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El libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lección 4A

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Lección 4A del libro de curso English File Pre-Intermedio, como "tareas domésticas", "planchado", "descargar", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
housework
[Sustantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: They often listen to music while housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?
to make
[Verbo]

to prepare or cook something

preparar

preparar

Ex: The famous dish paella is made of rice, saffron, and a variety of seafood or meat.
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: We clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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 .
ironing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

planchado

planchado

Ex: After completing the ironing, she felt a sense of accomplishment seeing the neatly pressed clothes.
shopping
[Sustantivo]

the act of buying goods from stores

ir de compras

ir de compras

Ex: They are planning shopping trip this weekend .
to vacuum
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

pasar la aspiradora, aspirar

pasar la aspiradora, aspirar

Ex: vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud .
to hoover
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

aspirar, pasar la aspiradora

aspirar, pasar la aspiradora

Ex: Before guests arrive , hoovers the couch to create a welcoming atmosphere .
washing-up
[Sustantivo]

the activity of washing the dishes, glasses, etc. particularly after a meal

platos sucios

platos sucios

Ex: washing-up duty was split between the siblings to make it fair and manageable .
to dust
[Verbo]

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

desempolvar

desempolvar

Ex: The housekeeper dusts the framed photographs on the wall to keep them looking fresh.
furniture
[Sustantivo]

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

muebles

muebles

Ex: We need to move the furniture to vacuum the carpet .
to lay
[Verbo]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

poner, extender

poner, extender

Ex: After a long day , she was ready lay herself on the comfortable sofa for a short nap .
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 .
to clear
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

despejar

despejar

Ex: The manager instructed the staff clear the shelves .
to load
[Verbo]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

cargar

cargar

Ex: loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: The dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .
to unload
[Verbo]

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

descargar, descargar cosas

descargar, descargar cosas

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .
lunch
[Sustantivo]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

almuerzo

almuerzo

Ex: The café served a lunch special of grilled salmon with roasted vegetables .
dinner
[Sustantivo]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

cena

cena

Ex: We ordered takeout pizza for an dinner.
bed
[Sustantivo]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

cama

cama

Ex: bed in the hotel room was king-sized .
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

recoger

Ex: The picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
dirty
[Adjetivo]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sucio

sucio

Ex: dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
clothes
[Sustantivo]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

ropa

ropa

Ex: She was excited to buy clothes for the summer season .

to place something where it should be after using it

guardar, recolocar

guardar, recolocar

Ex: put away the groceries as soon as she got home .

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

sacar

sacar

Ex: The surgeon will take the appendix out during the operation.
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .
to tidy
[Verbo]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

ordenar, limpiar

ordenar, limpiar

Ex: It only took a few minutes tidy the garden by trimming the hedges and clearing away the fallen leaves .
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 .
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The university offers course in computer programming for beginners .
mistake
[Sustantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

error

error

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
exam
[Sustantivo]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

examen

examen

Ex: The students received exam results and were happy to see their improvements .
exercise
[Sustantivo]

a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill

ejercicio

ejercicio

Ex: As part of the science curriculum , students were assigned weekly exercises to conduct experiments and analyze results .

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

Ex: He did n’t want make a noise and disturb the sleeping baby .
phone call
[Sustantivo]

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

llamada telefónica, llamada

llamada telefónica, llamada

Ex: During the meeting , she stepped out to take an phone call regarding a job opportunity .
sport
[Sustantivo]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

deporte

deporte

Ex: Hockey is an sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
plan
[Sustantivo]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

plan

plan

Ex: The team is working on a plan to address potential challenges in the project .
excuse
[Sustantivo]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

excusa, justificación

excusa, justificación

Ex: excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .
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