source

fonte, origine

Persona, luogo o cosa da cui qualcosa proviene o si può ottenere.

In inglese semplice: The person, place, or thing that something comes from or can be obtained from.

• The sun is a source of energy.
• We need a new source of spare parts.
• They traced the information to its original source.

Come si usa: source of something (Beans are a good source of protein.)

Sinonimi: origin, supply

Espressioni comuni: source of something, main source, reliable source, source of information

sorgente

Luogo in cui nasce un fiume o un ruscello.

In inglese semplice: The place where a river or stream starts.

• The river’s source is in the mountains.
• We traced the stream back to its source.
• Snow was melting near the source.

Come si usa: source of something (They walked to the source of the stream.)

Sinonimi: headwaters, spring

Contrari: mouth

Espressioni comuni: source of a river, river source, near the source

reperire, procurarsi

Trovare e ottenere materiali, prodotti o servizi necessari, soprattutto per un’impresa.

In inglese semplice: To find and get the materials, products, or services you need, especially for a business.

• We source ingredients locally.
• The company sourced parts from three suppliers.
• Where do you source your coffee beans?

Come si usa: source something from somewhere (We source our vegetables from nearby farms.)

Sinonimi: obtain, procure

Espressioni comuni: source materials, source locally, source something from