do

non, davvero

Accompagna un altro verbo per formare domande, negazioni, risposte brevi o affermazioni rafforzate.

In inglese semplice: Used with another verb to form questions, negatives, short answers, or strong statements.

• Do you like apples?
• He doesn't drive.
• I did lock the door.

Come si usa: do/does/did + subject + base verb (Do you live nearby?); subject + do/does/did not + base verb (She does not eat meat.); subject + do/does/did + base verb (I do appreciate your help.)

Espressioni comuni: do you know, do not touch, do like something, do not know

fare, svolgere

Compiere un’attività oppure lavorare a un compito e portarlo a termine.

In inglese semplice: To carry out an activity or work on and finish a task.

• I do my homework after school.
• She did the washing yesterday.
• Have you done all your exercises?

Sinonimi: perform, carry out, complete

Espressioni comuni: do homework, do the dishes, do a job, do some work

fare

Indica il compiere un’azione non nominata o già menzionata.

In inglese semplice: To perform an action that is not named or has already been mentioned.

• What are you doing?
• Please don't do that again.
• She wanted to leave, and she did.

Come si usa: do so (She promised to call and did so the next day.)

Espressioni comuni: do something, do that, do the same, do it

andare, cavarsela

Ottenere risultati buoni o cattivi, oppure procedere in un certo modo.

In inglese semplice: To perform or progress in a particular way, especially successfully or unsuccessfully.

• She's doing well at school.
• Our team did badly yesterday.
• How did you do in the interview?

Come si usa: do + adverb + in/at something (She did well in the exam.); how + do/does/did + someone + do (How did your team do?)

Sinonimi: fare, perform

Espressioni comuni: do well, do badly, do better, do in something

fare, realizzare

Realizzare un disegno, un dipinto o un testo.

In inglese semplice: To make a drawing, painting, or piece of writing.

• I did a drawing of our dog.
• Can you do a quick sketch of the room?
• She is doing an article about local farms.

Sinonimi: create, produce

Espressioni comuni: do a drawing, do a sketch, do a portrait, do a report

cosa da fare

Un’azione consigliata, di solito indicata insieme ad altre da evitare.

In inglese semplice: An action you should take, usually mentioned with actions you should avoid.

• The guide lists the dos and don'ts.
• Wearing a helmet is one of the main dos.
• We discussed the dos and don'ts of online meetings.

Sinonimi: recommended action

Contrari: don't

Espressioni comuni: do and don't, a basic do

acconciatura

Il modo in cui i capelli sono tagliati o sistemati.

In inglese semplice: The way someone’s hair is cut or arranged.

• I love your new do.
• She chose a fancy do for the wedding.
• His new do makes him look younger.

Sinonimi: hairstyle, hairdo

Espressioni comuni: a new do, a fancy do, a short do

festa, ricevimento

Una festa o un altro evento in cui le persone si riuniscono per festeggiare.

In inglese semplice: A party or other event where people meet to celebrate.

• We're having a small do on Friday.
• Did you enjoy the office do?
• They invited us to a big do for their anniversary.

Sinonimi: party, celebration, gathering

Espressioni comuni: a birthday do, a work do, a big do, a family do