A2 Collocation محايد

prendere freddo

to catch a chill

المعنى

To be exposed to cold air.

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خلفية ثقافية

The concept of 'colpo d'aria' is a major cultural pillar in Italy, often blamed for everything from back pain to colds. Similar to Italy, many Mediterranean cultures emphasize dressing warmly to avoid 'taking' the cold. Less emphasis on 'drafts' as a cause of illness, more on germs and viruses. Similar to Italy, there is a strong cultural focus on avoiding cold to prevent illness, often using masks.

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Context is key

Always check if you are describing a state (avere) or an event (prendere).

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The 'Colpo d'aria' myth

Don't argue with an Italian about whether a draft causes a cold; just accept it as a cultural truth!

المعنى

To be exposed to cold air.

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Context is key

Always check if you are describing a state (avere) or an event (prendere).

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The 'Colpo d'aria' myth

Don't argue with an Italian about whether a draft causes a cold; just accept it as a cultural truth!

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence.

Non uscire senza giacca, altrimenti ______ freddo!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: prendi

The collocation is 'prendere freddo'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct option.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ho preso freddo.

No article is needed with 'prendere freddo'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Perché tossisci? B: ______ ieri sera.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ho preso freddo

Past tense is required to explain the reason for the cough.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

وسائل تعلم بصرية

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Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Non uscire senza giacca, altrimenti ______ freddo!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: prendi

The collocation is 'prendere freddo'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct option.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ho preso freddo.

No article is needed with 'prendere freddo'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Perché tossisci? B: ______ ieri sera.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ho preso freddo

Past tense is required to explain the reason for the cough.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

الأسئلة الشائعة

2 أسئلة

No, the article 'il' is not used in this collocation.

No, 'avere freddo' is a state, 'prendere freddo' is an event.

عبارات ذات صلة

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colpo d'aria

similar

draft

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avere freddo

contrast

to be cold

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prendersi un raffreddore

builds on

to catch a cold

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coprirsi bene

contrast

to dress warmly

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