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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Construir Castillos en el Aire

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre arquitectura, como "bungalow", "archway", "fixture", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
amphitheater
[Sustantivo]

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

anfiteatro

anfiteatro

Ex: Visitors could explore the remnants of the amphitheater during their tour of the ancient city .
auditorium
[Sustantivo]

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

auditorio

auditorio

Ex: The theaterauditorium was designed to enhance acoustics for live performances .
refinery
[Sustantivo]

a factory in which a natural substance such as oil or sugar is made pure by removing all other substances from it

refinería

refinería

Ex: Workers at refinery monitor the purification process to ensure quality control .
belvedere
[Sustantivo]

a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view

belvedere

belvedere

Ex: belvedere's open sides allowed a refreshing breeze to flow through , making it the perfect place to relax on a hot summer day .
cabana
[Sustantivo]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: As the sun began to set , they lit candles in cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .
condominium
[Sustantivo]

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

condominio

condominio

Ex: condominium fee covers maintenance costs for common areas and services provided by the homeowners ' association .
crematorium
[Sustantivo]

a building for burning the dead bodies of people, often as a funeral ceremony

crematorio

crematorio

Ex: After the funeral , they went to crematorium for the final rites .
planetarium
[Sustantivo]

a building with a dome in which moving images of planets, starts, and constellations are projected for educational or entertainment purposes

planetario

planetario

Ex: Children were excited to see the planets up close at planetarium’s interactive exhibit .
brownstone
[Sustantivo]

a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone

casa de piedra rojiza

casa de piedra rojiza

Ex: The renovation of the brownstone took nearly a year to complete .
duplex
[Sustantivo]

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

dúplex

dúplex

Ex: She enjoys the extra privacy provided by duplex's two floors .
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .
conservatory
[Sustantivo]

a school or college that people attend to for studying music, theater, or some other form of art

conservatorio

conservatorio

Ex: As a faculty member at conservatory, he was dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and instilling in them a deep appreciation for their craft .
lodging
[Sustantivo]

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The city offers lodging options , from budget hostels to luxury hotels .
annex
[Sustantivo]

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

anexo

anexo

Ex: The company uses annex as a training center for new employees .
baseboard
[Sustantivo]

a long and narrow piece of wood attached to the bottom of the walls of a house

rodapié

rodapié

Ex: baseboard in the living room was chipped and needed some touch-up work .
archway
[Sustantivo]

a passage or entrance beneath an arch

arcada

arcada

Ex: Passing through archway, they entered a beautifully decorated hall .
chalet
[Sustantivo]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm .
cornice
[Sustantivo]

an ornamental border made of plaster or wood, often used around the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling

cornisa

cornisa

Ex: cornice in the hallway was carved with delicate floral patterns .
en suite
[Sustantivo]

a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom

adjunto, privado

adjunto, privado

Ex: Each of the hotel 's deluxe rooms includes en suite for guest comfort .
facade
[Sustantivo]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

fachada

fachada

Ex: The urban neighborhood was characterized by its colorful row houses , each with a facade adorned with decorative trim and window boxes .
fixture
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

elemento fijo

elemento fijo

Ex: The tenants asked if they could replace the fixtures with modern ones .
foyer
[Sustantivo]

a small area inside the entrance of a private apartment or house, where people walk in immediately after they enter

recibidor

recibidor

Ex: A beautiful chandelier hung from the ceiling in the foyer of the mansion .
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: The office manager chose furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .
igloo
[Sustantivo]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

iglú

iglú

Ex: During the blizzard , the stranded mountaineers took refuge in an igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe .
lavatory
[Sustantivo]

a room that has one or more toilets

baño

baño

Ex: The public lavatory at the park was recently renovated.
mezzanine
[Sustantivo]

the first floor above the ground floor in a theater where there are seats for the audience

platea alta

platea alta

Ex: From mezzanine, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire performance .
molding
[Sustantivo]

a narrow piece of plaster, wood, or other material, used as decoration along the top of a wall, around a door, etc.

moldura

moldura

Ex: The interior designer recommended molding for the window casings .
pantry
[Sustantivo]

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

despensa

despensa

Ex: The family decided to turn the small closet into pantry for more storage .
porch
[Sustantivo]

a structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house

porche

porche

Ex: I love decorating porch with potted plants and colorful flowers .
veranda
[Sustantivo]

a roofed area with an open front at the ground level, which is attached to the side of a house

veranda

veranda

Ex: The farmhouse had a veranda with a porch swing , providing a serene setting for watching the sunset .
decor
[Sustantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoración

decoración

Ex: The decor in the children 's room made it fun and lively .
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: Please park your car in the adjacent to the main entrance .
atrium
[Sustantivo]

a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center

atrio

atrio

Ex: The universityatrium was a hub of activity , with students studying , socializing , and passing through on their way to classes .
bunker
[Sustantivo]

a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns

búnker

búnker

Ex: After the attack , the survivors regrouped in bunker to plan their next move .
colonnade
[Sustantivo]

a row of columns having equal distance from each other, often supporting a roof or arch

columnata

columnata

Ex: The templecolonnade was lined with intricate carvings and sculptures .
dilapidated
[Adjetivo]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The car was dilapidated that it barely made it to the junkyard .
to erect
[Verbo]

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The company planned erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community .
high-rise
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings) having many floors

de muchas plantas

de muchas plantas

Ex: The company relocated its headquarters to a high-rise tower for better visibility.
insulation
[Sustantivo]

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislante

aislante

Ex: insulation of the pipes prevents them from freezing during cold weather .
deck
[Sustantivo]

a platform or floor that has a design that looks like a ship's deck

terraza

terraza

Ex: The home 's deck had railings and furniture designed to mimic a shipdeck.
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