Italian–English dictionary

durezza

The quality of being hard.

durian

The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.

duro

Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.

duro colpo

a serious or devastating setback

durone

A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

duttile

Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.

duttilità

(materials science) Ability of a material to be drawn out longitudinally to a reduced section without fracture under the action of a tensile force.

è interessante che

In an interesting way.

e-mail

(uncountable) A system for sending messages and datas by means of computers connected together in a network.

eale

A mythical beast in European mythology and heraldry, usually portrayed as an antelope- or goatlike four-legged creature with large horns that it can swivel in any direction.

ebanista

A skilled woodworker who makes high-quality wooden cabinets and furniture.

ebanite

The relatively hard product of vulcanizing natural rubber with sulfur; vulcanite.

ebbrezza

(informal) A rush or feeling of energy or excitement; a feeling of slight intoxication.

ebbro

Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

ebdomadario

(Roman Catholicism) A member of a chapter or convent whose week it is to officiate in the choir and perform other services, which, on extraordinary occasions, are performed by the superiors.

ebetudine

Mental lethargy or dullness.

ebollizione

(uncountable, countable) The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.

ebraico

Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

ebraismo

An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.

ebrea

A member or descendant of the Jewish people.

Ebrei

(biblical) The nineteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to the Hebrews.

ebreo

Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Ebridi

The islands off the west coast of Scotland, divided into the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides.

eburneo

Made of ivory.

ecatombe

A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.

ecc.

(idiomatic, informal) And other similar items; et cetera.

eccedenza

The spillage resultant from overflowing.

eccedere

(transitive) To exceed in weight or mass.

eccellente

(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.

Eccellenza

(used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.

eccellere

(intransitive) To be much better than others.

eccentricità

(architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.

eccentrico

One who does not behave like others.

eccepire

(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

eccessivamente

To an excessive degree.

eccessività

The state of being redundant

eccessivo

(US, transitive) To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.

eccesso

The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.

eccesso di velocità

(uncountable) Driving faster than the legal speed limit.

eccetto

Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.

eccezionale

Exceptional; very good.

eccezionalmente

To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

eccezione

A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.

eccì

(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.

eccitamento

(narratology) The culmination of a narrative's rising action, the turning point.

eccitante

Appealing.

eccitare

(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.

eccitato

In eager desire, eager, astir.

eccitazione

The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.

ecciù

(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.

ecclesiastico

A male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.

ecco

(idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.

echidna

Any of the species of small spined monotremes in the family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

eclettico

Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.

eclissare

To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner

eclisse

Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

eclissi

Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

eclittica

(astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.

Eco

(Greek mythology) An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others.

eco-

ecology or the environment (in the ecological sense)

ecodotto

(ecology) A type of wildlife crossing in the form of a bridge or tunnel, usually covered with foliage and turf, which animals may use to cross roads without the risk of being hit by vehicles; a wildlife viaduct. [from late 20th c.]

ecografia

(medicine) The use of ultrasound as a diagnostic aid.

ecogramma

A medical image produced by an ultrasound echo.

ecologia

(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

ecologico

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

ecologista

A scholar of ecology.

economia

(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

economico

Frugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.

economista

An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

economo

Frugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.

ecosistema

A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

ecstasy

(slang) The drug MDMA, a synthetic entactogen of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine family, especially in a tablet form.

Ecuador

A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Ecuador. Capital: Quito.

eculeo

(historical) A device, incorporating a ratchet, used to torture victims by stretching them beyond their natural limits.

eczema

(biology, medicine) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.

ed altri

And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

edema

(medicine) An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.

Eden

(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.

edera

Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

Edgardo

A en given name.

edibile

Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

edicola

An open stall, often on a street, where newspapers and magazines are on sale to the public.

edificare

(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

edificazione

(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.

edificio

(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.

edificio decorativo

(architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.

edificio occupato

A building occupied without permission, as practiced by a squatter.

Edipo

(Greek mythology) A son of Laius and Jocasta, who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

editore

(computing) A program for creating and making changes to files, especially text files.

editoriale

Of or relating to an editor, editing or an editorial.

editto

A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

Edmondo

A en given name, borne by early English kings and saints.

Edmonton

The capital city of Alberta, Canada.

Edo

(historical) The former name of Tokyo, the capital city of Japan.

Edoardo

A en given name.

edonismo

(ethics, uncountable) The philosophical belief that happiness, particularly sensual pleasure, is the highest good in life.

edonistico

Devoted to pleasure

Eduardo

A en given name.

educare

(transitive) To instruct or train.

educatamente

In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.

educativo

Of, or relating to education.

educato

Well-mannered, civilized.

educatore

a specialist in the theory of education.

educazione

(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

edulcorare

(rare) To sweeten.

edule

Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

Edvige

A en given name.

efelide

A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

efendi

An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.

Efesto

(Greek god) The god of fire, smithwork, metallurgy, volcanoes, and artisans, who served as blacksmith of the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan.

effe

The name of the Latin-script letter F/f.

effemminato

(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.

effendi

An educated or well-respected man in an eastern Mediterranean or Arab country; often used as a title of respect or courtesy in Turkey or a former Ottoman territory.

efferato

Worthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable. [first attested around 1150 to 1350]

efferente

Carrying away from.

effervescente

Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.

effervescenza (vino)

A little spark; a scintillation.

effettivamente

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

effettivo

Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]

effetto

(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.

effetto neve

(figurative) The moving pattern of random dots seen on a radar or television screen, etc., when no transmission signal is being received or when there is interference.

effetto onda

The circumstance in which one event instigates an expansive set of other events.

effetto sensazionale

A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

effettuabile

Able to be done in practice.

effettuabilità

The state of being feasible or possible.

effettuare

(transitive) To make or bring about; to implement.

efficace

Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

efficacemente

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

efficacia

A degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

efficiente

Efficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.

efficientemente

In an efficient manner.

efficienza

The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose.

effimero

Lasting for a short period of time.

effluente

(uncountable) Sewage or waste water discharged into a natural body of water.

effluvio

A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.

effusione

(figurative, by extension) An outpouring of speech or emotion.

effusioni

(figurative, by extension) An outpouring of speech or emotion.

Efraimo

A en given name.

Efrem

The younger son of Joseph in the Bible, eponymous ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

egalitario

Characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people.

egemonia

(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

Egidio

A en given name.

Egitto

A country in North Africa and West Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo.

egiziaco

A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

egiziana

A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

egiziane

A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

egiziani

A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

egiziano

Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.

egizio

Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.

eglefino

A marine fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.