Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Short Sale

The sale of a security that the seller has borrowed, with the intention of buying it back later at a lower price to make a profit.

Short Selling

The practice of selling financial instruments that the seller does not currently own, with the intention of buying them back at a lower price.

Shorting

The act of selling a security that one does not own, with the intention of buying it back at a lower price.

Sky-villa

A luxurious, high-end penthouse apartment on the upper floors of a skyscraper that incorporates features of a traditional villa, such as private pools, extensive square footage, and multiple outdoor terraces.

Slum-dwelling

The condition or practice of living in a slum, or a habitation located within an impoverished and densely populated urban slum area.

Snowslide

A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks sliding swiftly down a mountain slope.

Sod-off

Used rudely to tell someone to go away.

Soft-sell

An advertising or sales method that uses a subtle, non-aggressive approach, relying on suggestion, persuasion, and building long-term consumer trust rather than high-pressure tactics.

Solitary-wanderer

A person who habitually travels, roams, or explores alone without companionship.

Spiritedness

The quality of being lively, energetic, and full of spirit.

Sprightly

Full of life and energy; lively, animated, and nimble.

Statistical Evaluation

The systematic application of statistical methods and mathematical formulas to analyze data sets, measure performance, test hypotheses, and determine the validity or significance of research findings.