El libro Solutions - Intermedio - Unidad 4 - 4G

a building where people live, especially as a family

casa

a small table or cabinet placed next to a bed, typically used to hold items such as a lamp, alarm clock, or personal belongings

mesa de noche, buró

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

biblioteca

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

litera, camarote

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

cortina

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

cojín, almohadón

a bed that is big enough for two people to sleep in

cama doble, cama de pareja

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

edredón, cobertor

a device, often made of metal, used for securing or locking doors

gancho, ganchito

the built-in furniture installed in many kitchens for storage of food

mueble de cocina, armario de cocina

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

lámpara

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

microondas

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

almohada

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

estante, repisa, balda

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

sofá

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

sillón

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

lavabo, fregadero

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

persiana

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

cubo, balde

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

alfombra

a decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and usually has multiple branches or arms for holding lights

candelabro, lámpara de araña

a narrow foldable bed that can be easily carried or stored anywhere

catre

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

escritorio

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

an object put on the ground in front of a door, used for cleaning the shoes on

felpudo

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

chimenea, hogar

an electrical container that can store food for a long time at a temperature that is very low

congelador, freezer

a device that you use to blow warm air over our hair to dry it

secador de pelo

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

hervidor

the part of a bed made of soft material on which a person sleeps

colchón

a metal device with pipes that are filled with hot water to heat a room

radiador

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

alfombra

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

fregadero

one of a pair of exterior wooden or metal covers of a window that can be closed for preventing light from coming in or protecting the house against thieves or other threats

contraventana

a seat, often with four legs, that does not include a any support for one's back or arms

taburete, banqueta

an electronic device used in the kitchen to make toast

tostadora

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armario, guardarropa

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

a machine that dries wet clothes by rotating them in a drum while circulating warm air

secarropas, secadora

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

nevera, refrigerador