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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 old amphitheater during their tour of the ancient city .Los visitantes podían explorar los restos del antiguo **anfiteatro** durante su recorrido por la ciudad antigua.
auditorium
[Sustantivo]

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

auditorio

auditorio

Ex: The theater 's auditorium was designed to enhance acoustics for live performances .El **auditorio** del teatro fue diseñado para mejorar la acústica de las actuaciones en vivo.
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 the refinery monitor the purification process to ensure quality control .Los trabajadores de la **refinería** monitorean el proceso de purificación para garantizar el control de calidad.
belvedere
[Sustantivo]

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

belvedere

belvedere

Ex: The belvedere's open sides allowed a refreshing breeze to flow through , making it the perfect place to relax on a hot summer day .Los lados abiertos del **mirador** permitían que una brisa refrescante fluyera, convirtiéndolo en el lugar perfecto para relajarse en un caluroso día de verano.
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 the cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .Mientras el sol comenzaba a ponerse, encendieron velas en la **cabaña**, transformándola en un oasis romántico junto al mar.
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: The condominium fee covers maintenance costs for common areas and services provided by the homeowners ' association .La cuota de **condominio** cubre los costos de mantenimiento de las áreas comunes y los servicios proporcionados por la asociación de propietarios.
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 the crematorium for the final rites .Después del funeral, fueron al **crematorio** para los ritos finales.
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 the planetarium’s interactive exhibit .Los niños estaban emocionados de ver los planetas de cerca en la exhibición interactiva del **planetario**.
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 old brownstone took nearly a year to complete .La renovación del antiguo **brownstone** tomó casi un año en completarse.
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 the duplex's two floors .Disfruta de la privacidad adicional que proporcionan los dos pisos del **dúplex**.
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .El **bungalow** contaba con un jardín hermosamente diseñado con una variedad de plantas tropicales y flores.
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 the conservatory, he was dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists and instilling in them a deep appreciation for their craft .Como miembro de la facultad del **conservatorio**, se dedicó a nutrir a la próxima generación de artistas e inculcarles un profundo aprecio por su oficio.
lodging
[Sustantivo]

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The city offers various lodging options , from budget hostels to luxury hotels .La ciudad ofrece varias opciones de **alojamiento**, desde hostales económicos hasta hoteles de lujo.
annex
[Sustantivo]

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

anexo

anexo

Ex: The company uses the annex as a training center for new employees .La empresa utiliza el **anexo** como centro de capacitación para nuevos empleados.
baseboard
[Sustantivo]

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

rodapié

rodapié

Ex: The baseboard in the living room was chipped and needed some touch-up work .El **zócalo** en la sala estaba astillado y necesitaba algún trabajo de retoque.
archway
[Sustantivo]

a passage or entrance beneath an arch

arcada

arcada

Ex: Passing through the archway, they entered a beautifully decorated hall .Pasando por **el arco**, entraron en un salón bellamente decorado.
chalet
[Sustantivo]

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

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: The chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm .Las vigas de madera y el techo inclinado del **chalé** añadían a su encanto alpino.
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 cornice in the hallway was carved with delicate floral patterns .La **cornisa** en el pasillo estaba tallada con delicados patrones florales.
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 an en suite for guest comfort .Cada una de las habitaciones de lujo del hotel incluye un **cuarto de baño privado** para la comodidad de los huéspedes.
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 unique facade adorned with decorative trim and window boxes .El barrio urbano se caracterizaba por sus coloridas casas adosadas, cada una con una **fachada** única adornada con molduras decorativas y jardineras.
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 outdated fixtures with modern ones .Los inquilinos preguntaron si podían reemplazar los **equipos** obsoletos por unos modernos.
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 grand foyer of the mansion .Un hermoso candelabro colgaba del techo en el gran **vestíbulo** de la mansión.
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: The office manager chose to furnish the conference room with a large table , comfortable chairs , and audiovisual equipment .El gerente de la oficina eligió **amueblar** la sala de conferencias con una mesa grande, sillas cómodas y equipo audiovisual.
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 improvised igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe .Durante la ventisca, los montañeros varados se refugiaron en un **iglú** improvisado hecho de bloques de nieve compactada para mantenerse calientes y a salvo.
lavatory
[Sustantivo]

a room that has one or more toilets

baño

baño

Ex: The public lavatory at the park was recently renovated.El **baño** público del parque fue renovado recientemente.
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 the mezzanine, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire performance .Desde el **entresuelo**, puedes disfrutar de una vista panorámica de toda la actuación.
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 decorative molding for the window casings .El diseñador de interiores recomendó **molduras** decorativas para los marcos de las ventanas.
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 a pantry for more storage .La familia decidió convertir el pequeño armario en una **despensa** para más almacenamiento.
porch
[Sustantivo]

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

porche

porche

Ex: I love decorating the porch with potted plants and colorful flowers .Me encanta decorar el **porche** con plantas en maceta y flores coloridas.
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 rustic veranda with a porch swing , providing a serene setting for watching the sunset .La casa de campo tenía una **veranda** rústica con un columpio de porche, proporcionando un entorno sereno para ver el atardecer.
decor
[Sustantivo]

the way a room or building's interior is decorated

decoración

decoración

Ex: The colorful decor in the children 's room made it fun and lively .El **decorado** colorido en la habitación de los niños la hacía divertida y animada.
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: Please park your car in the spaces adjacent to the main entrance .Por favor, estacione su auto en los espacios **adyacentes** a la entrada principal.
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 university 's atrium was a hub of activity , with students studying , socializing , and passing through on their way to classes .El **atrio** de la universidad era un centro de actividad, con estudiantes estudiando, socializando y pasando de camino a clases.
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 the bunker to plan their next move .Después del ataque, los supervivientes se reagruparon en el **búnker** para planificar su próximo movimiento.
colonnade
[Sustantivo]

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

columnata

columnata

Ex: The temple 's colonnade was lined with intricate carvings and sculptures .La **columnata** del templo estaba alineada con tallas y esculturas intrincadas.
dilapidated
[Adjetivo]

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

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The car was so dilapidated that it barely made it to the junkyard .El coche estaba tan **deteriorado** que apenas llegó al desguace.
to erect
[Verbo]

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

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The company planned to erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community .La empresa planeaba **construir** una planta de energía solar para aprovechar la energía limpia para la comunidad.
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.La empresa trasladó su sede a una torre **de gran altura** para una mejor visibilidad.
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: Proper insulation of the pipes prevents them from freezing during cold weather .El **aislamiento** adecuado de las tuberías evita que se congelen durante el clima frío.
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 ship 's deck.La **cubierta** de la casa tenía barandillas y muebles diseñados para imitar la cubierta de un barco.
Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE
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