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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
coast
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers. 
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. 
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. 
small
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
empty
empty
[Adjetivo]

with no one or nothing inside

vacío

vacío

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

protected from any danger

sin peligro, seguro

sin peligro, seguro

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft. 
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. 
canal
canal
[Sustantivo]

a long artificial waterway built for boats to travel along or for carrying water from one place to another

canal

canal

Ex: Emma rented a bicycle and rode beside the canal. 
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. 
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 where ships and boats can anchor or remain safely

puerto

puerto

Ex: We watched the ferry enter the harbor at sunset. 
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. 
lake
lake
[Sustantivo]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lago

lago

Ex: The mountain's reflection in the lake was stunning. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

the remains of a building, town, or other structure that has been destroyed or fallen into decay

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: Only a few stone walls remain among the ruins. 
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 three-dimensional figure of a person or animal, typically made from a hard material such as stone, metal, or wood

estatua

estatua

Ex: The city erected a statue in memory of the famous writer. 
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 religious worship, especially in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism

templo

templo

Ex: The temple attracts thousands of visitors each year. 
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. 
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. 
monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure, statue, or other object built to commemorate a person or important event

monumento

monumento

Ex: Thousands of visitors come to see the national monument each year. 
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