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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Household

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

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

armario

armario

Ex: We installed a corner cabinet in the dining room to maximize space.Instalamos un **armario** de esquina en el comedor para maximizar el espacio.

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

cómoda, cajonera

cómoda, cajonera

Ex: They decided to paint the old chest of drawers to match their new décor.
kettle
[Sustantivo]

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

hervidor

hervidor

Ex: They bought a new stainless steel kettle for the kitchen .Compraron una nueva **tetera** de acero inoxidable para la cocina.
bin
[Sustantivo]

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

papelera, cubo

papelera, cubo

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Compraron un nuevo **cubo** con tapa para mantener el olor contenido.
heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

calefacción

calefacción

Ex: The school remained closed because of a problem with the heating.La escuela permaneció cerrada debido a un problema con la **calefacción**.
brand-new
[Adjetivo]

having never been used or worn before

flamante, nuevo en caja

flamante, nuevo en caja

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .Compraron muebles **nuevos** para amueblar su apartamento recientemente renovado.
cushion
[Sustantivo]

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

cojín, almohadón

cojín, almohadón

Ex: She leaned back against the cushion while watching TV .Se recostó contra el **cojín** mientras veía la televisión.
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

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

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .El nuevo **lavavajillas** tiene un ciclo de lavado rápido para cargas pequeñas.
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: We chose a lightweight duvet for the guest bedroom to accommodate varying preferences in temperature .Elegimos un **edredón** ligero para el dormitorio de invitados para adaptarnos a las diferentes preferencias de temperatura.
microwave
[Sustantivo]

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

microondas

microondas

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .La cocina está equipada con un nuevo **microondas** que tiene múltiples configuraciones para cocinar y recalentar alimentos.
mirror
[Sustantivo]

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

espejo

espejo

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Ella se aplicó maquillaje frente al **espejo** de aumento en el tocador.
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: We have a colorful rug in the children 's playroom .Tenemos una **alfombra** colorida en la sala de juegos de los niños.
wardrobe
[Sustantivo]

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

armario, guardarropa

armario, guardarropa

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .Las puertas del **armario** estaban decoradas con tallas intrincadas.
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: We need a new brush for our pet 's fur .Necesitamos un nuevo **cepillo** para el pelaje de nuestra mascota.
air conditioning
[Sustantivo]

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

aire acondicionado

aire acondicionado

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .El **aire acondicionado** en el coche fue un salvavidas durante el largo viaje por carretera.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

lavabo, lavamanos

lavabo, lavamanos

Ex: The basin's faucet had a sleek design that matched the rest of the fixtures .El grifo del **lavabo** tenía un diseño elegante que coincidía con el resto de los accesorios.
blind
[Sustantivo]

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

persiana

persiana

Ex: The blinds were drawn to keep the room cool in the afternoon sun .Las **persianas** estaban bajadas para mantener la habitación fresca bajo el sol de la tarde.
notice board
[Sustantivo]

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

tablón de anuncios, cartelera

tablón de anuncios, cartelera

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .Pusieron un volante en el **tablón de anuncios** para anunciar su venta de garaje.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

alta fidelidad, hi-fi

alta fidelidad, hi-fi

housework
[Sustantivo]

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

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .A menudo escuchan música mientras hacen las **tareas domésticas** para que las tareas sean más agradables.
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
[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 bartender llenó nuestra **jarra** de cerveza espumosa, señalando el comienzo de una noche festiva.
clothesline
[Sustantivo]

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

tendedero

tendedero

Ex: She prefers using a clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .Ella prefiere usar un **tendedero** para ahorrar energía en lugar de una secadora.
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 colorful sheet added a cheerful touch to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .La **sábana** colorida añadió un toque alegre a la decoración, por lo demás sencilla, del dormitorio.
switch
[Sustantivo]

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

interruptor

interruptor

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .El **interruptor** de la licuadora tenía múltiples configuraciones para diferentes velocidades de mezcla.
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: After the storm , they used a bucket to bail out water that had collected in the basement .Después de la tormenta, usaron un **cubo** para sacar el agua que se había acumulado en el sótano.
bulb
[Sustantivo]

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

bombilla, lámpara eléctrica

bombilla, lámpara eléctrica

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 power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .El apagón nos obligó a depender de **velas** para iluminarnos durante la tormenta.
central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .Las viejas tuberías de la **calefacción central** comenzaron a hacer ruidos de golpeteo al calentarse.
handle
[Sustantivo]

a part of an object designed for grasping, holding, or carrying it

asa, mango

asa, mango

heater
[Sustantivo]

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

calentador

calentador

Ex: They turned off the heater when they left the house .Apagaron el **calentador** cuando salieron de la casa.
mug
[Sustantivo]

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

taza

taza

Ex: She handed me a mug of tea as we sat by the fire .Ella me pasó una **taza** de té mientras estábamos sentados junto al fuego.
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 oil flowed through the underground pipe to the refinery .El petróleo fluyó a través del **tubo** subterráneo hasta la refinería.
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: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .Desenchufaron el dispositivo sacando cuidadosamente el **enchufe** de la pared.
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: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .El **control remoto** hace que sea conveniente operar dispositivos electrónicos a distancia.
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 rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker .El equipo de rescate bajó una **cuerda** al excursionista varado.
lock
[Sustantivo]

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

cerradura

cerradura

Ex: The safe had a sturdy lock to protect valuables stored inside .La caja fuerte tenía una **cerradura** resistente para proteger los objetos de valor almacenados en su interior.
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)
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