Italian–English dictionary

impiombatura

(dentistry) Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.

implacabile

Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

implementare

To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.

implementazione

An implementation, or putting into use, of something.

implicare

(intransitive) To express without overt reference; to imply.

implicato

Having an affair with someone.

implicazione

(countable) A possible effect or result of a decision or action.

implicitamente

In an implicit or implied manner.

implicito

Suggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.

implodere

(transitive) To cause to collapse or burst inward violently.

implorare

(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

implosione

The action of imploding.

impollinare

To apply pollen to (a stigma).

impolverato

Covered with dust.

imponente

Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

impopolare

Lacking popularity.

imporre

To order, command, control.

importante

Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

importanza

The property or state of being relevant or pertinent.

importare

(arithmetic) In a subtraction, to deduct (one) from a digit of the minuend and add ten to the following digit, in order that the subtraction of a larger digit in the subtrahend from the digit in the minuend to which ten is added gives a positive result.

importatore

One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

importatrice

One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

importo

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

importunare

(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

importuno

Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.

imposizione

The act of enforcing; compulsion.

impossibile

Not possible; not able to be done or happen.

impossibilitare

To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.

impossibilmente

Not possibly; in an impossible manner.

imposta

(countable) A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

impostare

(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.

impostazione

The fashion in which something is organized or arranged.

impostazioni

placement of a control

imposte

(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

impostore

Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.

impostura

The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition

impotente

Lacking sufficient power or strength.

impoverito

Reduced to poverty.

imprecare

To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

imprecazione

A vulgar epithet.

impreciso

Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.

impregnare

In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

impregnato

Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.

impregnazione

The act of making pregnant; fertilization.

imprendere

(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).

imprendibile

(figuratively) Too strong to be defeated or overcome; invincible.

imprenditore

A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks. [from 1762]

imprenditoria

The quality of being an entrepreneur.

imprenditoriale

Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.

imprenditorialità

The quality of being an entrepreneur.

imprenditrice

A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks. [from 1762]

impreparato

Not experienced; lacking knowledge because lacking experience.

impresa

A great or heroic deed or feat; something accomplished by valor or boldness.

impresario

A manager or producer in the entertainment industry, especially music or theatre.

impresario di pompe funebri

A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

imprescindibilmente

In an unavoidable manner.

impressionabile

Easily affected by emotion.

impressionante

That astounds or astound.

impressionare

(transitive, figuratively) To render incapable of thinking clearly; to overwhelm with showiness or brilliance.

impressionato

strongly affected, especially favourably

impressione

A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression. [from 17th c.]

impressionismo

(arts) An art movement characterized by visible brushstrokes, ordinary subject matter, and an emphasis on light and its changing qualities.

impressionista

(art) One who adheres to the theory or method of impressionism.

impreteribilmente

In an unavoidable manner.

imprevedibile

Incapable of being foreseen or anticipated.

imprevedibilità

(uncountable) The quality of being unpredictable.

imprevisto

(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]

impreziosire

To make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.

imprigionare

(transitive) To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.

imprimere

(intransitive, obsolete) To impress deeply (on the mind); to fix indelibly.

improbabile

Improbable or unlikely.

improferibile

Incapable of being articulated or expressed; indescribable, inexpressible.

impronta

The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.

impronunciabile

Impossible or difficult to pronounce or articulate.

improprietà

The characteristic of being incorrect.

improprio

(chiefly, predicative) Wrong; faulty; out of order; improper or otherwise incorrect.

improtetto

Not protected; lacking defence or protection; exposed.

improvvisamente

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

improvvisare

(intransitive) To perform or speak without prior planning or thought; to act in an impromptu manner; to improvise.

improvvisato

Carried out with no preparation; impromptu.

improvvisazione

(countable, popular music) An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.

improvviso

Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

imprudente

Marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.

impudente

(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

impudenza

(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.

impudicizia

(formal) Immodesty; shamelessness.

impudico

Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.

impugnatura

The handle of a tool or weapon.

impulsivamente

In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.

impulsivo

Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

impulso

(psychology) Desire or interest.

impuntarsi

(idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.

impuntatura

Love or amorous attachment.

impurità

(uncountable, engineering, packaging) The degree of cloudiness or turbidity in a clear glass or plastic, measured in percent.

impuro

(informal, North America, AU) Causing disgust.

imputare

(with on, (archaic) for) To officially charge someone in a court of law.

imputata

(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

imputato

(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

imputridire

(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

in

In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).

in abbondanza

(postpositive) In abundance. [from late 17th c.]

in accordo

In accordance with, as per

in aggiunta

By way of addition; in addition to; also.

in alternativa

in an alternative way

in altre circostanze

(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.

in altre parole

(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

in altri termini

(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

in antecedenza

(with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time; already.

in anticipo

At an earlier time; beforehand; in advance.

in applicazione

Accordingly; consequently.

in arrivo

On the way.

in avanti

In a forward direction.

in base a

In relation to; compared with.

in bianco

Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in.

in bocca al lupo

Used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement; a benediction or valediction.

in breve

(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

in buona fede

In good faith; sincere; without deception or ulterior motive.

in cagnesco

(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.

in cambio di

In exchange for.

in carica

Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.

in confidenza

Confidentially, privately, off the record.

in conformità

In conformance to, or in agreement with; used with to.

in corso

In progress; having started.

in crescita

(by extension) A new growth or expansion of something.

in definitiva

(manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

in diretta

(broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.

in discesa

Down a slope.

in disparte

To or on one side so as to be out of the way.

in disuso

(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

in dolce attesa

Pregnant.

in eccesso

More than is normal, necessary or specified.

in espansione

(by extension) A new growth or expansion of something.

in essenza

in essence

in favore di

For the benefit of; to the order of.

in fede

In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

in fiamme

Burning fiercely; in a blaze; on fire. [18th century.]

in fin dei conti

(idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.

in folle

(intransitive) Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

in forma

In good shape; physically well.

in forza

Accordingly; consequently.

in fretta e furia

Done in haste; done quickly or hastily.

in gamba

(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.

in generale

In general; as a whole.

in genere

Popularly or widely.

in gioco

(idiomatic) At issue, at risk.

in giro per

At or to various places within or throughout.

in gran parte

In a widespread or large manner.

in lana

Made of wool.

in libertà

(transitive) To order to leave.

in linea

Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.