Italian–English dictionary

parossismo

(Dated) Paroxysm of joy; keen emotion.

parotite epidemica

(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

parrocchetto

Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions. [from 16th c.]

parrocchetto ondulato

A species of small green parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many colour varieties.

parrocchia

The community attending that church; the members of the parish.

parrocchiale

Pertaining to a parish.

parrocchiana

A member of a parish.

parrocchiani

The community attending that church; the members of the parish.

parrocchiano

A member of a parish.

parroco

A parish priest.

parrucca

A false substitute for a person's hair; a toupee or wig.

parrucchiera

A person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.

parrucchiere

A person whose profession is cutting the hair and beards of usually male customers.

parruccone

A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.

parsimonia

The property of being sparing.

parsimoniosamente

In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

parsimonioso

Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.

parte

A portion of something.

parte anteriore

The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.

parte civile

(law, UK, _, historic, otherwise, current) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accuser.

parte inferiore

The lowest part of anything.

parte iniziale

(legal) The section on an official paper (for example, as part of a seizure or capture) that describes when, where, and what was taken, found or executed, and who authorized the act.

parte interessata

(business) A person or organisation with a legitimate interest (a stake) in a given situation, action or enterprise.

parte orecchiabile

(music) A catchy musical phrase which forms the basis of a popular song.

parte superiore

A garment worn to cover the torso.

partecipante

A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]

partecipare

(transitive) To be present at (an event or place) in order to take part in some action or proceedings; also, to regularly go to (an event or place). [from 17th c.]

partecipare (a)

(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

partecipativo

Open to participation.

partecipazione

The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.

partenariato

The state of being associated with a partner.

Partenone

An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

Partenope

(astronomy) 11 Parthenope, a main belt asteroid.

partenopea

A native or inhabitant of the city of Naples, capital and largest city of Campania, Italy, or the surrounding metropolitan city.

partenopeo

Of, from or relating to the city of Naples, capital and largest city of Campania, Italy, or the surrounding metropolitan city.

partenza

The countdown and launch of a rocket, missile or spacecraft

parti intime

(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts responsible for sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

particella

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]

participio

(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

particolare

(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.

particolari

(colloquial) The details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor.

partigiana

A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.

partigianeria

An inclination to be partisan or biased; partiality.

partigiano

A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.

partire

To depart or leave a place.

partita

(by extension) Any organized race.

partito

(legal) A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract. [from ca. 1300s]

partitura

A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.

partizionare

(ergative, figuratively) To divide into parts to give more details, to provide a more indepth analysis of.

partizione

That which was measured by a line, such as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.

partnership

An association of two or more people to conduct a business

parto

(countable) An instance of childbirth.

parvenu

(pejorative) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

parvenza

A likeness, a similarity; the quality of being similar.

parziale

Exhibiting bias; prejudiced.

parzialmente

To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

pascal

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.

pascere

(ambitransitive) To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)

pascià

(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

pascolare

(transitive) To feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for.

pascolo

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

Pasqua

A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

pasqua ebraica

The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight at the beginning of the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib 14 / Nisan 14), during which the first-born sons of the Israelites were passed over while those of the Egyptians were killed; this feast day is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual or yearly Sabbaths).

Pasquale

(countable) A surname transferred from the given name.

pasquillo

A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.

passabile

Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.

passafuori

(architecture) One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

passaggi obbligati

A road or track along which cattle are habitually, used to be or could be driven; a droveway.

passaggio

Any path through an otherwise obstructed space.

passaggio di consegne

The transference of authority, control, power or knowledge from one agency to another, or from one state to another.

passaggio obbligato

Any path through an otherwise obstructed space.

passamontagna

A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

passante

A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.

passaporto

An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.

passare

(intransitive, poker) To withdraw from betting.

passare il cursore sopra

(computing) Chiefly followed by over: to use a mouse or other device to place a cursor over something on a screen such as a hyperlink or icon without clicking, so as to produce a result (such as the appearance of a tooltip).

passare il tempo

(dated, informal) To be unyielding; to hold out.

passarsi

(ditransitive, colloquial) To pass (from one person to another).

passata

A food that has been ground or crushed into a thick liquid or paste.

passatempo

A hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.

passato

Having been or happened in the distant past.

passatoia

A long, narrow carpet for a high-traffic area such as a hall or stairs.

passavivande

An opening in a wall at window height for the purpose of serving food or other items. A pass through.

passeggera

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

passeggero

Lasting for a short period of time.

passeggero clandestino

A person who hides on board a ship, train, etc. so as to get a free passage.

passeggiare

An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.

passeggiata

A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. [from c. 1900]

passeggino

(US, Canada, Australia) A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

passeggio

A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.

passerella

(fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.

passero

A bird of the species Passer domesticus, native to much of Eurasia, introduced in many other temperate environments.

passibile

Subject; susceptible; prone.

Passione

(Christianity) The sufferings of Jesus Christ from the night of the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.

passività

The state of being passive.

passivo

(countable, broadly, by extension) A submissive partner in a sexual relationship.

passivo-aggressivo

(psychology) Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.

passo

(collective) A small group of persons, especially of girls and women.

passo a passo

Gradually and steadily.

passo carrabile

(UK, US) A short private road that leads to a house or garage.

password

(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.

pasta

A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.

pasta al forno

Food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish.

pasta madre

(obsolete) Leaven; an agent that makes dough rise.

pasta sfoglia

(countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.

paste

(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pastellare

(cooking) To coat with batter (the food ingredient).

pastello

A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

pasticca

(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

pasticceria

(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pasticciare

(transitive) To perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner; to make a mess of something

pasticciato

Made or repaired in a clumsy or incompetent manner.

pasticcino

A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.

pasticcio

An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly; a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work.

pasticcio di frutta secca, mele, spezie, zucchero, rhum o cognac

A mixture of fruit, spices and suet used as a filling for mince pies.

pastiglia

A friction element in a disc brake or rim brake, made from various compounds, often organic, semi-metallic, or ceramic.

pastinaca

Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.

pasto

(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).

pasto serale

Food consumed before going to bed.

pastoia

(mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

pastone

(literal) A mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs; swill. [from mid 15th c.]

pastora

(dated) A female shepherd.

pastorale

A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.

Pastore

An English surname originating as an occupation.

pastoso

Obscure or difficult to understand.

pastrice

(dated) A female shepherd.

pastrocchio

An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly; a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work.

pastura

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

patacca

A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.

pataccaro

(figuratively, pejorative) Any similar charlatan or incompetent professional.

pataffione

(informal) A person of importance in a group or organization.

Patagonia

A geographical region in southern South America, including the southern parts of Chile and Argentina.

patata

A plant of species Solanum tuberosum or its edible starchy tuber.

patata fritta

(chiefly, North America, Philippines) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

patatina

(chiefly, North America, Philippines) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

patatine fritte

(chiefly, North America, Philippines) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

pâté

A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

patella

(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

pateracchio

A mixture; a confusion; a garble.

patereccio

An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

paternità

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

paterno

Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

patetico

(colloquial) Uncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.

patibolo

A wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging. [from 1300s]

patina

An analogous dullness on a surface that is ideally highly reflective or transparent.

patinato

Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.

patire

(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

patita

A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause.

patito

Fanatical.

patogenico

(pathology) Able to cause (harmful) disease.