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El libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lección 2B

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place
[Sustantivo]

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

Ex: The museum is a place to learn about history and art .El museo es un **lugar** fascinante para aprender sobre historia y arte.
time
[Sustantivo]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

hora

hora

Ex: We had a time at the party .Lo pasamos muy bien en la fiesta, disfrutamos mucho el **tiempo**.
Madrid
[Sustantivo]

a city in Spain that is the capital of the country

Madrid

Madrid

Ex: The city's central park, Retiro Park, is a popular spot for locals and tourists to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.El parque central de la ciudad, el Parque del Retiro, es un lugar popular para los locales y turistas para relajarse y disfrutar de actividades al aire libre.
room
[Sustantivo]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

habitación

habitación

Ex: I found a room to study for my exams .Encontré una **habitación** tranquila para estudiar para mis exámenes.
kitchen
[Sustantivo]

the place in a building or home where we make food

cocina

cocina

Ex: The mother asked her children to leave kitchen until she finished preparing dinner .La madre les pidió a sus hijos que salieran de la **cocina** hasta que terminara de preparar la cena.
building
[Sustantivo]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

edificio, construcción

edificio, construcción

Ex: The workers construct building from the ground up .Los trabajadores construyen el **edificio** desde cero.
shop
[Sustantivo]

a building or place that sells goods or services

tienda, comercio

tienda, comercio

Ex: The shop was filled with vibrant bouquets and arrangements .La **tienda** de flores estaba llena de ramos y arreglos vibrantes.
museum
[Sustantivo]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

museo

museo

Ex: She was inspired by the paintings and sculptures created by renowned artists in museum.Ella se inspiró en las pinturas y esculturas creadas por artistas renombrados en el **museo**.
park
[Sustantivo]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parque

parque

Ex: We sat on a bench in park and watched people playing sports .Nos sentamos en un banco en el **parque** y observamos a la gente practicar deportes.
closed
[Adjetivo]

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

cerrado

cerrado

Ex: closed window blocked out the noise from the street .La ventana **cerrada** bloqueaba el ruido de la calle.
country
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

país

país

Ex: The government implemented new policies to boost country's economy .El gobierno implementó nuevas políticas para impulsar la economía del **país**.
city
[Sustantivo]

a larger and more populated town

ciudad

ciudad

Ex: We often take weekend trips to cities for sightseeing and relaxation .A menudo hacemos viajes de fin de semana a **ciudades** cercanas para hacer turismo y relajarnos.
Spain
[Sustantivo]

a country in southwest Europe

España

España

Ex: Spanish is the official language Spain.El español es el idioma oficial de **España**.
space
[Sustantivo]

the universe beyond the atmosphere of the earth

espacio

espacio

Ex: Researchers are studying the effects of zero gravity space on human health .Los investigadores están estudiando los efectos de la gravedad cero en el **espacio** en la salud humana.
garden
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardín

jardín

Ex: She uses organic gardening methods in garden, avoiding harmful chemicals .Ella utiliza métodos de jardinería orgánica en su **jardín**, evitando químicos dañinos.
car
[Sustantivo]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

coche, carro

coche, carro

Ex: We are going on a road trip and renting car.Nos vamos de viaje por carretera y alquilamos un **coche**.
month
[Sustantivo]

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

mes

mes

Ex: We have a family gathering every month.Tenemos una reunión familiar cada **mes**.
February
[Sustantivo]

the second month of the year, after January and before March

febrero

febrero

Ex: February comes to a close , thoughts turn to the anticipation of longer days and the arrival of spring , bringing hope and renewal after the winter months .A medida que **febrero** llega a su fin, los pensamientos se vuelven hacia la anticipación de días más largos y la llegada de la primavera, trayendo esperanza y renovación después de los meses de invierno.
June
[Sustantivo]

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

junio

junio

Ex: Graduation ceremonies are commonly held June, recognizing the achievements of students completing their studies at various levels , from high school to university .Las ceremonias de graduación se celebran comúnmente en **junio**, reconociendo los logros de los estudiantes que completan sus estudios en varios niveles, desde la escuela secundaria hasta la universidad.
season
[Sustantivo]

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

estación

estación

Ex: Winter is the season to build snowmen and have snowball fights .El invierno es la **temporada** perfecta para hacer muñecos de nieve y tener peleas de bolas de nieve.
winter
[Sustantivo]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

invierno

invierno

Ex: Winter is the time when people celebrate holidays like Christmas and New Year 's .**El invierno** es la época en que las personas celebran festividades como la Navidad y el Año Nuevo.
year
[Sustantivo]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

año

año

Ex: year is divided into twelve months , with each month having its own unique characteristics .El **año** se divide en doce meses, cada uno con sus propias características únicas.
day
[Sustantivo]

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

día

día

Ex: Yesterday was a day, so I stayed indoors and watched movies .Ayer fue un **día** lluvioso, así que me quedé en casa y vi películas.
morning
[Sustantivo]

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

mañana

mañana

Ex: morning is a time of new beginnings and possibilities .La **mañana** es un tiempo de nuevos comienzos y posibilidades.
afternoon
[Sustantivo]

the time of day that is between twelve o'clock and the time that the sun starts to set

tarde

tarde

Ex: afternoon sun casts a warm glow on the buildings and trees .El sol de la **tarde** proyecta un cálido resplandor sobre los edificios y los árboles.
evening
[Sustantivo]

the time of day that is between the time that the sun starts to set and when the sky becomes completely dark

tarde

tarde

Ex: We enjoyed a peaceful walk in the park during evening.Disfrutamos de un paseo tranquilo en el parque durante la **tarde**.
March
[Sustantivo]

the third month of the year, after February and before April

marzo

marzo

Ex: In March, schools often have spring break, giving students and families a chance to relax and recharge before the final stretch of the academic year.En **marzo**, las escuelas suelen tener vacaciones de primavera, lo que brinda a los estudiantes y a las familias la oportunidad de relajarse y recargar energías antes del tramo final del año académico.
Tuesday
[Sustantivo]

‌the day that comes after Monday

martes

martes

Ex: Tuesdays usually are my busiest days at work.Los **martes** suelen ser mis días más ocupados en el trabajo.
New Year's Day
[Sustantivo]

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

día de Año Nuevo, Año Nuevo

día de Año Nuevo, Año Nuevo

Ex: They stayed up late to welcome New Year's Day with fireworks.Se quedaron despiertos hasta tarde para recibir el **Año Nuevo** con fuegos artificiales.

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

Día de San Valentín, Día de los Enamorados

Día de San Valentín, Día de los Enamorados

Ex: Valentine’s Day is often associated with chocolates, flowers, and romantic gestures.

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential transporting large numbers of commuters .Los sistemas de **transporte** público en áreas metropolitanas son esenciales para **transportar** a un gran número de pasajeros.
bike
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

bicicleta,  bici

bicicleta, bici

Ex: He bought a bike for his son 's birthday .Compró una **bicicleta** nueva para el cumpleaños de su hijo.
bus
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobús, bus

autobús, bus

Ex: bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .El **autobús** estaba lleno, así que tuve que estar de pie durante todo el viaje.
train
[Sustantivo]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

tren

tren

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .El **tren** viajó a través de un hermoso campo.
plane
[Sustantivo]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

avión

avión

Ex: plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .El **avión** aterrizó suavemente en el aeropuerto después de un largo vuelo.
ship
[Sustantivo]

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

barco, navío

barco, navío

Ex: ship's crew worked together to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel .La tripulación del **barco** trabajó junta para garantizar el buen funcionamiento del buque.
surface
[Sustantivo]

the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

superficie, cara

superficie, cara

Ex: The table had a surface that reflected the light beautifully .La mesa tenía una **superficie** brillante que reflejaba la luz de manera hermosa.
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She spilled juice on floor and immediately cleaned it up .Ella derramó jugo en el **suelo** y lo limpió inmediatamente.
table
[Sustantivo]

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

mesa

mesa

Ex: We played board games on table during the family game night .Jugamos juegos de mesa en la **mesa** durante la noche de juegos en familia.
shelf
[Sustantivo]

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

estante, repisa, balda

estante, repisa, balda

Ex: We need to buy brackets to support the shelf for the garage .Necesitamos comprar soportes para sostener la estantería pesada del garaje.
balcony
[Sustantivo]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

balcón

balcón

Ex: The concert was held in the theater , and she had a great seat on balcony, giving her a bird's-eye view of the performance .El concierto se llevó a cabo en el teatro, y ella tenía un asiento excelente en el **balcón**, dándole una vista panorámica de la actuación.
roof
[Sustantivo]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

techo

techo

Ex: The snow on roof started to melt in the warmth of the sun .La nieve en el **techo** comenzó a derretirse con el calor del sol.
wall
[Sustantivo]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

pared, muro

pared, muro

Ex: She placed a calendar on wall to keep track of important dates .Ella colocó un calendario en la **pared** para llevar un registro de las fechas importantes.
school
[Sustantivo]

a place where children learn things from teachers

escuela, colegio

escuela, colegio

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English school.Estudiamos diferentes materias como matemáticas, ciencias e inglés en la **escuela**.
home
[Sustantivo]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

casa, hogar

casa, hogar

Ex: He enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of home.Disfruta del ambiente tranquilo de su **hogar**.
work
[Sustantivo]

something that we do regularly to earn money

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: She 's passionate about work as a nurse .Ella es apasionada por su **trabajo** como enfermera.
university
[Sustantivo]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

universidad

universidad

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at university.Tenemos acceso a una biblioteca de vanguardia en la **universidad**.
airport
[Sustantivo]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

aeropuerto

aeropuerto

Ex: She arrived at airport two hours before her flight .Ella llegó al **aeropuerto** dos horas antes de su vuelo.
station
[Sustantivo]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

estación

estación

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.La **estación** de tren está llena durante la hora punta.
bus stop
[Sustantivo]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

parada de autobús

parada de autobús

Ex: They decided to walk to the bus stop, hoping it would be less busy than the one they were at .Decidieron caminar hasta la siguiente **parada de autobús**, esperando que estuviera menos concurrida que la que estaban.
o'clock
[Adverbio]

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

en punto

en punto

Ex: We have a meeting at 10 o'clock in the morning.Tenemos una reunión a las 10 **en punto** de la mañana.
half
[Sustantivo]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

media

media

Ex: Please take half and give the other to your brother .Por favor toma esta **mitad** y dale la otra a tu hermano.
past
[Adverbio]

used to indicate that a particular time has already gone by

y

y

Ex: As the days went past, he grew more anxious about the upcoming exam.A medida que pasaban los días, él se ponía más ansioso por el próximo examen.
quarter
[Sustantivo]

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

cuarto

cuarto

Ex: She left quarter past ten .Ella se fue un **cuarto** de hora después de las diez.
night
[Sustantivo]

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

noche

noche

Ex: night sky is filled with stars and a beautiful moon .El cielo **nocturno** está lleno de estrellas y una hermosa luna.
weekend
[Sustantivo]

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

fin de semana, wikén

fin de semana, wikén

Ex: Weekends are when I can work on personal projects .Los **fines de semana** son cuando puedo trabajar en proyectos personales.
festival
[Sustantivo]

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

fiesta, festival

fiesta, festival

Ex: festival highlighted the region ’s cultural heritage .El **festival** destacó el patrimonio cultural de la región.
period
[Sustantivo]

a duration of time

periodo

periodo

Ex: He set aside a period of time each day for meditation and reflection to maintain his mental well-being.Reservó un **período** de tiempo cada día para la meditación y la reflexión para mantener su bienestar mental.
Christmas
[Sustantivo]

the period of time around Christmas day, which includes the days just before or after it

temporada navideña, Navidades

temporada navideña, Navidades

Ex: Carolers often sing in neighborhoods Christmas, sharing holiday songs and goodwill with residents .Los villancicos a menudo cantan en los vecindarios durante **Navidad**, compartiendo canciones navideñas y buena voluntad con los residentes.
Easter
[Sustantivo]

a holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he died according to the Bible

Semana Santa

Semana Santa

Ex: Easter season is often marked by various church services and community events that celebrate hope and renewal .La temporada de **Pascua** a menudo está marcada por varios servicios religiosos y eventos comunitarios que celebran la esperanza y la renovación.
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