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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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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 doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .A menudo escuchan música mientras hacen las **tareas domésticas** para que las tareas sean más agradables.
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?¿Hay algo que pueda **hacer** por ti?
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.El famoso plato de paella se **hace** con arroz, azafrán y una variedad de mariscos o carne.
to clean
[Verbo]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpiar

limpiar

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .Siempre **limpiamos** el baño para mantenerlo higiénico.
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She spilled juice on the floor and immediately cleaned it up .Ella derramó jugo en el **suelo** y lo limpió inmediatamente.
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.Después de completar el **planchado**, sintió una sensación de logro al ver la ropa bien planchada.
shopping
[Sustantivo]

the act of buying goods from stores

ir de compras

ir de compras

Ex: They are planning a shopping trip this weekend .Están planeando un viaje de **compras** este fin de semana.
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: They vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud .Ellos **aspiran** las alfombras y los felpudos en la entrada para eliminar la suciedad y el barro.
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: Before guests arrive , she hoovers the couch to create a welcoming atmosphere .Antes de que lleguen los invitados, ella **pasa la aspiradora** por el sofá para crear un ambiente acogedor.
washing-up
[Sustantivo]

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

platos sucios

platos sucios

Ex: The washing-up duty was split between the siblings to make it fair and manageable .El deber de **lavar los platos** se dividió entre los hermanos para que fuera justo y manejable.
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 .El ama de llaves **quita el polvo** de los cuadros en la pared para mantenerlos frescos.
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 heavy furniture to vacuum the carpet .Necesitamos mover los **muebles** pesados para aspirar la alfombra.
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 to lay herself on the comfortable sofa for a short nap .Después de un largo día, estaba lista para **acostarse** en el cómodo sofá para una breve siesta.
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 the table during the family game night .Jugamos juegos de mesa en la **mesa** durante la noche de juegos en familia.
to clear
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

despejar

despejar

Ex: The manager instructed the staff to clear the shelves .El gerente instruyó al personal para **despejar** los estantes.
to load
[Verbo]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

cargar

cargar

Ex: Emily loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .Emily **cargó** su autocaravana con suministros de camping y partió hacia un fin de semana en las montañas.
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

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

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .El nuevo **lavavajillas** tiene un ciclo de lavado rápido para cargas pequeñas.
to unload
[Verbo]

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

descargar, desembarcar

descargar, desembarcar

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together to unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .El personal de entrega trabajó juntos para **descargar** los paquetes de la furgoneta de entrega en la puerta.
lunch
[Sustantivo]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

almuerzo

almuerzo

Ex: The café served a delicious lunch special of grilled salmon with roasted vegetables .El café sirvió un delicioso **almuerzo** especial de salmón a la parrilla con verduras asadas.
dinner
[Sustantivo]

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

cena

cena

Ex: We ordered takeout pizza for an easy dinner.Pedimos pizza para llevar para una **cena** fácil.
bed
[Sustantivo]

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

cama

cama

Ex: The bed in the hotel room was king-sized .La **cama** en la habitación del hotel era king-size.
to pick up
[Verbo]

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

recoger

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .El oficial de policía **recoge** la evidencia con una mano enguantada.
dirty
[Adjetivo]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sucio

sucio

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .Los platos **sucios** en la cocina del restaurante necesitaban ser lavados.
clothes
[Sustantivo]

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

ropa

ropa

Ex: She was excited to buy new clothes for the summer season .Estaba emocionada de comprar **ropa** nueva para la temporada de verano.

to place something where it should be after using it

guardar, colocar en su lugar

guardar, colocar en su lugar

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .Ella **guardó** los comestibles tan pronto como llegó a casa.

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

sacar

sacar

Ex: The surgeon will take the appendix out during the operation.El cirujano **extraerá** el apéndice durante la operación.
rubbish
[Sustantivo]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

basura, desechos

basura, desechos

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .El consejo ha implementado nuevos contenedores para la **basura** para fomentar la correcta eliminación de residuos en la comunidad.
to tidy
[Verbo]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

ordenar, organizar

ordenar, organizar

Ex: It only took a few minutes to tidy the garden by trimming the hedges and clearing away the fallen leaves .Solo tomó unos minutos **ordenar** el jardín podando los setos y recogiendo las hojas caídas.
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 quiet room to study for my exams .Encontré una **habitación** tranquila para estudiar para mis exámenes.
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .La universidad ofrece un **curso** de programación informática para principiantes.
mistake
[Sustantivo]

an act or opinion that is wrong

error

error

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Una cultura que fomenta la asunción de riesgos y el aprendizaje de los **errores** promueve la innovación y la creatividad.
exam
[Sustantivo]

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

examen

examen

Ex: The students received their exam results and were happy to see their improvements .Los estudiantes recibieron sus resultados del **examen** y estaban felices de ver sus mejoras.
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, a los estudiantes se les asignaron **ejercicios** de laboratorio semanales para realizar experimentos y analizar resultados.

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 important phone call regarding a job opportunity .Durante la reunión, salió para recibir una **llamada telefónica** importante sobre una oportunidad de trabajo.
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 exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .El hockey es un **deporte** emocionante que se juega en hielo o en campo, con palos y un pequeño disco o pelota.
plan
[Sustantivo]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

plan

plan

Ex: The team is working on a contingency plan to address potential challenges in the project .El equipo está trabajando en un **plan** de contingencia para abordar los posibles desafíos del proyecto.
excuse
[Sustantivo]

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

excusa, pretexto

excusa, pretexto

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .Su **excusa** por no completar el proyecto a tiempo no fue convincente, y se le pidió que lo rehiciera.
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