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Inglés de Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Hogar

Aprende vocabulario del PET para la vida doméstica, incluyendo tareas del hogar, electrodomésticos, muebles, limpieza, rutinas diarias y actividades y objetos comunes utilizados en casa.

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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. 
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 or equipment used to keep a building or room warm

calefacción

calefacción

Ex: The landlord promised to repair the heating before winter. 
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. 
rug
rug
[Sustantivo]

a piece of thick material used to cover or decorate part of a floor

alfombra

alfombra

Ex: Daniel bought a wool rug for his bedroom. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
basin
basin
[Sustantivo]

a fixed bowl with taps and a drain, used for washing the hands and face

Ex: Daniel left his toothbrush beside the basin. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
bucket
bucket
[Sustantivo]

a round open container with a handle, used especially for carrying liquids or other materials

cubo, balde

cubo, balde

Ex: Sarah left an empty bucket beside the garden hose. 
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. 
candle
candle
[Sustantivo]

a stick or block of wax or similar material with a wick that is burned to produce light

vela, candela

vela, candela

Ex: A single candle burned on the dinner table. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
plug
plug
[Sustantivo]

a device with metal pins that connects electrical equipment to an electricity supply when inserted into a socket

enchufe

enchufe

Ex: Emma pulled the plug out before cleaning the appliance. 
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 strong, thick cord made by twisting or braiding strands of fiber, wire, or similar material together

cuerda,  soga

cuerda, soga

Ex: She used a rope to pull the heavy box. 
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. 
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