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A1 · Thinking & opinions
A1 · Pensiero e opinioni
confrontare, paragonare
to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
Una volta confrontati i due prodotti, la scelta della cliente è stata facile.
The price for this brand is high compared to the other brands on the market
SinonimicollatecontrastweighequatedifferentiaterelatebalancematchContraricontrastdifferdetachignoredisregardseparatericordare, ricordarsi
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
Ricorderò la combinazione della cassaforte senza scriverla.
I remembered the delivery clerk's name as soon as I got off the phone
Sinonimirecallrecollectretainmemorizebring to mindContrariforgetdisrememberoverlookignoredimenticare, dimenticarsi
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
The waiter forgot to bring the rolls, annoying the customer
Il cameriere ha dimenticato di portare i panini, irritando il cliente.
Don't forget to tell your friends what a great meal you had tonight
Sinonimioverlookneglectomitdisrememberleave behindContrarirememberrecallrecollectbear in mindpreferire
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
La signora Lanet preferisce avere un posto vicino al corridoio quando va a un concerto.
He preferred contemporary music to any other type
Sinonimifavorlike betterwould ratherchooseopt forContraridislikehaterejectdeclinemotivo, ragione
a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
Ci sono tutte le ragioni per credere che Beethoven sarà ancora popolare nel prossimo secolo.
We'll never understand the reason why some music is popular and some is not
SinonimicausemotivegroundbasisexplanationjustificationContrariresulteffectconsequenceoutcomescegliere
to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
Alan sceglie di leggere il New York Times invece del Wall Street Journal.
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our student newspaper
SinonimiselectpickoptelectpreferContrarirejectrefusedeclinedisregardrisultato
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else
The scientific results prove that the new procedure is not significantly safer than the traditional one
I risultati scientifici dimostrano che la nuova procedura non è significativamente più sicura di quella tradizionale.
Your lab results won't be ready for hours
SinonimioutcomeconsequenceeffectproductconclusionContraricausesourceoriginbeginningcapire, comprendere
to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again.
Non sono sicuro di aver capito. Rispiegamelo.
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand?
SinonimicomprehendgraspperceiveknowappreciaterealizeContrarimisunderstandmisinterpretconfusedoubtdisbelievefatto
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
Nonostante il fatto che indossasse la cintura di sicurezza, fu sbalzata bruscamente in avanti.
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
SinonimirealitytruthcertaintyevidenceactualityContrarifictionfalsehoodlieuntruthfantasyprobabilmente
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
La decisione di fondare una nuova azienda è probabilmente la sua scelta più rischiosa.
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
SinonimilikelypossiblypresumablyperhapsmaybeconceivablydoubtlessContraricertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlypunto, osservazione
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
That's a good point; I hadn't thought about it that way.
È un buon punto; non ci avevo pensato in questo modo.
SinonimiargumentideapurposeviewaspectissuedetailreasonContrariirrelevanceinsignificanceaimlessnessmeaninglessnessessere d'accordo
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new school rules.
Sono d'accordo con te sulle nuove regole della scuola.
SinonimiconcurassentconsentaccedeacceptsettleconfirmContraridisagreedissentobjectrefusedeclineopposeconsiglio
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Steven gave me some good advice.
Steven mi ha dato dei buoni consigli.
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.
SinonimiguidancecounselrecommendationsuggestionopinioninputdirectionContrarideterrentwarningdissuasioncredere
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
Believe me, she's not right for you.
Credimi, non è la persona giusta per te.
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
Sinonimitrustacceptcredithave faiththinksupposeContraridoubtdisbelievedistrustquestionrejectimmaginare
to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
Si immaginava di entrare in ufficio e consegnare le dimissioni.
Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years?
SinonimienvisionpictureconceivevisualizedreamfantasizesupposeassumeContrariknowproverealizeascertainverifydemonstrateforse, può darsi
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
Forse verrà, forse no.
We go there maybe once or twice a month.
SinonimiperhapspossiblyconceivablyperchancemayhapContraricertainlydefinitelysurelycertainabsolutelyopinione, parere
your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
Secondo me, dovresti cambiare pettinatura.
Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
SinonimiviewbeliefjudgmentthoughtperspectiveassessmentContrarifacttruthcertaintyproofknowledgedecidere
to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
We've decided not to go away after all.
Alla fine abbiamo deciso di non partire.
It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.
SinonimidetermineresolvechoosesettleoptContrarihesitatewaverdoubtvacillateindovinare, tirare a indovinare
to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.
Non sapevo la risposta, quindi ho dovuto tirare a indovinare.
Can you guess where I've been?
SinonimiestimateconjecturespeculatesurmisehypothesizededuceContrariknowascertaindeterminecalculateprovesapere, conoscere
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
I know of at least two people who did the same thing.
So di almeno due persone che hanno fatto la stessa cosa.
I knew where he was hiding.
Sinonimiunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceivebe awarebe familiar withContrarimisunderstandignoreoverlookbe ignorantdoubtpensare, credere
to have a particular idea or opinion about something/somebody; to believe something
‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’
«Ce la faremo in tempo?» «Penso di sì.»
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here?
SinonimibelieveconsidersupposeimaginereckondeemjudgeassumeContrariknowprovedisbelievedoubtquestiondismissignoreproblema
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
The problem first arose in 2008.
Il problema si è presentato per la prima volta nel 2008.
Let me know if you have any problems.
SinonimiissuedifficultychallengetroublepredicamentdilemmacomplicationContrarisolutionresolutionansweradvantagebenefitease
