mind in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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I.mind [Brit mʌɪnd, Am maɪnd] N

1. mind (centre of thought, feelings):

mind
mente f
mind
animo m
a healthy mind
una mente sana
peace of mind
serenità d'animo, tranquillità
it's all in the mind
è solo immaginazione
to cross sb's mind
venire in mente a qn or passare per la mente a qn
it never crossed my mind that…
non mi era mai passato per la testa che…
what was in the judge's mind?
cosa aveva in testa il giudice?
at the back of my mind I had my doubts
in fondo avevo dei dubbi
my mind was full of suspicion
avevo la testa piena di sospetti
that's a load or weight off my mind
mi sono liberato di un peso or mi sono tolto un pensiero
to be clear in one's mind about, that…
essere sicuro di, che…
to build up an image in one's mind of sb, sth
crearsi un'immagine or un'idea di qn, qc
to feel easy in one's mind about sth
sentirsi tranquillo su qc
to have something on one's mind (be worried)
essere preoccupato per qualcosa
to have something on one's mind (think continuously)
avere qualcosa sempre fisso in mente
to set one's mind on doing sth
mettersi in testa di fare qc or mettersi di impegno a fare qc
to set sb's mind at rest
rassicurare, tranquillizzare qn
nothing could be further from my mind
questo pensiero non mi sfiora minimamente or non ci penso neanche

II.mind [Brit mʌɪnd, Am maɪnd] VB trans

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2. mind (object to):

I don't mind the cold, her husband
il freddo, suo marito non mi dà fastidio
I don't mind cats, but I prefer dogs
non ho nulla contro i gatti, ma preferisco i cani
I don't mind having a try
non mi dispiace fare un tentativo
“do you mind if I bring him?” - “no, I don't mind”
“ti dispiace se lo porto con me?” - “no, non mi spiace”
“do you want to go today or tomorrow?” - “I don't mind”
“vuoi andare oggi o domani?” - “fa lo stesso”
they were late, not that I minded, but still…
erano in ritardo, non che me la sia presa, però…
I don't mind who comes
non mi interessa or non mi importa chi viene
she doesn't mind where he sleeps, when he turns up hum
per lei, lui può dormire dove gli pare, farsi vivo quando gli pare
will they mind us being late?
gli darà fastidio se arriviamo in ritardo?
would you mind keeping my seat for me, opening the window?
ti dispiace or ti rincresce tenermi il posto, aprire la finestra?
would you mind accompanying me to the station? (said by policeman)
le spiace seguirmi in commissariato?
I don't mind telling you, I was frightened
non ho difficoltà a dirtelo, ho avuto paura
I think you were a bit rude, if you don't mind my saying so
spero che non ti offenda se ti dico che sei stato un po' maleducato
if you don't mind my asking…
se posso permettermi di fare una domanda indiscreta…
“like a cigarette?” - “don't mind if I do” inf
“una sigaretta?” - “certo che sì, non posso dire di no”
I wouldn't mind a glass of wine
non mi dispiacerebbe un bicchiere di vino
if you don't mind
se non le spiace also iron

III.mind [Brit mʌɪnd, Am maɪnd]

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mind-bending [Brit, Am ˈmaɪnd ˈˌbɛndɪŋ] ADJ

mind-fuck [ˈmaɪndfʌk] VB trans Am vulg sl

mind-numbing [Brit, Am ˈmaɪnd ˌnəmɪŋ] ADJ

mind-blowing [Brit ˈmʌɪndbləʊɪŋ, Am ˈmaɪnd ˈˌbloʊɪŋ] ADJ inf

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mind reading [Am ˈmaɪnd ˌridɪŋ] N

mind-expanding [Am ˈmaɪndɪkˌspændɪŋ] ADJ

mind-bender [Brit ˈmʌɪndˌbɛndə] N (drug)

mind reader [Brit, Am maɪnd ˈridər] N

mind in the PONS Dictionary

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mind-bending [ˈmaɪnd·ben·dɪŋ] ADJ

one-track mind [ˌwʌn·træk·ˈmaɪnd] N

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mind Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to give sb a piece of one's mind inf
dirne quattro a qu
it's a great weight off my mind
mi sono tolto un gran peso
that took a load off my mind!
mi sono tolto un peso!
that problem was revolving in his mind
quel problema continuava a girargli in mente
nothing could be further from his mind
non ci pensa neanche lontanamente
to give sb a piece of one's mind
cantarne quattro a qu inf
to make up one's mind to do sth
decidersi a fare qc
to give sb a piece of one's mind
dirne quattro a qu
I've half a mind to come to
quasi quasi vengo anch'io
to have half a mind to …
avere una mezza idea di … inf

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The phrase is usually a humorous way of saying that one was not sitting idly, but engaged constructively in contemplation or letting one's mind wander.
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Season carefully with some salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, keeping in mind that the rashers are salty.
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The building is a substantial brick masonry structure built with community pride and permanency in mind, and which incorporates the standard designs advocated by early twentieth century educational reformers.
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Divorces were frowned upon, no matter what the provocation, and a man who was sued at law, particularly upon his promissory note, was almost disgraced in the public mind.
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However, it has an unforeseen after-effect and reverts his mind to a childlike state.
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When it is not known in advance that the sequence of points defines a simple polygon, the following things must be kept in mind.
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However, it is likely that he was of unsound mind, and had neither the inclination nor capacity to carry out his threat.
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I was very proud that one of my coworkers had the presence of mind to think of that!
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Mind you, it does start with those stabby synths, an introduction that dramatic has to be an attention-grabber.
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His eye was certain, his hand fatal, his presence of mind complete.
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