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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. 

En tiempos de crisis, la gente a menudo se une para hacer lo que sea necesario.

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. 

El pastel americano clásico está hecho de una corteza escamosa y un delicioso relleno de frutas.

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. 

Sarah limpia las encimeras de la cocina con una esponja.

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. 

Ella dejó caer un plato por accidente, y se hizo añicos en el suelo.

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 act of buying goods from stores

ir de compras

ir de compras

Ex: She made a shopping list before going to the store. 

Ella hizo una lista de compras antes de ir a la tienda.

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. 

Los muebles antiguos requieren un cuidado delicado, y el dueño los desempolva meticulosamente para preservar su condición.

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. 

La tienda de muebles tiene una amplia sección de sofás, mesas y sillas.

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. 

Para evitar arrugas, colocó cuidadosamente la camisa recién planchada en la cama.

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. 

La mesa de picnic de madera en el parque era un lugar perfecto para almorzar.

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. 

El jardinero despejó las plantas crecidas en exceso para crear un espacio más organizado y abierto.

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. 

El conductor cargó la furgoneta de reparto con paquetes para la ruta de entrega de la mañana.

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. 

Ella preparó una lonchera con un wrap de pavo, bastones de zanahoria y un yogur para un almuerzo equilibrado.

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. 

Asaron hamburguesas y hot dogs para una cena informal de verano.

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. 

Hago mi cama todas las mañanas para mantenerla ordenada.

to pick up
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

recoger

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

Ella recogió el periódico del porche por la mañana.

dirty
dirty
[Adjetivo]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sucio

sucio

Ex: She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt. 

Encontró una mancha sucia en su camisa favorita.

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. 

Mi madre me pidió que doblara mi ropa y la organizara en mi armario.

to put away

to place something where it should be after using it

guardar, colocar en su lugar

guardar, colocar en su lugar

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

sacar

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

¿Puedes sacar las pilas del control remoto?

rubbish
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish, prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day. 

El parque estaba lleno de basura, lo que llevó a los voluntarios a organizar un día de limpieza.

to tidy
to tidy
[Verbo]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

ordenar, organizar

ordenar, organizar

Ex: After the children finished playing, they were asked to tidy their toys and put everything back in its place. 

Después de que los niños terminaron de jugar, se les pidió que ordenaran sus juguetes y que pusieran todo en su lugar.

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. 

Hay una pequeña habitación junto a la sala de estar para leer.

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. 

La empresa proporcionó un curso de capacitación para todos los nuevos empleados.

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. 

Es importante asumir la responsabilidad de tus errores en lugar de culpar a otros.

exam
exam
[Sustantivo]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

examen

examen

Ex: The biology exam covers topics like genetics, cells, and ecology. 

El examen de biología cubre temas como genética, células y ecología.

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. 

Como parte del plan de estudios de ciencias, se asignaron a los estudiantes ejercicios de laboratorio semanales para realizar experimentos y analizar los resultados.

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. 

El fútbol es un deporte popular que se juega con un balón redondo y dos equipos.

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. 

La propuesta de negocio incluye un plan financiero integral para el próximo año fiscal.

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. 

El profesor recordó a los estudiantes que tener una excusa válida es necesaria para las tareas faltantes.

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