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Inglés de Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Hogar y Propiedad

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

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income. 

Invirtió en propiedades de alquiler como fuente de ingresos pasivos.

cottage
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens. 

Sus abuelos viven en una cabaña pintoresca rodeada de jardines.

mall
mall
[Sustantivo]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: They opened a gourmet food court in the center of the mall. 

Abrieron una plaza de comidas gourmet en el centro del centro comercial.

palace
palace
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palacio

palacio

Ex: The ancient palace of the emperor stood as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations, its ruins offering glimpses into history. 

El antiguo palacio del emperador se erigía como un testimonio de la grandeza de las civilizaciones pasadas, sus ruinas ofreciendo vislumbres de la historia.

prison
prison
[Sustantivo]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prisión, cárcel

prisión, cárcel

Ex: She visited her brother regularly while he was serving his sentence in prison. 

Ella visitaba a su hermano regularmente mientras cumplía su condena en prisión.

clinic
clinic
[Sustantivo]

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

clínica

clínica

Ex: He attends physical therapy sessions at the sports clinic to rehabilitate his knee injury. 

Asiste a sesiones de fisioterapia en la clínica deportiva para rehabilitar su lesión de rodilla.

guest house
guest house
[Sustantivo]

a small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay

casa de invitados

casa de invitados

Ex: Families rented out the guest house for reunions and gatherings, enjoying the convenience of having additional space and privacy. 

Las familias alquilaban la casa de huéspedes para reuniones y encuentros, disfrutando de la conveniencia de tener espacio adicional y privacidad.

ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins. 

Los arqueólogos trabajaron para preservar las ruinas históricas.

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a monument dedicated to the 16th President of the United States. 

El Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C., es un monumento dedicado al 16° presidente de los Estados Unidos.

town hall
town hall
[Sustantivo]

a building in which the officials of a town work

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

Ex: The town hall is also used for community events and celebrations. 

El ayuntamiento también se utiliza para eventos comunitarios y celebraciones.

youth club
youth club
[Sustantivo]

a community organization that provides recreational, educational, and social activities for young people

club de jóvenes, centro juvenil

club de jóvenes, centro juvenil

Ex: The local youth club offers workshops on leadership and career development. 

El club juvenil local ofrece talleres sobre liderazgo y desarrollo profesional.

apartment block
apartment block
[Sustantivo]

a large building that contains multiple flats on different floors, typically designed for people to live in

bloque de apartamentos, edificio de pisos

bloque de apartamentos, edificio de pisos

Ex: The city plans to demolish the old apartment block and build a new one in its place. 

La ciudad planea demoler el bloque de apartamentos antiguo y construir uno nuevo en su lugar.

neighborhood
neighborhood
[Sustantivo]

an area or district of a town or city that forms a community

vecindario

vecindario

Ex: The neighborhood we moved to is renowned for its excellent schools. 

El barrio al que nos mudamos es conocido por sus excelentes escuelas.

business district
business district
[Sustantivo]

an area of a city where the majority of commercial activities, offices, and financial institutions are located

distrito financiero, zona comercial

distrito financiero, zona comercial

Ex: The business district is busiest during weekdays with professionals commuting to work. 

El distrito financiero está más concurrido durante los días laborables con profesionales que viajan al trabajo.

convenient
convenient
[Adjetivo]

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

conveniente, práctico

conveniente, práctico

Ex: It's convenient to have a gym in the same building as my apartment. 

Es conveniente tener un gimnasio en el mismo edificio que mi apartamento.

cozy
cozy
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

acogedor

acogedor

Ex: The restaurant had a cozy, intimate setting that was perfect for our date. 

El restaurante tenía un ambiente acogedor e íntimo, perfecto para nuestra cita.

terraced
terraced
[Adjetivo]

(of a number of identical houses) forming a continuous row by sharing common dividing walls

adosado

adosado

storey
storey
[Sustantivo]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: They added another storey to the school to accommodate more students. 

Añadieron otro piso a la escuela para acomodar a más estudiantes.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

picturesque
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: Her picturesque garden was filled with colorful flowers and lush greenery. 

Su jardín pintoresco estaba lleno de flores coloridas y frondosa vegetación.

residential
residential
[Adjetivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residencial

residencial

Ex: Residential leases often include clauses outlining tenant responsibilities for property maintenance. 

Los arrendamientos residenciales a menudo incluyen cláusulas que describen las responsabilidades del inquilino en el mantenimiento de la propiedad.

spacious
spacious
[Adjetivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The hotel suite was spacious, with separate areas for sleeping, lounging, and dining. 

La suite del hotel era espaciosa, con áreas separadas para dormir, descansar y comer.

luxurious
luxurious
[Adjetivo]

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

lujoso, de lujo

lujoso, de lujo

Ex: The luxurious silk dress she wore to the gala event caught everyone's attention. 

El vestido de seda lujoso que llevó al evento de gala captó la atención de todos.

furnished
furnished
[Adjetivo]

(of a house, apartment, etc.) available to be rented or purchased with the necessary furniture already provided

amueblado

amueblado

empty
empty
[Adjetivo]

with no one or nothing inside

vacío

vacío

Ex: She opened the empty refrigerator, realizing she needed to go grocery shopping. 

Abrió el refrigerador vacío, dándose cuenta de que necesitaba ir de compras.

messy
messy
[Adjetivo]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

desordenado, caótico

desordenado, caótico

Ex: She apologized for the messy state of the living room, where toys were scattered everywhere. 

Se disculpó por el estado desordenado de la sala, donde los juguetes estaban esparcidos por todas partes.

untidy
untidy
[Adjetivo]

not properly organized or cared for

desordenado, descuidado

desordenado, descuidado

Ex: His handwriting was so untidy that it was hard to read. 

Su letra era tan descuidada que era difícil de leer.

garage
garage
[Sustantivo]

a place where vehicles are serviced or repaired

taller

taller

Ex: She works as a mechanic at the local garage. 

Ella trabaja como mecánica en el taller local.

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes, sports programs, and events. 
location
location
[Sustantivo]

the geographic position of someone or something

ubicación geográfica, ubicación

ubicación geográfica, ubicación

Ex: The company chose a prime location downtown for its new flagship store. 

La empresa eligió una ubicación privilegiada en el centro para su nueva tienda insignia.

to locate
to locate
[Verbo]

to assign or establish a specific place or position for something

ubicar, localizar

ubicar, localizar

Ex: The event organizers need to locate the food stalls strategically around the venue. 

Los organizadores del evento necesitan ubicar los puestos de comida estratégicamente alrededor del lugar.

zone
zone
[Sustantivo]

a specific area with unique characteristics

zona, área

zona, área

Ex: Entry into the restricted zone requires special permission. 

La entrada a la zona restringida requiere un permiso especial.

step
step
[Sustantivo]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

escalón

escalón

Ex: The concrete steps of the fire escape provided a safe route for residents to evacuate the building during emergencies. 

Los escalones de hormigón de la salida de emergencia proporcionaron una ruta segura para que los residentes evacuaran el edificio durante emergencias.

ceiling
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

techo

techo

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak. 

Notó una mancha de agua en el techo y llamó a un profesional para arreglar la fuga.

cellar
cellar
[Sustantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

sótano

sótano

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar. 

Ella encontró una puerta oculta en la cocina que conducía abajo al sótano.

suburb
suburb
[Sustantivo]

a residential area outside a city

suburbio

suburbio

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb, as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work. 

Muchos viajeros prefieren vivir en el suburbio, ya que les permite escapar del ajetreo de la vida urbana y aún así estar lo suficientemente cerca del trabajo.

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