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B1 · Free time, sport & arts
B1 · Tempo libero, sport e arte
intrattenimento, spettacolo
films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this
There was no entertainment for the children of guests at the hotel.
Non c'era alcun intrattenimento per i bambini degli ospiti dell'hotel.
SinonimiamusementrecreationenjoymentpleasurediversiondistractionContrariboredomennuitediumworkdrudgerycollezione, raccolta
a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
La collezione del museo conteneva molte opere donate da famosi collezionisti.
The museum's collection kept two full-time curators busy
SinonimiaccumulationassemblagegroupsetaggregatecompilationContraridisbursementscatteringdispersionindividualseparationtempo libero, ozio
time when you are not working or studying; free time
We can go to the permanent collection at our leisure
Possiamo visitare la collezione permanente con tutta calma.
The woman took up painting in her retirement, when she had more leisure time
Sinonimifree timerecreationrelaxationspare timeeaserestContrariworklaboreffortbusinesstoilspettacolo, rappresentazione
the act of performing a play, concert or some other form of entertainment
The performances are not as exciting as I expected.
Gli spettacoli non sono entusiasmanti come mi aspettavo.
a series of performances by the Kirov Ballet
SinonimishowpresentationdisplayexecutionachievementContrarifailureinactivityneglectomissionrete
material that is made of string, thread or wire twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between; a piece of this material used for a particular purpose
The ball hit the top of the net and fell back.
La palla ha colpito la parte superiore della rete ed è ricaduta indietro.
SinonimimeshweblatticescreengrilleContrarisolidopaqueimpermeableintrattenere, divertire
to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them
The street performers entertained the crowd with music and jokes.
Gli artisti di strada intrattenevano la folla con musica e battute.
SinonimiamusedivertpleasecharmengageinterestContrariboretireannoydisgustpadrone di casa, ospitante
a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Our host greeted us warmly at the door when we arrived at the party.
Il nostro ospitante ci ha accolti calorosamente alla porta quando siamo arrivati alla festa.
SinonimiorganizersponsorpresenterproviderentertainerkeeperContrariguestvisitorinviteescherzo, tiro, trucco
something that you do to make somebody believe something that is not true, or to annoy somebody as a joke
The children played a trick on their teacher by hiding her books.
I bambini hanno fatto uno scherzo alla loro insegnante nascondendole i libri.
SinonimiployrusedeceitstratagemartificedeviceprankhoaxContrarihonestytruthfairnessuprightnesscandortamburo, batteria
a musical instrument made of a hollow round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends. You play it by hitting it with sticks or with your hands.
He has played the drums in a rock band since he was fifteen.
Suona la batteria in una rock band da quando aveva quindici anni.
SinonimikettletimpanobeatpercussionContrarisilencequietcorse, automobilismo
the sport of taking part in races, for example of horses, cars or boats
My brother loves watching motor racing on TV at the weekend.
Mio fratello ama guardare le corse automobilistiche in TV nel fine settimana.
Sinonimispeedcompetitiverunninghigh-speedContraristationarystillunhurriednon-competitivemostra, esposizione
a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
The Human and Nature art exhibition begins today at the city art gallery.
La mostra d'arte ‘L'uomo e la natura’ inizia oggi alla galleria d'arte cittadina.
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition?
SinonimishowdisplayfairpresentationdemonstrationContrariconcealmenthidingcoveringpoesia
a piece of writing in which the words are chosen for their sound and the images they suggest, not just for their obvious meanings. The words are arranged in separate lines, usually with a repeated rhythm, and often the lines rhyme at the end.
a book of love poems
un libro di poesie d'amore
All plants need light and water.
SinonimiverserhymelyricsongodeballadContrariprosestoryessaytrama
the series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.
a conventional plot about love and marriage
una trama convenzionale su amore e matrimonio
The book is well organized in terms of plot.
SinonimistorylinestoryschemeplanconspiracynarrativeContrariimprovisationrealitytruthmagia
the secret power of appearing to make impossible things happen by saying special words or doing special things
She learned magic from her grandfather and now performs at children's parties.
Ha imparato la magia da suo nonno e ora si esibisce alle feste dei bambini.
SinonimienchantmentillusionsorcerywondermiraclecharmsupernaturalContrarirealityfactnaturalmundaneordinaryfesteggiamenti, celebrazione
a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
I will tell you about New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
Ti parlerò dei festeggiamenti di Capodanno in Vietnam.
breast milk
SinonimijubileepartyfestivityobservancecommemorationfestivalContrarimourningsorrowgrieflamenttragedyconcorrente, partecipante
a person who takes part in a competition
Each competitor must register at the desk before the race begins on Saturday.
Ogni concorrente deve registrarsi al banco prima dell'inizio della gara di sabato.
SinonimiRivalOpponentChallengerContenderContrariAllyCollaboratorPartnerstadio
a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings
My family is going to the stadium to watch sport events tomorrow.
Domani la mia famiglia va allo stadio a vedere gli eventi sportivi.
SinonimiarenafieldgroundbowlcoliseumContrarihouseofficehomepopolare, folk, tradizionale
traditional and typical of the ordinary people of a country or community
My father only likes to hear folk songs.
A mio padre piace ascoltare solo canzoni popolari.
SinonimitraditionalethnicvernacularindigenouscommonContrarimoderncontemporaryclassicalelitesophisticatedcampione, campionessa
a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
È campionessa del mondo per il terzo anno consecutivo.
SinonimiwinnerconquerorvictortitleholderheroadvocatedefenderContrariloserdefeatedchallengeropponentunderdogrugby
a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
He is a really good rugby player.
È un giocatore di rugby davvero bravo.
Sinonimiruggerfootball (in some contexts)ContrariN/A (Rugby is a specific sport with no direct antonym)scultura
a work of art that is a solid figure or object made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay , metal, etc.
The museum displayed a beautiful marble sculpture.
Il museo esponeva una bellissima scultura di marmo.
SinonimistatuecarvingfiguremodelartworkContraridestructiondemolition
