presence of mind in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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Translations for presence of mind in the English»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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presence [Brit ˈprɛz(ə)ns, Am ˈprɛzəns] N

of [Brit ɒv, (ə)v, Am əv] PREP

presence of mind in the PONS Dictionary

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of [əv, stressed: ɒv] PREP

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He never pushed in his advice or opinions, but he had a wonderful presence of mind.
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The driver of the bus whose presence of mind saved the cricketers was hailed as a hero.
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In reality though, in a panic situation most seamen have just about enough time and presence of mind to locate and don a lifejacket.
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Suddenly recovering her presence of mind, she thrust her hand into the bosom of her dress, drew forth a book of the play, and read the words.
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Not one player had the presence of mind to grasp the game by its lapels.
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He has shown the greatest gallantry, judgment and presence of mind.
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There's a balance there... if we're working with people, it's really important to be pretty stress-free and have presence of mind.
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His eye was certain, his hand fatal, his presence of mind complete.
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He was unsuccessful at the first attempt and so, with great presence of mind and deliberation he managed somehow to heave it over the parapet of the trench.
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She decides to own every heart and rule every mind with her intelligence and presence of mind.
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