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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
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: The amphitheater's architecture was a marvel of ancient engineering and design. 

La arquitectura del anfiteatro era una maravilla de la ingeniería y el diseño antiguos.

auditorium
auditorium
[Sustantivo]

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

auditorio

auditorio

Ex: The auditorium filled quickly as the keynote speaker was about to begin. 

El auditorio se llenó rápidamente cuando el orador principal estaba a punto de comenzar.

refinery
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: The refinery's location near the port allows for easy import of raw materials. 

La ubicación de la refinería cerca del puerto permite una fácil importación de materias primas.

belvedere
belvedere
[Sustantivo]

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

belvedere

belvedere

Ex: The architect designed a stunning belvedere that offered panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. 

El arquitecto diseñó un mirador impresionante que ofrecía vistas panorámicas del campo circundante.

cabana
cabana
[Sustantivo]

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

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: The tropical cabana was adorned with colorful fabrics and surrounded by lush greenery, creating a paradise-like setting. 

La cabaña tropical estaba adornada con telas coloridas y rodeada de exuberante vegetación, creando un entorno paradisíaco.

condominium
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: Residents of the condominium enjoy access to shared facilities such as a swimming pool and fitness center. 

Los residentes del condominio disfrutan de acceso a instalaciones compartidas como una piscina y un gimnasio.

crematorium
crematorium
[Sustantivo]

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

crematorio

crematorio

Ex: The new crematorium in town features a serene garden for families to gather. 

El nuevo crematorio de la ciudad cuenta con un jardín sereno para que las familias se reúnan.

planetarium
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: The planetarium offers nightly sky shows that are both educational and entertaining. 

El planetario ofrece espectáculos nocturnos del cielo que son tanto educativos como entretenidos.

brownstone
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: Her dream home was always a brownstone with a classic stoop. 

Su casa soñada siempre fue un brownstone con un escalón clásico.

duplex
duplex
[Sustantivo]

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

dúplex

dúplex

Ex: The duplex layout allows for privacy between the two units, making it ideal for extended families or rental properties. 

El diseño dúplex permite privacidad entre las dos unidades, lo que lo hace ideal para familias extendidas o propiedades de alquiler.

bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The family rented a charming bungalow in the countryside for their summer vacation. 

La familia alquiló un encantador bungalow en el campo para sus vacaciones de verano.

conservatory
conservatory
[Sustantivo]

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

conservatorio

conservatorio

Ex: The conservatory's curriculum emphasized not only technical proficiency but also creativity and artistic expression, fostering a well-rounded education for aspiring performers. 

El plan de estudios del conservatorio enfatizaba no solo la competencia técnica sino también la creatividad y la expresión artística, fomentando una educación integral para los aspirantes a artistas.

lodging
lodging
[Sustantivo]

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: We booked our lodging near the beach to enjoy easy access to the sea. 

Reservamos nuestro alojamiento cerca de la playa para disfrutar de un fácil acceso al mar.

annex
annex
[Sustantivo]

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

anexo

anexo

Ex: They converted the old annex into a modern office space. 

Convirtieron el antiguo anexo en un espacio de oficina moderno.

baseboard
baseboard
[Sustantivo]

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

rodapié

rodapié

Ex: We chose a decorative baseboard to match the vintage style of our home. 

Elegimos un zócalo decorativo para que coincida con el estilo vintage de nuestra casa.

archway
archway
[Sustantivo]

a passage or entrance beneath an arch

arcada

arcada

Ex: The grand archway at the castle's entrance welcomed visitors with its intricate design. 

El gran arco en la entrada del castillo daba la bienvenida a los visitantes con su intrincado diseño.

chalet
chalet
[Sustantivo]

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

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: She dreamt of owning a charming chalet overlooking a pristine alpine lake. 

Soñaba con tener un encantador chalet con vistas a un prístino lago alpino.

cornice
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: The intricate cornice added a touch of sophistication to the dining room. 

La intrincada cornisa añadió un toque de sofisticación al comedor.

en suite
en suite
[Sustantivo]

a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom

adjunto, privado

adjunto, privado

Ex: The guest room came with its own en suite, perfect for visitors. 

La habitación de invitados contaba con su propio baño privado, perfecto para los visitantes.

facade
facade
[Sustantivo]

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

fachada

fachada

Ex: The theater's facade featured a marquee sign and grand entrance, inviting patrons to experience the magic of live performances within. 

La fachada del teatro presentaba un letrero de marquesina y una gran entrada, invitando a los espectadores a experimentar la magia de las actuaciones en vivo en su interior.

fixture
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 landlord was responsible for repairing any broken fixtures in the rental property. 

El propietario era responsable de reparar cualquier equipo roto en la propiedad alquilada.

foyer
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: They placed a stylish coat rack in the foyer for guests to hang their jackets. 

Colocaron un perchero elegante en el recibidor para que los invitados cuelguen sus chaquetas.

to furnish
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: To create a cozy workspace, she plans to furnish her home office with a desk, chair, and bookshelves. 

Para crear un espacio de trabajo acogedor, planea amueblar su oficina en casa con un escritorio, una silla y estanterías.

igloo
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: The Inuit family constructed a cozy igloo using blocks of ice to protect themselves from the freezing Arctic winds. 

La familia inuit construyó un acogedor iglú usando bloques de hielo para protegerse de los gélidos vientos del Ártico.

lavatory
lavatory
[Sustantivo]

a room that has one or more toilets

baño

baño

Ex: The restaurant's lavatory was located near the dining area. 

El lavabo del restaurante estaba ubicado cerca del comedor.

mezzanine
mezzanine
[Sustantivo]

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

platea alta

platea alta

Ex: The theater’s design includes a spacious mezzanine to accommodate more guests. 

El diseño del teatro incluye un entresuelo espacioso para acomodar a más invitados.

molding
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 ceiling's intricate plaster molding was a highlight of the historic home. 

La intrincada moldura de yeso del techo fue un punto destacado de la casa histórica.

pantry
pantry
[Sustantivo]

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

despensa

despensa

Ex: He found the extra cans of beans in the pantry. 

Encontró las latas adicionales de frijoles en la despensa.

porch
porch
[Sustantivo]

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

porche

porche

Ex: During summer storms, we gather on the screened porch to listen to the rain. 

Durante las tormentas de verano, nos reunimos en el porche para escuchar la lluvia.

veranda
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 Victorian mansion had a charming veranda adorned with wicker furniture and potted plants. 

La mansión victoriana tenía una encantadora veranda adornada con muebles de mimbre y plantas en macetas.

decor
decor
[Sustantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoración

decoración

Ex: She admired the modern decor of the new office building. 

Ella admiraba el decorado moderno del nuevo edificio de oficinas.

adjacent
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: The new playground was built adjacent to the elementary school. 

El nuevo parque infantil se construyó adyacente a la escuela primaria.

atrium
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 museum's atrium served as a welcoming entrance hall, with a dramatic staircase leading up to the galleries. 

El atrio del museo servía como un recibidor acogedor, con una escalera dramática que conducía a las galerías.

bunker
bunker
[Sustantivo]

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

búnker

búnker

Ex: The troops were briefed on the emergency evacuation plan from the bunker. 

Las tropas fueron informadas sobre el plan de evacuación de emergencia desde el búnker.

colonnade
colonnade
[Sustantivo]

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

columnata

columnata

Ex: The palace had an impressive colonnade that overlooked the gardens. 

El palacio tenía una columnata impresionante que daba a los jardines.

dilapidated
dilapidated
[Adjetivo]

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

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: She found an old, dilapidated sofa at the thrift store. 

Ella encontró un sofá viejo y deteriorado en la tienda de segunda mano.

to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

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

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: To mark the historical site, the city decided to erect a monument in honor of the founding fathers. 

Para marcar el sitio histórico, la ciudad decidió erigir un monumento en honor a los padres fundadores.

high-rise
high-rise
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings) having many floors

de muchas plantas

de muchas plantas

Ex: The city plans to develop more high-rise residential buildings to address housing shortages. 

La ciudad planea desarrollar más edificios residenciales de gran altura para abordar la escasez de viviendas.

insulation
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 in the attic helps keep the house cool during the summer. 

El aislamiento en el ático ayuda a mantener la casa fresca durante el verano.

deck
deck
[Sustantivo]

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

terraza

terraza

Ex: The backyard deck was the perfect place for summer barbecues and gatherings. 

La terraza trasera era el lugar perfecto para barbacoas y reuniones de verano.

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