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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 5B del libro de curso English File Pre-Intermediate, como "contaminado", "moderno", "canal", etc.

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castle
castle
[Sustantivo]

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

castillo

castillo

Ex: During the summer vacation, the family visited several castles across Europe, each with its unique history. 

Durante las vacaciones de verano, la familia visitó varios castillos en Europa, cada uno con su historia única.

cathedral
cathedral
[Sustantivo]

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

catedral

catedral

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la catedral para admirar su importancia histórica y su diseño impresionante.

church
church
[Sustantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

iglesia

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church, singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony. 

Celebraron la Pascua en la iglesia, cantando himnos y participando en la ceremonia religiosa.

city
city
[Sustantivo]

a larger and more populated town

ciudad

ciudad

Ex: They visit the city's museums to learn about its history and culture. 

Visitan los museos de la ciudad para aprender sobre su historia y cultura.

town
town
[Sustantivo]

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

pueblo

pueblo

Ex: She volunteers at the town library to help with organizing books. 

Ella es voluntaria en la biblioteca municipal para ayudar con la organización de los libros.

north
north
[Adjetivo]

located or positioned toward the northern direction

norte, septentrional

norte, septentrional

Ex: The north entrance to the city is often congested with traffic. 

La entrada norte de la ciudad a menudo está congestionada con tráfico.

south
south
[Adjetivo]

located toward the southern direction

del sur

del sur

Ex: The south entrance to the park is less crowded than the north entrance. 

La entrada sur del parque está menos concurrida que la entrada norte.

coast
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers. 

La costa rocosa era un lugar popular para los observadores de aves.

east
east
[Adjetivo]

located in or coming from the east

oriental, del este

oriental, del este

Ex: The east wind brings moisture from the ocean. 

El viento del este trae humedad del océano.

west
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 is often associated with notions of freedom and adventure. 

El oeste a menudo se asocia con nociones de libertad y aventura.

small
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight. 

La habitación tenía una pequeña ventana que dejaba entrar solo un poco de luz solar.

medium-sized
medium-sized
[Adjetivo]

having a size that is not small or big

de tamaño mediano, mediano

de tamaño mediano, mediano

Ex: The medium-sized car offered a good balance between fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. 

El coche de tamaño mediano ofrecía un buen equilibrio entre eficiencia de combustible y comodidad para los pasajeros.

large
large
[Adjetivo]

above average in amount or size

grande

grande

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around. 

El gran libro era pesado y difícil de llevar.

boring
boring
[Adjetivo]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early. 

La conferencia fue tan aburrida que varios estudiantes se fueron temprano.

crowded
crowded
[Adjetivo]

(of a space) filled with things or people

atestado

atestado

Ex: She felt claustrophobic in the crowded elevator. 

Se sintió claustrofóbica en el ascensor abarrotado.

dangerous
dangerous
[Adjetivo]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

peligroso

peligroso

Ex: She's allergic to bees; a sting can be dangerous for her. 

Ella es alérgica a las abejas; una picadura puede ser peligrosa para ella.

modern
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world. 

El documental destaca la vida moderna en las áreas urbanas alrededor del mundo.

noisy
noisy
[Adjetivo]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

ruidoso

ruidoso

Ex: The party next door was noisy, with loud music and people talking. 

La fiesta de al lado estaba ruidosa, con música alta y gente hablando.

polluted
polluted
[Adjetivo]

containing harmful or dirty substances

contaminado, polucionado

contaminado, polucionado

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris, causing harm to marine animals. 

La playa contaminada estaba llena de botellas de plástico y escombros, causando daño a los animales marinos.

clean
clean
[Adjetivo]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

limpio, aseado

limpio, aseado

Ex: She used a clean sponge to wipe the kitchen counter. 

Ella usó una esponja limpia para limpiar la encimera de la cocina.

empty
empty
[Adjetivo]

with no one or nothing inside

vacío

vacío

Ex: She opened the empty refrigerator, realizing she needed to go grocery shopping. 

Abrió el refrigerador vacío, dándose cuenta de que necesitaba ir de compras.

exciting
exciting
[Adjetivo]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky. 

El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue realmente emocionante e iluminó todo el cielo.

historic
historic
[Adjetivo]

having great importance or effect in history

histórico, memorable

histórico, memorable

Ex: His speech was considered historic, as it addressed crucial issues affecting the community. 

Su discurso fue considerado histórico, ya que abordaba cuestiones cruciales que afectan a la comunidad.

interesting
interesting
[Adjetivo]

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

interesante

interesante

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars. 

Mi vecino tiene una colección interesante de coches vintage.

quiet
quiet
[Adjetivo]

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

silencioso, tranquilo

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city. 

La calle tranquila fue un cambio bienvenido del bullicioso de la ciudad.

safe
safe
[Adjetivo]

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft. 

La bóveda segura mantuvo los documentos valiosos a salvo del robo.

bridge
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: She paused on the bridge to take photographs of the city skyline. 

Se detuvo en el puente para tomar fotografías del horizonte de la ciudad.

canal
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 used to irrigate the surrounding farmland. 

El canal se utilizaba para regar las tierras de cultivo circundantes.

wall
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: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting. 

Se sube a una escalera para llegar a la parte superior de la pared para pintar.

department store
department store
[Sustantivo]

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

tienda por departamentos

tienda por departamentos

Ex: He bought a new suit in the men's department of the department store. 

Compró un traje nuevo en la sección de hombres del almacén por departamentos.

harbor
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: The sailors were relieved to see the harbor after weeks at sea. 

Los marineros se sintieron aliviados al ver el puerto después de semanas en el mar.

hill
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 cycling race included a tough hill climb. 

La carrera ciclista incluía una dura subida de colina.

lake
lake
[Sustantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: The mountain's reflection in the lake was stunning. 

El reflejo de la montaña en el lago era impresionante.

market
market
[Sustantivo]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

mercado

mercado

Ex: She enjoyed browsing the stalls at the outdoor market, sampling cheeses and pastries. 

Disfrutaba recorriendo los puestos del mercado al aire libre, probando quesos y pasteles.

mosque
mosque
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mezquita

mezquita

Ex: The mosque welcomed visitors of all faiths to learn about Islam and its practices. 

La mezquita dio la bienvenida a visitantes de todas las religiones para aprender sobre el Islam y sus prácticas.

museum
museum
[Sustantivo]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

museo

museo

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations. 

Visité el museo para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.

palace
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 ancient palace of the emperor stood as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations, its ruins offering glimpses into history. 

El antiguo palacio del emperador se erigía como un testimonio de la grandeza de las civilizaciones pasadas, sus ruinas ofreciendo vislumbres de la historia.

ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

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

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins. 

Los arqueólogos trabajaron para preservar las ruinas históricas.

shopping center
shopping center
[Sustantivo]

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

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The shopping center is just a five-minute drive from our house. 

El centro comercial está a solo cinco minutos en coche de nuestra casa.

shopping mall
shopping mall
[Sustantivo]

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

centro comercial

centro comercial

Ex: The shopping mall was crowded with shoppers taking advantage of the holiday sales and promotions. 

El centro comercial estaba lleno de compradores aprovechando las ventas y promociones de las vacaciones.

statue
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 artist spent months sculpting the intricate details of the marble statue, bringing his vision to life. 

El artista pasó meses esculpiendo los intrincados detalles de la estatua de mármol, dando vida a su visión.

synagogue
synagogue
[Sustantivo]

a place of worship and religious study for Jews

sinagoga

sinagoga

Ex: The community center hosts events and classes at the synagogue to promote cultural and educational activities. 

El centro comunitario organiza eventos y clases en la sinagoga para promover actividades culturales y educativas.

temple
temple
[Sustantivo]

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

templo

templo

Ex: She performed rituals at the temple during the festival of Diwali. 

Ella realizó rituales en el templo durante el festival de Diwali.

town hall
town hall
[Sustantivo]

a building in which the officials of a town work

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

Ex: The town hall is also used for community events and celebrations. 

El ayuntamiento también se utiliza para eventos comunitarios y celebraciones.

religious
religious
[Adjetivo]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

religioso

religioso

Ex: Many religious texts contain stories of moral guidance and spiritual wisdom. 

Muchos textos religiosos contienen historias de orientación moral y sabiduría espiritual.

building
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 school building has a playground for the students. 

El edificio de la escuela tiene un patio de recreo para los estudiantes.

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

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

monumento

monumento

Ex: The local community raised funds to build a monument dedicated to the town's founder. 
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