WARM TO - Αγγλικά-Ιταλικά μετάφραση

στο Ιταλικό λεξικό Oxford-Paravia

warm to ΡΉΜΑ [wɔːm -] ΡΉΜΑ [wɔːm -] (warm to [sb, sth])

warm to warm towards acquaintance

prendere in simpatia

warm to warm towards artist, idea, cause

infervorarsi, accalorarsi per

warm to warm towards artistic, literary style

incominciare ad apprezzare

warm to warm towards task, work

attaccarsi con entusiasmo a

“and then, ” he said, warming to his theme, …

“e poi, ” disse, accolorandosi, …

στο Ιταλικό λεξικό Oxford-Paravia

riscaldare una stanza

to keep a room warm, to heat a room

riscaldare qn persona:

to keep sb warm, to warm up sb

intiepidire (riscaldare)

to warm

fare intiepidire (scaldare) latte

to warm

mettere a scaldare biberon

to warm

fare scaldare biberon

to warm

στο Ιταλικό λεξικό Oxford-Paravia

I. warm [βρετ wɔːm, αμερικ wɔrm] ΕΠΊΘ

1. warm (not cold):

warm place, bed, clothing, food, temperature, air, water, day, climate, fire, sun

caldo

warm scent, trail

(ancora) fresco

in warm weather

quando fa caldo

to be warm person:

avere caldo

to be warm weather:

fare caldo

it's warm today

oggi fa caldo

it's nice and warm in here

si sta bene qui al caldo

are you warm enough?

hai abbastanza caldo?

in a warm oven ΜΑΓΕΙΡ

a forno caldo

“serve warm” ΜΑΓΕΙΡ

“servire caldo”

this soup is only warm, not hot

questa minestra è tiepida, non è calda

it's warm work

è un lavoro che fa sudare

to get warm person, weather, object:

scaldarsi

you're getting warmer! (in guessing game)

ci sei quasi! fuochino!

to get sb, sth warm

scaldare qn, qc

to get oneself warm

scaldarsi

to keep (oneself) warm (wrap up)

non prendere freddo

to keep (oneself) warm (take exercise)

non fare raffreddare i muscoli

to keep (oneself) warm (stay indoors)

restare al caldo

to keep sb warm extra clothing, blanket:

tenere caldo a qn

to keep sb warm nurse:

tenere qn al caldo

to keep sth warm food

tenere qc in caldo

to keep sth warm room

riscaldare qc

we got the sitting room warm

abbiamo riscaldato il salotto

2. warm (cordial, enthusiastic):

warm person, atmosphere, applause, congratulations, feeling, reception, smile, thanks, welcome

caloroso, cordiale

warm admiration, support

entusiastico

to have a warm heart

essere caloroso

warm(est) regards

cordiali saluti

to give sb, get a warm welcome

accogliere qn, essere accolto calorosamente

3. warm (mellow):

warm colour

caldo

warm sound

intenso

II. warm [βρετ wɔːm, αμερικ wɔrm] ΟΥΣ

1. warm βρετ οικ:

the warm (warm place)

il caldo

to be in, come into the warm

essere, entrare al caldo

ιδιωτισμοί:

to give sth a warm οικ dish, plate, implement

(ri)scaldare

to give sth a warm part of body

scaldare

III. warm [βρετ wɔːm, αμερικ wɔrm] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

warm plate, dish, food, water

(ri)scaldare

warm implement

(ri)scaldare

warm bed

scaldare

warm part of body

scaldarsi

she was warming her hands by the fire

si stava scaldando le mani vicino al fuoco

to warm sb's heart

riscaldare il cuore a qn

IV. warm [βρετ wɔːm, αμερικ wɔrm] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

warm food, liquid, object:

warm

scaldare

V. to warm oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to warm oneself

(ri)scaldarsi

VI. warm [βρετ wɔːm, αμερικ wɔrm]

to make things warm for sb οικ

rendere la vita difficile a qn or dare del filo da torcere a qn

I. attach [βρετ əˈtatʃ, αμερικ əˈtætʃ] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. attach object:

attach (fasten)

attaccare, fissare (to a)

attach (to letter)

allegare

2. attach (to organization):

to be attached to sth

fare parte di qc, essere associato a qc

3. attach (attribute):

attach value, significance, importance etc.

attribuire, dare (to a)

to attach blame to sb for sth

attribuire la colpa di qc a qn

4. attach (in email):

attach document, file

allegare

II. attach [βρετ əˈtatʃ, αμερικ əˈtætʃ] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ τυπικ

no responsibility, salary attach to this

ciò non comporta alcuna responsabilità, retribuzione

no blame attaches to you for this

non ti si può attribuire nessuna colpa per questo

III. to attach oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to attach oneself to sb, sth

unirsi, associarsi a qn, qc also μτφ

I. steel [βρετ stiːl, αμερικ stil] ΟΥΣ

1. steel (metal):

steel

acciaio αρσ

made of steel

(fatto) di acciaio

made of steel before ουσ bodywork, girder, sheet, plate, pipe

d'acciaio

made of steel cutlery, pan

in acciaio, di acciaio

made of steel city

dell'industria siderurgica

made of steel strike, manufacturer

del settore siderurgico

made of steel production

dell'acciaio

2. steel (knife sharpener):

steel

acciaino αρσ

3. steel (in character):

steel μτφ

acciaio αρσ

nerves of steel

nervi d'acciaio

II. steel [βρετ stiːl, αμερικ stil] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ ΤΕΧΝΟΛ

steel

acciaiare

III. to steel oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to steel oneself

armarsi di coraggio

to steel oneself

farsi forza (to do per fare; for contro)

I. hurt [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΟΥΣ

hurt (wound)

ferita θηλ

hurt (bodily harm)

lesione θηλ

his sense of hurt and betrayal

la sua sensazione di essere stato ferito e tradito

there is a lot of hurt on both sides

entrambi ne hanno sofferto molto

emotional hurt

trauma emotivo

II. hurt [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΕΠΊΘ

hurt feelings, look:

hurt

ferito

I was more angry than hurt

ero più arrabbiato che ferito

she was hurt not to have been invited

si era offesa per non essere stata invitata

he felt hurt about the way he had been treated

si sentiva ferito per il modo in cui era stato trattato

to sound or look hurt

sembrare offeso

to feel hurt

sentirsi ferito

III. hurt <παρελθ/μετ παρακειμ hurt> [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. hurt (injure):

to hurt one's hand, back

farsi male alla mano, alla schiena

the dog hurt its paw

il cane si è fatto male alla zampa

she hurt her shoulder when she fell

si è fatta male alla spalla cadendo

he hurt his back moving the piano

si è fatto male alla schiena spostando il pianoforte

was anybody hurt?

ci sono stati dei feriti?

they were seriously, slightly hurt

sono stati gravemente feriti, feriti in modo lieve

somebody's going to get hurt

qualcuno si farà male

hard work never hurt anybody

lavorare sodo non ha mai fatto male a nessuno

it wouldn't hurt her to apologize

non le farebbe male scusarsi

2. hurt (cause pain to):

hurt person

fare male a

you're hurting my arm

mi stai facendo male al braccio

these shoes hurt my feet

queste scarpe mi fanno male (ai piedi)

it hurts him to bend his knee

ha male se piega il ginocchio

3. hurt:

hurt (emotionally)

ferire

hurt (offend)

offendere

he hurt them by leaving early

li ha offesi andandosene presto

to hurt sb's feelings

ferire i sentimenti di qn

to hurt sb's pride

ferire qn nell'orgoglio

she's afraid of getting hurt

ha paura di essere ferita

it's often the children who get hurt

sovente sono i bambini a soffrirne

4. hurt (affect adversely):

hurt prices, inflation:

danneggiare

IV. hurt <παρελθ/μετ παρακειμ hurt> [βρετ həːt, αμερικ hərt] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

1. hurt (be painful, cause pain):

hurt

fare male

my foot, my throat hurts

mi fa male il piede, la gola

this small print makes my eyes hurt

questi caratteri così piccoli mi fanno venire male agli occhi

where does it hurt?

dove le fa male?

my shoes hurt

le scarpe mi fanno male

it hurts when I turn my head

mi fa male quando giro la testa

2. hurt (take effect):

hurt sanctions, taxes:

farsi sentire

3. hurt (emotionally):

what really hurt was knowing that she had lied

quello che mi ferì veramente fu sapere che aveva mentito

her indifference really hurts

la sua indifferenza mi ferisce davvero

the truth often hurts

la verità sovente fa male

V. to hurt oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to hurt oneself

farsi male

I. pronounce [βρετ prəˈnaʊns, αμερικ prəˈnaʊns] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. pronounce ΓΛΩΣΣ:

pronounce letter, word

pronunciare

is the letter “h” pronounced?

la “h” si pronuncia?

2. pronounce (announce):

pronounce judgment, sentence, verdict

pronunciare, emettere

pronounce opinion

esprimere

to pronounce sb dead, guilty

dichiarare qn morto, colpevole

to pronounce sth (to be) genuine, satisfactory

affermare che qc è genuino, soddisfacente

to pronounce that …

dichiarare che …

“this is a fake, ” she pronounced

“è un falso”, sentenziò

I now pronounce you man and wife

io vi dichiaro marito e moglie

II. pronounce [βρετ prəˈnaʊns, αμερικ prəˈnaʊns] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ ΝΟΜ

pronounce

pronunciarsi

to pronounce for, against sb

pronunciarsi a favore di, dichiararsi contrario a qn

III. to pronounce oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to pronounce oneself satisfied, bored

dichiararsi soddisfatto, annoiato

to pronounce oneself for, against sth

pronunciarsi in favore di qc, dichiararsi contrario a qc

I. crown [βρετ kraʊn, αμερικ kraʊn] ΟΥΣ

1. crown (of monarch):

crown

corona θηλ

a crown of flowers, of thorns

una corona di fiori, di spine

the Crown

la Corona

2. crown (in GB) ΝΟΜ:

crown

pubblico ministero αρσ

a witness for the Crown

un testimone d'accusa

3. crown (in boxing):

crown

campionato αρσ

4. crown (top):

crown (of hill)

cima θηλ

crown (of hill)

sommità θηλ

crown (of tree)

chioma θηλ

crown (of hat)

cupola θηλ

crown (of hat)

cocuzzolo αρσ

crown (of road)

colmo αρσ

5. crown (head):

crown

testa θηλ

crown

cranio αρσ

6. crown ΙΑΤΡ:

crown

corona θηλ

crown

capsula θηλ

7. crown ΒΟΤ (of tree):

crown

corona θηλ

8. crown ΙΣΤΟΡΊΑ:

crown (in GB) (old coin)

corona θηλ

9. crown ΝΑΥΣ:

crown

diamante αρσ

10. crown ΑΡΧΙΤ:

crown (of bridge)

chiave θηλ dell'arco

crown (of arch)

chiave θηλ di volta

II. crown [βρετ kraʊn, αμερικ kraʊn] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. crown queen, champion:

crown

incoronare

to crown sb emperor, champion

incoronare qn imperatore, campione

2. crown (bring to worthy end):

crown

coronare

the prize crowned her career

il premio è giunto a coronamento della sua carriera

her efforts were crowned by success

i suoi sforzi sono stati coronati or ricompensati dal successo

to crown it all, I won, the car broke down

per coronare l'opera, ho vinto, l'auto ha avuto un guasto

3. crown (hit) οικ:

crown person

colpire in testa, dare una botta in testa a

4. crown ΙΑΤΡ:

crown tooth

incapsulare

5. crown ΜΑΓΕΙΡ:

crown cake

dare il tocco finale a (with con)

6. crown ΠΑΙΧΝΊΔΙΑ (in draughts):

crown piece

damare

III. to crown oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to crown oneself οικ:

to crown oneself

sbattere con la testa (on contro)

I. flatten [βρετ ˈflat(ə)n, αμερικ ˈflætn] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. flatten (level):

flatten rain, storm: crops, grass

appiattire, coricare

flatten tree, fence

abbattere

flatten bombing, earthquake: building, town

distruggere, radere al suolo

he flattened him with a single punch

l'ha steso con un solo pugno

he'll flatten you! οικ

ti spaccherà il muso! ti metterà k.o.!

2. flatten (smooth out):

flatten surface, ground, road

rendere piano, spianare

flatten metal

appiattire

3. flatten (crush):

flatten animal, fruit, hat, box etc.

schiacciare

4. flatten (beat) οικ, μτφ:

flatten person, team

schiacciare

5. flatten ΜΟΥΣ:

flatten note

bemollizzare

6. flatten βρετ battery:

flatten

scaricare

II. flatten [βρετ ˈflat(ə)n, αμερικ ˈflætn] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

flatten slope, road, ground:

diventare piano

flatten graph, curve, flight path:

diventare piatto

flatten growth, exports, decline:

stabilizzarsi

III. to flatten oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to flatten oneself

appiattirsi (against contro)

I. strain¹ [βρετ streɪn, αμερικ streɪn] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. strain (stretch):

strain rope, cable

tendere, tirare, sottoporre a tensione

to strain one's eyes (to see)

strizzare gli occhi

to strain one's ears

tendere le orecchie

to strain one's muscles, every muscle

tendere i muscoli, ogni muscolo (to do per fare)

2. strain μτφ:

strain resources, finances, economy

mettere a dura prova, gravare

strain relationship, alliance

creare tensioni in seno a

strain network, system

sovraccaricare

strain patience, credulity, understanding

mettere a dura prova

it would be straining the truth to say…

sarebbe distorcere la verità dire che…

the writer has strained the possibilities of conventional language

l'autore è andato al di là delle possibilità della lingua convenzionale

3. strain (injure):

to strain a muscle

strappare un muscolo

to strain one's thigh, groin, shoulder

farsi uno strappo alla coscia, all'inguine, alla spalla

to strain one's eyes, heart

affaticare gli occhi, il cuore

to strain one's voice

sforzare la voce

to strain one's back

procurarsi uno stiramento alla schiena

4. strain (sieve):

strain tea, sauce

filtrare

strain vegetables, pasta, rice

scolare

II. strain¹ [βρετ streɪn, αμερικ streɪn] ΡΉΜΑ αμετάβ

to strain against sth

fare forza contro qc

to strain at leash, rope

tirare con forza

to strain to see, hear

sforzarsi di vedere, di sentire

to strain forward

sporgersi in avanti

III. to strain oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to strain oneself (injure)

farsi uno strappo

to strain oneself (injure)

strapparsi

to strain oneself (tire)

affaticarsi

to strain oneself (tire)

fare sforzi

don't strain yourself! ειρων

non ti sforzare!

IV. strain¹ [βρετ streɪn, αμερικ streɪn] ΟΥΣ

1. strain ΦΥΣ:

strain (weight)

sforzo αρσ (on su)

strain (from pulling)

tensione θηλ (on di)

to put a strain on beam, bridge, rope

sottoporre a sforzo, a sollecitazione

to put a strain on heart, lungs, muscles

affaticare, sottoporre a sforzo

to be under strain bridge, structure:

essere sottoposto a sollecitazione

to grimace, sweat under the strain

fare smorfie, sudare per lo sforzo

to take the strain beam, bracket, rope:

reggere alle sollecitazioni

the rope, shelf can't take the strain

la corda, lo scaffale non può reggere

2. strain (pressure):

strain (on person)

tensione θηλ

strain (on person)

stress αρσ

strain (in relations)

tensione θηλ

mental or nervous strain

tensione nervosa

to put a strain on relationship

mettere a dura prova

to put a strain on group, alliance

creare tensioni in

to put a strain on system, network

sovraccaricare

to put a strain on sector, prison system

creare tensioni in, provocare una crisi in

to put a strain on economy, finances

mettere a dura prova, gravare su

to put a strain on patience, goodwill

mettere a dura prova

to be under strain person:

essere sotto pressione

to be under strain relations:

essere teso

to be under strain network, system:

essere sovraccarico

to take the strain person:

sopportare la pressione or reggere alla tensione

he can't take the strain

non regge alla tensione or allo stress

to crack under the strain person:

crollare sotto la pressione or per lo stress

to take the strain out of climb, management, organization

facilitare

to show signs of strain person:

mostrare segni di stress

the strain (on him) was beginning to tell

erano visibili in lui i primi segni della fatica

the strains within the coalition

la tensione in seno alla coalizione

it's a strain talking to him

è una fatica parlargli

it's getting to be a strain

comincia a essere stressante

3. strain (injury):

strain

strappo αρσ muscolare

strain

distorsione θηλ

a calf, thigh strain

strappo al polpaccio, alla coscia

V. strains ΟΥΣ

strains npl (tune) (of piece of music, song):

strains λογοτεχνικό

canto αρσ

strains λογοτεχνικό

motivo αρσ musicale

to the strains of …

sul motivo or sulla melodia di …

I. nick¹ [βρετ nɪk, αμερικ nɪk] ΟΥΣ

1. nick (notch):

nick

tacca θηλ

nick

intaccatura θηλ (in in)

to take a nick out of sth

fare una tacca su qc

2. nick βρετ (condition) οικ:

to be in good, bad nick car, machine, carpet etc.:

essere in buono, cattivo stato

to be in good, bad nick person:

essere, non essere in forma

3. nick βρετ (jail):

nick οικ

galera θηλ

nick οικ

gattabuia θηλ

in the nick

in galera

4. nick βρετ (police station):

nick οικ

commissariato αρσ

II. nick¹ [βρετ nɪk, αμερικ nɪk] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

1. nick (cut):

nick stick, surface

fare una tacca in, intaccare

to nick one's finger

farsi uno spelino sul dito

2. nick βρετ (steal):

nick οικ

fregare, sgraffignare, grattare

3. nick βρετ (arrest):

nick οικ

beccare

nick οικ

pizzicare

he got nicked (for speeding) οικ

lo hanno beccato (per eccesso di velocità)

4. nick αμερικ (strike):

nick οικ

dare un leggero colpo a

5. nick αμερικ (cheat, overcharge):

nick οικ

fregare

nick οικ

pelare

6. nick horse, tail:

nick

inglesare

III. to nick oneself ΡΉΜΑ αυτοπ ρήμα

to nick oneself

farsi uno spelino

IV. nick¹ [βρετ nɪk, αμερικ nɪk]

just in the nick of time

giusto in tempo

στο λεξικό PONS

αγγλικά

ιταλικά

to warm the soup

riscaldare la minestra

to warm sb's heart

confortare qu

to warm one's feet

riscaldarsi i piedi

to extend a warm welcome to sb

dare un caloroso benvenuto a qn

ιταλικά

αγγλικά

riscaldare

to warm up again

intiepidire (riscaldare)

to warm up

intiepidire (riscaldarsi)

to warm up

scaldare (stanza, motore)

to warm (up)

scaldarsi

to warm up

dare una scaldata all'arrosto

to warm the roast through

στο λεξικό PONS

I. warm [wɔ:rm] ΕΠΊΘ

1. warm:

warm

caldo, -a

warm (not too hot)

tiepido, -a

nice and warm

bello caldo

to be warm person

avere caldo

to be warm thing

essere caldo

to be warm weather

fare caldo

2. warm (affectionate):

warm

affettuoso, -a

warm welcome

accoglienza calorosa

to be warm

essere affettuoso

3. warm (fresh):

warm

fresco, -a

warm tracks

tracce fresche

ιδιωτισμοί:

you're getting warm

fuochino!

II. warm [wɔ:rm] ΟΥΣ

the warm

il calore

III. warm [wɔ:rm] ΡΉΜΑ μεταβ

warm

riscaldare

to warm one's feet

riscaldarsi i piedi

to warm the soup

riscaldare la minestra

to warm sb's heart

confortare qu

I. to [tu:] ΠΡΌΘ

1. to (in direction of):

to

a

to go to Mexico/Brasil

andare in Messico/Brasile

to go to Los Angeles/New York

andare a Los Angeles/New York

to go to town

andare in città

to go to the dentist('s)

andare dal dentista

to go to the cinema/theater

andare al cinema/a teatro

to go to bed

andare a letto

to go to the south

andare al sud

to the left/right

a sinistra/destra

to fall to the ground

cadere a terra

the path to the lake

il sentiero che porta al lago

2. to (before):

a quarter to five

le cinque meno un quarto

3. to (until):

to

fino a

to count up to 10

contare fino a 10

to this day

fino ad oggi

frightened to death

spaventato a morte

done to perfection

fatto alla perfezione

to some extent

fino ad un certo punto

4. to with indirect object:

to talk to sb

parlare con qn

to show sth to sb

mostrare qc a qn

I said to myself …

mi sono detto …

this belongs to me

questo appartiene a me

5. to (towards):

to

con

to be kind/rude to sb

essere gentile/sgarbato con qn

6. to (against):

to

contro

elbow to elbow

gomito a gomito

close to sth

vicino a qc

to clasp sb to one's bosom

stringersi qn al petto

to fix sth to the wall

fissare qc al muro

5 added to 10 equals 15

5 più 10 fa 15

7. to (in comparison):

to

a

3 (goals) to 1

3 (gol) a 1

superior to sth/sb

superiore a qc/qn

8. to (from opinion of):

to sound strange to sb

suonar strano a qn

it doesn't make any sense to me

non ha senso per me

what's it to them? οικ

che cosa gliene importa a loro?

to all appearances

all' apparenza

9. to (proportion):

one liter to one person

un litro a persona

by a majority of 5 to 1

con una maggioranza di 5 a 1

the odds are 3 to 1

le probabilità sono 3 a 1

10. to (causing):

much to my surprise

con mia grande sorpresa

11. to (by):

to

da

known to sb

conosciuto da qn

12. to (matching):

to

di

the top to this jar

il coperchio di questo barattolo

13. to (of):

to

di

the secretary to the boss

la segretaria del capo

14. to (for purpose of):

to

per

ιδιωτισμοί:

that's all there is to it

questo è tutto

II. to [tu:] infinitive particle

1. to (infinitive: not translated):

to do/walk/put

fare/camminare/mettere

2. to (in command):

I told him to eat

gli ho detto di mangiare

3. to (after interrogative words):

I know what to do

so cosa fare

she didn't know how to say it

non sapeva come dirlo

4. to (wishes):

he wants to listen

vuole ascoltare

she wants to go

vuole andarsene

5. to (purpose):

he comes to see me

viene a trovarmi

to phone to ask sth

telefonare per chiedere qc

6. to (attitude):

she seems to enjoy it

sembra che si diverta

to be honest …

sinceramente…

7. to (future intention):

the work to be done

il lavoro da fare

sth to buy

qc da comprare

8. to (in consecutive acts):

to

per

I came back to find she had left Madrid

quando son tornato ho scoperto che lei se n'era andata via da Madrid

9. to (introducing a complement):

he wants me to tell him a story

vuole che gli racconti una storia

to be too tired to do sth

esser troppo stanco per fare qc

10. to (in general statements):

it is easy to do it

è facile farlo

11. to (in ellipsis):

he doesn't want to eat, but I want to

lui non vuole mangiare, ma io sì

III. to [tu:] ΕΠΊΡΡ

to push the door to

chiudere la porta

Καταχώριση OpenDict

warm ΕΠΊΡΡ

warm

avissare

Present

I	warm
you	warm
he/she/it	warms
we	warm
you	warm
they	warm

Past

I	warmed
you	warmed
he/she/it	warmed
we	warmed
you	warmed
they	warmed

Present Perfect

I	have	warmed
you	have	warmed
he/she/it	has	warmed
we	have	warmed
you	have	warmed
they	have	warmed

Past Perfect

I	had	warmed
you	had	warmed
he/she/it	had	warmed
we	had	warmed
you	had	warmed
they	had	warmed

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