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A2 · Describing things (2)
A2 · Descrivere le cose (2)
generale, generico
affecting all or most people, places or things
We have a general idea of how many guests will attend
Abbiamo un'idea generale di quanti ospiti parteciperanno.
In general, about half the guests will bring their spouses
SinonimicommonusualordinarytypicaloverallbroadContrarispecificparticularprecisedetailedutile
able to improve a particular situation
It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
Mi sarebbe utile vedere i danni con i miei occhi.
helpful advice/information/suggestions
SinonimiusefulbeneficialadvantageouspracticalsupportivevaluableserviceableContrariunhelpfuluselessdetrimentalharmfuldisadvantageousworthlessinformale
relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something
The language used in an informal letter is different from that in the formal one.
Il linguaggio usato in una lettera informale è diverso da quello di una lettera formale.
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
SinonimicasualunofficialrelaxedeasygoingfamiliarintimateContrariformalofficialceremonialstiffreservednecessario
that is needed for a purpose or a reason
I'll make the necessary arrangements.
Prenderò le disposizioni necessarie.
If necessary, you can contact me at home.
SinonimiessentialrequiredneededindispensablerequisitevitalobligatorycompulsoryContrariunnecessaryoptionalvoluntaryinessentialnonessentialsuperfluousbello, incantevole, delizioso
beautiful; attractive
Da Lat is a lovely resort city with many flowers and pleasant weather.
Da Lat è un'incantevole città turistica, con molti fiori e un clima piacevole.
He has a lovely voice.
SinonimidelightfulpleasantcharmingattractivebeautifulsweetContrariunpleasantdisagreeableawfulhorribleuglymancante, smarrito
that cannot be found or that is not in its usual place; that has been removed, lost or destroyed
I never found the missing piece.
Non ho mai trovato il pezzo mancante.
They still hoped to find their missing son.
SinonimilostabsentlackingwantinggonemislaidContraripresentfoundavailableexistingcompleteformale
very correct and suitable for official or important occasions
The formal clothes made him feel uncomfortable.
I vestiti formali lo facevano sentire a disagio.
formal evening dress
SinonimiofficialceremonialconventionalstiffcorrectdecorousContrariinformalcasualrelaxedunofficialcomune, normale, ordinario
not unusual or different in any way
They are ordinary people like you and me.
Sono persone comuni come te e me.
an ordinary sort of day
Sinonimicommontypicalusualregularnormalplainaveragerun-of-the-millContrariextraordinaryremarkableunusualexceptionalspecialuniqueoriginale, iniziale
existing at the beginning of a particular period, process or activity
The original plan was to meet at the park, not the café.
Il piano originale era incontrarsi al parco, non al bar.
SinonimiauthenticgenuineinitialfirstprimaryprototypicalContrarifakecopyimitationderivativesecondaryalto, forte
making a lot of noise
That music is too loud - please turn it down.
Quella musica è troppo alta, per favore abbassala.
You'll have to speak louder—I can't hear you.
SinoniminoisydeafeningboisterousclamorousthunderousblaringraucousContrariquietsilentsoftmutedinaudiblepeacefulsubduedimportante, grosso, grave
very large or important
We have encountered major problems.
Abbiamo incontrato grossi problemi.
major international companies
SinonimisignificantimportantprimarychiefprincipalsubstantialconsiderableseriousContrariminorinsignificantunimportanttrivialsecondarylessergiusto, equo
treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable
It's not fair that my brother gets more pocket money than me.
Non è giusto che mio fratello riceva più paghetta di me.
Sinonimiaverageadequateso-somediocrepassablereasonableequitablejustContrariexcellentoutstandingexceptionalunfairbiasedpoorinferiorparticolare, specifico
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
Is there a particular book you would like to read?
C'è un libro in particolare che vorresti leggere?
SinonimispecificdistinctspecialcertainContrarigeneraluniversalbroadvague
