Italian–English dictionary

perfusione

The act of perfusing, the passage of fluid through the circulatory system.

pergamena

(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.

pergola

(heraldic charge) A charge representing an archbishop's pallium, having the form of the letter Y, sometimes charged with crosses.

pergolato

A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.

pericardico

(cardiology) Of, or relating to the pericardium.

pericardio

(anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

Pericle

(historical) An Ancient Greek politician.

pericleo

Of or relating to Pericles, an Ancient Greek politician, or to the golden age of art and literature in Athens.

pericolante

Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

pericolo

Serious danger.

pericolo a popolo

A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

pericolosamente

In a dangerous manner.

pericoloso

Full of danger.

perielio

(astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

periferia

A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.

periferica

Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.

periferico

On the periphery or boundary.

periglio

A situation of serious and immediate danger.

perimetro delle quattro basi

(baseball) The region of the field roughly bounded by the home plate, first base, second base and third base.

periodica

Having repeated cycles.

periodicamente

(frequency) Recurring regularly.

periodico

A nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme.

periodo

(grammar) A sentence that contains an independent clause as well as one or more dependent clauses, such as a relative clause, an adverbial clause, or a noun clause.

periodo sabbatico

An interruption, break, pause or absence.

peripatetica

(informal, derogatory) A prostitute who looks for customers on the streets and in other public places.

peripezia

A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.

periscopico

Relating to periscopes and their use.

periscopio

A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

perissodattilo

Any ungulate mammal with an odd number of toes and belonging to the Perissodactyla, an equid, a tapir, or a rhinoceros.

peristalsi

(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

perito

(UK) A person charged with inspecting something for the purpose of determining its condition, value, etc.

perizia

skillfulness or ease of ability.

perizoma

A scanty covering for the genitalia, with a thin strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks.

perla

(uncountable, printing, dated) The size of type between excelsior and diamond, standardized as 4-point.

perlustrare

(intransitive) To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

perlustrazione

(military) A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.

permafrost

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

permagelo

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

permaghiaccio

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

permaloso

(figurative) Easily irritated.

permanente

Persisting for an extended period of time.

permanentemente

In a permanent manner; lastingly.

permanenza

Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.

permanenza in carica

A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.

permanere

(intransitive) To remain loyal; to remain firm.

permanganato

(inorganic chemistry) any salt of permanganic acid: they are purple crystalline solids, mostly soluble in water, and are strong oxidizing agents

permeare

(transitive) To wet or stain an object completely with some physical quality.

permesso

(minting) A permissible deviation in the fineness and weight of coins, owing to the difficulty in securing exact conformity to the standard prescribed by law.

permesso non retribuito

A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.

permettere

(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.

permettersi

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually, after an expression of ability, as could, able, difficult) to be able or rich enough; to spare.

permissivo

Tending not to interfere with the decisions and actions of other people (employees, subjects, etc.).

permuta

An exchange of two comparable things.

pernacchia

(colloquial) A noise intended to imitate a fart, made by blowing air out of the mouth while the tongue is protruding from and pressed against the lips, or by blowing air through the lips while they are pressed firmly together or against skin (often a form of tickling) used humorously or to express derision.

pernice

(countable) Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere; specifically, the red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) native to heather moorland on the British Isles. [from 1530s]

pernicioso

Causing much harm in a subtle way.

perno

A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.

perno d'albero

(engineering) The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings.

però

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

perossido

(inorganic chemistry) A divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid.

perovskite

(mineral) A minor accessory mineral, CaTiO3, occurring in basic rocks, as orthorhombic crystals.

perpendicolare

(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).

perpetrare

(transitive) To be guilty of, or responsible for a crime etc; to commit.

perpetuamente

Seeming to never end; endlessly; constantly.

perpetuare

(transitive) To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.

perpetuità

(uncountable) The quality or state of being perpetual; endless duration; uninterrupted existence.

perpetuo

Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; neverending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.

perplessità

The state of being bewildered.

perplesso

Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.

persecuzione

The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

Persefone

(Greek god) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.

perseguimento

The act of pursuing.

perseguire

(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]

perseguitare

To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief.

perseveranza

Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

perseverare

(intransitive) To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

Persia

Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.

persiana

(historical, countable) A person from Persia.

persiano

Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.

persico

Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.

persistente

Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

persistentemente

In a persistent manner.

persistenza

An ability to endure hardship.

persistere

(transitive, idiomatic) To persist or continue.

perso

Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.

persona

A person, especially as one among many.

persona alla deriva

(sometimes, pejorative) A person who moves from place to place or job to job.

persona che si muove furtivamente

A person or a thing that crawls or creeps.

persona che si trascina

A person or a thing that crawls or creeps.

persona di pari condizione sociale

Somebody who is, or something that is, at a level or of a value equal (to that of something else).

persona importante

A person or thing of distinction.

persona negligente

(countable, by extension, derogatory) A homeless or jobless person; a vagrant; also, a person who is (perceived as) negligent in their hygiene and personal affairs.

persona non grata

A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

personaggio

A person or thing representing a certain consciousness.

personale

Intended for a single person as opposed to more than one person.

personale di guardia

(nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

personale di sorveglianza

(nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

personale di turno

(nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

personalizzare

To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

personalizzato

(archaic) Accustomed; usual.

personalmente

As one person among other people who may not hold the same opinion.

personificazione

A representative example.

perspicace

(of objects or actions) Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.

perspicacia

Power of acute observation and deduction

perspicacità

Acute discernment or understanding; insight.

persuadere

(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

persuasione

The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. [from 14th c.]

persuasivamente

In a manner intended to convince or persuade.

persuasivo

Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.

pertanto

(conjunctive) Consequently; thus; therefore; hence.

pertenere

(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

pertica

A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

pertinace

Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

pertinente

Naturally as part or consequence of something.

pertinenza

The quality of being pertinent.

pertinenziale

Of or pertaining to jurisdiction.

pertugio

(stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.

perturbato

Showing a feeling of being disturbed.

Perù

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.

peruviana

A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent.

peruviano

Of, from, or pertaining to Peru or the Peruvian people.

pervadere

(transitive) To be in every part of; to spread through; to permeate.

perverso

mentally disturbed or unsound

pervertita

A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

pervertito

A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.

pervinca

Of pale bluish purple colour.

pervio

(medicine) Open, unobstructed; specifically, especially of the ductus arteriosus or foramen ovale in the heart, having not closed as would have happened in normal development.

pesante

Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.

pesantemente

In a manner designed for heavy duty.

pesantezza

(North America, UK, Philippines, informal) Unpleasant behavior.

pesatura

The process by which something is weighed.

pesca

(uncountable) A card game in which the object is to obtain cards in pairs or sets of four (depending on the variation), by asking the other players for cards of a particular rank.

pesca con la lenza

A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.

pescaggio

(nautical) The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.

pescare

(transitive, card games) To be dealt or to take (a playing card) from the deck; also, to have (a particular hand) as a result of this. [from 16th c.]

pescare di frodo

(ambitransitive) To take game or fish illegally.

pescatore

A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport; a person engaging in the pastime of fishing.

pesce

(uncountable) A card game in which the object is to obtain cards in pairs or sets of four (depending on the variation), by asking the other players for cards of a particular rank.

pesce chirurgo

Any of many species of reef-dwelling fishes, most of them brightly coloured, of the family Acanthuridae. They bear erectile, scalpel-like, dangerously sharp spines on either side of the caudal peduncle.

pesce gatto

The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.

pesce palla

Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.

pesce persico

A freshwater fish of species Perca fluviatilis in the family Percidae, native to northern Eurasia.

pesce rosso

A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

pesce spada

A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.

peschereccio

A boat used for fishing.

pescivendola

(British) A person who sells fish.

pescivendolo

(British) A person who sells fish.

pesi

(gymnastics, horizontal bar) An exercise in which the gymnast pulls up from a hang lifting the legs up and over the bar thus rolling into a support position.

peso

(dated, except, UK, dialectal, and, US) The force exerted by an object due to gravitation; weight.

pessimista

Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.