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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Casas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre casas, como "balcony", "ceiling", "built-in", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options. 

La universidad proporciona alojamiento para los estudiantes en residencias y opciones de vivienda fuera del campus.

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.

balcony
balcony
[Sustantivo]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

balcón

balcón

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space. 

Decoró el balcón con plantas en macetas y luces de cuerda para crear un espacio exterior acogedor.

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.

built-in
built-in
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or piece of equipment) connected to something in a way that is not separable

incorporado

incorporado

Ex: The kitchen comes with a built-in refrigerator for a sleek look. 

La cocina viene con un refrigerador empotrado para un aspecto elegante.

ceiling
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

techo

techo

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak. 

Notó una mancha de agua en el techo y llamó a un profesional para arreglar la fuga.

closet
closet
[Sustantivo]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

armario

armario

Ex: In the closet, she discovered a collection of vintage dresses and nostalgic memories. 

En el armario, descubrió una colección de vestidos vintage y recuerdos nostálgicos.

to decorate

to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful

decorar

decorar

Ex: The interior designer suggested decorating the accent wall with bold wallpaper featuring a floral motif. 

El diseñador de interiores sugirió decorar la pared de acento con un papel tapiz llamativo que presenta un motivo floral.

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.

entrance
entrance
[Sustantivo]

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

entrada

entrada

Ex: The entrance to the park is through the main gate. 

La entrada al parque es a través de la puerta principal.

exterior
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

Ex: She admired the intricate designs on the cathedral’s exterior façade. 

Ella admiraba los intrincados diseños en la fachada exterior de la catedral.

first floor
first floor
[Sustantivo]

the floor of a building which has the same level as the street level

primer piso

primer piso

Ex: The bookstore's main entrance is on the first floor, right by the street. 

La entrada principal de la librería está en la planta baja, justo al lado de la calle.

ground floor
ground floor
[Sustantivo]

the floor of a building at ground level

planta baja

planta baja

Ex: The ground floor of the shopping mall houses various retail stores and eateries. 

La planta baja del centro comercial alberga varias tiendas minoristas y restaurantes.

indoor
indoor
[Adjetivo]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

de interior

de interior

Ex: Indoor rock climbing gyms simulate natural rock formations for climbers to practice their skills. 

Los gimnasios de escalada interiores simulan formaciones rocosas naturales para que los escaladores practiquen sus habilidades.

interior
interior
[Adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior

interior

Ex: The interior lining of the jacket provides extra warmth in cold weather. 

El forro interior de la chaqueta proporciona calor adicional en climas fríos.

landlord
landlord
[Sustantivo]

a person or a company who rents a room, house, building, etc. to someone else

casero, dueño

casero, dueño

Ex: My landlord visits once a month to collect the rent. 

Mi casero visita una vez al mes para cobrar el alquiler.

lease
lease
[Sustantivo]

a property or piece of land that is rented for a specified time and price

propiedad en alquiler

propiedad en alquiler

outdoor
outdoor
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

al aire libre

al aire libre

Ex: The restaurant has an outdoor seating area that’s perfect for warm evenings. 

El restaurante tiene una zona de exterior que es perfecta para las noches cálidas.

to rent
to rent
[Verbo]

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

alquilar

alquilar

Ex: They agreed to rent their equipment to the construction company for the duration of the project. 

Acordaron alquilar su equipo a la empresa de construcción durante la duración del proyecto.

tenant
tenant
[Sustantivo]

someone who pays rent to live in someone else's house, room, etc.

inquilino

inquilino

Ex: The lease agreement protects the rights of the tenant. 

El contrato de arrendamiento protege los derechos del inquilino.

landmark
landmark
[Sustantivo]

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

punto de referencia

punto de referencia

Ex: The historic lighthouse on the rocky coast guided sailors safely to shore for centuries, making it a vital maritime landmark. 

El faro histórico en la costa rocosa guió a los marineros de manera segura a la orilla durante siglos, lo que lo convierte en un hito marítimo vital.

upstairs
upstairs
[Adverbio]

on or toward a higher part of a building

arriba

arriba

Ex: Let's have a movie night upstairs in the entertainment room. 

Vamos a tener una noche de cine arriba en la sala de entretenimiento.

downstairs
downstairs
[Adverbio]

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

abajo

abajo

Ex: She lives downstairs in the basement apartment. 

Ella vive abajo en el apartamento del sótano.

studio
studio
[Sustantivo]

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

studio

studio

Ex: The studio had large windows that let in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. 

El studio tenía grandes ventanas que dejaban entrar mucha luz natural, creando una atmósfera brillante y aireada.

staircase
staircase
[Sustantivo]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

escalera

escalera

Ex: The hotel’s marble staircase looked elegant. 

La escalera de mármol del hotel parecía elegante.

dormitory
dormitory
[Sustantivo]

a room designed for multiple people to sleep in, typically found in schools, camps, or similar institutions

dormitorio

dormitorio

Ex: Each dormitory room in the hostel had enough space for four people. 

Cada dormitorio en el hostal tenía espacio suficiente para cuatro personas.

residential
residential
[Adjetivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residencial

residencial

Ex: Residential leases often include clauses outlining tenant responsibilities for property maintenance. 

Los arrendamientos residenciales a menudo incluyen cláusulas que describen las responsabilidades del inquilino en el mantenimiento de la propiedad.

to occupy
to occupy
[Verbo]

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

vivir en

vivir en

Ex: The indigenous people have occupied this land for generations, maintaining a deep connection to their ancestral home. 

Los pueblos indígenas han ocupado esta tierra durante generaciones, manteniendo una profunda conexión con su hogar ancestral.

housework
housework
[Sustantivo]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

tareas domésticas

tareas domésticas

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework. 

Muchas familias crean una tabla de tareas para asegurarse de que todos compartan la responsabilidad de los quehaceres domésticos.

heating
heating
[Sustantivo]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

calefacción

calefacción

Ex: The heating comes on automatically when the temperature drops below 20 degrees. 

La calefacción se enciende automáticamente cuando la temperatura baja de los 20 grados.

tap
tap
[Sustantivo]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

grifo, llave

grifo, llave

Ex: He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink. 

Instaló un nuevo grifo en el lavabo del baño.

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