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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Objetos cotidianos y vida doméstica

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
biro
[Sustantivo]

a pen with a metal ball at the tip that when rolls puts the ink on paper

bolígrafo, lapicero

bolígrafo, lapicero

Ex: The biro's ergonomic design makes it comfortable to hold during long writing sessions .El diseño ergonómico del **bolígrafo** lo hace cómodo de sostener durante largas sesiones de escritura.
collar
[Sustantivo]

a visible ring, band, or marking encircling the neck or throat area of an animal

laundry
[Sustantivo]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

ropa sucia, ropa limpia

ropa sucia, ropa limpia

Ex: She hung the laundry out to dry in the sun .Colgó la **ropa** para que se secara al sol.
mop
[Sustantivo]

a cleaning tool consisting of a long handle with absorbent material like sponge, yarn, or cloth attached at the end, used for wiping or scrubbing floors

mopa

mopa

sachet
[Sustantivo]

a small bag or packet used to contain and protect items such as tea leaves, sugar, or spices

rivet
[Sustantivo]

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

remache, clavija

remache, clavija

Ex: To repair the damaged section of the ship 's hull , the maintenance crew had to remove the old rivets and replace them with new ones .Para reparar la sección dañada del casco del barco, el equipo de mantenimiento tuvo que quitar los viejos **remaches** y reemplazarlos por unos nuevos.
bottle opener
[Sustantivo]

a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

abrebotellas, destapador

abrebotellas, destapador

Ex: They forgot to bring a bottle opener to the picnic .Olvidaron traer un **abrebotellas** al picnic.
dish rack
[Sustantivo]

a kitchen tool designed to hold washed dishes, cups, and utensils in an organized way while they air-dry

Ex: He wiped the table before setting the dish rack with clean bowls .
dustpan
[Sustantivo]

a small, flat container with a handle used to collect dust, dirt, or debris swept from the floor with a brush

recogedor

recogedor

Ex: A small dustpan is perfect for kitchen messes .
ring-pull
[Sustantivo]

a small metal ring attached to the top of a can, used to open it by pulling

anilla de apertura, anilla de tirón

anilla de apertura, anilla de tirón

Ex: That design replaces the traditional ring-pull with a twist-off cap.Ese diseño reemplaza el **anillo de apertura** tradicional con una tapa desenroscable.
extension cord
[Sustantivo]

a flexible electric cable that allows you to connect an electrical device to a power outlet farther away than its own cord reaches

Ex: Outdoor events often require long extension cords for lighting and sound equipment .
hanger
[Sustantivo]

a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free

ironing board
[Sustantivo]

a long narrow table, usually padded and supported by foldable legs, designed to hold clothes flat while they are being ironed

tabla de planchar

tabla de planchar

rattle
[Sustantivo]

a distinct and repetitive sound characterized by rapid and sharp vibrations, often caused by objects shaking or moving loosely

traqueteo, sonajero

traqueteo, sonajero

Ex: The rattle of the chains echoed through the abandoned factory .El **traqueteo** de las cadenas resonó en la fábrica abandonada.

to fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath

Ex: There's nothing like running a bath on a cold night.
suction pad
[Sustantivo]

a flexible, cup-shaped object that sticks to smooth surfaces using air pressure, often used to hold or mount thing

ventosa, disco de succión

ventosa, disco de succión

Ex: He used a suction pad lifter to remove the broken tile.Usó un **disco de succión** para quitar el azulejo roto.
oven mitt
[Sustantivo]

a thick, padded glove worn to protect one's hand when handling hot items from an oven or stove

guante para horno, manopla

guante para horno, manopla

Ex: Don't squeeze the hot pan without your oven mitt on.No aprietes la sartén caliente sin tu **guante para horno**.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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