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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Casa

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre edificios y estructuras, como "mansion", "penthouse", "duplex", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
mortgage
mortgage
[Sustantivo]

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

hipoteca

hipoteca

Ex: The monthly mortgage payments include principal and interest, as well as property taxes and insurance. 

Los pagos mensuales de la hipoteca incluyen el capital y los intereses, así como los impuestos a la propiedad y el seguro.

property
property
[Sustantivo]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income. 

Invirtió en propiedades de alquiler como fuente de ingresos pasivos.

skyscraper
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades. 

El arquitecto diseñó un rascacielos futurista con fachadas de vidrio.

mansion
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: The mansion has ten bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a large garden. 

La mansión tiene diez habitaciones, una piscina y un gran jardín.

condominium
condominium
[Sustantivo]

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

condominio

condominio

Ex: Residents of the condominium enjoy access to shared facilities such as a swimming pool and fitness center. 

Los residentes del condominio disfrutan de acceso a instalaciones compartidas como una piscina y un gimnasio.

penthouse
penthouse
[Sustantivo]

an apartment on top of a tall building

ático, penthouse

ático, penthouse

Ex: The penthouse is considered the most exclusive residence in the building. 

El penthouse está considerado como la residencia más exclusiva del edificio.

duplex
duplex
[Sustantivo]

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

dúplex

dúplex

Ex: The duplex layout allows for privacy between the two units, making it ideal for extended families or rental properties. 

El diseño dúplex permite privacidad entre las dos unidades, lo que lo hace ideal para familias extendidas o propiedades de alquiler.

complex
complex
[Sustantivo]

a set of buildings of the same type and design in the same place

complejo

complejo

Ex: The tech startup moved into a modern complex with glass walls and open spaces, fostering a collaborative work environment. 

La startup tecnológica se mudó a un complejo moderno con paredes de cristal y espacios abiertos, fomentando un entorno de trabajo colaborativo.

housing development

an area where multiple residential buildings, such as houses, townhouses, or apartments, are constructed to create a new community or neighborhood

urbanización, fraccionamiento

urbanización, fraccionamiento

Ex: Developers are working on a sustainable housing development that incorporates green building practices and energy-efficient technologies. 

Los desarrolladores están trabajando en un desarrollo de viviendas sostenible que incorpora prácticas de construcción ecológica y tecnologías energéticamente eficientes.

row house
row house
[Sustantivo]

a house that is part of a row of similar houses built side by side

casa adosada

casa adosada

Ex: Each row house has its own private entrance and backyard, providing a balance of privacy and community living. 

Cada casa adosada tiene su propia entrada privada y patio trasero, proporcionando un equilibrio entre privacidad y vida comunitaria.

houseboat
houseboat
[Sustantivo]

a boat designed for living in

casa flotante

casa flotante

Ex: She dreams of retiring on a houseboat and traveling from port to port. 

Ella sueña con jubilarse en una casa flotante y viajar de puerto en puerto.

attic
attic
[Sustantivo]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

ático

ático

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house. 

Descubrieron viejas reliquias familiares guardadas en cajas en el ático mientras limpiaban la casa.

basement
basement
[Sustantivo]

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

sótano

sótano

Ex: He keeps his workout equipment in the basement to have a private gym space. 

Él guarda su equipo de entrenamiento en el sótano para tener un espacio de gimnasio privado.

cellar
cellar
[Sustantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

sótano

sótano

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar. 

Ella encontró una puerta oculta en la cocina que conducía abajo al sótano.

nursery
nursery
[Sustantivo]

a room in an apartment or house that a baby sleeps in

cuarto del bebé, cuarto de los niños

cuarto del bebé, cuarto de los niños

Ex: She spent months preparing the nursery before the baby arrived. 

Pasó meses preparando el cuarto del bebé antes de que llegara el bebé.

patio
patio
[Sustantivo]

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

patio

patio

Ex: She decorated the patio with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy atmosphere. 

Ella decoró el patio con plantas en macetas y luces de cuerda para crear un ambiente acogedor.

rooftop
rooftop
[Sustantivo]

the external surface of a building roof

techo

techo

Ex: The hotel has a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the sea. 

El hotel tiene una piscina en la azotea con vistas panorámicas al mar.

doorbell
doorbell
[Sustantivo]

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

timbre

timbre

Ex: He installed a video doorbell to see who is at the door without opening it. 

Instaló un timbre de video para ver quién está en la puerta sin abrirla.

doorstep
doorstep
[Sustantivo]

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

umbral

umbral

Ex: He wiped his feet on the doormat before stepping onto the doorstep of their newly renovated house. 

Se limpió los pies en el felpudo antes de pisar el umbral de su casa recién renovada.

doorway
doorway
[Sustantivo]

the area around the door at the entrance to a house, room, etc.

entrada, puerta

entrada, puerta

Ex: He paused at the doorway to take one last look at the room before leaving. 

Se detuvo en el umbral de la puerta para echar un último vistazo a la habitación antes de irse.

air conditioning
air conditioning
[Sustantivo]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

aire acondicionado

aire acondicionado

Ex: The office air con system can be adjusted to suit the comfort of the employees. 

El sistema de aire acondicionado de la oficina se puede ajustar para adaptarse al confort de los empleados.

central heating
central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm. 

La calefacción central mantenía cada habitación de la casa uniformemente cálida.

smoke alarm
smoke alarm
[Sustantivo]

a device or alarm that starts beeping if it detects smoke or fire

detector de humo

detector de humo

Ex: The landlord installed smoke alarms in every room of the apartment building to comply with safety regulations. 

El propietario instaló detectores de humo en cada habitación del edificio de apartamentos para cumplir con las normas de seguridad.

bureau
bureau
[Sustantivo]

a piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes and personal items

cómoda, tocador

cómoda, tocador

Ex: The family heirloom, a beautifully crafted bureau, had been passed down through generations, preserving memories and clothing from different eras. 

La reliquia familiar, un bureau bellamente elaborado, había sido transmitido de generación en generación, preservando recuerdos y ropa de diferentes épocas.

drawer
drawer
[Sustantivo]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

cajón

cajón

Ex: He rummaged through the desk drawer to find a pen and paper to jot down a quick note. 

Él rebuscó en el cajón del escritorio para encontrar un bolígrafo y papel para apuntar una nota rápida.

garbage can
garbage can
[Sustantivo]

an object for collecting and temporarily storing trash or waste materials, often placed outside a house

cubo de basura, bote de basura

cubo de basura, bote de basura

Ex: They kept a small garbage can under the desk for disposing of paper scraps and packaging materials. 

Mantuvieron un pequeño cubo de basura debajo del escritorio para desechar trozos de papel y materiales de embalaje.

chore
chore
[Sustantivo]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

tarea, faena

tarea, faena

Ex: Washing dishes is a chore that no one enjoys, but it has to be done. 

Lavar los platos es una tarea que nadie disfruta, pero hay que hacerlo.

to mop
to mop
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end

fregar, trapear

fregar, trapear

Ex: The janitor mops the hallway floors to maintain cleanliness. 

El conserje trapea los pisos del pasillo para mantener la limpieza.

to scrub
to scrub
[Verbo]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

fregar, restregar

fregar, restregar

Ex: He scrubs the outdoor patio furniture to remove dirt and grime. 

Él restriega los muebles de patio al aire libre para eliminar la suciedad y la mugre.

to sweep
to sweep
[Verbo]

to clean a place by using a broom

barrer

barrer

Ex: He sweeps the porch to remove fallen leaves and dirt. 

Él barre el porche para quitar las hojas caídas y la suciedad.

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 wipe
to wipe
[Verbo]

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

limpiar, pasar

limpiar, pasar

Ex: He wiped his hands on a towel after washing them in the sink. 

Se secó las manos con una toalla después de lavarlas en el lavabo.

to furnish
to furnish
[Verbo]

to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

amueblar

amueblar

Ex: To create a cozy workspace, she plans to furnish her home office with a desk, chair, and bookshelves. 

Para crear un espacio de trabajo acogedor, planea amueblar su oficina en casa con un escritorio, una silla y estanterías.

to coat
to coat
[Verbo]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

cubrir, revestir

cubrir, revestir

Ex: The chef carefully coated the chicken with a flavorful marinade before grilling. 

El chef cubrió cuidadosamente el pollo con un adobo sabroso antes de asarlo.

blueprint
blueprint
[Sustantivo]

a detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

cianotipo, plano

cianotipo, plano

Ex: The factory layout was illustrated on a large blueprint. 

La disposición de la fábrica se ilustró en un gran plano técnico.

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