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El libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lección 5B

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castle
[Sustantivo]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

castillo

castillo

Ex: He dreamed of living in a fairytale castle overlooking the sea .Soñaba con vivir en un **castillo** de cuento de hadas con vistas al mar.
cathedral
[Sustantivo]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

catedral

catedral

Ex: During the holiday season , the cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .Durante la temporada navideña, la **catedral** está bellamente decorada con luces y adornos festivos.
church
[Sustantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

iglesia

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .Se ofreció como voluntario en el comedor de beneficencia de la **iglesia** para ayudar a alimentar a los sin hogar.
city
[Sustantivo]

a larger and more populated town

ciudad

ciudad

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

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

pueblo

pueblo

Ex: They organize community events in town to bring people together .Organizan eventos comunitarios en el **pueblo** para reunir a la gente.
north
[Adjetivo]

located or positioned toward the northern direction

norte, septentrional

norte, septentrional

Ex: The north slope of the hill is shaded and cooler than the south slope .La ladera **norte** de la colina está sombreada y es más fresca que la ladera sur.
south
[Adjetivo]

located toward the southern direction

del sur

del sur

Ex: The south wing of the building houses the administrative offices .El ala **sur** del edificio alberga las oficinas administrativas.
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .Ayer la **costa** estaba llena de gente disfrutando del sol de verano.
east
[Adjetivo]

located in or coming from the east

oriental, del este

oriental, del este

Ex: The east side of the mountain receives sunlight first in the morning.El lado **este** de la montaña recibe la luz del sol primero en la mañana.
west
[Sustantivo]

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

oeste, the direction where the sun sets

oeste, the direction where the sun sets

Ex: The west offers a wide range of outdoor activities , such as hiking , camping , and fishing .El **oeste** ofrece una amplia gama de actividades al aire libre, como senderismo, camping y pesca.
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .La **pequeña** cabaña estaba cómodamente enclavada en el claro del bosque.
medium-sized
[Adjetivo]

having a size that is not small or big

de tamaño mediano, mediano

de tamaño mediano, mediano

Ex: The medium-sized suitcase was spacious enough to hold all of their belongings for the weekend trip .La maleta **de tamaño mediano** era lo suficientemente espaciosa como para contener todas sus pertenencias para el viaje de fin de semana.
large
[Adjetivo]

above average in amount or size

grande

grande

Ex: He had a large collection of vintage cars , displayed proudly in his garage .Tenía una **gran** colección de coches antiguos, exhibidos con orgullo en su garaje.
boring
[Adjetivo]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .El programa de televisión era **aburrido**, así que cambié de canal.
crowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space) filled with things or people

atestado

atestado

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .El autobús **abarrotado** llegó tarde debido al tráfico pesado.
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.El sendero de montaña es resbaladizo y se considera **peligroso**.
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .El documental examina los desafíos que enfrenta la sociedad **moderna**.
noisy
[Adjetivo]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

ruidoso

ruidoso

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .El sitio de construcción estaba **ruidoso**, con maquinaria y trabajadores haciendo ruidos fuertes.
polluted
[Adjetivo]

containing harmful or dirty substances

contaminado, polucionado

contaminado, polucionado

Ex: The polluted groundwater was unsuitable for drinking , contaminated with pollutants from nearby industrial sites .El agua subterránea **contaminada** no era apta para beber, contaminada con contaminantes de sitios industriales cercanos.
clean
[Adjetivo]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpio, aseado

limpio, aseado

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .La habitación del hotel estaba **limpia** e impecable.
empty
[Adjetivo]

with no one or nothing inside

vacío

vacío

Ex: The empty gas tank left them stranded on the side of the road , miles from the nearest gas station .El tanque de gasolina **vacío** los dejó varados al costado de la carretera, a millas de la gasolinera más cercana.
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .Van a hacer un **emocionante** viaje por carretera a través del país el próximo verano.
historic
[Adjetivo]

having great importance or effect in history

histórico, memorable

histórico, memorable

Ex: Her discovery was hailed as a historic breakthrough in medical science .Su descubrimiento fue aclamado como un avance **histórico** en la ciencia médica.
interesting
[Adjetivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

interesante

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .El profesor hizo la lección **interesante** incluyendo actividades interactivas.
quiet
[Adjetivo]

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

silencioso, tranquilo

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .El bosque estaba **tranquilo**, con solo el ocasional canto de los pájaros rompiendo el silencio.
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .Después de que pasó la tormenta, se sintieron **seguros** para regresar a sus casas y evaluar los daños.
bridge
[Sustantivo]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

puente

puente

Ex: The old stone bridge was a historic landmark in the region .El antiguo **puente** de piedra era un hito histórico en la región.
canal
[Sustantivo]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

canal

canal

Ex: The canal was widened to accommodate larger ships .El **canal** fue ensanchado para acomodar barcos más grandes.
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 the wall to keep track of important dates .Ella colocó un calendario en la **pared** para llevar un registro de las fechas importantes.
department store
[Sustantivo]

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

tienda por departamentos

tienda por departamentos

Ex: The department store's extensive toy section was a favorite with the kids .La sección extensa de juguetes del **almacén por departamentos** era la favorita de los niños.
harbor
[Sustantivo]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

puerto

puerto

Ex: They built a new marina in the harbor to accommodate more yachts .Construyeron una nueva marina en el **puerto** para acomodar más yates.
hill
[Sustantivo]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

monte

monte

Ex: The hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .La **colina** proporcionaba un límite natural entre los dos pueblos.
lake
[Sustantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Hicieron un picnic al lado del **lago**.
market
[Sustantivo]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

mercado

mercado

Ex: They visited the farmers ' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .Visitaban el **mercado** de agricultores los sábados por la mañana para comprar frutas y verduras frescas.
mosque
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mezquita

mezquita

Ex: He listened to the imam 's sermon during the weekly Friday sermon at the mosque.Escuchó el sermón del imán durante el sermón semanal del viernes en la **mezquita**.
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 the museum.Ella se inspiró en las pinturas y esculturas creadas por artistas renombrados en el **museo**.
palace
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palacio

palacio

Ex: The sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .El **palacio** del sultán era una obra maestra de la arquitectura islámica, con intrincados azulejos, altos minaretes y exuberantes patios interiores.
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeological team discovered the ruins of an ancient city .El equipo arqueológico descubrió las **ruinas** de una ciudad antigua.
shopping center
[Sustantivo]

an area of stores or a group of stores built together in one area

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: They spent their Saturday afternoon at the shopping center.Pasaron su tarde de sábado en el **centro comercial**.
shopping mall
[Sustantivo]

‌a large building or enclosed area that consists of a group of shops

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The local shopping mall also hosts community events , such as art exhibits and live music performances .El **centro comercial** local también alberga eventos comunitarios, como exposiciones de arte y actuaciones musicales en vivo.
statue
[Sustantivo]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

estatua

estatua

Ex: The ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .La antigua civilización erigió imponentes **estatuas** de dioses y diosas para honrar a sus deidades y afirmar su poder.
synagogue
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship and religious study for Jews

sinagoga

sinagoga

Ex: The historic synagogue in the city is known for its stunning architecture and rich history .La **sinagoga** histórica de la ciudad es conocida por su impresionante arquitectura y su rica historia.
temple
[Sustantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

templo

templo

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .Hizo una peregrinación al **templo** para cumplir una promesa hecha a la deidad.
town hall
[Sustantivo]

a building in which the officials of a town work

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

Ex: Local elections are supervised at the town hall.Las elecciones locales son supervisadas en el **ayuntamiento**.
religious
[Adjetivo]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

religioso

religioso

Ex: The architectural style of the building reflected religious influences .El estilo arquitectónico del edificio reflejaba influencias **religiosas**.
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 the building from the ground up .Los trabajadores construyen el **edificio** desde cero.
monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at the monument to remember those who lost their lives .Cada año, se lleva a cabo un servicio conmemorativo en el **monumento** para recordar a quienes perdieron la vida.
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