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B1 · Money & shopping
B1 · Soldi e acquisti
valore
how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged
The value of the house has doubled over the last ten years.
Il valore della casa è raddoppiato negli ultimi dieci anni.
SinonimiworthpriceimportancesignificancemeritrateappraiseestimateContrariworthlessnessuselessnessinconsequencecosto, spesa, tariffa
the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
There is no charge for delivery if you spend over fifty dollars.
La consegna è gratuita se spendi più di cinquanta dollari.
SinonimibillinvoicepricefeecostdemandaccuseallegeContrarirefundreimbursedischargeabsolvefreesconto
an amount of money taken off the usual price of something
We can give you a 10 percent discount if you pay in advance.
Possiamo farti uno sconto del 10 per cento se paghi in anticipo.
Sales staff cannot offer discounts above 5 percent without approval.
Sinonimireductionmarkdownallowancerebateprice cutContrariincreaserisepremiumsurchargeinvestire
to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit
Many people invest their savings in property or company shares.
Molte persone investono i propri risparmi in immobili o azioni di società.
Sinonimifinanceendowallocatedevotecommitsink (money)plow (back)Contraridivestwithdrawsquanderwastedissipatespendmarchio, brand
the name, design and reputation that make a company's products easy to recognise and different from others
The brand is famous for its simple, friendly design.
Il marchio è famoso per il suo design semplice e accogliente.
We want our brand to stand for safety and trust.
SinonimimakelabeltypetrademarkcompanylogoContrarigenericunbrandednon-specificcentro commerciale
a large building or covered area that has many shops, restaurants, etc. inside it
There is a plan to build a new mall in the middle of town.
C'è un progetto per costruire un nuovo centro commerciale in centro città.
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall.
Sinonimishopping centerplazamarketplacegalleriaContrariindependent storeboutiquelocal shopprezioso, di valore
worth a lot of money
This old painting is very valuable, so we keep it in a safe place.
Questo vecchio dipinto è molto prezioso, quindi lo teniamo in un posto sicuro.
SinonimipreciousimportantsignificantworthwhileadvantageoususefulbeneficialcostlyContrariworthlessuselessinsignificantcheapvaluelessproprietà, beni
a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions
Be careful not to damage other people's property.
Fai attenzione a non danneggiare la proprietà altrui.
This building is government property.
SinonimiassetsbelongingspossessionsholdingsestatewealthContraridebtliabilitytassa, imposta
money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. People pay tax according to their income and businesses pay tax according to their profits. Tax is also often paid on goods and services.
changes in tax rates
cambiamenti nelle aliquote fiscali
tax increases/cuts
SinonimilevydutytariffexcisechargeContrarisubsidygrantrebatepermettersi
to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
We can't afford to buy a luxury house.
Non possiamo permetterci di comprare una casa di lusso.
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work.
Sinonimimanagesparebear the expense ofhave the means forContrarilackwantneedcannot affordscambio
an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Our school organised a cultural exchange with students from Japan.
La nostra scuola ha organizzato uno scambio culturale con studenti giapponesi.
SinonimiswaptradebarterinterchangesubstitutereplaceContrarikeepretainholdwithholdetichetta, cartellino
a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Always read the label on the bottle before you take any medicine.
Leggi sempre l'etichetta sulla bottiglia prima di prendere qualsiasi medicina.
SinonimitagstickermarkerbadgeticketmarkContrariunmarkedunlabeledanonymousgenericconto
an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
My wife and I opened a joint account at the bank last year.
Mia moglie ed io abbiamo aperto un conto cointestato in banca l'anno scorso.
SinonimirecordstatementreportdescriptionexplanationnarrativeContraridisregardsilenceneglectlusso, beni di lusso
the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places
We can't afford many luxuries.
Non possiamo permetterci molti lussi.
SinonimiopulenceaffluencegrandeursplendordeluxecomfortindulgenceContrarinecessitypovertyhardshipdeprivationsimplicityfrugalityspesa, spese
the amount of money that is spent by a government, an organization or a person
The government's spending on infrastructure increased this year.
La spesa pubblica per le infrastrutture è aumentata quest'anno.
SinonimiexpenditureoutlayexpensesdisbursementContrarisavingincomerevenueearnings
