El libro Headway - Principiante - Unidad 8

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

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

sillón

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

mesa

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

escritorio

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

cartel, póster

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

silla

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

lámpara

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

nevera, refrigerador

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

cajón

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

sofá

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

olla

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

pared, muro

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

baño

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

habitación

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

sala de estar

the place in a building or home where we make food

cocina

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

viña, viñedo

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

campamento, camping

a large building or complex with shops, businesses, and entertainment for people to visit

centro comercial, complejo comercial

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

aparcar, estacionamiento

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

a large, specially designed facility used for playing football

estadio de fútbol, campo de fútbol

a building where films are shown

cine

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardín

a building or place that sells goods or services

tienda, local

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

banco

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

cosmopolita

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

artista

a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

quiosco, papelería

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

fabuloso

to travel or move from one location to another

ir

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

lento

to or at a great distance

lejos

the act of buying goods from stores

ir de compras

a type of sport in which a person stands on a surfboard that is pulled on the surface of water by a special kite

kitesurf, surf con cometa

very large in size

enorme

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

revista

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

foto

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

bolígrafo

a dish of fried fish served with chips

pescado frito con papas fritas, pescado frito con patatas fritas, fish and chips

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

minuto

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montaña

in a position very close to someone or something

al lado de

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

pingüino

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mar

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

mariscos, marisco

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

tomar el sol, asolearse

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

viento

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

recuerdo

in a manner that is not curved

derecho

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

ordenado, limpio

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

girar

in or to a position that is below something

debajo de