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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 4A del libro de curso English File Pre-Intermediate, como "tareas domésticas", "planchar", "descargar", etc.

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housework
housework
[Sustantivo]

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

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework. 

Muchas familias crean una tabla de tareas para asegurarse de que todos compartan la responsabilidad de los quehaceres domésticos.

to do
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary. 
to make
to make
[Verbo]

to prepare or cook something

preparar

preparar

Ex: The classic American pie is made of a flaky crust and a delicious fruit filling. 
to clean
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge. 
floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate, and it shattered into pieces on the floor. 
ironing
ironing
[Sustantivo]

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

planchado

planchado

Ex: Ironing delicate fabrics requires careful attention to avoid damaging the material. 

Planchar telas delicadas requiere atención cuidadosa para evitar dañar el material.

shopping
shopping
[Sustantivo]

the activity of buying goods or services, especially from stores or online

ir de compras

ir de compras

Ex: We went shopping for new shoes after lunch. 
to vacuum
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: The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived. 

El ama de llaves aspiró toda la casa antes de que llegaran los invitados.

to hoover
to hoover
[Verbo]

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

pasar la aspiradora, aspirar

pasar la aspiradora, aspirar

Ex: The cleaning crew hoovers the hotel lobby every morning to welcome guests with a pristine environment. 

El equipo de limpieza pasa la aspiradora por el vestíbulo del hotel todas las mañanas para dar la bienvenida a los huéspedes con un entorno impecable.

washing-up
washing-up
[Sustantivo]

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

platos sucios

platos sucios

Ex: The washing-up was made easier with the help of a dishwasher, but they still rinsed the dishes first. 

El lavado de platos se hizo más fácil con la ayuda de un lavavajillas, pero aún así enjuagaron los platos primero.

to dust
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 antique furniture requires gentle care, and the owner meticulously dusts it to preserve its condition. 
furniture
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: The furniture store has a wide section of sofas, tables, and chairs. 
to lay
to lay
[Verbo]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

poner, extender

poner, extender

Ex: To avoid wrinkles, he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed. 
table
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: The wooden picnic table in the park was a perfect spot for lunch. 
to clear
to clear
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

despejar

despejar

Ex: The gardener cleared the overgrown plants to create a more organized and open space. 
to load
to load
[Verbo]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

cargar

cargar

Ex: The driver loaded the delivery van with packages for the morning delivery route. 
dishwasher
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

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

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient, saving water and electricity. 

El lavavajillas es eficiente en energía, ahorrando agua y electricidad.

to unload
to unload
[Verbo]

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

descargar, desembarcar

descargar, desembarcar

Ex: The moving team efficiently unloaded furniture and boxes from the moving van into the new house. 

El equipo de mudanzas descargó eficientemente los muebles y cajas del camión de mudanzas en la nueva casa.

lunch
lunch
[Sustantivo]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

almuerzo

almuerzo

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey wrap, carrot sticks, and a yogurt cup for a balanced lunch. 
dinner
dinner
[Sustantivo]

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

cena

cena

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner. 
bed
bed
[Sustantivo]

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

cama

cama

Ex: I make my bed every morning to keep it tidy. 
to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger, levantar

recoger, levantar

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning. 

Ella recogió el periódico del porche por la mañana.

dirty
dirty
[Adjetivo]

covered or marked with dirt, stains, or other unwanted substances

sucio

sucio

Ex: Emma wiped the dirty window with a damp cloth. 
clothes
clothes
[Sustantivo]

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

ropa

ropa

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet. 
to put away

to place something where it should be after using it

guardar algo en su sitio después de usarlo, recoger algo y guardarlo en el lugar adecuado

guardar algo en su sitio después de usarlo, recoger algo y guardarlo en el lugar adecuado

Ex: I just finished washing the dishes and put them away. 

Acabo de terminar de lavar los platos y los guardé.

to take out

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

sacar, extraer

sacar, extraer

Ex: Can you take the batteries out of the remote control? 

¿Puedes sacar las pilas del control remoto?

rubbish
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted material or things that are thrown away because they are no longer needed

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: Someone had left a pile of rubbish beside the road. 
to tidy
to tidy
[Verbo]

to make a place or collection of things neat and orderly

ordenar,  arreglar

ordenar, arreglar

Ex: Please tidy your room before dinner. 
room
room
[Sustantivo]

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

habitación

habitación

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading. 
course
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees. 
mistake
mistake
[Sustantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

error

error

Ex: It's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others. 
exam
exam
[Sustantivo]

a formal test of a person's knowledge or ability in a particular subject

examen

examen

Ex: I passed the driving exam on my second attempt. 
exercise
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 lab exercises to conduct experiments and analyze results. 
to [make] a noise

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

Ex: The malfunctioning refrigerator is making a strange noise, indicating it needs repair. 
phone call
phone call
[Sustantivo]

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

llamada telefónica, llamada

llamada telefónica, llamada

Ex: She scheduled a phone call with her doctor to discuss her recent health concerns. 

Ella programó una llamada telefónica con su médico para discutir sus recientes preocupaciones de salud.

sport
sport
[Sustantivo]

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

deporte

deporte

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams. 
plan
plan
[Sustantivo]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

plan

plan

Ex: The business proposal includes a comprehensive financial plan for the next fiscal year. 
excuse
excuse
[Sustantivo]

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

excusa, pretexto

excusa, pretexto

Ex: The teacher reminded the students that having a valid excuse is necessary for missing assignments. 
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