincoat

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ n
trapano perforatrice trivella
tool to bore

trepanation /tɹɛpəˈneɪʃən/ n
trapanazione
practice of drilling a hole in the skull

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
apprensione dubbio incertezza insicurezza preoccupazione timore
fearful state

trespassing n
sconfinamento
unauthorized entry on private property

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ n
cavalletto capra
a folding or fixed set of legs used to support a table-top or planks
intelaiatura traliccio
a framework, using spreading, divergent pairs of legs used to support a bridge
cavalletto trespolo capra
a horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triacontahedron n
triacontaedro
polyhedron with 30 faces

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ n
triade
grouping of three
underground society

triage /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ n
assegnazione scelta sorteggio
assessment or sorting according to quality
priorità
the process of sorting patients

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ adj
triplo
Triple

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ n
processo
appearance at judicial court
prova cimento rischio test
chance to test something out
prova tribolazione
difficult experience

trial and error n
prove ed errori tentativi ed errori
solution by learning from mistakes

trial balloon n
notizia sonda
idea or suggestion

trial number n
triale

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
triangolo
percussion instrument
polygon

triangle inequality pn
disuguaglianza triangolare
the triangle inequality

triangular /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ adj
triangolare
shaped like a triangle

triangular number n
numero triangolare
an integer which is the sum of n natural numbers

triangular prism n
prisma triangolare
prism with triangular base

triangularis muscle n
depressore dell'angolo della bocca muscolo depressore dell'angolo della bocca muscolo triangolare
muscle

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ n
triangolazione
surveying technique

triathlete n
triatleta
An athlete who competes in the triathlon

tribadism /ˈtɹɪbədɪz(ə)m/ n
tribadismo
sexual practice

tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ adj
tribale
of or relating to tribes

tribasic adj
tribasico
of a salt
of an acid

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
tribù
group of people

triboelectricity n
triboelettricità
electricity produced by the triboelectric effect

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribologia
science and technology of lubrication

triboluminescence n
triboluminescenza
production of light

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
tribolazione
adversity

tribune /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ n
tribuna
elected official in Ancient Rome

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ adj
tributario
related to the paying of tribute

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
vassallo
nation, state etc.
affluente immissario tributario
stream which flows into a larger one

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
omaggio
acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift
tributo
payment made by one nation to another in submission

tricameralism n
tricameralismo
tricameralism

tricarboxylic acid cycle n
ciclo degli acidi tricarbossilici
the Krebs cycle

tricentennial adj
tricentenniale
occurring every 300 years

triceps n
tricipite
any muscle having three heads

trichina n
trichina
roundworm of the genus Trichinella

trichloroacetic adj
tricloroacetico
pertaining to trichloroacetic acid

trichloroethylene n
tricloroetilene
hydrocarbon

trichlorofluoromethane n
triclorofluorometano
chlorofluorocarbon CFCl₃

trichology /tɹʌɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
tricologia
knowledge or study of hair

trichotillomania n
tricotillomania
disorder

trick /tɹɪk/ n
trucco
effective, clever or quick way of doing something

trick /tɹɪk/ v
imbrogliare
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick of the trade n
trucchi del mestiere
techniques learned from job experience

trick or treat interjection
dolcetto o scherzetto
extortion

trick question n
trabocchetto
misleading question

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
accalappiamento accalappiatura inganno tiro mancino trappoleria
underhanded behavior

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
gocciolio sgocciolio
a very thin flow; the act of trickling

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
gocciolare sgocciolare
to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously

trickster n
indiavolato
impish or playful person
coboldo diavoletto folletto gnomo spiritello
mythological or literary figure
imbroglione lestofante truffatore
one who performs tricks

tricky /tɹɪki/ adj
ingannevole insidioso pericoloso
hard to deal with

triclinic adj
triclinico
having three unequal axes all intersecting at oblique angles

tricolor adj
tricolore
having three colors

tricolour n
tricolore
A flag with three stripes of different colours

triconodont n
triconodonte

tricuspid adj
tricuspide

tricuspidate adj
tricuspidato
three-pointed

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ n
triciclo tricicletto
cycle with three wheels

tricyclist n
riciclista
person who rides a tricycle

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
tridente
three-pronged spear

tridermic adj
tridermico
relating to the three germ layers of the embryo: ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm

triennial /tɹaɪˈɛnɪəl/ adj
triennale
happening every three years
lasting for three years

trifecta /tɹaɪˈfɛktə/ n
tris
A bet on the first three places of a race in the order

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
zuppa inglese
dessert
bagattella briciola un po' un tantino
insignificant amount
peltro
kind of pewter
inezia bagattella cosa da poco
thing of little importance or worth

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
insignificante
trivial

triforce n
Triforza
Shape composed of three triangles in a specific alignment

triforium /tɹaɪ̯ˈfɔːɹɪəm/ n
triforio
gallery of arches

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ n
detonatore innesco
event that initiates others, or incites a response
grilletto
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun
impulso
pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component
levetta
similar device used to activate any mechanism

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ v
premere il grilletto sparare
to fire a weapon
accendere la miccia innescare
to initiate something

trigger guard n
guardamano
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge

triggerfish n
pesce balestra
fish

triglyceride /tɹʌɪˈɡlɪsəɹʌɪd/ n
trigliceride
lipid, ester of glycerol and three fatty acids

triglyceridemia n
trigliceridemia
presence of triglycerides in the blood

trigonal /ˈtrɪɡ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
trigono
triangular

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonometrico
of or relating to trigonometry

trigonometric function n
funzione trigonometrica
a function of an angle

trigonometry n
trigonometria
branch of mathematics

trihedral adj
triedrico

trihedron n
triedro
geometric figure

trihydride n
triidruro
trihydride

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ n
trilemma
circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options

trilingualism n
trilinguismo
the speaking of three languages

trill /tɹɪl/ n
trillo
rapid alternation of notes
consonante vibrante trillo
vibrating consonant

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
trilione
a million million million, 1018
bilione
a million million, 1012

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
trilobite
member of the class Trilobita

trilogy n
trilogia
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ adj
in forma
fit

trim /tɹɪm/ n
sforbiciata spuntata (capelli-barba-baffi)
a moderate haircut
orientamento
arrangement of sails relative to the wind
assetto (nave-aereo)
the manner in which a vessel floats

trim /tɹɪm/ v
bordare orientare
to adjust sails
decorare
to decorate
tagliare accorciare
to reduce slightly

trimaran n
trimarano
type of boat

trimer n
trimero
molecule

trimerous adj
trimero
organized in threes

trimester /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.təɹ/ n
trimestre
period of three months

trimillennial adj
trimillenniale
occurring every 3000 years

trimolecular adj
trimolecolare
involving three molecules

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ /ˈtɹɪnɪtɪ/ n
trinità
group or set of three people or things

trinket n
chincaglieria
a mere trifle
cineseria ciondolo fronzolo gingillo ninnolo
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

trinomial adj
trinomiale
consisting of three parts

trinomial n
trinomio
an expression consisting of three terms

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
trio
a piece of music written for three musicians
passage in the middle of minuet
group of three musicians

triorchidism n
triorchidismo
form of polyorchidism

triose n
trioso
sugar containing three carbon atoms

trioxide n
triossido
oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule

trip /tɹɪp/ n
sgambetto
act of tripping someone
viaggio gita
journey
trip
period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations

trip /tɹɪp/ v
inciampare
fall over or stumble over an object

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
tripartito
done by three parties
in three parts

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
stupidaggine
something valueless
trippa
stomach lining of animal for food
entrails

triphosphate n
trifosfato
any salt or ester containing three phosphate groups

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfθɔŋ/ n
trittongo
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
triplo
made up of three related elements
three times the quantity

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ n
triplo
sequence of three elements

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
triplicare
to become three times as large
to multiply by three

triple harp n
arpa tripla
musical instrument

triplet n
tripletta
group of three

triploblastic adj
triploblastico
exhibiting triploblasty

triplophonia n
triplofonia

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
cavalletto treppiedi
a three-legged stand or mount

tripolar adj
tripolare
having three poles
having three electrical connections
involving three centers of military, economic or political power

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ n
trittico
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ n
trinacria triquetra
shape formed of three vesica piscis

trireme /ˈtɹaɪ.ɹiːm/ n
trireme
galley with three banks of oars

trisect v
trisecare
to cut into three pieces

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
triscaidecafobia
fear or dislike of the number 13

triskele /ˈtɹaɪ.skil/ n
triscele
symbol consisting of three connected curves

triskelion n
triscele
any figure or object composed of three interlocked spirals, limbs (especially bent human legs), or any similar symbol with three protrusions and a threefold rotational symmetry

trisyllabic /ˌtɹaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌtɹɑe.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
trisillabico
having three syllables

trisyllable n
trisillabo

tritagonist n
tritagonista
third role

tritheism n
triteismo
belief in three gods
form of Christianity that denies the Trinity

tritium n
trizio
radioactive isotope of hydrogen

tritone /ˈt͡ʃɹaɪˌtoʊn/ n
tritono
an interval of three whole tones

triulose n
triulosio
dihydroxyacetone considered as a ketotriose

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ n
trionfo
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ v
trionfare
to prevail over rivals
to succeed

triumphalism n
trionfalismo
attitude

triumphalist adj
trionfalista
having a feeling of superiority

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ adj
trionfante
celebrating victory

trivial /ˈtɹɪ.vi.əl/ adj
banale ordinario
common, ordinary
insignificante
of little significance or value

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
barattare
exchange goods or services without involving money

troat v
bramire
to make the cry of a deer

trochlea /ˈtɹɒklɪə/ n
troclea
a structure resembling a pulley

trochlear /ˈtɹɒklɪə(ɹ)/ adj
trocleare
shaped like, or resembling, a pulley; related to, or connected with, a trochlea

trodden /ˈtɹɑdən/ adj
calpestato
crushed by being walked on

trogon n
trogone
species of bird

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
troll
person who provokes others

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
trollare
internet: to attempt to lure others into combative argument

trolley n
carrello
cart or shopping cart

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
puttana baldracca battona peripatetica sgualdrina squillo
strumpet

trombone /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
trombone
a musical instrument in the brass family

troop /tɹuːp/ n
truppe
collection of people

trooper /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
soldato
a soldier

troops /tɹuːps/ n
truppe
military personnel in uniform

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ n
tropo
music, Roman Catholicism: phrase or verse added to the Mass
music: short cadence at the end of the melody
figura retorica metafora metonimia tropo
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning

trophic level n
livello trofico
position of a group of organisms in a food chain

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ n
trofeo
object rewarding success

tropic n
tropico
either of the two parallels

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ adj
tropicale
from or similar to a hot humid climate
of or pertaining to the tropics

tropical geometry n
geometria tropicale
branch of geometry

tropical rainforest n
foresta pluviale tropicale
forest

tropicalization n
tropicalizzazione

tropicalize /ˈtɹɑpɪkəlaɪz/ /ˈtɹɒpɪkəlaɪz/ v
tropicalizzare
modify something for use in the tropics

tropicbird /ˈtɹɒ.pɪkˌbɜɹd/ n
fetonte

tropism n
tropismo
(biology) turning of an organism

troponin n
troponina
regulatory protein of skeletal and cardiac muscle

troposphere n
troposfera
lower levels of the atmosphere

trot /tɹɑt/ n
trotterellio
a gait of a person faster than a walk
trotto
gait of an animal between walk and canter
megera
ugly old woman

trot /tɹɑt/ v
trotto
(of a horse) move at a gait between a walk and a canter
trottare
walk rapidly

troubadour n
trovatore trobadore trobairitz trovatrice
an itinerant performer of songs

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
disagio pena disturbo
contrasto guaio intoppo
conflict with law
problema difficoltà dissesto
difficulty
guaio impiccio problema tumulto
distressful or dangerous situation
fastidio impedimento problema
effort
problema fastidio
malfunction
grana guaio problema
violent occurrence

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ v
agitare disturbare esagitare infastidire
to bother; to annoy

troublemaker n
pignolo
complainer
attaccabrighe casinista combinaguai piantagrane rompipalle rompiscatole
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
gronda grondaia
a gutter under the eaves of a building
superficie di attraversamento
a linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front
madia mastello tinozza
a long, narrow container open at the top
avvallamento fossa
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges
trogolo abbeveratoio
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals
canale di scolo
short, narrow drainage canal

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
bastonare battere picchiare
to beat severely
sbaragliare stravincere surclassare travolgere
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily
castigare penalizzare punire
to chastise or punish physically or verbally

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ n
corredo
bridal clothes

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
trota
fish

trouvère n
trovero
a lyric poet using the Northern langue d'oïl

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
cazzuola
mason's tool
paletta
scoop-like gardening tool
pala
tool used for smoothing mold

truancy n
assenteismo
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truant adj
pigro
Describing one who is truant, absent without permission

truce /ˈtɹuːs/ n
tregua
a period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ /t͡ʃɹʌk/ n
autocarro camion
vehicle designed for carrying cargo

truck driver n
camionista
person employed to drive a truck

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ adj
vero
concurring with a given set of facts
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
Legitimate
Loyal, faithful

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ n
centratura
State of being in alignment

truffle /ˈtɹʌ.fəl/ n
tartufo
tuber

truism n
banalità clichè luogo comune tautologia
banality or cliché
ovvietà tautologia
self-evident or obvious truth

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
veramente
honestly, genuinely

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] n
briscola
playing card of that suit
asso nella manica
something that gives one an advantage
briscola briscola di seme seme vincente
suit that outranks all others

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
tromba
brass instrument
barrito
elephant noise
tromba trombettista
musician playing a trumpet

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
barrire
make an elephant call
suonare la tromba
play the instrument
strombazzare
proclaim loudly

trumpeter finch n
trombettiere
Bucanetes githagineus

truncate /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
troncare
shorten something as if by cutting off part of it

truncated adj
troncato
Deprived of one of its parts or of its end

truncated cuboctahedron n
cubottaedro troncato grande rombicubottaedro
polyhedron with 12 square, 8 hexagonal and 6 octagonal faces

truncated dodecahedron n
dodecaedro troncato
polyhedron with 12 decagonal faces, 20 triangular faces and 90 edges

truncated icosahedron n
icosaedro troncato
polyhedron

truncated icosidodecahedron n
icosidodecaedro troncato
polyhedron with 12 decagonal, 30 hexagonal and 30 square faces

truncated octahedron n
ottaedro troncato tetracaidecaedro
polyhedron with 14 faces and 36 edges

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ n
proboscide
extended nasal organ of an elephant
baule cofano
large suitcase or chest
baule bagagliaio
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
tronco
tree trunk

truss /tɹʌs/ n
cinto cinto erniario
bandage and belt
struttura reticolare
framework of beams

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] n
fiducia amministrazione fiduciaria aspettazione compito confidenza consorzio
trust
a group of businessmen or traders
fiducia
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] v
avere fiducia fidare
to place confidence in

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
affidabilità attendibilità fidatezza
the state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
affidabile
reliable

truth /tɹuːθ/ n
verità
conformity to fact or reality
that which is real
true facts
something acknowledged to be true
verità veritate
state or quality of being true to someone or something

truth value n
valore di verità valore logico
values in logic

truth will out proverb
il diavolo fa le pentole ma non i coperchi la verità viene sempre a galla
truth will inevitably be discovered

truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ adj
realista
accurately depicting what is real
sincero
honest, and always telling the truth

try /tɹaɪ/ n
meta
a score in rugby
prova tentativo
an attempt

try /tɹaɪ/ v
cercare provare tentare
provare cercare tentare
to attempt
provare
to make an experiment
mettere alla prova
to put on trial
provare testare
to put to test
assaggiare
to taste, sample, etc
cercare
to work on something

try on v
provare misurare
to test the look of

try out v
collaudare saggiare testare
to test something

trying /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
arduo difficile impegnativo
Difficult to endure; arduous
irritante
irritating, stressful or bothersome

tryst /tɹɪst/ n
appuntamento incontro
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers

tryst /tɹɪst/ v
incontrarsi trovarsi
to agree to meet at a place

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /zɐː/ n
zar
an emperor

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ n
zarina
empress or wife of a tsar

tsunami /suˈnæmi/ /suˈnɑmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ n
tsunami maremoto
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tsundere /ˈtsun.dəɹ.eɪ/ n
tsundere
character who fits the archetype of being cold or hostile before gradually showing a warm and caring side

tub /tʌb/ n
contenitore tinozza vaschetta
broad, flat-bottomed vessel
bagnarola
slow-moving craft

tub of lard n
barilotto
fat person

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ n
tuba
a large brass musical instrument

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ n
tubo
a pipe
lattina
a tin can
tubo tubetto
cylindrical container

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ n
tubero
fleshy underground stem

tuberal adj
tuberale
characteristic of a tuber

tuberculosis n
tubercolosi
infectious disease

tubing n
condotta
tubes

tubulin n
tubulina
proteins used as the material for microtubules

tuck /tʰʌk/ v
rannicchiarsi
curl into a ball; fold up and hold one's legs
adattarsi incastrare incastrarsi
fit neatly
infilare ripiegare
place somewhere safe or hidden
rimboccare ripiegare
push the end of fabric out of sight
cucire le pieghe pieghettare
sew folds

tuck in v
infilare il fondo della camicia nei pantaloni
to push in loose clothing

tuff /tʌf/ n
tufo
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

tuft /tʌft/ n
ciuffo cespo ciocca zolla
bunch
macchia d'alberi
clump of trees
fiocco rappa
cluster of threads
nappina dorata
gold tassel

tuft /tʌft/ v
a forma di ciuffo
be formed into tufts
impennacchiare infiocchettare ornare di ciuffi
provide or decorate with tufts
trapuntare
secure with tufts

tufted /ˈtʌftɪd/ adj
cespuglioso

tufted antshrike n
averla formichiera dal ciuffo
passerine bird of the antibird family

tug /tʌɡ/ n
strattone
sudden pull

tug /tʌɡ/ v
tirare
to pull repeatedly
trascinare
to pull with great effort
rimorchiare
to tow by tugboat

tug of war n
tiro alla fune
game

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
rimorchiatore
small, powerful boat

tughra n
tughra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
retta
sum of money paid for instruction

tulip /ˈt(j)uːlɪp/ n
tulipano
plant

tulipomania n
tulipomania
speculative enthusiasm for tulips

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ n
caduta
a fall

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
ruzzolare crollare cadere precipitare rovinare
to fall end over end

tumble dryer n
asciugatrice
electrical device

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
bicchiere
drinking glass without stem
cilindro nottolino
movable obstruction in lock
percussore
part of a gunlock
piccione tomboliere
variety of pigeon

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
rotolacampo
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tummy /tʌmi/ n
pancia
childish language for stomach

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ n
tumore
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumoral adj
tumorale
of or pertaining to a tumor

tumorectomy n
tumorectomia
surgical removal of a tumor

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ n
tumulto
noise as made by a crowd
riot or uprising

tumultuous /t(j)uˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ adj
tumultuoso tumultuosa
causing or characterized by tumult

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ n
tonno
fish

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
tundra
flat treeless arctic region

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ n
messa a punto regolazione
informal: act of tuning
melodia
melody
composizione
song, short musical composition

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ v
mettere a punto registrare regolare
to adjust a mechanical, electric or electronic device so that it functions optimally
affinare
to make more precise, intense, or effective
accordare
to modify a musical instrument

tune in v
sintonizzare
to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio

tuner /ˈtuː.nɚ/ n
sintonizzatore
accordatore
device that shows the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch
person who tunes a piano or organ

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
tungsteno wolframio
chemical element

tungsten carbide n
carburo di tungsteno
Very hard grey compound used as an abrasive

tungstic /ˈtʌŋstɪk/ adj
tungstico
of or relating to tungsten

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ n
tunica
garment

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
diapason corista
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
tunnel traforo galleria
an underground or underwater passage

tuple /tuːp(ə)l/ /tʊp(ə)l/ n
tupla
in set theory

turban /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bən/ n
turbante
man's head-dress
woman's hat

turbanned adj
inturbantato
Wearing a turban

turbid adj
torbido
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear

turbidity n
torbidità torbidezza
the state of being turbid

turbine /ˈtɜ(ɹ)baɪn/ n
turbina rotore
rotary machine

turboalternator n
turboalternatore

turbojet n
turbogetto turboreattore
type of jet engine

turboprop n
turboelica
type of gas-turbine aircraft engine

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
rombo
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae

turbulence n
turbolenza
disturbance in gas, fluid

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ adj
turbolento

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
stronzo
piece of solid feces

turf /tɜːf/ /tɝf/ n
erba erbosa zolla
a layer of earth covered with grass; sod
torba
a piece of peat used as fuel
zolla d'erba
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn

turf /tɜːf/ /tɝf/ v
zollare
to create a lawn by laying turfs

turgid /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/ /ˈtɝdʒɪd/ adj
turgido
distended beyond natural state

turion n
turione

turkey /ˈtəːki/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ki/ /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
tacchino gallinaccio
bird
fiasco
failure
oca scemo
stupid person

turkey vulture n
avvoltoio collorosso
a common North American vulture, Cathartes aura

turmeric /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ n
curcumina
dye
curcuma
spice

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ n
caos disordine scompiglio
a state of great disorder or uncertainty

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
cambiamento china mutamento svolta variazione
change in temperament or circumstance
giro sterzata svolta virata
change of direction or orientation
tipo
character; personality; nature
giro giravolta piroetta rotazione
movement about an axis ending up with the same orientation
turno
one's chance to make a move in a game
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others
spira spirale
single loop of a coil
lasso lasso di tempo periodo
time required to complete a project

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
divenire diventare
become
girare svoltare virare
change one's direction of travel
girare cambiare invertire svoltare
change the direction or orientation of (something)
compiere completare
complete
cambiare mutare trasformare
metamorphose
girare ruotare
move around an axis through itself

turn a blind eye v
chiudere un occhio
to ignore or deliberately overlook

turn a deaf ear v
fare orecchi da mercante
to refuse to listen or hear something

turn down v
rifiutare
refuse, decline, deny

turn in one's grave v
girarsi nella tomba rigirarsi nella tomba rivoltarsi nella tomba
be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased

turn of events n
ironia della sorte
deviation from the expected

turn of phrase n
giro di parole modo di dire modo di esprimersi proprietà di linguaggio
expression which is worded in a distinctive way

turn off v
chiudere
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
spegnere
switch off appliance or light

turn on v
accendere
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
(intransitive) to power up
rivoltarsi contro
to rebel
aprire
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve

turn over v
ribaltare capovolgere
to flip over
consegnare restituire
to relinquish

turn the tables v
cambiare le carte in tavola
To reverse a situation so that the advantage has shifted

turn to v
rivolgersi
to consult for advice

turn up v
alzare aumentare
increase volume etc.
alzare tirare su
reposition
apparire presentarsi saltare fuori trovare
to appear unexpectedly

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
voltagabbana banderuola giravolta pentito traditore
a traitor

turner /ˈtɜːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɜːɹnəɹ/ n
paletta
kitchen utensil
tornitore
person working a lathe

turning point n
svolta inversione
decisive point

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/ n
rapa
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip greens n
broccoletti cime di rape friarielli
leaves of the turnip plant

turnkey adj
chiavi in mano
ready to use without further assembly

turnover n
scombussolamento
act of overturning something
turnover
rate of change or replacement
giro d'affari
sales transacted

turnpike n
autostrada
toll road

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
tornello
rotating mechanical device

turnstone n
voltapietre
coastal wading bird

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
piatto
circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console
giradischi
record player

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/ n
trementina acquaragia
volatile essential oil

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
turchese
having a pale greenish-blue colour
di turchese
made of turquoise

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ n
turchese
gemstone
colour

turret /ˈtʌɹət/ n
torretta
a little tower

turricone n
turricona

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ n
tartaruga
land or marine reptile with a shell

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ v
ribaltare
to flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
tortora
bird in the genus Streptopelia

turtleneck n
dolcevita collo alto
high, close-fitting collar rolled up
turtleneck sweater

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
zanna
pointed tooth

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ n
aia aio istitutore istitutrice precettore precettrice
one who teaches another

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ v
insegnare istruire
to instruct or teach, especially to an individual or small group

tutti-frutti /ˌtutiˈfɹuti/ /ˌtuːtɪˈfɹuːtɪ/ n
gelato ai frutti misti gelato di frutta mista
variety of ice cream

tutu n
tutù
ballet skirt

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ n
smoking
formal suit

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ n
coglione
idiot
figa
vulgar slang, vagina

tweak /twiːk/ n
buffetto pizzicotto tirata di naso
a sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch; as, a tweak of the nose
miglioria modifica ritocco
a slight adjustment or modification
agitazione ansietà
trouble; distress; tweag

tweed /twiːd/ n
tweed
coarse woolen fabric

tween v
intercalare
tween

tweet /twiːt/ v
cinguettare
internet: to post an update to Twitter

tweezers n
pinzetta
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ adj
dodicesimo
ordinal form of twelve

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ n
duodecima
interval
dodicesimo
one of twelve equal parts of a whole

twelve /twɛlv/ numeral
dodici
cardinal number 12

twelve-tone technique n
dodecafonia
system of musical composition

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ adj
ventesimo ventesima
ordinal form of twenty

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ n
ventesimo ventesima
ordinal object
ventesimo
portion of whole

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ numeral
venti
cardinal number

twenty two numeral
ventidue
22

twenty-eight numeral
ventotto
number

twenty-eighth adj
ventottesimo
ordinal form of twenty-eight

twenty-eighth n
ventottesimo
one of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-eighth position

twenty-fifth adj
venticinquesimo
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five

twenty-fifth n
venticinquesimo
one of twenty-five equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fifth position

twenty-first adj
ventunesimo
the ordinal form of the number twenty-one

twenty-first n
ventunesima ventunesimo
ordinal
ventunesimo
portion of a whole

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
venticinque
twenty-five

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
ventiquattro
cardinal number

twenty-four seven adv
tutti i giorni 24 ore su 24 tutti i giorni ventiquatt'ore su ventiquattro
constantly

twenty-fourth adj
ventiquattresimo
the ordinal form of the number twenty-four

twenty-fourth n
ventiquattresimo
one of twenty-four equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fourth position

twenty-nine numeral
ventinove
cardinal number

twenty-ninth adj
ventinovesimo
ordinal form of the number twenty-nine

twenty-ninth n
ventinovesimo
one of twenty-nine equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-ninth position

twenty-one numeral
ventuno
cardinal number

twenty-second adj
ventiduesimo
the ordinal form of the number twenty-two

twenty-second n
ventiduesimo
one of twenty-two equal parts of a whole
ventiduesimo ventiduesima
person or thing in the twenty-second position

twenty-seven numeral
ventisette
twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
ventisettesimo ventisettesima
ordinal for of twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ n
ventisettesimo
one of twenty-seven parts
ventisettesima ventisettesimo
person or thing in the twenty-seventh position

twenty-six numeral
ventisei
cardinal number

twenty-sixth adj
ventiseiesimo
ordinal number

twenty-sixth n
ventiseiesimo
one of twenty-six equal parts of a whole

twenty-third adj
ventitreesimo ventitreesima
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three

twenty-third n
ventitreesimo ventitreesima
one of twenty-three equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-third position

twenty-three numeral
ventitré
twenty-three

twenty-two n
ventidue
.22 calibre pistol or rifle

twenty-two numeral
ventidue
twenty-two

twice /twaɪs/ adv
due volte
two times

twice-weekly adj
bisettimanale
happening twice each week

twiddle one's thumbs v
girarsi i pollici
to circle one's thumbs around one another
to wait or dawdle

twig /twɪɡ/ n
ramoscello rametto verga
a small thin branch

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ n
crepuscolo penombra
faint light; dubious medium
crepuscolo
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun
evening twilight

twill /twɪl/ n
diagonale
type of cloth
armatura diagonale
weaving pattern

twin /twɪn/ n
gemello gemella
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects

twin-cam n
bialbero
Describing an engine with a pair of overhead camshafts

twine /twaɪn/ n
spago
strong thread

twink /twɪŋk/ n
fico
gay slang: young, attractive, slim man
checca
weak or effeminate man

twist /twɪst/ n
distorsione
anything twisted, or the act of twisting
forzatura travisamento
distortion to the meaning of a word or passage
scorza
sliver of lemon peel
contorsione
sprain, especially to the ankle
giravolta piega
sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc
contorsione distorsione torsione
twisting force
filamento filo
type of thread

twist /twɪst/ v
torcere
to turn the ends in opposite directions

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
contorto
contorted

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ n
contrazione spasmo tremito
(physiology) muscle contraction
spasimo tic
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ v
strattonare
to jerk sharply and briefly
spasimare
to perform a twitch; spasm
identificare individuare
to spot a bird

twitter /ˈtwɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪ.tɚ/ n
cinguettio
sound made by birds

twitter /ˈtwɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtwɪ.tɚ/ v
cinguettare
to utter chirps

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ n
due
digit or figure
bancanota da due dollari biglietto da due dollari
two-dollar bill

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ numeral
due
one plus one

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
due birre, per favore
two beers, please

two heads are better than one proverb
due teste sono meglio di una
joint thinking pays

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
duecento
cardinal number 200

two pair n
doppia coppia
poker hand that contains two pairs

two thousand numeral
duemila
cardinal number

two-cylinder adj
bicilindrico
having two cylinders

two-faced /ˈtuːˈfeɪst/ adj
doppio bifronte
bifronte
having two faces or plane surfaces

two-hourly adj
biorario
every two hours

two-legged adj
bipede
having two legs

two-wheel tractor n
motocoltivatore
tractor with one axle

two-wheeler n
due ruote
bicycle or motorcycle

twofold adj
duplice
double

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
magnate capitano d'industria mogol tycoon
wealthy, powerful business person

tympanum n
timpano
triangular space between the sides of a pediment

type /taɪp/ n
tipo
computing theory: tag indicating data type
grouping based on shared characteristics
preferred sort of person
archetipo
individual considered typical of its class
archetipo tipo
individual that represents the ideal for its class

type /taɪp/ v
digitare dattilografare
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard
dattilografare
to use a typewriter

typescript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ n
dattiloscritto
typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript

typesetting n
composizione
setting or composition

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
macchina da scrivere macchina per scrivere
machine used to print text by pressing keys

typhoid fever n
febbre tifoide
illness

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
tifone tifona
hurricane in the Pacific

typical /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/ adj
tipico
capturing the overall sense of a thing

typicity n
tipicità
quality of wine

typing /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ n
classificazione
assigning by type
digitazione
the act of typing

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
dattilografo dattilografa
person who types

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
refuso errore di battitura
error

typographer n
bostrico dell'abete rosso bostrico tipografo
kind of bark beetle
tipografo
person skilled in typography

typographical adj
tipografico
pertaining to typography or printing

typographical error n
errore di battitura
typing error

typographically adv
tipograficamente
in a typographical manner

typography /taɪˈpɑːɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
tipografia
art and technique

typological adj
tipologico
of or relating to typology

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tipologia
systematic classification of the types of something according to their common characteristics

tyrannosaur n
tirannosauro
large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
tirannia
absolute power, or its use
extreme severity or rigour
tirannide tirannia
government in which a single ruler has absolute power
tirannide
office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
tiranno
absolute ruler
harsh and cruel ruler
oppressive and harsh person

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
pneumatico gomma
wheel covering

ubiquitin n
ubiquitina
small polypeptide

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adj
ubiquitario onnipresente
being everywhere
ubiquitario
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time

udarnik n
udarnik
shock worker, super-productive worker in the Soviet Union and the other countries from the Soviet Block

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
mammella
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals

ufological adj
ufologico
pertaining to ufology

ufology /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒi/ n
ufologia
the study of UFOs

ugh [ɯx] interjection
che schifo
to express disgust

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
mapo
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit

ugliness n
bruttezza
condition of being ugly

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
brutto
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing

ugly duckling n
brutto anatroccolo brutta anatrocolla
one who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature

uh /ʌː/ interjection
boh uh
expression of confusion or uncertainty
uh
space filler or pause during conversation

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
ulano
soldier with lance

ukase /juːˈkeɪz/ n
ukase
any absolutist or arrogant order
proclamation from the Russian ruler

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ n
ukulele
small four-stringed guitar

ulcerate v
ulcerare
to cause an ulcer

ulcerous /ˈʌl.sɚ.əs/ adj
ulceroso
having an ulcer

ulexite n
ulexite
mineral

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
ulna
bone of the forearm

ulp /ʌlp/ n
ulp
value that the least significant digit of a floating-point number represents

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
conclusiva conclusivo definitiva definitivo finale ultimativa
eventual
ultimo ultima
final; last in a series
estrema estremo
greatest or maximum

ultimately /ˈʌltɪmətli/ adv
in fin dei conti infine per ultima cosa per ultimo
indicating the last item
alla fine in definitiva per ultimo
indicating the most important action

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
ultimatum
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another

ultracellular adj
ultracellulare

ultracentrifuge n
ultracentrifuga

ultracentrifuge v
ultracentrifugare

ultracondenser n
ultracondensatore
optical condenser of an ultramicroscope

ultramarathon n
ultramaratona
a running race

ultramarathoner n
ultramaratoneta
someone who participates in ultramarathons

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ adj
oltremarino
colour

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ n
blu oltremare
colour
ultramarino
pigment

ultramicrophotography n
ultramicrofotografia

ultramicrotome n
ultramicrotomo
microtome that cuts extremely thin slices of tissue, especially for use in electron microscopy

ultramontane adj
ultramontano
respecting the supremacy of the Pope

ultramontanism n
ultramontanismo
Roman Catholic philosophy that emphasises the prerogatives and powers of the Pope

ultrapurism n
ultrapurismo

ultrasonic adj
ultrasonoro ultrasonico
beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear

ultrasonography n
ecografia

ultrasound n
ultrasuono
sound

ultraviolet adj
ultravioletto
radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ v
ululare
to howl loudly

umbellifer n
ombrellifera
any plant of the family Apiaceae/Umbelliferae

umbelliform adj
ombrelliforme
having the shape of an umbel

umbilical cord n
cordone ombelicale funicolo ombelicale
cord between foetus and placenta

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ n
ombrello parapioggia
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun

umbrella stand n
portaombrelli

umbrella term n
termine generico
term covering a broad category of things

ummah /ˈʊmə/ n
umma
the worldwide Muslim community

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
arbitro
a person who arbitrates between contending parties
superarbitro
an official who oversees a game or match

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
arbitro
to act as an umpire in a game

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
ennesimo
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series

un- prefix
in-
denoting absence
s-
reversal or cancellation

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
incapace
not able

unabridged adj
integrale
not abridged

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adj
inaccettabile inammissibile ingiustificabile intollerabile
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unaffordable adj
inaccessibile impagabile
too expensive to be afforded

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
senza paura
not afraid, fearless

unaltered adj
inalterato
remaining in its initial state

unambiguous adj
univoco
clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity

unambiguously adv
univocamente
unambiguously

unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/ adj
indifeso inerme
defenceless and lacking a weapon
disarmato
not carrying arms

unattractive adj
sconveniente
lacking the power to attract interest

unavailable adj
indisponibile
not available

unavailing adj
futile inefficace infruttuoso
fruitless, futile, useless

unavoidable adj
inevitabile
impossible to avoid

unavoidably adv
imprescindibilmente impreteribilmente inderogabilmente inevitabilmente obbligatamente
in an unavoidable manner

unaware adj
ignaro inconsapevole
not aware or informed

unbalance v
sbilanciare squilibrare
to cause to be out of balance

unbearably adv
insopportabilmente insostenibilmente
in an unbearable manner

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
incredibile
incredible

unbelievably adv
incredibilmente
contrary to expectations
in a manner one does not believe
to an extent not to be believed

unbelieving adj
incredulo
that does not believe

unbend v
svergare

unbibium /ˌʌnˈbɪbi.əm/ n
unbibio
element

unbinilium n
unbinilio
chemical element

unbiunium n
unbiunio

unbolt v
sbullonare
unlock by undoing bolts

unbreakable adj
infrangibile
difficult to break

unbridle v
sfrenare
To remove restraint

unbridled adj
sfrenato
without restraint or limit

unbroken /ʌnˈbɹoʊkn̩/ /ʌnˈbɹəʊkn̩/ adj
ininterrotto continua continuo
continuous, without interruption
intera intero
whole, not divided into parts

unbuckle v
sfibbiare
to unfasten (the buckle of)

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
sbottonare
(transitive)

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ n
perturbante
a Freudian concept
strano angosciante bizzarro curioso inquietante sconcertante
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncanny valley n
valle perturbante
subtle differences from human behaviour that may cause negative reactions

uncertainly /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
aleatoriamente dubbiosamente
in an uncertain manner

unclassifiable /ʌnˈklæsɪfaɪ.əbəl/ adj
inclassificabile
incapable of being classified

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ [ˈɐŋ.kəɫ] n
zio
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

uncombed adj
spettinato

uncombinable adj
incombinabile
incapable of being combined

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
incondizionato
without conditions

unconditional surrender n
resa incondizionata
surrender without conditions

unconditionally adv
incondizionatamente
without condition

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adj
senza scrupoli
not conscionable; unscrupulous

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ adv
inconsciamente
In an unconscious manner

unconsciousness n
incoscienza
the state of lacking consciousness

unconstitutional adj
incostituzionale
contrary to the constitution

unconstitutionality n
incostituzionalità
status of being unconstitutional

unconstitutionally adv
incostituzionalmente
in a manner that is unconstitutional

uncontaminated adj
incontaminato
unpolluted

uncontrollable adj
incontrollabile
Not able to be controlled, contained or governed

uncontrolled adj
incontrollato sfrenato
not controlled

uncooked adj
crudo
raw, not cooked

uncork v
stappare
to open by removing the cork or stopper from

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
invariabile non numerabile
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted
non numerabile
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers
incalcolabile innumerevole
too many to be counted

uncountable set n
insieme non numerabile
infinite set that is not countable

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
goffo
clumsy, awkward
strano
unfamiliar, strange, foreign
grezzo grossolano rozzo squasinodeo
unrefined, crude

uncover v
scoprire scoperchiare
to remove the cover of an object

unction /ʌŋkʃən/ n
balsamo crema unguento
balm or something that soothes

unctuous /ˈʌnktʃuəs/ adj
untuoso
oily or greasy

uncultivated adj
incolto
not cultivated (land)
ignorante incivile incolto rozzo
uncivilized

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ n
morto vivente non morto
those creatures which are dead but still animate

undecagon n
undecagono
11-sided polygon

undefeated adj
invitto
not defeated

undefended adj
indifeso
not defended

undefined adj
indefinito
lacking definition or value

undelivered adj
giacente inesitato
not delivered

undeniable adj
innegabile
irrefutable, or impossible to deny

undeniably adv
innegabilmente
in an undeniable manner

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
sotto
in a lower level than

under control
sotto controllo
being taken care of

under glass
sottovetro
in a greenhouse

under one's breath
a bassa voce sotto voce
softly

under one's thumb
essere succube
under one's thumb

under someone's nose
davanti ai propri occhi davanti il proprio naso sotto il proprio naso
obvious
sotto il proprio naso
visible

under the counter adj
fraudolento illecito irregolare
unofficially

under the counter adv
fraudolento illecitamente sottobanco subdolamente
illicitly

under the knife
sotto i ferri
undergoing a surgical procedure

under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
fuori fase indisposto sofferente
somewhat ill

underage /ˈʌndəɹɪdʒ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪdʒ/ adj
minorenne
below legal age
minore
still a minor

undercover adj
clandestino
Performed or happening in secret

undercurrent /ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈʌndɚˌkʌɹənt/ n
corrente sottomarina
current of water which flows under the surface

underdeveloped adj
sottosviluppato
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdevelopment n
sottosviluppo

underdog n
outsider perdente
competitor thought unlikely to win
oppresso
somebody at a disadvantage

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ n
sottostima
an estimate that is too low

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ v
sottovalutare sottostimare
to perceive as having lower value

underfinancing n
sottofinanziamento

underfloor heating n
pannelli radianti
heating system that operates from under the floor

undergo v
soffrire sottoporsi
to suffer or endure

underground adj
sotterraneo
below the ground
clandestino
hidden, furtive

underground adv
sottoterra
below the ground

underground n
underground
movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention
movimento clandestino organizzazione clandestina resistenza
movement or organisation of people who resist political convention

undergrowth n
sottobosco
plants which only reach a low height

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
sfuggente subdolo viscido
dishonest and sneaky

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adv
sottobanco subdolamente
in a dishonest and sneaky manner

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
sottolineare
to draw an underline

underlying adj
sottostante
implicit

undermine /ʌndəˈmaɪn/ v
insidiare

undernourished adj
denutrito
insufficiently nourished

underpaid adj
sottopagato
getting too little financial compensation for one's work

underpants n
mutande
underwear

underpass n
sottopassaggio
passage

underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
sorreggere sostenere
To give support to
To support from below with props or masonry

underpowered adj
sottopotenziato

underrated adj
sottovalutato
not given enough recognition

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ v
sottolineare
to underline

undersecretary n
sottosegretaria sottosegretario viceministro
an administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v
capire comprendere intendere
to grasp the meaning of

understandable adj
comprensibile perdonabile
capable of being accepted or excused
comprensibile
capable of being understood

understandably adv
intelligibilmente
in an understandable manner

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ n
comprensione
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ n
doppio
performer who understudies

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ v
sostituire
to act as an understudy

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
intraprendere
to start an enterprise

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ n
impresario di pompe funebri
funeral director

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
garanzia
A promise or pledge; a guarantee

undertow n
risacca
flow of water

underwater adj
subacqueo sott'acqua sottacqua
beneath the water surface

underwater adv
sott'acqua
nautical: going beneath the surface of the water

underway adv
in corso
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
biancheria intima intimo mutande
clothes worn next to the skin

underwire n
ferretto
wire placed in bra

underworld n
malavita
part of society engaged in crime or vice
oltretomba altro mondo inferi
world of the dead

undesirable adj
indesiderabile
objectionable or not likely to please

undestroyable adj
indistruttibile
Not able to be destroyed

undetectable adj
non rilevabile
Unable to be detected

undeterred adj
imperterrito
undiscouraged

undifferentiated adj
indifferenziato
in biology
in botany

undine /ˈʌndiːn/ n
ondina
female water-sprite or nymph

undisonant adj
ondisono
making the noise of waves

undisputed adj
accettato incontrastato
unchallenged
indiscusso
universally agreed upon

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
disfare annullare
to reverse
slacciare
to unfasten

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
indubbiamente senza dubbio
without doubt

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ v
svestirsi
(intransitive) remove one's clothing

undulated antshrike n
averla formichiera ondulato
bird

unearth v
disseppellire dissotterrare
to dig up
scovare
to uncover or find

unease n
inquietudine
a feeling of disquiet or concern

unelegant adj
inelegante
not elegant

unemployed adj
disoccupato
having no job

unemployed n
disoccupato
the unemployed as a group

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
disoccupazione
joblessness

unequivocal /ʌnɨˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
inequivocabile
without ambiguity

unequivocally /ʌnɨˈkwɪvək(ə)lɪ/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvək(ə)li/ adv
inequivocabilmente
in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner

unexceptionable adj
ineccepibile
beyond reproach

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
inaspettato inatteso improvviso insperato
not expected, anticipated or foreseen

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
inaspettatamente
in an unexpected manner

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ adj
scorretto
not fair

unfairness n
ingiustizia
scorrettezza
state of being unfair

unfashionable adj
fuori moda
not fashionable

unfasten v
sciogliere svergare
to come unloosed or untied

unfathomable adj
incomprensibile imperscrutabile insondabile
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible

unfazed adj
imperterrito imperturbabile
undaunted

unfinished adj
incompleto
not finished

unfinishedness n
incompiutezza
quality of being unfinished

unfordable adj
inguadabile
unable to be forded

unforeseeable adj
imprevedibile imprevisibile
incapable of being foreseen

unforeseen adj
inaspettato inatteso improvviso
not expected
imprevisto improvviso
not foreseen

unforgettable adj
indimenticabile
which is very difficult to forget

unforgivable adj
imperdonabile
not forgivable

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ adj
sfortunato
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
disgraziato iellato malcapitato scalognato sfigato sfortunato
not favored by fortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ adv
purtroppo sfortunatamente malauguratamente
happening through bad luck

unfruitful adj
esito negativo infruttifero inutile
Not bearing fruit

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
spiegare srotolare
to unroll or release

ungenerosity n
ingenerosità

ungiectomy n
onicectomia

ungraceful adj
sgraziato
not graceful, lacking grace

ungrammatical adj
sgrammaticato
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
ingrato
not grateful

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
ungulato
hooved mammal

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
unguligrada unguligrado
that walks on hooves

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
infelice triste abbacchiato afflitto avvilito egro
not happy; sad
iellato sfigato sfortunato
not lucky; unlucky
amareggiato demoralizzato depresso sconfortato scontento
not satisfied; unsatisfied
inadatto infelice
not suitable; unsuitable

unharmed adj
illeso incolume indenne intatto sano e salvo senza un graffio
which has not suffered harm

unharness v
sbardare staccare
to remove the harness from a horse, etc.

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ adj
insalubre malsano
conducive to poor health

unheralded adj
senza avviso previo
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced

unhospitable adj
inospitale
not hospitable

unhurt adj
indenne illeso incolume intatto sano e salvo senza un graffio
not hurt

uni- prefix
uni-
one

unibrow n
monociglio
eyebrows that meet in the middle

unicameral /junɨˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
monocamerale unicamerale
having a single legislative chamber

unicameralism n
unicameralismo
principle of having single chamber legislative body

unicellular adj
unicellulare
having a single cell

unicolor adj
unicolore
of one color

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
unicorno
mythical beast

unicycle /ˈjunɪsaɪkl̩/ n
monociclo
one-wheeled pedaled cycle

unicyclist n
uniciclista
person who operates a unicycle

unidentified flying object n
oggetto volante non identificato OVNI
anything in the air not readily explainable

unifacial adj
unifacciale

unifiable adj
unificabile
able to be united or unified

unification n
unificazione
act of unifying

unifiliar adj
unifilare

uniflorous adj
unifloro
bearing a single flower

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
uniforme
consistent
unvarying

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
uniforme divisa
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group
Udine
the letter "U" in ICAO spelling alphabet

uniform antshrike n
averla formichiera unicolore
passerine bird of the antbird family

uniformitarianism /juːnɪfɔːmɪˈtɛːɹɪənɪzm/ n
attualismo
the scientific principle that natural processes operated in the past in the same way that they do today

uniformly /ˈjunəfɔɹmli/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/ adv
uniformemente
in a uniform manner

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
unificare
cause to become one

unilateralism n
unilateralismo
tendency of nations to act on their own

unilocular adj
uniloculare
having a single loculus or compartment

uninjured adj
illeso incolume indenne
That did not suffer injury

uninstall v
disinstallare
completely remove hardware or software

uninstallation n
disinstallazione
process of removing a program

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɨdʒɨbəl/ adj
inintelligibile incomprensibile
not intelligible

unintentionally adv
involontariamente
in an unintentional manner

uninterrupted adj
ininterrotto
without interruption

uninterruptedly adv
ininterrottamente
without interruption

union /ˈjuːnjən/ n
unione
the act of uniting or the state of being united
in set theory
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members

unionism n
operaismo unionismo
trade unionism

unionist n
unionista
operaistico
trade unionist

unipolar adj
unipolare monopolare omopolare
having a single pole

unique /juːˈniːk/ adj
unico unica
one of a kind

uniqueness n
unicità
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unisex [ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks] adj
epiceno
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender

unisexual adj
unisessuale
having characteristics of a single sex

unison /ˈjunɨsən/ n
unisono
music: the simultaneous playing of an identical note more than once

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
unità
standard measure of a quantity
organized group comprising people and/or equipment
item which may be sold singly
member of a military organization
military: selected reserve unit
military: standard or basic quantity
military: subdivision in a task force

unit cell n
cella elementare
smallest repeating structure in crystal

unit circle n
circonferenza unitaria
circle of radius 1
circle of radius 1 with centre at the origin, used in trigonometry

unitary adj
unitario
(government)

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v
unire
(transitive) to bring together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ adj
unito
joined into a single entity
involving the joint activity of multiple agents

unitive /ˈjuːnɪtɪv/ adj
unitivo
causing or involving unity

unity /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnɪtɪ/ n
unità
state of being one or undivided

univerbate v
univerbare

univerbation n
univerbazione
(linguistics) the diachronic process of forming a new single word from a fixed expression of several words

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ adj
universale

universality n
universalità
the property of being universal

universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
universo
the Universe
an entity similar to our universe
an imaginary collection of worlds
intense form of world in the sense of perspective or social setting

university /junɨˈvɝsəti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ n
università ateneo politecnico accademia collegio istituto
institution of higher education

univoltine adj
univoltino
having one brood or generation in a year

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ adj
ingiusto
not fair, just or right

unjust enrichment n
arricchimento senza causa ingiustificato arricchimento
benefit unlawfully gained at another's expense

unjustifiable adj
ingiustificabile
that cannot be justified

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ adj
scompigliato
dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
sconosciuto ignoto
not known

unlawfulness n
illegalità

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
senza piombo
without lead

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
sguinzagliare
to free from a leash

unleavened adj
azzimo
without yeast

unless /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction
a meno che se non
except on a specified condition

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
a differenza di
in contrast with; as opposed to

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adj
improbabile
not likely

unlimited adj
illimitato
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unlistenable adj
inascoltabile
not suitable for being listened to

unlivable adj
invivibile
unfit for habitation

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
discaricare
take off or remove the load from something

unlock v
aprire
to undo or open a lock

unluckily adv
purtroppo sfortunatamente
without luck

unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/ adj
sfortunato
unfortunate

unmanageable adj
ingovernabile
not manageable; not readily submitting to handling

unmarked adj
smarcato
not bearing identification
sport: not marked

unmarked car n
autocivetta

unmarried adj
celibe nubile
having no husband or wife

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ v
palesare scoprire smascherare
to expose the true character of someone
smascherare
to remove a mask from someone
smascherarsi
to remove one's mask

unmasking n
smascheramento
act by which somebody is unmasked

unmistakable adj
inconfondibile
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

unmount v
disinstallare smontare
reverse operation of mount

unnamed adj
innominato
having no name

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
inutile
not necessary

unnumbered adj
innumerevole
countless

unobserved adj
inosservato
Not seen or observed

unobtainable adj
introvabile
not able to be acquired or reached

unobtrusively /ˌʌn.əbˈtɹuː.sɪv.li/ adv
alla chetichella discretamente
in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant

unofficial adj
ufficioso
not official

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
eccentrico inusuale peculiare poco convenzionale poco ortodosso
unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

unpack /ʌnˈpæk/ v
disimballare sballare
to remove from a package

unpalatable adj
sgradevole
unpleasant to the taste

unpleasant /ʌnˈplezənt/ adj
sgradevole spiacevole scostante
not pleasant

unpleasantness /ʌnˈplezntnəs/ n
disaccordo spiacevolezza
The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable

unpolluted adj
incontaminato
uncontaminated

unpopular adj
impopolare antipopolare inviso malvisto
lacking popularity

unpopularity n
impopolarità
property or degree of being unpopular

unprecedented /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
senza precedenti
never before seen or done, without precedent

unpredictable adj
imprevedibile
unable to be predicted

unpredictable n
imprevisto
unpredictable thing

unpronounceable adj
impronunciabile
impossible or difficult to pronounce or articulate

unprotect v
sproteggere
remove access restrictions

unpublished adj
inedito
not published

unquestioned adj
indiscusso
accepted without question; indisputable

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
disfare
to become undone; to collapse
districare sfilacciare smagliare strigare
to separate the threads (of)

unreadable adj
illeggibile
that cannot be read or is not easy to read
not sufficiently interesting to be worth reading

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
irreale
not real

unreality n
irrealtà

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ adj
irragionevole
not reasonable

unreasonableness n
irragionevolezza

unrecognizable adj
irriconoscibile
that cannot be recognized

unrelated adj
non correlato
not connected

unrelenting adj
implacabile spietato
not relenting

unreliable adj
inaffidabile
not reliable

unremarkable adj
insignificante
not remarkable

unremitting /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪtɪŋ/ /ˌʌnɹɪˈmɪɾɪŋ/ adj
incessante
incessant

unrepeatable adj
irripetibile

unrepresentable adj
irrappresentabile
cannot be represented

unrequited adj
non corrisposto (unrequited love) non ricambiato
not reciprocated

unrequited love n
amore non corrisposto
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unrewarding adj
ingrato
not providing reward

unripe adj
acerbo
not ripe

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ adj
insicura
not safe

unsanctioned adj
non approvato non autorizzato
not approved

unsatisfying adj
insoddisfacente
not providing satisfaction

unsaturated adj
insaturo
capable of dissolving more solute
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms

unscathed adj
incolume immune indenne sano e salvo senza un graffio
not injured/harmed

unscrupulousness n
spregiudicatezza
the state of being unscrupulous

unseasoned adj
al naturale in bianco
not sprinkled with seasoning

unseemly adj
inappropriato indecoroso indicibile irripetibile
inconsistent with standards, etc.

unselfish adj
altruista altruistico
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic

unsettling adj
inquietante spiazzante
That makes one troubled or uneasy

unshakable adj
incrollabile
not able to be shaken

unshorn adj
non tosato
not shorn

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ adj
antiestetico inguardabile
displeasing to the eye

unsigned adj
senza segno
not accepting negative numbers; having only a positive absolute value

unskilled adj
imperito impreparato incompetente inesperto sprovveduto
of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training

unsold adj
invenduto rimanenza
not sold

unsolved adj
irrisolto
not yet solved

unspeakable adj
indicibile
incapable of being spoken or uttered

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ adj
instabile
not stable
readily decomposed or decomposable

unstoppable adj
inarrestabile
unable to be stopped

unstressed adj
atono atona
not stressed or accentuated

unsuitable adj
inadatto
not suitable; unfit; inappropriate

unsuited adj
inadatto inadeguato inopportuno

unsung /ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ adj
non riconosciuto sconosciuto
which has not been lauded or appreciated

unsure adj
incerto
uncertain

unsustainability n
insostenibilità
state or condition of being unsustainable

unsustainable adj
insostenibile
Not sustainable

unsympathetic adj
antipatico
not sympathetic

untamed /ʌnˈteɪmd/ adj
brado selvatico
Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact

untenable adj
insostenibile indifendibile
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
impensabile
incapable of being believed; incredible

unthread v
sfilare sfilarsi
to draw or remove a thread from

untidiness n
disordine sciatteria sciattezza
the quality of being untidy

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
sciogliersi
to become untied or loosed
disfare
to free from fastening or from restraint
disfare sciogliere slegare
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ conjunction
fino

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition
fino a finché fino a quando
up to the time of

untimely adj
inaspettato inopportuno precipitoso prematuro
early; premature
intempestivo improvviso inatteso inopportuno
taking place at an inopportune time

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
avverso
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous

untraceable adj
irreperibile irrintracciabile
not able to be traced

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
intraducibile
not able to be translated

untreated adj
non trattato
not treated

untrue adj
falso
false

untruth /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ n
falsità bugia
lie or falsehood

untruthful adj
bugiardo
not giving the truth, lying

untruthfulness n
bugiardaggine
state of being untruthful

untune v
scordare
Cause to be out of tune

ununbium n
ununbio
chemical element

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ununennio
chemical element

ununhexium n
ununhexio
element with atomic number 116

ununoctium n
ununoctio
chemical element

ununpentium n
ununpentio
chemical element

ununquadium n
ununquadio
chemical element

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ununseptio
element with atomic number 117

ununtrium n
ununtrio
chemical element

unununium n
unununio
systematic name for roentgenium

unuseful /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/ adj
inutile
not useful

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ adj
insolito inusuale particolare
not usual

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
svelarsi
to reveal oneself
svelare
to uncover

unwarranted adj
immotivato ingiustificato
unjustified

unwary adj
incauto
lacking caution

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ adj
indisposto
not well

unwholesome adj
insalubre malsano sfavorevole
not wholesome

unwholesomeness n
insalubrità
the state or quality of being unwholesome

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
ingombrante scomodo
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate

unwillingly adv
di malavoglia malvolentieri senza alcun interesse svogliatamente
in an unwilling manner

unwillingness n
riluttanza
property of being unwilling

unwisdom n
malaccortezza
lack of wisdom

unwise /ʌnˈwaɪz/ adj
imprudente
not wise

unwitting adj
ignaro inconsapevole
unaware
involontario
unintentional

unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
inconsapevolmente involontariamente
in an unwitting manner

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
indegno immeritevole non degno
not worthy

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adv
in su su
su
away from earth’s surface

up bow n
arcata in su

up quark n
quark up
up quark

up the ante v
alzare la posta
raise the stakes

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
fino a
as much as, no more than
a meno di
mathematics: considering all members of an equivalence class the same

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ adj
aggiornato attuale
current; recent
aggiornato
informed of the latest news

upbringing n
educazione
raising or training
traits

upcoming adj
prossimo
of the relatively near future

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
aggiornamento
action of advising someone so that they are up to date
aggiornamento attualizzazione
action of making something up to date

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
aggiornare
to advise a person so that they are up to date
attualizzare aggiornare
to make something up to date

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
sollevamento
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
in salita
up a slope, towards higher ground

upholster /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
tappezzare
fit padding etc. to furniture

upholstery /əˈpɐl.stɹi/ n
tappezzeria
craft or business of upholstering furniture

upkeep n
manutenzione
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair

upkeep v
manutenere
to maintain (something) or keep it in good repair

upland antshrike n
averla formichiera dei monti
passerine bird

upland sandpiper n
piro piro codalunga
Bartramia longicauda

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌplɪft/ v
elevare esaltare
to raise something or someone to a higher level

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
caricamento upload
file transfer

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
caricare
to transfer data

uploader n
caricatore persona che carica
someone who uploads files

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
superiore
at a higher level, rank or position

upper case n
caratteri maiuscoli lettere maiuscole maiuscoli
upper case / uppercase (as a collective noun) or upper case letters (in the plural)

upper house n
camera alta
part of a parliament

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
integro onesto retto virtuoso
of good morals
dritto eretto in piedi in verticale
vertical; erect

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adv
in piedi in posizione verticale
in or into an upright position

uprising n
rivolta
a popular revolt

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ n
bailamme
confused noise
clamore fragore baccano baraonda bolgia sobbuglio
noisy excitement

ups and downs n
alti e bassi
idiomatic

upsadaisy interjection
oplà
an affectionate encouragement

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
sconvolto
angry, distressed, unhappy

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ n
turbamento
disturbance, disruption
sorpresa
sports: unexpected victory of a competitor

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
sconvolgere turbare angosciare
disturb, disrupt, unfavorably alter
innervosire
make (a person) angry, distressed or unhappy
ribaltare rovesciare capovolgere
tip, overturn

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ adj
a testa in giù capovolto inverso invertito rovesciato
inverted

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ adv
sottosopra a soqquadro
in great disorder
sottosopra a rovescio al contrario al rovescio
inverted

upside-down cake n
torta capovolta torta rovesciata
fruit-based cake that is inverted after cooking

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ n
ipsilon
letter of the Greek alphabet

upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
di sopra
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level

upstart adj
arricchito parvenu
self-important and presumptuous

upstream adj
a monte
Biology : towards the 5' end of a DNA molecule

uptake n
assorbimento
absorption

uptick /ˈʌptɪk/ n
ripresa
an upward change

uracil n
uracile
one of the bases of RNA

uraeus /juˈɹi.əs/ /jʊˈɹiː.əs/ n
ureo
representation of the sacred asp

uraninite n
uraninite
form of uranium dioxide

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uranio
uranium (element)

uranium hexafluoride n
esafluoruro di uranio
binary compound of uranium and fluorine, UF₆

uranyl n
uranile
divalent radical UO₂²⁺

uratolytic adj
uratolitico

uraturia n
uraturia
The presence of uric acid in the urine

urban /ˈɜːbən/ /ˈɝbən/ adj
urbano
of the city; characteristic of city life

urban planning n
urbanistica
conscious design of towns and cities

urbanism n
urbanistica
study of cities

urbanization n
urbanizzazione
growth of cities
change in region
proportion living in cities

urchin /ˈɜːtʃɪ̈n/ /ˈɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
birichino discolo lazzarone monello peste
mischievous child

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ n
urea
organic compound

ureic adj
ureico
Of or relating to urea

uremia n
uremia
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products

ureteral adj
ureterale
of a ureter

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
uretra
anatomical tube

urethroscopy n
uretroscopia
examination of the interior of the urethra

urethrotomy n
uretrectomia uretrotomia
operation which involves the incision of the urethra

ureylene n
ureilenico
The divalent functional group -NH-CO-NH- derived from urea

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
pulsione
a strong desire; an itch to do something

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
esortare

urgency n
urgenza urgenze
quality or condition of being urgent

urgent /ˈɚdʒənt/ /ˈɜːdʒənt/ adj
urgente
requiring immediate attention

uric /ˈjʊɹɪk/ adj
urico
pertaining to urine

uric acid n
acido urico
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound

uricotelism n
uricotelismo
The excretion of uric acid or its salts as a result of deamination

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
orinatoio
fixture for standing urination

urinary adj
urinario
urinary

urinary bladder n
vescica
urinary bladder

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
urinare orinare liberarsi

urination n
minzione

urine /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
urina orina

urn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ n
urna
a vase with a footed base
a vessel for ashes or cremains of a deceased person

uro- prefix
uro-
relating to urine

urobacterium n
urobatterio
Any bacterium that hydrolyzes urea to yield ammonia and carbon dioxide

uroflowmetry n
uroflussometria

urography n
urografia
radiography of the urinary track

urologic adj
urologico
of or pertaining to urology

urologist n
urologo urologa
doctor of urology

urology n
urologia
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system

uropathy n
uropatia
disease or disorder of the urinary tract

uropygial gland n
uropigio
A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening

ursigram n
ursigramma
A message broadcast by telex, radio or otherwise, containing scientific data

urticaria /ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/ n
orticaria
medical condition

urticarious adj
orticarico
Relating to, or of the nature of, urticaria

us /əs/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
ci noi
objective case of "we"

usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ n
uso utilizzo
uso
habit or accepted practice

usance n
usanza
customary or habitual usage

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ n
uso
act of using

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ v
usare utilizzare
employ, apply
essere solito
rare: to habitually do

use-by date n
data di scadenza
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ adj
abituato
accustomed to

useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ adj
utile
having a practical or beneficial use

useful idiot n
utile idiota
political sense

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
inutile buono a nulla
good-for-nothing, not dependable
negato
unable to do well
inutile
without use or possibility to be used
unhelpful, pointless

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ n
utente utilizzatore
one who uses something, a consumer
person who uses a computer

user interface n
interfaccia utente
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with

user-friendliness n
ergonomia
quality of being user-friendly

user-friendly adj
facile da usare
designed to be easy to use

username n
nome utente
a person's identification on an individual computer system

ushanka n
colbacco
a traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
uscière
messo usciere
doorkeeper in a courtroom
cerimoniere
male escort at a wedding
maschera
person who escorts people to their seats

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
introdurre scortare
to accompany or escort
accompagnare guidare
to guide people to their seats
precedere precorrere
to precede; to act as a forerunner or herald

usher in v
annunciare
announce the arrival of

ustrinum n
ustrino
site of a funeral pyre

usual /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
abituale usuale consueto solito
most commonly occurring

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ adv
solitamente di solito generalmente
most of the time

usucapion n
usucapione
acquisition due to passage of time

usucapt v
usucapire
to acquire by usucaption

usucaption n
usucapione
acquisition

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
usufrutto usofrutto
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usufructuary /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌktʃʊˌəɹi/ n
usufruttuario
a person who holds property, or the use of assets, by usufruct

usurp /juˈsɜɹp/ v
usurpare
seize power

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ n
usurpatore usurpatrice
one who usurps

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ n
utensile
device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
uterino
of or pertaining to the uterus

utilisation n
utilizzo utilizzazione
act of using
manner of using

utilitarianism n
utilitarismo
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ adj
fornitore servizio
business: service provider
attrezzo strumento
something that is useful
utilità
state or condition of being useful

utility model n
modello di utilità
an intellectual property right

utility pole n
palo del telefono palo del telegrafo
tall cylinder

utmost /ˈʌt.moʊ̯st/ /ˈʌt.məʊ̯st/ adj
massimo

utopia /juˈtoʊpi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊpɪə/ n
utopia
world in perfect harmony

utricular adj
otricolare
Of, pertaining to, or having utricles

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ adj
assoluto completo perfetto totale
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ v
emettere
make a noise
articolare biascicare borbottare emettere proferire
make speech sounds
mettere in circolazione smerciare spacciare
put counterfeit money etc. into circulation
dire proferire pronunciare
say
esalare tirare
use the voice

uvula /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ n
ugola
appendage that hangs from the palate

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
uvulare
of a sound, articulated with the uvula
of or relating to the uvula

uxoricide /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪˌsaɪd/ n
uxoricida
a man who kills his wife
uxoricidio
the killing of one's wife

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
vacante
not occupied

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vacanza
holiday, period of leisure time

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
andare in vacanza
to spend or take a vacation

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
vaccinazione
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccinator n
vaccinatore
a person or agent that administers vaccines

vaccine /vækˈsiːn/ n
vaccino
substance meant to stimulate production of antibodies

vaccinogenic adj
vaccinogeno
That produces vaccine for use in vaccination

vaccinostyle n
vaccinostilo
A pointed lancet used in vaccination

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ v
esitare ondeggiare oscillare sbandare vacillare
to sway unsteadily from one side to the other
dubitare
to swing from one course of action or opinion to another

vacuist n
vacuista
One who holds the doctrine that the space between the bodies of the universe, or the molecules and atoms of matter, is a vacuum

vacuity /vaˈkjuːɪti/ /væˈkjuːɪtɪ/ n
vacuità
emptiness

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
vuoto
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
aspirapolverare
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vacuum cleaner n
aspirapolvere
machine for cleaning

vacuum gauge n
vacuometro vuotometro
vacuum gauge

vacuum tube n
valvola termoionica
electrical device

vagina /vəˈdʒaɪnə/ n
vagina
anatomical sense
guaina
botanical sense

vaginal /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ /ˈvædʒɪnəl/ adj
vaginale
of the vagina

vaginal flatulence n
flato vaginale scoreggia vaginale
emission or expulsion of air from the vagina

vaginally adv
vaginalmente
via the vagina

vaginismus /vadʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
vaginismo
muscular contraction

vaginitis n
vaginite
inflammation of the vagina

vagrant /ˈveɪ.ɡɹənt/ n
barbone girovago senza fissa dimora vagabondo
person without a home or job
girovago vagabondo viandante
wanderer

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ adj
vago
not clearly expressed

vaguely /ˈveɪɡli/ adv
vagamente
in a vague manner

vagueness n
vaghezza
condition of being unclear

vain /veɪn/ adj
vanitoso vanesio
overly proud of one's appearance
vano
pointless, futile

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
vanaglorioso
with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride

vainglory n
vanagloria
excessive vanity

vair /vɛə/ n
vaio
heraldic fur

vale of tears n
valle di lacrime
a symbolic valley of tears

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
commiato
act
speech
addio
word or phrase upon leaving

valentine /ˈvaləntaɪn/ /ˈvæləntaɪn/ n
valentina
An expression of affection, especially romantic

valerian /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/ n
valeriana
Valeriana officinalis

valet /ˈvæleɪ/ n
parcheggiatore
a person employed to clean or park cars

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ adj
valetudinario
of infirm health; sickly

valid adj
valido
acceptable, proper or correct

validate v
validare
check the validity of

valine n
valina
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ n
valchiria walchiria walkiria
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin

valley /ˈvæli/ n
valle
elongated depression between hills or mountains

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ adj
prezioso
having a great value

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ n
valore
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
ideal accepted by some individual or group

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ v
valutare stimare
to estimate the value of

value added tax n
imposta sul valore aggiunto
tax levied on added value of an exchange

valve /ˈvælv/ n
valvola
device that controls flow of gas or fluid
device in an internal combustion engine
in anatomy

valvulopathy n
valvulopatia
disease or disorder of the valves of the heart

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
vampiro
mythological creature

vampiress n
vampira
female vampire

van /væn/ n
furgone
a covered vehicle
vagone merci
enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods

vanadinite n
vanadinite
mineral

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
vanadio
chemical element

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
vandalo
person who destroys or damages property

vandalise v
vandalizzare
to needlessly destroy

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
vandalismo
needless damage or destruction of property

vane /veɪn/ n
pala aletta
curved surface radially mounted along an axis
aletta
metal guidance or stabilizing fin

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ n
avanguardia
leading units of an army

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
alla vaniglia di vaniglia vanigliato
of vanilla

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
vanillina vaniglia
flavor
vaniglia
fruit
orchid
natural extract

vanillic adj
vanillico
Of or pertaining to vanillin or vanillic acid

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
sparire svanire
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed

vanity /ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ n
vanità
excessive pride

vanity case n
bauletto
a portable case for cosmetics

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
vincere sconfiggere sopraffare
to defeat, to overcome

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
belvedere
place or position affording a good view; a vantage point

vantage point /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ n
belvedere
place or position affording a good view

vape /veɪp/ v
svapare
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vaper n
svapatore
user of electronic cigarettes

vapid /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
insulso scipito
lifeless, dull, or banal
insipido scipito
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ n
vapore gas
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid

vaporize v
vaporizzare
turn into vapour

varactor n
diodo varicap varicap
solid-state diode

variability /ˌvæɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/ /ˌvɛəɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/ /ˌvɛɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/ n
variabilità
degree

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
variabile flessiblie modificabile regolabile
able to vary
variabile
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value
marked by diversity or difference
likely to vary

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
variabile parametro
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values
variabile
something that is variable
something whose value may be dictated or discovered
computing: a named mutable piece of storage
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable

variable antshrike n
averla formichiera variabile
Thamnophilus caerulescens

variably adv
variabilmente
in a variable manner

variance /ˈvæɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛːɹi.əns/ n
varianza
second central moment in probability (statistics)

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
variante
something slightly different

variation /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ n
variazione
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme
the act or state of varying

variational adj
variazionale
of or pertaining to variation

variator n
variatore
device that can change parameters

varicose /ˈvɛɹ.ə.koʊs/ adj
varicoso
abnormally swollen

varicose vein n
vena varicosa
abnormally swollen or dilated vein

varied /ˈvɛəɹid/ /ˈvɛɹid/ adj
variato
diverse or miscellaneous

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
variegato
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

variety /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
varietà
linguistics: term used for a specific form of a language
variation of something
rank in a taxonomic classification

various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɹi.əs/ adj
vario
an eclectic range of

varix n
varice vena varicosa
varicose vein

varmeter n
varmetro
reactive voltammeter

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ n
vernice
vernice lacca copale verniciatura
transparent paint

vas deferens n
deferente dotto deferente canale deferente vaso deferente
vas deferens

vascular adj
vascolare
of, pertaining to or containing vessels

vase /veɪs/ /vɐːz/ /vɑːz/ n
vaso
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
vasectomia
male sterilization

vaseline n
petrolato vasellina
petroleum jelly

vasoactive adj
vasoattivo
that causes either constriction or dilation of a blood vessel

vasodilator n
vasodilatatore
agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels

vasomotor adj
vasomotore vasomotorio
pertaining to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels

vasospastic adj
vasospastico
Relating to, or producing vasospasm

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
vassallo
grantee of a fief
servant

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
vasto esteso ampio
very large or wide (literally or figuratively)

vastness /ˈvæstnəs/ n
immensità vastità
quality of being vast

vat /væt/ n
tino tinozza tinozza da concia
a large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ n
camera blindata cantina caveau
volta
arched masonry structure
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
salto volteggio
a jump

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ v
balzare saltare volteggiare
to jump

veal /viːl/ n
vitello
flesh of a calf

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
vettore
directed quantity
carrier of a disease-causing agent

vector algebra n
algebra vettoriale
branch of mathematics

vector boson n
bosone vettore
gauge boson

vector field n
campo vettoriale
construction

vector graphics n
grafica vettoriale
geometrical primitives based upon mathematical equations to represent images

vector product n
prodotto vettoriale
vector with size given by the product of two vectors

vector space n
spazio vettoriale
mathematics

vectorial adj
vettoriale
of or pertaining to a vector

vectorization n
vettorizzazione
the action of vectorizing

vectorize v
vettorizzare
to convert an image into a vector graphics format

vee /viː/ n
vu

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ adj
vegano vegan
relating to vegans or veganism

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
vegano
supporter of veganism

veganism n
veganismo vegetalianismo
Eating neither meat nor other animal products

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ adj
vegetale
of or relating to plants

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ n
vegetale verdura
a person whose brain has been damaged
verdura legume
a plant raised for some edible part of it
vegetale
any plant

vegetable garden n
ortale ortaglia orto
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ n
agnello vegetale della Tartaria
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches

vegetable oil n
olio vegetale
oil produced from plants

vegetable soup n
zuppa di verdura
soup made from mixed vegetables

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
vegetariano
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians
of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
vegetariano vegetariana
person who does not eat any animal flesh

vegetarianism /vɛdʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛdʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
vegetarismo
practice of following a vegetarian diet

vegetate v
vegetare
To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way
To grow or sprout

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ n
vegetazione
plants

vegetoanimal adj
vegetoanimale
Both vegetal and animal

veggie /ˈvɛdʒi/ n
verdura
vegetable
vegetariano
vegetarian

veggie burger /ˈvɛdʒijˈbɹ̩ɡɹ̩/ n
hamburger vegetariano
burger

vehemence /ˈviːəmən(t)s/ n
veemenza
An intense concentration, force or power
A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury
Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling

vehemently adv
energeticamente veementemente
in a vehement manner

vehicle /vɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ n
veicolo
conveyance
mezzo veicolo
medium

vehicular /viˈhɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /viːɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
veicolare
of or pertaining to a vehicle or vehicles

veil /veɪl/ n
velo
covering for a person or thing

vein /veɪn/ n
vena
blood vessel transporting blood towards the heart
venatura
thickened portion of a leaf

veinous adj
venoso
having veins

veld /vɛlt/ n
veld
pasture land

velleity /vɛˈliːɪti/ n
velleità
lowest degree of desire
slight wish with no effort to obtain

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ n
cartapecora membrana pergamena vello
type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf

velocipede /vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/ n
velocipede
Early two-wheeled conveyance

velociraptor n
velociraptor
dinosaur

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
velocità
vector quantity
rapidity of motion
the rate of occurrence

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
velodromo
arena for bicycle racing

velvet /ˈvɛlvət/ /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
velluto
fabric

velvet scoter n
orchetto vellutato
Melanitta fusca

velvety /ˈvɛlvəti/ adj
vellutato
like velvet

vena cava n
vena cava
large vein that returns blood into right atrium

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
venale
corrupt, mercenary

vendace n
coregone bianco
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vɛnˈdɛtə/ n
faida
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged

vending machine n
distributore automatico
machine that dispenses merchandise

vendor n
venditore venditrice
a person or a company that vends or sells

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] n
copertura dissimulazione facciata mascheratura
covering or disguising appearance
impiallacciatura rivestimento decorativo
thin covering of fine wood

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] v
impiallacciare mascherare ricoprire rivestire
to apply veneer

venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ adj
venerabile onorevole rispettabile veneranda venerando
commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position
sacra sacro
sacred by association

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
adorare venerare colere riverire
To revere or hold in awe

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
venereo venerea
of a disease: sexually transmitted

venereal disease n
malattia venerea
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

venereally adv
venereamente
In a venereal manner

venereology n
venereologia
branch of medicine

venery /ˈvɛnəɹi/ n
venazione
hunting

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/ n
vendetta rappresaglia ritorsione rivalsa
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

vengeful /ˈvenʒ.fəl/ adj
vendicativo vendicativa
wanting vengeance

venial /ˈviːni.əl/ adj
veniale
pardonable; able to be forgiven

venial sin n
peccato veniale
sin that is not a mortal sin

venison n
carne di cervo cacciagione
the meat of a deer

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
veleno
poison carried by animal

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
velenoso
pertaining to or containing venom
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
venoso
of or pertaining to veins

vent /vɛnt/ n
sfogo
a verbalized frustration
bocchetta sfiatatoio sfogo
an opening through which gases, especially air, can pass
ano
the excretory opening of lower orders of vertebrates
camino
the opening of a volcano from which lava flows

vent /vɛnt/ v
sfogarsi
to express a strong emotion

ventilate v
ventilare
To expose something to public examination or discussion
To circulate air through a building, etc.

ventilation n
ventilazione
mechanical system used to circulate and replace air
breathing
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh

ventricle /ˈvɛntɹɪkəl/ n
ventricolo
one of two lower chambers of the heart

ventricular adj
ventricolare
of or relating to a ventricle

ventricular fibrillation n
fibrillazione ventricolare
Condition where cardiac muscle is contracted irregularly and rapidly

ventriloquism n
ventriloquio
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
ventriloquo ventriloqua
a person who practices ventriloquism

ventriloquistic adj
ventriloquo
ventriloquistic

venturi tube n
venturimetro
tube

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
giurisdizione luogo territorio
legal: place in which anything is alleged to have happened
scena
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen
arena stadio
sport venue

veraison n
invaiatura
A stage in the ripening process of grapes or olives

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
veranda
roofed open gallery

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
verbo
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ adj
deverbale
verbale
consisting of words only

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ n
deverbale
grammar

verbalization n
verbalizzazione
An instance of verbalizing

verbatim /vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
parola per parola
word for word

verbena /vɝˈbinə/ n
verbena
a genus of herbaceous plants

verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ /vɝːˈbəʊs/ adj
verboso iperverboso logorroico prolisso ridondante
abounding in words

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
verbosità
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
verdeggiante
abundant in verdure
verde
green

verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
verdetto
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ n
verderame
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verifier n
verificatrice
device
verificatore
person who verifies

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ adv
certamente
confidently, certainly
davvero veramente
truly, doubtlessly

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
verlan
type of backslang used in French

vermicelli n
vermicelli vermicello
long, slender pasta

vermiculation /vəmɪkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /vɚˌmɪkjuˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vermicolazione
pattern of irregular wavy lines

vermiculite n
vermiculite
mineral

vermiform adj
vermiforme
in the shape of a worm

vermilion /vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/ adj
vermiglio vermiglione

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ n
vermut
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ adj
vernacolare
pertaining to everyday language

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
vernacolo
(Christianity) indigenous language of a people
linguaggio parlata vernacolare
everyday speech
dialetto idioma parlata
language unique to a particular group of people
dialetto idioma lingua nazionale parlata vernacolo
national language

vernalization n
jarovizzazione iarovizzazione
certain treatment of seeds or bulbs

versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ /ˈvɝsətl̩/ adj
versatile
capable of doing many things competently

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
versetto
a small section of the Bible
strofa verso
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed

versification n
versificazione
The act, art, or practice of composing poetic verse

version /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
versione
a specific form or variation of something
computing
an account or description from a particular point of view
a translation from one language to another

verso n
verso
the back side of a flat object
the left-hand page of a book

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition
contro
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
verde
of green colour

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
verde
colour

vertebra /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/ n
vertebra
any of the small bones which make up the backbone

vertebral adj
vertebrale
of or relating to a vertebra or the spine

vertebral column n
colonna vertebrale
vertebral column

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
vertebrato
having a backbone

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
vertebrato
an animal having a backbone

vertex /vɜːteks/ n
vertice
anatomy: highest surface on skull
geometry: corner of a polygon or polyhedron
highest point
computer graphics: point in 3D space
nodo vertice
element of a graph

vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/ adj
verticale
being perpendicular to horizontal

verticalism n
verticalismo
building of very tall buildings

vertically /ˈvɜːtɪkli/ adv
verticalmente
in a vertical direction or position

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
vertigine
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
molto
to a high degree

very much adv
mille
extremely

vesica /ˈviːsɪkə/ /ˈvɛsɪkə/ n
vescica
bladder

vesicular adj
vescicolare vescicolato

vespiary n
vespaio
a wasps' nest

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
boccale bricco brocca caraffa contenitore cuccuma
container
vascello imbarcazione bastimento nave barca barcone
craft
vaso
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant

vest n
giubbetto giacchetta giubbino giubbotto
any sleeveless outer garment
investitura
confer/give property or power
gilè panciotto corpetto
garment worn over a shirt
canottiera
garment worn under a shirt
sleeveless top with identifying colours or logos

vested interest n
interesse personale
an exceptionally strong interest in protecting whatever is to one's own advantage

vestibular adj
vestibolare
re: anatomy

vestige /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ n
vestigia
faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost
impronta marchio segno strascico traccia
mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign

vet /vɛt/ v
esaminare
check or investigate particularly

vetch /vɛtʃ/ n
veccia
plant of the genus Vicia

vetchling n
latiro
A leguminous climbing plant

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] n
veterano reduce
old soldier
veterano
person with long experience

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
veterinario veterinaria
doctor who treats animals

veterinary /ˈvɛt.ə.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
veterinario zooiatrico
of or relating to the medical treatment of animals

veterinary medicine n
medicina veterinaria
branch of medicine that deals with animals

vetero-testamentary adj
veterotestamentario

vetiver /ˈvɛtɪvə/ n
vetiver
aromatic root

vex /vɛks/ v
innervosire vessare
to annoy
infastidire tormentare vessare
to distress; to cause mental suffering

vexillology /ˌvɛksəˈlɑːlədʒi/ /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ n
vessillologia
study of flags

via /ˈvaɪə/ preposition
via per
by (means of); using (a medium)

via ferrata /ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ n
via ferrata ferrata
protected climbing route

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
fattibilità vitalità vivibilità
property of being viable

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
vivibile
able to live on its own

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
viadotto
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

vial /ˈvaɪəl/ n
fiala
a phial

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
viatico
Eucharist

vibraculum n
vibraculo
long, whiplike, modified zooid on the surface of certain colonies of bryozoa

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/ n
vibrafono
percussion instrument

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
vibrare
to move with small movements rapidly

vibrating adj
vibratile vibratorio
that vibrates

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
vibrazione
act of vibrating

vibrational adj
vibrazionale
of or pertaining to vibration

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ n
vibrato
Musical effect or technique

vibrator /vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/ /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ n
vibratore
device used for massage or sexual stimulation
device that causes vibration

vibratory adj
vibratile vibratorio
causing or exhibiting vibrations

vibroscope n
vibroscopio
an instrument for observing or tracing vibrations

vibroscopic adj
vibroscopico

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
pastore vicario

vicaress n
vicaria

vicariate n
vicariato
the office or authority of a vicar

vice /vaɪs/ n
vizio difetto malvezzo pecca
bad habit
delitto a sfondo sessuale
crime related to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs

vice president n
vicepresidente vicepresidentessa
deputy to a president

vice versa /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
viceversa
the other way round

vice- prefix
vice-
deputy

vice-captain n
vicecapogruppo
player

vice-chancellor n
vicecancelliere vicerettore
official

vicereine /vʌɪsɹeɪn/ n
viceregina
wife of a viceroy

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
viceré
governor of a country

vicinal /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ adj
vicinale
chemistry: describing atoms attached to nearby atoms
of or pertaining to a neighborhood

vicinality n
vicinalità
adjacency
chemistry: presence of vicinal substituents

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
aggressivo
savage, aggressive
violento
violent, destructive

vicious circle n
circolo vizioso cerchio vizioso
situation in which the solution to a problem creates another problem

vicissitude [vɨˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] n
vicissitudine
a change, especially in one's life or fortunes
regular change or succession from one thing to another

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
vittima
(narratology) a character who is conquered or manipulated by a villain
a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice
an aggrieved or disadvantaged party in a crime
an unfortunate person who suffers from a disaster or other adverse circumstance
anyone who is harmed by another
a person who suffers any other injury, loss, or damage as a result of a voluntary undertaking

victimism n
vittimismo

victimist n
vittimista

victimization n
vittimizzazione

victimize /ˈvɪktɪmʌɪz/ v
vittimizzare
to make someone a victim or sacrifice

victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ n
Venezia
The letter V in the ICAO spelling alphabet
vincitore vincitrice
winner in a fight or contest

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ adj
vittorioso
being the winner

victoriously adv
vittoriosamente
in a victorious manner

victory /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
vittoria vincita
an instance of having won a competition or battle

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
vigogna
vicuna

video camera n
macchina da presa
device for recording video

video card n
scheda video
display adapter

video doorphone n
videocitofono

video game /ˈvɪ.di.oʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪ.di.əʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ n
videogioco videogiochi
game controlled by software

video game console n
console di videogiochi console per videogiochi
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

videocassette n
videocassetta
cassette containing recorded videotape

videocassette recorder n
videoregistratore
recording device

videocracy n
videocrazia
power of image over society

videotape n
videonastro
tape used to record videos

videotape v
videoregistrare
to make a recording on videotape

vie /vaɪ/ v
competere gareggiare rivaleggiare lottare
to rival; to struggle for superiority; to compete

vielle /viˈɛl/ n
viella
medieval stringed instrument

view /vjuː/ n
vista
computing: logical table in database
range of vision
seeing
visione
mental image
vista veduta
something to look at

view /vjuː/ v
guardare
to look at

viewer n
spettatore
someone who views a spectacle

vigesimal /vɪˈdʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
vigesimale
to the base twenty

vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/ n
veglia
keeping awake

vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪdʒɪlɪns/ n
vigilanza
Alert watchfulness
Close and continuous attention

vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adj
vigilante
watchful

vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ n
vignetta
decorative design at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book
small borderless picture in a book
small picture on a postage stamp
small sticker affixed to a vehicle windscreen

vigorous /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adj
vigoroso
physically strong and active

vigorousness n
strenuità vigorosità
the quality of being vigorous

vila /ˈviːlə/ n
vila vile villi
type of fairy

vile /vaɪl/ adj
basso abietto ignobile
morally low

vileness n
abbiettezza abiettezza abiettitudine nefandezza nefandità
the state of being vile

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
vilipendere denigrare
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of

vilipend /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ v
vilipendere
despise
diffamare oltraggiare vilipendere
disparage

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
villaggio paese borgo
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town

village idiot n
scemo del villaggio
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour

villager n
paesano paesana
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villain /vɪlən/ n
servo feudale vassallo
A peasant free of serfdom
cattivo
bad person in a stage or screen play
furfante scellerato canaglia criminale farabutto mascalzone
scoundrel

villancico /ˌviljənˈsikoʊ/ /ˌviːjanˈsiːkəʊ/ n
villancico
traditional Spanish or Portuguese folk song

vim /vɪm/ n
energia vigore vitalità
ready vitality and vigour

vimentin n
vimentina
any of a group of polypeptides that polymerize to form filaments in the cytoskeleton

vincible adj
battibile vincibile
capable of being defeated

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
rivendicazione
the act of vindicating

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
vendicativo
having a tendency to seek revenge

vindictiveness n
revanscismo
a malevolent desire for revenge

vine /vaɪn/ n
rampicante
any similar climbing or trailing plant
vite vitigno
climbing plant that produces grapes
any plant of the genus Vitis

vine leaf n
pampino
leaf of grapevine

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
aceto
condiment

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ n
vigna vigneto
grape plantation

viniculture n
vinicoltura viticoltura
cultivation of grapes

vinify v
vinificare
convert into wine

vinous /ˈvaɪnəs/ adj
vinoso
pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
vinificatore
manufacturer of wine

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ adj
vinilico
containing the vinyl radical

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ n
vinile
record
substance
univalent radical

vinylation n
vinilazione
any reaction that forms a vinyl compound, typically by reaction with an acetylene

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ /ˈviː.ələ/ n
viola
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
viola
botany: any of several flowering plants

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
violare
to break or fail to act by rules

violated adj
violata
having been abused sexually

violation /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/ n
violazione
act or instance of violating

violence /ˈvaɪələns/ /ˈvaɪəˌlɛns/ n
violenza
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
extreme force

violent /ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/ adj
violento
involving extreme force or motion

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
viola
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ n
viola
colour
viola violetta
plant

violet carpenter bee n
ape legnaiola
Xylocopa violacea

violetish adj
violastra violastro
somewhat violet

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ /ˌvɑeˈlɘn/ n
violino
string instrument

violinist n
violinista
person who plays violin

violist /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/ n
violista
person who plays the viola

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ n
vipera
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae

viperine adj
viperino
relating to or resembling vipers

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ n
vergine
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virgin forest n
foresta vergine
forest free from disturbance

virginalist n
virginalista
a musician who plays the virginal

virginity n
verginità
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virial theorem n
teorema del viriale
theorem

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
virilità
the state of being virile

virology n
virologia
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ /ˈvɝtʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːtʃuəl/ adj
virtuale
in effect; not fact
simulated in a computer

virtual particle n
particella virtuale
virtual particle

virtual reality n
realità virtuale
virtual reality

virtualization n
virtualizzazione
act of virtualizing

virtually /ˈvɚ.tʃwə.li/ adv
praticamente
almost

virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ /ˈvɝtʃu/ n
virtù
a good model quality
excellence in morals
chastity and faithfulness
in angelology
merito virtù
an exemplary quality

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ n
virtuoso
A person with masterly ability, technique or style

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
virtuoso
full of virtue, having excellent moral character

virtuous circle /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃʊ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu.əs ˈsɝ.kəl/ n
circolo virtuoso
situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve

virtuously adv
virtuosamente
in a virtuous manner

virus /ˈvaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪs/ n
virus
infectious organism
computer virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ adv
in relazione a
face to face

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
in base a
in relation to

visa /ˈviː.zə/ n
visto nulla osta nullaosta permesso vista
permit

viscacha n
viscaccia
rodents of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus, within family Chinchillidae

visceropathy n
visceropatia

viscoelastic adj
viscoelastico
viscous and elastic

viscometer n
viscosimetro
instrument used to measure viscosity

viscose n
viscosa
fabric
liquid

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
visconte
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl

viscountess n
viscontessa
a woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right
viscount's wife

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
viscoso vischioso
having a thick, sticky consistency

vise /vaɪs/ n
morsa
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
visibilità
degree to which things may be seen

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
visibile
able to be seen

visible spectrum n
spettro visibile
the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum visible to the eye

visibly /ˈvɪzɪbli/ adv
visibilmente
in a visible manner

vision /ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
visione
religious or mystical experience
something imaginary one thinks one sees
ideal or goal
vista acutezza visiva
sense or ability of sight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
lungimirante visionario
having vision or foresight
ideale
idealistic or utopian
illusorio immaginario
imaginary or illusory
chiaroveggente veggente visionario
prophetic or revelatory

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
visionario
an impractical dreamer
someone who has positive ideas for the future
someone who has visions

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
consultazione visita
meeting with a doctor
visita
single act of visiting

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
visitare
to go and meet (someone)

visitation n
diritto di visita
right to see one's child

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ n
vista prospettiva
distant view or prospect

visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒʊəl/ adj
visuale
related to or affecting the vision

visualise v
visualizzare
form a mental picture

visualization n
visualizzazione
computing: a visual representation of data
the act of visualizing, or something visualized

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ /ˈvaɪt̬əl/ adj
vitale
necessary to the continuation of life
relating to, or characteristic of life
very important

vitalism n
vitalismo
doctrine that life involves a "vital force"

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ n
vitamina
organic compound essential to human health

viticultural adj
viticolo vitivinicolo
of or pertaining to viticulture

viticulture n
viticoltura
agricultural practice of growing grape vines

vitiligo n
vitiligine
patchy loss of skin pigmentation

vitrine /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
vetrina
glass-paneled cabinet or case

vituperator n
vituperatore vituperatrice
one who vituperates, or censures abusively

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
vivace
lively and animated

vivaciously adv
vivacemente
in a vivacious manner

vivacity n
brillantezza briosità vivacità vivezza
the state of being vivacious

vivianite n
vivianite
mineral

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
chiaro limpido
clear, detailed or powerful

vividly /ˈvɪvɪdli/ adv
chiaramente limpidamente
in a vivid manner

vivify /ˈvɪvɪfʌɪ/ v
vivificare
to bring to life

viviparity n
viviparità
the condition of being viviparous

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
viviparo
of an animal

viviparous blenny n
blennide viviparo
fish in the family Zoarcidae

vixen /ˈvɪksən/ n
volpina
female fox
stronza troia
temperamental woman

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ n
visir
high-ranking official

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ n
vocabolario
list of words
stock of words used in a particular field
words of a language collectively
set of words a person knows

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
vocale

vocal cord n
corda vocale
folds of mucous membrane

vocal cords n
corde vocali
folds of tissue

vocalist /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ n
cantante
singer

vocation n
vocazione
occupation for which a person is suited

vocative /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
vocativo
grammar: used in address

vocative case n
vocativo
case of address

vociferation /voʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /vəʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
urla
act of exclaiming; violent outcry

vocoid /ˈvoʊ.kɔɪd/ n
vocoide
phonetic vowel

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
vodka
clear distilled alcoholic liquor

voice /vɔɪs/ n
voce diatesi genere del verbo
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs
voce
sound uttered by the mouth
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
the faculty or power of utterance
tone or sound emitted by anything
command, precept
music: independent vocal or instrumental part

voice actor n
doppiatore doppiatrice
an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films

voice mail n
messaggeria vocale voicemail
system

void /vɔɪd/ adj
privo
being without
non valido nullo vuoto
computing: not returning value
vuoto
containing nothing
containing no immaterial quality
unoccupied
nullo non valido
having lost all legal validity
inutile vano
not producing any effect; ineffectual; vain

void /vɔɪd/ n
vacuo vuoto
An empty space; a vacuum

void /vɔɪd/ v
svuotare
(medicine) to empty
annullare invalidare
to make invalid or worthless

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ adj
volatile
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions
(informal) explosive

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
vulcanico vulcanica
of or pertaining to a volcano
produced by a volcano
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano

volcanism n
vulcanismo
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ n
vulcano
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcanologist /vəl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
vulcanologa vulcanologo
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
vulcanologia
study of volcanoes

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
arvicola
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae

volemic adj
volemico
relating to the volume of blood circulating in the body

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
arbitrio volitività volizione volontà
conscious choice or decision
volontà
mental power or ability of choosing

volley n
volée
shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground
raffica
simultaneous fire

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
pallavolo palla a volo volley
game

volleyballer n
pallavolista
volleyball player

volt /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
volt
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪdʒ/ n
voltaggio tensione
difference in electrostatic potential

voltaic /vɒlˈteɪ.ɪk/ adj
voltaico
of or relating to electricity; galvanic
producing electricity by chemical action

voltaism n
voltaismo
galvanism

volte-face /vɒltˈfæs/ n
voltafaccia banderuola traditore voltacasacca voltagabbana
a reversal of policy, attitude or principle

voltinism n
voltinismo
the number of broods or generations of an organism in one year

voltmeter n
voltmetro
instrument for measuring electric potential

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
loquace
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious
rampicante
twisting and turning like a vine

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ n
volume
unit of three dimensional measure that consists of a length, a width and a height
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
strength of sound
synonym for quantity
issues of a periodical over a period of one year

volumetric adj
volumetrico
relating to measurement by volume

volumize /ˈvɑl.ju.maɪz/ /ˈvɒl.juː.maɪz/ v
voluminizzare
to add volume to something

voluntarily adv
volontariamente
in a voluntary manner

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ adj
deliberato intenzionale voluto
done by design or intention; intentional
volontario spontaneo di propria iniziativa
done, given, or acting of one's own free will
volenteroso
of or relating to voluntaryism
volontario gratuito
working or done without payment

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ n
volontario
one who voluntarily offers himself/herself for service

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ v
offrirsi offrirsi volontario
to enlist oneself as a volunteer

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/ adj
voluttuoso
formoso
curvaceous, sexy, full-figured

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
vomito
regurgitated former contents of a stomach

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
vomitare rimettere
to regurgitate the contents of a stomach

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
voodoo vudu vudù
Afro-Caribbean religion

voodoo doll n
bambola vudù
doll fashioned to resemble a person for malicious magical intent

voracity n
voracità
the state of being voracious

vortical /ˈvɔːtɪk(ə)l/ adj
vorticale vorticoso
pertaining to a vortex

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
voto
formalised choice

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
votare
assert a formalised choice

vote of no confidence n
sfiducia voto di sfiducia
parliamentary motion

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
elettore elettrice
one who votes

voting n
votazione
action of the verb to vote

voting slip n
scheda elettorale
piece of paper used in elections

voting system n
sistema elettorale
system to determine the result of an election

votive /ˈvəʊtɪv/ adj
votivo
dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge

voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə(ɹ)/ n
buono
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services

vow /vaʊ/ n
voto
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner
A declaration or assertion

vow /vaʊ/ v
giurare votare
To make a vow

vowel /vaʊ.l̩/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
vocale
sound
letter

vowel harmony n
armonia vocalica armonia velare
phonological process

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ n
viaggio
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ n
guardone
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeurism /vwɑːjˈɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
voyeurismo
derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly

vulcanization n
vulcanizzazione
process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur

vulcanize v
vulcanizzare
to harden rubber with heat

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
volgare indecente osceno triviale
distasteful, uncouth, obscene

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ /vʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
individuo volgare
vulgar individual

vulnerability n
vulnerabilità
state of being vulnerable
computing: type of weakness

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌnəɹəbl̩/ adj
vulnerabile
exposed to attack

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌltʃɚ/ n
avvoltoio grifone
bird

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
vulva
collectively the external female sexual organs

vulvectomy n
vulvectomia
surgical removal of vulva

vulvitis n
vulvite
inflammation of the vulva

vulvodynia n
vulvodynia vulvodinia

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
vuvuzela
horn

völva n
völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

wad hook n
cavastracci
two spiral blades arranged something like a corkscrew for extracting spherical objects from the bottom of a bore-hole, particularly a bullet from a firearm

wade /we͡ɪd/ n
guado
act of wading

wade /we͡ɪd/ v
guadare avanzare lentamente procedere a stento
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wadi n
uadi
a valley, gully, or stream-bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season

wading bird n
trampoliere uccelli limicoli uccello di ripa
long-legged bird

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
cialda ostia wafer
biscuit
dischetto lamella
electronics
ostia
religious token

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ n
cialda
flat pastry

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ v
blaterare cianciare ciarlare
to speak or write at length without any clear point or aim

wag /wæɡ/ n
scodinzolio
oscillating movement

wag /wæɡ/ v
marinare la scuola
to not go to school

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
salario paga
money paid to a worker

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
condurre
to conduct or carry out

wager /ˈweɪdʒɚ/ n
scommessa
a stake; a pledge

wager /ˈweɪdʒɚ/ v
scommettere
put up as collateral

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ n
carro
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
ballerina batticoda cutrettola
various small passerine birds

wah-wah n
wawa
wavering sound

waif /weɪf/ n
ritrovamento
goods found of which the owner is not known
naufrago randagio trovatello vagabondo
wanderer

wail /weɪl/ n
suono di sirena
a long drawn out howl
gemito lamento urlo
loud cry or shriek

wail /weɪl/ v
strillo
lamentarsi piangere
to cry out
ululare gemere lamentarsi
to make a sound like crying
gemere lamentarsi piagnucolare
to weep, lament

wain /weɪn/ n
carretto carro
a wagon; a four-wheeled cart for hauling loads, usually pulled by horses or oxen

waist /weɪst/ n
vita
vita cintola cintura
part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
panciotto gilè corpetto
a sleeveless, collarless garment

waistline n
girovita vita
line around the body at the waist; its measurement

wait /weɪt/ n
attesa
a delay

wait /weɪt/ v
aspettare attendere
delay until some event
servire a tavola
to serve customers

wait-and-see adj
accorto attendista cavilloso guardingo oculato
tending to observe

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ n
cameriere
a server in a restaurant or similar

waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
aspettazione aspetto attesa
the act of staying or remaining in expectation

waiting game n
temporeggiare tergiversare
strategy of refraining from action until circumstances change

waiting room n
sala d'aspetto sala d'attesa
room

waitress n
cameriera
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ n
fuorilegge
outlawed woman

waive /weɪv/ v
rinunciare
to relinquish; to give up claim to
ondeggiare
to sway

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
liberatoria
legal document
rinuncia esonero
the act of waiving

wake /ˈweɪk/ n
veglia
period after death
scia strascico
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water
turbolenza
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft

wake /ˈweɪk/ v
svegliare svegliarsi
svegliare
to make somebody stop sleeping
risvegliarsi svegliarsi
to stop sleeping

wake up v
svegliarsi
to (become) awake

wake-up call n
campanello d'allarme
figuratively: alert, reminder, call to action

wakeful adj
attento irrequieto smanioso vigile
restless

wali /ˈwɑːliː/ n
valì
provincial governor in certain Islamic countries

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
passeggiata camminata
trip made by walking

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
sodare
to full cloth
camminare andare a piedi
to move on the feet
portare fuori
to take for a walk
camminare
to travel a distance by walking

walk a tightrope v
camminare sul filo del rasoio
to undertake a precarious course

walk of life n
estrazione sociale
occupation, role, class, or lifestyle

walk on eggshells /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
andare con i piedi di piombo camminare sulle uova
to act carefully to avoid upsetting someone

walk out on v
abbandonare
to abandon

walk the talk v
fare seguire alle parole i fatti
to act in accordance with one's words

walk-on n
figurante
actor with a small part
figurazione
small part in a play or film

walkabout n
bagno di folla
public stroll

walking stick n
bastone da passeggio bastone
cane

walkway /ˈwɑkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔːkˌweɪ/ n
passerella
clearly defined path

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
parete muraglia
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure
fortificazione steccato vallo
defensive rampart
barriera
impediment to free movement
muro fortificazione
structure built for defense surrounding an area
muro parete
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
murare
to enclose by surrounding with walls

wallaby /ˈwɒləbi/ n
wallaby
Any of several species of Marsupial

wallet /ˈwɑlɪt/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ n
portafoglio borsellino
case for keeping money

walleye n
occhiogrigio
Sander vitreus

wallflower /ˈwɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/ n
violaciocca
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
adagiarsi crogiolarsi
to immerse oneself in, to occupy oneself with, metaphorically
sguazzare guazzare rotolarsi
to roll oneself about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire

wallpaper n
carta da parati
decorative paper for walls

walls have ears proverb
i muri hanno le orecchie
be careful about what you say

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ adj
noce
colour

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
noce
nut
tree
wood

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
tricheco
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
valzer
a ballroom dance
piece of music

wan /wæn/ /wɑn/ /wɒn/ adj
fioca fioco
dim, faint
cadaverico cereo smunto
pale, sickly-looking

wand /wɒnd/ n
bacchetta
hand-held narrow rod

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ n
vagabondaggio
act or instance of wandering

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ v
divagare
of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention
tradire
to commit adultery
serpeggiare vagare
to go somewhere indirectly
errare vagare passeggiare bighellonare girovagare vagabondare
to move without purpose or destination
allontanarsi perdersi svicolare
to stray from one's course

wanderer n
errante errabondo girovago nomade ramingo vagabondo
one who wanders

wandering albatross n
albatro urlatore
Diomedea exulans

waning moon n
luna calante
moon as it progresses from full moon to a new moon

wank /wæŋk/ n
masturbazione sega
act of masturbation
cazzata
rubbish, nonsense

wank /wæŋk/ v
masturbare sega
transitive: to masturbate
intransitive: to masturbate

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
coglione
idiot
segaiolo
person who wanks

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ n
voglia volere
desire, wish, longing
mancanza
lack (of)
miseria povertà
poverty

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ v
volere
desire

want list n
mancolista
list of items missing from a collection

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
guerra
conflict involving organized use of arms
rhetorical: campaign against something
card game

war crime n
crimine di guerra
offense for violations of the law of war

war criminal n
criminale di guerra
person guilty of a war crime

war cry n
grido di guerra
war cry

war memorial n
monumento ai caduti monumento ai morti
commemorial monument

war-torn adj
dalla devastato guerra
extensively damaged as the result of war

warble /ˈwɔɹbl̩/ /ˈwɔːbl̩/ v
cinguettare
to sing like a bird, especially with trills

warbler n
usignolo
bird of the Parulidae family
capinera
bird of the Sylviidae family

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
rione
Mormonism: subdivision of church
guardiano
action of a watchman
reparto
part of a hospital where patients reside

ward off v
allontanare
to avert or prevent
deviare evitare scansare scapolare sviare
to parry, or turn aside

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ n
direttore direttrice
a chief administrative officer of a prison
guardiano preside supervisore
an official charged with supervisory duties

warder n
carceriere custode guardiano secondino sorvegliante
guard

wardrobe / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ n
guardaroba
collection of clothing
costume department
guardaroba armadio
movable furniture for storing clothes

wardrobe malfunction n
disfunzione del guardaroba incidente del guardaroba
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure

wardroom n
quadrato quadrato ufficiali
living quarters of a ship

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ n
mercanzia merce
product

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ v
all'erta diffidare
beware of something

warehouse n
magazzino
A place for storing large amounts of products

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
guerra

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
bellicoso
bellicose
belligerent

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
stregone
male magic-user

warlord n
signore della guerra
local ruler or bandit leader where the government is weak

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
ardente
ardent, zealous
caldo caloroso cordiale
being something that causes warmth
caloroso caldo
caring, of relation to another person
caldo
having a temperature slightly higher than usual

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
accostarsi a affezionarsi a
to increasingly favour
riscaldare scaldare
to make or keep warm

warm front n
fronte caldo
the trailing edge of a mass of cold air

warm the cockles of someone's heart v
riempire il cuore di gioia
to provide happiness to someone

warming pan n
scaldaletto
covered metal pan

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
guerrafondaio guerrafondaia
one who advocates war

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ n
calore
moderate heat; sensation of being warm

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
avvertire avvisare
to make someone aware of impending danger

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
avvertimento
instance of warning someone
something spoken or written that is intended to warn

warning triangle n
triangolo di sicurezza
a triangle used to warn other road users

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ n
curvatura deformazione distorsione inarcamento piegatura
distortion or twist
tonneggio
nautical: line used in warping
curvatura deformazione distorsione piegatura
state of being bent out of shape
curvatura spazio-tempo
theoretical construct
ordito
threads running lengthwise

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
tonneggiare appennellare
to move a vessel
curvare deformare distorcere flettere imbarcare inarcare
to twist or turn something out of shape

warp beam n
subbio
warp roll

warped adj
deformato
distorted by warping

warrant of payment n
intimazione di pagamento mandato di pagamento ordine di pagamento precetto di pagamento

warrant officer n
capomandamento maresciallo ruolo marescialli ufficiale garante
member of military

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
garanzia
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised
a written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that repairs will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a fault

warring adj
belligerante
engaged in war; belligerent

warrior /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹɪə/ /ˈwɔɹiɚ/ n
guerriero
guerriero guerriera
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare

warship /wɔɹˌʃɪp/ /wɔːˌʃɪp/ n
unità militari navali
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
verruca porro
type of growth occurring on the skin

wart-biter n
locustone
bush-cricket

warthog n
facocero
a species of wild pig

wartime n
tempo di guerra
period of a war

wary /ˈwɛəɹ.i/ /ˈwɛəɹi/ adj
prudente sospettoso
diffidente accorto circospetto
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous
cauto accorto cauteloso circospetto guardingo vigile
characterized by caution; guarded; careful

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
wasabi
green Japanese condiment

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
lavarsi
to clean oneself
lavare lavarsi
to clean with water

wash one's hands of v
lavarsene le mani
absolve oneself of responsibility

wash up v
spiaggiare
be carried on to land by water

washbasin n
lavabo lavandino acquaio lavello
basin used for washing, sink

washboard n
asse per il bucato asse per lavare
board to do laundry

washer n
rondella
flat disk
lavastoviglie lavatrice
something that washes

washing /ˈwɑʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋ/ n
bucato
textiles that have been or are to be washed

washing machine n
lavatrice
machine that washes clothes

washstand n
porta bacinella porta catino
table for washing

washtub n
tinozza
tub used for washing clothes

wasp /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
vespa
insect

waste /weɪst/ adj
deserto incolto arido
barren
residuo rifiuto scarto
excess
inutile necessario superfluo
superfluous; needless

waste /weɪst/ n
spreco dispendio scialacquio scialo sciupio
action of wasting, ineffective use
escremento
excrement or urine
decadenza
gradual loss or decay
scarto immondizia rifiuto
useless by-products, garbage
distesa desolata landa desolata
waste land, desolate region

waste /weɪst/ v
ammazzare fare fuori uccidere
slang: to kill
debilitare indebolire
to decay
devastare distruggere
to destroy
sperperare sprecare
to squander
deperire indebolirsi
to weaken

waste breath v
sprecar fiato
to speak futilely

waste not, want not proverb
il risparmio è il miglior guadagno

waste of time n
perdita di tempo spreco di tempo
meaningless or fruitless activity

waste time v
perdere tempo
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner

wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ adj
sprecato
not profitably used

wastepaper basket n
cestino della carta straccia
small open container for discarded paper

wastewater n
acque di scarico acque reflue
water containing waste products

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ n
personale di guardia personale di sorveglianza personale di turno
group of sailors and officers
turno di guardia
particular time period
guardia
period of time on duty
guardia sorveglianza
person or group of people who guard
posto di guardia
place where a watchman is posted
orologio cipolla orologio da tasca
portable or wearable timepiece
guardia sorveglianza vigilanza
the act of guarding

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ v
sorvegliare fare attenzione tenere d'occhio vigilare
to attend or guard
montare la guardia
to be vigilant
stare attento a tenere d'occhio
to be wary
guardare
to look at for a period of time
osservare guardare
to observe

watch one's mouth v
cucirsi la bocca fare attenzione a quello che si dice
watch one's mouth

watch out interjection
attenzione!
proceed with caution

watch out v
attento!
to use caution

watch over v
piantonare vegliare
to guard and protect

watchdog n
cerbero
person

watchmaker's n
orologeria
workshop of a watchmaker

watchman n
guardiano sorvegliante
guard

watchtower n
torre di guardia
observation tower

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] n
acqua
one of the basic elements
body of water, or specific part of it
urine
spa water
clear liquid H₂O
medical: fluids in the body, especially when causing swelling
bicchier [[d']]acqua bottiglia [[d']]acqua minerale
serving of water

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] v
annaffiare
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)
abbeverare
to provide (animals) with water

water bear n
tardigrado orso d'acqua
A member of the phylum Tardigrada

water bottle n
borraccia fiaschetta fiasco
A bottle used for carrying water

water clock n
clessidra
device for measuring time

water cycle n
ciclo dell'acqua ciclo idrologico
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation

water dog n
cane d'acqua
water dog

water down v
diluire
to dilute

water gauge n
idrometro
glass column

water heater n
scaldabagno boiler caldaia
appliance for heating water

water lily n
ninfea
Any members of Nymphaeaceae

water meadow n
marcita
low-lying area of grassland subject to seasonal flooding

water pollution n
inquinamento delle acque inquinamento idrico
water pollution

water polo n
pallanuoto
a water sport

water polo player n
pallanuotista waterpolista
player of water polo

water scorpion n
nepa
insect of the family Nepidae

water ski n
sci nautico
ski used for water skiing

water skiing n
sci nautico
water sport

water softener n
addolcitore
device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water

water vapor n
vapore
steam
vapore acqueo
water in a gaseous state

water wheel n
bindolo
wheel propelled by water

water's edge n
bagnasciuga battigia
edge of a body of water

water-soluble adj
idrosolubile
dissolving easily in water

waterbed n
materasso ad acqua
bed with a mattress filled with water

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
acquerello
painting
genre
pigment

watercourse n
corso d'acqua corso
channel through which water flows

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
crescione d'acqua

waterfall /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
cascata
flow of water over the edge of a cliff
waterfall-like outpouring

waterfowl n
uccelli acquatici
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water

waterfront n
fronte mare
land alongside a body of water

watering can n
annaffiatoio innaffiatoio
utensil for watering plants

watermark n
filigrana
translucent design impressed on paper

watermelon /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
cocomero anguria
fruit
plant

watermilfoil n
millefoglio
plant of the genus Myriophyllum

watermill n
mulino ad acqua
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
impermeabile
impermeabilizzato
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in
impermeabile a tenuta stagna
unaffected by water

waterproof v
impermeabilizzare
to make waterproof or water-resistant

waterproofing n
impermeabilizzazione
treatment to make waterproof

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
spartiacque
boundary between adjacent catchment basins

waterside n
lungomare
land bordering water

waterskin n
otre
container

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ adj
impermeabile a tenuta stagna
tightly made

watertightness n
impermeabilità
condition of being watertight

waterworks n
sistema idraulico
any single facility, such as a filtration plant, within such a system
acquedotto sistema idrico
the water supply system of a town etc., including reservoirs, pumps and pipes

watery adj
inzuppato
wet, soggy or soaked with water

wattle /ˈwɒtəl/ n
acacia australiana
Australian acacia
canniccio graticcio intreccio di canne o vimini recinzione
construction of branches and twigs
barbazzale
fleshy appendage on the neck of goat
bargiglio
fold of skin hanging from the neck of birds
pappagorgia
loose hanging skin

wattmeter n
wattmetro wattometro
device for measuring electric power

wave /weɪv/ n
onda
moving disturbance, undulation
moving disturbance in a field
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions
ondata onda
sudden unusually large amount of something

wave /weɪv/ v
ondeggiare
to move back and forth repeatedly
agitare
to wave one’s hand

wave-particle duality n
dualismo onda-particella
concept applying to matter and radiation

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
funzione d'onda
notion in quantum mechanics

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
lunghezza d'onda
the length of a single cycle of a wave

wavemeter n
ondametro
An instrument which meaures electromagnetic wavelengths

wavenumber n
numero d'onda
measure of the number of waves

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
ondato
heraldry

waw /wɔː/ n
vau
Arabic letter

wax /wæks/ adj
cera
made of wax

wax /wæks/ n
cera
oily, water-resistant substance
preparation containing wax, used as a polish

wax /wæks/ v
cerare incerare
apply wax to
crescere
literary: grow
of the moon: appear larger each night
diventare divenire
to assume specified characteristic

wax tablet n
tavoletta cerata
tablet covered with wax

waxing moon n
congiunzione fase di novilunio luna crescente
The moon as it progresses from a new moon to a full moon

waxy /ˈwæksi/ adj
cerea cereo
Resembling wax in texture or appearance

way /weɪ/ n
mezzo
means to enter or leave
modo maniera
method or manner
via
road, direction, path

way too adv
molto
eccessivamente soverchiamente troppo
all too, much too, to a degree that is very excessive

waybill n
lettera di vettura
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo

wayfarer n
viaggiatore viandante
traveller

wayward /ˈweɪwɚd/ adj
contrario disobbediente ostinato ribelle
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray

waza-ari n
wazaari
a judo throw in which the opponent is thrown with control and accuracy

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
noi noialtri
the speakers, or the speaker(s) and other person(s) not being addressed (exclusive we: he or she or they and I)

weak /wiːk/ adj
debole
lacking in force or ability
grammar: regular in inflection
dilute, lacking in taste or potency
physics: one of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay

weak force n
debole forza
weak nuclear force

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
indebolirsi
to become weaker
indebolire spossare
to make weaker

weaker sex n
sesso debole
women regarded collectively

weaker vessel n
il sesso debole
a woman; women collectively

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
codardo coniglio femminuccia fifone merlo mollusco
person of weak character

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
debolezza cagionevolezza fievolezza
condition of being weak
debolezza punto debole tallone di Achille
fault
debolezza debole
special fondness

weal /wiːl/ n
pomfo
a raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by stroke of rod or whip

wealth /wɛlθ/ n
abbondanza
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money
ricchezza
riches; valuable material possessions

wealthy /ˈwɛlθ.i/ adj
danaroso

wean /wiːn/ v
svezzare
to cease giving milk

weaning n
svezzamento
process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependant on the mother for nourishment

weapon /ˈwɛ.pən/ n
arma
instrument of attack or defense in combat

weapon of mass destruction n
arma di distruzione di massa
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction

weaponless adj
disarmato
lacking a weapon

weaponry n
armi
weapons collectively

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ n
abbigliamento
clothing
usura
damage

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ v
portare indossare
to have on (clothes)

wear rose-colored glasses v
guardare con gli occhi di un bambino guardare con occhi di bambino
to be excessively optimistic

wearable /ˈweəɹəbl/ adj
indossabile portabile
able to be worn

wearer n
indossatore
one who wears

wearing /ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/ adj
indossare
intended to be worn

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
stanco
spossato
expressive of fatigue
annoiato tediato
tired, fatigued

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
annoiarsi
to become weary
annoiare annoiarsi far scendere il latte alle ginocchia tediare
to make weary

weasel /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
donnola
least weasel, Mustela nivalis
any mammal of the genus Mustela

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
tempo clima
tempo
state of the atmosphere

weather balloon n
pallone sonda
meteorological balloon

weather forecast n
previsioni del tempo
prediction of future weather

weather front n
fronte meteorologico
boundary between two masses of air

weather gauge n
sopravento
advantageous position of one sailing vessel with respect to another

weather station n
stazione meteorologica
station for meteorological observations

weather vane n
banderuola
a device showing the direction of the wind

weathercock n
banderuola
a fickle, inconstant person
galletto segnavento
weather vane

weatherman n
meteorologo
weather forecaster

weave /wiːv/ n
tessuto
a type or way of weaving

weave /wiːv/ v
tessere intessere intrecciare ordire tramare
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another
tessere
to spin a cocoon or a web

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
tessitore tessitrice
one who weaves

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ n
tessitura
process of making woven material

web /wɛb/ n
rete
any interconnected set of persons, places, or things
Rete Web
the World Wide Web (also spelled Web)

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
browser
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web

web page n
pagina web
a single page in a website

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
webcam
video camera viewed over a network

weber /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webfooted adj
palmipede
having webbed feet

webinar n
seminario in rete teleseminario
interactive seminar conducted via the World Wide Web

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
sito web sito
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web

webspinner n
embiottero
Any of the tropical or subtropical insects of the order Embioptera

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
nozze matrimonio sposalizio
marriage ceremony

wedding cake n
torta nuziale
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony

wedding dress n
abito da sposa vestito da sposa

wedding ring n
vera fede
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛdʒ/ n
cuneo
figurative: something that creates a division
anatre cigni formazione a cuneo
group of birds flying in V formation
spicchio
piece of food etc.
cuneo zeppa bietta fermaporta
simple machine
ferro da alzo
type of golf club

wedge /wɛdʒ/ v
conficcare incastrare incuneare infilare
to force into a narrow gap
imbiettare incuneare rincalzare
to support or secure using a wedge

wee /wiː/ adj
piccolo
small, little

wee /wiː/ n
pipì

wee small hours n
mattinata ore piccole
very early morning

wee-wee n
farfallina pipì pisellino

wee-wee v
fare pipì

weed /wiːd/ n
erba maria
slang: marijuana
erbaccia erbacce
unwanted plant

weed /wiːd/ v
diserbare
to remove weeds from

weedkiller n
erbicida
chemical that destroys unwanted plants

week /wik/ /wiːk/ n
settimana
period of seven days

weekday n
giorno feriale
weekday

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ n
fine settimana weekend
break in the working week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
settimanale
happening once a week or every week
of or relating to a week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
settimanalmente
every week
once every week

weekly /wiːk.li/ n
settimanale
publication that is published once a week

weenie n
cacasotto checca codardo coniglio debole eunuco
Someone weak and unimportant

weep /wiːp/ v
piangere lacrimare versare lacrime
to cry, shed tears

weeping willow n
salice piangente
Salix babylonica

weever /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və/ n
tracina
fish of Trachinidae

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
balanino calandra
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea

weft /wɛft/ n
trama
horizontal threads

weigh /weɪ/ v
pesare
to have a certain weight
to determine the weight of an object
to weigh out

weigh anchor v
levare l'ancora
raise the anchor

weighbridge n
bascula
weighing platform

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
pesatura
weighing

weighing bottle n
pesafiltro
A thin-walled glass container, with a ground-glass stopper

weighing machine n
pesa
a mechanical device for determing the weight of an object or person

weight /weɪt/ n
peso
force due to gravity
object to make something heavier
weight for training muscles
statistics: multiplier

weight /weɪt/ v
appesantire
add weight
ponderare
in mathematics
gravare
oppress

weight loss n
perdita di peso
reduction of body mass

weightlessness n
assenza di peso
having zero weight

weightlifting n
sollevamento pesi
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights
form of exercise

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwɪəd/ adj
bizzarro bislacco strambo
deviating from the normal; bizarre
strano bizzarro
having an unusually strange character or behaviour
anormale fuori dall'ordinario innaturale paranormale surreale
having supernatural or preternatural power

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ n
strambo
strange person

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
benvenuto
whose arrival is a cause of joy

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
salve benvenuta! benvenute! benvenuti! benvenuto!
greeting given upon someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
accoglienza
act of greeting someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
accogliere dare il benvenuto
affirm or greet the arrival of someone

welcome back phraseologicalUnit
bentornato
welcome back

welcoming adj
accogliente
hospitable

weld /wɛld/ v
saldare
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat

weldable /ˈwɛldəbl̩/ adj
saldabile
able to be welded

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
saldatore
one who welds

welding n
saldatura
action or process of welding

welfare trap n
trappola della disoccupazione
situation

welfarism n
welfarismo
The belief in or support of the welfare state

well /wɛl/ adj
bene
in good health

well /wɛl/ adv
bene
accurately; competently
to a significant degree

well /wɛl/ interjection
beh bè
beh mbè
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations

well /wɛl/ n
pozzo
hole sunk into the ground
pozzetto
small section of a microtiter plate

well /wɛl/ v
sgorgare
to issue forth

well and good adj
tutto bene
basically good

well begun is half done proverb
chi ben comincia è a metà dell'opera
much depends on the beginning of an endeavour

well deck n
pozzetto
deck between forcastle and poop

well done interjection
bravo
exclamation of praise

well off adj
benestante
being in fortunate circumstances

well, well, well interjection
bene, bene
indicating consideration

well-being n
benessere
state of health, happiness and/or prosperity

well-brought-up adj
beneducado
having good manners

well-disposed adj
bendisposto benevolente
friendly and sympathetic

well-dressed adj
agghindato azzimato
that dresses well

well-endowed adj
superdotato
having a large penis

well-groomed adj
agghindato azzimato ripulito
neat and well-dressed

well-meaning adj
benintenzionato
with good intentions

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ adj
benestante
rich

wellness n
benessere
The quality or state of being in good health.

wels catfish n
siluro
Silurus glanis

welt /wɛlt/ n
gonfiore livido pomfo segno di frustata
raised mark on the body
tramezzo
strip of leather on a shoe

welter-weight n
peso welter
boxer

wen /wɛn/ n
natta
a cyst on the skin

wench /wɛntʃ/ n
negra
(US, archaic or historical) black woman
fanciulla ragazza
(archaic) girl or young woman
domestica
(archaic) woman servant

wenge /ˈwɛnɡe/ n
wengé
tropical timber

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
mannaro
man

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ n
licantropo lupo mannaro uomo-lupo
wolflike human

west /wɛst/ adj
occidentale

west /wɛst/ n
ovest occidente ponente
compass point

westerly adj
occidentale
to/from the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
occidentale
pertaining to the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
western
film or other dramatic work

western capercaillie n
francolino di monte urogallina
Tetrao urogallus

western cattle egret n
airone guardabuoi
Bubulcus ibis

western diamondback rattlesnake n
crotalo atroce
Crotalus atrox

western sandpiper n
gambecchio dell’Alaska
Calidris mauri

western slaty antshrike n
averla formichiera occidentale

westerner n
occidentale
inhabitant of Europe and the Americas

westernization n
occidentalizzazione
assimilation of the western culture

wet /wɛt/ adj
bagnato impregnato
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid
piovoso uggioso
of weather or a time period: rainy

wet /wɛt/ v
bagnare
cover or impregnate with liquid
urinate accidentally in or on

wet behind the ears adj
alle prime armi essere un novellino muovere i primi passi
inexperienced, not seasoned

wet blanket n
guastafeste
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet dream n
polluzione
literally

wet nurse n
balia
woman hired to suckle another woman's child

wet t-shirt contest n
concorso di magliette bagnate
contest in which women wear wet t-shirts

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
montone
castrated ram

wetness n
umidità
condition of being wet

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ n
muta tuta da subacqueo
close fitting, insulating garment

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ n
colpo
A blow, impact or slap

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
colpire
to hit, slap or strike

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
balena
large sea mammal

whale oil n
olio di balena
oil or fat extracted from whale blubber

whale shark n
squalo balena
Rhincodon typus

whalebone n
fanone
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
baleniere
person who hunts whales
baleniera
vessel for hunting whales

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
caccia alla balena
practice of hunting whales

whangdoodle /ˈhwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ /ˈwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ n
incubo
term of disparagement
babau
whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction

wharf /hwɔɹf/ /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ n
molo banchina pontile
attracco
man-made landing place

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] adv
che
such

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] determiner
che quanto
how much! (in an exclamation)
che
which

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] interjection
cosa
expression of surprise

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] pronoun
ciò che cosa quel che quello che
relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing that
che che cosa cosa
what? (interrogative pronoun)

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
che bella giornata
what a lovely day

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
peccato che peccato
used to express regret

what about adv
e
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered
e se se
used to make a suggestion

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
che fa? che fai?
what are you doing

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
che giorno è oggi?
what date is it today?

what for adv
perché
For what reason; why

what goes around comes around proverb
chi la fa l'aspetti chi semina vento raccoglie tempesta si raccoglie ciò che si semina
actions have consequences

what is her name phraseologicalUnit
come si chiama? qual è il suo nome?
what is her name?

what is his name phraseologicalUnit
come si chiama? qual è il suo nome?
what is his name?

what is that phraseologicalUnit
che cosa è questo
what is that?

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
come si chiama? come ti chiami? qual è il suo nome? qual è il tuo nome?
what is your name?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
quali lingue parla? quali lingue parli?
what languages do you speak?

what the fuck interjection
che cazzo
expressing astonishment
expressing nonchalance

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
che cazzo
An intensive form of what

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
che diavolo? cosa diavolo?
an intensive form of what
che diavolo perche no
why not?

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
che ora è? che ore sono?
what is the time of day?

what's cooking interjection
che succede? cosa sta succendendo?
greeting
cosa sta succedendo?
request for an explanation

what's new phraseologicalUnit
novita?
informal greeting asking what has happened recently

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
che cosa hai in mente
what is bothering you?

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
quel che vale per l’uno vale anche per l’altro
if something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
Qual è il suo numero di telefono? Qual è il tuo numero di telefono?
what's your phone number?

what's-his-name pronoun
Coso
A person or entity whose name one does not remember

whataboutism n
benaltrismo
propaganda technique

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈʍʌtʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
coso
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
qualsiasi cosa
anything
checché come vuoi qualsiasi qualsivoglia qualunque
no matter which; for any

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
vabbè
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says

whatever it takes n
ad ogni costo
anything required to achieve an objective

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adj
ad ogni modo comunque qualsivoglia
in any way

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
frumento grano
grain

wheat flour n
farina di frumento
flour from wheat

wheat germ n
germe di grano
embryo of the wheat kernel

wheat weevil n
calandra del grano punteruolo del grano
species of weevils

wheatgrass n
agropiro
Agropyron

wheedle /ˈwiː.dəl/ /ˈʍiː.dəl/ v
ottenere con lusinghe
obtain by guile or trickery

wheel /wiːl/ n
ruota
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation
pezzo grosso
person with a great deal of power or influence
timone ruota del timone
steering device in a vessel
cerchio cerchione
wheel rim

wheel /wiːl/ v
roteare ruotare girare
To roll along as on wheels
roteare turbinare volteggiare
To travel around in large circles, particularly in the air

wheel clamp n
attrezzo a chiave per il blocco dei veicoli bloccaruota ceppo ganascia
a device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven

wheel of Fortune pn
la ruota della fortuna
Tarot card

wheelbarrow n
carriola
small cart

wheelchair /ˈwilˌt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
sedia a rotelle
chair

wheeler-dealer n
faccendiere intrallazzatore macchinatore
political or commercial schemer

wheelhouse /ˈwiːlˌhaʊs/ n
timoniera
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ n
impennata
action or stunt where a bicycle, etc., is ridden while standing only on its rear wheel or wheels

wheelwright n
carradore carrettaio
person who builds and repairs wheels

wheeze /ʍiːz/ n
anelito rantolo
piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration

wheeze /ʍiːz/ v
anelare ansare ansimare boccheggiare rantolare respirare affannosamente
breathe hard

whelm /ʍɛlm/ v
immergersi impantanarsi infognarsi ingolfare seppellire sopraffare
to bury, cover; to engulf, submerge
essere sopraffatto
to overcome with emotion

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
quando
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
quando
at what time
at such time as
at a time in the past
as soon as

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ interjection
basta
that's enough

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ n
quando
the time

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
quando
what time; which time

when Hell freezes over adv
alle calende greche mai quando gli asini voleranno
never

when all is said and done phraseologicalUnit
in conclusione
in the end

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
a Roma, fai come i romani paese che vai, usanze che trovi quando a Roma vai, fai come vedrai quando sei a Roma, vivi come i romani
behave as those around do

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade proverb
quando la vita ti dà limoni, prepara una limonata se la vita ti offre limoni, fai una limonata
make the best out of difficult situations

when pigs fly adv
quando gli asini voleranno alle calende greche
never, expressed by an idiom

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
quando il gatto non c'è, i topi ballano
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances

when the going gets tough, the tough get going proverb
quando il gioco si fa duro, i duri cominciano a giocare
in difficult times the strong-willed take action

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
da dove donde onde
from where; from which place or source

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
da cui da dove donde onde
conjunction

whenever /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction
ogni volta che

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
dove
at what place; to what place; from what place
at or in what place
in what situation

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
dove
at or in which place
legal: in the situation in which
laddove dove
to which place or situation
laddove
wherever

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
dove
the place in which something happens

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ pronoun
dove
the place in which

where are we phraseologicalUnit
dove siamo?
where are we

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
dove andiamo?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
dove sei? dove è?
where are you?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
da dove viene? da dove vieni? di dov'è? di dove sei?
in which country or region were you born or raised

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
dove vive? dove vivi?
where do you live?

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
dove andare quest'autobus?
where does this bus go

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
dove andare questo treno?
where does this train go

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
dov'è il bagno? dov'è la toilette?
where is the toilet?

where there is a will there is a way /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
volere è potere
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found

whereabouts /ˈʍɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌʍɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
dislocazione dove in che luogo posizione
location

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ conjunction
mentre laddove
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
per cui
by which

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
dappertutto ovunque
in all places, everywhere
dovunque
in any place, anywhere

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ adv
come
in what way; how

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ n
mezzi necessario occorrente
the ability and means to accomplish some task

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ v
affilare
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening
stimolare stuzzicare
stimulate or make more keen

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
che ... no se
se
introducing indirect questions

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ n
cote
stone used to hone tools

whey /ʍeɪ/ n
siero latte
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
quale
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied
che i quali il quale la quale le quali
(relative) the one(s) that

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
quale
(interrogative) what one or ones
che cui
(relative) who, whom, what

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
qualsiasi qualunque
any one or number of a group; no matter which

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
benché malgrado
although
mentre
during the same time that

whim /wɪm/ /ʍɪm/ n
capriccio ghiribizzo fantasia gnagnera griccio grillo
fanciful impulse

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ n
chiurlo piccolo chiurletto chiurlotto mezzano
a large wading bird, Numenius phaeopus

whimper v
piagnucolare
to cry or sob softly and intermittently

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
buffo capriccioso divertente peculiare sconcertante strano
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing

whimsy n
capriccio stravaganza
idea

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ n
frigno lagna piagnisteo piagnucolio sibilo uggiolio
a long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ v
sibilare
to make a sound resembling such a cry
piagnucolare
to utter a whine

whinny /ˈwɪni/ v
nitrire
of a horse; to make a gentle neigh

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
frusta sferza nerbo
rod or rope

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
frustare sferzare flagellare scudisciare staffilare
to hit with a whip

whiplash n
colpo di frusta
lash of a whip
colpo di frusta
whiplash injury

whipped cream n
panna montata lattemiele
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ n
piccolo impertinente
young, cheeky person

whipping /ˈwɪpɪŋ/ n
montare
cooking technique
frustare
punishment

whippoorwill /ˈ(h)wɪp.ɚ.ˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ə.ˌwɪl/ n
caprimulgo succiacapre
bird

whirl /wɜːl/ /wɝl/ /ʍɜːl/ /ʍɝl/ /ʍɪɾ(ə̯)l/ v
piroettare roteare turbinare
To rotate, revolve, spin rapidly

whirlpool /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
gorgo mulinello vortice
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/ n
turbine
a violent windstorm of limited extent characterised by an inward spiral motion of the air

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɜː/ /ʍɝ/ n
frullio sibilo
A sibilant buzz or vibration

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɜː/ /ʍɝ/ v
frullare roteare sbattere turbinare vorticare
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
frusta
kitchen utensil

whisker /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ n
pelo
(colloquial) very small distance between two things
hair of the beard
vibrissa baffo
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat
basetta basettoni favoriti fedine
part of the beard

whiskered tern n
mignattino piombato
Chlidonias hybrida

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
whisky
alcoholic drink
Washington
the letter "W" in ICAO spelling alphabet

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ n
sussurro
act of speaking in a quiet voice

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
sussurrare
to talk in a quiet voice

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ n
fischietto fischio
fischietto
device used to make a whistling sound
fischio
sound made by whistling

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
fischiare
to produce a whistling sound

whistle-blower n
informatore
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities

whistler /ˈʍɪslə(ɹ)/ n
quattrocchi
goldeneye
fischiatore
someone or something that whistles

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
bianco
bright and colourless
of or relating to Caucasians
board games: deemed to belong to the white set
politics: anti-revolutionary

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
bianco bianca
Caucasian person
albume
albumen
bianco
color/colour
bianca
street name for cocaine

white blood cell n
globulo bianco
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response

white bream n
scardone scardova
European fish

white cabbage n
cavolo cappuccio cavolo bianco
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

white chocolate n
cioccolato bianco
food

white coat n
camice
white coat worn in laboratories

white copper n
argentana
alloy

white dwarf n
nana bianca
white dwarf star

white gold n
oro bianco
A precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white hole n
buco bianco
singularity

white lie n
bugia a fin di bene bugia bianca bugia pietosa
deliberate untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result

white marriage n
matrimonio in bianco
unconsummated marriage

white mulberry n
gelso bianco
mulberry tree

white paper n
libro bianco
marketing document
EU document
parliamentary document

white poplar n
gattice
Populus alba

white supremacy n
suprematismo bianco
ideology

white tea n
tè bianco
drink

white terror n
terrore bianco

white tie n
frac

white truffle n
tartufo bianco
species of truffle

white vinegar n
aceto bianco
vinegar that has been distilled

white wine n
vino bianco
light coloured wine

white-bearded antshrike n
averla formichiera pettonero
passerine bird

white-billed diver n
strolaga beccogiallo
Gavia adamsii

white-collar crime n
criminalità dei colletti bianchi reati dei colletti bianchi
non-violent crime

white-crowned plover n
pavoncella corona bianca
Vanellus albiceps

white-eyed gull n
gabbiano occhibianchi
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

white-rumped hawk n
poiana groppone bianco
Buteo leucorrhous

white-rumped sandpiper n
gambecchio di Bonaparte
Calidris fuscicollis

white-shouldered antshrike n
averla formichiera spallebianche
passerine bird

white-tailed deer n
cervo della Virginia cervo dalla coda bianca
type of deer

white-tailed hawk n
poiana codabianca americana
Buteo albicaudatus

white-throated dipper n
merlo acquaiolo
Cinclus cinclus

white-throated hawk n
poiana golabianca
Buteo albigula

white-winged tern n
mignattino alibianche
Chlidonias leucopterus

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ n
sorbo montano
any of various Eurasian deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
lavagna
large vertical writing area

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ n
bianchezza biancore
state of being white

whitethroat n
sterpazzola
Sylvia communis

whitetip reef shark n
squalo pinna bianca del reef
Triaenodon obesus

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
calce
lime and water mixture
cappotto
victory

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
cancellare lavare via
cover errors
imbiancare
paint

whither /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
a dove
to which place

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
biancastro bianchiccio
somewhat white

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ n
paronichia
an infection

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ v
intagliare
cut or shape wood with a knife

who /huː/ pronoun
che
who (relative pronoun)
chi
who? (interrogative pronoun)

who are you phraseologicalUnit
chi sei?
who are you?

who knows phraseologicalUnit
chissà?
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
chi sorveglierà i sorveglianti stessi
concern about whether the law is enforced on those who enforce the law

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
chi l'avrebbe detto chi l'avrebbe mai detto
who would have guessed it?

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
chiunque
whatever person or persons

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adj
intero
entire

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
tutto
something complete

whole milk n
latte intero
milk from which nothing has been removed

wholegrain n
integrale
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran

wholemeal bread n
pane integrale
bread

wholeness n
pienezza
quality of being whole

wholesale adj
all'ingrosso
of or relating to sale in bulk or large quantity

wholesome /ˈhoʊlsəm/ adj
salubre
promoting good health, and well-being

whom /huːm/ pronoun
cui
relative pronoun
chi
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative)
what person; object of a verb (accusative)

whoop /huːp/ /wuːp/ n
urlo della pertosse
A gasp, characteristic of whooping cough
grido urlo
An exclamation, a cry, usually of joy

whoop /huːp/ /wuːp/ v
colpire picchiare
to beat, to strike
annientare
to defeat thoroughly

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
cigno selvatico
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus

whooping cough n
pertosse tosse canina
a contagious disease

whopping /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/ adj
enorme
exceptionally great or large

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ n
puttana zoccola troia sgualdrina

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ v
andare a puttane
to engage a prostitute
prostituirsi
to prostitute oneself

whorish /ˈhɔɹɪʃ/ adj
puttanesco
resembling a whore

whorl /wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
fusaiolo
spindle whorl.

whose /huːz/ determiner
cui
of which (relative)
of whom (relative)

why /ʍaɪ/ adv
perché
for what reason

why /ʍaɪ/ n
perché
the reason

why not adv
perché no
state one has no objection
why is that not true

wick /wɪk/ n
lucignolo stoppino
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
cattivo malvagio diabolico malvagia nefasto perverso
evil or mischevous
diabolico fantastico figata
slang: awesome

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
maledettamente
slang: very

wicked /wɪkt/ /ˈwɪkɪd/ n
diavolo maligno
people who are wicked

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ n
vimini
flexible branch or twig

wickerwork n
lavorazione in vimini prodotto in vimini
things made of wicker

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
largo ampio
having a large physical extent from side to side

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adv
largo
extensively

wide-angle lens n
grandangolare grandangolo
short focal length lens

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv
ampiamente

widen /ˈwaɪdən/ v
allargarsi
to become wider
allargare
to broaden or extend
to make wider
allargere
to let out clothes

widespread adj
diffuso ampio esteso
affecting a large area

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ n
vedova
woman whose spouse has died

widowed adj
vedovo
(of a previously married person) whose spouse has died

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
vedovo
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

widowhood n
vedovanza
The period of being a widow

width /ˈwɪtθ/ n
larghezza
measurement of something from side to side
state of being wide

wield /wiːld/ v
maneggiare
to handle with skill and ease

wieldy /ˈwildi/ /ˈwiːldi/ adj
gestibile maneggevole
capable of being easily wielded or managed

wiener n
hot dog salsiccia di Francoforte salsicciotto di Francoforte würstel
würstel
sausage

wife /waɪf/ n
moglie sposa
married woman

wife carrying n
trasporto della moglie
Scandinavian sport

wifelet /ˈwaɪflət/ n
coniuge consorte mogliettina
(affectionate) wife
madama signora
mistress

wig /wɪɡ/ n
parrucca
head of artificial hair

wigeon n
fischione
a kind of duck

wigmaker n
parrucchiere parrucchiera
person who makes wigs

wiki /ˈwɪki/ n
wiki
collaborative website

wikification n
wikificazione
the process of adding wiki syntax to text in a wiki platform

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikificare
to adapt (text) to a wiki

wild /waɪld/ adj
selvaggio selvatico
not domesticated or tamed
selvaggio
raucous, unruly, and savage

wild animal n
animale selvatico
animal living in a natural, undomesticated state

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
cinghiale
Sus scrofa

wild rice n
riso selvaggio
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
baccarello ciavardello sorbezzolo
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
fragola di bosco fragolina di bosco
Fragaria vesca

wild thyme n
serpillo
species of flowering plant in the mint family

wild turkey n
tacchino
Meleagris gallopavo

wild-goose chase n
caccia ai fantasmi ricerca inutile ricerca vana sforzo inutile
fruitless, futile pursuit

wildcat /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ n
gatto selvatico
Felis silvestris

wildcat strike n
sciopero selvaggio
a labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of the union

wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/ n
natura
uncultivated tract of land

wildfire /ˈwaɪəldˌfaɪɝ/ n
incendio boschivo
rapidly spreading fire

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
fauna fauna selvatica
animals and plants in their natural environment

wildness n
ferinità scapestrataggine selvatichezza selvaticità sfrenatezza
the quality of being wild or untamed

will /wɪl/ n
volontà
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition
testamento lascito
legal document

will /wɪl/ v
-erò
indicating future action
legare lasciare in eredità
To bequeath
volere
to wish strongly

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ n
fuoco fatuo
delusionary goal
strange light

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
mi vuoi sposare? vuoi sposarmi?
marriage proposal

willful ignorance n
beata ignoranza
A decision in bad faith to avoid becoming informed

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
disposto
ready to do something that is not a matter of course

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
volentieri con piacere di buon grado di buongrado
of one’s own free will

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
salice salcio
tree

willow warbler n
luì grosso
Phylloscopus trochilus

willowy /ˈwɪloʊi/ /ˈwɪləʊi/ adj
slanciato
tall, slender, graceful

willy n
pisellino pisello pipino
The penis

willy-nilly /ˌwɪliˈnɪli/ adv
a casaccio
seemingly at random, haphazardly

wilt /wɪlt/ n
appassimento avvizzimento
drooping

wilt /wɪlt/ v
appassire avvizzire afflosciarsi
to droop

wily /waɪ.liː/ adj
furbo sornione subdolo
sly, cunning

wimp n
coccio rammollito smidollato cacasotto codardo coniglio
someone who lacks confidence

wimple n
soggolo
Cloth used to cover a nun's head

win /wɪn/ n
vittoria
individual victory

win /wɪn/ v
ottenere guadagnare
obtain (someone) by wooing
vincere
transitive: achieve victory in
intransitive: achieve by winning

winch /wɪntʃ/ n
verricello argano bozzello salpareti
machine

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
sventagliare
cause (someone) to become breathless
peto scoreggia flatulenza
flatus
vento
movement of air

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
caricare
to tighten a clockwork mechanism
arrotolare avvolgere
to turn coils of something around

wind back v
riavvolgere
to wind towards the beginning

wind chimes n
campanello eolico
chime made from suspended wooden, metal, etc. tubes, bells and rods that tinkle when moved by the wind

wind farm n
parco eolico
collection of wind turbines

wind instrument n
strumento ad ancia
type of musical instrument

wind power n
energia eolica
power harnessed from the wind

wind rose n
rosa dei venti
meteorological diagram

wind turbine n
ventoturbino
device

winding /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/ n
avvolgimento
length of wire wound around the core of an electrical transformer

windlass /ˈwɪnd.ləs/ n
argano bozzello salpareti verricello
winch

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
girandola
child's toy
mulino a vento
structure
machine

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
finestra
area on a computer screen
opening for light and air
period of time

window cleaner n
lavavetri
person

window frame n
telaio della finestra
framework around a window

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
cristallo vetrata
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ n
davanzale
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe n
trachea
trachea

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ n
andana
row of cut grain or hay

windscreen washer n
lavacristallo
device to clean windscreens

windshield n
parabrezza
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather

windshield wiper n
tergicristallo
device to clear a windshield

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adj
sopravento
towards the wind

windy /ˈwɪndi/ adj
ventoso
accompanied by wind
ventilato ventoso
unsheltered and open to the wind

wine /waɪn/ n
vino
alcoholic beverage made from grapes
alcoholic beverage made from other fruit or vegetables

wine /waɪn/ v
bere del vino bere il vino
drink wine
offrire pranzi e cene
entertain with wine

wine cellar n
cantina cantina vinicola
underground place for storing wine

wine list n
lista dei vini
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar

wine moth n
carruga
insect of the genus Oinophilia

wine thief n
alzavino
A pipette used to remove small amounts of wine from a cask in order to taste or test it

wine vinegar n
aceto di vino
vinegar made from wine

wine-colored adj
vinato
having the color of red wine

winemaking n
vinificazione
the act of making wine

winepress n
torchio torchio vinario
device for squeezing grapes

winery /ˈwaɪnəɹi/ n
cantina
a place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine

wineshop n
bottiglieria canova cantina degustazione enoteca fiaschetteria
store that sells wine

wineskin n
otre
bag for holding wine

wing /wɪŋ/ n
squadra
air force unit
parafango
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area
ala
part of an aircraft
part of an animal
extension to a main body
extension of a ship's bridge
fraction of a political movement
sports: position in many team sports

winghead shark n
squalo martello alato
Eusphyra blochii

wingman n
spalla
friend that gives support

wingspan n
apertura alare
the distance from left wingtip to right

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ n
ammiccamento batter d'occhio nittitazione
a blink
attimo guizzo lampo
an instant

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
fare l'occhiolino ammiccare strizzare l'occhio
to blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion

winkle n
pisello
children's slang: the penis

winnable adj
vincibile
able to be won

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
vincitore vincitrice
one who has won or often wins

wino /ˈwaɪnəʊ/ /ˈwiːnəʊ/ n
alcolizzato beone spugna ubriaco ubriacone
alcoholic (pejorative)

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
inverno
fourth season, marked by short days and lowest temperatures

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
svernare
spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday

winter solstice n
solstizio d'inverno
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun

winter wheat n
frumento invernale
type of wheat

winters adv
inverni
in the winter

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
invernale
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy

wipe /waɪp/ v
asciugare pulire
remove surface substance

wipe out v
annientare cancellare dalla terra eliminare obliterare spazzare via
to destroy or obliterate
cancellare
to erase

wiper /ˈwaɪpɚ/ n
tergicristallo
someone who wipes

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ n
filo spinato
fence made of usually barbed wire
cavo cavo elettrico filo elettrico
metal conductor that carries electricity
cimice microspia
slang: hidden listening device on the person
arrivo traguardo
sports: finish line of a racetrack
filo metallico filo
thin thread of metal

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ v
telegrafare
informal: to send a message or a money value to another person through a telecommunications system
installare microspie
slang: to install eavesdropping equipment
collegare tramite cavo
to add something into an electrical system by means of wiring
elettrificare installare impianto elettrico stendere fili elettrici
to equip with wires for use with electricity
assicurare con filo metallico fissare con filo metallico legare con filo metallico
to fasten with wire
avere nervi a fior di pelle eccitare gasare
to make someone tense or psyched-up
infilzare
to string on a wire

wire transfer n
bonifico trasferimento bancario
electronic transfer of funds

wiretap n
cimice microspia
covert connection

wiretap v
intercettare spiare
to install or to use such a device

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
saggezza
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way
ability to know and apply spiritual truths
piece of wise advice
discernimento
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding
buon senso discrezionalità senno senso
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good
saggezza avvedutezza criterio discernimento senno
element of personal character

wisdom tooth n
dente del giudizio
rearmost molar in humans

wise /waɪz/ adj
saggio
showing good judgement

wise guy n
fanfarone insolente sapientone smargiasso spaccone
one who is insolent or flippant

wiseacre n
saccente
one who feigns knowledge or cleverness

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
saggiamente coscienziosamente in maniera appropriata intelligentemente
in a wise manner

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
bisonte europeo
The European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
desiderio voglia
desire

wish /wɪʃ/ v
augurare
to bestow a thought
desiderare volere
to hope for an outcome

wishful thinking n
mero desiderio pia illusione pio desiderio
illusion that what one would like is true

wishlist /ˈwɪʃlɪst/ n
lista dei desideri
a list of desired things

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
allungato annacquato diluito
thin or watery
incerto indeciso mollaccione smidollato
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support

wisp /wɪsp/ n
ciocca legnolo pagliuzza trefolo
a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance

wisteria n
glicine
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
malinconico nostalgico
full of longing

wit /wɪt/ n
battuta facezia freddura ilare spiritosaggine
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes
acutezza arguzia genio
Ability to think quickly
spirito brio motto di spirito prontezza di spirito senso umoristico
Spoken humour, particularly that thought of quickly
arguzia ingegno vivace
intellectual ability
senno
mind; sanity

witch /wɪtʃ/ n
strega fattucchiera maliarda saga versiera
person who uses magic

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ n
sciamana sciamano stregona stregone taumaturga taumaturgo
person believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magic

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ n
caccia alle streghe
campaign to punish dissident persons
persecution of persons believed to be using magic

witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkɹæft/ n
stregoneria
the practice of witches

witches' Sabbath n
sabba
supposed meeting of witches at midnight to practice sorcery or to take part in a demonic orgy

with /wɘð/ /wɪi/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
contro con
against
con
in the company of
in addition to
by means of
as nourishment
in support of

with a grain of salt adv
col sale in zucca con un po' di sale in zucca
with common sense and skepticism

with all due respect
con tutto il dovuto rispetto
phrase used before disagreeing with someone

with one's eyes closed adv
ad occhi chiusi

with one's hand in the cookie jar
colto con le mani nel sacco
observed or apprehended while committing a theft

with open arms
a braccia aperte
with enthusiasm, as if embracing

with regard to preposition
in quanto a per quanto riguarda
concerning

with respect to preposition
per quanto riguarda rispetto a
pertaining to

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ v
prelevare ritirare
extract (money from an account)
ritirare tirare indietro tirare via tirarsi indietro
pull back
ritirare interrompere rappellare revocare rimuovere
remove, stop providing
ritirarsi retrocedere
retreat
ritirare prendere indietro
take back

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ n
ritiro ritrattazione
astinenza
type of metabolic shock

withe /wɪθ/ n
ramoscello vimine virgulto
twig or shoot

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
appassire avvizzire essiccare inaridire raggrinzire
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up
avvizzire inaridire inaridirsi
(intransitive) to become helpless due to emotion

withered /ˈwɪðəd/ /ˈwɪðɚd/ adj
appassito
shrivelled

witherite n
witherite
mineral

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
garrese
part of the back of a draft animal

withhold /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
trattenere
to keep an object

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
entro
before the specified duration ends
in scope or range of
all'interno dentro
spatial enclosure

without /wɪθˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈʌʊt/ preposition
senza
not having

without a doubt
non c'è che dire senz'ombra di dubbio senza dubbio senza ombra di dubbio

without fail
immancabilmente senza dubbio
certainly

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
fronteggiare
to oppose
resistere
to resist

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ n
testimonianza
attestation of a fact or event
testimone
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court
prova
something that serves as evidence

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ v
testimoniare
(transitive) to furnish proof of
essere testimone
(transitive) to see or gain knowledge of through experience

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
arguzia battuta freddura frizzo spiritosaggine spiritosità
witty remark

wittiness n
lepidezza lepidità
the quality of being witty

wittol /ˈwɪtəl/ n
becco cornuto contento
a contented cuckold

witty /ˈwɪti/ adj
convincente faceto fine ingegnoso malizioso
clever; amusingly ingenious
spiritoso
full of wit
arguto faceto
possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity
arguzia
quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits

wizard /wɪ.zɚd/ /ˈwɪ.zəd/ n
assistente procedura guidata
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
mago
person skilled with magic
person skilled or unusually talented in a particular field

wizen /ˈwɪzən/ adj
raggrinzito
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage

woad n
guado glasto
Isatis tinctoria

wobbly adj
traballante
unsteady and tending to wobble

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
disgrazia dolore guaio
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woe is me /woʊ ɪz mi/ /wəʊ ɪz miː/ interjection
ahimè
interjection

woggle n
portafazzolettone
Boy Scout’s neckerchief clasp or slide

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ n
lupo
animal
donnaiolo
man who makes amorous advances on many women

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ v
divorare
to devour

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
lupacchiotto
young wolf

wolf down v
divorare
consume quickly

wolf in sheep's clothing n
lupo travestito da agnello
a disguised danger

wolf spider n
ragno-lupo
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolffish /ˈwʊlfˌfɪʃ/ n
pesce lupo
fish

wolframite n
wolframite
wolframite

wolverine /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ n
ghiottone ossifraga volverina
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/ n
donna femmina
adult female person

woman of the world n
donna di mondo
worldly woman

womanizer /ˈwʊmənaɪzəɹ/ n
donnaiolo farfallone
habitual seducer of women

womanly adj
femminile femmineo donnesco femminino muliebre
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
grembo seno
figuratively: place where something is made or formed
utero grembo
uterus

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
vombato
marsupial

wombly adj
uterino
of or pertaining to the womb

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
meraviglia
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
chiedersi domandarsi
to ponder about something

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
meraviglioso
excellent, extremely impressive

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
meravigliosamente
in a wonderful manner
to an extent inspiring wonder

wonderland n
paese delle meraviglie
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels

wondrous /ˈwʌndɹəs/ adj
meraviglioso
amazing, inspiring awe

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ adj
abituato avvezzo
accustomed or apt

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ n
abitudine
habitual way of doing things

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ v
abituare avvezzare familiarizzare
To make (someone) used to; to accustom

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ n
wonton
Chinese dumpling

woo /wuː/ v
corteggiare
to endeavor to gain someone's affection

wood /wʊd/ n
legna
firewood
legni
music: woodwind instrument
legno
substance
legname
wood from a particular species
bosco
woodland

wood /wʊd/ v
rimboschire
to cover or plant with trees

wood cudweed n
canapicchia comune
Gnaphalium sylvaticum

wood pigeon n
colombaccio
Columba palumbus

wood pulp n
pasta di legno
pulp from trees used to make paper

wood sandpiper n
piro piro boschereccio
Tringa stagnatilis

wood sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ n
acetosella
a white-flowered woodland plant, Oxalis acetosella

woodchat shrike n
averla capirossa
Lanius senator

woodchipper n
cippatrice
woodchip making machine

woodchipping n
cippatura
conversion of wood to chips

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/ n
marmotta
rodent of the family Sciuridae

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
beccaccia acceggia
wading bird in the genus Scolopax

woodcut n
xilografia
method of printmaking

woodcutter n
taglialegna
person who cuts wood

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ adj
boscoso
covered with trees

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
di legno ligneo
made of wood

wooden spoon n
maglia nera
prize for coming last in a competition
cucchiaio di legno mestolo di legno
spoon made from wood

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ adj
boschereccio
of or pertaining to a creature or object existing in a woodland

woodlark n
tottavilla
Lullula arborea

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
onisco armadillo volgare porcellino di terra
any species of suborder Oniscidea

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
picchio
bird in Picinae

woodshed n
legnaia
enclosed structure for storing firewood

woodwind instrument n
legno
musical instrument

woodworm n
tarlo
larvae that bore into wood

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
boscoso
covered in woods

wooer /ˈwu.ɚ/ /ˈwuː.ə/ n
spasimante corteggiatore postulante pretendente richiedente
someone who woos or courts

woof /wʊf/ n
trama
set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom

wool /wʊl/ n
lana
hair of sheep, etc.
cloth or yarn

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
di lana in lana
made of wool

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
lanoso
made of wool

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
word parola
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit
parola termine
promise
parola verbo
the word of God
parola termine vocabolo
unit of language

word of honor n
parola d'onore parola di honor
a promise, or a pledge of one's good faith

word of mouth n
passaparola
verbal means of passing of information

word search n
parole intrecciate
a word game

word to the wise adv
a buon intenditor poche parole
idiomatic

wording n
dicitura
choice of words

wordy /ˈwɝdi/ adj
prolisso
using an excessive number of words

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] n
lavoro fatica impegno
effort expended on a particular task
lavoro impiego occupazione
labour, employment, occupation, job
opera lavoro creazione
literary, artistic, or intellectual production
lavoro
measure of energy expended in moving an object
thermodynamics: energy in transit between one form or repository and another
posto di lavoro lavoro
place where one is employed

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] v
lavorare
to do a specific task
shape, form, or improve a material

work function n
lavoro di estrazione
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

work hardening n
incrudimento
repeated plastic deformation of a material

work in progress n
lavori in corso

work one's butt off v
sgobbare
to work excessively

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
allenarsi
to habitually exercise rigorously

work someone's ass off v
sgobbare
to work excessively

work-to-rule n
sciopero bianco
labor protest in which the minimum work is carried out

workability n
lavorabilità
ease with which something can be worked

workable adj
lavorabile trattabile
able to be worked or fashioned
praticabile
capable of functioning

workaholic adj
stacanovista stacanovistico stakanovista stakanovistico
in the nature or manner of a workaholic

workaholic n
stacanovista stakanovista
person

workbench n
piano da lavoro
sturdy table

worked up adj
emozionato
excessively emotional

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
lavorante lavoratore operaio
person who performs labor

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
lavoratori di tutto il mondo, unitevi! proletari di tutti i paesi, unitevi!
workers of the world, unite

workforce n
forza lavoro manodopera
workers employed by an organization

workgroup /ˈwəːkɡɹuːp/ n
gruppo di lavoro
a group of workers engaged in a series of collaborative tasks

working /ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/ adj
funzionante
functioning
lavorativo
of or relating to employment

workout /ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/ n
allenamento
an exercise session; a period of physical exercise
schedule or program of exercises, especially with a goal

workplace n
luogo di lavoro
place where someone works

workroom n
bottega
A room where work is done

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
seminario workshop
academic conference
laboratorio workshop
intensive course of education
bottega laboratorio
small manufacturing room

workstation n
postazione
area for single worker
workstation
powerful desktop computer

workstead n
postazione
place for work
posto di lavoro
place of employment

workup n
controllo medico
a general medical examination

world /wɜːld/ /wɝːld/ /wɵːld/ n
mondo
human collective existence
the Earth
inhabited planet
individual or group perspective or social setting
the universe

world cup n
campionato mondiale
event; competition
coppa del mondo
trophy

world record n
primato mondiale record del mondo record mondiale
the world's best score or time

world's oldest profession n
professione più antica del mondo
euphemism for prostitution

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
mondano
concerned with the secular rather than sacred

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adv
mondanamente
In a worldly manner.

worldview n
modo di vedere
general philosophy or view of life
totality of one's beliefs about reality
visione del mondo Weltanschauung concezione del mondo
personal view of the world

worldwide adj
mondiale
affecting every place in the world

worldwide adv
in tutto il mondo
throughout the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
verme baco
animal
self-replicating program
miserabile
contemptible being
drago
dragon or mythological serpent

worm-eaten adj
bacato
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormhole n
cunicolo
a shortcut between distant parts of space

wormlike adj
vermicolare
similar to a worm

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ n
assenzio
Artemisia absinthium

wormy adj
bacato
infested with worms

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
indossato usato
past participle of wear

worn out adj
consumato consunto logoro usurato
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use
distrutto esausto spossato stanco
exhausted from exertion

worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
preoccupato
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worrisome /ˈwʌɹisəm/ [ˈwɜː(ə)səm] adj
preoccupante
causing worry; perturbing or vexing

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
preoccupazione
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
preoccuparsi
be troubled
preoccupare disturbare
disturb the peace of mind of

worrying /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
preoccupante inquietante
inducing worry

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
peggiore
comparative form of bad

worsen v
peggiorare
intransitive: get worse
peggiorare andare di male in peggio
transitive: make worse

worsening n
aggravamento inasprimento peggioramento
worse situation

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ n
adorazione culto venerazione
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object
adorazione ardore culto venerazione
the ardent love of a person
culto
the religious ceremonies that express this devotion

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ v
adorare
adorare venerare deificare
to honor and adore, especially as a deity
celebrare
to participate in religious ceremonies

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
il peggiore peggiore pessimo
most inferior

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ n
peggiore
something that is worst

worst comes to worst adv
di male in peggio nel peggiore dei casi
if a bad situation develops

worsted /ˈwəː.stɪd/ /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
pettinato
fine smooth wool fabric

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
meritevole degno
deserving of
valore
equal in value to

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
valore
value

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
inconsistente insignificante inutile privo di valore senza valore
not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential

worthlessness n
inane inutilità
quality of lacking worth

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ adj
che vale la pena
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
degno
having worth, merit}} or value

would /wəd/ /wʊd/ v
volere
used to express a polite request

would you like to go out with me phraseologicalUnit
ti piacerebbe uscire con me?
suggestion to date someone

wouldn't hurt a fly v
non fare male a una mosca
is of very gentle nature (idiom)

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ n
ferita
an injury to a person by which the skin is divided
ferita lesione
injury
offesa
something that offends a person’s feelings

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ v
ferire offendere
hurt (someone's feelings)
ferire
hurt or injure

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
ferito
suffering from a wound
suffering from an emotional injury

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
intessuto tessuto
fabricated by weaving

wow /waʊ̯/ interjection
uao
accidenti accipicchia incredibile per la miseria per tutti i diavoli perbacco
excitement

wrap /ɹæp/ n
rotolo sandwich arrotolato
food
cappotto scialle sciarpa
garment

wrap /ɹæp/ v
avviluppare avvolgere impacchettare incartare
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc

wrap up v
completare concludere portare a termine terminare
To finish off a task completely
avvolgere cintare confezionare fasciare imballare impacchettare
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection
riassumere ricapitolare sintetizzare
To summarize or recapitulate
coprirsi essere ben coperto
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather

wrapped /ɹæpt/ adj
incartato
encased in a wrapping

wrasse /ɹæs/ n
labride tordo di mare
Fish

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ n
ira collera furore
great anger

wreak havoc /ɹiːk ˈhæv.ək/ v
creare scompiglio gettare scompiglio
To cause damage, disruption, or destruction

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
ghirlanda
heraldry: support of a crest
corona ghirlanda
ornamental circular band
spirale voluta
something twisted and curled

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ n
collisione disastro
collision
relitto rottame carcassa carretta colabrodo resti
remains
relitto rottame
ruined object or person

wrecker /ˈɹɛkɚ/ n
demolitore demolitrice disgregatore disgregatrice sfasciafamiglie
one who breaks up situations, events
sfasciacarrozze
person or company that dismantles old or wrecked vehicles or other items, to reclaim useful parts

wren /ɹɛn/ n
scricciolo
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ n
chiave chiave inglese chiave piatta serradadi
hand tool
dolore strazio
violent emotional change caused by separation
slogatura spinta storta strappo strattone
violent twisting movement

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ v
storcere torcere
to pull or twist
slogare
to sprain a joint

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
carpire estorcere spillare
to obtain by pulling or violent force

wrest block n
pancone somiere
music: a wooden block in the pianoforte into which the wrest-pins are driven

wrestler n
lottatore
person who wrestles

wrestling n
lotta lotta libera
sport

wretch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
iellato miserabile omuncolo straccio
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person

wriggle n
contorsione
wriggling movement

wriggle v
contorcersi
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wright /ɹaɪt/ n
costruttore esperto maestro
(obsolete) a builder or creator of something

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
spremere
to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out

wrinkle n
imperfezione
fault, imperfection or bug
asperità crepa irregolarità
furrow in a smooth surface
ruga grinza
line or crease in the skin

wrinkle v
raggrinzire spiegazzare
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles

wrinkled adj
avvizzito corrugato grinzoso raggrinzito
having many wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
polso
wrist

wristlet /ˈɹɪs(t)lət/ n
braccialetto cinturino manetta
decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist

wristwatch n
orologio da polso
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
ingiunzione intimazione mandato ordinanza
a written order
scritto
that which is written

write /ɹaɪt/ v
scrivere
to form letters, etc.
to be an author
to be the author of
record (data)
scrivere a scrivere
to send a letter to

write down v
annotare sottoscrivere
to set something down in writing

write out v
appuntare emettere
to write at full length

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ n
scrittore scrittrice
person who writes; an author

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
contorcersi
to twist or contort the body

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
scrittura
written letters or symbols
style of writing
process of representing a language

writing as separate words n
grafia/scrizione/scrittura separata (or: ~ analitica/disgiunta)
writing an expression with spaces

writing board /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
lavagna
A smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously.

writing on the wall /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ ɑn ðə ˈwɔl/ /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ ɒn ðə ˈwɔːl/ n
predizione premonizione presagio pronostico
ominous warning

writing pad n
blocco
Collection of blank pages of writing paper

written /ˈɹɪtn̩/ adj
scritto
of, relating or characteristic of writing

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adj
immorale
immoral
improprio
improper
sbagliato errato erroneo scorretto
incorrect

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ n
torto
opposite of right
something immoral

wrong side of the tracks n
lato sbagliato della strada
poor part of town

wrongdoing n
malefatta
instance of doing wrong

wrongly /ˈɹɒŋli/ /ˈɹɔŋli/ adv
a torto
In an unfair or immoral manner; unjustly

wrongness /ˈɹɒŋ.nəs/ n
erroneità stortura
the quality of being wrong

wrought /ˈɹɔt/ /ˈɹɔːt/ adj
lavorato
Having been worked or prepared somehow

wry /ɹaɪ/ adj
sarcastico
dryly humorous

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ n
torcicollo
either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis

wulfenite n
wulfenite
a mineral, lead molybdate

wuss /wʊs/ n
cacasotto codardo coniglio debole eunuco femminuccia
weak, ineffectual person

wye /waɪ/ n
i greca ipsilon
name of the letter Y, y

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
viverna
mythical dragon-like creature

wüstite n
wustite
a mineral, iron(II) oxide

xanthenic adj
xantenico
pertaining to, or derived from xanthene

xanthine n
xantina
group of alkaloids, including caffeine

xanthogenate n
xantogenato
xanthate

xanthomous adj
xantomatoso
of or pertaining to a xanthoma

xebec /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
sciabecco
transport ship

xenacanthid n
xenacantido
Any prehistoric shark of the family Xenacanthidae.

xenarthran n
xenartro
mammal

xenobiont n
xenobio xenobionte
biology: organism found in surroundings, or in association with another organism, in which it is normally absent

xenobiotic adj
xenobiotico
of or pertaining to xenobiosis

xenocide n
xenocidio
genocide of entire alien species

xenodochium /ˌzɛn.oʊˈdoʊ.ki.əm/ /ˌzɛn.əʊˈdəʊ.ki.əm/ n
xenodochio
room in a monastery

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ n
xenoglossia
knowledge of a language one has never learned

xenolith n
xenolite
geology: any piece of rock having a different origin to that of the igneous rock in which it is found

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
xeno xenon
chemical element

xenophilia n
esterofilia
attraction or love for foreign people, manners or culture

xenophobe /ˈzinəfoʊb/ /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ n
xenofobo xenofoba
hater of foreigners

xenophobia /zinəˈfoʊbiə/ /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
xenofobia
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

xenophobic adj
xenofobo
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia

xenotime n
xenotima
a yellow-brown mineral

xenotransplantation n
xenotrapianto
transplantation between species

xero- prefix
xero-
dryness

xeroderma n
xeroderma
pathology: any of various skin diseases characterised by dry hard scaly skin

xerophthalmia n
xeroftalmia
condition

xerophthalmic adj
xeroftalmico
of or pertaining to xerophthalmia

xerophyte /ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/ n
xerobio xerofita
botany: a plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce

xeroradiography n
xeroradiografia
method of X-ray photography

xerox /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotocopiare xerocopiare
to make photocopies

xi /ksaɪ/ n
csi ksi xi
Greek letter

xiphoid /ˈzɪfɔɪd/ adj
xifoide
of or relating to the xiphisternum

xiphosauran n
xifosuro
chelicerate

xoanon /ˈzoʊ.ə.nɑn/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.nɒn/ n
xoanon
wooden statue used as a cult image in Ancient Greece

xylan n
xilano xylano
biochemistry: a polysaccharide consisting of xylose residues

xylanase n
xilanasi
any of various enzymes

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
xilema
a vascular tissue in land plants

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
xilene
di-methyl-benzene

xylo- prefix
xilo-
wood

xylolite n
xilolite
A compressed wood product used for flooring

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ n
xilofono
musical instrument

xylose n
xilosio
wood sugar

y'all /jɑl/ pronoun
voi
plural of you

y-axis n
asse delle y asse y
axis on a graph that is usually drawn from bottom to top

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ n
yacht panfilo
slick and light ship

yachtsman n
diportista velista
man who sails a yacht

yachtswoman n
velista
woman who sails a yacht

yak /jæk/ n
yak
ox-like mammal

yak /jæk/ v
chiacchierare
talk informally, persistently

yale n
eale
mythical beast

yam /jæm/ n
igname
any Dioscorea vine

yandere /ˈjɑːndɛɹeɪ/ n
yandere
character who fits the archetype of being genuinely kind, loving, or gentle, but suddenly switching to being aggressive or deranged

yank /jæŋk/ v
strappar via
to pull something with a quick, strong action

yaoi /ˈjaʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.oʊ.i/ /ˈjɑː.əʊ.i/ n
yaoi
form of hentai involving two or more males in a homosexual relationship

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
cortile
land around a house
iarda yard
three feet

yardstick n
criterio parametro unità di misura
standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
kippah
skullcap worn by religious Jewish males

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
filo filato
fiber strand for knitting or weaving
cordaggio cordame
nautical
fandonia trama
story

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ n
millefoglio
any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea

yaw /jɔː/ n
straorzata
A vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side; a characteristic of unsteadiness
imbardata
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane

yaw /jɔː/ v
imbardare

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
sbadiglio
the action of yawning

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
sbadigliare
open the mouth and take a deep breath

yeah /ˈjɛ(ə)/ interjection
evviva sì evvai vai
expressing joy

yeah /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
sì già
yes

year /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
anno
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun
a period between set dates that mark a year
time it takes for any planetary body to make one revolution around another body
a Julian year
a level or grade at school or college
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity

yearbook n
annuario
publication compiled by the graduating class
reference book, published annually

yearly adj
annuale
happening once every year

yearly adv
annualmente
once a year

yearly n
annuario
something that is published once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
struggersi
to have a strong desire; to long

yearning n
nostalgia bramosia desiderio anelito brama struggimento
wistful or melancholy longing

yeast /iːst/ /jiːst/ n
lievito
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise
fungus
lievito fermento
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
schiuma spuma
frothy foam on sea waves

yell /jɛl/ v
gridare sbraitare strillare urlare
shout (verb)

yell at v
sgridare
to scold by yelling

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ adj
giallo
having yellow as its colour
codardo
lacking courage

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ n
giallo
colour

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ v
ingiallirsi
to become yellow or more yellow
ingiallire
to cause to become yellow or more yellow

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
cartellino giallo
card in sports

yellow jersey n
maglia gialla
shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France

yellow-billed loon n
gavia adamsii
Gavia adamsii

yellow-eyed penguin n
penguino degli antipodi
Penguin

yellow-legged gull n
gabbiano reale
Larus michahellis

yellowbelly /ˈjɛləʊbɛli/ n
cacasotto codardo coniglio cortigiano debole eunuco
a coward

yellowhammer n
zigolo giallo
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella

yellowish /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adj
giallastro gialliccio giallognolo
somewhat yellow

yellowness n
giallore
state or quality of being yellow

yelp /jɛlp/ n
strillo
an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance

yelp /jɛlp/ v
strillare
to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise

yen /jɛn/ v
bramare desiderare
have strong desire for

yep /jɛp/ n
già
informal "yes"

yes /jɛs/ interjection
sì

yes /jɛs/ n
sì
answer that shows agreement or acceptance
sì voto a favore
vote of support

yes /jɛs/ particle
sì
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance
sì invece sì
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement

yes /jɛs/ v
approvare
to affirm

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
nì
indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man n
yes man
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior

yessir /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛsɝ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/ interjection
sissignore sì signore
used to express assent, especially to a superior

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ adv
ieri
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ n
ieri
day before today

yesteryear /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ n
anno scorso
last year
passato
times gone by

yet /jɛt/ adv
ancora
continuously up to this point in time
ancora già
thus far

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ n
yeti
unidentified animal

yew /juː/ n
tasso
Taxus baccata
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus
wood of the yew

yield /jiːld/ n
produzione raccolto
quantity of something produced

yield /jiːld/ v
cedere arrendere arrendersi
to give as required
cedere dare la precedenza
to give way
produrre
to produce as a result
restituire
to produce as return

yikes /jaɪks/ interjection
accidenti
expression of shock and alarm

yob /jɒb/ n
birichino monello
antisocial person

yod /jɑd/ /jɒd/ n
iod
palatal approximant

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ n
canto tirolese jodel
song

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
cantare lo jodel
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto

yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/ n
yoga
Hindu discipline

yogurt /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ /ˈjɒɡət/ /ˈjəʉɡət/ n
yogurt
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yoke /jəʊk/ n
coppia tiro
pair of animals
giogo
wooden bar
carré sprone
yoke of a shirt

yoke /jəʊk/ v
aggiogare
link or join

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
bifolco campagnolo villico zappaterra
person of rural background
becero buzzurro cafone rozzo villano zoticone
unsophisticated person

yolk /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
tuorlo rosso d'uovo
yellow of egg

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ adv
laggiù
in a distant, indicated place

yoni /ˈjəʊni/ n
yoni

you /ju/ /jʉː/ pronoun
voi Loro vi
object pronoun: the group being addressed
ti
object pronoun: the person being addressed
si
one
voi Loro
subject pronoun: the group being addressed
tu Lei Voi lei
subject pronoun: the person being addressed

you /ju/ /jʉː/ v
dare del Lei
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun

you and whose army phraseologicalUnit
tu e chi altro
you can't do all that on your own

you bet interjection
altroché ci potete scommettere ci puoi scommettere ci può scommettere potete scommetterci puoi scommetterci
certainly (reply to a request)

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar proverb
si pigliano più mosche in una gocciola di miele che in un barile d'acete
It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
puoi portare un cavallo all'acqua ma non puoi farlo bere
you can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
puoi dirlo
that is very true

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
l'abito non fa il monaco non giudicare dalle apparenze non giudicare un libro dalla copertina
it is not possible to judge things by external appearances alone

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear proverb
non si può cavare sangue da una rapa
it is not possible to produce something refined from something which is unrefined

you can't polish a turd proverb
non si può cavare sangue da una rapa
something inherently bad cannot be improved

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
il cane vecchio non si abitua più alla catena
too old to change

you don't say interjection
ma dai! non mi dire!
(idiomatic) really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so?

you know interjection
capisci così
expression signifying a pause or hesitation

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
una mano lava l'altra
if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor

you're never too old to learn proverb
Non sei mai troppo vecchio per imparare
proverb

you're right phraseologicalUnit
avete ragione ha ragione hai ragione
you're right

you're telling me phraseologicalUnit
a chi lo dici
used to indicate agreement before preceding statement

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
prego di niente di nulla non c'è di che è un piacere
reply to thanks

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
non si può fare una frittata senza rompere le uova
phrase

you-know-what pronoun
lei-sa-cosa tu-sai-cosa
known and unmentioned thing

you-know-who pronoun
lei-sa-chi tu-sai-chi
known and unmentioned person

young /jʌŋ/ adj
giovane
in the early part of life or growth
as if young
belonging in the early part of life
having little experience

young /jʌŋ/ n
giovane
people who are young

younger /ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/ adj
minore
in an earlier period of life

younger brother n
fratellino
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

your /jɔː/ /jɔːɹ/ determiner
Suo tuo vostro
vostro
belonging to you (plural; more owners)
tuo
belonging to you (singular; one owner)

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
ogni tuo desiderio è un ordine
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command

yours /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jɔːɹz/ pronoun
vostro Loro vostra vostre vostri
Sua Sue Suo Suoi tua tue
possessive pronoun, singular

yourself /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
te stessa te stesso voi stesse voi stessi
(reflexive) your own self

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
giovinezza gioventù
part of life following childhood
gioventù giovinezza
quality or state of being young
giovane giovanotto ragazzo
young man
giovane
young person
gioventù i giovane
young persons, collectively

youth hostel n
ostello della gioventù
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
giovanile
young or seeming young

youthfully adv
giovanilmente
in a youthful manner

ytterbium /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
itterbio
chemical element

yttrium /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
ittrio
chemical element

yuan /jʊˈɑːn/ /ˌjuˈɑn/ n
yuan
basic unit of money in China

yucky /ˈjʌki/ /ˈjʌkɪ/ adj
schifoso
causing aversion or disgust

yum /jʌm/ adj
gnam ahm
indication of delight

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
deliziosa delizioso gnam
delicious

yup /jʌp/ interjection
già sine
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
yuppie
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ n
yurta iurta
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
zabaglione zabaione zabajone
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine

zaire n
zaire
currency

zander n
lucioperca sandra
Sander lucioperca

zany /ˈzeɪni/ adj
demenziale
ludicrously or incongruously comical

zap /zæp/ interjection
zaff
representing the sound of a zap

zap /zæp/ n
scossa
electrical shock

zaptieh n
zaptiè
A Turkish policeman

zeal /ziːl/ n
zelo
fervor or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
zelota
member of the Zealot movement in Judea
fanatico
zealous person

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
zelante
full of zeal; ardent

zealously adv
zelantemente
with zealotry

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
zebra
African animal

zebra crossing n
attraversamento zebrato strisce pedonali
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes

zebra dove n
tortora zebrata
Geopelia striata

zebra finch n
diamante mandarino
bird

zebra shark n
squalo zebra
Stegostoma fasciatum

zebu /ˈziː.buː/ n
zebù
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa

zedoary /ˈzɛdəʊəɹi/ n
zettovario zedoaria
Curcuma zedoaria

zee /ˈziː/ n
zeta
name of the letter Z, z

zelkova n
olmo siberiano zelcova
kind of tree in the elm family

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
zenit
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body
zenit apice culmine
highest point or state; peak

zeotrope n
zeotropo
A mixture of liquids that may be separated via the gas phase

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɚ/ n
zeffiro zefiro
light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze
zefir zefiro
thing of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric

zeppola /ˈtsɛpələ/ n
zeppola
any of several varieties of fried pastry from southern Italy

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
nessun
informal: virtually none
senza
linguistics: present at an abstract level but not realized in the data

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
nullità un uomo da niente zero assoluto
person of little importance
zero
point of origin on a scale
nothing, or none
numeric symbol of zero
digit zero
identity element of a monoid

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
zero
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
azzerare finire
to cause or set some value or amount to be zero
azzerare
to set to zero

zero-point energy n
energia di punto zero
The lowest energy possible energy of a system

zero-sum game n
gioco a somma zero
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others

zeroth /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊθ/ adj
zeresimo
ordinal number corresponding to zero
corresponding to a position preceding the first

zerovalent adj
zerovalente
Having a valency of zero

zest /zɛst/ n
entusiasmo
enthusiasm
buccia
outer skin of citrus

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ n
zeta
Seventh letter of the ancient Greek alphabet
Sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ)

zetetic /zəˈtɛt.ɪk/ adj
zetetico
proceeding by inquiry

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ n
zigzag
line or path

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
zinco
element

zincate n
zincato
any salt formally derived from zinc oxide or hydroxide by combination with a more electropositive element

zinnia n
zinnia
flower

zip /zɪp/ interjection
zip!
high-pitched sound (interjection)

zip /zɪp/ n
brio vigore vivacità
energy, vigor, vim
fischio sibilo
high-pitched sound
CAP codice di avviamento postale
any postal code

zip /zɪp/ v
tappare la bocca
to close as if with a zip fastener
tirare cerniera lampo
to close with a zip fastener
comprimere zippare
to convert a computer file into a smaller package
affrettarsi
to move in haste
sfrecciare
to move rapidly with a high-pitched sound

zip fastener n
cerniera chiusura lampo
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
teleferica
pulley suspended on a cable

zircon n
zircone
mineral

zirconic adj
zirconico
Pertaining to, or composed of zirconium or zircons

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ n
zirconio
chemical element

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
cetra zither
musical instrument

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ n
zodiaco
twelve signs in astrology
belt-like region in the sky

zodiac sign n
segno zodiacale
star sign

zokor n
spalace
an Asiatic burrowing rodent

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ n
zombi zombie
the undead

zombify v
zombificare
To turn into a zombie

zone-tailed hawk n
poiana codafasciata
Buteo albonotatus

zonked adj
distrutta distrutto
slang: extremely fatigued

zonohedron n
zonoedro
special case of convex polyhedron

zoo /zuː/ n
zoo
park where live animals are exhibited

zoo- /ˈzoʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.ə/ prefix
zoo-
pertaining to animals

zoochory n
zoocoria
dispersion of plants by animals

zoogeographic adj
zoogeografico
pertaining to zoogeography

zoogeography n
zoogeografia
the scientific study of the geographical distribution of animal species

zookeeper n
custode dello zoo guardiano dello zoo
person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals

zoolite n
zoolito
fossilized animal

zoology /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
zoologia
science that studies the animal kingdom

zoom /zuːm/ n
ingrandimento zumata
augmentation of a view
ingrandimento
big increase
boato fragore rimbombo rintrono rombo
humming noise from something moving very fast
cabrata impennata salita
quick ascent

zoom /zuːm/ v
zoomare
to change the focal length of a zoom lens
cabrare
to fly an airplane straight up

zoomorphic /zoʊəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
zoomorfico zoomorfo
having the shape, form, or likeness of an animal

zoomorphosis n
zoomorfosi
The formation of a plant structure (such as a gall) by means of animal activity

zoonosis /zoʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ n
zoonosi
An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zoonym n
zoonimo
common name for an animal

zoophagous adj
zoofago
carnivorous

zoophagy n
zoofagia
feeding on animals

zoophobia n
zoofobia
unusual fear of animals

zoophyte /ˈzəʊəfaɪt/ n
zoofito
invertebrate animal which resembles plants

zoosemiotics n
zoosemiotica
study of animal communication

zootomy /zoʊˈɑdəmi/ /zəʊˈɒtəmi/ n
zootomia
dissection or anatomy of animals

zope n
abramide medio zope
fish

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
zucchetto
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy

zugzwang /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
zugzwang
lack of choice in what to do

zwitterion /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/ n
zwitterione
molecule that carries both a positive and a negative charge

zygomatic /zaɪɡəˈmætɪk/ adj
zigomatico
Pertaining to the zygoma

zygomaticus n
zigomatico
One of several small subcutaneous facial muscles arising from or in relation with the zygoma.

zygomorphic adj
zigomorfo
biology: having bilateral symmetry

zygopteran n
zygoptero
damselfly

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
zigote
fertilized egg cell

zygotic adj
zigotico
of or pertaining to a zygote

zymotherapy n
zimoterapia
therapy based on enzymes

Èze pn
Eza
a commune in France

Île-de-France pn
Île-de-France
region

éclat /eɪˈklɑ/ n
sfarzo splendore
brilliant or successful effect

écu /eɪˈkuː/ n
scudo
obsolete French unit of currency

éminence grise n
eminenza grigia
a secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne

Żywiec pn
Żywiec
city in Poland