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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Objetos y Materiales

Aprende vocabulario avanzado de CPE sobre objetos y materiales, incluidas sustancias, componentes, artículos manufacturados, superficies, propiedades físicas y diferentes tipos de materia.

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
appurtenance
appurtenance
[Sustantivo]

an accessory or addition to something more important

pertenencia

pertenencia

Ex: The musician carefully stored her violin and its appurtenances in a sturdy case. 

El músico guardó cuidadosamente su violín y sus accesorios en un estuche resistente.

attire
attire
[Sustantivo]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

atuendo, vestimenta

atuendo, vestimenta

Ex: The company’s annual dinner is a black-tie event, so I’ll need to rent a tuxedo as my attire for the evening. 

La cena anual de la empresa es un evento de etiqueta, así que tendré que alquilar un esmoquin como mi atuendo para la noche.

ballast
ballast
[Sustantivo]

a heavy substance placed in a ship's hull or an airship's tanks to lower its center of gravity and counteract unwanted tilting, rolling, or drifting

lastre, zaborda

lastre, zaborda

Ex: The passenger ferry adjusted its ballast water before docking to maintain an even keel. 

El ferry de pasajeros ajustó su agua de lastre antes de atracar para mantener una quilla nivelada.

brocade
brocade
[Sustantivo]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocado, tejido brocado

brocado, tejido brocado

Ex: The queen's throne was upholstered in regal brocade. 

El trono de la reina estaba tapizado con un brocado regio.

brooch
brooch
[Sustantivo]

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

broche

broche

Ex: He wore a silver thistle brooch to honor his Scottish heritage. 

Llevaba un broche de plata con forma de cardo para honrar su herencia escocesa.

cauldron
cauldron
[Sustantivo]

a large pot, often made of metal and equipped with handles, used for boiling liquids like water or soup

caldero

caldero

Ex: The villagers gathered around the cauldron during the harvest festival to enjoy a communal soup. 

Los aldeanos se reunieron alrededor del caldero durante el festival de la cosecha para disfrutar de una sopa comunal.

carafe
carafe
[Sustantivo]

a glass vessel, typically with a wide body and narrow neck, used for serving wine, water, or juice without a stopper

garrafa, jarra

garrafa, jarra

Ex: At brunch, the hostess offered orange juice from a tall glass carafe. 

En el brunch, la anfitriona ofreció jugo de naranja de una garrafa de vidrio alta.

raiment
raiment
[Sustantivo]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

vestido

vestido

Ex: In her wardrobe, there was a vast array of raiment, ranging from casual to formal attire. 

En su armario, había una amplia variedad de vestimenta, que iba desde ropa casual hasta atuendos formales.

dais
dais
[Sustantivo]

a low platform at the front of a room, hall, or stage on which speakers or honored guests stand, sit, or are displayed

estrado, tarima

estrado, tarima

Ex: Photographers clustered around the dais as the award recipient posed with her trophy. 

Los fotógrafos se agruparon alrededor del estrado mientras la galardonada posaba con su trofeo.

damask
damask
[Sustantivo]

a rich, durable cloth woven so that the design appears on both sides, traditionally used for fine apparel and home furnishings

damasco, tela de damasco

damasco, tela de damasco

Ex: Upholsterers favored woolen damask for its resilience and subtle sheen. 

Los tapiceros favorecían el damasco de lana por su resistencia y brillo sutil.

edifice
edifice
[Sustantivo]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

edificio

edificio

Ex: The library was an impressive edifice of knowledge and learning. 

La biblioteca era un edificio impresionante de conocimiento y aprendizaje.

veneer
veneer
[Sustantivo]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

chapa

chapa

Ex: The dresser's veneer had worn off after years of use. 

El chapeado del tocador se había desgastado después de años de uso.

carillon
carillon
[Sustantivo]

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

carrillón, carrillón

carrillón, carrillón

Ex: The city council commissioned a carillon of bronze bells to commemorate the centennial. 

El ayuntamiento encargó un carillón de campanas de bronce para conmemorar el centenario.

chassis
chassis
[Sustantivo]

the frame of a vehicle that supports the body and other components

chasis, bastidor

chasis, bastidor

Ex: He upgraded the chassis with reinforced steel. 

Actualizó el chasis con acero reforzado.

conduit
conduit
[Sustantivo]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conducto

conducto

Ex: During the renovation, the team installed new conduits to accommodate the updated electrical and communication lines. 

Durante la renovación, el equipo instaló nuevos conductos para acomodar las líneas eléctricas y de comunicación actualizadas.

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