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A1 · Body & health

A1 · Corpo e salute

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strong(adjective)
/strɔːŋ/
forte, robusto
having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy weights, do hard physical work, etc.
He is strong enough to carry the heavy box by himself
È abbastanza forte da portare da solo la scatola pesante.
Sinonimipowerfulrobustvigorousintensefirm
Contrariweakfeeblefragilegentlemild
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exercise(noun)
/ˈeksərsaɪz/
esercizio fisico, attività fisica
physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
Doctors say we should do at least thirty minutes of exercise every day.
I medici dicono che dovremmo fare almeno trenta minuti di esercizio fisico al giorno.
Sinonimiworkoutphysical activityexertiontrainingdrill
Contrarirestinactivitysedentaryrelaxation
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tooth(noun)
/tuːθ/
dente
any of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting food
Jane had her first tooth when she was only five months.
A Jane è spuntato il primo dente quando aveva solo cinque mesi.
The cat sank its teeth into his finger.
Sinonimidental partfangivory
Contrarigum
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die(verb)
/daɪ/
morire
to stop living
She died young.
È morta giovane.
At least they died happy.
Sinonimiperishexpirepass awaydeceasedepart
Contrarilivebe bornsurvivethrive
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eye(noun)
/aɪ/
occhio
either of the two organs on the face that you see with
There were tears in his eyes.
Aveva le lacrime agli occhi.
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage.
Sinonimiopticviewgaze
Contrariblindness
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life(noun)
/laɪf/
vita
the ability to breathe, grow, produce young, etc. that people, animals and plants have before they die and that objects do not have
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life.
Mio padre è morto l'anno scorso: vorrei poterlo riportare in vita.
In spring the countryside bursts into life.
Sinonimiexistencelivingbeinganimationvitality
Contrarideathnonexistenceinanimate
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arm(noun)
/ɑːrm/
braccio
either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
The broken arm makes him uncomfortable.
Il braccio rotto gli dà fastidio.
The men armed themselves with sticks and stones.
Sinonimiupper limbforelimbappendage
Contrarilegfoot
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tired(adjective)
/ˈtaɪərd/
stanco
feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest
He is very tired.
È molto stanco.
They were cold, hungry and tired out(= very tired).
Sinonimiwearyexhaustedfatigueddrainedsleepyworn out
Contrarienergeticrestedvigorousrefreshed
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sleep(verb)
/sliːp/
dormire
to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active
Most adults need to sleep for about eight hours a night.
La maggior parte degli adulti ha bisogno di dormire circa otto ore a notte.
Sinonimidozenaprestslumberrepose
Contrariwakeawakeconsciousnesswakefulness
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hair(noun)
/her/
capelli
the substance that looks like a mass of fine threads growing on a person's head
My sister has long black hair.
Mia sorella ha i capelli lunghi e neri.
body/facial/pubic hair
Sinonimitresseslocksmanecoiffure
Contraribaldnesshairlessness
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see(verb)
/siː/
vedere
to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd
Lo cercò, ma non riuscì a vederlo tra la folla.
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd.
Sinonimiobserveviewnoticeperceivedetectwitnessbehold
Contrarimissoverlookignoreneglect
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ear(noun)
/ɪr/
orecchio
either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with
Put your hands over your ears.
Metti le mani sulle orecchie.
an ear infection
Sinonimiauditory organhearingsense of hearing
Contrarideafness
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mouth(noun)
/maʊθ/
bocca
the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening
Please open your mouth.
Apri la bocca, per favore.
His mouth twisted into a wry smile.
Sinonimilipsjawsmaworal cavity
Contrariclosureendorigin
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foot(noun)
/fʊt/
piede
the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person or an animal stands
He can stand on one foot very long.
Riesce a stare su un piede solo per moltissimo tempo.
a foot pump(= operated using your foot, not your hand)
Sinonimipedal extremitylower extremity
Contrarilidtop
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body(noun)
/ˈbɑːdi/
corpo
the whole physical structure of a human or an animal
You should keep your body clean.
Dovresti tenere pulito il tuo corpo.
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat
Sinonimiphysical formfigureframeanatomycarcass
Contrarispiritsoulmind
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doctor(noun)
/ˈdɑːktər/
medico, dottore
a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured
I am a doctor.
Sono un medico.
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address)
Sinonimiphysicianmedical practitionerclinician
Contraripatient
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hand(noun)
/hænd/
mano
the part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb
I want to hold your hand.
Voglio tenerti la mano.
a hand towel(= a small towel for drying your hands on)
Sinonimifistpalmpawgripmitt
Contrarifoottoeabsence
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face(noun)
/feɪs/
viso, faccia
the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
She has a round face and big brown eyes.
Ha il viso tondo e grandi occhi castani.
Sinonimiconfrontencountertacklemeetdeal withcope with
Contrariavoidevadedodgeshunignore
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fine(adjective)
/faɪn/
bene, in forma
in good health
I am fine.
Sto bene.
Sinonimiwellgoodokaysatisfactoryacceptableexcellentsuperbthin
Contraribadpoorillunwellthickcoarse
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nurse(noun)
/nɜːrs/
infermiere, infermiera
a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital
My father is a doctor and my mother is a nurse.
Mio padre è medico e mia madre è infermiera.
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist)
Sinonimiregistered nurseRNnursing sisterhealthcare professionalmedic
Contraripatientlaymannonprofessional
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wake(verb)
/weɪk/
svegliarsi, svegliare
to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping
Wake up! It's eight o'clock.
Svegliati! Sono le otto.
He woke up to find himself alone in the house.
Sinonimiariseawakenrousestircome tobecome conscious
Contrarisleepdozeslumberrest
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leg(noun)
/leɡ/
gamba, zampa
one of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body
How many legs does an ant have?
Quante zampe ha una formica?
How many legs does a centipede have?
Sinonimilimbextremitymembersupport
Contraritorsobody
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healthy(adjective)
/ˈhelθi/
sano, in salute
having good health and not likely to become ill
My grandfather is eighty but he is still very healthy and strong.
Mio nonno ha ottant'anni ma è ancora molto sano e forte.
Sinonimiwellfitwholesomerobustvigorousin good shape
Contrariunhealthysickillweakfrail
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head(noun)
/hed/
testa, capo
the part of the body on top of the neck containing the eyes, nose, mouth and brain
She shakes her head when she doesn't agree.
Scuote la testa quando non è d'accordo.
He shook his head in disbelief.
Sinonimiskullbrainmindchiefleadertop
Contrarifootbasefollower
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nose(noun)
/nəʊz/
naso
the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things
Her mother has a sharp nose.
Sua madre ha il naso appuntito.
Sinonimisnootproboscisbeakmuzzlesnout
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sick(adjective)
/sɪk/
malato
physically or mentally ill
My grandfather is very sick.
Mio nonno è molto malato.
Sinonimiillunwellailingdiseasedunhealthy
Contrarihealthywellfitrobuststrong