look

guardare

Dirigere gli occhi verso qualcuno o qualcosa per vederlo.

In inglese semplice: To turn your eyes towards someone or something so you can see them.

• Look at the sky.
• She looked out of the window.
• Why are you looking at me?

Come si usa: look at someone/something (Look at the bird on that branch.)

Sinonimi: gaze

Espressioni comuni: look at something, look out, look around, look at someone

sembrare, apparire

Dare una certa impressione in base a ciò che si vede.

In inglese semplice: To seem a certain way because of what someone can see.

• You look happy.
• The house looked empty.
• Does this jacket look good on me?

Come si usa: look + adjective (You look tired today.); look like someone/something (That cloud looks like a rabbit.); look as if… (He looks as if he needs a rest.)

Sinonimi: seem, appear

Espressioni comuni: look tired, look like someone, look happy

guardare

Notare ciò che indica chi parla, spesso con sorpresa o forte emozione.

In inglese semplice: To notice something that the speaker points out, often with surprise or strong feeling.

• Look what I found!
• Look who has come to visit us!
• Look where you left your shoes.

Come si usa: look what/who/where + clause (Look what I found in the garden.)

Sinonimi: see

Espressioni comuni: look what happened, look who came, look what someone

senti, guarda

Si usa per richiamare l’attenzione prima di dire qualcosa di importante o spiegare il proprio punto di vista.

In inglese semplice: Used to get someone’s attention before saying something important or explaining your view.

• Look, I need your help.
• Look, we cannot afford another car.
• Look, I understand why you are upset.

Sinonimi: listen

Espressioni comuni: look please, look listen

occhiata, sguardo

Atto di dirigere gli occhi verso qualcosa per vederlo o controllarlo.

In inglese semplice: An act of directing your eyes towards something to see or check it.

• Take a look inside.
• I had a quick look at the menu.
• Can you give this letter another look?

Come si usa: have/take a look at someone/something (Have a look at this photo.)

Sinonimi: glance

Espressioni comuni: a quick look, take a look, look at something

aspetto

Il modo in cui appare qualcuno o qualcosa, compresi il viso, i vestiti o lo stile.

In inglese semplice: The way someone or something appears, including their face, clothes, or style.

• I like your new look.
• The wooden floor gives the room a warm look.
• She inherited her father’s good looks.

Sinonimi: appearance

Espressioni comuni: new look, good looks, modern look