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A1 · Free time, sport & arts (1)

A1 · Tempo libero, sport e arte (1)

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match(noun)
/mætʃ/
partita, incontro
a sports event where people or teams compete against each other
We watched an exciting football match on TV last night.
Ieri sera abbiamo guardato in TV una partita di calcio emozionante.
Sinonimicorrespondequalfitcoordinateharmonizeresembleagree
Contrarimismatchdifferclashdisagreecontrast
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actress(noun)
/ˈæktrəs/
attrice
a woman who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession
She dreams about becoming an actress.
Sogna di diventare un'attrice.
satellite/cable/digital TV
Sinonimiperformerstarthespianleading lady
Contrariactorunderstudynon-performer
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fun(noun)
/fʌn/
divertimento
the feeling of enjoying yourself; activities that you enjoy
Have fun!
Divertiti!
It's not much fun going to a party on your own.
Sinonimienjoymentpleasureamusementdelightrecreationentertainment
Contrariboredomtediumdrudgerymiserysadness
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game(noun)
/ɡeɪm/
gioco, partita
an activity that you do to have fun, often one that has rules and that you can win or lose; the equipment for a game
We often play games during recess.
Spesso facciamo dei giochi durante la ricreazione.
We're going to the ball game(= baseball game).
Sinonimiplaycontestsportactivityrecreationentertainment
Contrariworklaborchoretaskstudy
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concert(noun)
/ˈkɑːnsərt/
concerto
a public performance of music
Will you go to see the Super Junior concert this weekend?
Andrai a vedere il concerto dei Super Junior questo fine settimana?
a concert hall/pianist
Sinonimiperformanceshowgigrecitalmusical event
Contrarisilencequietreposestillness
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movie(noun)
/ˈmuːvi/
film
a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a movie theater or on a television or other device
I like watching movies very much.
Mi piace molto guardare i film.
Have you seen the latest Miyazaki movie?
Sinonimifilmmotion picturefeaturepicture show
Contrariplaystage showperformance
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activity(noun)
/ækˈtɪvəti/
attività
a thing that you do for interest or pleasure
Playing soccer, riding a bike, reading and cooking are all activities.
Giocare a calcio, andare in bicicletta, leggere e cucinare sono tutte attività.
The streets were noisy and full of activity.
Sinonimipursuitexerciseoccupationtaskventuredeedactionpastime
Contrariinactivityidlenessrestpassivitystagnation
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film(noun)
/fɪlm/
film
a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a cinema or on a television or other device
We watched a funny film at the cinema last night.
Ieri sera abbiamo guardato un film divertente al cinema.
Sinonimimoviemotion picturepictureshootrecordcapture
Contraristillpause
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band(noun)
/bænd/
gruppo musicale, band
a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
I Beatles sono stati probabilmente il gruppo più famoso del mondo.
a rock/jazz band
Sinonimigroupensembleorchestratroupecompany
Contrarisoloistindividual
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dancer(noun)
/ˈdænsər/
ballerino, danzatore
a person who dances or whose job is dancing
She's a fantastic dancer.
È una ballerina fantastica.
He's a dancer with the Royal Ballet.
Sinonimiballerinachoreographerhooferterpsichoreaninterpretive dancer
Contrarinon-dancerobserveraudience
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event(noun)
/ɪˈvent/
evento, avvenimento
a thing that happens, especially something important
What is the event in the Sports programme today?
Qual è l'evento nel programma sportivo di oggi?
In the light of later events the decision was proved right.
Sinonimioccurrencehappeningoccasionincidentepisodeaffair
Contrarinothingnonevent
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club(noun)
/klʌb/
club, circolo, associazione
an organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together
The club has/have voted to admit new members.
Il club ha votato per ammettere nuovi membri.
a chess/film/movie, etc. club
Sinonimiassociationsocietyorganizationgroupteamcircle
Contrariindividualnon-membershipseparation
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ball(noun)
/bɔːl/
palla, pallone
a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net
Fai rimbalzare la palla e prova a mandarla oltre la rete.
a golf/tennis/cricket ball
Sinonimisphereglobeorbround
Contrarinone (in the sense of a specific object)irregular shape
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actor(noun)
/ˈæktər/
attore
a person who performs on the stage, on television or in films, especially as a profession
He is a famous actor.
È un attore famoso.
Sinonimiperformerartistethespianplayerstar
Contrariaudiencespectatorobserver
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artist(noun)
/ˈɑːrtɪst/
artista
a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters.
A Parigi incontrò un gruppo di giovani artisti: poeti, registi e pittori.
Whoever made this cake is a real artist.
Sinonimicreativeartisanvirtuosomastertalentperformer
Contrariamateurlaymannonartisthackimitator
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birthday(noun)
/ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
compleanno
the day in each year which is the same date as the one on which you were born
Happy Birthday!
Buon compleanno!
Sinonimianniversary of birthnatal day
Contrarideath dayday of passing
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festival(noun)
/ˈfestɪvl/
festival, festa
a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea
He had a chance to take part in the World Youth festival.
Ha avuto l'occasione di partecipare al Festival Mondiale della Gioventù.
Sinonimicelebrationgalacarnivalfairfeteholidayjubilee
Contrariworkdaytragedymourningbusiness as usual
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hobby(noun)
/ˈhɑːbi/
hobby, passatempo
an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
What are your hobbies?
Quali sono i tuoi hobby?
Sinonimipastimeinterestpursuitactivityavocation
Contrariworkchoreobligationduty
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guitar(noun)
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/
chitarra
a musical instrument that usually has six strings and that you play with your fingers or with a plectrum
She plays the guitar beautifully.
Suona la chitarra in modo meraviglioso.
Sinonimiacoustic guitarelectric guitarinstrumentsix-string
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dancing(noun)
/ˈdænsɪŋ/
ballo, danza
moving your body to music
She enjoys dancing at parties.
Le piace ballare alle feste.
Sinonimiballroom dancingboogyinghoofingjiving
Contraristillnessmotionlessness
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dance(verb)
/dæns/
ballare, danzare
to move your body to music, usually following a series of steps
The children love to sing and dance at the school party.
I bambini amano cantare e ballare alla festa della scuola.
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break(noun)
/breɪk/
pausa, intervallo
a short period of time when you stop doing something, especially working, in order to rest or eat
We'll take another break at 3.30.
Faremo un'altra pausa alle 3.30.