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to spare
01
dare, prestare
to give someone something that one has enough of
Transitive: to spare sth
Example
He decided to spare the extra supplies to the local charity.
Ha deciso di donare le forniture extra alla carità locale.
She chose to spare her weekend plans to help her friend move.
Ha scelto di donare i suoi piani del fine settimana per aiutare il suo amico a traslocare.
Example
Despite the betrayal, he chose to spare his friend's feelings and kept the secret to himself.
Nonostante il tradimento, scelse di risparmiare i sentimenti del suo amico e tenne il segreto per sé.
The compassionate judge decided to spare the young offender and opted for rehabilitation.
Il giudice compassionevole ha deciso di risparmiare il giovane reo e ha optato per la riabilitazione.
Example
She spared him the trouble of preparing dinner by cooking a meal herself.
The teacher spared the students from taking an extra exam by offering an alternative assessment.
Example
She spares when it comes to dining out, opting to cook at home to save money.
Lei risparmia quando si tratta di mangiare fuori, scegliendo di cucinare a casa per risparmiare soldi.
Despite the temptation, she spares when it comes to impulse purchases, preferring to save for future goals.
Nonostante la tentazione, lei risparmia quando si tratta di acquisti impulsivi, preferendo risparmiare per obiettivi futuri.
spare
01
ricambio
more than what is needed and not currently in use
Example
He always kept spare batteries in his bag in case his devices ran out of power.
He had a spare key hidden outside in case he ever locked himself out of the house.
Example
He used his spare time to work on his hobby of woodworking.
Ha usato il suo tempo libero per lavorare sul suo hobby della lavorazione del legno.
With a few hours of spare time, they decided to explore the nearby city.
Con alcune ore di tempo libero, hanno deciso di esplorare la città vicina.
Example
After months of training, he had a spare physique, ideal for competitive running.
Dopo mesi di allenamento, aveva un fisico snello, ideale per la corsa competitiva.
The model 's spare figure was highlighted in the latest fashion magazine.
La figura snella della modella è stata messa in risalto nell'ultimo magazine di moda.
03
scarso, insufficiente
small and insufficient in amount
Example
His spare knowledge of the subject meant he struggled during the discussion.
La sua conoscenza scarsa dell'argomento significava che ha faticato durante la discussione.
She offered a spare amount of sympathy, barely acknowledging the situation.
Ha offerto un simpatia scarsa, riconoscendo a malapena la situazione.
Example
His spare writing style was clear and direct, avoiding unnecessary flourishes.
Il suo stile di scrittura essenziale e sobrio era chiaro e diretto, evitando fioriture superflue.
She wore a spare outfit that was practical and understated, with no extra accessories.
Spare
01
riserva, di riserva
an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup
Example
She always carries a spare in her bag, just in case she loses her primary key.
Lei porta sempre una chiave di riserva nella sua borsa, giusto in caso perda la chiave principale.
The mechanic replaced the flat tire with a spare from the trunk.
Il meccanico ha sostituito la gomma a terra con una di riserva dal bagagliaio.
02
spare, secondo colpo
the act of knocking down all ten pins with two consecutive rolls in a single frame of bowling
What is a "spare"?
A spare in bowling is when a player knocks down all 10 pins with two rolls in a frame. This happens if the player does not knock down all the pins with the first roll but manages to knock the remaining pins down with the second roll. A spare earns 10 points plus the number of pins knocked down on the player's next roll. It is a solid outcome, as it helps the player build a good score, though it is not as ideal as a strike. In ten-pin bowling, a spare is marked with a "/" on the scorecard.
Example
She picked up a spare by hitting the pins left standing after her first roll.
After the first ball, there were still a few pins left, but I managed to pick up a spare.
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