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Inglés de Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Hogar

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
cabinet
cabinet
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

armario

armario

Ex: The medicine cabinet in the bathroom holds our first aid supplies. 

El botiquín en el baño guarda nuestros suministros de primeros auxilios.

chest of drawers

a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

cómoda, cajonera

cómoda, cajonera

Ex: He found an antique chest of drawers at the flea market that was perfect for their bedroom. 
kettle
kettle
[Sustantivo]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

hervidor

hervidor

Ex: He poured hot water from the kettle into his tea cup. 

Él vertió agua caliente de la tetera en su taza de té.

bin
bin
[Sustantivo]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

papelera, cubo

papelera, cubo

Ex: Please put your litter in the bin provided. 

Por favor, ponga su basura en el cubo proporcionado.

heating
heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

calefacción

calefacción

Ex: The heating comes on automatically when the temperature drops below 20 degrees. 

La calefacción se enciende automáticamente cuando la temperatura baja de los 20 grados.

brand-new
brand-new
[Adjetivo]

having never been used or worn before

flamante, nuevo en caja

flamante, nuevo en caja

Ex: He wore a brand-new suit to the important job interview. 

Llevaba un traje nuevo en etiqueta a la importante entrevista de trabajo.

cushion
cushion
[Sustantivo]

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

cojín, almohadón

cojín, almohadón

Ex: They added cushions to the outdoor furniture to make it more comfortable for lounging. 

Añadieron cojines a los muebles de exterior para hacerlos más cómodos para descansar.

dishwasher
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient, saving water and electricity. 

El lavavajillas es eficiente en energía, ahorrando agua y electricidad.

duvet
duvet
[Sustantivo]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

edredón, colcha nórdica

edredón, colcha nórdica

Ex: The duvet cover is easy to remove and wash, keeping the bedding fresh and clean. 

La edredón es fácil de quitar y lavar, manteniendo la ropa de cama fresca y limpia.

microwave
microwave
[Sustantivo]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

microondas

microondas

Ex: He was amazed at how the microwave could cook a potato in just a few minutes. 

Estaba asombrado de cómo el microondas podía cocinar una papa en solo unos minutos.

mirror
mirror
[Sustantivo]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

espejo

espejo

Ex: The bathroom mirror was foggy from the steam of the hot shower. 

El espejo del baño estaba empañado por el vapor de la ducha caliente.

rug
rug
[Sustantivo]

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

alfombra

alfombra

Ex: The rug in front of the fireplace provides a comfortable spot to sit. 

La alfombra frente a la chimenea proporciona un lugar cómodo para sentarse.

wardrobe
wardrobe
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armario, guardarropa

armario, guardarropa

Ex: He opened the wardrobe to find a jacket for the evening. 

Abrió el armario para encontrar una chaqueta para la noche.

brush
brush
[Sustantivo]

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

cepillo

cepillo

Ex: She uses a brush to style her long, flowing hair. 

Ella usa un cepillo para peinar su largo y fluido cabello.

air conditioning
air conditioning
[Sustantivo]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

aire acondicionado

aire acondicionado

Ex: The office air con system can be adjusted to suit the comfort of the employees. 

El sistema de aire acondicionado de la oficina se puede ajustar para adaptarse al confort de los empleados.

antique
antique
[Sustantivo]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antigüedad, objeto antiguo

antigüedad, objeto antiguo

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit. 

El curador del museo catalogó cuidadosamente cada antigüedad en la exhibición.

basin
basin
[Sustantivo]

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

lavabo, lavamanos

lavabo, lavamanos

Ex: He cleaned the basin thoroughly to remove soap scum and toothpaste stains. 

Limpio el lavabo a fondo para eliminar la espuma de jabón y las manchas de pasta de dientes.

blind
blind
[Sustantivo]

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

persiana

persiana

Ex: The blinds in the living room were adjusted to let in just a little light. 

Las persianas de la sala se ajustaron para dejar entrar solo un poco de luz.

notice board
notice board
[Sustantivo]

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

tablón de anuncios, cartelera

tablón de anuncios, cartelera

Ex: The community notice board displayed posters for local activities and meetings. 

El tablón de anuncios de la comunidad mostraba carteles de actividades y reuniones locales.

dustbin
dustbin
[Sustantivo]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

cubo de la basura

cubo de la basura

high fidelity
high fidelity
[Sustantivo]

a high-quality audio system designed to faithfully reproduce sound with accuracy and clarity

alta fidelidad, hi-fi

alta fidelidad, hi-fi

housework
housework
[Sustantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework. 

Muchas familias crean una tabla de tareas para asegurarse de que todos compartan la responsabilidad de los quehaceres domésticos.

iron
iron
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

plancha

plancha

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth. 

La plancha elimina las arrugas de la tela y la deja suave.

jug
jug
[Sustantivo]

a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap

botella, contenedor

botella, contenedor

Ex: With a smile, the bartender filled our jug with frothy beer, signaling the start of a festive evening. 

Con una sonrisa, el camarero llenó nuestra jarra de cerveza espumosa, señalando el comienzo de una noche festiva.

clothesline
clothesline
[Sustantivo]

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

tendedero

tendedero

Ex: He installed a retractable clothesline on the balcony of his apartment. 

Instaló un tendedero retráctil en el balcón de su apartamento.

sheet
sheet
[Sustantivo]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

sábana, ropa de cama

sábana, ropa de cama

Ex: The soft sheet felt comforting as she curled up in bed with a good book. 

La sábana suave resultaba reconfortante mientras se acurrucaba en la cama con un buen libro.

switch
switch
[Sustantivo]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor

interruptor

Ex: He accidentally bumped into the switch, turning off the power to the computer. 

Él accidentalmente chocó con el interruptor, apagando la energía de la computadora.

bucket
bucket
[Sustantivo]

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

cubo, balde

cubo, balde

Ex: The old barn had a leaky roof, so they placed buckets underneath to catch the rainwater. 

El viejo granero tenía un techo que goteaba, así que colocaron cubos debajo para recoger el agua de lluvia.

bulb
bulb
[Sustantivo]

a glass enclosure containing a filament or other light-emitting element, producing illumination when electrically powered

bombilla, foco

bombilla, foco

Ex: The chandelier has ten bulbs. 

La araña tiene diez bombillas.

candle
candle
[Sustantivo]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

vela, candela

vela, candela

Ex: The flickering candle cast dancing shadows on the wall as they enjoyed a romantic dinner. 

La vela parpadeante proyectaba sombras danzantes en la pared mientras disfrutaban de una cena romántica.

central heating
central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm. 

La calefacción central mantenía cada habitación de la casa uniformemente cálida.

handle
handle
[Sustantivo]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

asa, mango

asa, mango

Ex: The drawer's handle was loose and needed tightening. 

La manija del cajón estaba suelta y necesitaba apretarse.

heater
heater
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

calentador

calentador

Ex: The heater makes a humming sound when it's on. 

El calentador hace un zumbido cuando está encendido.

mug
mug
[Sustantivo]

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

taza

taza

Ex: He cherished his old, chipped mug, a relic from his college days that held sentimental value. 

Él apreciaba su viejo tazón astillado, una reliquia de sus días universitarios que tenía un valor sentimental.

pipe
pipe
[Sustantivo]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

tubo, cañería

tubo, cañería

Ex: The factory used a series of pipes to transport chemicals safely. 

La fábrica utilizó una serie de tuberías para transportar productos químicos de manera segura.

plug
plug
[Sustantivo]

a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

enchufe

enchufe

Ex: He needed a new adapter to fit the plug into the European socket. 

Necesitaba un adaptador nuevo para encajar el enchufe en el tomacorriente europeo.

remote control
remote control
[Sustantivo]

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

mando a distancia, control remoto

mando a distancia, control remoto

Ex: She bought a new remote control for her smart TV to access all its features. 

Ella compró un nuevo control remoto para su televisor inteligente para acceder a todas sus funciones.

rope
rope
[Sustantivo]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

cuerda, soga

cuerda, soga

Ex: The sailors coiled the rope neatly on the deck. 

Los marineros enrollaron la cuerda cuidadosamente en la cubierta.

lock
lock
[Sustantivo]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

cerradura

cerradura

Ex: She clicked the lock shut on the suitcase before boarding the plane. 

Ella hizo clic en el cerrojo cerrado en la maleta antes de abordar el avión.

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