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El libro Face2face - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 10 - 10A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 10 - 10A en el libro de curso Face2Face Upper-Intermediate, como "hogar", "caldera", "decorar", etc.

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household
household
[Sustantivo]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

familia

familia

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party. 

Los nuevos vecinos presentaron su hogar a todos en la calle durante una fiesta de bienvenida.

to change
to change
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing different

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: The accident changed everything for him. 

El accidente cambió todo para él.

battery
battery
[Sustantivo]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

batería

batería

Ex: The electric car's battery allows it to travel long distances without emissions. 

La batería del coche eléctrico le permite viajar largas distancias sin emisiones.

leak
leak
[Sustantivo]

an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape

fuga, escape

fuga, escape

Ex: The roof had a small leak, causing water to drip into the living room. 

El techo tenía una pequeña fuga, lo que hacía que el agua gotease en la sala de estar.

light bulb
light bulb
[Sustantivo]

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

bombilla

bombilla

Ex: The energy-efficient LED light bulbs lasted much longer than traditional incandescent ones. 

Las bombillas LED de bajo consumo duraron mucho más que las bombillas incandescentes tradicionales.

to put up
to put up
[Verbo]

to place something somewhere noticeable

poner

poner

Ex: They put the billboard up to advertise their new product. 

Colocaron el cartel para anunciar su nuevo producto.

shelf
shelf
[Sustantivo]

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

estante, repisa, balda

estante, repisa, balda

Ex: He mounted a floating shelf above his desk to hold his computer monitor. 

Montó una estantería flotante encima de su escritorio para sostener su monitor de computadora.

tile
tile
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

azulejo, baldosa

azulejo, baldosa

Ex: The roof of the house was made of terracotta tiles, providing excellent insulation and weather protection. 

El techo de la casa estaba hecho de tejas de terracota, proporcionando un excelente aislamiento y protección contra el clima.

lighting
lighting
[Sustantivo]

the amount, quality, and distribution of light in a given space

iluminación, luz

iluminación, luz

Ex: The theater's dramatic lighting enhanced the mood of the performance. 

La iluminación dramática del teatro mejoró el ambiente de la actuación.

burglar alarm
burglar alarm
[Sustantivo]

an electronic security device that, when activated, emits a loud noise to deter and alert about unauthorized entry into a house, building, or other premises

alarma antirrobo

alarma antirrobo

Ex: The loud noise of the burglar alarm alerted the neighbors to the attempted break-in. 

El fuerte ruido de la alarma antirrobo alertó a los vecinos del intento de allanamiento.

duvet
duvet
[Sustantivo]

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, colcha nórdica

edredón, colcha nórdica

Ex: The duvet cover is easy to remove and wash, keeping the bedding fresh and clean. 

La edredón es fácil de quitar y lavar, manteniendo la ropa de cama fresca y limpia.

to fix
to fix
[Verbo]

to repair something that is broken

arreglar, reparar

arreglar, reparar

Ex: Yesterday, he fixed the broken window in the living room. 

Ayer, él arregló la ventana rota en la sala de estar.

roof
roof
[Sustantivo]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

techo

techo

Ex: She noticed a small bird nesting on the roof of her garage. 

Ella notó un pequeño pájaro anidando en el techo de su garaje.

key
key
[Sustantivo]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

llave

llave

Ex: The spare key was hidden under a rock near the front porch. 

La llave de repuesto estaba escondida bajo una roca cerca del porche delantero.

to check
to check
[Verbo]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

descubrir

descubrir

Ex: I think the store closes at 8 PM, but I'll check their website for the exact hours. 

Creo que la tienda cierra a las 8 p. m., pero voy a verificar su sitio web para conocer los horarios exactos.

do it yourself
do it yourself
[Oración]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

DIY

DIY

Ex: She learned carpentry skills through a series of do-it-yourself projects, building everything from bookshelves to a coffee table. 
tyre
tyre
[Sustantivo]

a rubber covering filled with air that fits around a vehicle's wheel to help it move smoothly and safely on the road

neumático, llanta

neumático, llanta

Ex: The tyre on my bicycle is losing air, so I need to inflate it. 

El neumático de mi bicicleta está perdiendo aire, así que necesito inflarlo.

oil
oil
[Sustantivo]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

aceite

aceite

Ex: He carefully measured the oil to fry the chicken to perfection. 

Midió cuidadosamente el aceite para freír el pollo a la perfección.

to decorate

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

decorar, adornar

decorar, adornar

Ex: The artist worked to decorate the plain wall with a vibrant mural. 

El artista trabajó para decorar la pared lisa con un mural vibrante.

flat
flat
[Sustantivo]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

plano

plano

Ex: He is looking for a flat with two bedrooms, as he plans to have a roommate next year. 

Él está buscando un piso con dos habitaciones, ya que planea tener un compañero de piso el próximo año.

room
room
[Sustantivo]

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

habitación

habitación

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading. 

Hay una pequeña habitación junto a la sala de estar para leer.

bath
bath
[Sustantivo]

the action of washing our body in a bathtub by putting it into water

baño

baño

Ex: My sister loves taking a long, relaxing bath. 

A mi hermana le encanta tomar un baño largo y relajante.

to replace
to replace
[Verbo]

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

reemplazar a

reemplazar a

Ex: The old customs of the community were eventually replaced by more modern practices. 

Las viejas costumbres de la comunidad finalmente fueron reemplazadas por prácticas más modernas.

lock
lock
[Sustantivo]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

cerradura

cerradura

Ex: She clicked the lock shut on the suitcase before boarding the plane. 

Ella hizo clic en el cerrojo cerrado en la maleta antes de abordar el avión.

window
window
[Sustantivo]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

ventana

ventana

Ex: She opened the window to let in some fresh air. 

Ella abrió la ventana para dejar entrar un poco de aire fresco.

to dry-clean

to clean clothing, bedding, or other fabrics using special chemicals and not water

limpiar en seco, hacer una limpieza en seco

limpiar en seco, hacer una limpieza en seco

Ex: You should dry-clean this fabric to avoid damaging it. 

Deberías limpiar en seco esta tela para evitar dañarla.

floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate, and it shattered into pieces on the floor. 

Ella dejó caer un plato por accidente, y se hizo añicos en el suelo.

suite
suite
[Sustantivo]

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

suite

suite

Ex: Our suite included a spacious living area, a kitchen, and a private balcony. 

Nuestra suite incluía un amplio salón, una cocina y un balcón privado.

to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

cortar

cortar

Ex: Sarah cuts fabric to make a dress. 

Sarah corta la tela para hacer un vestido.

wood
wood
[Sustantivo]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

bosque

bosque

Ex: The tree's wood was too soft for furniture, but good for papermaking. 

La madera del árbol era demasiado blanda para muebles, pero buena para hacer papel.

to service
to service
[Verbo]

to maintain, repair, or prepare something so that it is fit for use

hacer una revisión a

hacer una revisión a

Ex: She serviced the sewing machine to ensure smooth operation. 

Ella revisó la máquina de coser para garantizar un funcionamiento suave.

car
car
[Sustantivo]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

coche, carro

coche, carro

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store. 

Ella olvidó cerrar con llave su coche antes de entrar en la tienda.

clothes
clothes
[Sustantivo]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

ropa

ropa

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet. 

Mi madre me pidió que doblara mi ropa y la organizara en mi armario.

boiler
boiler
[Sustantivo]

a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

caldera, generador de vapor

caldera, generador de vapor

Ex: A broken boiler in the middle of winter can be a serious problem. 

Una caldera rota en pleno invierno puede ser un problema grave.

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