Traduzione inglese <> italiano di To take a nap
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Traduzione e definizione
to take a nap: fare un pisolino
-Have you seen the president? -I think he is taking his nap at the moment. -Hai visto il presidente? -Penso che stia facendo il suo pisolino in questo momento.
a nap: un pisolino
nap time (or nap-time): l'ora del pisolino
Esempi
- "Were you taking a nap?"
- "Edward, if I could summarize your pointless song: You got on the bus this morning, didn't have any money, you took a nap, then you started crying like a little girl!"
- "Probably to take a little nap."
- "-Well-brought-up young ladies takes naps ( sic ) at parties."
- "Are you taking a nap after our meeting?"
- "-Why do I have to take a nap?"
- "I am aware of Horatio's naps."
- "Certainly there are companies which have had success with this kind of initiative, however I am reluctant to set aside time for naps at this time."
- "Hannah : Wait, so are you telling me that you nap twice per day, every day?"
Esercizio 1
In the beginning of the dialogue, Bruno asks Icarus if he is going to after their meeting.
In the beginning of the dialogue, Bruno asks Icarus if he is going to sleep for a little while after their meeting.
sleep for a little while: This is the best choice here. To "take a nap" is to "sleep for a short period of time", often in the middle of the day, for an hour or two. Children are known to take naps quite frequently. Bruno is making a joke here, because babies are often given warm milk before they are "put down" for a nap.
eat a light snack: To "take a nap" does not mean to "eat a light snack". Sometimes, especially in kindergarten (a school for very young children, we "have a light snack", usually milk and cookies, before we "take a nap".
play a game of cards: A "nap" is not a type of card game.
use the toilet: To "take a nap" does not mean to "use the restroom". There are many informal expressions for "using the restroom", but "to take a nap" is not one of them.
Esercizio 2
Fill in the blank below with the term which refers to a "short sleep".
This term was used in the conversation you just heard.
Bob asks Horatio if he was taking a .
This term was used in the conversation you just heard.
Bob asks Horatio if he was taking a .
Fill in the blank below with the term which refers to a "short sleep".
This term was used in the conversation you just heard.
Bob asks Horatio if he was taking a nap.
This term was used in the conversation you just heard.
Bob asks Horatio if he was taking a nap.
nap: A "nap" (or "siesta" to Spanish speakers) is a short sleep. When Bob asks Horatio if he was taking a nap, he wants to know if Horatio was sleeping. He also expresses his surprise that Horatio was sleeping in the afternoon in his office.
Esercizio 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast. Remember to conjugate each verb correctly.
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please , I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I a for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey that tree? It was amazing!"
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please , I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I a for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey that tree? It was amazing!"
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast. Remember to conjugate each verb correctly.
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to digest 1 it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please whisper 2, I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I take 3 a nap 4 for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey climb 5 that tree? It was amazing!"
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to digest 1 it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please whisper 2, I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I take 3 a nap 4 for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey climb 5 that tree? It was amazing!"
1 digest: "Digesting" is the process of breaking down or decomposing food in the stomach. The verb can also be used figuratively to describe "processing information", as in the sentence: "I'm still digesting the news he gave us". In this broadcast, Stephanie Irving reports that "koalas have a very slow metabolism, and it takes them hours to digest." This means that when koalas eat food, it takes a long time for their bodies to process it.
2 whisper: To "whisper" means to talk in a quiet, low or soft voice so that not a lot of noise is made, and you cannot be heard from longer distances. In this broadcast, Stephanie is talking quietly so that she does not disturb the sleeping koalas. Brent asks her, "Why are you whispering, Stephanie? Should I whisper too?". The "h" in "whisper" is not pronounced.
3 take: With the noun "nap", the verb "take" is used. For example: I take a nap everyday on the bus home. We also take a break, or take five, both of which mean to have a pause.
4 nap: A "nap" is a short sleep, often taken during the day. In this broadcast, Stephanie tells Moira that the koala which fell off the tree is now climbing up the tree again "probably to take a little nap." This means that the koala is going back up the tree in order to sleep again.
5 climb: The verb "to climb" describes the act of ascending or going up something, such as a tree or mountain. We can use the infinitive form of the verb (without "to") following the auxiliary construction "Did you see". In this broadcast, Stephanie reports that after falling, the koala is once again "climbing up the tree". She means that the koala which fell is now ascending the tree once more. Although there is a "b" at the end of the verb "to climb", it is not pronounced. The term sounds like "clime"!
Esercizio 4
Let's take a look at some vocabulary from this scene. Use the clues to help you.
A short sleep, often in the middle of the day is called a .
Horatio's small bed is made of (these come from birds) and (this comes from trees).
Horatio his bed with a monkey (they both use the bed, or they sleep together or they take turns using it).
A short sleep, often in the middle of the day is called a .
Horatio's small bed is made of (these come from birds) and (this comes from trees).
Horatio his bed with a monkey (they both use the bed, or they sleep together or they take turns using it).
Let's take a look at some vocabulary from this scene. Use the clues to help you.
A short sleep, often in the middle of the day is called a nap 1.
Horatio's small bed is made of [not done] feathers 2 (these come from birds) and [not done] wood 3 (this comes from trees).
Horatio shares 4 his bed with a monkey (they both use the bed, or they sleep together or they take turns using it).
A short sleep, often in the middle of the day is called a nap 1.
Horatio's small bed is made of [not done] feathers 2 (these come from birds) and [not done] wood 3 (this comes from trees).
Horatio shares 4 his bed with a monkey (they both use the bed, or they sleep together or they take turns using it).
1 nap: A "nap" is a short sleep, often taken during the day.
2 feathers: "Feathers" make up the plumage of a bird. They are epidermal growths which emerge from the bird's body. The hollow structure of feathers permits some birds to stay in the air while flapping their wings. Feathers are often used to "stuff" or "fill" pillows and blankets.
3 wood: "Wood" is the natural material that comes from trees and branches. It is a common material used in furniture!
4 shares: "To share" is to "divide" or to "use jointly". Example: "I share my dinner with my cat every night. He loves to eat steak". To "share a bed (with someone)" generally means to sleep with them (in the same bed)'.
Esercizio 5
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast. Remember to conjugate each verb correctly.
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please , I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I a for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey that tree? It was amazing!"
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please , I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I a for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey that tree? It was amazing!"
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in this broadcast. Remember to conjugate each verb correctly.
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to digest 1 it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please whisper 2, I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I take 3 a nap 4 for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey climb 5 that tree? It was amazing!"
This verb describes the act of breaking down food in the stomach (using enzymes and natural acids). "This steak is gigantic! I don't think I will be able to digest 1 it."
This verb describes the act of speaking very quietly or softly. "Please whisper 2, I don't want you to disturb the sleeping monster."
This term describes the act of sleeping briefly, often in the middle of the day. Hint: Add the verb that is associated with this term (and is used by Stephanie in her report).
'Every afternoon, I take 3 a nap 4 for 20 minutes.
This verb describes the act of ascending or mounting, such as a tree or a mountain. "Did you see the monkey climb 5 that tree? It was amazing!"
1 digest: "Digesting" is the process of breaking down or decomposing food in the stomach. The verb can also be used figuratively to describe "processing information", as in the sentence: "I'm still digesting the news he gave us". In this broadcast, Stephanie Irving reports that "koalas have a very slow metabolism, and it takes them hours to digest." This means that when koalas eat food, it takes a long time for their bodies to process it.
2 whisper: To "whisper" means to talk in a quiet, low or soft voice so that not a lot of noise is made, and you cannot be heard from longer distances. In this broadcast, Stephanie is talking quietly so that she does not disturb the sleeping koalas. Brent asks her, "Why are you whispering, Stephanie? Should I whisper too?". The "h" in "whisper" is not pronounced.
3 take: With the noun "nap", the verb "take" is used. For example: I take a nap everyday on the bus home. We also take a break, or take five, both of which mean to have a pause.
4 nap: A "nap" is a short sleep, often taken during the day. In this broadcast, Stephanie tells Moira that the koala which fell off the tree is now climbing up the tree again "probably to take a little nap." This means that the koala is going back up the tree in order to sleep again.
5 climb: The verb "to climb" describes the act of ascending or going up something, such as a tree or mountain. We can use the infinitive form of the verb (without "to") following the auxiliary construction "Did you see". In this broadcast, Stephanie reports that after falling, the koala is once again "climbing up the tree". She means that the koala which fell is now ascending the tree once more. Although there is a "b" at the end of the verb "to climb", it is not pronounced. The term sounds like "clime"!
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