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El libro Insight - Pre-intermedio - Unidad 4 - 4A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - 4A del libro de curso Insight Pre-Intermediate, como "mansión", "servicial", "lavavajillas", etc.

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central heating
central heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

calefacción central

calefacción central

Ex: The central heating system kicked in as soon as the temperature dropped outside. 
DVD player
DVD player
[Sustantivo]

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

reproductor de DVD

reproductor de DVD

Ex: He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie. 
microwave
microwave
[Sustantivo]

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

microondas

microondas

Ex: She quickly heated up leftovers in the microwave for a quick lunch before heading back to work. 
radio
radio
[Sustantivo]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

radio

Ex: The radio program has interesting interviews. 
oven
oven
[Sustantivo]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

horno

horno

Ex: He used the oven's timer to remind him to check on the cookies. 
computer
computer
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

computadora, ordenador

computadora, ordenador

Ex: He upgraded the computer's software for better performance. 
washing machine
washing machine
[Sustantivo]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

lavadora

lavadora

Ex: He forgot to empty the pockets before putting the clothes in the washing machine. 
Hoover
Hoover
[Sustantivo]

a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt

aspiradora, hoover

aspiradora, hoover

Ex: She used a Hoover to clean the living room carpet. 
dishwasher
dishwasher
[Sustantivo]

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

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

lavavajillas, lavaplatos

Ex: He pressed the "start" button on the dishwasher and walked away. 
phone
phone
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

teléfono

teléfono

Ex: I picked up the phone and dialed my friend's number. 
television
television
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

televisión

televisión

Ex: She watched her favorite show on the TV last night. 
fortunate
fortunate
[Adjetivo]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

afortunado, dichoso

afortunado, dichoso

Ex: She felt fortunate to have found a job she loved in such a short time. 
unfortunate
unfortunate
[Adjetivo]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

desafortunado,  lamentable

desafortunado, lamentable

Ex: It was unfortunate that the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, as many people had been looking forward to it. 
lucky
lucky
[Adjetivo]

having or bringing good luck

afortunado

afortunado

Ex: He felt lucky to have seen a shooting star. 
fortunately
fortunately
[Adverbio]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

afortunadamente, por suerte

afortunadamente, por suerte

Ex: Fortunately, the weather cleared up just in time for the outdoor event, allowing it to proceed smoothly. 
unfortunately
unfortunately
[Adverbio]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Ex: Unfortunately, the flight was delayed due to severe weather conditions, causing inconvenience for the passengers. 
luckily
luckily
[Adverbio]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

por suerte

por suerte

Ex: Luckily, the airline had a last-minute seat available, and I was able to catch my flight. 
quick
quick
[Adjetivo]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rápido

rápido

Ex: The chef prepared the meal with quick movements of his hands. 
quickly
quickly
[Adverbio]

with a lot of speed

rápidamente

rápidamente

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
easy
easy
[Adjetivo]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

fácil

fácil

Ex: Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles. 
easily
easily
[Adverbio]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

fácilmente

fácilmente

Ex: She completed the marathon easily. 
surprising
surprising
[Adjetivo]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

sorprendente

sorprendente

Ex: His sudden decision to quit his job was quite surprising. 
unsurprising
unsurprising
[Adjetivo]

not causing surprise or unexpectedness, usually because it was already known or predicted

poco sorprendente, esperado

poco sorprendente, esperado

Ex: The sudden change in weather was unsurprising, given the forecast. 
helpful
helpful
[Adjetivo]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

útil

útil

Ex: He offered a helpful suggestion on how to improve the design. 
surprisingly
surprisingly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

sorprendentemente

sorprendentemente

Ex: She finished the race surprisingly quickly, beating all her competitors. 
unsurprisingly
unsurprisingly
[Adverbio]

in a way that is not surprising or unexpected

como era de esperar, no es sorprendente

como era de esperar, no es sorprendente

Ex: Unsurprisingly, the experienced chef's new recipe became an instant hit with the restaurant's regular customers. 
unhelpful
unhelpful
[Adjetivo]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

inútil, poco útil

inútil, poco útil

Ex: His unhelpful comments only made the situation worse, adding unnecessary tension. 
helpfully
helpfully
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows willingness or readiness to assist someone

útilmente, de manera servicial

útilmente, de manera servicial

Ex: She helpfully offered to carry my groceries up the stairs. 
necessary
necessary
[Adjetivo]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

necesario

necesario

Ex: It is necessary to study for exams to achieve good grades. 
unnecessary
unnecessary
[Adjetivo]

not needed at all or more than what is required

innecesario

innecesario

Ex: His comments during the meeting were unnecessary and only served to prolong the discussion. 
necessarily
necessarily
[Adverbio]

in a way that cannot be avoided

necesariamente

necesariamente

Ex: Learning a new language necessarily involves making mistakes along the way. 
unnecessarily
unnecessarily
[Adverbio]

without a valid reason or purpose

innecesariamente, sin necesidad

innecesariamente, sin necesidad

Ex: She apologized for taking up the professor's time unnecessarily during the office hours. 
modern-day
modern-day
[Adjetivo]

of or belonging to the present time

contemporáneo, moderno

contemporáneo, moderno

Ex: Modern-day technology has changed how people communicate. 
semi-detached house

a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

Ex: They lived in a semi-detached house with a small garden at the back. 
laborsaving
laborsaving
[Adjetivo]

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

ahorrador de mano de obra, que facilita el trabajo

ahorrador de mano de obra, que facilita el trabajo

Ex: The new laborsaving dishwasher drastically reduced the time spent on kitchen chores. 
storey
storey
[Sustantivo]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

piso, planta

piso, planta

Ex: The office is located on the third storey of the building. 
old-fashioned
old-fashioned
[Adjetivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

pasado de moda

pasado de moda

Ex: The old-fashioned rotary telephone seemed out of place in the modern office. 
full-time
full-time
[Adjetivo]

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

a tiempo completo

a tiempo completo

Ex: After her internship, they offered her a full-time position. 
open-plan
open-plan
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

sin paredes interiores

sin paredes interiores

Ex: Our office moved to a new open-plan space to encourage collaboration among employees. 
house
house
[Sustantivo]

a building where people live, especially as a family

casa

casa

Ex: She invited her friends over to her house for a birthday party. 
home
home
[Sustantivo]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

casa, hogar

casa, hogar

Ex: The family moved into a new home in the suburbs. 
block
block
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

Ex: The new apartment block offers luxurious amenities and a great view. 
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: She decided to rent a flat in the city center to be closer to her job and local amenities. 
bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues. 
caravan
caravan
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping

caravana

caravana

Ex: They traveled across the country in a caravan equipped with beds and a kitchenette. 
detached house
detached house
[Sustantivo]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

Ex: They moved into a spacious detached house in the countryside. 
mansion
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean. 
semi-detached house

a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

casa adosada, casa semiadosada

Ex: They lived in a semi-detached house with a small garden at the back. 
tent
tent
[Sustantivo]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tienda de campaña

tienda de campaña

Ex: At the end of the trip, we folded the tent and put it back in its bag. 
terraced house
terraced house
[Sustantivo]

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

casa adosada, casa en hilera

casa adosada, casa en hilera

Ex: They bought a terraced house in the city center to be closer to work. 
castle
castle
[Sustantivo]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

castillo

castillo

Ex: They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages. 
cottage
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: They spent the weekend at a charming cottage by the lake. 
refrigerator
refrigerator
[Sustantivo]

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

nevera, refrigerador

nevera, refrigerador

Ex: I opened the fridge to get a bottle of water. 
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