Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Passively

In a way that allows things to happen or for someone else to take action, without responding or resisting.

Passover

The major Jewish spring festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days.

Pasteurization

The process of heating a food, usually a liquid, to a specific temperature for a definite length of time in order to kill harmful bacteria without significantly changing its composition.

Pastime

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment when they are not working.

Pastry chef

A station chef in a professional kitchen skilled in the preparation of pastries, desserts, bread, and other baked goods.

Pathogen

A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

Patisserie

A shop where pastries and cakes are made and sold.

Patter

A rapid continuous sound, such as that of light taps on a surface.

Payday loan

A relatively small amount of money lent at a high rate of interest on the agreement that it will be repaid when the borrower receives their next wages.

Peacemaker

A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.

Peak

The pointed top of a mountain or a high point of land.

Peer

A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.