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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Hogar y Propiedad

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

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

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: The deed and title documents confirm ownership of the property and its legal boundaries .Los documentos de escritura y título confirman la propiedad del **inmueble** y sus límites legales.
cottage
[Sustantivo]

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

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .Soñaban con jubilarse en una pequeña **cabaña** en el campo inglés.
mall
[Sustantivo]

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

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .El **centro comercial** ofrece una amplia variedad de tiendas, desde boutiques de lujo hasta tiendas económicas.
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 sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .El **palacio** del sultán era una obra maestra de la arquitectura islámica, con intrincados azulejos, altos minaretes y exuberantes patios interiores.
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 wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Ella escribió cartas a su familia desde la **prisión**, expresando su amor y anhelo por ellos.
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: They opened a free clinic in the community to provide healthcare services to underserved populations .Abrieron una **clínica** gratuita en la comunidad para brindar servicios de salud a poblaciones desatendidas.
guest house
[Sustantivo]

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

casa de invitados

casa de invitados

Ex: Business travelers appreciated the convenience of the guest house, with its proximity to the conference center and shuttle service to the airport .Los viajeros de negocios apreciaron la comodidad de la **casa de huéspedes**, con su proximidad al centro de convenciones y el servicio de transporte al aeropuerto.
ruin
[Sustantivo]

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

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city .El equipo arqueológico descubrió las **ruinas** de una ciudad antigua.
monument
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .El Taj Mahal es un **monumento** impresionante construido en memoria de la amada esposa del emperador Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal.
town hall
[Sustantivo]

a building in which the officials of a town work

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

Ex: Local elections are supervised at the town hall.Las elecciones locales son supervisadas en el **ayuntamiento**.
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 youth club raised funds to improve the playground in their neighborhood.El **club juvenil** recaudó fondos para mejorar el parque infantil en su vecindario.
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: An apartment block fire drill is scheduled for next week to ensure everyone knows the evacuation routes .Se ha programado un simulacro de incendio en un **bloque de apartamentos** para la próxima semana para asegurar que todos conozcan las rutas de evacuación.
neighborhood
[Sustantivo]

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

vecindario

vecindario

Ex: We live in a neighborhood that has a lot of parks and green spaces .Vivimos en un **barrio** que tiene muchos parques y espacios verdes.
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 company ’s headquarters are in the heart of the business district.La sede de la empresa está en el corazón del **distrito financiero**.
convenient
[Adjetivo]

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

conveniente, práctico

conveniente, práctico

Ex: He arranged the meeting at a time that was convenient for everyone .Organizó la reunión en un momento que era **conveniente** para todos.
cozy
[Adjetivo]

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

acogedor

acogedor

Ex: We sat in the cozy café, sipping hot cocoa and watching the rain outside.Nos sentamos en el acogedor café, bebiendo chocolate caliente y mirando la lluvia afuera.
terraced
[Adjetivo]

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

adosado

adosado

storey
[Sustantivo]

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

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: The second storey provides a beautiful view of the garden .El **piso** ofrece una hermosa vista del jardín.
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The movie 's special effects were so stunning that they felt almost real .Los efectos especiales de la película eran tan **impresionantes** que parecían casi reales.
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

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

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: The picturesque coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .El pintoresco pueblo costero presumía de playas de arena y pintorescas cabañas.
residential
[Adjetivo]

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

residencial

residencial

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers.El distrito **residencial** está convenientemente ubicado cerca de escuelas, parques y centros comerciales.
spacious
[Adjetivo]

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

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .La sala de conferencias era **espaciosa**, capaz de albergar reuniones con grandes grupos de personas.
luxurious
[Adjetivo]

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

lujoso, de lujo

lujoso, de lujo

Ex: He enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle , traveling in private jets and staying at five-star hotels .Disfrutó de un estilo de vida **lujoso**, viajando en jets privados y alojándose en hoteles de cinco estrellas.
furnished
[Adjetivo]

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

amueblado

amueblado

empty
[Adjetivo]

with no one or nothing inside

vacío

vacío

Ex: The empty gas tank left them stranded on the side of the road , miles from the nearest gas station .El tanque de gasolina **vacío** los dejó varados al costado de la carretera, a millas de la gasolinera más cercana.
messy
[Adjetivo]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

desordenado, caótico

desordenado, caótico

Ex: The construction site was messy, with piles of debris and equipment scattered around .El sitio de construcción estaba **desordenado**, con montones de escombros y equipos esparcidos por todas partes.
untidy
[Adjetivo]

not properly organized or cared for

desordenado, descuidado

desordenado, descuidado

Ex: Untidy clothes were piled on the chair in the corner of the room .La ropa **desordenada** estaba amontonada en la silla en el rincón de la habitación.
garage
[Sustantivo]

a place where vehicles are serviced or repaired

taller

taller

Ex: He left his motorcycle at the garage overnight .Dejó su motocicleta en el **taller** durante la noche.
facility
[Sustantivo]

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

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The school district built a new educational facility to accommodate growing enrollment .El distrito escolar construyó una nueva **instalación** educativa para acomodar el creciente número de matriculaciones.
location
[Sustantivo]

the geographic position of someone or something

ubicación geográfica, ubicación

ubicación geográfica, ubicación

Ex: She found a secluded location by the lake to relax and unwind .Ella encontró un **lugar** apartado junto al lago para relajarse y descansar.
to locate
[Verbo]

to assign or establish a specific place or position for something

ubicar, localizar

ubicar, localizar

Ex: The city plans to locate more public restrooms in busy tourist areas .La ciudad planea **ubicar** más baños públicos en áreas turísticas concurridas.
zone
[Sustantivo]

a specific area with unique characteristics

zona, área

zona, área

Ex: He entered the no-phone zone to focus on his work .Entró en la **zona** sin teléfono para concentrarse en su trabajo.
step
[Sustantivo]

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

escalón

escalón

Ex: The spiral staircase wound its way up to the tower 's observation deck , with each step offering breathtaking views of the city below .La escalera de caracol serpenteaba hasta la plataforma de observación de la torre, con cada **peldaño** ofreciendo vistas impresionantes de la ciudad abajo.
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

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

techo

techo

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.Ella se acuesta en el suelo, imaginando formas en el **techo**.
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: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer .El viejo **sótano** tenía gruesas paredes de piedra que lo mantenían fresco incluso en verano.
suburb
[Sustantivo]

a residential area outside a city

suburbio

suburbio

Ex: In the suburb, neighbors often gather for community events , fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and support among residents .En el **suburbio**, los vecinos a menudo se reúnen para eventos comunitarios, fomentando un fuerte sentido de camaradería y apoyo entre los residentes.
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