well-chosen in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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well-chosen [Brit ˌwɛlˈtʃəʊz(ə)n] ADJ

I.word [Brit wəːd, Am wərd] N

1. word (verbal expression):

word
parola f
word
vocabolo m
word
termine m
to say a few words about
dire alcune parole su
those were his very words
furono proprio queste le sue parole
to have no words to express sth
non trovare le parole or non avere parole per esprimere qc
idle, well-chosen words
parole oziose, scelte accuratamente
long words
parole difficili or paroloni
in 120 words
in 120 parole
in a word, no
in una parola, no or insomma, no
there is no other word for it
non ci sono altre parole per dirlo
with these words he left
dopo aver detto queste parole, se ne andò
in your own words
con parole tue
I don't think “aunt” is quite the right word
non credo che “zia” sia la parola giusta
the last word
l'ultima parola
the last word fig
l'ultima novità, l'ultimo grido (in in)
to get a word in
riuscire a dire qc
not in so many words
non proprio or non esattamente
in other words
in altre parole
the spoken word
la lingua parlata or il parlato
the written word
la lingua scritta or lo scritto
to put one's feelings or thoughts into words
esprimere ciò che si prova (a parole)
there's no such word as “can't”
la parola “non posso” non esiste
what's the Greek word for “table”?
come si dice “tavolo” in greco?
a word of warning
un avvertimento
a word of advice
un consiglio
kind words
parole gentili
vulgar is hardly the word for it
volgare è dire poco
lazy is a better word for him
“pigro” è la parola che lo descrive meglio
I've said my last word on the subject
ho detto tutto ciò che avevo da dire sull'argomento
too funny, sad for words
troppo divertente, triste or indescrivibilmente divertente, triste
in the words of Washington
come disse Washington
I believed every word he said
ho creduto a tutto quello che ha detto
I mean every word of it
parlo sul serio
a word to all those who…
una parola a tutti quelli che…
a man of few words
un uomo di poche parole

4. word (promise, affirmation):

word
parola f
he gave me his word
mi ha dato la sua parola
to keep, break one's word
mantenere, non mantenere la parola data or la propria parola
it's his word against mine
è la sua parola contro la mia
to hold sb to his, her word
obbligare qn a mantenere la propria parola or la parola data
a woman of her word
una donna di parola
to take sb's word for it
credere a qn sulla parola
to take sb at his, her word
prendere qn in parola
I've only got her word for it
ho solo la sua parola
to doubt, question sb's word
dubitare di, mettere in dubbio la parola di qn
take my word for it!
credimi or puoi credermi sulla parola!
to go back on one's word
venire meno alla propria parola or alla parola data
to be as good as one's word
mantenere la propria parola or le promesse
to be better than one's word
fare più di quanto si è promesso

III.word [Brit wəːd, Am wərd] VB trans

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Translations for well-chosen in the Italian»English Dictionary (Go to English»Italian)

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I.indovinato [indoviˈnato] VB pp

indovinato → indovinare

II.indovinato [indoviˈnato] ADJ (azzeccato)

See also indovinare

indovinare [indoviˈnare] VB trans

1. indovinare (arrivare a conoscere, immaginare):

indovinare nome, risposta
to guess
indovinare nome, risposta
to second-guess inf
pensieri indovinare giusto, sbagliato
to guess right, wrong
indovinare l'età di qn
to guess sb's age
indovina!
guess!
indovina chi!
guess who!
indovina chi ho visto ieri?
who do you suppose I saw yesterday?
indovina chi è tornato?
guess who's back in town?
non indovinerai mai che cosa è successo!
you'll never guess what has happened!
(cercare di indovinare) qc
to have or make or take a guess at sth
tirare a indovinare
to take a leap, to shot in the dark, to hazard a guess
stai tirando a indovinare!
you're just guessing!
“come facevi a saperlo?” - “ho tirato a indovinare”
“how did you know?” - “just a lucky guess”
indovina (un po')! Ho vinto un premio!
guess what!I've won a prize!

I.azzeccato [attsekˈkato] VB pp

azzeccato → azzeccare

II.azzeccato [attsekˈkato] ADJ

See also azzeccare

azzeccare [attsekˈkare] VB trans

I.appropriato [approˈprjato] VB pp

appropriato → appropriarsi

II.appropriato [approˈprjato] ADJ

See also appropriarsi

appropriarsi [approˈprjarsi] VB refl

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un'espressione felice, poco felice
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well-chosen in the PONS Dictionary

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This gives her remarkable insight into what people are thinking, as well as the ability to know what well-chosen words will break weak threads.
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But it arrests and engages the audience with bold portrayals from a well-chosen cast.
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A well-chosen jersey vest is perfect for layering this time of year.
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The irony here is that a single well-chosen fund may suffice.
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For a green businessman, that's a well-chosen word.
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A well-chosen epic should turn into a good number of user stories, all of which are different and include a range of different features.
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His guitar playing focused not on speedy riffs, not on sweeping chords, but well-chosen, sharp single notes and long, aching bends.
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The market was constructed at a well-chosen site that was clearly visible from a great distance.
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It is also a brilliant piece of stagecraft that makes use of every well-chosen word and powerfully dramatic moment to force audience members to confront their own darker sides.
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Silent films projected at appropriate speed, with well-chosen accompaniment continue to be popular.
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